Blue Jay Sessions is excited to be celebrating its 5th anniversary with a very special two-night event series at the Mamdani Opera Centre!

Presented by Craig Senyk Initiatives, the Blue Jay Sessions: 5th Anniversary Spectacular is an exciting theatrical-inspired event that will merge together elements of Broadway production and live music with the help of a captivating cross-section of alumni performers from across Canada

Series founder and media personality Dan Clapson will co-host each night’s show with celebrated artists country singer Mariya Stokes (Sept. 5) and alt-R&B singer ZENON (Sept. 6). Each evening will feature 12+ Blue Jay Sessions alumni taking the stage to perform a mix of original songs and covers backed by a band and a string section in the charming Mamdani Opera Centre.

Thursday, September 5
Mariya Stokes (co-host)
Brandi Sidoryk of Nice Horse
Jade Turner
Jordyn Pollard
Taylor-Rae
Amy Hef
Megan Dawson
Flaysher
Antonio Larosa
Kelsi McInnes of McKindred
KTheChosen
Ashley Ghostkeeper
Liz Christensen
Tyler Lewis
Devin Cooper

Have you ever watched "Whose Line is It Anyway" or "Wildn n' Out" and wondered how people come up with their responses so quickly? You won't believe it but a lot of it is just practice! And not practicing being the slickest MC or funniest comedian but just practicing how to embrace those intrusive thoughts and make the most of whatever comes first to your mind. This workshop is for beginner to intermediate artists looking to silence the inner voice that stops awesome ideas from becoming reality and improve their ability to improvise through simple activities and exercises.

Workshops are recommended for people ages 12 and over. Children under 12 years old are welcome with parent/guardian supervision. Please get a ticket for each person (incl. all children).

The workshop is pay what you can! Suggested $20 - $30 to support facilitator fees and supplies.

If you have any questions, please email us: info@alcoveartscentre.ca

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Zimbabwean-raised and currently based in Calgary, KTheChosen is your Friendly Neighbourhood Rapper and creates music that is both entertaining and enlightening. K (as he is affectionately known) believes in the power of storytelling and uses his voice to share the experiences of those around him. Having MC'd a few events including Raw Voices, Chinook Blast Festival and his own quarterly showcase called Ship Hop, K believes that freestyling is a great skill to have not only as a musician but to get you out of tight situations in life. He looks forward to imparting his wisdom and helping you think on your feet!

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Alcove Centre for the Arts (alcoveartscentre.ca) is a non-profit organization based in Calgary, AB which aims to make art more accessible and promote a vibrant local arts industry. We curate and cultivate community art spaces for Calgarians to engage in art and creativity while building a platform for emerging local artists.

Alcove is a Recreational Art Space open to the public providing free art supplies and instruments to stimulate creativity. The space also acts as a gathering place for workshops, community events, and social meetups. Come visit and get creative!

Ship Hop is a quarterly hip-hop showcase that not only highlights upcoming Calgary acts but also provides a platform for those who want to sharpen their pen through open mic or test their freestyle skills during our rap games and cypher.

Admission is free and there are prizes to be won during the rap challenges so come cheer on your favourite acts and witness a musical experience you won’t forget

Open mic slots are limited so please signup before the event using the following link: https://forms.gle/rZTcvScWxwDKvETA6

Main acts: POENT, V!LLAH, Troo Knot

What do rockin' bands and sultry burlesque babes have in common? G-String!

Bea Lissima and Ivy La Fleur have been bringing rad local musical acts together with badass babes to rock your world with tunes and teases for over a year, and they're excited about the success of their new format at Jam's Diner in Inglewood!

Join us at Jam's Diner the 3rd Friday of each month with a whole new combination of bands & burly babes.

Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy, film and art with over 30,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city.

KTheChosen hosts a quarterly showcase at the legendary Ship and Anchor called, Ship Hop. This special event sees Sled and Ship Hop partner to create a new show called Sled Hop that K will host and headline. The show will include sets from local and international artists namely, Mouraine, Malaika Hailey and Tanajah.

Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy, film and art with over 30,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city.

