ARTember Guide by airdrielife magazine

Welcome to

Artember As the Chair of ARTember, I’m excited to welcome you and your family to Creative Airdrie’s 4th annual ARTember. Our 17 day city-wide festival is a celebration of what makes Airdrie a great place to live! Our community’s passion and energy drives the creative vibrancy we see around us each day. This vibrancy drives our artistic adventures, to brighten our days and liven our hearts, inspiring us to do more with each day. Our festival plans to be our best one yet – be prepared to be inspired and thrilled with all our events. You will be surprised at just how much we have going on. Keep our handy guide close for planning your events for the month. Grab a friend, a co-worker and your family and introduce them to our wonderful festival. During the month you can enjoy a fantastic dining experience, listen to amazing musicians or take the time to develop your inner artist. I would like to take a moment to thank our dedicated sponsors; The City of Airdrie, Propak Systems, Qualico Communities, Zytech Building Systems, Vitreous Glass and ATCO. We are delighted to have your strong support for the sustainment and development of arts within our great community. There are also countless local businesses and organizations who have donated time, money or resources, or have also stepped up to host art displays or special events. (See the complete list on page 46). Your support and contributions are instrumental to the success of ARTember! We also would like to thank the Alberta government for recognizing and rewarding our vision for celebrating Alberta Culture Days (Sept 26-28). The funding we received went directly into providing free family fun for the entire weekend in Nose Creek Park. Special thanks also to The Canadian Heritage Fund and Travel Alberta for enhancing our festival experiences. Events like these don’t happen without the many hours of volunteer spirit that Airdrie is famous for. When you see our volunteers in their (very hard to miss) bright green t-shirts you’ll know they have art in their hearts. And we are sure by the 28th of September, you will too. Get ready to get your art on!

Michelle Wagner, Chair, ARTember Creative Airdrie Society

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Table of Contents ARTember is made possible by grants from:

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Welcome Random Acts of Art ARTSmarket & Visual Arts Ravenswood AIRdirondack Art Project & Gala Taste of Airdrie Original SLAM on AIR Vitreous Schooled in the Arts Art in Business TD Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night of the Arts Awards Heritage Entertainment Artwalk Workshops Map Culture at the Creek Zytech Stage Propak Art Pavilion Calendar at a Glance Volunteers About Creative Airdrie Friends of ARTember

Published on behalf of the Creative Airdrie Society by Frog Media Inc. Graphics: Kim Williams

| Editor: Sherry Shaw-Froggatt | Printing: PrintWest Distribution: airdrielife magazine/Frog Media Inc. Photo Credits in this guide: Kyla Werschke, Veronica Funk and Carl Patzel

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WITH RANDOM ACTS OF ART! Register your aRt activities between Sept 12 and 28 and you could WIN a GoPRo hd Hero 3+ camera!

WIN ME! From the IT Company!

Simply go online to artember.ca and register every arts activity you do. Enter as often as you like, the better your chances to WIN!

Did you read a book? Sing in the shower? Watch a live performance? Take your son to piano? Attend an ARTember event? Doodle at your desk? ANY RANDOM ACT OF ART QUALIFIES!!

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Date: September 27, 2014 Time: 11 to 2 pm Place: Airdrie Ag Park. 3KM west of Airdrie on Big Hill Springs Road and R.R. 14

Come and discover the • Old Tyme Harvest Demonstration • Horse Teams • Antique Farm Equipment • FREE Beef on a bun (First 300 Visitors)

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Visual Arts Explorations

Airdrie has a wealth of talent as you can judge by the number of venues and events planned to showcase our talented painters, sculptors, mixed media artists, photographers and more. ARTSmarket

Sept 12 10 am – 9 pm Sept 13 10 am – 9 pm Sept 14 10 am – 4:30 pm Bert Church Live Theatre Airdrie’s finest artists are displaying and selling their work in this great new location – the lobby of the Bert Church Theatre. Admission is free so come and explore the wide variety of talent we have in our city in one handy location.

Art in Business

Sept 15-28 Various Locations Running errands was never so fun! More than a dozen local businesses are displaying local artists’ work during ARTember making a trip to the bank more colourful. See the details on page 18

Eco-Art Exhibit

September 13-30 Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday: 9 am -5 pm. Wednesday to Friday 9 am - 8 pm Eastside Recycle Depot (21 East Lake Hill) Five local artists were selected to create unique artwork from recycled materials and now you have a chance to choose the winner. Come cast your vote for your favorite art piece at the Eastside Recycle Depot. A cash prize will be awarded to the top 3 most voted on pieces. This event is sponsored by Alta Innovative Manufacturing.

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Applause Installation & Official Launch

Sept 19 7 pm Bert Church Theatre The Bert Church Theatre is pleased to announce the public art installation Applause by artist James Smith will take place during ARTember. James will be completing the installation and give a talk on the valuable role public art can play in our community during the project’s unveiling.

The Quilted Clothesline

Sept 26-28 Nose Creek Park Come and discover the gorgeous work of the Airdrie and District Quilt Guild as they display a clothesline’s worth of quilting in the park! Meet club members and buy a raffle ticket to win fabricated work of art. Proceeds assist the Guild in creating 20 to 30 quilts a year for various organizations and causes such as Community Links, Habitat for Humanity and Bethany Care and Adopt a Family (Christmas). Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Artisan’s Alley

Sept 26-28 Nose Creek Park As part of Culture at the Creek you will find many local artists displaying their wares for sale. For a complete list of artists go to artember.ca Interested in taking a workshop to develop your arts skills? See pages 27 - 31.

THE RAVENSWOOD

AIRDIRONDACK

art project & GALA SEPT 20 | MCARTHURS FINE FURNITURE

Jenny Pyykonen

Shawnee Hoffman

The

Zack Abbott

Robyn Cooper

Tracy Laxten

Karen Pedersen

Amanda Tozser

2014

Chairs

Read more about the artists online at artember.ca or creativeairdrie.ca

Paul Nye/Dave Sharp

Works of art you can sit on . . . that is the premise of

the 5th Annual Ravenswood AIRdirondack Art Project and Gala. Each year area artists are invited to submit proposals to create original works of art on Adirondack chairs. The submissions are juried and the final results are spectacular as you can see on this page. Each artist has created a unique piece and the styles range from delicate florals to bold and fiery skulls. This year there is even have a sports themed chair – an official Calgary Flames logo

Brenna Miller

Char Vanderhorst

chair complete with the 2013/14 team autographs. There is a chair for everyone’s taste and preference. The chairs are auctioned off Saturday Sept 20 at an exciting evening of live jazz music with the Johnny Summer’s Little Big Band complete with stations of gourmet food, and a fine wine and craft beer bar hosted by The Carre Group, all in the unique setting of McArthurs Fine Furniture (think one giant living room!). The popular evening attracts more than 150 guests who take part in the fun of the live auction of the chairs which always include some surprise

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Karen Pennifold

Paul Nye/Dave Sharp

bonus items and an exclusive silent auction. Tickets are available online at 2014airdirondackgala.eventbrite. ca Can’t attend but want to proxy bid on a chair? You can by contacting info@creativeairdrie.ca The auction has raised more than $55,000 to date for the Creative Airdrie Society (CAS). CAS is the leader of arts and culture development in Airdrie, organizing the ARTember Festival and developing grassroots public arts initiatives in the community such as the Main Street Art Project and the new Street Lamp Banners.

Taste of

Airdrie Sept 12- 28 During ARTember, these Airdrie restaurants want you to get out of the kitchen and let them do the cooking! Great dining out incentives and entertainment is lined up just for you! PLUS every time you dine out you can enter to win a $100 gift card to your favourite place. How tasty is that? A Fine Balance

2 203 Main St N 403.980.1688 Take home a dozen of Nash’s famous veggie samosas for only $12. Special Event: Sept 16 5 pm – 6 pm. Nash is going to share his famous Butter Chicken recipe! Walk in between 5 pm and 6 pm Tuesday Sept 16 and enjoy a FREE cooking class! Learn how to whip up a healthy batch of this mouthwatering dish and get a sampling of your work to enjoy!

Bambino’s Neighbourhood Pub

2145 Summerfield Blvd SE Any personal 8” pizza up to 3 topping $9 plus gst. Any medium 10” pizza up to 3 toppings $12 plus gst. Dine in Only. KARAOKE Sept 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26 at 9 pm. Open Mic Nights Sept 15, 22 8 pm. Blackstone Hexx in Concert Sept 27, 9pm

Brewsters

200 3 Stonegate Drive Craft Beer Sampling/Tastings Learn more about how the experts at Brewsters create their famous brews during select evenings during ARTember (TBA). Watch for the complete schedule at artember.ca or Brewsters.ca

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Cora

505 Main Street Towerlane Mall 50% off our hamburger or Cora Club sandwich.

Costa Vida

705 Main St S 403.948.0345 ARTember Offer: Buy one entree and two regular drinks and get a second entrée of equal or lesser value FREE!

