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art:culture:education:family:history:kids
music:shopping:special events:sports:theatre
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Now–Apr. 8 • Annual Juried Student Exhibition.
U of L Main Gallery. www.uleth.ca/ffa
Now–Apr. 18 • Potluck: University of
Lethbridge Department of Art Faculty and
Staff Exhibition.
Trianon Gallery. Reception Mar. 8, 9 p.m.
Now–Apr. 20 • hunter/gatherer.
Vid Ingelevics. Southern Alberta Art Gallery.
327-8770. www.saag.ca
Now–Apr. 27 • The History of Light.
Shary Boyle. Southern Alberta Art Gallery. 327-8770.
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Now–May 30 • Tasty Treats.
Works that examine food and consumption rituals.U of L Helen Christou Gallery.
Apr. 25–May 30 • BFA Art Graduate Exhibition.
Features work chosen by students to represent their artistic achievement during their studies. Opening reception May 30. U of L Main Gallery.
Apr. 26 • Getting it! Understanding Contemporary Art.
Opening Apr. 26. Southern Alberta Art Gallery.
327-8770.
May 3 • Art’s Alive and Well in the Schools.
Opening reception. 1 p.m. Southern Alberta Art Gallery. 327-8770. |
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Apr. 25–27 • Annual French Film Festival.
Empress Theatre. 553-4404.
www.empresstheatre.ab.ca
May 18, 25, Jun. 1, 8, 22 • Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Take part in a time-honoured tradition and share a
bowl of tea, prepared by hostesses schooled in the tea traditions of Japan. 2 p.m. Nikka Yuko Japanese
Garden.
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Jun. 21 • Moonlight Viewing.
Once a month, view the full moon and Nikka Yuko at its most romantic. Nikko Yuko Japanese Garden. Garden open until midnight. www.nikkayuko.com |
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Mar. 25–28 • French Spring Camp 2008.
For children 5-10. To register call 328-8506.
Apr. 1–Jun. 3 • Beauty from the Inside Out.
A powerful self-awareness program that helps girls understand what it means to truly be beautiful. 10
weeks, for girls 12-18. Register. 381-7094.
Apr. 5 • Collage Cozies.
Mary-Anne McTrowe. Southern Alberta Art Gallery. 1-4 p.m. Participants will use collage in order to
create ‘cozies’ for personal or public buildings, landscape, sculpture or objects they feel are in
particular need of protection or decoration. Some photos supplied, participants should also bring their own imagery. $20 or $18 for members. 327-8770.
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Apr. 9, May 14, June 11 • Café Galt.
Adult programs themed around our most current exhibits. 7 p.m. Galt Museum & Archives.
320-4248. www.galtmuseum.com
May 6 & 8 • Cemetery Tours.
Tue. St. Patrick’s, Thur. Mountain View. $4/person or $3/passholders. Contact Galt Museum & Archives.
320-4219.
May 17 • Tom Buchanan Spring Photography Workshop.
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $100. Lunch and refreshments included. 634-8801 or
382-3511.
June 16–20 • Tree Pruning.
Observe masters at work pruning Mungo and Scots Pine. Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. |
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Now • Sunday Nature Walks
Join us every Sunday for a short walk and a new
nature topic. 2-3 p.m. Helen Schuler Coulee Centre.
320-3064.
Now–Jun. 19 • Waterfowl Exhibit.
Do you have all your ducks in a row? Explore the
amazing wet world of webbed feet in this hands-on, interactive exhibit. Helen Schuler Coulee Centre.
320-3064.
Mar. 26 & 27 • Big Bird Little Bird.
Celebrate National Wildlife Week. Parents and
preschoolers 2-5 will love exploring the wonderful
world of pollinating insects in this special program. Helen Schuler Coulee Centre. Register. 320-3064.
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Mar. 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19 • Saturdays at 1:00.
Weekly intergenerational family program that
offers an opportunity to discover recent and
not-so-recent history through hands-on
activity-based projects. This series will help
you understand life in the Middle Ages. Galt
Museum & Archives. 1 p.m. 320-4248.
May 10 • Children’s Day.
A tribute to the happiness and future success
of all children. This family event features a
variety of entertainment, including the raising
of the koi nobori, and Japanese storytelling.
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. 12-4 p.m. |
history
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Now–Apr. 20 • Once Upon a Time…
Knights, Castles and Common Folk.
Learn about life during the years
1000–1500 AD. Galt Museum & Archives.
320-3954.
Apr. 22 • Flipping through the Pages of Our History.Explore the history of the Lethbridge Public Library. 7:15 p.m. Galt Museum & Archives.
