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“Grant Simpson and his troop performed at the Gizeh Shriners of BC & Yukon Ceremonial event in Whitehorse in May 2017. The troop did an outstanding job at the Yukon Fun Night event which was a casual evening for Shriners and their spouses. The audience which was mostly delegates from outside of Yukon completed enjoyed themselves. Grant and his troop totally captivated the audience. We heard comments such as “what a smooth running performance” and “I laughed so much I cried” and “the entertainment was the highlight of the Ceremonial.” Joe Trerice, Potentate 2017 and MaryRose Metcalfe, First Lady 2017 Gizeh Shriners of BC & Yukon-
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Monthly Archives: January 2020
EPISODE 37 (JAN 24)
Listen to Episode 37 Online Here This week – 100 Years Ago in Winnipeg Vaudeville: New songs by Harry Von Tiltzer, The Dumbells, Al Plunkett, Harry Jolson (Al’s Big Brother), Mayo and Tally
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EPISODE 36 (JAN 17)
Listen to Episode 36 online here: This week is all about the Musical blockbuster “Chin Chin” which opened at the Walker theatre 100 years ago today. Along with the musical production, the show included vaudeville acts: The Brown Clown Saxophone … Continue reading
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EPISODE 27: Colette Ryan, Henry Burr, Louise Homer, Lawrence Welk, Nicolas Orlando Orchestra, Yasha Heifitz with Jack Benny
This week: Colette Ryan, Henry Burr, Louise Homer, Lawrence Welk, Nicolas Orlando Orchestra, Yasha Heifitz with Jack Benny Subscribe to the Vaudeville Podcast on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-vaudeville-podcast/id1531469368 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7y3VLEuXCQXDxM7YocNt6r?si=ZuadRMORSxKdzLDqeyqZyw On GooglePlay:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy52YXVkZXZpbGxlc2hvd3MuY2EvZmVlZA?sa=X&ved=0CAQQ9sEGahcKEwjglMX43NvvAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQCg On our Website: http://www.prairievaudeville.com
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Episode 34 (Jan 3, 2020)
This week: Edith Clifford, Fats Waller, Ginger Rogers, The Calgary Nurses Strike and more.
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Jan 1st – 100 Years Ago in Winnipeg Vaudeville
On January 1st 1920 there was a lot of variety on the Winnipeg stages. Orpheum Theatre 283 Fort Street. Heading the bill is Charlie Grapewin. Another veteran vaudevillian that we’ve all been watching on the big screen for years. Still … Continue reading
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