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art:culture:education:family:history:kids
music:shopping:special events:sports:theatre
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Now-Nov. 30 India: The Way We See It.
Lethbridge Public Library. Exhibit. Commentaries by Anant. P,
Sameer and Amrita Deshpande.
www.lethbridgepubliclibrary.ca
(403) 380-7310.
Now-Nov. 30 Scenes from the House Dream. SAAG. Final exhibition of the year is local artist David
Hoffos' master work, which represents a move away from the outward-looking
spectacle to a more personal examination of the human psyche.
www.saag.ca (403) 327-8770 ext. 0.
Now-Nov. 30 Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom & Wishes. SAAG. An exhibit and
educational program based on Susan V. Bosak's book.
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Now-Jan. 4 Reference-Land Matters series.
U of L. Helen Christou Gallery. Features work by artists
who use playful and performative strategies
to address the social aspects of landscape. Free.
www.uleth.ca/ffa
(403) 329-2227.
Now-Jan. 9 Ground-Land Matters series.
U of L Main Gallery. Focuses on works in which identity
is basic to the work and is enmeshed with
other artistic concerns such as pattern, scale and colour.
Free.
Nov. 14-Dec. 19 Friday Afternoons at the Gallery.
SAAG. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-10. Each week experiment
with different materials and concepts. $25 per child. Pre-registration
required.
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culture |
Nov. 12 & 19 Coulees and Culture After Hours.
Nov. 12 at Helen Schuler Coulee Centre and Nov.19 at
the Galt Museum. 7-9 p.m. Learn about nature,
contemporary art and local history while creating one of a kind Christmas
gifts. $50 per person.
Register at (403) 327-8770 ext. 0.
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education |
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Now-Nov. 28 Deer Signs.
Helen Schuler Coulee Centre. Learn to distinguish between
two types of deer around Lethbridge:
the White-tailed Deer and the Mule Deer. Discover deer signs and get the facts
on the finer points of antlers.
Nov. 18 Piercing the Thin Skin of Normal:
Art & Activism. U
of L. Students' Union Building. 3-5 p.m. Lecture.
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Nov. 18 Café
Galt.
Galt Museum. 7 p.m. Water in Daily Life and Agriculture in
Ancient Egypt; So What's Changed Over 5000 Years. Explore how our modern water management
has its roots in ancient Egypt.
Admission rates apply. Free for annual pass holders.
www.galtmuseum.com
(403) 320-4248.
Nov. 28 Following their Footsteps: When Anxiety or
Pathology Paves the Way.
U of L. Room AH100.
3-5 p.m. Lesley Brown, Associate Professor of Kinesiology & Physical Education.
Lecture. Free.
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family |
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Nov. 8 Kids, Tots and Babes
Garage Sale.
Exhibition Park. West Pavilion. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A huge selection of new
and used kids stuff to root through. $3 admission. (403) 345-2775.
Nov. 8 Serve
Me.
Galt Museum. 1 p.m. Family Program for our Egypt: Gift of the Nile
exhibit. Make your own Shabti. Admission rates apply. Free for pass holders.
Nov. 15 King Me.
Galt Museum. 1 p.m. The name of an Egyptian royal was written in
a cartouche, an oval ring containing the name of the king written in hieroglyphics.
Design your own cartouche.
Nov. 22 Play With Me.
Galt Museum. 1 p.m. A forerunner of Snakes & Ladders, Hounds
and Jackals is a game of
strategy and chance.
Nov. 28 Fort Macleod Christmas Festival.
West end of Main
Street. 6 p.m. Carolling, tree lighting, wagon
rides and late night shopping.
www.fortmacleod.com
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Nov. 28 Yuletide Festival.
Fort Macleod. The Fort. 7 p.m.
(403) 553-4703.
Nov. 29 Frieze Me.
Galt Museum. 1 p.m. Friezes would be used to decorate tombs and
temples with pictures and stories. Develop your own plaster frieze.
Nov. 29 Heritage Through My Hands- Christmas
Festival and Craft Fair.
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo
Jump. Listen to native entertainers and watch dance demonstrations. There will
be a kid's craft workshop, silent auction, door prizes and special
presentations. Free.
Dec. 6 Protect Me.
Galt Museum. 1 p.m. Ancient Egyptians often wore amulets, such as
falcon and scarab amulets, to provide protection and make good things happen to
the wearer. Design your own amulet.
