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STONY PLAIN STREET CONCERT
SHARE YOUR VOICE - DEBORAH LAWSON
KIDS DROP IN STREET HOCKEY
Sidewalk chalk art challenge, interactive art bars and amazing food truck fare. Scenic Route to Alaska, Alex Vissia, Martin Kerr Trio, Bradley Tucker and the Command Sisters to perform! 51 AVENUE (OUTSIDE TOWN HALL)
Poetry telling and workshop. STONY PLAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 4613-52 AVENUE
For ages 7 - 12 You supply your hockey gear, we supply the goalies and prizes! Parking lot south of the Multicultural Heritage Centre. MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE, 5411-51 STREET
AUTHOR VISIT - TOLOLWA MOLLEL
Saturday • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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STORIES ALIVE! WITH HAZEL HUTCHINS Saturday • 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Join award winning children’s author, Hazel Hutchins, as she demonstrates that Alberta culture is all around us in the lives we lead and the stories we share! STETTLER LIBRARY, 6202-44 AVENUE
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Saturday • 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Friday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This international Children’s author of “The Orphan Boy” and “Rhinos for Lunch and Elephants for Supper” will be entertaining school groups all day. STONY PLAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 4613-52 AVENUE
HARVEST FESTIVAL
BANNOCK MAKING
40 YEARS OF MEMORIES
Experience bannock and parfleche bag creations with Philip Campiou! STONY PLAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 4613-52 AVENUE
SEW YOUR STORY
Saturday • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Country Quilters Guild will be at the library to demonstrate quilting techniques! Try your hand at stitching a quilt square! STONY PLAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 4613-52 AVENUE
Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Church service in Brightbank Church, Threshing Demo, Kids’ Zone with straw maze, face painting, petting zoo, games and a Bouncy Castle. Enjoy music, apple pressing, ice cream making, log splitting and museum tours. STONY PLAIN & PARKLAND PIONEER MUSEUM, 5120-41 AVENUE
CAMPFIRE
Saturday • 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
DAPHNE COTE - LOCAL ARTIST Saturday • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join Philip Campiou for Aboriginal Legends around his campfire. We supply the marshmallows! STONY PLAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 4613-52 AVENUE
Watch Daphne Cote create a beautiful painting right before your eyes! STONY PLAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 4613-52 AVENUE
NAKED EYE ASTRONOMY Saturday • 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
POTTERS’ GUILD OPEN HOUSE
Saturday • 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Annual open house with studio tours, demonstrations and hands-on activities. PARKLAND POTTERS’ GUILD & CROOKED POT GALLERY, 4912-51 AVENUE
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be at the library to help us identify different constellations in the night sky! STONY PLAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 4613-52 AVENUE
Sunday • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Multicultural Heritage Centre opened its doors to the public on September 15, 1974 and for the past four decades has served the community through remembering and celebrating agricultural heritage and rural values. MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE, 5411-51 STREET
MOUNTAIN SPLENDOUR OPENING RECEPTION AND EXHIBIT Sunday • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon discussion with Donna Miller as she tells the tale of how this exhibit came to light. MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE, PUBLIC ART GALLERY, 5411-51 ST.
HISTORY ON THE GO, HORSE AND WAGON MURAL TOURS Sunday • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Town of Stony Plain was one of the first communities in Canada to start a mural collection. Join our horse and wagon ride and learn about the life and times of Stony Plain. MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE 5411-51 STREET
MAINSTREET MUSIC OPEN HOUSE Saturday • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Meet the teacher, see the new facility and learn about the Yamaha Programs. MAINSTREET MUSIC ACADEMY, 5202-50 ST.
