Alberta Culture Days began in 2008 as Alberta Arts Day, aone-day event to recognize the value of Alberta's arts andcultural communities. Now a vibrant, three-day, provincewide celebration, it has helped inspire Culture Days –a cross-Canada movement raising awareness, accessibility,participation and engagement of all Canadians in the artsand cultural life of their communities.

In 2013 Albertans discovered, experienced and celebratedarts, heritage, cultural diversity, creative industries, non-profit/voluntary organizations and provincial pride withover 1,450 events in 66 communities across the province.

In 2014, Stony Plain is proud to be a Feature CelebrationSite as 92 organizations in 50 communities encourageAlbertans to discover the important contributions ofculture to a prosperous and vibrant society.

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE (excluding the Food Trucks atthe Street Concert on Friday and the Alberta à la CarteDinner on Saturday evening from 5-7pm).

THURSDAYsept. 25

Author Visit & Book Reading with Leacock Award Winner

Cassie Stocks 7pm-8:30pm

An intimate evening of fun andlaughter! Cassie is the first womanauthor to win the Leacock Medalsince 1996 and one of only sixwomen ever to have won thisaward.FREE–TICKET REQUIRED. THIS EVENT HASLIMITED SEATING. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY.

FRIDAYsept. 26

International Author

Tololwa Mollel 9am-3pm

Maker of Stories – Sharer of Stories

SATURDAYsept. 27

Throughout the Day

• Experience bannock makingand parfleche bag creationswith Philip Campiou andGrasslands Tipi.

• Sew your story with the CountyQuilters Guild and stitch a quiltsquare.

• Discover local artist DaphneCôté creating beautifulpaintings right before youreyes.

Celebrate the Power ofWords & Voice with Deborah Lawson, Poet

1pm-1:30pm Poetry Telling

1:30pm-2:30pm PoetryWorkshop

2:30pm-3:00pm Share your Voice

Dance your Story with Miss Maddi’s Dance Studio

FREE Dance Lessons

11am-12pm Ages 4-7 1pm-2pm Ages 8 & up

Stars & Stories for All Ages 7pm-10pm

FIRST Aboriginal Legends arounda campfire with Philip Campiou.(We supply the marshmallows!)

THEN Naked Eye Astronomy withthe Royal Astronomical Society ofCanada.

Location: Brown Street Park

STONY PLAINPUBLIC LIBRARY

LIVEOUT

12pm-4pmKids Drop-In Street HockeyFor ages 7-12You supply your hockey gear, wesupply the goalies and PRIZES!!!Parking lot south of the MulticulturalHeritage Centre.Call 780.963.2777 for more details!

1pm-3:30pm

Opening Reception and ExhibitDonna Miller - Mountain SplendourMulticultural Heritage Centre Public Art GalleryEnjoy an afternoon discussion withDonna Miller as she tells the tale ofhow this exhibit came to light.Exhibit continues until Oct. 29, 2014.

1pm-4pm

HISTORY-ON-THE-GO!Horse & Wagon Mural ToursThe Town of Stony Plain was one ofthe first communities in Canada tostart a mural collection. 2015 is the25th anniversary of the program and we now have murals on over 30 walls around the Town. Join ourguided horse and wagon ride andlearn about the life and times ofStony Plain.

Tours depart from the MulticulturalHeritage Centre at 1, 2 and 3pm.

Call 780.963.2777 to book your spot today. (Pre-booking isrecommended)

40 Years of MemoriesThe Multicultural Heritage Centreopened its doors to the public onSeptember 15, 1974 and for thepast four decades has served thecommunity through rememberingand celebrating agricultural heritageand rural values. This exhibitiontakes a look back at some of theevents and people who have madea difference.

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MULTICULTURALHERITAGECENTRE 4613-52 Ave. stonyplainlibrary.org

SUNDAYsept. 28

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Parkland POTTERS’

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5411-51 St. multicentre.org

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DISCOVER.EXPERIENCE.CELEBRATE.during Alberta Culture Days!