Dec. 31 Family
Fest.
Exhibition Park. 6-10:30 p.m. Offers activities including face
painting, crafts, horse and carriage rides, clowns, jugglers, dance parties,
food, and a fireworks display at the Grandstand. Free.
www.exhibitionpark.ca
Jan. 3 Write
On.
Galt Museum. 1 p.m. Scribes were
essential to intellectual life in ancient Egypt
and it is to them that we owe much of our knowledge of Egypt's oral
traditions. Make some paper and learn the skills of the scribe.
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history
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Now-Jan. 25 Egypt,
Gift of the Nile.
Galt Museum. Explore Egyptian
civilization through 10 centuries. Adults $5, seniors $4, children under 6 and
annual pass holders free.
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kids |
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Nov. 12 Franklin's Family Christmas Concert. Fort Macleod Empress Theatre. 7 p.m. Franklin and his
pals reassure children that it's okay to feel a myriad of ever-changing
emotions, and encourage young people to solve problems on their own. Tickets $24.50. www.empresstheatre.ab.ca
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Nov. 29 No Boundaries.
SAAG. 1-3 p.m. The Teen Art Council is offering a DYI
Christmas gifts workshop for youths. Workshop fee included in gallery
admission. Registration required.
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music |
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Now-Nov. 22 Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's
"Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Lethbridge Musical Theatre. Yates Memorial Centre. 8
p.m.
www.lethbridgemusicaltheatre.ca
Nov. 21 An Evening with Jenn Beaupre.
Fort Macleod Empress Theatre. 8 p.m. Competed in the
third season of Canadian Idol. Her new release "Lullabies for Grown-ups," is a
collection of 13 thoughtful tunes with soothing, sweet melodies and refreshing
simplicity. Tickets $30. 1-800-540-9229.
Nov. 24 Master Series I: Billy To Brahms.
Lethbridge Symphony. Southminster United Church. 8 p.m. www.lethbridge.ca/tickets
(403) 328-6808.
Nov. 24 Carrie Underwood.
Enmax Centre. 7:30 p.m. Carrie is hitting the road again
to support her current album "Carnival Ride." www.enmaxcentre.ca (403) 329-7328.
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Nov. 26 Christmas Concert.
Southminster United Church. 7:30 p.m. A performance of
classic Christmas music. Tickets $15 or $10 students/seniors. Available at
Note-able Music. (403) 327-3404.
Nov. 28 Chamber I Series: Spanish Sketches.
Lethbridge Symphony. Southminster United Church. 8 p.m.
Dec. 1 & 2 Master Series II: Messiah.
Lethbridge Symphony. Southminster United Church. 8 p.m.
Dec. 8 Lord of the Dance.
Enmax Centre. 7:30 p.m. Michael Flatley's Lord of the
Dance is an international Irish dancing
extravanganza that has performed sold out shows at
theatres, arenas, and stadiums in over 67 countries.
Jan. 5 Darren Johnson.
The Wolf's Den. 8 p.m. Opening is Darryl Duus. $20 for
members; $25 non-members; ages 6-14
$10 with an adult; under 6 free.
www.lfc.ab.ca (403)
381-4449.
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shopping |
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Nov. 8 Christmas Craft Sale.
Cardston. Remington
Carriage Museum.
Beat the crowds. This event features 35 tables of crafts.
www.remingtoncarriagemuseum.com
(403) 653-5139.
Nov. 8 Park Meadows Christmas Craft
Sale.
Park Meadows Elementary School. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lots of gift ideas available, quality
handmade
crafts, home decor, bake table and more. Free admission.
Nov. 15 Christmas Jingle Craft Sale.
Taber Public Library. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
(403) 223-4343.
Nov. 28 & 29 Country Christmas Craft Show and
Christmas Gift Show.
Exhibition Park. Fri. 12-9 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Southern Alberta's largest craft show. With over 100 exhibitors
the consumer has many choices as they begin their shopping. $5 or children
under 10 free.
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Nov. 28, 29 & Dec. 1-6 Oldman
River
Potters Guild Christmas Show & Sale.
Bowman Arts Centre. Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 29,
10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dec. 1-5, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.;Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (403) 327-0169.
Nov. 28 & 29 Bowman Christmas Sale.
