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SUMMARY:March 9: NWS's 11th Annual Charity Gala & Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:We believe that what makes New West Music & Arts Society unique is our commitment to “Music with a Purpose”.  As a faith-based organization\, New West Society is committed to using our music as a platform to share love\, create community\, and give compassionately.  \n\n\n \n\n\nBe a part of New West’s “Music with a Purpose” by attending our 11th Annual Charity Gala and Silent Auction.  We’ve searched “under the sea” and “over the roof-top” to find live and silent auction items you’ll want to take home.  Plus\, every ticketed guest will be entered to win an amazing door prize valued at $250! There will also be unique raffles\, refreshments and the sweet offerings of a dessert bar to enjoy.  Of course\, New West Symphony & Chorus\, New West Student Ensemble and teachers at our Music Academy will be performing some enchanting music that is sure to bring a smile to your face and will have you searching for your glass slippers and top hat.\n\n\n\nTickets start at $45 – the sooner you get your tickets\, the more scrumdiddlyumptious the pricing is!\n\nCheck it out:\n“Pixie-Dust” Early-Bird Pricing $45/ticket (Feb. 3 – Feb. 23)\n“It’s Almost Midnight” Pricing $50/ticket (Feb. 24 – Mar. 9)\n\n \n\n\nRed & White Club (located at McMahon Stadium)\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30pm\n\n\nEvent starts at 7:00pm\n\n\n \n\n\nSemi-formal attire is encouraged.  Add to the magic of the evening by wearing something Disney-inspired!\n\n \n\nGet in on the action BEFORE the Gala! We’re in the process of building our auction site… you’ll definitely want to visit our online auction site when it goes live on Monday\, February 26.  At that time\, you can register as a bidder and start dreaming about all the amazing items you can bid on to support New West’s “Music with a Purpose”!  Who knows\, there may even be a glass slipper or a dinglehopper on the list!  Bidding goes LIVE on Friday\, March 1st. \n\nThe online auction items will be displayed at our Gala event. Our online auction closes at the Gala event and winning bidders in attendance can take their items home that evening! \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to donate something to help our auctions be even more magical\, reach out to development@newwestsociety.com by February 13th.\n\n\n\n \n\n\nNew West Music and Arts Society is a registered charity; our Charitable Registration number is: 80127 5603 RR0001.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nws-charity-gala/
LOCATION:Red and White Club\, 1833 Crowchild Trail NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2M 4S7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mar. 24: NWSC - Palm Sunday at River Park Church
DESCRIPTION:Music moves us\, guides us and comforts us… so we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the significance of the Easter Season than by joining New West Symphony & Chorus at River Park Church on Sunday\, March 24.  This free concert starts at 7:00pm and all are welcome to come and join with us as we ponder our Lord Jesus’ life\, death and triumphant resurrection! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nwsc-palm-sunday/
LOCATION:River Park Church\, 3818 14A Street\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240127T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240127T210000
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SUMMARY:Jan. 27: New West Symphony & Chorus @ Bonavista EMC
DESCRIPTION:New West Symphony & Chorus has been welcomed by the Bonavista community many times over the years\, and we’re thrilled to help celebrate the re-opening of Bonavista Church with an evening of joy- and hope-filled music.  This free concert is open to everyone\, and will include a wide variety of music that will encourage your heart.  Start 2024 off with New West’s “Music with a Purpose”… see you there! \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nwse-woodgreen-presbyterian/
LOCATION:Bonavista Evangelical Missionary Church\, 1509 Lake Ontario Drive SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2J 4Y9
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240121T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
