Tag: Arts & Entertainment

  • Longview Library News: Music Fills the Library

    Longview Library News: Music Fills the Library

    By Sylvia Binkley A delightful concert was performed in the library on March 31st. Denisha Teichroeb, Sierra Butler and Danah Boutin treated us all to an afternoon of classical music on their stringed instruments. They were gracious and composed for ones so young. They described the history of their instruments and gave a brief history…

  • Monday Morning Chuckle: Who’s Following You?

    Monday Morning Chuckle: Who’s Following You?

    I am not on Facebook. Hence I try to make new friends without using Facebook. Therefore as I walk around the streets I approach random people and tell them how well I slept last night, what I ate, how I feel, what I am doing and what I will be doing later. I also show…

  • Easter Colouring Fun

    Easter Colouring Fun

    Check out these pages for some Easter colouring (printable and online): http://www.free-coloring-pages.com/easter.html http://www.kidspot.com.au/slideshow/Kids-Activity-Sheets-Easter-Colouring-Pages+118.htm http://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/holidays/easter-coloring-pages/ http://www.thecolor.com/category/coloring/easter.aspx

  • Marigold Libraries Offer Travelling Display of Alberta Books

    Marigold Libraries Offer Travelling Display of Alberta Books

    Alberta Award Winners Each year, Alberta authors and publishers are recognized through the WGA’s Alberta Literary Awards, the BPAA’s Alberta Book Publishing Awards, and the Alberta Readers’ Choice Award. Join Marigold, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta as we recognize these amazing Alberta bred books! About this Travelling Display…

  • Easter 2015 Hours of Operation for City of Calgary Facilities

    Easter 2015 Hours of Operation for City of Calgary Facilities

    The City of Calgary is adjusting its hours of operation for certain services and facilities for the Easter weekend, from Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6, 2015. Calgary Transit Calgary Transit will provide a Sunday level of service on Good Friday, April 3, 2015 and Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015. Please check the schedules page to…

  • “Easterriffic” DIY Décor Ideas

    “Easterriffic” DIY Décor Ideas

    The tulips are blooming, the days are getting longer, and the Easter holidays are just around the corner. Time to banish those winter blues and add festive, Easter-themed touches here, there, and everywhere—just in time for celebrations with family and friends. “Whether you’re hosting a brunch, lunch, dinner party, or egg hunt, Easter is a…

  • From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Frances Itani and Gordon Henderson

    From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Frances Itani and Gordon Henderson

      By Lynn Willoughby Tell ~ Frances Itani I have read several of Itani’s novels and while they are slow paced, almost graceful, they were a good read.  This latest book is slow to the point of boredom and left many unanswered questions at the end.  As I turned the last page I couldn’t believe…

  • Fargo TV series returning to film in High River March 19

    Fargo TV series returning to film in High River March 19

      High River, AB: Fargo S2 Productions Inc. will be in High River on Thursday, March 19 to film an episode of the television series Fargo, which airs on the FX network. Please see below for details on each filming location’s parking and traffic restrictions. 415 1 Street S.W. (see map below) There will be…

  • Tunes for Trails

    Tunes for Trails

    We are pleased to announce our annual Tunes for Trails date, which is May 2, 2015 at the Bragg Creek Community Hall. Skuzzy and the Woodticks are at it again and will surely keep you and your friends entertained throughout the evening. Barauch will be our Stage Man, providing his usual stoic announcements and jokes.…

  • From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Ian Morris

    From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Ian Morris

      By Lynn Willoughby Why the West Rules – For Now ~ Ian Morris Non-fiction can sometimes be hard reading.  I often feel like a student again unless the language is readable and the author has a sense of humour.  I would describe this book as a quick lesson in world history, geography, sociology, anthropology,…

  • The Collective Project: Robert Downey Jr. Delivers a Real Bionic Arm

    The Collective Project: Robert Downey Jr. Delivers a Real Bionic Arm

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council: Annual General Meeting

    Sheep Creek Arts Council: Annual General Meeting

      The Annual General Meeting and election of officers for the Sheep Creek Arts Council is to be held on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2pm in the Arts Council gallery at 133 Sunset Blvd West in Turner Valley. Brenda Thompson, President of the Council, invites all members and interested people in the community to…

  • Art Theft in High River

    Art Theft in High River

    In light of the recent theft of art pieces in Black Diamond here is some information from a similar theft in High River earlier this year. None of the pieces have been recovered: Art Effects was broken into January 21st, 2015. Below are images of the 19 pieces stolen at my studio. I would appreciate…

  • Call for Artists to Redesign Centennial Stage in George Lane Memorial Park

    Call for Artists to Redesign Centennial Stage in George Lane Memorial Park

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Local artists are being invited to submit proposals for the redesign of the Centennial Stage in George Lane Memorial Park. This is a collaborative project involving representation from The High River Rotary Club, Highwood Lions Club, The High River and District Recreation Board, the Arts and Culture Board and the Town…

  • Calgary Opera joins Calgary Stampede’s Youth Campus

      Calgary – The Calgary Stampede and Calgary Opera are proud to announce a unique partnership that will see the Calgary Opera move to the Calgary Stampede’s Youth Campus creating an energized and sought-after gathering place for performing arts training and performance for youth. Under the agreement, the Stampede will provide the land for the…