Alberta’s annual Culture Days is Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the city has lots going on.
There will be art demos, cooking tutorials, films, theatre performances and more held at locations throughout the city.
The city says its development plan identifies arts and culture as a contributor to quality of life and is committed to facilitating and promoting public events and festivals.
(Courtesy of the city’s website: http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/page3478.aspx )
EVENTS AT A GLANCE:
Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti — Season opener of the Telus 4-Play Drama Series. Comedy PG.
Sept 27 – Oct 5, 8:00pm – 10:00pm @ Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre
Oil Sands Discovery Centre — Free admission to celebrate Alberta Culture Days. Come and experience the history, science, and technology of the oil sands.
Sept 27– 29, 10:00am – 4:00pm @ Oil Sands Discovery Centre
Soirée Poutine et Bière — Poutine and Beer Night with French music, a francophone activity which welcomes the community at large.
Sept 27, 5:30pm – 10:00pm @ Salle Communautaire Scolaire Borèal, Abasand
Let the Music Move You – Benefit Concert — A variety show by UpTown! Music & Dance featuring music, dance, and spoken word performances.
Sept 27, 7:00pm – 9:00pm @ Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts (Holy Trinity High School)
Correlation Studios Walkabout — An open house for you to browse local artists’ work spaces while they work. Art supplies are provided for you to create your work of art alongside them.
Sept 28, 10:00am – 6:00pm @ Correlation Studios, 10216 Centennial Drive
Silk Caravanna — is a temporary public art installation created by textile artist Janet Procure from Yellowknife. This installation will be displayed at the main entrance of MacDonald Island Park from September 27 to November 15, 2013. You are invited to the free workshops. Some pieces from the workshops will be displayed as part of this installation.
September 28, 11am – 2pm and September 29, 11am – 2pm @ MacDonald Island Park
NorthWord magazine’s Issue #9 Official Launch/Silent Auction — Celebrate the written word with beautiful poetry, prose, and art from local writers and artists with a theme of Change. Join us for a silent auction and bid on delightful items.
Sept 28, 4:00pm – 7:30pm @ Holy Trinity High School – Foyer
The World Meets in Wood Buffalo — Traditional dances of all cultures of Wood Buffalo.
Sept 28, 5:00pm – 8:30pm; Sept 29, 2:00pm – 5:30pm @ Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts (Holy Trinity High School)
Full Moon Café — A cozy coffee house where musicians and other artists share their talents with an appreciative audience.
Sept 28, 6:30pm – 10:00pm @ Waterways Community Hall
Hidden Treasures of the North — A showcase of archival materials and films.
Sept 29, 1:00pm – 7:00pm @ Heritage Park
Heritage Plaques Launch Event — A family event to learn history in a fun way and take your pictures in the old days.
Sept 29, 2:00pm – 5:00pm @ Heritage Park
3-Play
Event cancelled
…and much more!
September 25th, 2013
