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advancing the arts in Lethbridge
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A publication of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC)
Thank you to the individuals, organizations and businesses that renewed or took out
an AAC membership as part of our Sharing the Arts campaign!
We asked you,
“What is your favorite Lethbridge arts experience?”
and here’s what you said...
The live artists during Arts Days
All the Public Art
Mayor’s Luncheon
Arts Days
The distribution of information on arts events
ArtWalk
ArtsFest in Galt Gardens
The Tommy Banks Concert at the 2011
Lethbridge Jazz Festival
Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra
Attending Art Openings
Participating in Art Demonstrations
Artisan Markets
Art Displays
South Country Fair
Galt Museum
Arts Alive & Well in the Schools
The Geomatic Attic
Having my own art exhibition
New West Theatre
The Jazzerwocky Festival
Bowman Film Series
The Grand Re-opening of SAAG
Bowman Christmas Sale
Figure Drawing Club
Live Music
The sense of community
Live Theatre
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What makes a great community? Is it
going out and enjoying an event? Having
the opportunity to learn something new?
Meeting new and interesting people?
To many, a great community means
having a balance of all these qualities. I
am constantly amazed at the variety of
activities we can experience in Lethbridge.
Our city has such a wide variety of talented
individuals, dedicated organizations and
supportive businesses that work tirelessly
to create a vibrant culture in Lethbridge.
A large part of that vibrant culture is our
arts and sports scenes- which are deeply
engrained in our community’s history.
Often, these communities remain in their
separate spheres and fail to connect.
The Allied Arts Council is happy to be
working with many community-based
arts organizations to connect the arts and
sports communities when Lethbridge hosts
the 2012 Alberta Summer Games. The
games will bring more than 3000 athletes,
coaches and officials to our community.
For a preview of what’s happening, check
out the schedule of events (page 8).
In this issue, we explore some of the
relationships between arts and sports.
Seemingly unalike, these disciplines have
much in common. For example, performing
arts such as Dance and Theatre both involve
athletic dedication that supports artistic
expression. Ammena Dance Company
owner Lise-Anne Talhami discusses the
connection between the two, as well as
the meaning of the emerging discipline of
DanceSport on page 13. Artistic practices
such as sculpture can also be physically
demanding. Local Sculptor Jonathan Legg
discusses some of the challenges he faces
as a sculptor, as well as his take on art as a
sport on page 14.
For many, art can be healing-- the
University of Lethbridge Department of
Kinesiology is conducting research that
crosses the boundaries between the
arts and the physical body. Dr. Lesley
Brown and colleagues are doing research
on overcoming some of the physical
challenges of Parkinson’s Disease through
the therapeutic use of music (page 5). Many
with the disease have noticed that some of
their disease symptoms, like freezing or
slowness of movement, seem to be less
troublesome when they are listening to
music.
Do artists consider themselves athletes?
They face many of the same risks, such as
injury. Many athletes also view their sport
as an art. We got a chance to sit down with
the Musical Director of the Lethbridge
Symphony Orchestra to find out about
some of the physical challenges and risks
he and many other conductors experience.
As an athlete himself, he relates his role as
conductor being similar to being a sports
coach.
Whether we win or lose, many of us engage
in art or sport because it is an expression
of what it is to be human. The dedication
and passion involved in arts and sports are
an important part of who we are and thus,
an important part of our community. We
invite you to learn more about this vibrant
community in this issue of ArtsBridge.
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2PublisherAllied Arts Council of Lethbridge318 . 7 Street SouthLethbridge, AB T1J 2G2T: 403.320.0555 F: [email protected]
Publication date March 2012
Administration
Suzanne LintExecutive Director
Jana MacKenzieFinance
Muffy McKayProjects
Ashley MarkusCommunications
Vanessa Eagle BearReception
Programming
Claire HattonEducation & Facility Services
Darcy LoganGallery Services
Board of Directors
PRESIDENTGloria Torrance
VICE PRESIDENTElizabeth Songer
TREASURERShanna Bailey
DIRECTORSChristopher BabitsRon BrownSarah ChristensenCarolla ChristieBarb CunninghamTyler GschaidKris HodgsonTweela HoutekamerDon ReevesJennifer Schmidt RempelKim Siever
For additional copies contact the AAC office.
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a substantial inven-
tory of work that, for a
variety of reasons, will
likely remain so for
some time. Let’s just
refer to it as Van Gogh
Syndrome, though
few if any will ever
gain that artist’s post-
humous fame.
It can be said with-
out reservation that
most visual artists
(at least the ones I
know) certainly don’t
make art for financial
gain. Thus, it could be
said that the issue of
whether a communi-
ty supports its artists
or not is moot. That
would be approach-
ing the whole matter
from a completely
wrong perspective.
Let’s, instead, view it
from the community
point of view. In some
ambiguous way there
is a symbiotic rela-
tionship that exists
between visual artists
(and probably other
bo
ard
blo
gSome may think tying the arts scene in with sports could be like trying to mix oil with water; it
just doesn’t work. But if you look a lot closer, you start to realize there is something very similar
about how these two groups come together and how they do so in this great city.
From a personal perspective I enjoy watching hockey, football and soccer in a stadium or on
television, but to call me a sports fan would be a stretch. I enjoy the camaraderie of sports fans
coming together to cheer on a team, and I enjoy hanging out with my friends and watching how
wrapped up they can get in a game. But, when it’s over and we all go our separate ways I usually
think, well I probably could have enjoyed that game just as much if I had only watched the last
period or quarter. See I have a problem with sitting still. But during the Stanley Cup finals I was
caught up in the hype-- not to the extent where I could remember any statistics of any player-
- I was simply there to enjoy the game. There are a lot of diehard fans who know all the points
for and against each player, and who is coming through the next draft pick, etc. This is of no
interest to me, probably because I’ve always enjoyed playing sports, not how many points I got
each in game. What excites me is the incredible opportunity to be involved here in Lethbridge.
My favorite sports include: volleyball, rock climbing, skiing and triathlons. Lethbridge has a
very committed sports scene. Depending on what activities you enjoy, having Waterton Lakes
National Park and Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park so close to Lethbridge provides an incredible
backdrop to enjoy cross-country skiing, hiking, running and snowshoeing.