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SUMMARY:Jan. 21: Student Ensemble @ Woodgreen Presbyterian Church
DESCRIPTION:Join New West Student Ensemble at New West’s first concert of 2024!  This dynamic group of young people will not only perform a variety of music that will encourage you\, they’ll also lead the audience in an evening of celebration and worship!  It’s a free concert open to everyone\, so please plan to join us on Sunday\, January 21st! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nwse-woodgreen-presbyterian-2/
LOCATION:Woodgreen Presbyterian Church\, 12777 Candle Crescent SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2W 3B3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231216T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231216T220000
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SUMMARY:Christmas with New West
DESCRIPTION:Become a Friend of New West to get an exclusive opportunity to purchase the best seats available at the Jack Singer Concert Hall for this year’s Christmas with New West\, featuring New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble.  This limited-time opportunity runs Saturday\, October 28 until Tuesday\, Oct. 31.    \nTickets to Christmas with New West go on sale to the public on Wednesday\, November 1. \nThis lively concert features choir and orchestra music from a wide variety of musical genres\, including classical\, gospel\, contemporary and new twists on traditional Christmas carols. It will definitely be a highlight of your Christmas season! \nCalgary’s New West Symphony & Chorus is directed by Henric Ideström and Natalie Prando. Founded in February 2010\, this community-based choir and orchestra features almost 100 members who are passionate about music.  Audience members have marveled time and again about the fact that this group shatters the typical “choir and orchestra” stereotype; you’ll quickly notice that New West Symphony & Chorus exudes joy and passion at every turn. \nOur New West Student Ensemble is a dynamic youth choir and orchestra featuring musically talented students in Grades 7 through 12.  Directed by David Klob and Elisa Reigel\, these young people bring their energy and vitality to every single performance.   The Student Ensemble is an audience favourite and are sure to be a highlight of New West’s seasonal celebration. \nTickets start at $40\, with a discounted rate for youth 17 years and under.  Christmas with New West has sold out in past years\, so don’t wait to purchase your tickets for this year’s uplifting musical celebration. \nNote: the live ticket link is currently being built by the great Arts Commons ticketing team… if the ticket link doesn’t work\, try back again soon!
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/christmas-with-new-west-3/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231203T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231203T210000
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SUMMARY:Dec. 3 @7pm: NWSC at Cochrane Alliance Church
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the start of the Christmas season with New West Symphony & Chorus at Cochrane Alliance Church on Sunday\, December 3.  This evening will feature a preview of joy-filled Christmas music that we’ll be performing at our upcoming concert at the Jack Singer Concert Hall: Christmas with New West!  (…hint: we won’t do all of our music\, so grab your tickets to that event\, as they are selling fast!).  Come early\, as this venue fills up fast! \n \nWe are inviting all our guests to become a “New West Gives Back” partner.  At this concert\, NWSE will be collecting gift bag items for “New West Gifts Back: Sharing Christmas Joy” concert at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. This 2nd annual New West event is held exclusively\, free of charge\, for Calgary’s most vulnerable community members connected with a variety of social service agencies. In addition to a free performance by New West Student Ensemble and New West Symphony & Chorus\, each guest will go home with a small gift bag… If you’d like to help fill these gift bags\, please bring a small\, unwrapped children’s toy (no bigger than 8″ x 8″) or box of individually wrapped Christmas chocolates.  Thank you!
