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What a spectacle Okotoks circus school Spectacle Blue is showcasing a circus adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Caroline to Okotoks in a production of aerial, acrobatic and dance moves. Tickets cost $10.50 for the matinee and $15.75 for the evening shows.
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Kenny Rogers Tribute artist Marty Edwards is bringing the icon to the stage with a concert at the Black Diamond Hotel & Bar May 10.

What a spectacle

Okotoks circus school Spectacle Blue is showcasing a circus adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Caroline to Okotoks in a production of aerial, acrobatic and dance moves. Tickets cost $10.50 for the matinee and $15.75 for the evening shows. For more details go to spectacleblue.ca

Where: Spectacle Blue on Fisher Crescent in Okotoks

When: May 10 at 8 p.m. and May 11 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Meet up with a gambler

He may not be the real thing, but he’s the next best thing. Bring your best friend or a family member to British Columbian tribute artist Marty Edwards’ concert featuring everything Kenny Rogers in this Rock-A-Billy event. Nashville recording artist Pam Ferns will open the night and those planning to attend are encouraged to dress up like Dolly Parton in a look-alike contest. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased at the hotel or at Okotoks Sobeys.

Where: Black Diamond Hotel & Bar

When: May 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Getting crafty

Check out the variety of local hand-crafted goods at MarketSquare’s annual Spring Fling. Don’t miss out on the jail and bail to raise money for Baby It’s Cold Outside. For more details go to themarketsquare.ca

Where: Foothills Centennial Centre

When: Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tribute to Heroes in the Sky

Join historian Kathy Coutts on a free guided tour of the Salute to our Veterans Wall to learn about the aviation side of things in Heroes in the Sky Park 2. Meet at the benches halfway up Veterans Way hill. For more details call 403-938-8969.

Where: Veterans Way

When: May 11 at 10 a.m.

The perfect gift

Buy mom something locally made or sourced at Longview’s Mother’s Day Market Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The full day of shopping includes fresh flower bouquets, jewelry, clothing, garden decorations and crafts. The seniors club will prepare a beef on a bun lunch and the Longview Village Library will sell beverages and cookies.

Where: Longview Community Hall

When: May 11 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Five years strong

Celebrate five years of singing with the Foothills Philharmonic Chorus’ spring concert This is Us. The concert is a collaboration with four branches of the Foothills Philharmonic Society, the chorus, chamber chorus, vocal jazz group and orchestra. Tickets cost $20 for adults or $15 for students and seniors and can be purchased at the door or at foothills.com

Where: Okotoks United Church

When: May 11 at 7 p.m.

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