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27-Aug-2010
‘Accordion Extravaganza’ Festival, Alberta - Canadaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 The festival ‘Accordion Extravaganza’ takes place from September 24th to 26th in Edmonton, Alberta. The organisers are the Edmonton Accordion Society.On September 24th, 7.30pm, at Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 11113-113 Street, Edmonton, the opening event is ‘Accordion Grandstand. The Mattierin School of Irish Dancing, accompanied by accordionist Mervin Bell, begin the concert with a showcase the joy of Irish dancing. The concert features ‘The Big Band’ (MD Margaret Miller), combining the players from Of One Accord Ensemble, Friends & Neighbors Band, Party Pals Accordion Quartet, and other accomplished players. The star of the evening will be virtuoso accordionist Michael Bridge, who has appeared at the Las Vegas International Accordion Convention and at the Leavenworth International Accordion Festival. The festival on September 25th and 26th is at South East Edmonton Seniors Centre (SEESA), 9350 - 82 Street, Edmonton. On Saturday there will be competitions from 9am until 12noon, and on Sunday from 9am until 4pm. Accordions and comedy collide in the Novelty Class on Sunday afternoon as the contestants may appear in costume, perform skits, sing and dance while playing their accordions. The grand finale on Sunday will be the Open Championship. The festival also includes Open Stage (on Saturday afternoon), an improvisation workshop with Michael Bridge at 2pm on Saturday afternoon, and a dance in the evening, 8pm, with The Cimarrons. The festival trade show includes representation by Tonaveri, Guerrini, Hohner and Roland. Some antique accordions may also be on display. For further information email: accordion@gerl.ca |