September 2019
Wednesday
September 18, 2019
MiniMAG: Drag It Out Paintings
Come on down and play with paint today. We will be dragging paint around, making all sorts of beautiful colour combinations. Who knows you might even learn a little colour theory. Program runs: Every Wednesday morning from 9:30 – 11 am. This program runs September to June every year. Cost: -$2/child for those with family or grandparent memberships -$3/child for those without a family or grandparent membership. It gives the youngest artists in our community a chance to come and create a new piece of art every week. All of our projects are geared towards kids under 5 and are easily adapted to the different skills and abilities of all kids. For more program information, call 403-309-8405 or email museum@reddeer.ca.
Learn MoreFriday
September 20, 2019
Red Greens’ “This Could Be It” tour
Red Greens’ “This Could Be It” tour is back at The Red Deer Memorial Centre Friday, September 20 at 7:00 pm. The name says it all. Potentially Red’s last tour as he heads out on the road to hold Lodge Meetings all over North America. Might be your last opportunity to catch Red live (or as live as he gets) before he takes a long look at his birth certificate and decides not to keep pushing his luck. This latest one man show features some brand new handyman projects, advice to married guys and teenage boys, tips on getting old, an apology to the world on behalf of all baby boomers, special contributions from Harold and a couple of other cast members, talking animals, and a final wish from Red to all of his loyal fans. Tickets are $71.35 and can be purchased at The Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre by calling 403-755-6626 or https://tickets.blackknightinn.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1021.html
Learn MoreOktoberfest
Oktoberfest - this German festival is now a worldwide phenomenon celebrating Bavarian culture and flowing pints of beer. Walk through the doors of the Harvest Centre at Westerner Park and be transported to a world of good times, and good cheer. Where there are no strangers, and the food and beverages are served up by friendly staff. Link arms and join your newly found Oktoberfest friends in the singing of Ein Prosit, or hit the dance floor and polka the night away. Doors open at 6 p.m, German feast at 6:15pm and admission is $50. There is also an after party. keep your stein with you for entry to Bo's Bar and Grill. Shuttles will be taking the #RDOktoberfest party to @bosbarandstage from 9:45-10:45 so you and your friends (old and new) can keep your Friday night going! Tickets are available online at https://www.ticketsalberta.com/event/oktoberfest/ or can be purchased in person at Troubled Monk Brewery.
Learn MoreSaturday
September 21, 2019
Season Kickoff Cabaret
We’re celebrating the return of the Red Deer Rebels hockey season at Westerner Park! On September 21, join us after the Rebels Home Opener game for a free Season Kickoff Cabaret as we keep the party going. Take in live music by the Verna Charlton Band, challenge your crew to a game of giant beer pong or giant Jenga, show off your skills at the Hockey Shootout, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a few drinks all in good company! Doors open at 9:30 pm in the Parkland. Free to attend
Learn MoreDickson Store Museum Fall Supper
Dickson Store Museum Fall Supper will be held at the Spruce View Hall on Saturday Sept 21, 2019. Pork Loin Dinner, Silent Auction, 50/50 draw, Liar's Club and entertainment by Cole Martin. Tickets are available in advance only. Please purchase online or by calling 403-728-3355.
Learn MoreCouples RanchTracker Challenge
Outrun, outwit, outsmart the Ranchtracker! Experience the thrill of being a fugitive. Shortly after departure, we release the ranch tracker and the game is on. You have 2 hours to remain at large and capture all 4 flags. You are equipped with a map of the area. Stay low, move slow when you can and run hard when you get the chance. Celebrate your victory with a Ranch approved Dinner! Be the best and win a Private Date Night Package for 2.
Learn MoreBook Club Jamboree
Are you part of a book club? Want to be? Join us for an afternoon that celebrates book clubs and book lovers from all over Central Alberta. Share book club tips and favourite picks over wine and sweet treats. Enjoy bookish games, prizes, and a panel discussion with book club pros! BOOK your spot by calling RDPL at 403-346-4576, Ext: 1503. Space is limited, so sign up today. Hosted by Red Deer Public Library and the Red Deer Arts Council.
