Events

The Bow Valley Film Tour is an annual event that features a collection of stories from the Bow Valley. 

This set of incredible films celebrates the spirit of the mountains, water, life, and dreams. 

The tour is organized in and around the Bow Valley region, sharing stories from the community and with the community. 

The tour includes films that highlight various aspects of outdoor adventure, mountain culture, environmental issues, and human life.

A small festival with big heart.

This year, we're embarking on some exciting new initiatives. We aim to integrate more diverse local art forms, making the festival more contemporary and localized.We will still have the film tour with several stops around the Bow Valley area, such as :

• Canmore Artplace: August 8th & 10
• Calgary Globe Cinema: August 31
• Banff Lux Cinema: September 7
• Cochrane Movie House:  August 22

www.bowvalleyfilminstitute.org

Join the Local Heroes Film Festival and ESFF for a free Community Screening of short films by local Queer artists!

This event will be in the Muttart Theatre located at the downtown library (Stanley A. Milner library). We invite you to this free screening event on August 22, at 7:30 pm.

More details about the lineup of films and filmmakers will be coming soon!

We hope to see you there!

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The world premiere of Shumka's UKRAINKA: The Four Faces of Lesya Ukrainka celebrates the renowned Ukrainian artist, storyteller, poet, and humanitarian.

Lesya Ukrainka led a troubled life suffering from medical ailments that limited her physically, she lived vicariously through her art. She is a legend among the Ukrainian diaspora, and as a woman, is especially inspiring in a patriarchal culture.

Shumka’s newest production focuses on the “four faces” of Lesya Ukrainka – the dreamer, the traditionalist, the lover, and the leader. Her hope for Ukraine’s independence in a series of troubled times is as poignant as ever today.

SongBurst Adult Summer Choir is a non-auditioned week-long choir for adults. Choir members learn a variety of music together in a casual and supportive setting. In addition to daily rehearsals, participants have the opportunity to sign up for workshops and one-on-one vocal coaching. At the end of the week, the choir performs a wrap-up concert for family, friends, and fans, in collaboration with the SongBurst KIDS Summer Choir Workshop.

Monday, Aug 12 – Friday, Aug 16, 7 - 9:15 pm
Crestwood Community League (​14325 96 Avenue NW, Edmonton)
Wrap-up concert – Friday, Aug 16, 7:30 - 8:30 pm (participant call time 6 pm)

For more information or to register, visit www.choiralberta.ca/adult-summer-choir.html

Aeris Osborne, the 2022 Alberta Artist-in-Residence will exhibit the Alberta Old Buildings With Augmented Reality Experiences in the City Of Red Deer's Viewpoint Gallery from July 5 to August 30, the opening night and artist talk on July 5 (Fri) from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Discover Alberta Old Buildings paintings series with AR created by Edmonton visual artist, the 2022 Alberta Artist-in-Residence/ Art Ambassador Aeris Osborne in the City Of Red Deer's Viewpoint Gallery. All 20 pieces of artwork combined Arts, heritage, and technology.

Since early 2022, Aeris traveled over 3600km to research and meet up with the 10 Alberta Old Buildings’ owners, directors, curators, staff, and volunteers. Indeed, it allows her to better understand each building’s existing structure, history, and story to enrich the creation.

Therefore, famous buildings included the Red Deer Cronquist House, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Calgary Lougheed House, Edmonton’s Alberta Government House, Jasper Information Centre, Lake Agnes Tea Houses, other museums, a railway station other heritage sites.

In spring 2023, Aeris accommodated a technology Augmented Reality (AR) into her 20 pieces of artwork, ultimately unveiling her creative process video & research photos by simply scanning with the free downloadable app – Artivive.

Exhibition Date:

July 5 to Aug 30, 2024

Opening Night & Artist Talk:
July 5, 2024 (6 to 8 pm)

Location:

Viewpoint Gallery 5205 48 Ave, Red Deer
Viewpoint Gallery Website:

www.reddeer.ca/recreation-and-culture/arts-and-culture/art-galle...