KTheChosen hosts a quarterly showcase at the legendary Ship and Anchor called, Ship Hop. This special event sees Sled and Ship Hop partner to create a new show called Sled Hop that K will host and headline. The show will include sets from local and international artists namely, Mouraine, Malaika Hailey and Tanajah.

Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy, film and art with over 30,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city.

Join KTheChosen and The Knomads as they perform a brand new set showcasing songs from K’s new persona, Heartbreak K. This live show will be the opening set for headliner Kari Faux from Little Rock, Arkansas. She veers from silky R&B to deep-cut rap references with all the effort it takes to blink. Come through for what promises to be an unforgettable show!

Ship Hop is a quarterly hip-hop showcase that not only highlights upcoming Calgary acts but also provides a platform for those who want to sharpen their pen through open mic or test their freestyle skills during our rap games and cypher.

Admission is free and there are prizes to be won during the rap challenges so come cheer on your favourite acts and witness a musical experience you won’t forget

Open mic slots are limited so please signup before the event using the following link: https://forms.gle/rZTcvScWxwDKvETA6

Main acts: Lane Curtis, LOTUS CHROME, The Blue

Blue Jay Sessions feature a huge array of independent Canadian artists from a mix of different genres, so come and soak up some amazing original songs and hear the stories behind 'em all too. Come discover a new-to-you musician to add to your listening catalogue...and we guarantee you'll find one or two! :)

Friday, April 19 hosted Megan Dawson

1st session (doors 6PM, music 7PM)

Katelyn Lehner, Justin Sutton, Kaiya Gamble

2nd session (doors 8:15PM, music 9PM)

KTheChosen, Lily Monaghan, Maddie Lee Mars

Come get elevated with us at the Fly High Tour [Calgary] - Live at Aura Stage & Bar, featuring some of the hottest Hip-Hop talent coming out of Calgary and Vancouver. Headlining act: Lane Curtis

Vancouver acts: Lane Curtis | Bobbie Blxze | J Finch | HighBryd

Local (YYC) Openers: KTheChosen | The Blue | Talebson| Polo Sho | Matt AP

Ruth’s House goal is to raise $100,000 for the 1st African Men's Emergency Shelter providing shelter and support to men fleeing domestic abuse or perpetrators of abuse to access a safe place for healing, rehabilitation, and restoration.

Have you ever watched "Whose Line is It Anyway" or "Wildn n' Out" and wondered how people come up with their responses so quickly? You won't believe it but a lot of it is just practice! And not practicing being the slickest MC or funniest comedian but just practicing how to embrace those intrusive thoughts and make the most of whatever comes first to your mind. This workshop is for beginner to intermediate artists looking to silence the inner voice that stops awesome ideas from becoming reality and improve their ability to improvise through simple activities and exercises.

Workshops are recommended for people ages 12 and over. Children under 12 years old are welcome with parent/guardian supervision. Please get a ticket for each person (incl. all children).

The workshop is pay what you can! Suggested $10 - $15 to support facilitator fees and supplies.

If you have any questions, please email us: info@alcoveartscentre.ca

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Zimbabwean-raised and currently based in Calgary, KTheChosen is your Friendly Neighbourhood Rapper and creates music that is both entertaining and enlightening. K (as he is affectionately known) believes in the power of storytelling and uses his voice to share the experiences of those around him. Having MC'd a few events including Raw Voices, Chinook Blast Festival and his own quarterly showcase called Ship Hop, K believes that freestyling is a great skill to have not only as a musician but to get you out of tight situations in life. He looks forward to imparting his wisdom and helping you think on your feet!

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Alcove Centre for the Arts (alcoveartscentre.ca) is a non-profit organization based in Calgary, AB which aims to make art more accessible and promote a vibrant local arts industry. We curate and cultivate community art spaces for Calgarians to engage in art and creativity while building a platform for emerging local artists.

Alcove is a Recreational Art Space open to the public providing free art supplies and instruments to stimulate creativity. The space also acts as a gathering place for workshops, community events, and social meetups. Come visit and get creative!

Calgary!!! Get hyped for Make Room. Vol 2 - a celebration of urban culture in our city! Come on February 23rd at The Rec Room as we spotlight emerging talents in hip-hop, R&B, and Latin music.