Learn MoreMAGSaturday: How Will You Slice It? Tree Slice Drawings
We have gathered up a bunch of wooden treasures for this project. You can choose between a slice of a tree or an angled piece. There are enough pieces in total to cover everyone, but the quantities of each are limited, so this is FCFS! Drop in family art making! MAGnificent Saturdays welcomes all ages and abilities to participate in a fun art project every week! Work with a local artist to get your project going or on your own with a set of customized instructions. We supply the artist, materials, the studio and the instructions – you supply the imagination! This is a wonderful opportunity for learning, creating and exploring new materials! -Cost: $5 per person/$10 for family (2 adults and all their children under 18 in same household) -Frequent participant? All MAGnificent Saturdays drop-ins are included in a MAG Annual family membership for $30/yr or grandparent membership $25/yr. -Drop-in… no registration required -Ages 3 & under are free -Create art with your kids! -Saturday afternoons from 1:00 – 4:00 pm -Programs offered all year round -Activities take approx. 20-45 minutes to complete For more program information, call 403-309-8405 or email museum@reddeer.ca.
Learn MoreSunday
September 22, 2019
Season Kickoff Cabaret
We’re celebrating the return of the Red Deer Rebels hockey season at Westerner Park! On September 21, join us after the Rebels Home Opener game for a free Season Kickoff Cabaret as we keep the party going. Take in live music by the Verna Charlton Band, challenge your crew to a game of giant beer pong or giant Jenga, show off your skills at the Hockey Shootout, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a few drinks all in good company! Doors open at 9:30 pm in the Parkland. Free to attend
Learn MoreTuesday
September 24, 2019
Tina Randell “Oh Me Nerves!” Newfoundland Comedy Show
Tina Randell “Oh Me Nerves!” Newfoundland comedy show takes place in Red Deer on Tuesday, September 24 at the Westerner Park Heartland Room at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $30 in advance and can be purchased on Eventbrite or $35 at the door. Don’t miss this adult side-splitting, hilarious show! This is Newfoundland humour at its’ finest.
Learn MoreWednesday
September 25, 2019
MiniMAG: Otter Love Sculptures
We all love Mama otters with their babies rising on their bellies; so we figure you might too. Today you will be making adorable otter sculptures that you won’t want to miss out on! Program runs: Every Wednesday morning from 9:30 – 11 am. This program runs September to June every year. Cost: -$2/child for those with family or grandparent memberships -$3/child for those without a family or grandparent membership. It gives the youngest artists in our community a chance to come and create a new piece of art every week. All of our projects are geared towards kids under 5 and are easily adapted to the different skills and abilities of all kids. For more program information, call 403-309-8405 or email museum@reddeer.ca.
Learn MoreFriday
September 27, 2019
The Mounted Shooters of Canada
Come on down to the Agricentre East at the Westerner September 27 – 29 to watch The Mounted Shooters of Canada as they compete for the Canadian title, in the exciting, fast paced sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting! Admission is free.
Learn MoreAlberta Culture Days
Discover, experience and celebrate the arts during Alberta Culture Days. Free events are happening in Red Deer throughout the weekend, September 27-29, 2019. There are art exhibitions, theatre performances, a dance showcase, film presentations, behind the scenes tours, a literary tea party and more! For more information: Alberta Culture Days and Red Deer Arts Council Alberta Culture Days in Red Deer is proudly presented by these partners: Urban Aboriginal Voices Society Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery Red Deer Arts Council Norwegian Laft Hus Society and Museum Central Alberta Refugee Effort – C.A.R.E. Red Deer Public Library Red Deer College Volunteer Central ReThink Red Deer Prime Stock Theatre Country Pride Dance Club Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society Artribute Art School Red Deer Symphony Orchestra Red Deer Public Schools Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association – CARTA Downtown Red Deer The City of Red Deer
Learn MoreRed Deer Culture Days
