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: 403.320.2450info@artslethbridge.orgwww.artslethbridge.org

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

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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

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between visual artists

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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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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

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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

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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!

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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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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

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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

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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 info@artslethbridge.org 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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become an AAC member arts

318 - 7 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2G2 Fax 403.320.2450

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Allied $75Artist $25Associate $75Individual Friend $15Family Friend $25Business/Corporate Friend $75

Make a Donation$25 $50 $100 OtherA charitable tax receipt will be issued upon donation

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Organizations, individuals and businesses can demonstrate support for the arts in Lethbridgewith an AAC membership!

For a full listing of member benefits, visit www.artslethbridge.org/join-us

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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 Guildjudie@gibbsagencies.com

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