Now think of a similar gathering in the arts scene-- gallery openings. I love listening to the artists
describe their work at gallery openings, and then taking your time to walk through the exhibit
to get a visceral feeling for what the artist was trying to express. I enjoy art gallery openings
for the enjoyment for some of the same reasons as sports events. The camaraderie of friends
getting out, taking the time on my own to digest the work and see how it relates to me, but I am
not a hard core art fan. I don’t know the names of all the hot artists in town or coming to town,
although I do have a few Canadian favourites: Brendan Tang and his amazing Japanimation
infused ceramics; and Kelly Richardson. When Kelly’s work The Erudition came to the SAAG, I
was captivated and I didn’t want to leave the gallery. It was haunting, mesmerizing and magical
all at the same time. I experienced the same excitement when I saw Brendan’s work in Montreal.
I was trying to convince myself how I could own a piece of his artwork. I won’t even start to get
into the music scene, because there wouldn’t be enough space in this blog to capture the power
of live music, how it speaks to me and how it brings our city together.
What impact do sports and arts have on our community? On the surface, someone who moves to
Lethbridge could easily avoid both the sports and arts scenes and carry on about their business.
But sooner than later, they would start to appreciate the incredible talent we have right in our
own backyard. We have some amazing organizations like the Lethbridge Sports Council, the
Western Major Baseball League, the Western Hockey League and events like the World Women’s
Curling Championships coming this year. On the arts side of things, we have South Country
Fair coming up this summer, Arts Days this fall, and the opening of our new Community Arts
Centre in 2013. What impact do the arts and sports scene have on our community? It’s incredibly
substantial and intrinsically linked to the happiness of our citizens. AB
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By Kris Hodgson
Allied Arts Council Board Member, Wind Energy Community Liaison and Cello Player
Incredible Talent in Our Own Backyard
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ConductingMasterpieces:F r o m M o z a r t t o M a r a t h o n s
AM: How long have you been involved in music?
GK: I have been involved in music since I was six years old; when I started
taking violin lessons. It was in the second year of my Bachelor’s degree in
Music that I decided to switch my major from violin to conducting, since I
was attending one of the first Canadian colleges to offer this major at an
undergraduate level.
AM: What led you to become a conductor full-time?
GK: Well, it was a bit of a journey! When I completed my Bachelor’s degree,
I continued conducting and being involved in music, but usually only in
my spare time as a hobby. To pay the bills, I worked for the family business,
which was mechanical contracting, for about nine years. Honestly, there
wasn’t a lot of encouragement for me to become a full-time orchestral
conductor-- it was definitely a very tough career choice with not many job
prospects. But in 1997, the growing passion to make music as a conductor
prompted me to make the move to become a conductor full-time. I didn’t
want to grow old and have the regret of never trying.
I recently got a chance to sit down with Glenn Klassen, Music Director of the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra who is not only a conductor, but also a runner.
He shares his thoughts on the passion that both artists and athletes have in common.
By Ashley Markus, AAC Communications Coordinator
AM: What is the role of the conductor?
GK: I’d say first and foremost, it
is to provide leadership. In some
ways, a conductor is the manager
of the orchestra as well as its artistic
director. You could compare it to
a coach of a sports team, or the
curator of a gallery. Despite what
some may think, only about 10%
of my time is actually spent on the
podium, conducting rehearsals or
concerts. Much of my time is spent
on things like human resources, as
a large part of the job is spent with
people; and administrative duties like
meetings, fundraising and planning
future concerts and seasons. I also
spend a great deal of time studying
and learning music. I’d say for each
minute of performed music, I spend
about two hours learning it, if I’m familiar with the composer. If I don’t
know the composer, it can be up to three hours.
I also feel my job is to be an advocate for the musicians. I think if a
conductor is not careful, the musicians can start to become instruments
and not people-- and that’s not good. So as a conductor, you always
need to remember the human element: respect predetermined
rehearsal start and finish times, expect and work towards the best
possible artistic product while recognizing that there are limitations.
Musicians are there because they are passionate; everyone wants to do
their best. You don’t want to cross that line.
AM: Tell us about some of the physical challenges of conducting.
GK: Many, many conductors have shoulder problems-- often in the
rotator cuff because that’s the part of the body you use the most. I
have experienced the painful outcome associated with the prolonged
repetitive motion of conducting especially during a performance when
the adrenaline can cause over-conducting. The type of music that is
being conducted also plays a factor. For example, when conducting
ballet or opera, the conductor is usually below the singers or dancers
in the orchestra pit. Therefore, a higher gesture is required so the
performers can see him/her, increasing the strain on the shoulder.
AM: Are there any exercises or warm-ups that you do before a performance?
GK: For me, it’s mainly about keeping in good shape overall. I
find when my body is in good shape, then so is my mind and that is
important. Concentration is a huge part of conducting, and so I really
believe in the positive aspects of a body-mind balance.
AM: Has conducting ever caused you an injury? If so, what did you have to do to recover?
GK: I’ve come close to an injury, but luckily I’ve been able to take
preventative measures before anything serious occurred. I did see a
physiotherapist when I was experiencing some shoulder problems and
they recommended a number of exercises and some weight training to
strengthen those muscles. I’ve also found that using a longer conducting
baton-- say 18 inches instead of 12 inches is a good preventative
measure; it encourages the conducting gesture to be made more from
the elbow and wrist rather than the shoulder.
AM: We’ve been told you are also a runner. Do you see any similarities between conducting and running?
GK: I definitely do see similarities. To me, the discipline that I need
as a runner to break through the “wall” is something I also need when
conducting. It’s not just physical, but mental. Being prepared, whether
it’s studying a musical score or a consistent running routine, both
involve a deep level of commitment and discipline.
AM: There is often the impression that the arts and sports are completely different activities and have very little in common. Do you agree or disagree with this statement, and why?
GK: I think they have a lot more in common than would appear on the
surface. I see parallels between musical ensembles and sports teams;
what each are attempting cannot be achieved by one person alone.
Musicians and team players need to give up that “me” factor and think
about the greater good. To me, they all have the human element at
their core. Also, let’s not forget about our audience/patrons, who are
integral to the performance or game. I think musicians and athletes
would agree that performing or playing to a receptive and supportive
audience completes the experience. From an audience point of view,
there is nothing like hearing and seeing it live.