Over a dozen community groups help coordinate Red Deer Culture Days events and they are excited to put on this year’s event, happening all over town and all weekend long! From concerts and pop-up art galleries, to market festivals and barn raisings, the many teams have been working hard to organize a great weekend of fun for everyone! Come out and join us! September 27 – 29, 2019! FRIDAY Senior’s Breakfast with Art Exhibition, 8:30am – 1pm at the Golden Circle Live Music at The Hub on Ross, 1 – 3 pm Multicultural Art, Fashion, Music, Movin’ & Munchies at The Hub on Ross, 4 – 6 pm “With Love” Visual Art Exhibition at Artribute Art School, 212-4836 Ross St (Old Court House), 5 pm – 8 pm Welcome to our World, Maple Room at Central Alberta Refugee Effort, 5000 Gaetz Avenue 11am – 3pm SATURDAY Culture Services Venue, 5205 48 Avenue : Indigenous Culture and Urban Aboriginal Voices Peace Camp, Gary W Harris Celebration Plaza, 11am-4pm Pop-Up Art Gallery Show & Sale, 11 am – 4 pm (organized by the Red Deer Arts Council & Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association) Kids’ Art Activity! – 11 am – 4 pm Celebration of Dance & Culture – 11 am – 3 pm (organized by Country Pride Dance Club and Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society) Bard in a Box by Prime Stock Theatre, 3pm – 4pm Cronquist House Venue: Meet the Brontë Sisters Literary Tea Party, 1 pm – 4 pm (organized by Red Deer Public Library, Prime Stock Theatre, Central Alberta Refugee Effort, & Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society) The Tweed Ride & Interactive Sessions around town – starts at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, 11 am Downtown Red Deer Venues: Family Fun Storytime – Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch 1 pm, All ages International Artists around Downtown Red Deer: Visit our diverse spaces where our immigrant artists will be found in every corner of Red Deer, sharing their artistic talents at several local businesses around town. -Ahad Armin, a wonderful musician from Iran will be playing traditional folk music on the tambour, at Chronicles Café on September 28th from1pm – 2pm. -Hassan Tahir from Iraq will be playing classical music on the lute at Sunworks from 11.30am – 1pm on September 28th -Elena Rousseau from Romania will be reading her poetry at the Red Deer Public Library, downtown from 2pm – 3pm Film presentations by Motion Picture Arts at the Welikoklad Event Centre, 4922 49 Street, 1pm – 3pm Selected Works from the Red Deer College Permanent Art Collection – Welikoklad Event Centre, 1 – 3pm Interactive Community Street Art – 11am – 4pm, 4916 50 St, formerly the Red Boar Smokery on Ross Street. Volunteer Central asks, “What does community mean to you?” Museum & Heritage Square Venue: Norwegian Laft Hus Open House, Heritage Square, 4402 47 Avenue, 10 am – 4 pm MAGnificent Saturday Presents: Picasso Monsters – Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 4525 47 A Avenue, 1 pm – 4 pm Your Rare Opportunity to Tour Behind the Scenes – Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 4525 47 A Avenue, 1 pm – 4 pm Central Alberta Theatre presents CATena! a preview of the upcoming season – Memorial Centre, 4214 58 Street, Doors open at 5pm, Tours start at 6pm, Show starts at 7:30pm SUNDAY Garlic City Market Festival – Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project, 40th Avenue Our Partners: Red Deer College Arts Centre & Red Deer College, Red Deer’s Public and Catholic Schools, Red Deer Public Library, City of Red Deer Culture Services Division, Central Alberta Retired Teachers Association, Red Deer Visual Artists, Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association, Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE), The Hub on Ross, Dance Committee led by Country Pride Dance Club, ReThink Red Deer, Red Deer Downtown Business Association, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, Central Alberta Film Festival Society, Prime Stock Theatre, Norwegian Laft Hus, Central Alberta Theatre, Red Deer Native Friendship Society, Artribute Art School, Urban Aboriginal Voices, Association Canadienne-française de l’Alberta, and Volunteer Central.
Learn MoreAlberta Culture Days
Discover, experience and celebrate the arts during Alberta Culture Days. Free events are happening in Red Deer throughout the weekend, September 27-29, 2019. There are art exhibitions, theatre performances, a dance showcase, film presentations, behind the scenes tours, a literary tea party and more! For more information: Alberta Culture Days and Red Deer Arts Council Alberta Culture Days in Red Deer is proudly presented by these partners: Urban Aboriginal Voices Society Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery Red Deer Arts Council Norwegian Laft Hus Society and Museum Central Alberta Refugee Effort – C.A.R.E. Red Deer Public Library Red Deer College Volunteer Central ReThink Red Deer Prime Stock Theatre Country Pride Dance Club Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society Artribute Art School Red Deer Symphony Orchestra Red Deer Public Schools Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association – CARTA Downtown Red Deer The City of Red Deer
Learn MoreSaturday
September 28, 2019
The Mounted Shooters of Canada
Come on down to the Agricentre East at the Westerner September 27 – 29 to watch The Mounted Shooters of Canada as they compete for the Canadian title, in the exciting, fast paced sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting! Admission is free.
