Saturday July 28, 2012
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 | Time: - / Location: Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE
July 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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: 05:00 pm - 05:00 pm / Location: Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE
July 28, 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: 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm / Location: Olympic Plaza
July 28, 2012 Summerstock presents Legally Blonde for their 2012 season. Tickets are only $15.00 and can be purchased through ticket master.
Summerstock is the only live outdoor musical theatre company in all of Calgary. Each summer, students from all over Calgary present professional quality Broadway musical theatre in the downtown core at Olympic Plaza. This not-for-profit organization supports these young actors, provides scholarships and gives them a venue to showcase their talent. Website: www.summerstock.ca |
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| Time: 06:30 pm - 09:00 pm / Location: Olympic Plaza
July 28, 2012 Summerstock is the only live outdoor musical theatre company in all of Calgary. Each summer, students from all over Calgary present professional quality Broadway musical theatre in the downtown core at Olympic Plaza. This not-for-profit organization supports these young actors, provides scholarships and gives them a venue to showcase their talent.
Summerstock is a city-wide musical theatre program for youth from 14-20 years of age that pairs professional design, instruction, and technical support with the raw talent of our city's young performers! This program is geared towards both the early career professional and the novice actor who is looking to do a professional quality show. Most of our students are in upper-high school, in their GAP year or in early post-secondary. Website: www.summerstock.ca/lb/tickets.html |
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| Time: 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm / Location: Prince's Island Park
July 28, 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: 09:00 am - 05:30 pm / Location: 130 9 Avenue Southeast
July 28, 2012 July 14th - September 3
Critical Mass is an exhibition of recent sculpture by Ontario-based artist Shayne Dark, whose works exploit the tensions between the natural and the manmade with intriguing results.
The exhibit includes seven sculptures, including four freestanding works collectively known as Critical Mass. Website: www.glenbow.org |
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 | Time: 09:00 pm - 11:45 pm / Location: The Palomino - 109-7th Avenue SW
July 28, 2012 Come one come all for a night of boozin and rock n rollin with Calgary's own Chron Goblin, Throne of Vengeance, and Nosis!
July 28 The Palomino
10 Bux at the Door
Doors at 9
www.ChronGoblin.com
www.ThoneOfVengeance.com
www.facebook.com/Nosisrocks Website: www.facebook.com/events/439780416056692/ |
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| Time: 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm / Location: 100 East block of 8th Ave SW (Stephen Avenue Walk)
July 28, 2012 Join us for another fun-filled collaborative art project! Find our museum educators on Stephen Avenue Mall on Tuesdays and Thursday between July 9-August 2 and participate in creating a western-inspired work of art in celebration of the 100th Calgary Stampede. Every Albertan has a little cowboy in them! Website: www.glenbow.org/programs/ |
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 | Time: 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm / Location: Stephen Avenue Walk near the corner of 2nd Street SW
July 28, 2012 Each Thursday in August
In partnership with the Calgary Downtown Association, NMC sets Stephen Avenue to music with this summer busker performance program. Performing on a restored, one-of-a-kind, NMC branded piano, musicians rock 8th Avenue, providing a soundtrack for the vibrant noon-hour scene on one of Calgary's favourite promenades.
Website: www.nmc.ca |
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| Time: All Day Event / Location: Prince's Island Park
July 28, 2012 July 26th - July 29th
A four day exploration of folk music from around the world. Website: www.calgaryfolkfest.com/ |
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| Time: All Day Event / Location: Stephen Avenue Walk
July 28, 2012 Come join us on Stephen Avenue and cheer on Team Canada! Starting with the Opening Ceremonies on July 27th, and for 17 days straight days, our Stephen Avenue Celebration Site will feature CTV’s coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games! Calgarians are encouraged to watch FREE coverage on a massive state of the art LED screen.
Capture the spirit with the Calgary International Pin Club that will be set up daily from 11:00 am to 2:00pm to trade, buy and sell collectable pins. Come and talk to a knowledgeable member about your collection.
For the complete Stephen Avenue Celebration Site broadcast schedule, daily special events and the location of the screen check out www.downtowncalgary.com/celebration.
Website: www.downtowncalgary.com/celebration. |
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