Solo musicians can also be compared to individual sports players. Often
the competitor is actually oneself. Not only is it about “winning,” but it is
also about doing your personal best. This passion crosses all boundaries
and disciplines. AB4 ARTSBRIDGE
On first glance, it may appear that the
common ground between sport and art
is a far reach. Sport is essentially about
physical activity which affects a person’s
physical fitness. Depending upon how
many external factors come into play, one
benefits from the increased activity that
sport affords them. Sport is generally
competitive, requiring a degree of skill,
where aside from our natural born ability
that genetics influence, practice is our
greatest ally.
On the other hand, art is regarded more
as a special faculty of the mind; although
the term art was traditionally used to refer
to skill or mastery. Generally, art is made
with the intention of stimulating thoughts
and emotions. That’s also what happens
in sport if you consider the emotional
carnage that happens when a person’s
favorite team loses, or the elation they
experience when they win a race-- but it
can be argued that this is secondary to
sport’s physicality. And not unlike sport,
genes play a tremendous role in artistic
ability, again enhanced by practice.
Hundreds of sports exist, and range from
individual endeavors such as swimming,
marathon running and rock climbing to
team sports ranging from our national
past time of hockey to the more obscure
sport of pickle ball. Art also encompasses
a wide range of activities such as music,
theatre, literature and sculpture. Both
allow the participant an avenue for
creative expression and the audience
room for interpretation. Sometimes
activities that require physical athleticism
are considered sport, but by the nature
of the activity, are considered art. Dance
would be an example of this.
Sports usually have rules. There are many
ways of deciding winners and losers,
whether it is something as simple as
crossing the line first or a set of criteria
used by judges. This is in contrast to art
where creative expression often trumps
rules and interpretation is all in the way
one sees it and therefore varies widely.
Sports are most often played just for fun
or for exercise to “stay in shape”, with little
or no financial reward. Artists also play
for fun-- not necessarily to stay in shape,
but also for little or no financial reward. As
with many things in life, the exceptions
tip the scale. On one hand there are
“starving” athletes and artists, on the
other, obscenely rich professional athletes
and entertainers.
Technology also has an important role
in sport, whether applied to technique,
equipment or methods of gauging
performance-- but it may be argued
that this pales in comparison to how
technology has influenced art from the
recording of sound to capturing sight.
Both worlds of art and sport have the
aspect of “performance” in common: to
push the limits of endurance for athletes
and push the creative boundaries for
artists. Both worlds touch on aesthetics,
so it’s amazing to witness what happens
when these two worlds meet and art takes
on sport through the eyes of a creator.
Athletic pursuits can be deliberately
arranged to influence and magnify a
person’s emotions. Sweat cascading off
a boxer’s bruised and bloodied brow can
be captured to deliver the essence of
pain, while a film about a skier outracing
an avalanche teases curiosity about the
backcountry. The use of story-telling and
cutting edge cinematography takes us to
places that we would never imagine if art
and sport never met.
There are many parallels to sport and art,
but the beauty is when art takes on sport
and the parallels intertwine to enhance
the personal experience – inherent to
sport and art alike. AB
Carol has been with Culture and Recreation at the City of Lethbridge for twenty-one years, prior to which she taught communications at Lethbridge College. As part of her daily life Carol enjoys participating in recreational sports and maintains a close relationship with the arts community.
Parallel Universes: Sport and Art
Both allow the participant an avenue for creative expression and the
audience room for interpretation.
Both worlds of art and sport have the aspect of ʻperformanceʼ in common: to push the limits of endurance for athletes and push the creative boundaries for artists.
By Carol Thibert, Recreation and Culture Program Manager, City of Lethbridge
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Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive disease
that can affect an individual’s movement to the point
where they have difficulty carrying out movements and
activities that we take for granted in our daily lives. In
Canada, more than 100,000 people and their families
are thought to be living with Parkinson’s disease and
approximately 2000 of these individuals are here in
Southern Alberta. In fact Parkinson’s disease is the
second most common neurodegenerative disease after
Alzheimer’s disease.
Parkinson’s disease affects an area of the brain that helps to
control movement and coordination. Common symptoms of
Parkinson’s disease are tremor, stiffness in muscles and joints,
lack of coordination, freezing (a temporary inability to move),
and slowness of movement. Walking can become particularly
problematic for people with Parkinson’s disease. People living
with the disease typically walk slower, take shorter steps
and often do not pick their feet up as high as those without
the disease, leading to a high rate of falls and injuries in this
population. As Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease,
symptoms typically worsen over time, and while improving
Movement and Music
Natalie deBruin, MSc, PhD Candidate, University of LethbridgeJon Doan, PhD, PEng, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, University of Lethbridge
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treatments can help to manage some of the symptoms for people with the disease, at the current time
there is no cure. As a result, alternative therapies are often used to address the unresponsive symptoms
of the disease and aim to improve the patient’s independence and quality of life. This is one of our
areas of research in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Lethbridge. We are interested in
developing individualised rehabilitation strategies that both help to improve everyday movements such
as walking, and are also enjoyable and motivating for the person using the strategy.
Interestingly, many people with Parkinson’s disease have noticed that some of their disease symptoms, like
freezing or slowness of movement, seem to be less troublesome when they are listening to music. In fact,
renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks describes a number of cases in his books where Parkinson’s disease
patients who could otherwise not move become ‘animated’ when they hear music. He has described
patients who were unable to walk, but who could dance very well when the ‘right’ music was playing,
and another patient who was frozen for long periods of time but who could play the piano beautifully.
The implication of these observations is that the ‘right’ music, music that is significant and meaningful
to the individual, has the power to move us in ways that other mediums cannot. While there are many
anecdotal stories of the therapeutic powers of music, there is limited scientific evidence to back them up.
At the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary we are trying to change that.