Horse & Wagon Mural Tour

Donna Miller

Cassie Socks

Tololwa Mollel

FEATURE CELEBRATION SITE

10am This spectacular event kicks off witha Harvest church service inBrightbank Church.

11am Threshing Demo begins and Dawg’s Concessions opens.

1pm-4pm Kids’ Zone Opens

Includes straw maze, face painting,petting zoo, peddle tractor ring,games and a bouncy castle.

Other Activities Begin Blacksmithing, musical

entertainment, apple pressing, icecream making, log splitting, tours ofthe museum and otherdemonstrations will take place.

is crafting experiences from traditions that areconnected, real and make you feel good. Be it a musician on a street corner, a splashof colour in our murals, or galleries that showcase the work of renowned local andinternational visual artists. Stony Plain is life lived to the fullest.

5pm-10pm (Concert at 7pm)

Scenic Route to Alaska withAlex Vissia • Martin Kerr • Bradley Tucker •the Command Sisters51 Ave. will be bursting with Canadian talent as five Albertan actstake the stage to shake it up in downtown Stony Plain during theFeature Celebration! Come early to participate in a sidewalk chalkart challenge, interactive art bars, and partake in amazing foodtruck fare.

5120-41 Ave. pioneermuseum.caParkland Potters’ Guild &Crooked Pot Gallery4912-51 Ave. parklandpotters.com

For 35 years, 60 members ofthe Parkland Potters’ Guild havecelebrated a love for the finecraft of pottery as original works

are generated in the on-site studio. Hand-crafted inspirations, created by the Guild’sartists, are on exhibit and available for sale inthe Crooked Pot Gallery. Join in today forthe annual open house, studio tours,demonstrations and hands-on activities.

11am Throwing Large Bowls Demo12pm Hand Building Techniques Demo1pm Throwing the Highest &

Tallest Contest for Members2pm Plates & Serving Dishes Demo3pm Glazing & Decorating Demo4pm Studio Tours

All of the items made today will be donatedto the Guild’s annual Christmas Charity.Come back and see the finished items inDecember and have a chance to purchasethem in the Gallery.

Pam’s Woolly Shoppe4812-50 Ave. pamswoollyshoppe.com

10am-5pm Shoppe Open11am-3pm Spinning & Knitting Demos

Pam’s Woolly Shoppe is a uniquestore that embraces all aspectsof fibre arts from spinning tofelting and everything inbetween. Enjoy the

demonstrations and hands-on activities andthen peruse the weaving and spinningsupplies, huge inventory of yarn and greatselection of gifts.

Mainstreet Music Academy5202-50 St. mainstreetmusicacademy.ca

11am-3pm Open House

Come in and meet the teacher, see the newfacility and learn about the Yamaha Programs.

Event Location: Leder’s Barn, 51514 Range Rd. 271, Spruce Grove

A casual yet classy affair, the official launch of theCulinary Canada à la Carte Legacy Series, thisevent will be in true Alberta fashion.

Featuring outstanding performances by theRunning Thunder Dancers, the Command Sisters,Tyler Vollrath, and Steve Newsome you won’t beable to keep your toes from tapping. Chef TinaTolen's gourmet Alberta cuisine will delight yourpalette, and it will all take place against thebackdrop of an iconic red barn.

Cocktails & Dinner: 5pm, Ticket Holders Only

Tickets: $100 - Available from the Multicultural HeritageCentre ormulticentre.org

Free Public Event: 7pm, includes Dessert,Entertainment, andBirthday Celebration

SATURDAYsept. 27

FRIDAYsept. 26

Stony PlainSTREET CONCERT

Multicultural Heritage Centre40TH ANNIVERSARY GALAAlberta à la Carte - Black Tie & Blue Jean Fest

Stony Plain & ParklandPIONEER MUSEUM

The Tea House will be open for lunch from11am-3pm and will be serving delicioussoups, sandwiches, and desserts.

Parkland POTTERS’

GUILD

the Command SistersMartin Kerr

Alex Vissia Bradley Tucker

Tyler Vollrath

Steve NewsomeChef Tina Tolen

Running Thunder Dancers

Scenic Routeto Alaska

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