Learn MoreWater Slide Party
There’s an exciting new feature coming to the Collicutt Centre this fall! Join us Saturday, September 28 for a party in the Water Park to celebrate the arrival of a brand new water slide. Regular admission rates apply. The slide is a red and yellow tunnel design that features natural light effects throughout. Want to be the first person to experience the new slide? Tell us about your favourite memory from a City of Red Deer recreation centre for your chance to win! Entries are due Friday, September 20. Winner will be notified Monday, September 23. To enter, visit www.reddeer.ca/waterslide. The Water Park will close from September 9 – 27 for regular annual maintenance and will reopen with a new slide at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 28. For more information: – Collicutt Centre: www.reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre – Admission fees: http://www.reddeer.ca/recreation-and-culture/recreation/facility-admission-fees–pass-prices/
Learn MoreIndigenous Culture and Urban Aboriginal Voices Peace Camp
Red Deer City Hall Park, 11am-4pm. Join the Indigenous communities of the traditional territory that city of Red Deer is situated on to learn more about Indigenous culture and reconciliation. Participate in the blanket exercise and try bannock and jam. Enjoy traditional music and join a community conversation about diversity and reconciliation. 11-1pm Drumocracy and Youth Improv 1-3pm Blanket Exercise 3-4pm Red Deer Aboriginal Dance Troupe Rock Painting 7 Grandfathers Teachings
Learn MoreBehind Closed Doors: Collections Tours
Part of Alberta Culture Days | September 28, 2019 | 1:00-4:00 pm Have you ever wanted to see behind the scenes in a museum? Join us for a tour of the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery’s (MAG) collections! You will get a peek at what types of objects (old and recent) are in the collections, with a focus on our art collection. Drop in anytime between 1-4pm; tours will occur throughout the afternoon. Free to attend. Looking for more Culture Days programming? Try your hand at Picasso Monsters at MAGnificent Saturdays for free!
Learn MoreRed Deer Culture Days
Over a dozen community groups help coordinate Red Deer Culture Days events and they are excited to put on this year’s event, happening all over town and all weekend long! From concerts and pop-up art galleries, to market festivals and barn raisings, the many teams have been working hard to organize a great weekend of fun for everyone! Come out and join us! September 27 – 29, 2019! FRIDAY Senior’s Breakfast with Art Exhibition, 8:30am – 1pm at the Golden Circle Live Music at The Hub on Ross, 1 – 3 pm Multicultural Art, Fashion, Music, Movin’ & Munchies at The Hub on Ross, 4 – 6 pm “With Love” Visual Art Exhibition at Artribute Art School, 212-4836 Ross St (Old Court House), 5 pm – 8 pm Welcome to our World, Maple Room at Central Alberta Refugee Effort, 5000 Gaetz Avenue 11am – 3pm SATURDAY Culture Services Venue, 5205 48 Avenue : Indigenous Culture and Urban Aboriginal Voices Peace Camp, Gary W Harris Celebration Plaza, 11am-4pm Pop-Up Art Gallery Show & Sale, 11 am – 4 pm (organized by the Red Deer Arts Council & Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association) Kids’ Art Activity! – 11 am – 4 pm Celebration of Dance & Culture – 11 am – 3 pm (organized by Country Pride Dance Club and Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society) Bard in a Box by Prime Stock Theatre, 3pm – 4pm Cronquist House Venue: Meet the Brontë Sisters Literary Tea Party, 1 pm – 4 pm (organized by Red Deer Public Library, Prime Stock Theatre, Central Alberta Refugee Effort, & Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society) The Tweed Ride & Interactive Sessions around town – starts at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, 11 am Downtown Red Deer Venues: Family Fun Storytime – Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch 1 pm, All ages International Artists around Downtown Red Deer: Visit our diverse spaces where our immigrant artists will be found in every corner of Red Deer, sharing their artistic talents at several local businesses around town. -Ahad Armin, a wonderful musician from Iran will be playing traditional folk music on the tambour, at Chronicles Café on September 28th from1pm – 2pm. -Hassan Tahir from Iraq will be playing classical music on the lute at Sunworks from 11.30am – 1pm on September 28th -Elena Rousseau from Romania will be reading her poetry at the Red Deer Public Library, downtown from 2pm – 3pm Film presentations by Motion Picture Arts at the Welikoklad Event Centre, 4922 49 Street, 1pm – 3pm Selected Works from the Red Deer College Permanent Art Collection – Welikoklad Event Centre, 1 – 3pm Interactive Community Street Art – 11am – 4pm, 4916 50 St, formerly the Red Boar Smokery on Ross Street. Volunteer Central asks, “What does community mean to you?” Museum & Heritage Square Venue: Norwegian Laft Hus Open House, Heritage Square, 4402 47 Avenue, 10 am – 4 pm MAGnificent Saturday Presents: Picasso Monsters – Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 4525 47 A Avenue, 1 pm – 4 pm Your Rare Opportunity to Tour Behind the Scenes – Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 4525 47 A Avenue, 1 pm – 4 pm Central Alberta Theatre presents CATena! a preview of the upcoming season – Memorial Centre, 4214 58 Street, Doors open at 5pm, Tours start at 6pm, Show starts at 7:30pm SUNDAY Garlic City Market Festival – Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project, 40th Avenue Our Partners: Red Deer College Arts Centre & Red Deer College, Red Deer’s Public and Catholic Schools, Red Deer Public Library, City of Red Deer Culture Services Division, Central Alberta Retired Teachers Association, Red Deer Visual Artists, Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association, Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE), The Hub on Ross, Dance Committee led by Country Pride Dance Club, ReThink Red Deer, Red Deer Downtown Business Association, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, Central Alberta Film Festival Society, Prime Stock Theatre, Norwegian Laft Hus, Central Alberta Theatre, Red Deer Native Friendship Society, Artribute Art School, Urban Aboriginal Voices, Association Canadienne-française de l’Alberta, and Volunteer Central.
