# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Final Take: The Valley of Silent Men with Live Score by Andrew Earle Simpson
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Join The Whyte for a special closing event for the exhibition "Second Take: Histories of Film in the Rockies" — a silent film screening with live musical accompaniment and a journey into the history of filmmaking in the Canadian Rockies.

April 11, 2026
Heritage Gallery, The Whyte
Doors: 6:30PM
Program Start: 7:00PM

Experience silent film as it was meant to be seen. "Final Take: The Valley of Silent Men with Live Score by Andrew Earle Simpson" is a special closing event for the exhibition "Second Take: Histories of Film in the Rockies." This immersive evening celebrates the early days of filmmaking in the Canadian Rockies through live music, archival storytelling, and historic cinema.

Internationally recognized silent film composer and pianist Andrew Earle Simpson will perform a live musical score to the 1922 silent film "The Valley of Silent Men." Simpson has presented silent film scores at major film archives, festivals, and cultural institutions, and will share insights into the research, restoration, and creative process behind bringing historic films back to life through music.

The evening will also feature a brief curator’s talk and slideshow by Elizabeth Kundert-Cameron, Director of Archives and Special Collections at The Whyte. Following the screening, audiences are invited to stay for a Q&A with Simpson and Kundert-Cameron. Drinks, light snacks, and a special 1920s-inspired cocktail will be available before and after the program, beginning at 6:30 pm. Guests are encouraged (but not required) to dress for the era.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/banff/final-take-the-valley-of-silent-men-with-live-score-by-andrew-earle-simpson/200029844847706
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, live-music, festivals, exhibitions, music-festivals, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Banff
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 111 Bear Street  Box 160, Banff, AB, Canada, Alberta T1L 1A3
- **lat**: 51.17523
- **long**: -115.57284
- **full address**: 111 Bear Street  Box 160, Banff, AB, Canada, Alberta T1L 1A3

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Final Take: The Valley of Silent Men with Live Score by Andrew Earle Simpson being held?
  - **A:** Final Take: The Valley of Silent Men with Live Score by Andrew Earle Simpson takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 111 Bear Street  Box 160, Banff, AB, Canada, Alberta T1L 1A3.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Final Take: The Valley of Silent Men with Live Score by Andrew Earle Simpson?
  - **A:** Final Take: The Valley of Silent Men with Live Score by Andrew Earle Simpson is organized by Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Final Take: The Valley of Silent Men with Live Score by Andrew Earle Simpson is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Banff, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Final Take: The Valley of Silent Men with Live Score by Andrew Earle Simpson sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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