Drizzzles

5 125 Main Street N 587.360.3749 Buy one 1lb of fudge get ¼ lb FREE!

Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery

1109 35 Mackenzie Way SW Free art with your latte! Our baristas are making your latte extra special by topping it with awesome latte art! Groove with us at Good Earth with live music and an awesome Saturday Night Special – two 5 oz glasses of wine and a shared tapas plate is only $18.85

Ilforno Pizzeria & Rose Rosse Ristorante

209 2914 Kingsview Blvd SE 403.945.4444 FREE PIZZA!!! Both Rose Rosse (upstairs) and Ilforno Pizzeria (main level) believe in their authentic wood fired pizzas so much they want to share them with you. Enjoy a FREE sampling of the famous margherita pizza with your dinner order (after 5pm). One pizza per table. No substitutions.

Krave Steakhouse

100 705 Main Street – Towerlane Mall Awesome ARTember specials every day. Check website for details kravesteakhouse.com. Live music every Saturday night, Karaoke every Thursday night at 9 pm

The Woods Restaurant and Patioh!

525 Woodside Drive NW 403.686.4653 FREE pie, it IS as easy as pie to get free dessert! Simply order a dinner entrée and a fresh slice of pie* (apple, blueberry or cherry) is your complimentary dessert. * Subject to availability.

Zenbu

5104 35 Mackenzie Way SW 403.948.3997 Get 10% off a gift card purchased after your dine-in experience.

Paros on Main

113 Main St Daily Lunch Specials from 11 am – 2:30 pm Belly dancing every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 pm

Quesada

Kingsview Market 107 2199 Market St SE Buy any one item and get the second of equal or lesser value FREE

Rico’s in the Village

136 1 Ave NE 403.980.8055 FREE pebre & tortilla chips to start your dinner experience. (One serving per table). ARTember Special Event: Sept 13, Wine & Tango 7 pm - midnight It’s tango and tapas night at Rico’s. Chilean tango instructor Ricardo Pacheco will be teaching a 90 tango class for couples, then son Rico will be whipping up a tapas spread and serving a variety of South American wines. It’s a fun night out for couples! Only $75 per person (couples preferred). Buy your tickets at ricoswineandtango.eventbrite.ca

TAJ Indian Restaurant

103 3 Stonegate Drive NW 403.948.2725 Ask about our ARTember specials when you dine in!

The Chopped Leaf

4101 35 Mackenzie Way SW 403.980.5323 Bounce back coupon offer all of ARTember – see in-store for details.

PLUS DON’T MISS: Airdrie Farmers Market

Sept 17 & 24 3:30 pm – 7 pm Plainsmen Arena 320 Centre Ave The Airdrie Farmers Market is full of culinary art. You will find specialty jams, salsas and antipasto, fresh breads, tzatziki and hummus, plus a whole range of vegetables and meats. The Market is also host to many artists who work with reclaimed wood and recycled materials, beautiful hand crafted quilts and published authors and photographers. You will find more than 60 vendors at the Market in their great new location in the Village.

Food Truck Frenzy 5.0

Sept 27 Noon – 7 pm Nose Creek Park The Airdrie Farmer’s Market last food truck frenzy of the season moves to Nose Creek Park in conjunction with Culture at the Creek. Chow down on the awesomeness of food from some of Calgary’s most exciting food trucks and enjoy live music on the Zytech Stage. Featuring: Calgary Mini Donuts, Sticky Ricky’s, Aglio e Olio, Fiasco Gelato, Taiko Taco, Wilks Booth, Vasili’s, The Sugar Cube, Family Fry Guy and Tailgate Grill! Go to artember. ca for most up to date list of vendors. A lot of the vendors are also on site for Sept 26 and 28 so check artember.ca for final listings.

Original

Meet the Judges Patrick Palardy

SLAM

on AIR

Now in its third year, the Original SLAM on AIR is an original songwriting/performing contest open to all SLAM in Airdrie members. SLAM (Supporting Local Airdrie Musicians) is a non-profit society made up of local musicians. Entries were accepted up to August 15 and You Tube videos are posted on the AIR 106 Blog site to be reviewed by the public and the judging panel of music industry professionals August 25 to 30, 2014. The top fan favorite from the AIR 106.1FM Blog Site and the judges top five picks will be invited to perform LIVE competing to win a prize package worth over $4,000. The prize package includes eight hours of professional recording studio time at Public Lunch Studios and airplay on AIR 106. “AIR 106.1 is thrilled again to be part of the Original SLAM on AIR as we continue to support local musicians and help to showcase some of the amazing talent Airdrie has to offer.” says Kevin Wallace, AIR 106.1, Program Director. The LIVE performance will be held at The Bert Church LIVE Theatre at 8:00 pm on Saturday September 13. As an added incentive performers will be receiving additional bonus points for fan representation. The more fans who attend the concert and support them, the more points they receive.

Previous winners of the Original SLAM on Air: 2012 Run Romeo Run 2013 Rob Dawson.

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Johnny Summers

Patrick is a trusted veteran of the Alberta Music scene, and has worked as a Sound Engineer for a variety of pivotal venues, studios and bands. Patrick has recently opened his own recording studio Public Lunch Studios in Calgary. He has worked closely alongside artists such as Jordan Klassen, Francis Cheer, CR. Avery and the infamous Metallica.

Johnny’s dynamic talent as a vocalist, trumpet player, arranger and composer, was born out of a true passion to exceed the status quo at every turn. Johnny has intentionally filled his life with top professionals in numerous disciplines and continues to be inspired by many he has met along the way, from the incomparable Wynton Marsalis to the core members of Harry Connick Jr.’s band.

He is a master of versatility, in both style and mood. Even after hundreds of concerts and years of working diligently on his craft, he still sees every performance as sacred. Johnny’s hours of daily practice can easily go well into the night. One of his many gifts to the audience comes in the form of expecting nothing but the best from himself and his musicians. Whether he’s fronting an 18-piece band or sitting solo in front of a piano, Johnny Summers offers and delivers something far beyond entertainment: an unforgettable experience.

Rob Dawson

Rob is a local singer/songwriter and winner of last year’s Original SLAM on AIR contest. He has been writing and performing for the last 15 years and can be seen performing at local venues around Airdrie.

SCHOOLED IN THE

ARTS Presented by Vitreous Glass

ARTember is pleased to present the first ever high school arts focused workshop. We’ve lined up professionals in their fields to give area high school students an awesome exposure to the arts. Friday, Sept 12 9 am - 1 pm

Sheri D Wilson is a spoken word artist and surrealist poet known as the Mama of Dada. She is the Artistic Director of the Calgary Spoken Word Festival and founder of the Spoken Word Program @ Banff Centre. She has been recognized by CBC as one of the Top Ten Poets in Canada and has nine collections of published poetry and two spoken word CDs.

Ali Froggatt

A recent graduate of Randolph Academy for Performing Arts intense three year triple threat program in Toronto, Ali Froggatt is thrilled to bring her training and love for the arts back to her hometown of Airdrie for ARTember. Ali has been dancing for 19 years, jumping on any opportunity she can to learn and perform. She has trained with many notable individuals in the industry most recently Lisa Auguste (SYTYCD), George Randolph and Karen Andrew.

Glen Collin

Host High School: Bert Church High School Students from all area high schools can register to attend with their own school to be included in the field trips. All sessions run for 90 minutes. Students can register for more than one session.

Glen Collin is noted for panoramic landscapes in oils. He is often found painting on location in the Alberta foothills. Born in Peace River he attended Alberta College of Art in Calgary where he graduated in 1978. Glen was honored in his third year when one of his paintings was chosen to hang in the Society of Illustrators show in New York. Glen helped start the Airdrie Artists Guild and is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a director of ARTS, Airdrie Regional Arts Society.

Meet the workshop leaders:

Veronica Funk

Johnny Summers

Johnny’s dynamic talent as a vocalist, trumpet player, arranger and composer, was born out of a true passion to exceed the status quo at every turn. He is a master of versatility, in both style and mood. Even after hundreds of concerts and years of working diligently on his craft, he still sees every performance as sacred. Johnny’s hours of daily practice can easily go well into the night. One of his many gifts to the audience comes in the form of expecting nothing but the best from himself and his musicians.

Veronica Funk was born in Winnipeg and raised in a Cree community in northern Manitoba. She studied Art & Design at Red Deer College, apprenticed with potters, stone sculptors and painters in Manitoba, and spent a year painting on a farm in Saskatchewan. She is a painter, writer and curator who currently resides near the Rocky Mountains in Airdrie, Alberta. She has been painting professionally since 1999 with work exhibited and found in private and corporate collections internationally.