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/cochrane-alliance-church-concert-2/
LOCATION:Cochrane Alliance Church\, 902 Glenbow Drive\, Cochrane\, Alberta\, T4C 1J2
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231126T210000
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SUMMARY:Nov. 26 @ 7pm: NWSC & NWSE at Bow Valley Church
DESCRIPTION:Join New West’s Symphony & Chorus and Student Ensemble at Bow Valley Church on Sunday\, November 26.  This evening will feature a perfect mix of our season’s repertoire\, including music we have performed at our church concerts this fall\, and a “sneak peek” of some of our Christmas music. \n \nWe are inviting all our guests to become a “New West Gives Back” partner.  At this concert\, NWSE will be collecting gift bag items for “New West Gifts Back: Sharing Christmas Joy” concert at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. This 2nd annual New West event is held exclusively\, free of charge\, for Calgary’s most vulnerable community members connected with a variety of social service agencies. In addition to a free performance by New West Student Ensemble and New West Symphony & Chorus\, each guest will go home with a small gift bag… If you’d like to help fill these gift bags\, please bring a small\, unwrapped children’s toy (no bigger than 8″ x 8″) or a $10 gift card for Tim Hortons or Starbucks.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/bow-valley-church-concert/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Christian Church\, 5300 53 Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3A 2G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231029T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231029T210000
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SUMMARY:Oct. 29: NWSC in Didsbury
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to spend an evening with New West Symphony & Chorus on Sunday\, October 29th at the Zion Evangelical Missionary Church in Didsbury.  This is our first public concert of the 2023-2024 season\, so come celebrate a new season with us… it is sure to be an evening that will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired! \n \nBecome a “New West Gives Back” partner this Christmas!  At this concert\, NWSC will be collecting gift bag items for our “New West Gifts Back: Sharing Christmas Joy” concert at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. This 2nd annual New West event is held exclusively\, free of charge\, for Calgary’s most vulnerable community members connected to local social service agencies. In addition to a free performance by New West Student Ensemble and New West Symphony & Chorus\, each guest will go home with a small gift bag… If you’d like to help fill these gift bags\, please bring a small\, unwrapped children’s toy (no bigger than 8″ x 8″)\, a children’s book\, or a $10 gift card for Tim Hortons or Starbucks.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/didsbury/
LOCATION:Zion Evangelical Missionary Church\, 802 Hwy 582\, Didsbury\, Alberta\, T0M 0W0
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231022T203000
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SUMMARY:Oct. 22: NWSE at Calgary's Exchange Church
DESCRIPTION:You definitely don’t want to miss our New West Student Ensemble’s very first “solo” evening concert!  Since their debut in the fall of 2021\, our youth choir and orchestra have been wowing audiences with their amazing talent and energy.  Led by David Klob and Elisa Riegel\, this group of approximately 45 students in grades 7-12 will be performing music from a wide variety of genres that will be encouraging and inspiring.  Mark it in your calendar and plan to attend this free evening concert. \n \nWe are inviting all our guests to become a “New West Gives Back” partner.  At this concert\, NWSE will be collecting gift bag items for “New West Gifts Back: Sharing Christmas Joy” concert at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. This 2nd annual New West event is held exclusively\, free of charge\, for Calgary’s most vulnerable community members connected with a variety of social service agencies. In addition to a free performance by New West Student Ensemble and New West Symphony & Chorus\, each guest will go home with a small gift bag… If you’d like to help fill these gift bags\, please bring a small\, unwrapped children’s toy (no bigger than 8″ x 8″) or a $10 gift card for Tim Hortons or Starbucks.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/oct-22-nwse-at-calgarys-exchange-church/
LOCATION:Exchange Church\, 131\, 10550 42 Street SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2C 5C7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230527T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230527T210000
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SUMMARY:Unforgettable: Celebrating Modern Music's Greatest Influencers
DESCRIPTION:You won’t want to miss Unforgettable: Celebrating Modern Music’s Greatest Influencers:.  This tribute concert featuring New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble will include music from a fantastic variety of  “musical greats” including Whitney Houston\, Elvis\, John Williams\, Led Zeppelin\,  the Beatles\, Taylor Swift and Aretha Franklin.  Who else do YOU think should be featured?  Come and find out who made our final cut! Tickets for the best seats in the house are only $40.50\, and youth 17 and under receive an additional discount!  SEE YOU IN MAY!
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/unforgettable-a-tribute-concert/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday with NWSC
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the joy and hope of the Easter Season with us on Palm Sunday.  This free concert at River Park Church will feature a variety of music that people of all ages will surely enjoy!
