Calgary on Purpose

Calgary on Purpose

June 19
7:00 PM | Dome Theatre

Please join us for the next of our 2024 Calgary on Purpose/Contemporary Calgary Evenings of Conversation and Connection.

The evening starts at 7 PM sharp with a few extraordinary creative Calgarians showing examples of their work, then being interviewed by the inimitable Dave Kelly and concluding with Dave engaging all of us in conversation. The program will finish by 8:30 PM with the bar staying open for those who wish to chat further.

Come and enjoy three extraordinary creative Calgarians showing examples of their work, then being interviewed by the inimitable Dave Kelly.

Meet 'Granny" a character created by Tsuut’ina Nation puppeteer and Fraggle Rock cast member DerRic Starlight, hear the witty and sometimes raunchy songs of fast-rising country songwriter Mariya Stokes, marvel at the elegant artistry of Russian-born, Calgary trained quantum computing expert and Mexican flamenco dancer Anastassiia Alexander then be moved by a new story reflecting on this place from Dave Kelly. The evening concludes with Dave engaging all of us in conversation.

Because of the generous partnership of Contemporary Calgary, the support of many volunteers and Calgary Arts Development, the evening is free to the public. We only request you to register so we can guarantee your seat - and please invite friends and colleagues.

Our aim is to encourage Calgary to be a model of how the people of the world can live well together. In that spirit, we delight in the skills, stories, aspirations and goodwill of our remarkable neighbours on this land. We think one way forward is to stimulate conversation and curiosity about our neighbours on this land and our shared concerns, hopes and dreams. Join us in fostering appreciation, curiosity and shared purpose across our beloved city!