Blue Room Collective — Cool Yule
Saturday, November 28
Celebrate the season with Cool Yule — the Blue Room Collective’s stylish holiday concert blending jazz, blues, soul, and seasonal favourites into one unforgettable evening.
Featuring the core band alongside special guest artists, Cool Yule reimagines holiday music with swinging rhythms, smoky ballads, groove-filled classics, and a few unexpected twists along the way. From laid-back winter standards to high-energy festive favourites, the evening captures the warmth, nostalgia, and joy of the season without losing the Collective’s signature sound.
Whether you’re looking for a festive night out, a date-night concert, or simply an excuse to soak in some great live music before the holidays, Cool Yule offers a fresh and sophisticated take on the season.

The Polaris Theatre

Blue Room II: Cool Yule

Child (12-under)

Reserved

Wheelchair/Companion

Tables

Student

The Blue Room Collective

Carlos Foggin

NOSFERATU (1922) SILENT FILM
with improvised soundtrack by Carlos Foggin
with spooky pre-show performances by local organists.
Experience the ultimate Hallowe'en scare with a screening of the 1922 silent horror classic Nosferatu, featuring live, bone-chilling improvised pipe organ accompaniment by Carlos Foggin at Knox United Church in Calgary.
Event Schedule

7:30pm: Doors open
8:00pm: Pre-Show Organ Performances
8:30pm: Film Screening

Event Highlights

Pre-show: Spooky favourites performed by local organists
The Film: Watch the original vampire masterpiece, Nosferatu
The Music: Hear the massive pipe organ shake the historic church.
The Artist: Enjoy live, improvised styling by Carlos Foggin.
The Vibe: A dark and spooky night in a historic setting.

What to expect at the venue:

Costumes encouraged! Wear your costumes and be eligible for prizes!
Concessions: Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks available for purchase

Ticketing/Seating

Pews Removed/Tables In: Knox is re-doing their floors, so the pews will be removed. Tables and Chairs will be set up to offer a premium main floor experience. ($45)
Balcony Seating: Available at a reduced price ($40). Stairs required.
Accessible Seating: Available on the main floor. Please purchase an accessible ticket to ensure we provide a space and chair ($40).

limited to mobility-reduced patrons who are unable to manage the stairs or use a wheelchair.
Access Code required


Student Discount: $20. Student ID required. Balcony only.
Group Discounts: Ticket purchases of 8+ tickets (same category) automatically discount by 15%

About the Artist
Carlos Foggin is a Calgary-based organist, pianist, conductor, and composer. He holds a Master of Music from the University of Calgary and is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian College of Organists.
He is Founder and Music Director of the Marquis Chamber Orchestra and Music Director Laureate of the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra, which he led from its founding in 2016 to 2025, shaping its artistic vision through orchestral, choral, chamber, and collaborative programming.
As a composer, his works include The Litany of St. Joseph, written in 2025 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of St. Joseph's patronage of Canada and presented to Pope Leo XIV.
He is a PhD student in the University of Calgary's Transdisciplinary Research program, where his work bridges music, religion, and ritual studies. His research explores the transmission of ritual knowledge in contemporary Catholic worship through Gregorian chant and organ improvisation. In 2026 he was honoured with a UofC Faculty of Arts Award for his contributions to Community and Culture.
Mr. Foggin is a recipient of the Alberta Emerging Artist Award, and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

Knox United Church

Organ + Silent Film: Nosferatu

Child & Youth

Member Pricing

Postsecondary Students

General Admission

Organ Canada – Calgary (RCCO)

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