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Celebrating Canada 150: A Look at the Artists Who Have Played Canada Life Place
Canada just celebrated its 150th birthday, and Canada Life Place considers it its duty to look back at and celebrate all of the Canadian artists that have played the venue over the years.
Cirque du Soleil – OVO
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I must premise this review by saying Cirque du Soleil’s OVO is an absolutely amazing show. I am so thankful that Canada Life Place gave me the opportunity to attend the show with my family and friends. We got to Canada Life Place and were told that our seats were being upgraded to the 100 level when we previously had picked up 300 level seats. This was great news for us and we looked forward to having even closer seats. The new seats were perfect and located on the side of the side. When entering the arena, the stage is set with a massive ‘ovo’ (egg) and there are characters walking around the room with bug catcher nets and little fluttering butterflies making it already unique from any other show.
Trackside Tips and Tricks
Hello, June! We have officially made it to the warmer weather and you know what that means right?!? Festival season is upon us! If you’re a seasoned festival goer you’ve had your fair share of mishaps in forgetting essential items. With Trackside Music Festival just a month away, we wanted to provide you with some solid festival advice because we know you may be a little rusty from hibernating all winter.
Riverdance
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More than just a tapping good time.
Riverdance 20th Anniversary danced its way into Canada Life Place, London on Thursday, May 18th and surely left everyone smiling and tapping their feet wanting more.
Canada Life Place Behind The Scenes- Changeovers
Ever wonder how Canada Life Place manages to magically switch the building setup from Hockey to a Concert or Backetball to RBC Theatre with only 24 hours or less between events? This month's blog helps explain the process.
The Harlem Globetrotters at Canada Life Place!
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When I hear the words Harlem Globetrotters, two things happen:
- I remember my Dad and I laughing our heads off at the Globetrotters' hijinks in the seventies
- I instantly hear Sweet Georgia Brown - the team's catchy theme song
Both of these things put a goofy smile on my face, and so when I learned that I had been selected to be Budweiser Garden's reviewer for the Globetrotters show on April 15th, I was thrilled!
Mostly Lost, Rarely Found
Oh the look of joy and smiling face of a concert goer who lost their phone and we have it for them. Not so much as the grown man with tears streaming down his face as we break the news that no phone was not turned in. Sometimes, things really pile up, especially in the winter months, when we run out of space to store the items. During the winter months at any given time, we have at least 7 Rubbermaid bins full of items that were unclaimed by patrons attending concerts and sporting events that were found here by our ushers and cleaning staff after events.
Tomorrow, Tomorrow, I Love You Tomorrow!
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My daughter Megan (11) and I were given the opportunity to attend the London performance of Annie. This beloved musical happens to be my daughter's favourite film and she was totally surprised when we walked into the theatre and saw the Annie logo on the curtain. She actually started crying because she was so excited to be there. She is a theatre child and loves performing, but had never been to a Broadway performance.