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There certainly seems to be a haunting feeling in the air. With Halloween around the corner, there are plenty of free events to check out including organ performances, open studios and a Dadaist art party. Here’s what we’re checking out this week:

ProArts@Noon Presents Neil Cockburn

October 26, 2016, 12:10pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE)
Free

Join international prize-winning organist Neil Cockburn for this free lunch hour concert. Celebrated for his diverse repertoire, interests and expertise, he performs an all-encompassing spectrum of solo organ recitals on a wide range of instrument types.
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Movies That Matter Presents The Pearl

October 26, 2016, 7:00pm
Gallery Hall Taylor Family Digital Library, University of Calgary (410 University Ct. NW)
Free for students with ID, and for community members with food bank donation

Join Jessica Gimmick and Christopher Lamarca for a screening and Q&A of their film The Pearl. This documentary explores the raw emotional and physical experience of being a middle aged to senior transgender woman against the backdrop of post-industrial logging towns in the Pacific Northwest.
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AiR Workshop: Quinsin Nachoff

October 27, 2016, 3:00pm
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (850 4th St. SE)
Free

Composer and saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff makes a presentation about his time as Artist in Residence at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (NMC). Nachoff has been working alongside recording engineer and audio guru David Travers-Smith. Hear him play selections from his latest record, Flux, and discuss some of his methods for composing while addressing the use, inspiration, and integration of NMC’s collection into new works.
studiobell.ca

Open Studio: Marzieh Mosavarzadeh

October 27, 2016, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Calgary Allied Arts Foundation (503, 319 10th Ave. SW)
Free

Join Calgary Allied Arts Foundation for Artist in Residence Marzieh Mosavarzadeh’s open studio. Meet the artist and see her artwork. Light food and beverages will be provided.
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Writing Back to the Land

October 28, 2016, 3:00pm
Pages Books on Kensington (1135 Kensington Rd. NW)
Free

Join Pages Books on Kensington for readings and discussion with Alberta authors Jenna Butler and Dymphny Dronyk. Jenna Butler’s book, A Profession of Hope: Farming on the Edge of the Grizzly Trail, documents her journey to create a working farm from a patch of bush land in Northern Alberta.
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G.H.O.S.T. (Great Hallowe’en Organ SpookTacular)

October 28, 2016, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Knox United Church (506 4th St. SW)
Free

Who’s up for some spooky fun? Wear your costumes and come out to this free family-friendly concert presented by Calgary Society of Organists and Royal Canadian College of Organists. Prepare yourself for some creepy bumps, bangs, and a few uninvited guests. You can even join the decomposing musicians for this musical variety show featuring the pipe organ.
rccocalgary.org

35th Anniversary Exhibition & Sale

October 29 & 30, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Earl Grey Golf Course (6540 20th St. SW)
Free

The Calgary Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists is celebrating its 35th anniversary with this exhibition and sale. Enter your name to win an original painting. Artists will be in attendance and parking is free.
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Foothills Art Club’s Fall Art Show & Sale

October 29, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
St. Andrews United Church (128 1st St. East, Cochrane)
Free admission, refreshments, parking

Go for a little drive and check out some artwork at the Foothills Art Club’s upcoming sale where all club members are eligible to take part. There’s even a chance to win a framed piece as a door prize.
foothillsartclub.com

Calgary Artists’ Society Annual Fall Show and Sale

October 29, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Parkdale United Church
Free

Find beautiful, high quality, original artwork by local Calgary area members of the Calgary Artists Society. This show features over 300 paintings in a variety of sizes, mediums and subject matter.
calgaryartistssociety.com

Potter & Clay Solo Concerts

October 29 & 30, 2016
Centre Street Church (3900 2nd St. NE)
Free

Join Jaylene Johnson as she performs as special guest for all four weekend services at Centre Street Church in Calgary. CDs and Jaylene will be available in the foyer between services.
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Happenings 6 The Dadaist Halloween Party

October 31, 2016, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Arts Commons (205 8th Ave. SE)
Free, 18+

Celebrate Halloween with this Dadaist themed party and artist reception at Arts Commons. Come dressed up in your most creative Avant-Garde attire and show off your inventive side. The evening will be full of interactive art activities surrounding the themes of Dadaism, surrealism, absurdity, and day of the dead culture.
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Coming Here, Being Here: A Canadian Migration Anthology

November 1, 2016, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Shelf Life Books (1302 4th St. SW)
Free

Join Shelf Life Books for a book reading of Coming Here, Being Here: A Canadian Migration Anthology with Vivian Hansen, Barbara Janusz, Monica Kidd, and Eileen Loka. This migration anthology includes memoirs, essays, newspaper reportage, and even a poem, all highlighting the emotions behind when humans seek a new homeland.
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