Bowman Arts Centre. Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Presenting the work of over200 artists, including pottery, handweaving, textile &
paper arts, paintings and drawings, stained glass, poetry & prose and
woodturnings. Free admission.
www.surfacedesignlethbridge.ca
(403) 320-5771.
Nov. 29 Giant Stocking Sale.
Fort Macleod Community Hall. 9 a.m.
(403) 553-3761.
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Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Ceremony.
Check with your local media for Remembrance Day events
in your community.
Nov. 15 Annual UCW Tea and Bazaar.
Southminster United Church. 2-4 p.m.
(403) 327-3404.
Nov. 15, 22, 29 & Dec. 6 Claus and Paws.
Humane Society. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. People can come and
have their pets pictures taken with Santa. www.humanehaven.ab.ca (403) 320-8991.
Nov. 18 Showcase of Women in Business.
Lethbridge Lodge Hotel. 5 p.m. Women in all levels of
business can gather under one roof to highlight and share their achievements
with their colleagues, friends and community.
www.showcaseofwomen.ca
(403) 320-0030.
Nov. 21 18 Annual Lethbridge
College Foundation Clayton
Allan Wine
Auction.
Lethbridge College. Garden Court Restaurant. 6
p.m.-12 a.m. (403) 320-3496.
Nov. 28 10 Annual Country Christmas Night Lights.
Coaldale. 7 p.m. Includes the Parade of Lights, late night
store openings, turkey dinner specials, bonfires at every intersection,
Christmas carols, and free hot chocolate & popcorn. After the parade there are
free hayrides, visits with Santa, and candy bags for children.
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Nov. 29 Rotary Auction.
Fort Macleod Auction Market. 2:30 p.m.
(403) 553-3227.
Dec. 4 Member's Appreciation Night.
SAAG. 7 p.m. An evening of live music, snacks, and fun
activities for the kids.
Dec. 6 Pioneer Christmas.
Cardston. Remington
Carriage Museum.
Activities include a Dutch oven cook-off, carolling and an old-fashioned candy
making demonstration.
Dec. 7 Annual Party for Pets.
Humane Society. 1-4 p.m. People can come in and bring
donations for the dogs and cats at the Haven.
Dec. 11 Christmas Open House.
YWCA. 3-5:30 p.m. We recognize our generous partners
and enjoy some holiday cheer. Refreshments are served. (403) 329-0088 ext. 121.
Dec. 31 New Year's Eve Dinner.
Galt Museum. 6 p.m. dinner & 9
p.m. dance. The meal is Egyptian; costumes are welcome if you wish to dress up.
Belly dance show at 8 p.m. for those attending the dinner. Tickets on sale now.
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sports |
Nov. 10 Lethbridge
Speed Skating Meet.
Nicholas Sheran. 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 100 speed skaters
are coming to Lethbridge
for an action packed day of racing. (403) 381-6172.
Dec. 6 Salvation Army Santa Shuffle 5 km and Elf
Walk. Nicholas Sheran Lake.
10 a.m. Feeding the families in our neighbourhoods. All proceeds and donations go
to the Salvation Army. Running Room will offer individual incentives for people
who raise money. www.runningroom.com
(403) 394-2883.
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Dec. 31 Resolution Run Walk.
Running Room. 6 p.m. Charity event to start the New
Year off right. Profits going to the YWCA Health and Wellness Centre.
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theatre |
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Now-Dec. 16 Tuesday's @ Noon.
SAAG. Turcotte Library. Tea and coffee are complimentary
at the weekly film series. Films complement the changing exhibitions and
highlight issues of the day.
Nov. 19 SAAG Cinema.
SAAG. 7 p.m. Presenting "Heaven on Earth." Tickets available
at the door. $8 or $6 for members.
Dec. 2-6 Christmas Crackers.
New West Theatre and The Lethbridge Big Band. College Drive Community
Church Theatre. Celebrate the Christmas season with some of the best and most
popular Christmas songs ever recorded.
www.newwesttheatre.com
(403) 329-7328.
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Dec. 26-Jan. 3 Frolic.
Yates Memorial Centre. The Best of New West. 8 p.m.
One of our classic "Best Of" revues featuring music, comedy and dance all in one non-stop theatrical
celebration.
Dec. 26-Jan. 3 Munschapalooza.
Sterndale-Bennett Theatre. 3 & 7 p.m. The charismatic
characters of Robert Munsch are brought to the stage in this extremely fun
musical for children of all ages.
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