Community
Interactive Art Happening Downtown for Alberta Culture Days
Alberta Culture Days is coming up this weekend, and Volunteer Central wants to ask the community, “What does community mean to you?”
On Saturday, September 28th, Volunteer Central will be hosting an interactive community art wall as part of Red Deer Culture Days. Make your mark on our community art wall and paint your interpretation of community at the former Red Boar Smokery location on Ross while checking out the many other fantastic activities going on in the community. We will be there from 11:00am to 4:00pm!
The weekend will be filled with a celebration of heritage, arts, community spirit and cultural diversity. For three days, downtown Red Deer comes alive with a pop-up gallery, culture and dance showcase, art exhibits, music, kids’ craft activities, a literary tea party, an Indigenous Culture Peace Camp, local film screenings, plays, open houses, tours, and all manner of arts and culture events.
The events will be co-hosted by many community partners including: City of Red Deer Culture Services, Red Deer College Arts Centre & Red Deer College, Red Deer’s Public and Catholic Schools, Red Deer Public Library, Central Alberta Retired Teachers Association (CARTA), Red Deer Visual Artists, Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, Central Alberta Women’s Immigrant Association (CAIWA), Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE), Norwegian Laft Hus Society, The Hub on Ross, Country Pride Dance Club, Central Alberta Theatre, Prime Stock Theatre, Red Deer Downtown Business Association, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, Artribute Art School, Downtown Businesses (Meeting Waters, Chronicles Café, Sunworks Living,) ReThink Red Deer, Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, Volunteer Central, and Urban Aboriginal Voices Society.
Friday, September 27, 2019
| What | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
Senior’s Breakfast with Art ExhibitionMohammed Rafia & Mohammed Zaidan Khalaf from Iraq will showcase their beautiful art work at the Golden Circle during the seniors breakfast. Organized by Central Alberta Refugee Effort. |
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
The Golden Circle(4620 47A Avenue) |
Live Music at the Hub on RossA free concert from family band, ‘Off the Rails.’ Check out their selection of folk and pop, old and new, and some original songs! |
1 – 3 p.m. |
The Hub on Ross(4936 Ross Street) |
Music from the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra |
6 – 7 p.m. |
The Hub on Ross(4936 Ross Street) |
Multicultural Art, Fashion, Music, Movin and MunchiesWith an art exhibition and live music by Armenian artist Hmayak Mikayelyan, this free event with international refreshments will liven up your Friday night! A collaborative event with Central Alberta Refugee Effort. International music from the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra from 6 – 7 PM. |
4 – 7 p.m. |
The Hub on Ross(4936 Ross Street) |
“With Love” Visual Art ExhibitionArtribute Art School presents “With Love,” an exhibition and sale of postcard art from places near and far. Proceeds will be donated to the Woman’s Shelter. www.artributeartschool.com |
5 – 8 p.m. |
Old Court House(212 – 4836 Ross Street) |
Welcome to our WorldVisit us on Friday and listen to teachings from Indigenous Elders and Francophone Canadians as we celebrate Canadian culture and help newcomers learn more about their new home. |
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Maple Room at Central Alberta Refugee Effort(5000 Gaetz Avenue) |
Saturday, September 28, 2019
| What | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
Pop-up Art GalleryThe Red Deer Arts Council and the Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association present a pop-up art gallery showcasing original artwork by several local artists. Meet the artists and watch live demonstrations of their process. |
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
City of Red Deer Culture Services(5205 48 Avenue) |
Kids’ Art Activity!An artist and teacher will help your children create a fun craft to bring home and enjoy! |
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
City of Red Deer Culture Services(5205 48 Avenue) |
Celebration of Dance & CultureCountry Pride Dance Club and Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society will showcase several local dance and cultural arts group performances for the community. Watch demonstrations, learn about the dance and cultural groups, and meet the performers! |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
City of Red Deer Culture Services(5205 48 Avenue) |
Bard in a BoxPrime Stock Theatre presents a free encore performance of their popular summer series. A delightful Shakespearean comedy awaits you! |
