Three to See Edmonton Events: A Capricorn Cabaret, After Hours at the Commodore and The Disappearance of Shere Hite

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Three to See Edmonton Events: A Capricorn Cabaret, After Hours at the Commodore and The Disappearance of Shere Hite

Posted By: jasabacklink January 6, 2024

A Capricorn Cabaret: Part of Conwitz Productions “An Evening With” series, local comedy Capricorns Bella King and Josh Travnik have been working on this show, which drops right between their birthdays, for years. “We had a lot of creative energy coming out of the summer after we did Everybody Goes to Mitzi’s together,” explains King, “and we felt we really needed to put it somewhere. We just want to sing some songs we love, tell some stories and have a great time. We’re all coming out of the stress of the holiday season and I know I’m ready to just let loose!” Daniel Belland joins as a band leader for this pair who proudly proclaim their love for The Ethel Merman Disco Album.

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Details: 9 p.m. Sat. at Grindstone Theatre (10019 81 Ave.), $21.68 at grindstonetheatre.ca

After Hours at the Commodore: This terrific new web series debuts Sunday, featuring performances and interviews with local musicians by host Kaylin Kowalyshyn, taped at night at David Gee’s legendary downtown diner. First up is Grande Prairie-born Anna Somerville accompanied by Marc Ladouceur, telling stories and playing four of her songs, including the lovely Take Me Dancing. These will release weekly, upcoming guests including Ben Sures, Lori Reid and Lionel Rault. If you want some in-person music, meanwhile, Joe Nolan plays the Saturday and Dock Martin Sunday, both 11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. at the 10712 Jasper Ave. landmark.

Anna Somerville and Marc Ledouceur kick off the first After Hours at the Commodore broadcast Sunday. Photo by Frank Gasparek /supplied

Details: Launches 9 p.m. Sunday at thecommodoreyeg.com, no charge

The Disappearance of Shere Hite (2023): Shere Hite’s 1976 bestselling The Hite Report liberated the female orgasm by revealing the private experiences of thousands of anonymous survey respondents. Her findings presaged current conversations about gender, sexuality and bodily autonomy — so how did she disappear? Nicole Newnham’s doc explores this mystery.

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