Dave Lawrence

Deanne Matley

Dave Lawrence is a Canadian actor, writer, director and producer. He was born and raised in Calgary where he trained in improvisation at world-renowned Loose Moose Theatre Company under the tutelage of Keith Johnstone. It was there that he developed his original ‘banger character,’Terry’ inspiring the cult hit film, FUBAR (2002) directed by Michael Dowse.

Among her career highlights are representing the National Jazz Summit in a concert at the 100th Calgary Stampede, performing at the Calgary and Sylvan Lake jazz festivals, duetting with Tommy Banks, Al Kay and being featured as the musical entertainment on CBC Radio’s The Homestretch for their food bank fundraising Blitz Day show.

Ken Gardener

Calgary’s Deanne Matley is one of the busiest vocalists around. Well versed in jazz,big band,R&B, pop, musical theatre and a capella musical styles, she performs regularly with a duo, trio and combo, and is the vocalist for Prime Time Big Band.

Sheri D Wilson

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Ken Gardener has been a member of the Loose Moose Theatre for over 20 years where he has appeared in numerous productions, as well as performing regularly in weekly improvisation shows. Ken has also toured improvised comedy in Australia, and appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

ARTember presents

Schooled in the

arts Friday Sept 12

improv dance music voice poetry photography visual arts

Jazz Band with

Jazz Vocals with

Johnny Summers Hip Hop Dance with

Ali Froggatt

Spoken Word Poetry with

Deanne Matley

Sheri D Wilson Altered Art with

Veronica Funk

Watercolours with

Glen Collins

Loose Moose Improv with

Dave Lawrence & Ken Gardener

Sponsored by Vitreous Glass

OPEN TO AIRDRIE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SEE YOUR TO REGISTER. Register your random act of SCHOOL art to WINOFFICE at artember.ca 17

Windswept Prairie by Bev Kelly

ART IN BUSINESS Sept 12-28

Going to the bank, the doctor or even the hairdresser is a little more colourful during ARTember! That is because more than a dozen local businesses have opened their doors to area artists. Explore the art on display at these businesses over the next 17 days and then register online to WIN a $100 gift card to purchase art from your favourite artist. Register online at artember.ca Airdrie Home Furnishings, 211 East Lake Cres NE

Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery, 1109 35 Mackenzie Way SW

Airdrie Public Library, 304 Main Street Square SE

Highland Primary Care, 217 Centre Ave W

Bow Valley Credit Union, 104 1 Ave NE

Mezzanine Hair, 191 Edwards Way SW

Bow Valley Credit Union, 1600 Market Street SE

Pureform Radiology, Unit 20 105 Main Street N

Cedarwood Station, 304 First Ave NW

Rustic Ranch/Airdrie Trailer Sales, 10016 Dickson-Stevenson Trail

CIBC, 121 Main Street SW

Scotiabank, Main 102 304 Main Street Square

City Hall, 400 Main Street SE

Scotiabank, Sierra Springs, 2813 Main Street SW

Cora, 505 Main Street Towerlane Mall SW

TD Bank Towerlane Mall, 200 505 Main Street S

Drizzzles, 5 125 Main Street N

TD Bank Sierra Springs, 200 2700 Main St SW

FortisAlberta, 15 Kingsview Rd SE

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Announcing the ﬁrst TD Airdrie Mayor’s Night of the Arts (AMNA) Awards! The AMNA awards were created to recognize and celebrate the talent, energy, enthusiasm and support for and of the arts in Airdrie. Five dis�nct awards will be presented Jan 31, 2015 at the Bert Church Live Theatre with special host CBC’s Tim Tamishiro and a cast of extraordinary Airdrie talent.

NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED Qualico Communities Youth Artist Award This category is designed to recognize an individual 21 years of age and under who has shown exemplary discipline, effort, talent and promise in their chosen artistic endeavours (literary, music, dance, new media, theatre or visual arts). Hopewell Communities Emerging Artist Award This category is designed to recognize an individual who has been a part of the Airdrie arts community for less than five years and who has demonstrated excellence and creativity in their work. Artists must be responsible for creating their own work, not interpreting the work of others or creating work under the supervision of an instructor. This individual has shown exceptional promise in the area of the arts; literary, music, dance, new media, theatre or visual arts. Professional Artist Award This category is designed to recognize an individual in the arts community respected by their contemporaries for advancing and enhancing the arts through their exceptional talent and body of work. This individual has made a substantial contribution to our community in the area of the arts; literary, music, dance, new media, theatre or visual arts. Nominees shall have demonstrated an extraordinary contribution over an extended period. Vitreous Glass Champion of the Arts Award This category is designed to recognize an individual in the community who has made outstanding contributions through a variety of non-financial ways such as volunteering and mentoring; supporting the arts in Airdrie and therefore enhancing the entire arts community. Patron of the Arts Award This category is designed to recognize a business or individual in the community that has made outstanding philanthropic contributions to an Airdrie arts organization and therefore enhancing the entire arts community.

Full nomination details and forms available now online at: creativeairdrie.ca, artsairdrieab.com, airdrierotaryfestival.org, slaminairdrie.wix.com or nosecreekplayers.com,

NOMINATIONS CLOSE OCT. 30, 2014

Heritage

Fun

Explore our history and make new memories during ARTember!

Iron Horse Park Rail Journeys

Sept 14 & 21, 11 am- 4 pm Come and experience an interpretive journey on 1.6 km of track while sitting on a miniature replica train. $3.00 per person (children under 3 years of age ride for free but must be accompanied by an adult). 820 Railway Gate.

FREE Iron Horse Park Rail Journeys ALBERTA CULTURE DAYS CELEBRATION

Sept 27 & 28, 11 am- 4 pm Come and experience an interpretive journey on 1.6 km of track while sitting on a miniature replica train. All rides are FREE in celebration of Alberta Culture Days! The Iron Horse Park volun-

teers will have extra activities and displays on hand. Project Linus will be on hand with a display of handmade blankets and doing demos. These talented knitters, crocheters and quilters will be available to talk about their very special blankets for children. 820 Railway Gate.

ART OF THE HARVEST

Sept 27, 11 am – 2 pm Airdrie Ag Park The Airdrie and District Agricultural Society is proud to host this event for the third year. Horse teams and vintage equipment will be used to harvest the grain planted in the spring. This informational demo and event will have something for the very small to the very tall, and for the city dweller to those with rural roots. Located three kilometres west of Airdrie on Big Hill Springs Road. airdrieagsociety.com

The Car of the Century!

Did you know Nose Creek Museum is home to a 1914 Model T in pristine condition? Come and check out this ride and a special 1914 exhibit called “A Journey Throught Life in 1914” to commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the Model T and get a glimpse of life and events in Alberta back in 1914. The Model T on display was donated to the museum by Ted Lord who once owned the land where Edgewater, Waterstone and Summerhill neighbourhoods now exist. Museum Hours Mon – Fri 1 pm – 5 pm, Sat/Sun 1 pm – 4:30 pm Special Alberta Culture Days hours: Sept 26 10 am – 5 pm, Sept 27 Noon to 7 pm and Sept 28 Noon to 5 pm FREE ADMISSION ALL THREE DAYS!

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ENTERTAINMENT &

PARTIES Prolonged Ambience

From improv to rock bands, festival performances to jam sessions, movies and more, we have 17 days of music, song and laughter (and even a tango lesson)! BGCafe

Sept 12, 19 & 26, 6:30 pm – 10 pm The Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie’s Youth Centre Robb Ebbesen Arena 200 East Lake Cres Are you in Grade 9-12 and looking for a place to hang out, express yourself and gain some stage presence? Every Friday night during the school year, BGCafe is exploding with colorful talent! It’s a youth-driven program and is meant to be a safe place where the musical instruments are screaming out inspired notes from our talented youth!

VINYL TRAX @ KRAVE

Sept 12, 9 pm KRAVE Steakhouse Classic rock live show with Vinyl Trax. No cover charge!

MOOSE ON THE LOOSE

Sept 12, 7:30 pm Bert Church Live Theatre The Impro Show from Loose Moose Theatre Company is a fast paced comedy perfor-

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mance where our performers direct each other in improvised scenes based on information offered from the audience. Just as no two audiences are alike, no two Impro Shows are ever alike. Always fresh and always fun! Improvised comedy deluxe! Tickets $14 The Bert Church Live Theatre 1000 East Lake Blvd *Ticket price includes ARTSMARKET show. * This show is not part of the Season Subscriptions.

Let’s Tango!

