Events

Aeris Osborne, the 2022 Alberta Artist-in-Residence will exhibit the Alberta Old Buildings With Augmented Reality Experiences in the City Of Red Deer's Viewpoint Gallery from July 5 to August 30, the opening night and artist talk on July 5 (Fri) from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Discover Alberta Old Buildings paintings series with AR created by Edmonton visual artist, the 2022 Alberta Artist-in-Residence/ Art Ambassador Aeris Osborne in the City Of Red Deer's Viewpoint Gallery. All 20 pieces of artwork combined Arts, heritage, and technology.

Since early 2022, Aeris traveled over 3600km to research and meet up with the 10 Alberta Old Buildings’ owners, directors, curators, staff, and volunteers. Indeed, it allows her to better understand each building’s existing structure, history, and story to enrich the creation.

Therefore, famous buildings included the Red Deer Cronquist House, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Calgary Lougheed House, Edmonton’s Alberta Government House, Jasper Information Centre, Lake Agnes Tea Houses, other museums, a railway station other heritage sites.

In spring 2023, Aeris accommodated a technology Augmented Reality (AR) into her 20 pieces of artwork, ultimately unveiling her creative process video & research photos by simply scanning with the free downloadable app – Artivive.

Exhibition Date:

July 5 to Aug 30, 2024

Opening Night & Artist Talk:
July 5, 2024 (6 to 8 pm)

Location:

Viewpoint Gallery 5205 48 Ave, Red Deer
Viewpoint Gallery Website:

www.reddeer.ca/recreation-and-culture/arts-and-culture/art-galle...

In 1924 Lauren Harris and AY Jackson traveled to Jasper to paint the Canadian Rocky Mountain landscape.

For 2024 we will revisit the sites they made famous through their artwork with Author & Historian Lisa Christensen, the perfect thing to do for Culture Days!!

Friday, September 13

Jasper Museum
Talk and Film, Where the Universe Sings

Saturday, September 14

Take a boat ride on Maligne Lake with Lisa and see the peaks made famous by Lawren Harris.
5:15 pm
$75 per person (35 tickets available!!)

Sunday, September 15

A Talk and Dinner with Lisa - at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge where Harris and Jackson stayed in 1924!!
Chef is preparing a special menu.
$120 per person

We have also received copies of A HIKER's GUIDE TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ART OF LAWREN HARRIS. You can get a signed copy on the weekend from Lisa! $33

Tickets: jasper-community-habitat-for-the-arts.square

Info: www.travelalberta.com/events/where-the-universe-sings-20824

The image you see is also a gift to those who take in the boat ride and the dinner. Limited edition of 100 8x10 matted prints to celebrate 1924-2024! Prints will sell for $75.00.

Image permission from the Agnes Etherington Art Gallery Kingston Ontario. Lawren Stewart Harris. Athabasca Valley, Jasper Park, oil on masonite. Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University, Kingston. Gift of Agnes M. Benidickson, Chancellor Emeritus, Queen's University, 2011 (56-009).

Photographer: Bernard Clark.

Want to work toward your first comedy album? In this workshop, we cover the basics: 

• Choosing and refining material 
• Prepping a set with track splits in mind
• Identifying your goals and setting yourself up for success 

We’ll also cover the dos and don’ts of approaching a comedy label. (Hint: it takes more than a hastily written DM.) 
Prerequisites: Stand-up 101, or equivalent experience on stage (you’ve been performing consistently for at least a year and producers hire you for booked shows)

Location: Grindstone Theatre (10019 81 Ave NW) | Date: Sunday July 7, 2024 | Time: 1 - 3 pm| Price: $75

REGISTER HERE TODAY: www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/crafting-your-comedy-album-workshop

Ever wanted to try improv comedy? Already have a bit of improv/performing experience but want more practice?

This class is for both beginners and current students who have already begun their improv journey!

Learn the basic fundamentals to creating a successful and hilarious improv scene, as well as tips and tricks to unleash your inner comedian! 

