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On November 22, 2026, the Instrumental Society of Calgary is presenting Music as Puppetry, an imaginative family-friendly performance combining live violin, contemporary dance, mask theatre, and puppetry. It’s an opportunity to step into a whimsical world of storytelling. The performance is only 30 minutes, but families can come early for\u00a0an interactive presentation led by ISC Artistic Directors Laura Reid and Jiajia Li, designed especially for young listeners.<\/p>\n

Music as Puppetry:<\/h2>\n

Date:<\/strong> November 22, 2026
\nTime:<\/strong> 3 PM (Come early for an interactive presentation, designed especially for young listeners.)
\nVenue:<\/strong> St. Stephen\u2019s Anglican Church
\nAddress:<\/strong> 1121 14 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
\nWebsite:<\/strong>\u00a0www.instrumentalsociety.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On November 22, 2026, the Instrumental Society of Calgary is presenting Music as Puppetry, an imaginative family-friendly performance combining live violin, contemporary dance, mask theatre, and puppetry. It’s an opportunity to step into a whimsical world of storytelling. The performance is only 30 minutes, but families can come early for\u00a0an
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