SATURDAY September 29 Citadel Theatre: The More We Get Together 12:00 - 12:30PM and from 1:00 - 1:30PM A celebration of Raffi songs with Patricia Zentilli and friends. Citadel Theatre, Maclab Theatre, 828 101A Avenue, Edmonton
Heritage Harvest Festival and Marketplace
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Join us for folk arts/crafts displays; an ethnic market with clothing, jewelry, and home decor items; a harvest market with delectable home-made foods. Hellenic Canadian Community Culture Centre, 10450-116 St, Edmonton
Visions of Alberta
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Come and enjoy poetic readings and music in the lovely Alberta Room of Government House, a room very rarely open to the public. Tours will be offered. Government House, 12845-102 Avenue, Edmonton
African Concert Music Workshop
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Bring your African instruments, shakers, drums etc. Extra instruments will be available. African Percussion Workshop African Song and Dance Workshop . Garvey Cultural Center, 12526 - 126 Avenue, Edmonton
42nd Annual Fall Collectors’ Show 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Please join us for the opening reception. Works available by A.Y. Jackson, Goodridge Roberts, Pablo Picasso and more. Douglas Udell Gallery, 10332-124 Street, Edmonton
FAVA’s Open House - Alberta Culture Days
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tour the facilities, take in gear demonstrations, try your hand at scratch animation and watch excellent short films by Albertan filmmakers. FAVA, 9722 102 St, Ortona Armoury, Edmonton
Lego Competition
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Build your dream Edmonton Landmark brick by brick. Teams face off against each other to win a highly coveted prize: one gold piece of Lego! Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Hands-on Activities
Saturday, September 29, 2012 Sunday, September 30, 2012 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Try your hand at printmaking with or design a custom button. Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Alberta Culture Days Tour of the Alberta College Conservatory of Music Saturday, September 29, 2012 & Sunday, September 30, 2012 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Tour the Conservatory of Music and learn about the cultural contribution made throughout its 109 year history . Alberta College 10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton
Sunday September 30 Classical Music Concert IV Alberta College Conservatory of Music
Saturday, September 29, 2012 Sunday, September 30, 2012 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM This family friendly concert will feature youth performers and faculty. Alberta College, 10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton
Alberta Culture Days Music Celebration at the Alberta College Conservatory of Music
Saturday, September 29, 2012 Sunday, September 30, 2012 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Children can participate in fun and interactive classes designed to introduce them to the joy of music. Guided tours provide insight into the 109 year history Alberta College, 10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton
Musical “”Petting Zoo”” at the Alberta College Conservatory of Music”
Saturday, September 29, 2012 & Sunday, September 30, 2012 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM An opportunity to see, hear and touch a variety of musical instruments. All welcome to this informative, fun session to introduce the joy of music. Alberta College, 10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton
Tap Master class with Heather Cornell Saturday, September 29, 2012 Sunday, September 30, 2012 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Featuring world tap dance legend Heather Cornell! Dance Alberta, 11205 107 Avenue, Edmonton
WorldFest: Celebrating our World in Alberta Saturday, September 29, 2012 Sunday, September 30, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Global Games, Workshops, Creative Carnival and Mid-Autumn Celebrations! Celebrate the diversity of cultural offerings we have here at home n Alberta International House, 8801-111 Street, Edmonton
Sam Steele: The Journey of a Canadian Hero
Saturday, September 29, 2012 Sunday, September 30, 2012 View the personal photographs, letters, and diaries of this iconic Canadian. Enterprise Square Gallery, 10230 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
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Rutherford House Musicale
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Rutherford House will be filled with music as we showcase local performers. Explore this historic home of Alberta’s first premier, Alexander Cameron Rutherford and his family. Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site, 11153 Sask Drive, Edmonton
Heritage Harvest Festival and Marketplace
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM An ethnic market with clothing, jewelry, home decor items, homemade foods &; a variety of folk crafts demonstrations. Hellenic Canadian Community Culture Centre, 10450-116 St. Edmonton
Practice and Play with Slam: a hands-on workshop
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Experienced and award-winning slam poet Mary Pinkoski will facilitate this free 90-minute mini workshop to engage writers new to this dynamic art form, and give attendees an opportunity to try their hand at creating their own spoken word. The Carrot Art House, 9351 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton
Writers’ Corner featuring Zoe Whittall
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Poet and novelist Zoe Whittall is the guest speaker . AV Room, Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., Edmonton
Curators Talk: Misled by Nature
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join curators Catherine Crowston (AGA) and Josee Drouin-Brisebois (NGC) for this discussion moderated by the University of Alberta’s Lianne McTavish. Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Once Upon a Time
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM The opening concert of the 2012-2013 season with our new Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Michael Zaugg features choral music old and new. Francis Winspear Centre for Music, 102nd Ave. & 99th St., Edmonton
Literary Arts Alive (For All Ages)
Interactive displays throughout the library invite visitors of all ages to have some fun with the literary arts and learn about a variety of cultures. Spruce Grove Public Library, 35-5th Ave, Spruce Grove
Corinne Jeffrey Book Launch: THRIVING
Join us for the launch of Book 2 in the “Understanding Ursula” trilogy. St. Albert Public Library, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert
alberta culture days
September 28 – 30 Message from Honourable Heather Klimchuk
Minister of Culture
It’s that time of year again – it’s Alberta Culture Days!
The fifth annual Alberta Culture Days Take place September 28 to 30, 2012!
...with hundreds of events happening all across the province, Alberta Culture Days is Alberta’s largest celebration of our artistic sector, heritage,cultural diversity and provincial pride!
It’s All Music! The art and adventure of studying classical music
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Featuring classical musician/singer/songwriter Amy Wood, accompanied by pianist Tammy-Jo Mortensen. Classical, opera, jazz and some of Amy’s own. Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209-123 Street, Edmonton
Did you know Culture Days is now also a national phenomenon that continues to grow every year? In Alberta alone, hundreds of events are planned in communities all over the province. And, at its heart it remains a volunteer-driven, grassroots movement led by partners in the culture sector in collaboration with government and public and private sectors. Culture Days are truly a testament to just how culture connects us all! Enjoy your Alberta Culture Days!
Opera on the Square
Join Edmonton Opera for an exciting performance featuring singers from our upcoming production of Verdi’s Aida! . Fun for the whole family! The Enjoy Centre, 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert
For three exceptional days in September, communities, governments, businesses, nonprofit/voluntary organizations and individuals all across our province get together to showcase their talents and enjoy everything that is great about our land and people. From theatrical performances, music festivals and historical experiences to culinary events, behindthe-scenes tours and interactive activities where new artists will be born – Alberta Culture Days has something for everyone!
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Heather Klimchuk Minister of Culture
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