Tag: Arts & Entertainment

Calgary Stampede Lotteries Reveals the Names of Lucky Winners

Calgary – Calgary Stampede Lotteries is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s lottery draws. The prize winners were selected Wednesday, July 20. This year’s winners are: Rotary Dream Home: Kelvin Daly – Calgary, AB Kinsmen Wheels – Truck and 5th Wheel Package: MaryAnn Lenz – Calgary, AB Kinsmen Wheels – Truck and Boat…

July 21, 2016
The Artist Ranch Project: Incredible Art Inspired by the Western Way of Life

By Sky England, communications advisor Each year the Stampede funds a small group of selected contemporary artists to spend a weekend in Longview to experience the western way of life on an authentic working ranch. The artists will then create a body of artwork inspired by their ranch experience, culminating in a unique exhibition and…

July 20, 2016
‘Tin Star’ to Film Episode Three in High River July 20-23

HIGH RIVER, AB: Production crews from Kudos Film and Television will arrive in High River on July 20 to film episode three of the new ‘Tin Star’ series. Crews will move their work trucks into town and park in the gravel lot between 128/130 4 Avenue S.W., and the lot south of High River United…

July 20, 2016
Prairie Princes: A Celebration of the Grain Elevator

Artist: Jason Carter Saturday, June 25, 2016 – 10:00am to Saturday, September 3, 2016 – 5:00pm Okotoks Art Gallery, 53 North Railway Street The paintings and book illustrations of Jason Carter are the highlight of a summer-long showcase this year at the Okotoks Art Gallery. An artist who is much in demand for murals and…

July 15, 2016
ZEKE the Temperamental ‘Jerusalem Donkey’ Upstaged by Gabriel the Understudy Donkey!

Zeke has been grazing on too much sweet grass lately and his feet are bothering him. Meanwhile, Gabriel, the female understudy donkey, replaced Zeke for the first three performances of the 2016 Canadian Badlands Passion Play. Drumheller, Alberta — The Canadian Badlands Passion Play still hopes to welcome Zeke the donkey back to the stage…

July 14, 2016
‘Tin Star’ Returns to Film Episode Two in High River July 11-15

HIGH RIVER, AB: Production crews from Kudos Film and Television will arrive in High River on July 11 to film episode two of the new ‘Tin Star’ series. Crews will move their work trucks into town and park in the gravel lot between 128/130 4 Avenue S.W., and the lot south of High River United…

July 8, 2016
BBQ on the Terrace at Your AGA This Month

Join us Friday, July 15 for a special summer BBQ on the terrace edition of Vibe, pop-up live music at your AGA Edmonton, AB (June 29, 2016) —On Friday, July 15, we’re moving the festivities outside to the third level terrace for a special summer BBQ edition of Vibe. Enjoy the long prairie night, take…

July 8, 2016
Fireside Theatre Merges Past and Present Parallels of the Real Life Refugee Experience

The World premiere of Kaspar Hauser: The Riddle of Refuge Fundraiser for the Rosebud Committee for Syria to be performed around campfires at three locations (Drumheller, Strathmore & Rosebud) July 21-24 Drumheller, Strathmore & Rosebud, Alberta – Fireside Theatre, a collective of theatre artists based in Rosebud presents Kaspar Hauser: The Riddle of Refuge, a mysterious…

July 5, 2016
Canada Day at the Bar U Ranch NHS

Parks Canada invites visitors to the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site for Canada Day PEKISKO, ALBERTA, June 30, 2016 – On Friday, July 1, visitors are invited to celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. Admission will be free all day. 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Post Office Calgary International Pin Club, Pin Trading…

June 30, 2016
Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature

Canada Day at the Legislature offers free entertainment from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 1. The Welcome Ceremony will kick off the event with a 21-gun salute at noon followed by pipe band performances, the singing of O Canada and greetings from our province’s leaders on the front steps of the Legislature. The…

June 30, 2016
Canada Day 2016 Celebrations in Waterton Lakes National Park

In celebration of Canada’s 149th birthday, on Friday, July 1, Parks Canada is hosting a bike parade, flag raising ceremony and birthday party in Waterton Lakes National Park. Entry to this spectacular park is free on Canada Day! Canada Day events begin with a bike parade through the picturesque Waterton Village. All are welcome to…

June 29, 2016
ZEKE the Temperamental ‘Jerusalem Donkey’ Returns to the Passion Play for Nine Performances (maybe)

One of only three Nubian burros to be used over the past 23 years of the show, Zeke has been known to put his foot down and refuse to go on stage. An ancient legend says that the original donkey that carried Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday also wanted desperately to carry the cross…

June 26, 2016
Celebrate Canada Day on July 1 with Dentons at your AGA

Free gallery admission, art activities and exciting new exhibitions Edmonton, AB— Visit the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) on July 1 as part of your 2016 Canada Day celebrations. The Gallery welcomes visitors to view current exhibitions and participate in interactive art activities, all free of charge courtesy of Dentons. “With roots in Edmonton reaching as…

June 25, 2016
Celebrate Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature

Celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday at the Alberta Legislature! Visitors will enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment for all ages, including ceremonial events, hands-on activities, live performances and more. The Canada Day event will highlight and honour Alberta’s diversity with a myriad of fun and festivities throughout the historic Legislature Grounds. “I invite all Albertans to celebrate Canada…

June 23, 2016
Aboriginal War Hero to be Commemorated on the Shores of Georgian Bay, Ontario

Parry Sound, Ontario —A bronze statue honouring the legacy of Company Sergeant-Major Francis Pegahmagabow will be unveiled in Parry Sound, Ontario on June 21, 2016 – National Aboriginal Day. CSM Pegahmagabow is the most highly-decorated Aboriginal soldier of the First World War. “Francis’ life stands as an excellent example of courage and tenacity that we…

June 22, 2016