320-4994.
May 3–10 • Historic Lethbridge Week.
Locations throughout Lethbridge. 320-4248.
www.historiclethbridge.org
May 3 • Regional Historica Heritage Fair.
Students research Canadian heroes, legends,
milestones and achievements, and proudly
present their stories at a public exhibition.
Lethbridge Centre Mall. 320-4248.
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May 10 • Museum Free Day.
Prisoners of War. Programs and activities
throughout the day celebrating the opening
of this new exhibit. Galt Museum & Archives.
320-4248.
May 10–Sept. 21 • Prisoners of War.
Nearly 34,000 German prisoners of war were sent to internment camps in Canada. Alberta housed and manned 4 of the largest. This exhibit compares the
prison experience of Canadian and German POWs. Galt Museum & Archives. 320-4219.
Jun. 22 • Galt Babies Birthday Party.
Were you born at the Galt Hospital prior to 1956? Then mark the Galt Babies Birthday Party in your
calendar. Call to register. Galt Museum & Archives. 320-4248.
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Now • Junior Naturalists.
Children 6-10 are invited to attend programs on
different nature topics. Topics change bi-weekly.
Saturdays. 10 a.m.-noon. Helen Schuler Coulee
Centre. 320-3064.
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Now • Extreme By Nature.
Youth age 11-15 can join a Coulee Centre
interpreter once a month for exciting hands-on, low impact adventures. Pre-register. Saturdays.
10 a.m.-noon. Helen Schuler Coulee Centre.
320-3064.
May 3 • Children’s Festival
Fort Macleod Arena.
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Apr. 6 • Pavlo.
Empress Theatre. $32. 553-4404.
Apr. 8 & 9 • Lorne Elliot.
Music, comedy and Canadian storytelling at its
finest. 8 p.m. Empress Theatre. $25. 553-4404.
Apr. 11, 25, May 9, 23 • Howlin’ Wolf Open Stage. A creative outlet for musicians & poets to hone
their skills, learn songs and meet other musicians. Lethbridge Folk Club. Wolf’s Den, 325-5 St. S.
8 p.m. $2. 381-2252 or 381-4449. www.lfc.ab.ca
Apr. 19 • Rob Szabo.
Lethbridge Folk Club. Wolf’s Den, 325-5 St. S.
8 p.m. Tickets $20 members and students/$25
non-members. Children 6-14 $10, under 6 free.
381-4449 or 381-2252.
Apr. 19 • Joshua Reuben Fritz and Collin McInnes. University of Lethbridge. This concert is inpartnership with Bridges of Hope.
Apr. 24 • Tim Williams.
Lethbridge Folk Club. Wolf’s Den, 325-5 St. S.
8 p.m. Tickets $20 members and students/$25
non-members. Children 6-14 $10, under 6 free.
381-4449 or 381-2252.
Apr. 26 • Do Divas Wear Pink?
Southern Accord Chorus. Guest artists DramaNutz. A sentimental journey through 10 years of
women’s four-part a cappella harmony in Southern
Alberta. 2 shows, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 381-4777.
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May 2 • Musaeus at Noon.
Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery. Noon.
May 5 • Master Series. “Youthful Wonder.”
Featuring Tido Janssen, cello; U of L conservatory Suzuki Strings, and Lethbridge Youth Strings.
Lethbridge Symphony. Yates Memorial Centre.
8 p.m. 329-7328. www.lethbridgesymphony.org
May 8 • Danielle O’Donnell, Irish Folk Singer. 7 p.m. ENMAX Centre. 329-7328.
www.lethbridge.ca/tickets
May 9 • Chamber Series. “Voices of Romance. ”Presented by Musaeus featuring Anna Young, soprano. Program to include works of vocal jazz
and pop standards. Lethbridge Symphony.
Southminster United Church. 8 p.m. 329-7328.
May 14 • Anne Murray.
7:30 p.m. ENMAX Centre. 329-7328.
May 16–18 • Windy Mountain Music.
Chamber music, film, cuisine and cultural
exploration. Empress Theatre. 553-4404.
May 21 & 22 • 8th Annual Kids Choir.
Presented by the Lethbridge Symphony Association, featuring 16 elementary choirs from
Lethbridge and surrounding communities.
Southminster United Church. 7 p.m. 328-6808.
Silver collection at the door.
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Apr. 19 • McKillop United Church Spring Fundraiser.
Silent auction and talent show. Decadent Desserts. 7 p.m. 2329 15 Ave. S. 328-2703.