Sept 13, 7 pm – midnight Rico’s in the Village It’s tango and tapas night at Rico’s. Chilean tango instructor Ricardo Pacheco will be teaching a 90 min tango class for couples, then son Rico will be whipping up a tapas spread and serving a variety of South American wines. It’s a fun night out for couples! Only $75 per person (includes lessons, food and wines). Buy your tickets at www.ricoswineandtango.eventbrite.ca

AIRdirondack Gala

Prolonged Ambience

Sept 13 & 27, 7 pm – 9 pm Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery Groove with us at Good Earth with the great sound of Adam Scotten and an awesome Saturday Night Special – two 5 oz glasses of wine and a shared tapas plate is only $18.85

SLAM on AIR! Original Songwriting Competition Finale

Sept 13, 8 pm - 10 pm Bert Church LIVE Theatre Original SLAM on AIR songwriting/ performance finale concert. The top six local musical acts battle to a prize package worth over $4,000. FREE Admission slaminairdie@outlook.com

Movies That Matter: The Avenue

Sept 15, Noon – 1:30 pm City Hall See how the community – residents, artists and businesses – joined forces to take back their neighbourhood and make it stronger. A testament to the power of art and community. FREE.

Cozy Corner Jam

Sept 16 & 23, 6:30 pm – 9 pm Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery Open to anyone novice to pro to bring their instrument and join the jam session in the cozy corner.

LIVE MUSIC @ Krave

Narda Roberts Live @ Krave

Live Music with Lou Rye

ZYTECH STAGE

Sept 19, 9 pm KRAVE Steakhouse Live show TBA. No cover charge!

Sept 20, 7pm – 9 pm Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery Groove with us at Good Earth with great tunes by the legendary Lou Rye and an awesome Saturday Night Special – two 5 oz glasses of wine and a shared tapas plate is only $18.85

5th Annual Ravenswood AIRdirondack Gala

Sept 20, 7 pm McArthurs Fine Furniture The party of ARTember! We take over McArthurs Fine Furniture, (think world’s biggest living room!), bring in an incredible jazz band, exceptional food, wines and craft beers. After the auction the band kicks it up a notch and we dance the night away! Tickets are all inclusive and available online 2014airdirondackgala.eventbrite.ca

Krave Steakhouse Blues, rock, funk, R&B, dance the night away with us. No cover charge.

Sept 26, 27 & 28 Nose Creek Park See complete details on page 34

Blakkstone Hexx Roxx Bambino’s Pub

Sept 27, 8 pm Bambino’s Pub Get your rock on with this great night out featuring Blakkstone Hexx taking the stage at 9 pm and special guests Clockwork Crows open the show at 8 pm. Call the pub for all the details 403.945.9755 2145Summerfield Blvd SE.

Sunday Cinema: Muppets Most Wanted

Sept 21, 1:30 pm – 3 pm Airdrie Public Library While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick. FREE.

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The Collaboration Project

Drop by the Chinook Winds fire hall’s main foyer between 8:30am and 4:30pm and enjoy the work of abstract artist Koos de Jongh. Organized into three distinct panels, the installation of paintings takes advantage of the hall’s unique open design. 2525 Chinook Winds Dr SW

2 Miller Street Art Gallery

Located at the entrance to Nose Creek Park this is one of the few free spaces for aerosol art in the province and gives artists the opportunity to share their talents. Artists come from far and wide year round so the artwork is always changing. Free workshop Sept. 26-28 during Culture at the Creek. Nose Creek Park, Main St. N

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Art Walk Airdrie’s public art scene is growing! This painting by local street artist Zach Abbott is your guide to some great public art pieces and venues in Airdrie. To learn more details and see actual images of the works and the artists, visit eatplaystayairdrie.ca or creativeairdrie.ca

Six handcrafted totem poles stand in Gwacheon Park (part of Nose Creek Park), donated by Airdrie’s sister city, Gwacheon, South Korea. Gwacheon artisan Kim Ji-Moung crafted the totems. Nose Creek Park, Main St. N

4 Iron Horse Park Mural

This art piece by local artist Glen Collin is an ongoing masterpiece paying tribute to the railroads. You can see the progress inside the station house when you go for a rail journey. 820 Railway Gate SW

5 MacGillivray Park Sculpture

The developers of the Creekside Crossing shopping area installed a twisted stainless steel sculpture by metal artist Dan Hlus as part of the park space which is dedicated to fur trader Duncan McGillivray who actually travelled just northwest of present day Airdrie. Corner of Eighth St. and First Ave. NW

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This new project was unveiled in July and features 33 works of art on street lamps along First Avenue and Eighth Street. Take a walk, start at the Sobey’s entrance on 8th and explore the art all the way over the McKee Bridge on 1st Avenue.

7 Miller Mural

What was once just an old metal storage facility has since become art. The owners of the property, Miller Trucking, hired area artists Zach Abbott and Graham Masters to make the transformation. First Ave, between First St. and Edwards Way NW

8 Honouring the Ancestors

The traffic utility box was turned into a work of art in 2012 by Veronica Funk as part of the Awesome Airdrie initiative. Corner of Main St. and First Ave. NW

9 Main Street Art Project

Discover the work of hundreds of Airdrie residents along a 300-foot mural on an empty lot. The Main Street Art Project combines the talents of more than 30 artists and 1,100 eager volunteers. Centre Ave. and Main St.

10 Airdrie Public Library

Throughout the year, Airdrie Public Library (APL) plays host to local, regional and travelling art, with six exhibitions a year of approximately 70 pieces each. 111, 304 Main St. S

11 City Hall

The Centennial Sphere sculpture outside City Hall on Main Street was a community-driven art project created to celebrate Airdrie’s Centennial in 2009. The piece was created by Cochrane artist Honsun Chu. The main foyer and meeting rooms at City Hall also feature local art displays. 400 Main St. S

12 FortisAlberta Utility Cubicle Art Wraps

Talk about thinking outside the box! Airdrie has the only artist-designed wraps in the province. There are currently 11 wraps – five of them new this summer! To find all of them visit creativeairdrie.ca

13 RAVENSWOOD AIRDIRONDACK ART PROJECT

From June through September discover a dozen original works of art on Adirondack chairs displayed around the city. These one-of-a-kind masterpieces are auctioned off Sept. 20 at a fundraising gala at McArthurs Fine Furniture for Creative Airdrie. See page 10 for details.

14 The Centre Murals

The Boys & Girls Club Mural in Airdrie (Ron Ebbesen Arena) is home to an awesome series of three art pieces created by local artists Michelle Pickering, Zach Abbot and Jessica Bennett. The display is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm 200 East Lake Cres. NE

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15 Genesis Place

In the windows of Genesis Place on East Lake Blvd, near the indoor soccer fields, discover the stained glass work Out of the Blue by Heinz and Patricia Demes. While at Genesis Place, check out the metal tiles created in Phase One by Airdrie school children to create a lasting legacy. Be sure to stand back; the tiles represent a panoramic view of the landscape of Airdrie. 800 East Lake Blvd. NE

16 Bert Church Theatre

A free ARTSmart takes place in the theatre lobby Sept 12- 14. See page 8 for details. An exciting new art installation called Applause will be installed during ARTember. Meet the Artist James C Smith Sept 19 7pm as he gives an inspiring talk on public art. 1010 East Lake Blvd. NE

Reunion and Sagewood Sculptures

Two of Airdrie’s northwest neighbourhoods boast sculptures for all to enjoy. Both are by Cochrane bronze sculptors Don and Shirley Begg. The Reunion statue honours the Bowen family, which originally farmed the land. Reunion Blvd. and Reunion Gateway NW The Sagewood statue’s theme was chosen because of Airdrie residents’ love of soccer and the neighbourhood’s close proximity to the Monklands soccer fields. Sagewood Blvd. and Sagewood Dr. SW

WORKSHOPS Airdrie is bursting with arts workshops during ARTember. Find the perfect class, come to an author reading, join in a Scrabble game or simply join in a group session at one of these venues.

4 Cats Art Studio 403.980.0283 354 1 Ave NW

Fall Family Portrait Workshop

Sept 12, 12 pm – 1:30 pm or 6:30 pm – 8 pm Create a wonderful family keepsake during this fun-filled event! Together sculpt & paint a Family Portrait in our beautiful studio using polymer clay and acrylics on a canvas panel. $45 per family. Register online at www.4cats.com/airdrie-workshops

Mad Hatter Family Tea Party Workshop

12 pm – 1:30 pm or 6:30 pm – 8 pm Relive the Allice in Wonderland tea party as you and your child create whimsical minifigurines from polymer clay together! $45 per family. Register online at www.4cats. com/airdrie-workshops

Clay Wind Chime Workshop

Sept 26, 6:30 pm – 8 pm Create and explore the techniques of earthware clay and create a one-of-a-Kind clay wind chime during this 4Cats family workshop. $45 per family. Register online at www.4cats.com/airdrie-workshops

Muk Luk Magpies 403.948.0691 103 2966 Main St. SE

Falling Leaves Workshop

Sept 19, 10 am – 2 pm Muk Luk Magpies This is a quick appetizer class to stained glass. In just a few hours you’ll learn the techniques of stained glass while you create your own one-of-a-kind fall sun catcher. No experience necessary. For ages 16+. PLEASE NOTE: DRESS CODE -Closed toed shoes and long pants are required! ARTember Special FEE: $40 +GST Register by phone or in person.