Hosted by KTheChosen x Angie Vargas

- 3 Hip-Hop Acts: Kuya Jerzey, Femi, Lotus Chrome

- R&B Sensation: Latisha

- Latin Sensation: O.R.P

The Central Library will be activated as a space to showcase art, and more importantly, to feel it through performance and discussion. There will be spoken word performances and artists displaying their art for us all to interact with. The event will conclude with a discussion that moves Black Art beyond tokenism and celebrates its role within the community in a thought-provoking conversation that gives Black Art its flowers.

Our performers will include performances from poets Priscilla Bukasa and A lot of Poetry, music from local artist K The Chosen, and art programming provided by Alcove Center for the Arts.

Zimbabwean-raised and Calgary-based, KTheChosen is your friendly neighbourhood rapper! K (as he is affectionately known) believes in the power of storytelling and uses his voice to share the experiences of those around him. You’ve likely seen him around town, adding his voice at One Big Jam, with local Asian funksters Ginger Beef and more. He can kick it like that, solo, with DJs or with his three-piece band The Knomads. Their set includes freestyle jams and unique instrumentation from a live drum machine, guitar and a theremin!

https://www.calgaryfolkfest.com/blockheater/artist/kthechosen-and-the-knomads

Zimbabwean-raised and Calgary-based, KTheChosen is your friendly neighbourhood rapper! K (as he is affectionately known) believes in the power of storytelling and uses his voice to share the experiences of those around him. You’ve likely seen him around town, adding his voice at One Big Jam, with local Asian funksters Ginger Beef and more. He can kick it like that, solo, with DJs or with his three-piece band The Knomads. Their set includes freestyle jams and unique instrumentation from a live drum machine, guitar and a theremin!

https://www.calgaryfolkfest.com/blockheater/artist/kthechosen-and-the-knomads

Ship Hop is a quarterly hip-hop showcase that not only highlights upcoming Calgary acts but also provides a platform for those who want to sharpen their pen through open mic or test their freestyle skills during our rap games and cypher.
We open up this year's shows with a slightly different twist. With February being the month of love, our headliners will all be RnB artists. Don't miss this special edition of the show celebrating some of Calgary's sultriest voices!

Admission is free and there are prizes to be won during the rap challenges so come cheer on your favourite acts and witness a musical experience you won’t forget

Open mic slots are limited so please signup before the event using the following link: https://forms.gle/rZTcvScWxwDKvETA6

Main acts: Ethan Cybril, Teekay Othello and Lost Decade

On June 22nd, come celebrate the release of "Village Voices:Vol.1" and hear the songs live for the first time!

Village Voices is a collaborative project featuring multiple hip-hop acts from around Calgary. All beats were produced by Tylarrr with features from KTheChosen, Lowkita, Rubix, Troo Knot and Swavey Sensei. The event will be hosted by Tylarrr with DJ Nasty G on the turn tables.

This will be an unforgettable night at the Rosé Lounge on Stephen Ave.
Doors open at 7:30pm and tickets are available on Eventbrite for $15 (https://village-voices-release-show.eventbrite.ca) or $20 at the door.

The Village Voices project is available for streaming here:

https://album.link/ca/i/1684723367

East Town Get Down is an independent music festival celebrating all the best of East Calgary at its heart - Calgary's culinary and cultural capital - International Avenue!

Ship Hop is a quarterly hip-hop showcase that not only highlights upcoming Calgary acts but also provides a platform for those who want to sharpen their pen through open mic or test their freestyle skills during our rap games and cypher.

Admission is free and there are prizes to be won during the rap challenges so come cheer on your favourite acts and witness a hip-hop experience you won’t forget!

Headline acts for our Spring showcase to be announced soon...

PRESENTING: MAKY LAVENDER, DIZZY WALKA and KTHECHOSEN

Join us for an unforgettable night of hip-hop as we present "Merci 2 You" at Festival Hall on April 28th!

Namoki Entertainment brings you some of the hottest Canadian cats in the game: Maky Lavender, Dizzy Walka, and KTheChosen.

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