Bragg Creek Festival Runs this Weekend

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Bragg Creek Festival
May 29-31, 2009
Bragg Creek, AB

Festival Features a Blend of Classical, Latin, Folk & Jazz

Set in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, the 2nd annual Bragg Creek Festival runs May 29-31 at the Bragg Creek Centre. The Bragg Creek Festival is presented by the Bragg Creek Performing Arts group, who have presented ongoing programming throughout the season for the past 28 years.

The festival mainstage features musical encounters that highlight and blend Classical, Latin, Folk and Jazz genres. In addition, local musicians will perform in the various restaurants in Bragg Creek during the lunch and supper hours.

Also participating are many local artists and artisans who will display their work.

BRAGG CREEK FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Friday, May 29, 2009

11:00 a.m. Banded Peak School Mini-Concert
7:00 p.m. Doors open
8:00 p.m. Bragg Creek Centre Meet, Greet and Collaborate. Tickets $15 at the door
8:00 p.m. Alex Cuba
8:20p.m. Marc Atkinson Trio
9:00 p.m. Bergmann Duo
9:20p.m. Artist Collaboration: Bergmanns, Alex Cuba, Marc Atkinson

Saturday, May 30, 2009

11:00 a.m. Workshop: Alex Cuba (latin guitar), Joey Smith (acoustic bass), Marcel Bergmann (piano). admission $5, ages 14+
1:00 p.m. Doors open
2:00 p.m. Jake Peters
2:55 p.m. Karla Anderson
3:50 p.m. Marc Atkinson Trio
7:00 p.m. Karla Anderson
7:55 p.m. Bergmann Piano Duo
8:50 p.m. Alex Cuba
9:45 p.m. Artist Collaboration: Marc Atkinson, Bergmanns, Alex Cuba

Sunday, May 31, 2009

11:00 a.m. Workshop: Marc Atkinson (jazz guitar), Beth Root Sandvoss (cello), Marcel Bergmann (piano). admission $5, ages 14+
1:00 p.m. Doors open
2:00 p.m. James Slater
2:55 p.m. Paul Rumbolt
3:50 p.m. Land’s End Ensemble
5:35 p.m. Paul Rumbolt
6:16 p.m. Alex Cuba
7:10 p.m. Marc Atkinson Trio
8:00 p.m. Artist Collaboration: Marc Atkinson, Land’s End, Alex Cuba

for more info visit www.braggcreekfestival.com