Apr. 25 & 26 • Used and Usable Sale.
Southminster United Church. 1011 4 Ave. S.
Fri. 5-8 p.m., Sat. 9-11:30 a.m.
Apr. 26 • Bowman Spring Sale.
Arts and craft show and sale. Bowman Arts
Centre. 320-5771.
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May 1–3 • Spring Pottery Exhibit & Sale.
Oldman River Potters’ Guild. Bowman Arts Centre. Thur. & Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 327-0169.
May 24 • McKillop United Church Rummage Sale. Gently used household items and lots more. 2329 15 Ave. S. 328- 2703.
May 24 • Potters’ Guild Fundraiser Parking Lot Sale. Oldman River Potters’ Guild. Bowman Arts
Centre. 327-0169.
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Mar. 28 • Lethbridge College Distinguished Alumni Dinner. In honour of Tom McKenzie (LawEnforcement, 1976), Chief, Lethbridge Regional Police Service. Tickets $65.329-7220.
Apr. 5 • St. Andrew’s College Fundraising Dinner. Guest speaker Rev. Lorne Calvert, former premier of SK. McKillop United Church.Tickets 328-2703 or 381-7834.
Apr. 12 • Annual Pink Ribbon Tea.
Abreast of ‘Bridge Dragonboat Club. Entertainment by local singers &/or musicians. Southminster United Church.1011 4 Ave. S. 1-3 p.m. $5.
Apr. 16 • Galt’s Spring Fling-Medieval Style.
A new spring fundraiser in the form of a Medievalstyle feast, with music and demonstrations. 6 p.m.
320-4219.
Apr. 19 • Show & Shine.
2008 Classic Car Show. Main Street. Fort Macleod.
Apr. 24 • World YWCA Day.
This celebration was designed to connect YWCAs to the collective power of a movement that is
changing the lives of 25 million women and girls worldwide. 329-0088. www.ywcalethbridge.org
Apr. 24 • The Canadian Diabetes Association Expo.Lethbridge Lodge, Anton’s Room.6:30-9:30 p.m. Call 327-4114 to register.
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Apr. 26 • Notte Italiano Fundraiser Dinner.
The Symphony Women’s League. St. Augustine’s
Hall. 6 p.m. 328-6808 or 327-6221.
Apr. 29 • Senior Spring Tea.
Enjoy an exciting bus tour throughout city parks on-board the Tim Hortons’ courtesy bus.
Pre-register with the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization or Nordbridge Senior Centre.
320-3064.
May 7 • Taste of Downtown.
Locations throughout Lethbridge. 320-4248.
May 11 • Mother’s Day.
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. 2 p.m.
Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Jun. 15 • Father’s Day.
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. 2 p.m.
Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Jun. 21 • YWise Women Conference.
Promoting local talent and providing a venue for women to connect their hearts and bring their
wisdom together with information on the balance of mind, body and spirit. 329-0088.
Jun. 12 • National Aboriginal Day.
A city-wide celebration. Storytelling and tours of the Discovery Hall’s Kainai Exhibit. Galt Museum & Archives. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Apr. 9, May 14, Jun. 18 • PowerZone Wrestling. LC D.A. Electric Barn. 7:30 p.m. General admission $13, kids and students $10.
www.powerzonewrestling.net
Apr. 26 • Super Cities WALK for MS.
Fundraise to help find a cure for MS. Fort Whoop
Up/Indian Battle Park. 10 a.m. 328-7002.
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Jun. 7 • Ecumenical Campus Ministry
Annual Golf Tournament.
Call McKillop United Church for more details
328-2703.
Jun. 10 • Coaldale & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Scramble. 345-2358.
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theatre
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Apr. 1-29 • Tuesdays at Noon.
Sister Wendy’s American Collection. Free weekly
film series. Southern Alberta Art Gallery. 327-8770.
Apr. 2, 3 • Women’s Film Festival.
Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery. 7 p.m.
Apr. 16 • SAAG Cinema.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Galaxy Cinemas. 7 p.m. $8 or $6 members. 327-8770.
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Apr. 18 & 19 • The Odd Couple.
(Female Version). Dinner theatre at Southminster United Church. 1011 4 Ave. S. Dinner at 6 p.m.
Tickets $25, $15 tax receipt. 327-3404.
May 2
Lethbridge in the Era of the Silver Screen.
A multidisciplinary fine arts event. 7:30 p.m.
Lethbridge Public Library Theatre.
May 14 • SAAG Cinema.
My Kid Could Paint That. Galaxy Cinemas.
7 p.m. $8 or $6 members. 327-8770. |
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