Beginner Stained Glass Workshop

Sept 20, 8:30 am - 4 pm Join us for this fun exciting class as we guide you with step-by-step instruction through your first stained glass panel. In just a matter of hours you will learn the techniques and skills needed to cut glass, grind, fit, foil, solder and finish a “Tiffany” style stained glass piece. No experience necessary. All supplies included. For ages 16+. PLEASE NOTE: DRESS CODE -Closed toed shoes and long pants are required! FEE: $145+GST *ARTEMBER SPECIAL 15% OFF – FEE $145 + GST Register by phone or in person.

This ‘N’ That Fusing Workshop

Sept 20, 9 am - 11 am or 1 pm – 3 pm Finally a class that offers the student lots of options, Call in your $20 deposit to book your spot and decide what projects you want to make the day of the class. Choose from a wacky tack

plate, tea bag catchers, garden stake, window treasures or fridge magnets. Make as much as you can in the time allowed and pay for the projects you make less your deposit. All projects will be taken to a tack temperature. This is a great way to learn all about fusing glass! All supplies included. No experience necessary. For ages 4+.(Please note: parent accompaniment required for ages 4-12.) PLEASE NOTE: DRESS CODE -Closed toed shoes and long pants are required! ARTember Special 15% off! FEE: $20 deposit required to book a spot +GST (Project fees will vary depending on # of items made). Register by phone or in person.

Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery 1109, 35 Mackenzie Way SW

Mini Abstract Painting Workshop

Sept 13, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm The $45 ticket includes one free drink & live music by talented musician, Adam Scotten. Students will take their completed masterpiece home at the end of the evening. Each budding artist is invited to bring a tiny found or natural object to collage into their own miniature abstract painting (e.g. pressed flower, sea shell, fabric, button). This small insignia could hold special memories for the artist. Canvas, paints & tools will be provided. Please wear casual clothing or bring an apron. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants, aged 18 & up. Bev Kelly, B.Ed. is a local Airdrie artist and educator. She infuses color, texture & vibrancy into abstract and impressionistic paintings and successfully evokes creativity in both budding and experienced artists. Tickets can be purchased at Good Earth or from bevkellyfineart@gmail.com or bevkellyfineart.com by Tuesday Sept 9.

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Inspirations from the Everyday – Author Reading

Sept 18, 7 pm – 8 pm Local Author Tandy Balson will be sharing her thoughts on writing and publishing her first book, “Inspirations from the Everyday”. Tandy will also do several readings from this collection of short inspirational stories.

Wine Glass Painting Workshop

Sept 27, 7 pm – 9 pm Looking for a night out with some friends? Want to try a project with your partner? Come out for a fun evening of designing, painting, and drinks! This is for beginners! You do not need to know how to paint – We have a trick up our sleeve for you! Each person will hand paint 4 wine glasses. COST: $45, includes all supplies and one drink of choice (coffee, tea, specialty drink, beer or wine) from Good Earth Café. Please call or email to preregister. CONTACT: Alicia @ 403-9992547 or cre8iveways@telus.net

Airdrie Knitters

Sept 14, 15, 21, 22 & 28, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Come and knit one, purl two with members of the Airdrie Knitters, Share projects and ideas with this tight-knit group!

award-winning playwright and instructor of the Bert Church Theatre P.A.C.K. program. She enjoys working with children and seeing their confidence grow while having fun and gaining an appreciation for the dramatic arts.

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Cre8ive Ways Studio

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Inspirations from the Everyday – Author Reading

Sept 21, 2 pm – 3 pm Local Author Tandy Balson will be sharing her thoughts on writing and publishing her first book, “Inspirations from the Everyday”. Tandy will also do several readings from this collection of short inspirational stories.

Nose Creek Park Main Street

Mini Drama Camp with Nose Creek Players FREE!!

403.999.2547 or cre8iveways@telus.net 403-988 Yankee Valley Blvd SE All classes except where noted please call or email to register.

Learn 2 Paint

Sept 12 1 pm – 6 pm (drop in) Join local artist Lee Krywko and learn how to paint an incredible space scene using spray paint! Protective goggles, gloves, dust mask, and painters coat are supplied. Come any time during the drop in hours. Please RSVP to ensure enough supplies. It should take about 20 minutes per person. This is for all ages. COST: $25

Sept 27 - Ages 7 to 10 12 noon to 2 pm; Ages 11 to 16 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Nose Creek Park (As part of Culture at the Creek) Children are invited to explore the dramatic arts in this free fun two hour session. Come and do theatre activities and create a short skit for parents and other festival goes to enjoy!

Hand Built Pottery

No registration required!

Science Experiments Workshop

Instructors: Robin McKittrick: Vice President and Co-Artistic Director of Nose Creek Players. Robin is an award-winning playwright who works with kids throughout the week. He enjoys passing along theatre skills to the younger generation and to flame passion for the arts. Kim Cheel: President and Co-Artistic Director of Nose Creek Players. Kim is an

Sept 13, 10 am - noon for kids; 1 pm 3 pm for adults Join local potter Rylee Petkau and learn from the best! You will be working on a hand building clay project that will be finished with a slip glaze. There will also be a demo of the pottery wheel. Max 12 students per class. COST: $28 Sept 13, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Come explore the world of science in a fun artistic way! We will play with colourful reactions and cool effects of dry ice! This class will be focused on the fun, not the technical. Ages 4+. COST: $20.

Alcohol Ink Tile Coaster Workshop

Sept 13, 1:30 pm - 12:30 pm Alcohol Ink tile coaster – Try your hand at something truly different by making a set of 4 coasters plus a piece of tile art! Using the vibrant colours of alcohol inks, test out their organic nature by creating useful pieces of art! COST: $20

Mixed Media Flowers Workshop

Sept 14, 10:30-11:30 AM Let’s create a beautiful piece of art together using paint, paper, stamps, and all sorts of mixed media items! Learn some fun techniques you can use in all of your art! Ages 8-15. COST: $18

Soulful Sunday Intuitive Painting Workshop

Sept 14, 2 pm – 4:30 pm An incredibly peaceful and fulfilling way to treat yourself to some inner peace and creativity. We start off with a guided meditation; then head into the art room to paint on a large canvas with an open heart and mind. This class is for everyone. No experience necessary. You will paint anything that feels right. Brushes optional! Mature teens and adults only please. COST: $35

Silk Art in a Bowl Workshop

Sept 15, 7 pm – 9 pm Learn from a wonderful local artist Charlene Jacobsen as she teaches you how to paint on silk. Then in a second class on September 23rd from 7 pm -9 pm, you will inlay it into a bowl or plate to make a piece you can show off and use. Mature teens and adults only please. COST: $65/2 classes.

Adult Pottery Workshop

Sept 16, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Yes, you can make pottery too! Join potter Rylee Petkau and try out the pottery wheel to make your very own piece of functional art! Come back on September 27th to glaze your piece for an additional $18. COST: $45

Kids Whimsical Owl Painting

Sept 16, 6:45 pm – 8 pm A fun evening out for kids to learn how to paint a whimsical owl using acrylic paints. We will be painting on a 12” x 16” canvas! COST: $20

Altered Bottle Workshop

Sept 18, 1 pm – 2 pm or 7 pm – 8 pm Funky and interesting! You will learn to make a piece of art out of a glass bottle using an array of unexpected pieces. The end result will be a unique bottle worthy of being on display as art! For mature teens and adults. COST: $25

Ladies Night Out Workshop

Sept 19, 7 pm – 9:30 pm Ladies, ready for a night out with some friends, or looking to meet some new ones? You don’t want to miss this night! Everyone will be making 2 alcohol ink tile coasters, 2 pairs of earrings, and 2 hand painted wine glasses! I will even serve you a glass or two of wine! COST: $50 per person, includes all supplies and wine!

Family Tree Canvas

Sept 20, 12:30 – 4:30 pm, by appointment Make a family keepsake to treasure forever or give to a loved one! All family members should be present, but we can send some paint home if someone is missing. Appointments should take 10-20 minutes. COST: $18

Mother/Daughter Day

Sept 20, 2 pm – 4 pm Moms, bring your young lady to have a little bonding time making products to pamper yourselves! You will each make a pair of beaded earrings, and a bracelet, plus you will blend an all natural body spritzer and bath salts! COST: $40/pair.

