There is plenty to see and do in Red Deer this weekend for the 2018 edition of Alberta Culture Days.
Here’s a quick look at just some of what’s going on around town:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 28
Welcome to Our World of Arts and Culture
12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Maple Room at Central Alberta Refugee Effort, Ground Floor, 5000 Gaetz Avenue
Featuring paintings, drawings, photographs, etching, henna, Chinese calligraphy, Indian chalk art, films, music, and more.
Justine Vandergrift
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The HUB on Ross 4936 Ross Street
Free Live Music!
Central Alberta Theatre Presents Catena!
Doors – 6:00 p.m.
Show – 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Centre, 4214 58st
Tours Between 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 29
Doors – 2:00 p.m.
Show – 3:00 p.m.
Memorial Centre, 4214 58st
Maximum Capacity: 700
SITE #1
Festival Hall-4214 58st
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Celebration of Dance
Dance Event showcasing different styles of dance in Red Deer
Pop up Gallery Show
Show and sale of original artworks
Cultural Showcase
Presented by the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, the showcase will promote different Cultural Performing artist and displays
Central Alberta Film Festival 2017 Re-Runs
CAT Studios – Nickle Studio
Showcase of local film makers and artists
SITE #2
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 4525 47Aave
Heritage Square, 4402 47ave
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Norwegian Laft Hus Open House
Heritage Square
Experience the rich culture of the Norwegians
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Magnificent Saturdays Presents: Leaves of Peace
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
Drop in family art making
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Behind Closed Doors – Collections Tour
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
See behind the scenes of the Museum
SITE #3
Downtown Red Deer
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Musical Pancake Breakfast on the Ross Street Patio
The Hub on Ross, 4936 Ross Street
Free pancakes and Music
1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Original Theatre – Aladdin and the T.T.T-A Pantomime
The Hub on Ross, 4936 Ross Street
Experience the famous toy of Aladdin for free
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Beadsbecause – The Ross Street Jewelry Project
The HUB on Ross, 4936 Ross Street
Jars of Bread for Artisans on sale – proceeds going to the Smiles through Lindsay foundation
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meet Author Ruth Ohi
Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch, 4818 49 Street
Ruth Ohi, Children author and illustrator for over 20 years. All ages welcome.
SUNDAY SEPT. 30
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Garlic City Market Festival
Piper Creek Project, 40th Avenue, South Red Deer
2nd annual Garlic City Market, a treat for your taste buds
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Metis Presentation by Dr. Doris Jeanne Mackinnon
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
Dr. Mackinnon presents her book Metis Pioneers