We are testing the phenomenon that the ‘right’ music can help people living with Parkinson’s disease
to move by asking patients to carry out a number of different everyday movements, both with and
without music accompaniment. Using high speed infrared cameras we are able to monitor movements
and measure subtleties of movement that cannot be captured with the naked eye or even with a video
camera. In one recent study patients walked with a music accompaniment for a number of weeks to see
if this improved their walking. The music was chosen for each patient by a music specialist who picked
songs that were meaningful to the patient and also had a beat that was in time with the patients’ walking
pace. After the training, we have found that the patients’ walking improved and we also found that they
had a small improvement in some of their symptoms. While we were excited by these findings, as we all
know, in Southern Alberta we can experience all four seasons in one day, so it is important that we find
ways that patients can use the music in their home for times when they cannot go outside. Also, walking
may not be the most effective form of exercise for some patients. Some patients may find walking too
fatiguing or repetitive, or may find walking with music antisocial if they prefer to exercise as part of a
group. We are in the process of investigating whether we can use music accompanied by non-traditional
forms of exercise (such as ice skating) to both encourage exercise participation and benefit movement
coordination. We still have a lot to learn about how and why music changes our movements and what
music is the ‘right’ music, but we are on the way to answering these questions. We are hopeful that, with
a little more time, we will be able to develop rehabilitation strategies that use music to effectively manage
some of the movement difficulties associated with Parkinson’s disease. AB
We still have a lot to learn about how and why music changes our movements and what music is the ʻrightʼ music, but we are on the way to answering these questions.
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musicdancedemonstrationsbuskersArtWalk
Lethbridge Arts Days 2012 is happening September 28-30!
Want to participate? Watch for a call for artists soon!
artsdayslethbridge.org facebook.com/ArtsDaysLeth
The 2012 Alberta Summer Games from July 26-29 promise to be an amazing four days of sporting and cultural events, as athletes and their families join us in Lethbridge from all over the province. The Green Fools Theatre Company will have a strong presence throughout the event, with a variety of stilt walkers entertaining audiences of all ages. In the spirit of the Games, I spoke with Artistic Director, Dean Bareham about the physicality of his work.
Muffy McKay: First, tell me about Green Fools Theatre -- what do you do, how many artists are in the company, and can you tell me about some of their backgrounds?
Dean Bareham: Established in 1991 in Calgary, Green Fools Theatre is a non-profit, charitable society that creates, performs, and teaches physical theatre arts focusing on masks, puppets, stilts, clown and circus arts for diverse audiences locally and internationally. Green Fools Theatre reaches thousands of audience members each year through performances, community events, festivals, and creative training opportunities. We have an extensive history of local, national and international touring.
The Fools have a core administrative team of 5 people and work with over 20 different artists and performers on the various projects we do. We work with actors, dancers, singers, musicians, writers and teachers. We work with numerous visual artists in our community who create the myriad of costumes and characters we use. Some of our performers have been part of the team since our inception and we train and work with new actors (“newbies”) every year.
MM: Can you tell me about the physical demands of your work? What are some of the unique risks and injuries involved in a performance?
DB: Physical Theatre, in particular stilt walking, is a very physical and obviously dangerous profession. Our team is selected based on physical ability and condition. It’s easy to pull a muscle or get overcome by heat exhaustion in the heat of the summer, so it’s important all the performers are in good healthy shape and know how to hydrate themselves. One has to be in good mental shape as well to be alert and aware of what and who is around you when you are stilt walking. This is especially important if you’re wearing a mask that impedes vision or a costume that is big and bulky. Falling is the number one concern for a stilt walker and keeping your wits about you at all times is a must!
MM: What kind of training have you had? What are some of the complementary training techniques you find helpful in your work? Is there any particular regimen you follow to be able to do your job better/more safely?
DB: I personally trained at the Dell’Arte School of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake, California. Teaching physical theatre classes regularly and going to the gym as well as practicing yoga is essential to keeping in shape. Complementary training for performers would be in the areas of dance or acrobatics. Any sport or movement technique that incorporates balance and focus could also be a benefit for our performers. Staying physically fit, eating a healthy well-balanced diet and stretching is the key to a long-term career in the physical theatre arts.
MM: What would surprise readers to know about the physical demands of your work?
DB: People always think you’re on bigger stilts than you are. We constantly get asked, “How tall are your stilts? 8 feet? 10 feet?” In actuality the tallest stilts we use in public are 1.5 metres, or just around 4 feet tall. Also, stilt walking is hard on the hip joints but great for your butt. The amount of weight one has to lift every time you walk on stilts helps to build a great gluteus maximus!
By Muffy McKay, AAC Projects Coordinator
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MM: You mentioned Green Fools Theatre offers classes. Can you tell us if you’ve ever had any competitive athletes take your classes and what is the benefit they derive from this kind of training?
DB: I have taught youth that were heavily active in sport how to stilt walk. They tend to be relatively good at it right away as they usually have good core strength and balance. Hockey players are good at it as they’re particularly tough when it comes to falling, something that inevitably happens when you’re learning stilts. The main benefit for athletes and anyone who takes a stilt walking or a physical theatre class is the confidence to try something that may be intimidating or scary. It’s an amazing self-esteem booster and challenges them to try something new and go somewhere out of their own comfort zone. Physical theatre is a non-competitive place to learn so it gives you the freedom to learn at your own pace. And if you’re someone who may be short in stature, it gives you a whole new outlook on life...literally.
MM: Finally, how do you self-identify as a performer? Athlete or artist first?
DB: I would definitely say that I’m an artist first. AB
March 192012 Alberta Summer Games Cultural LaunchLSO Master Series IV featuring Contemporary A capella Aboriginal Womenʼs Trio ASANI with the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra: 8pm Southminster United ChurchJoin other arts & sports lovers as we officially launch the cultural programme of the 2012 Alberta Summer Games in Lethbridge. Aboriginal Music Award winners Asani team up with the LSO Master Series IV for a unique concert featuring Aboriginal songs arranged for the trio and the LSO.
The music will encompass the spectrum of songs that reflect Asaniʼs First Nations and Metis musical traditions. The Master Series IV program includes Glen Montgomery, piano and the world premiere of the orchestral arrangement of Shining Mountains by Howard Cable.
May 5Alberta Heritage School FairGalt Museum & ArchivesStudents in grades 4-9 explore Canadian and Albertan history, including sports in this unique event. Displays will include stories about the heroes, legends, milestones, events and achievements to celebrate Canadaʼs and Albertaʼs diverse and colorful history. Watch for an exhibition of sports-related displays at this yearʼs 2012 Alberta Summer Games (location to be announced).