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/4098/
LOCATION:River Park Church\, 3818 14A Street\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230311T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230311T213000
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SUMMARY:New West Society's 10th Annual Charity Gala
DESCRIPTION:Mark Saturday\, March 11 in your calendar and plan to join us at our 10th Annual “Black & White” Charity Gala and Silent Auction.   This fundraising event is sure to be a great evening out: light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served while guests enjoy live and silent auctions\, raffles\, and live music performances by New West Student Ensemble\, New West Symphony & Chorus and the teachers of our New West Music Academy. \nGuests are encouraged to wear black and white cocktail attire.\nDoors open at 7:00pm. \nGet your TICKETS for the Gala and REGISTER to bid for our online auction! \nWhat you need to know:\nEarly-bird tickets to our 10th Annual Charity Gala are only $40 each and will go on sale Monday\, February 6\nRegistration for our online auction starts on Monday\, February 27\nThe online auction bidding starts on Monday\, March 6 and ends at the Gala event. \nCan’t make it to the Gala\, but still want to support New West?  Our online auction is open to everyone\, including our out-of-town Friends\, so don’t miss out! \nFunds raised will support our programs’ ongoing costs\, such as purchasing new music\, much-needed equipment upgrades\, and our rehearsal space costs. \nThanks for your interest in supporting New West Society.  We’re confident you’ll have a wonderful evening\, and that you’ll go home with a parcel in hand and smile on your face.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/charity-gala/
LOCATION:Red and White Club\, 1833 Crowchild Trail NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2M 4S7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:MIDWINTER CONCERT: An Evening of Classics
DESCRIPTION:New West Student Ensemble and New West Symphony & Chorus are joining the Centre Street Church choir and orchestra for a collaboration concert that is sure to be a rich and encouraging evening for every lover of choral and orchestral music. \nIn addition to each group performing on their own\, this Midwinter Concert will also have the groups joining their instruments and voices together as one mass choir and orchestra. \nThe performance is FREE\, but seats must be reserved in advance.  Don’t miss out – get your tickets today and join us on Friday\, February 10!
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/midwinter-concert/
LOCATION:Centre Street Church\, 3900 2 St NE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230128T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230128T210000
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SUMMARY:Heart for Home Fundraiser (featuring NWSC!)
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URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/heart-for-home-fundraiser-featuring-nwsc/
LOCATION:Oak Park Church\, 11263 Oakfield Dr. SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2W 4M2
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SUMMARY:New West Gifts Back: Sharing Christmas Joy
DESCRIPTION:Christmas with New West\, our annual Christmas concert\, has become a special holiday tradition for many people…  The familiar carols\, the lyrics that remind us of hope or conjure up fond childhood memories\, the beauty of the Jack Singer… all these combined create a unique joy… the JOY of Christmas. \nNew West Gifts Back: Sharing Christmas Joy is our way of sharing this JOY with people in need… within the context of our mission of showing love to people through our music\, by creating community\, and through giving to others with a heart of compassion. \nThis concert\, featuring performances by New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble\, is being offered to our invited guests at no charge.  But we’re hoping that New West Gifts Back will be more than just a concert.  In thinking about how we can truly share Christmas Joy with others\, we are trying to plan an event that allows our guest to create good memories\, feel loved\, and experience hope.  We are filling gift-bags with gift cards\, games\, toys and treats so our guests can go home with a little something special from the New West Community\, lovingly gifted by members and supporters. \nIt is our goal for at least 800 guests have the opportunity to attend New West Gifts Back.  We’ve reached out to local organizations who work with individuals and families who are experiencing financial barriers – asking them to extend invitations to their clients.  We’re thrilled that\, so far\, about 10 agencies have collectively asked for almost 600 guest tickets. \nOur growing list of partnering agencies include the Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre\, Kids Up Front\, The Immigrant Education Society\, Emma House\, Inn From the Cold\, the Children’s Cottage\, and the Sonshine Centre. \nWe’re inviting individuals and businesses and small groups to help us Share Christmas JOY with our New West Gifts Back guests.  Sponsoring one guest to attend New West Gifts Back costs $25 – this includes their admission ticket and a small gift.  Would you consider giving $25 so that one person can share in our Christmas joy?  Could you give more?  Are you able to give $100 and help a family create Christmas memories at New West Gifts Back: Sharing Christmas Joy? \nGiving.  Community.  Showing love… sharing joy… this is what Christmas\, and New West Gifts Back\, is all about.  \nHere’s how you can join New West in sharing joy this Christmas: please send your gift via e-transfer to funds@newwestsociety.com (please add your name\, address and “Share Joy” in your message)\, or by donate through our secure CanadaHelps page. \n  \n\nNew West Music and Arts Society is a registered charity; charitable registration No: 801275603RR0001.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/new-west-gifts-back-sharing-christmas-joy/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221217T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221217T213000
