Saturday July 7, 2012
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July 7, 2012 Our popular beading activity is back! Learn traditional Blackfoot beadwork designs by using tabletop looms to create your own beaded artwork.
Visit the Blackfoot Gallery: Niitsitapiisinni: Our way of Life to see how symbols are used by the First Nations Peoples of Alberta. Website: www.glenbow.org |
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| | Time: - / Location: Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE
July 7, 2012 There's nothing quite like a sunset over the prairie sky. Imagine what prairie life was like 100 years ago and create your own colourful sunset artwork inspred by Charlie Russell's western paintings Website: www.glenbow.org |
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| | Time: - / Location: Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE
July 7, 2012 Discover the pioneers of Alberta in Mavericks: An Incorrigible History of Alberta by following the clues of our exploration guide. Pick up your activity sheet in the ARC Discovery Room and trade it in once it's completed for a cool decal. Perfect for family visits! Website: www.glenbow.org |
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| | Time: - / Location: Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE
July 7, 2012 The 1912 Calgary Stampede. There was no midway and there were no horse shows. But there was a rodeo and the artwork of Charlie Russell. Known then as the Famous Cowboy Artist, Russell created art that connected deeply with ranchers and cowboys in the West. His \"Special Exhibition\" of 20 paintings was a huge draw at the first Calgary Stampede.
Glenbow is pleased to celebrate the Stampede\'s centenary by recreating this 1912 exhibition, which will include 18 of the 20 paintings exhibited in 1912. From Russell\'s glorious western landscapes and \"heroic\" depictions of First Nations (Stolen Horses) to some of his most famous action paintings featuring cattle (Heads and Tails), cowboys (In Without Knocking and Smoke of the \"45\") and outlaws (Call of the Law), this exhibition is truly a once in-a-lifetime opportunity to see some of the best works painted by this iconic western artist.
Heralded as \"a magnificent collection of western pictures\" in 1912, Russell\'s exhibition was incredibly successful, both critically and financially. Today, Russell scholars and collectors are already anticipating the return of this special exhibition to Calgary.
Website: www.glenbow.org |
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|  | Time: 03:00 pm - 08:30 pm / Location: 615 7 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P0Y9
July 7, 2012 Stampede Wrestling is back old school! It's now called Stampede Extreme Wrestling! We are doing a pre-launch for the 100th Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. 20 shows in 10 days from July 6-15th. Shows are at 3pm and 6pm. Tickets go on sale June 26. Vote for your favorite wrestler to be in the big grand opening! Coming soon in 2012! We have legendary stars and new faces. Harry Smith, Teddy Hart, Matt Hart, Bruce Hart, Brucer Hart Jr, Tory Hart, Jason the Terrible, Honkey Tonk Man and many more!!!! The event is being hosted at The DIstillery (615- 7 ave SW) Don't miss out on this rare opportunity. Tickets are going to sell fast! Get your tickets at http://www.stampedeextremesports.com
There may be available tickets at the door.
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|  | Time: 05:00 pm - 05:00 pm / Location: Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE
July 7, 2012 Experience the Stampede through a selection of unique and rarely seen objects - including 1912 prize buckles. Guy Weadick's hand-decorated saddle and Ed Borein's artwork - this exhibition provides an insightful look at the beginnings of the Calgary Stampede. Website: www.glenbow.org |
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|  | Time: 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm / Location: Prince's Island Park
July 7, 2012 June 27th - August 10th (Showing Wednesday - Sunday)
Shakespeare in the Park will return to free public performances with a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Prince’s Island Park. Each year, the acting company will benefit from working with a professional director with experience working with Shakespeare. This year, the director will be Michael Shamata, the artistic director of Victoria’s Belfry Theatre, who is renowned for his outdoor productions of the Bard in Canada.
A Midsummer Night's Dream will run from June 27 – August 11, 2012. Showtimes (weather permitting) are Wednesdays – Sundays at 7:00pm, with added weekend matinees at 2:00pm (Note: June 30, July 1 only @ 7:00pm; No performances week of July 23). Admission is free. A Midsummer Night's Dream is suitable for all ages. Website: www.facebook.com/pages/Shakespeare-in-the-Park-Calgary/276613367329 |
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|  | Time: 08:00 pm - 11:45 pm / Location: Beat-Niq 811 1st St. SW
July 7, 2012 Sat July 7 Website: www.beatniq.com/ |
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|  | Time: 09:00 am - 01:15 pm / Location: Olympic Plaza - corner of 8 Ave & Macleod Trail SE
July 7, 2012 Fluor Rope Square presents marching bands .. dancers .. singers .. fiddlers .. friendly mascots .. plus an old-fashioned gunfight!