Meal Planner/Chore Chart Workshop

Sept 17, 1 pm - 2:30 pm or 7 pm - 8:30 pm September means busy and getting back into routine! Start now to get organized this fall. Design the perfect menu to fit your home or a chore chart to help keep your children on track! COST: $22

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Gratitude Journal

Sept 21, 1 pm – 3 pm Studies have traced a range of impressive benefits to the simple act of writing down the things for which we’re grateful, including better sleep, fewer symptoms of illness, and more happiness among adults and kids alike. Join me to create your very own fun, creative gratitude journal that will have you craving to write in it every day! COST: $25

Cre8ive Entrepreneurs for Adults

Sept 22, 7 pm – 9 pm (5 week class) NOTE LOCATION IronHorse Park 820 Railway Gate SW After many successful Entrepreneur Kids programs and an overwhelming request from adults, Cre8ive Ways has customized a 5 week course to teach you all the important pieces you need to learn to start a “cre8ive” business from the ground level. You will learn how to understanding cost, profit, how to pay yourself, how to sell online, Facebook and other online marketing, selling at craft sales, building a website, and designing business cards and flyers. This will be geared to selling your handmade product. COST: $225

DIY Chalkboard & Chalkboard Paint

Sept 24, 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm We can’t wait to teach you how to make your very own chalkboard paint in whatever colour you want! We’ll blend it, then paint a wood piece into a chalkboard to take home! COST: $18

Mixed Media Birds on Wood Workshop

Sept 24, 7 pm - 8:30 pm Whimsical, fun, creative! Let’s have a great time cre8ing a fun piece of art for any room! We will be working on a 2ft piece of 100 year old barn board and giving it an antique painted look before adding our cre8ively cute birds! COST: $30

Rock ART on Canvas

Sept 26, 7 pm – 8 pm Clever ideas turned into art using the simplest of ingredients! Let us show you how! We will be making two separate pictures on a flat canvas that can easily be framed. All ages. COST: $18

Airdrie Public Library 111 302 Main St Square 403.948.0600

Decorate the Den: Teens in the Library

Sept 12, 3 pm – 4 pm Teens in grades 7-9 are invited to take part in decorating the new teen room at the library. FREE.Teens in the Library

Maureen Enns, Author, Artist & Activist

Sept 13, 11 am – 1 pm Author, Artist & Activist Maureen Enns will share stories of her studies of wild animals in their natural habitat along with video clips of her experience. FREE.

Wolf Charcoal Drawing

Sept 13, 11 am -1 pm Local artist Veronica Funk will be teaching an easy wolf charcoal drawing workshop for families after the presentation by author & artist Maureen Enns. FREE

Stories & Crafts

Adult Art Workshop

Creative Writing with Ellen Kelly

Journaling with Sharon Christie

Sept 13, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Stories & Crafts is a monthly drop-in program of seasonal stories and unique arts & crafts for children and their caregivers to share. Aimed at children 2-12 years. FREE

Sept 15, 6:30 pm - 8pm Join author Ellen Kelly as she teaches introductory non-fiction writing based on personal experience. She believes that people learn and create more effectively when they are having fun. Registration is required. FREE.

Sept 20, 3 pm - 4:30 pm Artist Veronica Funk will be sharing her techniques with the use of markmaking and vibrant colour to create an abstract initial painting workshop for adults. Registration is required. FREE.

Sept 24, 7 pm – 8 pm Sharon Christie, Outreach Coordinator with Alberta Health Services, will lead a journaling workshop for adults at the library. Registration is required. FREE

Spoken Word Poetry with Sheri-D Wilson

Sept 16 & 23, 7 pm – 8 pm Join the Adult Scrabble Club in a library-sponsored program that welcomes all adult Scrabble players for a night of entertainment! No registration is required. FREE.

Sept 25, 7 pm – 8 pm Sheri-D Wilson is a Spoken Word Artist and Surrealist Poet known as the “Mama of Dada.” Along with 9 collections of poetry, she has 2 Spoken Word CDs, and 4 award-winning Video-Poems. FREE.

Knitters Group

Tween Zone: Lego Mania

Adult Scrabble Club

Sept 18 & 25, 6:30 pm - 8pm Join the Knitters Group in a librarysponsored program that is geared to experience knitters and those looking to learn the basics in a social atmosphere. No registration required. FREE.

Chess Club

Sept 18, 6:30 pm – 8 pm The Chess Club also offers a librarysponsored program full of entertainment & challenge which everyone is welcome to join! FREE.

Junior Artists

Sept 20, 1 pm – 2:30 pm The Junior Artists program is offered in partnership with professional artists and is geared towards children 9-12 years old. Local artist Bob Harriman will be teaching a painting workshop for kids. Registration is required. FREE.

Sept 26, 3 pm – 4 pm Tweens in grades 4-6 are invited to the library for a Tween Zone afternoon of Lego Mania. Demo of Lego robotics from Airdrie’s Nein Vipers FFLL (First Lego League), Lego building afterwards. Drop in. FREE.

L’heure du conte

Sept 27, 1:30-2:30pm L’heure du conte This French immersion storytime features books, rhymes, and crafts, and is led by an early childhood French educator. Aimed at children currently in K-2 French immersion, but all are welcome. FREE.

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CREEK Culture at the Creek is Airdrie’s celebration of Alberta Culture Days, providing FREE activities for all ages in one great location. We take over the five acre Nose Creek Park smack dab in the middle of Airdrie and fill it with live music, tons of hands –on art activities for all ages, multicultural performances, displays and experiences, awesome public art participation projects and food trucks from all over! Note some events are one day only, please read carefully to avoid disappointment!

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CREEK Sept. 26-28

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Nose Creek Park All Schools Performing Arts Showcase Presented by the City of Airdrie

Friday Sept 26, ONLY 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Friday is all about our local performing arts programs in schools. Join the choirs and bands from kindergarten to grade 12 for an energetic show from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm on the Zytech Stages. RAIN OR SHINE! Festival seating bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Zytech Main Stage (festival seating) Middle School & High School Bands 9:00 – 9:45 Good Shepherd 9:45 – 10:30 Meadowbrook 10:30 – 11:30 George McDougall HS 11:30 – 12:30 St. Martin de Porres HS

Zytech Amphitheatre (beside pond) Elementary School Choirs 8:45 – 9:15 R.J.Hawkey (Grade 4 9:30 – 10:00 A. E. Bowers (Grade 4) 10:15 – 10:45 Ecole Edwards (Grade3 and 4) 11:00 – 11:30 Nose Creek (Grade 3 and 4) 11:30 – noon Our Lady Queen of Peace (Grade 3)

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This year we are pleased to bring a new stage set up – an outdoor clamshell bandstand that allows for festival seating in the lower north east corner of Nose Creek Park (near the Totem Poles). Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a true festival style presentation of great acts from Airdrie and area. We will also utilize the wooden amphitheatre adjacent to the pond for several performances so be prepare to be entertained! RAIN OR SHINE!!! Join our emcee magician Ryan Jade on the Zytech Main Stage Saturday Sept 27 and Sunday Sept 28 for two fun filled days of entertainment featuring: Arie’s Angels - acoustic Filipino family band Race the Sunset – light rock band Stephanie Romaniuk – Ukrainian soloist Kaitee Dal Pra – country solo artist Chicago Pete - blues piano player Filipino Women’s League Traditional Dance Barely Zebra – country/blues band Teotl Mexican Dance Troupe Rotary Festival of Performing Arts – showcase of vocalists Jesse Robbins - blues solo artist Jubilations Theatre Ouda Ouda - Reggae band Shimmy with Suzy – belly dancing Sealegs – folk band

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PLUS Bonus entertainment on the Zytech Amphitheatre Stage (by the pond) McSquinty’s Celtic Band Airdrie Drum and Pipe Band Nose Creek Mini Players Avenue Cupcake Eating Contest Rotary Festival of Performing Arts Showcase NOT ALL PERFORMANCES WERE CONFIRMED AT PRESS TIME

PLEASE GO ONLINE TO ARTEMBER.CA FOR THE FINAL UPDATED LISTINGS AND START TIMES FOR ALL STAGE PERFORMANCES

SPECIAL HEADLINE PERFORMANCE

Saturday Sept 27, 6 pm Garth Prince Garth Prince (World Music, African Influenced Pop) is a multiple award-winning songwriter, humanitarian and performer whose angelic voice and passion for music is deeply rooted in his humble beginnings. His engaging live performances entertain, educate and share the wonders, visuals, joy, culture and beauty of his African roots in song, stories and audience participation.

SPECIAL CLOSING DAY PERFORMANCE

Sunday Sept 28, 4 pm Circles of Rhythm Zytech Main Stage An interactive drum circle with re-known facilitator Judy Atkinson. Join in the closing celebrations of ARTember 2014 by joining others on stage for a joyful and profound experience for all ages by learning to play drums from around the world.

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PLUS: AIRIE’S ANGELS ALBERTO SAN MARTIN BARELY ZEBRA CHICAGO PETE FILIPINO WOMEN’S LEAGUE JESSE ROBBINS JUBILATIONS KAITEE DAL PRA MCSQUINTY’S OUDA OUDA RACE THE SUNSET SEALEGS SHIMMY WITH SUZY STEPHANIA ROMANIUK TEOTL AND MORE! SEE ARTEMBER.CA FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE

FESTIVAL SEATING

Bring your blanket or lawn chair, shows go on rain or shine!