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SUMMARY:Christmas with New West
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the Christmas season with New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble at our annual presentation of Christmas with New West.  This concert will feature Christmas music from a wide variety of musical genres including classical\, gospel\, contemporary and traditional Christmas carols that will surely be a source of hope and joy for guests of all ages. \nCalgary’s New West Symphony & Chorus\, a community-based choir and orchestra directed by Henric Ideström\, has been encouraging and entertaining their audiences since 2010.  New West’s Student Ensemble\, under the direction of David Klob\, is a dynamic youth choir and orchestra for students in Grades 7 through 12 that launched in September 2021. \nAdult tickets range in price from $35 to $40\, and this year New West is offering discounted tickets for youth 17 years and under.  Christmas with New West has sold out in past years\, so don’t wait to purchase your tickets for this year’s seasonal celebration of hope\, love and joy! \nTickets are available through the Arts Commons website starting November 12 (with a “Friend of New West” early-access code) and on November 14 for the general public. \nDon’t miss this popular Christmas celebration that has become a holiday tradition for many.  Invite your family and friends to join you in celebrating the wonders of the season with New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble at Christmas with New West! \n  \nDo you know that New West is hosting a unique concert event at the Jack Singer Concert Hall the day after Christmas with New West\, specifically for individuals and families in our community who are currently experiencing financial stress?  Through partnerships with many social-service organizations in our community\, people are being provided tickets to New West Gifts Back: Sharing Christmas Joy.  \nLearn more about New West Gifts Back: Sharing Christmas Joy. \nTo sponsor an individual guest ($25.00) or a family ($100)\, or a larger group\, we invite you to make a donation via e-transfer to funds@newwestsociety.com (please include your name\, address and “Share Joy” in your message)\, or give through our secure CanadaHelps donation page. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/christmas-with-new-west-2/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221204T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221204T210000
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SUMMARY:New West Symphony & Chorus at Cochrane Alliance Church
DESCRIPTION:We are so happy to be able to be back at Cochrane Alliance Church again this year!  Please come and celebrate the season with New West Symphony & Chorus\, as we perform a variety of wonderful music from our Christmas and regular repertoires. \nYou’ll want to come early to this free concert\, as seats are limited. \nNew West invites our concert guests to join us in “giving back” to our community by bringing single-serving sized packages of hot beverages\, such as hot chocolate\, apple cider\, and instant coffee.  These packages will help fill gift bags that will be given to our guests at our New West Gifts Back: Sharing Christmas Joy event.  An opportunity to sponsor individuals and families facing financial barriers to attend this Christmas event will also be given.  Learn more about this exciting community initiative and how you can help us make it happen. \n \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/new-west-symphony-chorus-at-cochrane-alliance-church/
LOCATION:Cochrane Alliance\, 902 Glenbow Drive\, Cochrane\, Alberta\, T4C 1J2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221127T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
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SUMMARY:New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble: Bow Valley Church
DESCRIPTION:You won’t want to miss this concert!  Come for an evening of encouraging music performed by New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble.  The evening will feature music from a variety of genres from our regular 2022-2023 repertoires\, and you may even get a taste of our new Christmas music. \nThis concert is free\, and all are welcome to attend. \nNew West Society will be collecting small boxes of Christmas chocolates and treats at this concert – to be gifted to our invited guests at our New West Gifts Back: Sharing Christmas Joy concert.  An opportunity to sponsor individuals and families facing financial barriers to attend this Christmas event will also be given. \n \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/new-west-symphony-chorus-and-new-west-student-ensemble-bow-valley-church/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Christian Church\, 5300 53 Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3A 2G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221030T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20221003T203051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T204605Z
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SUMMARY:New West Symphony & Chorus: Brentview Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:As a “thank-you” to Brentview Baptist Church for hosting our rehearsals for the past two years\, NWSC will be performing our uplifting musical repertoire of the 2022-2023 season. \nThis free concert at Brentview Baptist starts at 7:00pm. \nDonations of new children’s books (board books up to “young readers”) will be collected as part of New West Society’s New West Gifts Back Christmas concert. \n  \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/new-west-symphony-chorus-brentview-baptist-church/
