Transitions: Cyanotype Body Prints, an exhibit by multi-disciplinary artist and Alberta University of the Arts grad Vivian Smith, is on now at Red Deer's Kiwanis Gallery.The exhibit runs from Dec. 3 to Feb. 9 at the gallery which is downstairs at the downtown branch of the Red Deer Public Library."Transitions, pos...

Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) is set to present Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a production which will help you rediscover romance.Show dates run from Nov. 29 to Dec. 15 at the CAT studio theatre (4214 58 Street)."In the era of Bridgerton," say directors Wanda Oler and Robyn Jeffrey, "who doesn't w...

The ninth annual Christmas Wish Breakfast in Red Deer is fast approaching.The event, which draws upwards of 1,000 people. is set for 8-11 a.m. on Nov. 24 at Westerner Park's Harvest Centre.To attend for a free hot buffet breakfast, including pancakes, simply bring a donation of a new and unwrapped toy, or new clothes a...

A Red Deer Polytechnic student is using her art to help the Red Deer Food Bank.Bailey Horton, a Visual Arts program student, came up with the idea to show that art can have a positive influence on social issues.Horton's exhibit entitled 'Unhampered' will be on display Thursday, Nov. 7 in The Forum at RDP where there wi...

The largest celebration of the year is coming up for the Hindu Cultural Society of Central Alberta.Their annual Diwali event goes Saturday. Nov. 9, from 5-10 p.m. at Festival Hall.The family-friendly event comes a few days after the actual observance of Diwali, which began Oct. 31 this year."These days of Diwali a...

The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) is taking to the stage for its second main series concert of the 2024-25 season with Suite Serenade on November 16. The organization promises sweet sounds of symphonic strings that should entertain, excite, and inspire the audience, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Polytechni...

First Friday galley listing for Nov. 1, 2024Body & MindArtist: Debbie.lee MiszaniecMedia: 2D Oil PaintingsKiwanis Gallery 4919 49Street Red Deer, ABExhibition Dates: October 8th - November 30th, 2024#FirstFridaysRedDeer Reception November 1st from 5:30 - 7:30pm--The Journey WithinArtist: Kristina MikoMedia: 2D Acry...

The Alberta Youth Choir, an honour choir for singers ages 16-22, invites residents to a performance in Lacombe as part of its 2024 provincial tour. On Oct. 26 at 7:30, the choir will present its "Seeking Light" program at St. Andrew's United Church with direction from conductor Jamie Hillman. The Alberta Yout...

The fourth annual Powwow Times International Powwow is back this month, and it all goes down from the NexSource Centre in Sylvan Lake.From Oct. 18-20, everyone, stresses Powwow Times co-owner Patrick Mitsuing, is invited.After holding the event in Red Deer for three years, Mitsuing and wife Marissa decided to bring the...

The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) launches its 2024-25 season on October 19 at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre with its 'We Rise Again" program.The concert will be a Classical-Canadian fusion, featuring local cello virtuosos Kathryn and Sofia Fakeley. "We Rise Again" is a pairing of Elgar's Cel...

The Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra (CACO) invites residents to its season opening shows, a showcase of "Mountain Music" taking place later this month.On October 20, CACO will perform their season program at St. Andrew's United Church in Lacombe from 2-4 p.m.On October 27, the group will perform at the Luth...

The Red Deer Arts Council has a new gallery for residents to witness; "Body and Mind" by Debbie-lee Miszaniec features still life oil paintings depicting the struggle to reconcile the body and mind when it comes to weight loss management.The exhibit runs Oct. 8 to Nov. 30 at the Kiwanis Gallery, and there wil...

The Our Best to You Handmade Market is back in Red Deer this month, carrying on a community tradition that began in 1991.Running Oct. 25-27, Our Best to You is the largest fall craft fair in Red Deer, spread out over 67,800 square feet at Westerner Park, and featuring more than 140 vendors from as far away as Charlotte...