May 12 – September 9Champions and Challenges in Sports: Special Exhibit developed by the Galt Museum & ArchivesSports have long been an indelible part of Alberta culture as people like to challenge one another and themselves to achieve physical and mental success. Involvement in sports helps humans stay healthy, improve physical strength and dexterity, develop team spirit and, above all, have fun. During the summer of 2012, the Galt Museum & Archives will celebrate sports with an exhibit that features current participants, sports stories, and historic and current memorabilia.
The exhibit will explore the challenges and successes of local sports personalities including athletes, coaches and managers, officials, sponsors, casual athletes and the fan. We will also explore the importance of sports in Lethbridge and southwestern Alberta with respect to local economics, recreational infrastructure and community identity.
July 27 & 28Street Performers and Buskers: Various times & locationsWatch for magical stilt walkers and roving buskers and performers at major sporting and cultural events throughout the weekend. Green Fools Theatre, along with local musicians and performing artists will bring the arts to the Summer Games. Interactive and engaging, theyʼll be sure to delight and entertain audiences of all ages!
July 27 & 28Downtown Jazz: Various locations, downtown LethbridgeJoin the Lethbridge Jazz Society as they pair talented Jazz musicians with local restaurants and pubs downtown. Enjoy the flavors of our local food scene with a backdrop of live jazz.
July 28Art Market: 12-8pm, The GateA day long arts market featuring the work of local artists. Bring the spirit of the games home with local, handmade art and craft.
Gallery Hop: 7pm, various locations, downtown LethbridgeMajor arts venues such as the Bowman Arts Centre, Southern Alberta Art Gallery and alternative exhibition venues and studios will open their doors for a Gallery Hop. At each stop, gallery-hoppers can sample a unique wine and cheese combination while enjoying the exhibitions and live music and performances. This event promises to be a unique opportunity for the community to mix and mingle with visitors from other cities who have traveled here for the Games.
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UPDATE
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Lethbridge’s new Community Arts Centre (CAC) is
taking shape at the corner of 3 Avenue & 8 Street S.
It is expected to be completed and open by early 2013.
Watch for information on the Grand Opening soon!
For now, here’s a peek at the operations model developed
by the Allied Arts Council (AAC), who will be managing the centre.
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SCHEDULING
An annual schedule will be developed based on a September 1 to
August 31 program year. The Centre’s schedule will include programs,
rentals and information which will be published in an annual program
calendar.
Artists and arts group interested in using the space will submit their
requests for classes and workshops, arts partnerships and artist
residencies, casual bookings and ongoing weekly/monthly rental
bookings and group storage to the AAC in the spring of each year.
Fees: Studio Access• Access to all visual art studios• Includes parking pass• Option to pay annual fee using monthly debitProposed Fee Schedule:• Annual - $200• Monthly - $30• Daily - $5
Bookable spaces include:• Community Room• Meeting Rooms• 2D & 3D Classrooms• Visual Art Studios (note: limited rentals)• Dance StudioRental Fees: RoomsProposed Rental Fee Schedule: • AAC Members - $15/hr• Other Not-for-Profit Organizations and
non-member artists - $20/hr• Corporate - $30/hr• S pecial Event Bookings – $650 (Extra staffing and
other incidental costs will be charged to Special Event bookings)
*Special equipment will be available for rent
Rental Fees: StorageStorage Rooms• $8.87 per square foot• Renewal confirmed annuallyLarge Lockers• $300 annually• Renewal confirmed annually• Groups onlyIndividual Lockers• $60 annually• $5 monthly (when available)• Booked in conjunction with annual access fee
RENTALS
Room rentals will be available for performances, special events,
workshops, lectures, film screenings, receptions and much more.
These rentals will be coordinated by the Facility Manager and
determined annually. The price of rentals will be based on a sliding
fee scale and spaces will be assigned based on intended use and
numbers.
SHOWCASES
The Community Arts Centre will have showcases (similar to the
Bowman Arts Centre) available to groups and individuals in all
disciplines that are associated with the CAC. Two of these showcases
will be used as an “Arts Store” where items can be displayed and sold.
Showcases will be booked through a submission/curatorial process
with the Facility Manager.
The other showcases will be used for display purposes and will
be bookable by groups or individuals by submitting an annual
application.
SPECIAL EVENTS
One of the most exciting parts of the new centre will be the
possibility for an expanded special events schedule. Potential
events include a Facility Open House where the public can tour the
centre to learn more about the art being created there from the user
artists and groups. Seasonal Artist Markets, much like the Bowman
Arts Centre’s Christmas & Spring sales, can take place both indoors
and outdoors. The increased space available at the centre will allow
a larger number of artists and artisans to participate in the sales.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Safety & Security are prime considerations in this community facility.
Some of the measures being put in place include:
• Appropriate information and safety packages and
equipment available in all studios
• Facility attendants and/or technicians available during
regular hours of operation
• Demonstrated proficiency and studio orientation
required for studio access
• Traceable swipe cards for building and studio access
• Buddy system for after-hours studio access. AB
Rates & Rentals
Since 2007, the Allied Arts Council and the arts community of Lethbridge have worked together on the Arts Re:Building Together initiative, which addresses concerns regarding the City’s arts facilities and proposes the concept of a “Cultural Corridor” for Lethbridge. In this campaign three buildings were identified as needing urgent care or replacement. First up was a renovation and expansion to the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, which was completed in September 2010; currently in process is a new Community Arts Centre to replace the Bowman Arts Centre, which is scheduled to open in early 2013. The final piece of the puzzle is a new Performing Arts Theatre, which would provide increased performing arts capacity in the City of Lethbridge. Increased capacity is greatly needed in Lethbridge due to lack of booking availability at other performing arts venues such as the Yates Theatre.
The Lethbridge Performing Arts Centre Steering Committee was formed in March 2009 to lead a process for the functional planning and preliminary design of a Performing Arts Theatre. The Steering Committee with the assistance of a consulting team of Ferrari Westwood Babits/Theatre Projects Consultants/ Threshold Acoustics/Webb Management Services completed a needs assessment, functional program, preliminary concept design, capital cost estimations and a business plan for facility operations.