LOCATION:Brentview Baptist Church\, 3512 Charleswood Drive NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2L 2C3\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20220823T025258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T103451Z
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SUMMARY:NWSC and NWSE Concert at First Alliance Church\, presented by Southview Church
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This concert was originally scheduled to take place at Southview Church.  Please note that it is now being held at First Alliance Church.  \nCome and enjoy an evening of life-giving\, soul-filling music as New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble perform their first concert of the 2022-2023 season.  We can’t wait to perform some of our wonderful\, new music\, and a few favourites from past seasons.\nThis concert is free\, and everyone is welcome.  We hope you’ll join us!\nIn preparation for our “New West Gifts Back” Christmas concert event\, New West is collecting new\, unwrapped toys for children 12 and under at this concert.  We’d be incredibly grateful if you’d consider giving to families in our community facing financial barriers. \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nwsc-and-nwse-concert-at-first-alliance-church/
LOCATION:First Alliance Church\, 12345 40 Street SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2Z 4E6
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220611T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20220606T194236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T194236Z
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SUMMARY:Hello\, Summer
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate summer at our first ever outdoor concert! Performing a variety of our favourite songs from this season\, this concert is one you won’t want to miss.  So\, grab a snack and a blanket\, and come experience the joy of great music. \n \nPlease note that the concert will take place on Sunday at 1:00pm if it rains on Saturday.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/hello-summer/
LOCATION:CSpace King Edward\, 1740 30 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2T 6T7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220528T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20220422T200428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220521T050810Z
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SUMMARY:Louder Than Words: Music of Musicals
DESCRIPTION:Louder Than Words: Presented by New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble \nNew West is thrilled to present Louder Than Words: Music of Musicals.  Our annual spring concert at the beautiful Bella Concert Hall has become a traditional season-ending celebration\, and we can’t wait to have you join us as we perform a wide variety of music that has been featured in a myriad of Broadway and movie favourites. \nAdult tickets are $30 and youth/children 17 years of age and younger are only $20\, so get your tickets and enjoy a night out as a family! \nNew West Symphony & Chorus is under the direction of Henric Ideström and Jerry Proppe. Founded in February 2010\, this community-based choir and orchestra typically performs an average of fifteen full-length concerts per season at various venues in and around Calgary. \nThis year we will be joined for the first time at our spring concert by New West Student Ensemble\, under the musical direction of David Klob and Matthew Ellis.  Just ending its inaugural season\, New West Student Ensemble is a dynamic youth choir and orchestra for students in Grades 7 through 12. \nThe vision of both ensembles is to “bless people of all ages\, leading them to experience love through music\, community\, and compassionate giving.” As a registered charity\, New West Society supports and partners with local and global organizations seeking to make a difference in our world through supporting vulnerable people. So far this season\, “New West Gives Back” has partnered with Gear Up for Winter\, a local agency that gives practical\, compassionate assistance to homeless youth\, and HART\, a Humanitarian agency that is providing direct support to refugees and people who have been tragically displaced by the war in Ukraine. \nPlease join New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble at Louder Than Words – a concert that will use music to transport you into some of the very best stories told on stage and screen.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/louder-than-words-music-of-musicals/
LOCATION:Bella Concert Hall\, 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T3E 6K6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220501T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20220416T000337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T000455Z
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SUMMARY:Zion Church NWSC Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join New West Symphony & Chorus for an uplifting concert at Zion Church in Didsbury on Sunday\, May 1. \n \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/zion-church-nwsc-concert/
LOCATION:Zion Church\, AB-582\, Didsbury\, Alberta\, T0M 0W0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T220000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20220220T020321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T213429Z
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SUMMARY:New West Society's 9th Annual Charity Gala