"Let it Show, Let it Show, Let it Show!" Officials at Westerner Park in Red Deer say Stars on Ice is bringing a spectacular holiday treat to figure skating fans across Canada with its dazzling, award-winning show this season! The special holiday edition of Stars on Ice, featuring some of the most accomplished...

Sixteen Albertans, including a few from central Alberta, are recipients of 2024 Heritage Awards, from the Government of Alberta."Across the province, dedicated Albertans are keeping the stories of the people, places and events in our history alive," says Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Wome...

Grab your popcorn and take your seats for the eighth annual Central Alberta Film Festival (CAFF), coming to Red Deer October 2-5. Movies will be screened at two theatres at Carnival Cinemas, and only two films have overlapping showtimes. "That means audiences can see more of the films that have caught their intere...

The Government of Alberta is committing $90,000 over two years to the Calgary Internation Film Festival (CIFF) for 2024 and 2025.Provincial officials say CIFF is the largest film festival in Alberta and helps get Alberta stories on the world stage and can enable them to qualify for things like Academy Awards."CIFF...

The Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre invites residents to its signature event and one of its largest fundraisers, an Evening of Decadent Dessert.On October 3, guests can join Aspire for a champagne reception, raffles, entertainment, silent auction, a dinner buffet and, of course, a decadent dessert buffet. The even...

Cirque Italia invites Red Deer residents to witness a dreamy circus adventure under its big top tent later this month.From Sept. 19-22 in the Parkland Mall parking lot, the company's Gold Unit performers will take viewers back in time to an era when hula hoops and soda fountains were abundant, Elvis Presley dominated t...

The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) is saying goodbye to one executive director and welcoming a new one this week.Jennette Miller recently resigned to become executive director at Calgary Civic Symphony.Taking over for Miller is Matthew Whitfield, who's been with the organization in a marketing and communications ca...

The Central Alberta Theatre is excited to announce its lineup for the 2024-2025 season, which features five different showings at the Black Box Theatre.Just in time for Halloween, the group will put on Dracula: Mina's Quest, an adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic that spotlights Dracula's intended bride, Minda, at the ...

The month of September is Alberta Culture Days, and the City of Red Deer and Red Deer Arts Council have a variety of events in store for residents.To kick off the month, the City invites residents to City Hall on September 6 to celebrate its newly installed public artworks. From 4:30-6 p.m., there will be refreshments,...

A fun family-friendly event is coming up soon in support of the Red Deer Food Bank, and hosted by The Zukiwsky Group at Scotia Wealth Management.The first ever 'Carnivore Car Show' is free and it goes Sept. 7 from 12-8 p.m. outside the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (100-4200 QEII Highway).There will be food trucks, live ...

The Outreach Centre, an agency that supports women affected by family violence, is holding its first Virtual Lip Sync Battle, an online version of its December Live Lip Sync Battle.Leading up to the live event, which raised $200,000 last year, the Virtual Lip Sync battle improves accessibility, giving those who aren't ...

Ever tried solving a Rubik's Cube, only for your attempt to bring bitter disappointment and utter frustration? Well now's the chance you've been dreaming of to show you do have what it takes. Start practicing because Solved Central Alberta 2024, a speedcubing competition, is taking place Sept. 14 at Red Deer Polytechni...

A 'Locals Showcase' will bring alive Red Deer's entertainment district this coming Aug. 31.The event, which organizers say will offer a vibrant evening of music and community spirit, goes from 5:30-9 p.m. on the Ross Street Patio.According to organizers:The "Locals Showcase" will feature some of Red Deer's fi...

The Town of Penhold is looking forward to welcoming guests from all over central Alberta to its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 6 and 7, 2024. Organizers say the event is fun for the whole family with activities and events for many ages and stages of life. Friday evening starts off the fun with the Ma & Pa's Bakery C...

The second annual Afro Caribbean Festival is coming to Red Deer's downtown Aug. 17 & 18.Hosted by the African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta (ACCoCA), the free-to-attend festival offers a unique opportunity for community to unite and celebrate Canada's rich Afro-Caribbean heritage.There will be live music and ...