PAM’S WOOLLY SHOPPE OPEN HOUSE
DANCE YOUR STORY
Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This unique store covers all aspects of fibre arts, spinning to felting and more. Demonstrations & activities and a great selection of gifts. PAM’S WOOLLY SHOPPE, 4812-50 AVENUE
JUNIOR CAMERA CLUB EXHIBIT
Sunday • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dance your Story with Miss Maddi’s Dance Studio! Dance lessons for ages from 4 - 7 at 11:00 a.m. and ages from 8 and up at 1:00 p.m. STONY PLAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 4613-52 AVENUE
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Friday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / Saturday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Members of the Junior Camera Club will exhibit their photographs. SUNDRE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY, 96-2 AVENUE NW
STORIES ALIVE! WITH HAZEL HUTCHINS
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Friday • 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Join award winning children’s author, Hazel Hutchins, as she demonstrates that Alberta culture is all around us in the lives we lead and the stories we share! THREE HILLS LIBRARY, 122-3RD AVENUE SOUTH
WOOD AND PAPER
Friday • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. / Saturday • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. An exhibit of painter Virginia Wilson and wood artist Glenn Kowalski works. SUNDRE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY, 96-2 AVENUE NW
AFRICAN STORY AND SONG
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Saturday • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Storyteller Tololwa Mollel and musician Garth Prince share African stories and songs. SUNDRE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY, 96-2 AVENUE NW
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CULTURAL DAY CELEBRATION Friday • 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy Aboriginal drumming and dancing and cultural crafts for all ages,tour the art show, beading demonstrations, and traditional leather art work. Celebrate with traditional Bannock Burgers. WETASKIWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 5002-51 AVENUE
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Experience Alberta as you never have before! Now in its seventh year, Alberta Culture Days has not only become a celebration of our vibrant and diverse culture – but a creative showcase of our provincial pride. At its heart, Alberta Culture Days is a volunteer-driven, grassroots movement led by partners in the culture sector. For three action-packed days, communities, governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals all across our province come together to showcase our province’s unique inter-connection of peoples, languages, history and art. From theatrical performances and historical experiences, to culinary workshops and interactive activities - Alberta Culture Days has something for everyone. From September 26 - 28 Albertans are encouraged to discover the cultural gems in their communities, experience something new, and celebrate everything that is beautiful and great about this province. Check out some of the exciting events listed in this guide, or go to www.AlbertaCultureDays.ca to discover thousands of other events occurring throughout the province!
EVENTS CALENDAR 2014 | ALBERTA CENTRAL
Camrose ARTS THROUGH A LENS... PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF POTTERY, WEAVING & WOODWORKING
Friday • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy this photography show featuring work by the Camrose Camera Club. CHUCK MACLEAN ARTS CENTRE, 4809-52 STREET
Saturday • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Teens and adults will join artist and instructor Tara as she leads them through the painting of a woodland birch trees scene. CHUCK MACLEAN ARTS CENTRE, 4809-52 STREET
Enjoy displays and demonstrations of weaving, spinning and pottery. CAMROSE & DISTRICT CRAFT CENTRE, 4516 54 STREET
SOAPSTONE CARVING FOR CHILDREN Enjoy learning how to carve a loon out of soapstone with Jayson Ambrose. CHUCK MACLEAN ARTS CENTRE, 4809-52 STREET
Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Children aged 7 - 11 will enjoy painting a woodland scene and creating an accompanying craft with local artist Tara Szott. CHUCK MACLEAN ARTS CENTRE, 4809-52 STREET
Friday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CANDLER ART GALLERY, 5002-50 STREET
BETH PORTMAN & THE GOOD FIND Saturday • 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
ADULT SOAPSTONE CARVING
Enjoy classic songs from the 1920’s to 1950’s as well as original material. BAILEY THEATRE, 5041-50 STREET
Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
JUKEBOX LEIGH - CLASSIC COUNTRY & OLDIES Friday • 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Enjoy music from Hank Williams Sr, Ritchie Valens, Elvis, Buddy Holly and more!
Stone carver Jayson Ambrose will guide you to create a Camrose Swan. CHUCK MACLEAN ARTS CENTRE, 4809-52 STREET
CREATIVE FREEDOM TIME
ALL THE AWESOME ARTS
Let your imagination run wild and join Shannon for an afternoon of creative expression using lots of fun materials! All ages welcome. CHUCK MACLEAN ARTS CENTRE, 4809-52 STREET
Sunday • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Adults are invited for a day of arts and crafts. Needle felting, flower zentangle, origami, calligraphy, card making, and french beaded flowers. Space is limited. CAMROSE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 4710-50 AVENUE
BAILEY THEATRE, 5041-50 STREET
HISTORY COMES ALIVE!