This study presented to Lethbridge City Council in the spring of 2010, was approved in principle and filed for further reference by the City of Lethbridge. The committee was then directed by City Council to research funding opportunities and review the study and its recommendations and report back by the fall of 2011. Schick Shiner Associates was chosen by the Steering Committee to do the review during the spring & summer of 2011.
On October 20, 2011, the Steering Committee, along with Richard Schick of Schick Shiner Associates, presented the results of the review to Lethbridge City Council. Mr. Schick suggested the proposed location for the facility is ideal because it will become part of the Cultural Corridor. But, the scope of the project including seating capacity and spaces allocated for the lobby, technical areas, loading docks, dressing rooms, patron lounge and orchestra pit may be too large.
Key recommendations made by Schick Shiner Associates: 1) Reduce the seating capacity for the large theatre from
1250 to 950. 2) Keep the small theatre but make it more multi-purpose. 3) Utilize space in the Community Arts Centre as support
space for Performing Arts Theatre activities when required.
4) Lower staffing levels. 5) Update/renovate the Yates theatre, which is still a viable
facility.
These, along with other recommendations would lower the cost of the facility from 70 million dollars; required for the original plan, to approximately 45 million dollars.
Identification of Funding SourcesA short list of possible sources of funding from the federal and provincial governments was provided, as well as some general fundraising ideas and suggestions for municipal funding arrangements.
Unfortunately, the current economic conditions in Canada and the rest of the world do not look good for arts funding. This will be true for both operational and capital funding for a new Performing Arts Theatre. Most of the funding will have to come from the City of Lethbridge, businesses and the community at large.
A Performing Arts Theatre would complete the vision of a Cultural Corridor for Lethbridge. The Cultural Corridor would be a place where our community can showcase the artistic talent we have. Performances, festivals, exhibitions, markets, workshops and classes are just a few of the activities that would happen in Lethbridge’s Cultural Corridor. It would be a centralized, ‘one-stop-shop’ for citizens of Lethbridge to engage in the arts and culture of our city.
Just as the new Community Arts Centre took over twenty-five years from the initial idea to completion, the need for a new Performing Arts Facility will require ongoing support from both the arts community and broader public. A great place to live includes a wide variety of community activities for everyone to
participate in and enjoy! AB
The Schick Shiner Associates report was received as information and referred to the 2014 – 2023 Capital Improvement Program for further consideration by the City of Lethbridge.
Arts Re:Building: The Final Piece of the PuzzlePerforming Arts Theatre Project Update
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?Lethbridge Community Arts Centre Performing Arts Theatre
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The relationship between athletics and dance is a continual topic
of debate in the world of dance. This topic has most recently been
publicized “Is dance recognized as a sport to be entered into the
Olympics?”
Ballroom dance is one of the main topics of discussion; should
ballroom dance be considered a sport to be entered into the
Olympics? In 1997, ballroom dance at a competitive level was
recognized by the International Olympic Committee renaming it
DanceSport. DanceSport is classified as a physical activity that has
a high level of difficulty and endurance that is governed by a set
of regulations from the WDSF (World DanceSport Federation) that
overlooks the level of competition and what is necessary to become
a DanceSport competitor.
According to Wikipedia the word sport is define as “all forms of
physical activity which, through casual or organized participation,
aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide
entertainment to participants... Sports are usually governed by a
set of rules and customs”. Dance is a physical activity, whether done
casually or professionally. It aims to maintain and improve physical
fitness and provides entertainment to participants and viewers.
Dance is a disciplined art which is governed by a set of rules that have
been passed down from centuries of educated professional dancers.
Dance is a sport according to Wikipedia’s definition.
When you look at the movement of the
body according to an athlete’s movements
or a dancer’s movements, they are very
similar: both prepare for a jump with a bent
knee, inhale as they jump and exhale as
they come back to the ground. A jump, a
turn, a sway, the rotation of the hip, and the
placement of the foot is all the same. The
amount of endurance and stamina a dancer
undergoes in a performance is extreme,
just as any football or hockey professional
player would exert in a game.
I grew up dancing and participating in
sports all my life. My feeling is that dance
should be recognized as a sport, purely on
the amount of exertion, discipline, stamina
and endurance a dancer must have. The
level of injury in dance is just as high as in
athletics; the level of education and torture
of the body is the same as in athletics. The
level of competition in the dance world is
aggressive and mandates dancers to strive
to be their best, like athletes.
Martha Graham, an American modern
dancers and choreographer, said a dancer
becomes an “athlete of God” by practicing
dancing. With that said, how would you
answer the question, “Is dance a sport?” AB
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By Jonathan Legg, Sculptor, BA, BEd, MEd
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Your heart is fully in this. There is passion in your play. Sure, there are rules, but these only define the
field and focus, and intensify the game. You are part of the game. You are an artist.
Art is sport. It has the same intrinsic motivation, requires the rigorous physical discipline, endurance,
practice and skill, and enjoys the same creative play. Like a good coach, artist Robert Genn says that like
in sport, “In art, everyone who plays wins.”
As a stone sculptor, I typically put in about 20-30 hours on a medium-sized piece. My “game” consists of
putting on full body protection such as coveralls, eye goggles, ear protection and dust masks, working
with angle or die grinders, steel chisels, or rasps, and carving soapstone, alabaster, sandstone, limestone,
marble and granite. If this doesn’t sound crazy enough, I often do this in cool temperatures, for hours
at a stretch, or in challenging spaces or for difficult projects. Sound a little like a hockey goalie? So, like
the hockey goalie, why would I put myself through such abuse?
All artists understand the physical discipline involved in the “game”; it’s part of the development of the
necessary skills. To make a mark well, one must train for dozens of hours for the eye and hand to move
as intended. Like a good athlete, the art is more likely to hit the mark if practiced.
However, artists also understand the joy. Art is done for its own sake. If you asked a basketball player or
a painter why they would put in so many hours they would likely tell you one of two things, “because I
want to get better” or ”because I need to.” We do it because we want to; we do it because we must.
Besides the artists and players, I believe even the audiences of either set of games understand this joy,
but more in its outcome -- the alluring expression of unique beauty. Our interest in sport is the same
as our interest in art – the intrigue of something creative and excellent being created before our very
eyes. Who would gather in a stand or behind a game to cheer on a routine or a game we could predict?