3 – 4 p.m. |
City of Red Deer Culture Services(5205 48 Avenue) |
Central Alberta Theatre Presents Catena!CATena is a free evening of entertainment and this year kicks off our 50th Anniversary Celebrations. There will be refreshments provided. Tours of the building will be offered to familiarize the public with the facility, and what it has to offer. |
7:30 p.m. | Memorial Centre (4214 58 Street) |
Indigenous Culture and Urban Aboriginal Voices Peace CampJoin the Indigenous communities of the traditional territory that Red Deer is situated on to learn more about Indigenous culture and reconciliation. Participate in the blanket exercise and try bannock and jam. Enjoy traditional music and join a community conversation about diversity and reconciliation. |
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
City Hall Park(4914 48 Avenue) |
Family Fun Storytime – Fancy a Story?Come on down to hear some of our favourite picture books from British authors, then make a picture book of your very own! |
1 p.m. |
Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch(4818 49 Street) |
International Artists Around Downtown Red DeerVisit more of our immigrant artists as they share their artistic talents at several local businesses in Downtown Red Deer: • Ahad Armin, from Iran, will play traditional folk music on the tanbour, at Chronicles Café from 1pm – 2pm • Hassan Tahir from Iraq will play classical lute music at Sunworks from 11.30am – 1pm • Elena Rousseau from Romania will read her poetry at Red Deer Public Library, downtown, from 2pm – 3pm |
11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Downtown Red Deer |
Film Presentations by Motion Picture ArtsThe RDC Motion Picture Arts program started 18 years ago and MPA students have created thousands of hours of entertainment in a multitude of genres. RDC film grads are now working in front of and behind the camera, on TV and film sets around Canada and Hollywood! Join us for an afternoon of some of our favourite short films as we look back at some amazing work that has come out of the Motion Picture Arts program. |
1 – 3 p.m. |
Welikoklad Event Centre(4922 49 Street) |
Selected Works from RDC Permanent Art CollectionThe Red Deer College Permanent Art Collection houses over 1,000 individual pieces of art. While the collection has a diverse range of artists from all over the world, it does focus on Canadian artists and specifically Albertan artists. |
1 – 3 p.m. |
Welikoklad Event Centre(4922 49 Street) |
Interactive Community Street ArtVolunteer Central is raising the question, “What does community mean to you? Bring the whole family and help them create a piece of art that’s as dynamic as our community. Engage, collaborate, and leave your mark on our public, interactive, community art wall. |
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Formerly the Red Boar Smokery(4916 50 Street) |
Meet the Bronte Sisters Literary Tea PartyCome enjoy a literary tea party with the Brontë Sisters while enjoying some live music and entertainment. Books and tea go together! Holly Parker, talented young violinist, and member of two adult orchestras will be delighting patrons from 1 – 1:30pm. This literary tea party with games and literary treats is co-sponsored by Red Deer Public Library, Prime Stock Theatre, Central Alberta Refugee Effort, and Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society who operate the Cronquist House. |
1 – 4 p.m. |
The Cronquist House(4707 Fountain Drive) |
The Tweed Ride & Living Pictures, Moving LibraryThe Tweed Ride is a group bicycle ride with everyone dressed in their best traditional British cycling attire. Classic vintage bicycles are encouraged, if possible. Tweed suits, bowties, and jaunty flat caps are all encouraged. The prizes for the Best Dressed Male and Female will be decided by all ride participants. We will wheel through downtown Red Deer, ending the ride with tea at the Cronquist House. Weather permitting. |
11 a.m. |
Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch to Cronquist House |
Norwegian Laft Hus Open HouseCome taste a Norwegian Krumkake (cone-shaped cookie) and watch how they’re made, or see a rosemaling painting demonstration and learn a bit about Norway’s Indigenous Language, Sami, and how it relates to our own, Cree! All this happens in our log house with a sod roof. See our artifacts and shop in our butikk. |
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Heritage Square(4402 47 Avenue) |
Magnificent Saturdays Presents: Picasso MonstersPicasso is so much fun. No need to worry about realistic drawing; use your imagination and move and shuffle all the bits. Drop-in art making for the entire family! All materials provided. Today’s MAGnificent Saturdays activity is FREE to attend as part of Alberta Culture Days 2019! |
1 – 4 p.m. |
Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery(4525 47 A Avenue) |
Tour Behind the Scenes of the MAGHave you ever wanted to see behind the scenes in a museum? Join us for tours of the collection. Drop in anytime between 1 – 4 pm! We have been working so hard to reorganize our collections and have some special spaces we would like to share. Tours occurring throughout the afternoon. |
1 – 4 p.m. |
Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery(4525 47 A Avenue) |
Sunday, September 29, 2019
| What | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
Garlic City Market FestivalReThink Red Deer hosts an annual Garlic Festival celebrating locally grown garlic. Come stock up on a variety of bulbs, braids, as well as other crafts and local produce. Plus, get some tips on growing your own garlic! See rethinkreddeer.ca/events for more details. |
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project(40th Avenue) |
L to R: Cindy Jefferies, Susan Knopp, Lane Tomalty, Bre Fitzpatrick
Photo credit: The SnapHappy Photographer
After a decade of leadership under Cindy Jefferies and Susan Knopp, 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer (100+ WWCRD) is proud to celebrate 10 years of supporting local charities and the announcement of Bre Fitzpatrick and Lane Tomalty as its new co-leaders. This marks an exciting new chapter for the group, which has made a significant impact on not-for-profit organizations in Central Alberta.
Cindy and Susan have led 100+ WWCRD with vision, dedication, and a commitment to empowering women to lead and inspire change. Under their stewardship, the organization has raised over $630,000 for local charities by hosting 4 annual 1-hour meetings. Since 2015, more than 36 local charities have received funding through the group.
Reflecting on their tenure, Cindy and Susan stated:
“Leading 100 Women has been an honour and a privilege. When we began this journey, we didn’t know where it would go – we simply loved the simple, elegant, and fun ‘100 Who Care’ concept and thought it was a great fit for our community. We are grateful to the many women who have stood with us. They are the magic of the organization! We are confident Bre and Lane will steward this leadership role well and we look forward to supporting it – just not from behind the microphone!”
Bre and Lane bring a dynamic energy and fresh perspective to the organization. Both have been involved with the group and have been mentored by Susan and Cindy over the past year. They are eager to continue the collaboration, connection, and local support this team of women have established in Red Deer.
In their joint statement, Bre and Lane shared:
“We are humbled to step into this role and build on the incredible foundation Cindy and Susan have laid. Many needs are at the doorstep of our community and in the hearts and minds of our members. We know a powerful, caring, and united group of individuals can play a huge role in driving change and breaking barriers.
To celebrate this milestone and leadership transition, the 100+ WWCRD hosted the final meeting of 2024 on November 25th at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. The evening featured reflections from Cindy and Susan, the selection of the Salvation Army as the charity of choice, an opportunity for members to connect with Bre and Lane as they outline their vision for the organization’s next chapter, and a toast to 10 years.
For more information, please visit www.100womenreddeer.ca
About 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer
100+ Women Who Care Red Deer is a network of compassionate, empowered, and dedicated women who make a direct, immediate, and positive impact in Red Deer and area. We support local non-profit and charitable organizations that work every day to make our community a better place to live. 100% of funds donated go to the selected charities – there are no
administration fees, and all costs are covered by the generosity of sponsors. Collectively, we make a difference.
The group meets 4 times annually for 1 hour. Non-profit and charitable organizations are nominated by members. After hearing 3 randomly drawn pitches, the members vote to select their top choice. The group with the highest number of votes receives the members’ donations. Each member or team commits to donating $100 at each meeting. Since 2015, the average raised has been more than $15,000 per meeting.
Membership is open to all women In Red Deer and area. We invite you to join us! The first meeting of 2025 will be on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Founded in February 2015, the organization currently has about 150 members. We are committed to uniting this powerful group of 100+ women who care and lifting the amazing non-profits and charitable groups they support.
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