Propak

Art Pavilion

The arts tent is open for everyone to come and explore a ton of different hands-on arts projects while exploring other cultures including Alberta’s aboriginal history, mandela making, totem poles, sand art, mad dots, living statues and even a Japanese Garden are part of the experience for children. Quiet time can be found inside the tent at The Hair Lounge Cozy Corner where volunteers from the Airdrie Public Library will read children’s stories. The pavilion is coordinated by 4Cats Art Studio and Community Links/Welcoming Airdrie. WIN one of 25 $10 gift cards for the Toy Store Upstairs when you complete your Propak Art Pavilion Passport!

AIRDRIE EYE CARE CENTRE PRESENTS FREE FACE PAINTING

Inside the Propak Art Pavilion every day for children between 2 and 14 years.

Hopewell Communities Photo Fun Booth

We’ve got an awesome photo booth station set up with all sorts of silly props for you to have your photo taken in! Instantly receive a FREE strip of classic photo memories of your day in the park. Be sure to leave one of them on our wall of fame!

The AIM Living Room

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An entire living room made out of recycled plastic.. whaaaaaaat? Yes! The engineers at Alta Innovative Manufacturing have created a totally cool space to climb all over plus check out the cool “leftovers” artwork – purge from their manufacturing plant that looks like works of art. PS Everything here is 100% recyclable!!!!

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Imagine a giant colour by number and tons of baskets of crayonsâ&#x20AC;Śthat is exactly what we have set up for all ages to come and help us colour the incredible work of art by artist Lia Golemba. Free crayon packs to kids 10 and under.

The Pharmasave Finger Knit Jungle

Anyone can do finger knitting! Try your hand (pun intended!) at this and then attached your creation to the roof to help create a crazy tactile walkthough experience.

ART from the Dump

Join the world-wide phenomenon of creating art from recycled materials at Art from the Dump. Create temporary sculptures during this highly engaging and educational project created with the help of The City of Airdrie Waste & Recycling.

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We have a variety of hands-on art projects for kids to try and you could win one of 10 $25 gift cards for The Store Upstairs by completing all the activity stations created by 4 Cats Airdrie and Welcoming Airdrie!

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Avenue Cupcake Eating Contest

The Kite Guy

Check out the incredible kites at the Kite Guy booth – talk nice to Bud and he might let you help glide a GIANT BUMBLE BEE or dragon through the sky – Mary Poppins was right… “let’s go fly a kite…”

CARtember

Join the Airdrie Time Travellers Car Club members as they put on a mini show and shine with some “wheely cool” cars that should be declared works of art! Find them on the grass along the entrance to Nose Creek Park on Saturday only during Culture at the Creek

Miller Aerosol Art Camp

Friday get a hands on lesson from the pros, Saturday come and watch the pros at work and Sunday take part in contests and fun with great prizes from Sully’s and more! Noon to 5 pm each day. All ages welcome. Miller Paint Park, entrance to Nose Creek Park

Mini Drama Camp with Nose Creek Players FREE!!

Children are invited to explore the dramatic arts in this free fun two hour session. Come and do theatre activities and create a short skit for parents and other festival goes to enjoy! Ages 7 to 10, 12 noon to 2 pm Saturday Ages 11 to 16, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Saturday No registration required!

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CULTURE at the

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Quilted Clothesline

Food Truck Frenzy 5.0

Sept 27 Noon - 7 pm The Airdrie Farmer’s Market last food truck frenzy of the season moves to Nose Creek Park in conjunction with Culture at the Creek. Chow down on the awesomeness of food from some of Calgary’s most exciting food trucks and enjoy live music on the Zytech Stage. Featuring: Calgary Mini Donuts, Sticky Ricky’s, Aglio e Olio, Fiasco Gelato, Taiko Taco, Wilks Booth, Vasili’s, The Sugar Cube, Family Fry Guy and Tailgate Grill! Go to artember. ca for most up to date list of vendors. A lot of the vendors are also on site for Sept 26 and 28 so check artember.ca for final listings.

The Quilted Clothesline

Come and discover the gorgeous work of the Airdrie and District Quilt Guild as they display a clothesline’s worth of quilting in the park! Meet club members and buy a raffle ticket to win fabricated work of art. Proceeds assist the Guild in creating 20 to 30 quilts a year for various organizations and causes such as Community Links, Habitat for Humanity and Bethany Care and Adopt a Family (Christmas).

BrightPath Kids Tie-Dye Station

Create your one of a kind tie-dye masterpiece at the BrightPath Kids tie-dye station! Fun for the whole family!

Jamming with Solfeo Music Academy

Meet Juno award winning musician Alberto San Martin and try your hand at playing the ukulele! Plus join Alberto for a kids only jam session on the Zytech amphitheatre stage Friday at noon and Saturday at 3 pm.

The Great Cupcake Eating Challenge

2 pm, Sunday Sept 28 Amphitheatre Stage How many cupcakes can you eat in eight minutes? Did you know the world record is 42??? If you think you can even come close (9, 10?) then be one of the first 24 people to register online at theavenuecakery@gmail.com before September 25. The actual eating frenzy takes place in Nose Creek Park on the Amphitheatre Stage. The winner gets MORE cupcakes ( if you want) because the winner receives a $250 gift certificate, an incredibly cool t-shirt, their photo on the wall of fame at the Cakery and bragging rights of course... until next year!

Events calendar at a glance This quick reference highlights all the daily activities. Read full descriptions throughout the guide.

Ongoing

Saturday, Sept 13

Eco-Art Exhibit September 13-30

Science Experiments Workshop Cre8ive Ways Studio

Art in Business Sept 12 – 28

Taste of Airdrie Sept 12 – 28

Friday, Sept 12

SCHOOLED IN THE ARTS Presented by Vitreous Glass Bert Church High School

Art market Bert Church Theatre Wolf Charcoal Drawing Airdrie Public Library

Fall Family Portrait Workshop 4 Cats Art Studio

Stories & Crafts Airdrie Public Library

Decorate the Den: Teens in the Library Airdrie Public Library BGCAFE The Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie’s Youth Centre Location MOOSE ON THE LOOSE Bert Church Live Theatre

Vinyl Trax @ Krave Krave Steakhouse

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Maureen Enns, Author, Artist & Activist Airdrie Public Library

ARTSmarket Sept 12, 13 & 14 Bert Church Live Theatre

Learn 2 Paint Cre8ive Ways studio

Hand Built Pottery Cre8ive Ways Studio

Alcohol Ink Tile Coaster Workshop Cre8ive Ways Studio Mini Abstract Painting Workshop Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery Let’s Tango! Rico’s in the Village Prolonged Ambience Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery SLAM on AIR! Original Songwriting Competition Finale Bert Church LIVE Theatre

Sunday, Sept 14

Mixed Media Flowers Workshop Cre8ive Ways Studio Soulful Sunday Intuitive Painting Workshop Cre8ive Ways Studio Iron Horse Park Rail Journeys 820 Railway Gate. Airdrie Knitters Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery Art market Bert Church Theatre

Monday, Sept 15

Movies That Matter: The Avenue City Hall

Adult Pottery Workshop Cre8ive Ways Studio Kids Whimsical Owl Painting Cre8ive Ways studio Adult Scrabble Club Airdrie Public Library Butter Chicken Cooking Class A Fine Balance

Wednesday, Sept 17 Meal Planner/Chore Chart Workshop Cre8ive Ways Studio Airdrie Farmers Market 320 Centre Ave.

Thursday Sept 18

Silk Art in a Bowl Workshop Cre8ive Ways Studio

Knitters Group Airdrie Public Library

Cozy Corner Jam Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery

Mad Hatter Family Tea Party Workshop 4 Cats Art Studio BGCAFE The Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie’s Youth Centre Location

Cre8ive Ways Studio

Public Art Talk

Bert Church Theatre

LIVE MUSIC @Krave Krave Steakhouse

Saturday Sept 20 Altered Bottle Workshop Cre8ive Ways Studio

Tuesday, Sept 16

Falling Leaves Workshop Muk Luk Magpies

Ladies Night Out!

