Coming Events
"'Friscosope' will be at the Opera House on June 29th. Featured are Josephine Regal, the European musical wonder who plays twelve different instruments, and Diablo, greatest of all fire eaters."
- High River Times, June 1906
"A grand dance will be given by Clarke's Orchestra on Tuesday Evg., Feb 14th (Valentine's Day) at the Sunnysyde Restaurant building, High River. Latest music from hits of 1911. Ladies Free. Gentlemen $1.00. Dancing 8:30 to 1:30."
- High River Times, February 1911
"Electric Theatre, Friday July 11th. A Tribute to Canada's Great War Veterans, their Spartan Wives, Mothers, Sisters and Sweethearts. "The Heart of Humanity," A special Orchestra will accompany the film and will perform at the Opera House after the picture show."
- High River Times, July 1919
"PEACE DAY Celebration and Picnic. High River Park, Saturday, July 19th, 1919.
Community Sing, 8 o'clock p.m.
Program includes: The Long, Long Trail, The Maple Leaf, Rule Britannia, Johnny Canuck, and Song of Freedom
It has been suggested that all the electric lights be turned on in every home before people leave for the the community sing in the park, so that the town will present an illuminated appearance after nightfall. The effect will be brilliant and in keeping with the decorations. Let every household light up!"
- High River Times, July 1919
"Beck and Walker's Colored Minstrels. A company of real Southerners appearing at Blackie Auditorium, Wednesday, February 20th.
Adults 75c; Students 50c; Children 25c.
Money back to any patron who is disatisfied after first act.
A Genuine old Darky Dance after the show for $1.00 plus tax."
- High River Times, February 1928
"Salvation Army Orphans Homes Benefit. Electric Theatre (High River), April 13 and 14.
Tom Mix in "The Daredevil"
Also the latest Fox News. Musical Program by Star Orchestra. Piano and comedy by the Two Toms.
Adults 50c, Children 25c"
- High River Times, April 1921
"Tickets are now on sale for the Rogers' radio which will be given away at the Elks' Orchestra concert
in the town hall on Sunday, December 22nd at 9 p.m.
Christmas carols and popular music will be featured."
- High River Times, December 1935
"Midnight Frolic
Elks' Hall. 12:01 a.m., Monday, January 2nd.
The biggest dance of the season! Plan to meet your friends here!
Gentlemen $1.00; Ladies 50 cents"
- High River Times, December 1938
"The Blackie Choral Society will sponsor the first in a series of amateur nights in Blackie auditorium on Friday, May 8th.
There will be singing, dancing, impersonations, and a variety of entertainment.
The idea is to promote the development of talent throughout the district, and the competition is open to anyone interested."
- High River Times, April 1936
"A novelty lawn dance has been arranged to kick-off an 8-day bargain spree offered by High River's leading merchants.
The fine, slick lawn of the C.P.R. gardens will be the setting for the opening-night dance on Friday, June 22nd.
A 20 piece dance band will render music of the highest order for dancing in the moonlight under the restful shade of the beautiful trees.
Moccasins or running shoes will be the order of the day, or rather night, with dancing from 10 p.m. until the early morning hours."
- High River Times, June 1934
"Overalls-Housedress dance at Dinton hall on Friday, December 2nd
75c; Ladies and Supper, free. Penalties for over-dressing."
- High River Times, November 1938
"Novelty Shoe Sale and Dance will be held at Dinton Hall, March 17. The Ladies' shoes will be sold at 11 pm. Refreshments at Midnight."
- High River Times, February 1922
"Baseball dance following the game against Stavely, at Blackie on June 2nd.
Len Davis' orchestra with the latest dance hits. Gentlemen 75c; ladies free."
- High River Times, May 1933
"High River High School Presents The Gypsy Troubadour, An Operetta in Two Acts.
Directed by Miss Z. Oliver and Mr. J. Pickersgill
Town Hall, High River, 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd
Adults 35c, Students 25c, Reserved Seats 50c - available at McDermid's Drug Store"
- High River Times, April 1936