Learn MoreMAGSaturday: Picasso Monsters
Picasso is so much fun. No need to worry about realistic drawing; use your imagination and move and shuffle all the bits. *Today’s MAGnificent Saturdays activity is FREE to attend as part of Alberta Culture Days 2019! Drop in family art making! MAGnificent Saturdays welcomes all ages and abilities to participate in a fun art project every week! Work with a local artist to get your project going or on your own with a set of customized instructions. We supply the artist, materials, the studio and the instructions – you supply the imagination! This is a wonderful opportunity for learning, creating and exploring new materials! -Cost: $5 per person/$10 for family (2 adults and all their children under 18 in same household) -Frequent participant? All MAGnificent Saturdays drop-ins are included in a MAG Annual family membership for $30/yr or grandparent membership $25/yr. -Drop-in… no registration required -Ages 3 & under are free -Create art with your kids! -Saturday afternoons from 1:00 – 4:00 pm -Programs offered all year round -Activities take approx. 20-45 minutes to complete For more program information, call 403-309-8405 or email museum@reddeer.ca.
Learn MoreSunday
September 29, 2019
With This Ring...Bridal Gala
On September 29, With This Ring Fall Bridal Gala will take place in the Harvest Centre, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Westerner Park. Brides and their guests will have the entire day to visit over 40 booths and attend either the morning or afternoon fashion shows. The first 200 brides in the door will receive swag bags stuffed with wedding-worthy goods. Visit bridalgala.ca for more details! Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance through Tickets Alberta Box Office or at Black Knight Tuxedos. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Learn MoreThe Mounted Shooters of Canada
Come on down to the Agricentre East at the Westerner September 27 – 29 to watch The Mounted Shooters of Canada as they compete for the Canadian title, in the exciting, fast paced sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting! Admission is free.
Learn MoreMeet the Goats
Meet the Goats south of the landfill at Piper Creek Gardens. Learn about the goats and chat with City of Red Deer staff about weed control and management of the ecologically sensitive areas in our parks and green spaces. Children are welcome to pet the goats. To keep the goats safe and comfortable please consider leaving your pets at home or be sure to keep them on a leash.