You could even be invited to compete in the Lammle's World Champion Hat Stomp Competition or Fluor Great Western Flapjack Flip!
The Stampede Queen and Princesses make daily guest appearances, in addition to other visiting dignitaries and celebrity guests. And don't forget to enter the Fluor Daily Prize Draw.
Plus this year, we've added special entertainment for the Little Cowpokes in the Saddle Stage area on selected days.
Just look for Jake, the giant cowboy, and his gal Jacki, welcoming you to Fluor Rope Square. You can't miss him -- he's 28 feet high! Website: www.stampede-downtownattractions.com/rope_square.htm |
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| | Time: 09:00 am - 09:00 pm / Location: 277 Barclay Parade SW calgary
July 7, 2012 The Festival will display Turkish art, folk dance, music and gourmet food, where visitors will get an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and savour Turkish hospitality, culture, heritage and cuisine.
Visitors will be able to browse and buy Turkish products, souvenirs and handcrafts, participate in activities for children, view many authentic demonstrations and performances, sample Turkish cuisine, and do much, much more at the Festival.
The world famous Turkish doner was the center piece of the Turkish Kitchen, served to over 4000 people. The stage was busy with Turkish folklore, music, dances and lovely Turkish songs. From handcrafts to pottery, jewelry to carpets, marbling to calligraphy, Turkish coffee to baklava, it was as if the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul was brought to Calgary. Kids were also having fun at their corner with moonwalk, face painting, crafts, portraits, and of course cotton candy and popcorn.
This wonderful event effectively brings Turkey to Calgary, showcasing a rich cultural heritage while allowing visitors to sample fine Turkish cuisine from sumptuous kabobs to mouth-watering pastries. This year, like last, the Festival will be alive with the sights, sounds and aromas of Turkey. Visitors are encouraged not to come to the festival alone, but to bring their family, friends, and neighbors, too. Come and sample authentic Turkish food and pastries while enjoying original Turkish-style doner-kabobs, tantuni- kabobs, shish-kabobs and famous pita-style sandwiches, along with gozleme and bazlama, featuring tasty, lightly spiced chicken or beef.
Taste the most delectable delights this side of Istanbul, along with authentic Turkish salads and a wide variety of other meals and baked goods. In addition, this year's Festival will feature unique and fascinating demonstrations of distinctive traditional Turkish crafts, such as paper marbling by Ebru Sanati, and carpet weaving. Truly, this is a day not to be missed, explosion of taste and culture in the heart of the summer, in the heart of Calgary. Website: www.CalgaryTurkishFestival.com |
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| | Time: 10:00 am - 01:00 pm / Location: Downtown Calgary (see route below)
July 7, 2012 Weather permitting
Members of the five tribes of Treaty 7 from Southern Alberta, dressed in traditional regalia, proudly share their heritage and culture through dance, music and commentaries (weather permitting.)
Come join them in the Friendship Dance at Fluor Rope Square!
Representatives of the five First Nations that participated in the 1877 signing of Treaty Seven with Queen Victoria's government parade on horseback from 1 St SW along 9 Ave to Fluor Rope Square.
Following Fluor Rope Square, the Indian Parade proceeds to 4th Avenue SW with stops at the Sheraton Suites Eau Claire and Westin Hotel for photo sessions.
The tribes represented, who prefer to use their own names, include:
• Kainai or Blood (Fort MacLeod)
• Nakoda or Stoney consist of three bands: Goodstoney, Bearspaw and Chiniki (Morley from west of Calgary and Eden Valley west of Longview)
• Peigan (Brocket)
• Siksika or Blackfoot (east of Calgary)
• Tsuu T'ina or Sarcee (southwest of Calgary) Website: www.stampede-downtownattractions.com/indian_parade.htm |
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|  | Time: 10:00 am - 03:00 pm / Location: Near Telus Convention Block
July 7, 2012 car2go is coming down to Stephen Ave for the Calgary Stampede!
Come on down to Stephen Ave on July 6, 7, 12, and 13 to check out Calgary’s newest mobility concept!
The way you get around town is about to change forever. Jump in a car whenever you need one, drive it for as long as you like, and only pay for the time that you use. There are no mandatory return times or locations:
simply leave a vehicle almost anywhere within the Calgary “home area”, which can be seen at www.car2go.com. Best of all, parking is FREE! car2go vehicles can be left in any non-restricted parking space at no cost, or at designated parkades in the downtown core. This includes residential permit spots as well as any on-street ParkPlus space, provided there aren’t any stopping or parking restrictions at any time.
We will be offering free registration and 30 minutes of drive time with a special promotion code, so be sure to come on by!
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| | Time: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm / Location: Near Out there
July 7, 2012 Celebrate all of Canada through elements of the photo wall engagement piece and Canadian spirit game. |
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