We will perform improv warm-ups, drills, short-form games and longer scenes. This workshop is a very engaging and positive experience, introducing you to the world of improv through the instructors eyes.

Get ready to laugh and have a ton of fun!

Location: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW) | Date: Sunday July 7, 2024 | Time: 12 - 2 pm | Price: $75

Register here today: www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/improv-fundamentals-workshop

Focus on the core skills of improvisation to hone your ability in initiating scenes effectively, editing with precision, and committing fully to characters.

Delve into the foundational elements of improvisation focusing on three key areas: initiating scenes, editing scenes, and maintaining commitment to character and scene reality. With his years of training, teaching, directing and instructing, award winning Comedian-Actor Kris Siddiqi will take participants through a series of exercises and improv formats aimed at helping improvisers start scenes with strong, clear choices; confidently edit using different editing techniques; and fully commit to their characters and the world of the scene.

Prerequisites - Improv 101/201 & Acting 101

Location: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW) | Date: Saturday July 6, 2024 | Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm | Price: $75

Register here today: www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/i-c-e-improv-workshop

Have you always wanted to try stand up comedy? If you think you’re funny and need a push to the stage join comedian Courtney Gilmour in this one day workshop where we will learn the basics of joke writing, performance, and how to be your authentic self on stage.

Bring your favourite funny ideas, personal stories, and jokes  and prepare to be on stage at the end of the workshop!    

No experience necessary. Participants should bring a notebook and pen or their preferred note taking app.

Location: Grindstone Theatre (10019 81 Ave NW) | Date: Saturday July 6, 2024 | Time: 1 - 3 pm | Price: $75

Register here today: www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/the-art-of-stand-up-workshop

Join Ellie Heath, a seasoned producer and performer from Treaty 6 Territory, for an in-depth, hands-on workshop at the Grindstone Comedy fest. In this 2-hour workshop, Ellie will guide you through the essential steps of producing a successful comedy show.

Whether you’re a budding producer or a seasoned performer looking to expand your skill set, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical advice to elevate your comedy show productions.

Location: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW) | Date: Saturday July 6, 2024 | Time: 12 - 2 pm | Price: $75

Register here today: www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/how-to-produce-a-show-workshop

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Join artist Alex Turgeon for this special hands-on concrete poetry workshop. Visual, phonetic, and kinetic, concrete poetry emphasizes non linguistic elements such as typeface and word placement. Using Letraset style transfer letters, attendees will experiment with analog materials to create their own concrete poems. 

This workshop is $10 to attend or free for Gallery members.

Space is limited so we encourage you to register in advance.

To register, please email hkehoe@saag.ca. You can pay for your spot ahead of time at the desk or on the day of the workshop. 

This program is recommended for participants ages 15+.

If you have any questions please contact Heather Kehoe, Program & Event Coordinator.

The Play That Goes Wrong

July 6 - August 4

By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields & Jonathan Sayer

The Cornley Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does! The accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! It’s total mayhem and guaranteed laughter in this Olivier Award-winning comedy about a play within a play.

Production info

By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields & Jonathan Sayer
Directed by Dennis Garnhum
In Partnership with Theatre Calgary and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

Venue: The Shoctor
Evening Performances: 7:30 PM
Matinees: 1:30 PM

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Or 

Contact box office

Phone: 780-425-1820
Email: boxoffice@citadeltheatre.com
Address: 9828 101A Avenue NW. Edmonton, AB. T5J 3C6

Join us at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery on Saturday, July 6 from 7 to 9 pm to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions Civic Floor by Sung Tieu, Waste Land by Alex Turgeon, and Soft enough to slip through by Amanda Chwelos, along with new Shop at SAAG feature artist Moon + Maple Handmade by Jessica Colley.

Enjoy the artworks and refreshments, mingle with the community and meet the artists.

The opening reception is free for Gallery Members or with regular admission.

www.saag.ca/events