A CAMP SQUEALY-MOO DINOSAUR PARTY Sunday • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
This highly interactive production is packed full of songs, stories and non-stop adventure of prehistoric proportions. Brought to you by Kompany Family Theatre for pre-schoolers to 7 year olds. CHUCK MACLEAN ARTS CENTRE, 4809-52 STREET
Tour this fascinating place and enjoy home baked bread and churned butter. CENTENNIAL MUSEUM, 4522-53 STREET
CARSTAIRS CULTURE WEEKEND
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Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for art workshops, a drum clinic and activities for children and youth. Pre-registration required. INNISFAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY, 5300A-55 STREET CLOSE
Celebrate Carstairs Culture Weekend! The Roulston Museum, Pumpkin Fest, MVMF, Carstairs 20/20 and the Public Library come together to bring you a weekend full of family fun!. ROULSTON MUSEUM, 1138 NANTON STREET
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Experience Henna Artistry. Listen to the poignant, inspirational stories from the book, Steps Along Our Journey, written by local immigrant youth. Multicultural activities - art demonstrations, instrumentalists, vocalists, poetry readings, displays and more. CENTRAL ALBERTA REFUGEE EFFORT, 202-5000 GAETZ AVENUE
HERITAGE RECOGNITION AWARDS
CARSTAIRS 30TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Saturday • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
QUILT EXHIBIT
We are excited to be celebrating 30 years with the Carstairs Pumpkin Festival. There will be vendors, activities, king and queen contest and so much more. Please visit www. carstairspumpkinfestival.weebly.com for more information. CARSTAIRS CURLING RINK, 350-11 AVENUE
Saturday • 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A beautiful exhibit of handcrafted quilts for viewers to enjoy. ST CYPRIAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 5005 C & E TRAIL
CARSTAIRS VARIETY SHOW
Saturday • 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
A mix of professional and amateur performers and will include musical acts, storytelling, dance and magic. The show concludes with a Mountain View Music Fest including the Alberta Playboys and Polyjesters. CARSTAIRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM, SCARLETT RANCH BLVD
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THRU MY EYES
Saturday • 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Join three very talented and gifted special needs artists as they showcase their works of art. Also workshops, art demonstrations and meet and greet. PONOKA JUBILEE LIBRARY, 5110-48 AVENUE
CENTRAL ALBERTA IMMIGRANT WOMEN ASSOCIATION OPEN DOOR
Friday • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Featuring coffee and tea from around the world, cultural displays, music and dancing. Drop in and share your culture with us. C.A.I.W.A. OFFICE, 110- 5017-49TH STREET
Friday • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday • 1:00- 4:00 p.m.
Facilitated and Do-It-Yourself crafts will be available. Cultural and art displays and information will be set up throughout the library in cooperation with the Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove. MELCOR CULTURE CENTRE, SPRUCE GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 35- FIFTH AVENUE
FAMILY HISTORY FALL FAIR Enjoy a fun-filled experience aimed at encouraging children and youth to find their ancestors and tell their stories. Both discovery stations and classes and one-on-one assistance in researching your ancestries. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 400 MCLEOD AVENUE
Activities for the whole family and two exhibitions: Once + Future: Canadian Contemporary Ceramics and Lucent: Works in Light and Shadow by Trudy Golley. RED DEER MUSEUM + ART GALLERY, 4525-47A AVENUE
WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA? YOUTH WRITING WORKSHOP WITH JOAN GALAT
WEAVING IN TIME ON ROSS
Award winning children’s author Joan Marie Galat will present her personal path to becoming published and the process of creating ideas and turning them into stories. She’ll cover self-editing activities that enable young writers to improve their writing! Register by email leanne@sgpl.ca or call 780-962-4423. SPRUCE GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY, BOARD ROOMS A AND B, 35-FIFTH AVENUE
BABA’S PEROGIES
Friday • 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The premier performance of this play written by Elena Rousseau. Watch the Mahana Polynesian Dancers and listen to beautiful singing by the multicultural Samasana Choir. CITY CENTRE STAGE, 4922-49TH STREET
POP UP ART GALLERY
Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Featuring members of Red Deer Arts Council and Central Alberta Retired Teachers Association showcasing and selling original artworks. Enjoy a demonstrations and children’s activities. EXECUTIVE PLACE, 4902-50TH STREET
SIDEWALK CHALK ART
Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
HERITAGE AND PUBLIC ART TOURS
Explore some of Lacombe’s beautiful and unique architectural gems and learn more about the history of these buildings. Explore their architecture, share stories and celebrate Lacombe’s Heritage. LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOONS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND LACOMBE
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
FIXIN’ YOUR OWN FEAST
Community Concert showcasing the talented performers from previous three years of “Lacombe’s Got Talent”. Join us for an evening of entertainment and have a chance to enjoy your favorite performer again. LACOMBE AG GROUNDS, C & E TRAIL
