Parkdale United Church
parkdale performance
what is parkdale performance?
Our mission is to expand the use of our sanctuary for the benefit of the congregation and the wider community.
The goal of Parkdale Performance is to open the doors of our sanctuary for performance through word, song and music -- building a dynamic community one event at a time.
Our re-purposed modern performance space provides a large open stage, seating for up to 300 people, contemporary sound system and lighting, grand piano and Johannes organ. We aim to encourage its use through partnerships with groups and organizations, third party rentals, organized concerts, and as a practice space for musicians, choirs and theatre.
We feature Wednesday Night Jazz Night plus a great line-up of other concerts with well-known musicians -- solo artists, ensembles and groups.
Wednesday night jazz concerts
We are pleased to introduce our Parkdale Performance Wed Night Jazz events.
7:00 to 8:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Open seating.
Free Will Offering, suggested $20 cash per person.
november 26 -- Nick Bettcher Organ Quartet
Nick Bettcher is a jazz guitarist and outdoor enthusiast in Calgary. In this concert, he'll be playing with Jon May on drums, Shane Statz on saxophone and another musician on the organ. Jon has played everything from jazz, folk, avant-garde, rock, classical, bee-bop, country, and beyond. Shane's sax music is known for its sophistication, ear-catching inventiveness, and bold lyricism.
Raised in New Hampshire, Jon May grew up an avid music lover whose passion for drums eventually landed him in the great white north. He has played everything from jazz, folk, avant-garde, rock, classical, bee-bop, country, and beyond with groups such as JUNO award-winning Laila Biali, Blake Reid, The Mocking Shadows, John Wort Hannam, The Polyjesters, Terra Hazleton, Ian Thomas, and recently, the Canadian Ska orchestra.
featured events
sunday, november 16, 2:00 pm
Midnight Blue Jazz Society Refugee Fundraiser Concert
Midnight Blue Jazz Society is Calgary’s most entertaining 17-piece big band. With a repertoire ranging from classic 1940’s big band arrangements to modern pop hits, their music draws from diverse styles including swing, jazz, blues, Latin, funk and classic rock. This benefit concert is a fundraiser to support an Eritrean refugee family. It promises to be fun and lively. Adults, $25; students, $10. Tickets available at Parkdale United Church, via Ticket Spice, or at the door.