The wildly postmodern architect Frank Gehry said about this type of creativity, “If you know where you
are going and what you are going to do, why do it?” We applaud the risky, sweaty unknown or the
perfection of the craft. The best art and sports are often those with elegant surprises and uncommon
skill.
Both artists and sportspeople understand this need for creative play unfolding before us. Philosophers
and psychologists agree. The paradoxical Heraclitus said, “Man is most nearly himself when he achieves
the seriousness of a child at play.” Our contemporary Abraham Maslow adds that “almost all creativity
involves purposeful play.” Indeed, it is this purposeful, serious play where the “happy accidents” occur –
the new ideas, techniques and goals.
Finally, most artists and athletes alike have shared a sense of “flow.” This optimal experience of
intrinsic motivation, ideal and focused challenge, and positive feedback resulting in “in-the-moment
timelessness” was studied and coined by psychologist Mihaly Csiksczentmihalyi. We share this
experience of being in the “zone,” attention directed solely on our goal and at serious, creative play.
And we wouldn’t trade it for the world. The question is not why we do it, but what next?
So to those who craft with chisels or ice skates, play with paint brushes or soccer balls, and have
experienced “the moment,” may your next game be soon and your next art a masterpiece... AB
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Skate parks are often built with public art components. Some are built as a structure to be used by skateboarders to skate on, some are opportunities for the individuals in that community to showcase who they are, and still others are more traditional forms of art, but even the parks themselves seem like art work with the flows, curves, edges and dips in the earthʼs surface that they create.
Skate parks to the untrained eye are beautifully land-scaped plazas with planters, benches, rails and transitions woven between trees, bushes, water and other landscaped features. But to the trained eye, it is hours of endless fun!
Believe it or not some people donʼt want to play organized sports. Skateboarding allows for drop in, informal play.
When a city grows, new
recreational facilities are
constructed and operated because
there are more people available to
use them and the demand to use
them increases. Skateboarding is
the same. As the city grows, the
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Skateboarding is free play that helps to encourage and develop creativity in those who participate. Studies show the importance of free play in the development of a creative mind. This may be the reason that art plays such a significant role in the skateboarding culture.
Each skateboard tells a story. The size, shape and contours of the deck, the length, height and stiffness of the trucks, the size and hardness of the wheels, the place-ment of the grip-tape and the stickers, doodles, signatures and graphics identify with the rider.
“When someone asks me what the secret is to choosing a career, I tell them, ʻfind something you love to do and then find a way to make money doing it.ʼ Who would have thought that protractors, rulers and compasses used to design back yard ramps, jumps, rails and fun boxes would lead to a profession of designing buildings and streets? “ local engineer/skater
Learn more about the Lethbridge Skateboard Association and their projects at www.lethskate.com
Lethbridgeʼs skateboard community encompasses all ages from toddlers to business
professionals. Skateboards become especially popular in elementary school as a
means of transportation. From that, some choose to take it into more of a sport as
they learn tricks that encompass the mind, body and express their creativity.
The Lethbridge Skateboard Association has incorporated art into their fundraising activities with March 2012 being their first annual auction of skateboards decorated by local artists. It is so natural for these two worlds to come together and they are excited to work together on this annual fundraiser for a new skate park.
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Annual General MeetingThursday, March 22, 20127 pm, Bowman Arts Centre811 5 Avenue South
• Presentation of the annual financial statements• Presentation of the annual reports• Appointment of auditors• Election of Directors
Reception to follow
Please RSVP your attendance to [email protected] by March 16, 2012
Do you know an individual, organization or business that has made an outstanding contribution to the arts in Lethbridge?The Allied Arts Council is looking for nominations for arts awards to be presented at the 7th Annual Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts on September 27, 2012.
Call for NominationsMAYOR’S
LUNCHEON. . . f o r b u s i n e s s & t h e a r t s
2012 Allied Arts Council Excellence (AACE) Awards:Recognizes members of the community that have made substantial philanthropic contributions that enhance the arts. Categories: • Individual • Service Organization • Business
2012 Joan Waterfield Memorial Award:Recognizes and individual who has made a substantial contribution to our community in the area of the arts; dance, film/new media, literary, music, theatre or visual arts.
Nominations Due: May 31, 2012To receive a nomination package contact the AAC at 403.320.0555 or at www.artslethbridge.org
Artist:
Christine Bering
Gary McGladdery
Joanne Kaltenbruner
Kathy Schwars
Renee Pahara
Friend:
Wendy Osborn
Barbara Lacey
Associate:
Movie Mill
Charisma
New Members August 15, 2011 – January 15, 2012
Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC)
Advancing and enhancing the arts in Lethbridge since 1958
• Promoting the arts to the community
• Working to improve arts facilities in Lethbridge
• Providing collaborative opportunities for artists
• Advocating for the arts
Core funding support is gratefully received from:
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calendar of eventsMARCH
Ammena Dance CompanyAn Explosion of World Dance and MusicMarch 3, 7pmYates Theatre
Bowman Arts CentreDrawings by Leila Armstrong March 10 - April 14