Learn MoreAlberta Culture Days
Discover, experience and celebrate the arts during Alberta Culture Days. Free events are happening in Red Deer throughout the weekend, September 27-29, 2019. There are art exhibitions, theatre performances, a dance showcase, film presentations, behind the scenes tours, a literary tea party and more! For more information: Alberta Culture Days and Red Deer Arts Council Alberta Culture Days in Red Deer is proudly presented by these partners: Urban Aboriginal Voices Society Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery Red Deer Arts Council Norwegian Laft Hus Society and Museum Central Alberta Refugee Effort – C.A.R.E. Red Deer Public Library Red Deer College Volunteer Central ReThink Red Deer Prime Stock Theatre Country Pride Dance Club Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society Artribute Art School Red Deer Symphony Orchestra Red Deer Public Schools Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association – CARTA Downtown Red Deer The City of Red Deer
Learn MoreRed Deer Culture Days
Over a dozen community groups help coordinate Red Deer Culture Days events and they are excited to put on this year’s event, happening all over town and all weekend long! From concerts and pop-up art galleries, to market festivals and barn raisings, the many teams have been working hard to organize a great weekend of fun for everyone! Come out and join us! September 27 – 29, 2019! FRIDAY Senior’s Breakfast with Art Exhibition, 8:30am – 1pm at the Golden Circle Live Music at The Hub on Ross, 1 – 3 pm Multicultural Art, Fashion, Music, Movin’ & Munchies at The Hub on Ross, 4 – 6 pm “With Love” Visual Art Exhibition at Artribute Art School, 212-4836 Ross St (Old Court House), 5 pm – 8 pm Welcome to our World, Maple Room at Central Alberta Refugee Effort, 5000 Gaetz Avenue 11am – 3pm SATURDAY Culture Services Venue, 5205 48 Avenue : Indigenous Culture and Urban Aboriginal Voices Peace Camp, Gary W Harris Celebration Plaza, 11am-4pm Pop-Up Art Gallery Show & Sale, 11 am – 4 pm (organized by the Red Deer Arts Council & Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association) Kids’ Art Activity! – 11 am – 4 pm Celebration of Dance & Culture – 11 am – 3 pm (organized by Country Pride Dance Club and Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society) Bard in a Box by Prime Stock Theatre, 3pm – 4pm Cronquist House Venue: Meet the Brontë Sisters Literary Tea Party, 1 pm – 4 pm (organized by Red Deer Public Library, Prime Stock Theatre, Central Alberta Refugee Effort, & Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society) The Tweed Ride & Interactive Sessions around town – starts at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, 11 am Downtown Red Deer Venues: Family Fun Storytime – Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch 1 pm, All ages International Artists around Downtown Red Deer: Visit our diverse spaces where our immigrant artists will be found in every corner of Red Deer, sharing their artistic talents at several local businesses around town. -Ahad Armin, a wonderful musician from Iran will be playing traditional folk music on the tambour, at Chronicles Café on September 28th from1pm – 2pm. -Hassan Tahir from Iraq will be playing classical music on the lute at Sunworks from 11.30am – 1pm on September 28th -Elena Rousseau from Romania will be reading her poetry at the Red Deer Public Library, downtown from 2pm – 3pm Film presentations by Motion Picture Arts at the Welikoklad Event Centre, 4922 49 Street, 1pm – 3pm Selected Works from the Red Deer College Permanent Art Collection – Welikoklad Event Centre, 1 – 3pm Interactive Community Street Art – 11am – 4pm, 4916 50 St, formerly the Red Boar Smokery on Ross Street. Volunteer Central asks, “What does community mean to you?” Museum & Heritage Square Venue: Norwegian Laft Hus Open House, Heritage Square, 4402 47 Avenue, 10 am – 4 pm MAGnificent Saturday Presents: Picasso Monsters – Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 4525 47 A Avenue, 1 pm – 4 pm Your Rare Opportunity to Tour Behind the Scenes – Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 4525 47 A Avenue, 1 pm – 4 pm Central Alberta Theatre presents CATena! a preview of the upcoming season – Memorial Centre, 4214 58 Street, Doors open at 5pm, Tours start at 6pm, Show starts at 7:30pm SUNDAY Garlic City Market Festival – Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project, 40th Avenue Our Partners: Red Deer College Arts Centre & Red Deer College, Red Deer’s Public and Catholic Schools, Red Deer Public Library, City of Red Deer Culture Services Division, Central Alberta Retired Teachers Association, Red Deer Visual Artists, Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association, Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE), The Hub on Ross, Dance Committee led by Country Pride Dance Club, ReThink Red Deer, Red Deer Downtown Business Association, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, Central Alberta Film Festival Society, Prime Stock Theatre, Norwegian Laft Hus, Central Alberta Theatre, Red Deer Native Friendship Society, Artribute Art School, Urban Aboriginal Voices, Association Canadienne-française de l’Alberta, and Volunteer Central.
Learn MoreAlberta Culture Days
Discover, experience and celebrate the arts during Alberta Culture Days. Free events are happening in Red Deer throughout the weekend, September 27-29, 2019. There are art exhibitions, theatre performances, a dance showcase, film presentations, behind the scenes tours, a literary tea party and more! For more information: Alberta Culture Days and Red Deer Arts Council Alberta Culture Days in Red Deer is proudly presented by these partners: Urban Aboriginal Voices Society Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery Red Deer Arts Council Norwegian Laft Hus Society and Museum Central Alberta Refugee Effort – C.A.R.E. Red Deer Public Library Red Deer College Volunteer Central ReThink Red Deer Prime Stock Theatre Country Pride Dance Club Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society Artribute Art School Red Deer Symphony Orchestra Red Deer Public Schools Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association – CARTA Downtown Red Deer The City of Red Deer
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