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These awards are given to projects and individuals who have demonstrated excellence in heritage education, awareness, conservation and preservation. Celebrate our diverse heritage and those individuals who have worked tirelessly to promote and celebrate our heritage. RED DEER LIBRARY DOWNTOWN BRANCH, 4818-49TH STREET
ROULSTON MUSEUM DAY
DOORS OPEN LACOMBE
OPEN ART COMPETITION
Friday • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Stroll around to see Red Deer streets come alive with beautiful, vibrant, sidewalk art. DOWNTOWN RED DEER, 4936-50 STREET
Carstairs & District Historical Society is proud to present Museum Day including: wagon rides, bannock tasting, antique tracker show n’ shine, museum tours, period interpreters, a musical performance, storytelling, Custom Woolen Mills demonstrations and crafts. THE ROULSTON MUSEUM, 1138 NANTON STREET
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Open Art Competition- submissions from across Alberta. SPRUCE GROVE ART GALLERY, MELCOR CULTURAL CENTRE,35 FIFTH AVENUE
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Friday • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LACOMBE’S GOT TALENT SHOWCASE CONCERT
Saturday • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Join storyteller Mary Hays, Make-It-And-Take-It Projects (watercolour painting, leather tooled bookmark & dream catcher), displays by local artists, henna tattoos and more! Everyone welcome! CARSTAIRS PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1402 SCARLETT RANCH BLVD
Friday • 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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ALBERTA WOODLAND PAINTING - KIDS
HIGH REALISM ART SHOW - PAMELA THURSTON
Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ALBERTA WOODLAND PAINTING - ADULTS
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Join us for dance, heritage arts and photos on the big screen. THE HUB ON ROSS, 4936 ROSS STREET
SHARING FAMILY STORIES Saturday • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday will bring a grandparent or parent and child together to learn and practice the art of telling a good story. RED DEER LIBRARY DOWNTOWN BRANCH, 4818-49TH STREET
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Saturday • 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. For the second year in a row Nuit Blanche Red Deer presents a night of art and culture after the sun goes down. Experience live, interactive art, kids area, music, dancers, graffiti and featured artists. One of Red Deer’s most unique events includes food trucks, beer garden and an artisan vendors village. ROTARY RECREATION PARK/HERITAGE SQUARE 4525-47A AVENUE
War Memorials Heritage Tour and Downtown Public Art Tour. VETERAN’S PARK, 4902-50TH STREET
Rimbey BEATTY HOUSE ART DAYS OPEN HOUSE Saturday • 1:30- 3:30 p.m.
The Beatty Heritage House Society is hosting ‘Artists in the House’ - a couple of fun hours where the larger community can see the range of creative outlets happening right around us. BEATTY HERITAGE HOUSE, 5002- 51ST MAIN STREET
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DOUBT: A PARABLE
Friday • 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Saturday • 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Sunday • 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Father Flynn is a charismatic priest who locks horns with Sister Aloysius: an orthodox nun guarding the students in her care. When a new teacher suspects Flynn of paying one student too much attention, Sister Aloysius launches a crusade to expose the truth. ROSEBUD OPERA HOUSE, 110- 1ST AVENUE
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Saturday • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA - BLACK TIE AND BLUE JEAN FEST Saturday • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Official launch of the Culinary Canada à la Carte Legacy Series. Featuring performances by the Running Thunder Dancers, the Command Sisters, Tyler Vollrath, and Steve Newsome. Chef Tina Tolen’s gourmet cuisine will delight your palette. LEDER’S BARN, 51514 RANGE RD. 271
ZENTANGLE WORKSHOP
Saturday • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It is enjoyed all over the world! SPRUCE GROVE ART GALLERY, 35-FIFTH AVENUE
COLOUR PENCIL WORKSHOP Saturday • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Explore the versatile medium through demonstrations and one-on-one guidance. Learn different techniques and how to create depth and richness in your drawings. 18+ SPRUCE GROVE ART GALLERY, 35-FIFTH AVENUE
“THE ALBERTA LANDSCAPE - STORIES THAT SURROUND US” ADULT WRITING WORKSHOP Sunday • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
With Leanne Myggland-Carter,his workshop is for all writers and celebrates the culture and history of our province using visual, audio and tactile prompts that inspire story, memoir, poetry, prose and even sci-fi! To register, email leanne@sgpl.ca. SPRUCE GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 35-FIFTH AVENUE
ART ATTACK CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP Sunday • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Students aged 6-12 year will learn to paint in impressionistic style like Monet s, abstract sculpture and use soft pastels. Register at www. alliedartscouncil.com. SPRUCE GROVE ART GALLERY, MELCOR CULTURAL CENTRE, 35-FIFTH AVENUE
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