Creative Writing with Ellen Kelly Airdrie Public Library

Airdrie Knitters Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery

Friday Sept 19

Chess Club Airdrie Public Library Inspirations from the Everyday – Author Reading Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery

Adult Art Workshop Airdrie Public Library AIRdirondack Art Gala McArthurs Fine Furniture Live Music with Lou Rye Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery

Sunday, Sept 21

Iron Horse Park Rail Journeys 820 Railway Gate Gratitude Journal Cre8ive Ways Studio Airdrie Knitters Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery

Beginner Stained Glass Workshop Muk Luk Magpies

Sunday Cinema: Muppets Most Wanted Airdrie Public Library

This ‘N’ That Fusing Workshop Muk Luk Magpies

Inspirations from the Everyday – Author Reading Grace Baptist Church

Family Tree Canvas Cre8ive Ways Studio Junior Artists Airdrie Public Library Mother/Daughter Day Cre8ive Ways Studio

Monday, Sept 22

Cre8ive Entrepreneurs for Adults Airdrie Victory Church Airdrie Knitters Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery

Tuesday, Sept 23

Hopewell Communities Photo Fun Booth Nose Creek Park

BGCAFE The Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie’s Youth Centre Location

The Cooper’s Crossing Crazy Crayon Colouring Wall Nose Creek Park

Adult Scrabble Club Airdrie Public Library

The Cooper’s Crossing Crazy Crayon Colouring Wall Nose Creek Park

Narda Roberts LIVE Krave Steakhouse

The Pharmasave Finger Knit Jungle Nose Creek Park

Cozy Corner Jam Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery

Wednesday, Sept 24 Airdrie Farmers Market 320 Centre Ave.

The Pharmasave Finger Knit Jungle Nose Creek Park

DIY Chalkboard & Chalkboard Paint Cre8ive Ways Studio

ART from the Dump Nose Creek Park

Mixed Media Birds on Wood Workshop Cre8ive Ways Studio Journaling with Sharon Christie Airdrie Public Library

Miller Aerosol Art Camp Nose Creek Park The Hair Lounge Library Reading Corner Nose Creek Park

Thursday, Sept 25 Knitters Group Airdrie Public Library

Free Face Painting with Airdrie Eye Care Centre Nose Creek Park

Spoken Word Poetry with Sheri-D Wilson Airdrie Public Library

The Quilted Clothesline Nose Creek Park

Friday, Sept 26 ALBERTA CULTURE DAYS All Schools Performing Arts Showcase Nose Creek Park

Tween Zone: Lego Mania Airdrie Public Library Clay Wind Chime Workshop 4 Cats Art Studio Rock ART on Canvas Cre8ive Ways Studio

Propak Art Pavilion Nose Creek Park

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Ukulele Jam with Alberto San Martin Nose Creek Park

ART from the Dump Nose Creek Park

Saturday, Sept 27 ALBERTA CULTURE DAYS

The Hair Lounge Library Reading Corner Nose Creek Park

ART OF THE HARVEST Airdrie Ag Park

Free face Painting Nose Creek Park

FREE Iron Horse Park Rail Journeys 820 Railway Gate.

CARtember Nose Creek Park

Culture at the Creek Nose Creek Park Food Truck Frenzy 5.0 Nose Creek Park Zytech Stage Nose Creek Park Mini Drama Camp with Nose Creek Players FREE!! Nose Creek Park Propak Art Pavilion Nose Creek Park Hopewell Communities Photo Fun Booth Nose Creek Park

Miller Aerosol Art Camp Nose Creek Park The Quilted Clothesline Nose Creek Park Garth Prince in Concert Nose Creek Park L’heure du conte Airdrie Public Library Live Music with Prolonged Ambience Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery Wine Glass Painting Workshop Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery

Blakkstone Hexx Roxx Bambino’s Pub Bambino’s Pub

Propak Art Pavilion Nose Creek Park

Ukulele Jam with Alberto San Martin Nose Creek Park

Hopewell Communities Photo Fun Booth Nose Creek Park

Sunday, Sept 28 ALBERTA CULTURE DAYS

The Cooper’s Crossing Crazy Crayon Colouring Wall Nose Creek Park

FREE Iron Horse Park Rail Journeys 820 Railway Gate Culture at the Creek Nose Creek Park

The Pharmasave Finger Knit Jungle Nose Creek Park ART from the Dump Nose Creek Park

The hair lounge Library Reading corner Nose Creek Park Free face painting with Airdrie Eye Care Centre Nose Creek Park Miller aerosol art camp Nose Creek Park

The Great Cupcake Eating Challenge Nose Creek Park Circles of Rhythm Nose Creek Park Airdrie Knitters Good Earth Coffeehouse & Bakery

The Quilted Clothesline Nose Creek Park

AEROSOL ART CAMP SEPT 26-28 NOON - 5 PM FREE FOR ALL AGES!

FRIDAY: LEARN FROM THE PROS - HANDS ON LESSONS SATURDAY: WATCH THE PRO DEMOS SUNDAY: PARTICIPATE IN CONTESTS & GAMES GREAT PRIZES FROM SULLYS AND MORE!

MILLER PAINT PARK ENTRANCE TO NOSE CREEK PARK

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Our volunteers have

ART in the hearts!!!

(And one lucky volunteer will have a $500 WestJet travel voucher!) Want to get involved? We are still accepting volunteers for Culture at the Creek Sept 26-28. Go online now to register: artember.ca/volunteer. Every 4 hour shift you do qualifies you for an entry to win the $500 travel voucher for WestJet. Thank you to the more than 100 volunteers who bring ARTember to life! Your passion for the arts and your community is what makes events like this possible.

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About Creative Airdrie The Creative Airdrie Society (CAS) acts as the hub for investment, promotion, engagement, development and education of the arts in the community. Formed in September of 2010 by business leaders and artists, CAS has in five short years successfully changed the arts landscape in the City of Airdrie, by launching an annual arts festival ARTember and creating several ground breaking public art initiatives. CAS is generating city-wide buzz for their focus and acumen to move arts and culture to the forefront of the general population, and local and regional government. Mission

The mission of Creative Airdrie Society, with its partners, is to engage all Airdrie citizens in a vibrant and healthy arts and cultural community that is recognized for excellence. The board of directors is chaired by award winning businessman and former President of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, Bruce Kerr. The board consists of Vice Chair and airdrielife publisher Sherry Shaw-Froggatt, Bow Valley College Lead (and former Mayor) Linda Bruce, Astoria Management owner/broker Lorelei Talbot, artist Kirk Dunkley, community relations expert Michelle Wagner and human resources expert Deanna Hunter. Creative Airdrie has made public art a priority, piloting several key arts projects to great success including the new Camgill Street Lamp Banners, the FortisAlberta Art Wrap program, the Ravenswood AIRdirondack Art Project and Gala, Main Street Art Project, Miller Mural, the Miller Paint Park and of course, ARTember. Learn more about Creative Airdrie at creativeairdrie.ca

FRIENDS OF ARTEMBER It takes a village to raise a child, but a whole CITY to host an amazing 17 day celebration of the arts. From businesses to not for profits, Airdrie has truly demonstrated it has art in its heart as evident by the long list of partners we are working with. A thousand thank-yous to a generous and vibrant community that loves the arts! 4 Cats Art Studio A Fine Balance Air 106 Airdrie & District Ag Society Airdrie & District Quilt Guild Airdrie Boys & Girls Club Airdrie CityView Airdrie Echo Airdrie Eyecare Centre Airdrie Farmers Market Airdrie Home Furnishings

Big Springs Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd Bow Valley Credit Union Brewsters Brightpath Kids Bucars Calgary Catholic School District Cedarwood Retirement Station CIBC City of Airdrie City of Airdrie Waste & Recycling

Home Depot

Rustic Ranch/Airdrie Trailer Sales

Hopewell Communities

Scotiabank

Ironhorse Park

SLAM in Airdrie

Johnny Summers

Smart Automotive

Loose Moose Theatre

Solfeo Music Academy

McArthurs Fine Furniture

Straight Flush

McKee Homes

Taj Indian Restaurant

Mezzanine Hair

TD Bank

Miller Trucking

The Airdrie Rotary Club

Muk Luk & Magpies

The Airdrie Rotary Festival of the Performing Arts

New West Equipment

Airdrie Knitters

Cooper’s Crossing/ Westmark Holdings

Nose Creek Valley Museum

Airdrie Public Library

Cora

Nose Creek Players

Airdrie Regional Arts Society

Costa Vida

Paros

Airdrie Safety & Fire Supply

Cre8ive Ways

Pattision Outdoor

Airdrie Time Travellers Car Club

Drizzzles

Project Linus

Airdrie Waste

FortisAlberta

Propak Systems

airdrielife magazine

Full Score Sound

Public Lunch Studios

Alta Innovative Manufacturing

Fultons Home Hardware

Pureform Radiology

ATCO

Global TV

Qualico Communities

Avenue Cakery & Bakeshoppe

Good Earth Coffeehouse

Quesada

Bambino’s Neighbourhood Pub

Good Time Rentals

Rico’s in the Village

Bert Church High School

Grace Baptist Church

Rockyview Schools Division

Bert Church Live Theatre

Highland Primary Care

Rose Rosse/Ilforno

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The Carre Group The Chopped Leaf The Hair Lounge The iT Company The Kite Guys The Store Upstairs/Pharmasave The Woods United Safety Vitreous Glass Walmart Western Storage Zenbu Zytech Systems