In 1924 Lauren Harris and AY Jackson traveled to Jasper to paint the Canadian Rocky Mountain landscape.

For 2024 we will revisit the sites they made famous through their artwork with Author & Historian Lisa Christensen, the perfect thing to do for Culture Days!!

Friday, September 13

Jasper Museum
Talk and Film, Where the Universe Sings

Saturday, September 14

Take a boat ride on Maligne Lake with Lisa and see the peaks made famous by Lawren Harris.
5:15 pm
$75 per person (35 tickets available!!)

Sunday, September 15

A Talk and Dinner with Lisa - at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge where Harris and Jackson stayed in 1924!!
Chef is preparing a special menu.
$120 per person

We have also received copies of A HIKER's GUIDE TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ART OF LAWREN HARRIS. You can get a signed copy on the weekend from Lisa! $33

Tickets: jasper-community-habitat-for-the-arts.square

Info: www.travelalberta.com/events/where-the-universe-sings-20824

The image you see is also a gift to those who take in the boat ride and the dinner. Limited edition of 100 8x10 matted prints to celebrate 1924-2024! Prints will sell for $75.00.

Image permission from the Agnes Etherington Art Gallery Kingston Ontario. Lawren Stewart Harris. Athabasca Valley, Jasper Park, oil on masonite. Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University, Kingston. Gift of Agnes M. Benidickson, Chancellor Emeritus, Queen's University, 2011 (56-009).

Photographer: Bernard Clark.

Want to work toward your first comedy album? In this workshop, we cover the basics: 

• Choosing and refining material 
• Prepping a set with track splits in mind
• Identifying your goals and setting yourself up for success 

We’ll also cover the dos and don’ts of approaching a comedy label. (Hint: it takes more than a hastily written DM.) 
Prerequisites: Stand-up 101, or equivalent experience on stage (you’ve been performing consistently for at least a year and producers hire you for booked shows)

Location: Grindstone Theatre (10019 81 Ave NW) | Date: Sunday July 7, 2024 | Time: 1 - 3 pm| Price: $75

REGISTER HERE TODAY: www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/crafting-your-comedy-album-workshop

Ever wanted to try improv comedy? Already have a bit of improv/performing experience but want more practice?

This class is for both beginners and current students who have already begun their improv journey!

Learn the basic fundamentals to creating a successful and hilarious improv scene, as well as tips and tricks to unleash your inner comedian! 

We will perform improv warm-ups, drills, short-form games and longer scenes. This workshop is a very engaging and positive experience, introducing you to the world of improv through the instructors eyes.

Get ready to laugh and have a ton of fun!

Location: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW) | Date: Sunday July 7, 2024 | Time: 12 - 2 pm | Price: $75

Register here today: www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/improv-fundamentals-workshop

Focus on the core skills of improvisation to hone your ability in initiating scenes effectively, editing with precision, and committing fully to characters.

Delve into the foundational elements of improvisation focusing on three key areas: initiating scenes, editing scenes, and maintaining commitment to character and scene reality. With his years of training, teaching, directing and instructing, award winning Comedian-Actor Kris Siddiqi will take participants through a series of exercises and improv formats aimed at helping improvisers start scenes with strong, clear choices; confidently edit using different editing techniques; and fully commit to their characters and the world of the scene.

Prerequisites - Improv 101/201 & Acting 101

Location: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW) | Date: Saturday July 6, 2024 | Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm | Price: $75

Register here today: www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/i-c-e-improv-workshop

Have you always wanted to try stand up comedy? If you think you’re funny and need a push to the stage join comedian Courtney Gilmour in this one day workshop where we will learn the basics of joke writing, performance, and how to be your authentic self on stage.

Bring your favourite funny ideas, personal stories, and jokes  and prepare to be on stage at the end of the workshop!    

No experience necessary. Participants should bring a notebook and pen or their preferred note taking app.

Location: Grindstone Theatre (10019 81 Ave NW) | Date: Saturday July 6, 2024 | Time: 1 - 3 pm | Price: $75

Register here today: www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/the-art-of-stand-up-workshop