Empress TheatreCaladh NuaMarch 15 & 16, 8pm
Galt Museum & ArchivesArtists LegacyUntil April 22Lower Level Gallery
Archives Exposed... New People, New OpportunitiesUntil May 20Main Level Meeting Rooms
Geomatic AtticSuzie Vinnick & David GogoMarch 5, 8pm
Lethbridge Community Gold BandMemory Lane: Celebrating 25 YearsMarch 31, 7:30pmCollege Drive Community Church
Lethbridge International Film FestivalMarch 19 – 23: 7pm nightly, March 24: 2pmTheatre Gallery, Lethbridge Public Library
Lethbridge Folk ClubAndrew and Zachary SmithMarch 24, 8pm
Lethbridge Public Library GalleryWork by Bekk WellsMarch 1 - 31
Lethbridge Registered Music Teachers’ AssociationGeneral RecitalMarch 10, 2:30pmLethbridge Pubic Library
Lethbridge Scottish Country Dance ClubBeginners’ Workshop March 3, 9am – 6pmSt. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Lethbridge Symphony OrchestraChamber Series IVMarch 2, 8pmSouthminster United Church
2012 Alberta Summer Games Cultural Launch/Master Series IVFeaturing Aboriginal Women’s Trio Asani with the Lethbridge Symphony OrchestraMarch 19, 8pmSouthminster United Church
New West TheatreThe Kitchen WitchesMarch 8 - 17Sterndale Bennett Theatre
Southern Alberta Art GallerySAAG Cinema: Pink Ribbon, IncMarch 28, 7pmLa Cité des Prairies 2104 6 Ave S
Trianon GalleryPetra Mala Miller- The Voice Reached us Through the Floor, but the Words Themselves Were LostMarch 10 – May 15Opening Reception: March 10, 9pm
U of L Art GalleryAnnual Curated Student Exhibition 2012March 9 - April 12Main GalleryReception: March 9, 8-10pm
ConcertinoMarch 2 – April 6Helen Christou Gallery
University Of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine ArtsThe Tree of Life (New Media Film Series)March 1, 6:30pmLethbridge Public Library Theatre
TheatreXtraMarch 1-3, 8pm, Matinee March 3, 2pmDavid Spinks Theatre
APRIL
Bowman Arts CentreDrawings by Leila Armstrong Until April 14
Paintings by Donna Bilyk April 21 - May 20
Paintings by Jim Robinson April 21 - May 20
Bowman Arts Centre Artist Societies and GuildsSpring SaleApril 28, 10am - 4pm
Galt Museum & ArchivesArtists LegacyUntil April 22Lower Level Gallery
Archives Exposed... New People, New OpportunitiesUntil May 20Main Level Meeting Rooms
Lethbridge Folk ClubWilly Blizzard bandApril 21, 8pm
Lethbridge Public Library GalleryOut on a Limb April 1 - 30
Karen RomanchukLive Music at Mocha CabanaApril 21, 6-9pm
Southern Alberta Art GalleryCharles Stankievech: Over the Rainbow, Under the RadarUntil April 29
Chris Kline: Bright LimitUntil April 29
SAAG Cinema: Starbuck April 25, 7pm La Cité des Prairies 2104 6 Ave S
Trianon GalleryPetra Mala Miller- The Voice Reached us Through the Floor, but the Words Themselves Were LostMarch 10 – May 15
University of Lethbridge Art GalleryThe 1960sHelen Christou Gallery, April 13 – June 1Main Gallery, April 26 – June 1
Vox MusicaSpring Choral CelebrationApril 1, 3pmSouthminster United Church
MAY
Bowman Arts CentrePaintings by Donna Bilyk Until May 20
Paintings by Jim Robinson Until May 20
Lethbridge Folk ClubTim WilliamsMay 12, 8pm
Lethbridge Public Library GalleryEric CamronMay 1 - 31
Lethbridge Symphony OrchestraChamber Series V May 4, 8pmSouthminster United Church
Master Series VMay 7, 8pmSouthminster United Church
Oldman River Potters GuildSpring SaleMay 3 – 5, 10am – 8pmBowman Arts Centre
Southern Alberta Art GalleryArt’s Alive and Well in the Schools Opening ReceptionMay 6, 1 - 5pm
University of Lethbridge Conservatory of MusicFeel the Beat Concert Series Presents Beethoven Lives UpstairsMay 15, 10am & 12pmMay 16,12pmSouthminster United Church
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Allied Arts Council403.320.0555
Ammena Dance Companywww.ammenadance.com
Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Societywww.blackfoot.ca
Bowman Arts Centre403.327.2813
Empress Theatrewww.empresstheatre.ab.ca
Galt Museum & Archiveswww.galtmuseum.com
The Geomatic Atticwww.geomaticattic.ca
Lethbridge Community Bandwww.lcbs.ca
Lethbridge Folk Clubwww.lfc.ab.ca
Lethbridge International Film Festival403.328.2854
Lethbridge Jazz Societywww.lethbridgejazz.com
Lethbridg Pride Fest Societywww.lethbridgepridefest.ca
Lethbridge Public Library www.lethlib.ca
Lethbridge Registered Music Teachers’ Associationwww.lrmta.com
Lethbridge Scottish Country Dance Clubwww.lethbridgescottishcountrydance.com
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organizationwww.lethseniors.com
Lethbridge Symphony Orchestrawww.lethbridgesymphony.org
Oldman River Potters [email protected]
New West Theatrewww.newwesttheatre.com
Karen Romanchukwww.reverbnation.com/karenromanchuk
Southern Alberta Art Gallerywww.saag.ca
Trianon Gallery403.381.8888
U of L Art Gallerywww.uleth.ca/artgallery
U of L Faculty of Fine Arts403.329.2616
Vox Musica403.320.8933
2012 Alberta Summer Gameswww.2012albertasummergames.ca
Contact information for each event/organization:
eventsJUNE
Bowman Arts CentrePaintings by Hiroshi Shimazaki Until July 7
Lethbridge Folk ClubFish and BirdJune 2, 8pm
Lethbridge Jazz SocietyLethbridge Jazz Fest 2012June 14 – 17Various Locations
Lethbridge Pride FestJune 16 - 26Various locations
Lethbridge Public Library GalleryAlong the River RoadJune 1 - 30
Lethbridge Senior Citizens OrganizationLSCO Rocks the BlockJune 9, 12-9pmCivic Centre Field
Seniors Week-An Exhibition of Art WorkJune 4 – 8Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
Bowman Arts CentrePaintings by Hiroshi Shimazaki Until July 7
Work by the Oldman River Potters Guild July 14 - September 17
2012 Alberta Summer Games Cultural ActivitiesJuly 26-28Various Locations
AUGUST
Blackfoot Canadian Cultural SocietyBlackfoot Arts & Heritage FestivalAugust 6-8Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
Bowman Arts CentreWork by the Oldman River Potters Guild July 14 - September 17
SEPTEMBER
Allied Arts CouncilLethbridge Arts Days 2012September 28 – 30Downtown Lethbridge
Bowman Arts CentreWork by the Oldman River Potters Guild Until September 17
Lethbridge Public Library GalleryGet Caught ReadingSeptember 1 - 30
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On the Cover: Ammena Dance Company - Photo by Jan Tanjar