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to join us on the evening of Tuesday\, April 5th at our Annual Charity Gala.  This year’s event will feature lively performances by New West Symphony & Chorus\, New West Student Ensemble\, and New West Music Academy teachers.   \nNew West’s Charity Gala is our only annual fundraising event\, and it is critical to our ongoing success\, especially following the last two years we have experienced.   Funds raised will support our areas of need: Student Ensemble and Music Academy start-up costs\, and rehearsal space and equipment.  Funds will enable New West to take our mission on the road in order to give more people the opportunity to experience the love and hope that music can uniquely provide. \nNew this year\, our silent auction will start online and will commence during the Gala\, being held at the beautiful and spacious Red and White Club. CLICK HERE to check out our online Silent Auction – bidding starts on March 25.  There are so many amazing items to win – all in support of New West Society.  \nGala tickets will go on sale the morning of Monday\, March 7!  Become a Friend of New West and receive up-to-date event information and links to purchase Charity Gala tickets and to our silent auction site as soon as they become available.   \n \nThe Red and White Club is operated by UofC Events.  In accordance with their current guidelines\, please bring a mask or face covering. \n  \nNew West Society would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring our 9th Annual Charity Gala: \nEdelweiss Imports   |   Stroud International \nHarmony Hill   |   Cutco – Calgary Manager Alana Madrid
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/new-west-societys-9th-annual-charity-gala/
LOCATION:Red and White Club\, 1833 Crowchild Trail NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2M 4S7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220312T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20220220T002055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T024007Z
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SUMMARY:NWSC Concert at First Church of the Nazarene
DESCRIPTION:Join New West Symphony and Chorus at a live\, in-person concert at Calgary First Church of The Nazarene on Saturday\, March 12.  All are welcome to come and be uplifted by hearing a variety of music from gospel to contemporary to classical. We can’t wait to see you there! Admission is FREE.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: A freewill offering will be taken for HART (Humanitarian Aid Response Team)\, a Calgary-based ministry that is providing direct\, critical support to refugees in Ukraine.\n\nCan’t make it in person? This concert will be live-streamed on our YouTube page! Click here and subscribe so you get notified when we are live and can easily access our live-stream feed.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nwsc-concert-at-first-church-of-the-nazarene/
LOCATION:First Church of the Nazarene\, 65 Richard Way SW\, Calgaary\, Alberta\, T3E 7M8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211218T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20211110T024650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T014727Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas with New West
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/christmas-with-new-west/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20210816T211819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211113T122606Z
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SUMMARY:New West Symphony & Chorus at River Park Church
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: New West is following Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program.   \nAudience members over the age of 12 must provide either proof of vaccination\, medical exemption\, or a negative COVID-19 rapid test completed within 72 hours of the concert’s start time. \nPlease plan on arriving early to allow time for documentation to be checked prior to the concert’s start time. \n  \nIf you are unable to attend in person\, watch us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93263845495
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/river-park-church/
LOCATION:River Park Church\, 3818 14A Street\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210328T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20210304T230215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T230215Z
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SUMMARY:Easter with New West
DESCRIPTION:Join New West Society in celebration of our Lord Jesus’ death and resurrection. This radio concert will feature songs recorded by New West over our 10 year history. \nListen in on your radio or online at AM700 The Light OR AM930 The Light from 3:00pm to 4:30pm on Sunday\, March 28.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/easter-with-new-west/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20201207T012416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T012416Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas with New West - at Home for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Tune in on December 20 to celebrate the joy and hope of the Christmas season. \nClick here for details about our Christmas with New West radio concert.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/3388-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200715T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T132445
CREATED:20200322T001930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200322T002437Z
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SUMMARY:New West Society Event Announcement
DESCRIPTION:Effective immediately\, all regularly-scheduled events\, including our central Alberta mini-tour and our annual Spring Concert\, have been cancelled.  These cancellations are in response to the current regulations in place due to the Covid-19 virus pandemic. \nIn hopes that the restrictions on large gatherings will be removed sometime in June\, New West Society is planning towards a summer concert in mid-to-late July to celebrate the end of New West’s 10th season. \nPlease stay tuned for more specific details! \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/new-west-symphony-chorus-event-announcement/
LOCATION:Alberta
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