What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve Red Deer?

The year is almost at an end and whether you plan on saying goodbye to 2016 at a big bash, having a smaller celebration with those close to you, here are a few great ways to ring in 2017 in Red Deer and surrounding areas…

duelling-pianos

It’s the fourth year running for the epic New Years Eve Celebration at Bo’s Bar & Stage!
There are only a few tickets left for the biggest New Years Party Red Deer has to offer, so you have to act fast if you want to get in on the fun!

Tickets are and include Bo’s Signature prime rib buffet, chocolate-covered strawberries, party favours and of course, Champagne at midnight!

You’ll be entertained all evening by headlining performers from Harrah’s and New York New York in Las Vegas, and dueling pianos will have you dancing your way into 2017! Doors open at 5:30 pm and you can dress to the nines or come as you are- Bo’s is the perfect party destination for everyone! For reservations contact Bo’s at [email protected]

Head over to Fionn MacCool’s for their New Year’s Ever Masquerade Party!

Grab your mask and ring in the New Year with singer/songwriter Randi Boulton! Tickets are on sale now for $30.00 and they include entry for door prizes, appetizer sampling at 10:00 pm and of course, champagne at midnight!

randi

Come celebrate with me & @fionnmaccoolsrd this New Year’s Eve! Bring your mask ? #masquerade… https://t.co/frntKPQMbM

— Randi Boulton (@RandiBoulton) November 28, 2016

If you want to welcome 2017 with a truly unique dining experience, consider making a reservation at Gusto, where the focus is on premium ingredients and contemporary cooking techniques to bring you new ideas in Red Deer’s dining culture. The ingredients are fresh, the dishes are ever-changing and standards are exceptionally high.

Tickets are $110 and you’ll enjoy a 5-course dinner and dessert bar, set amidst a backdrop of classic films, and of course great company!

For tickets visit www.gustoreddeer.ca or call (403) 352-7712

What’s your plan for New Years? Tickets are still available, but we strongly encourage you to purchase them soon! Limited seating pic.twitter.com/3YEObryztW

— Gusto Red Deer (@gustoreddeer) December 29, 2016

bower

For a fun evening for the whole family visit Bower Ponds for ice skating, board games, sledding, card games, bonfire, door prizes and snacks!

This will be Bower Pond’s first EVER New Years Eve party and they’ll be keeping the café, skate rentals and games room open late so you can have fun all evening and ring in 2017! Door prizes include a 32 GB Apple TV, a Bower Ponds Games Room Season Pass and more!

Tickets are just $5 per person and the fun gets underway at 8:00 pm!

sylvan

And finally, if you want to take in some fireworks to celebrate the New Year, you don’t need to go any further than Sylvan Lake!

Head to the pier on New Years Day at 7:00 pm for a dazzling display- be sure to bundle up!

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Hunting Hills High School presents Ranked The Musical

Published on February 6, 2024

Red Deer Public Schools

Students at Hunting Hills High School are excited to bring a relatable musical to local audiences next month.

Ranked, The Musical runs March 13-16 at the Memorial Centre in Red Deer. The show is rated PG.

“We looked at a number of different shows and we knew we wanted to do something contemporary,” said Piper Rempel, Director. “The show is extremely relatable in that it talks about struggles that teens go through with their parents, school, expectations with friends, anxiety, learning how to balance life and fitting in.”

Because the show is not as well known as past productions, Piper said students had to dive in head first, and as rehearsals have evolved, they have lived up to that challenge.

“We have really talented kids. Our poster design, our technical design – it’s all things the kids have to come up with,” she said. “Our pit band is playing parts that have never been played before. It’s all really incredible to see.”

About 70 students between the cast, tech and pit band have been rehearsing since last fall.

“When we introduced the production to them, they were surprised because it wasn’t a big name,” said Taryn Martinek, Choreographer. “We told them there were lots of reasons that we picked the production, and as soon as we started rehearsing they got it and they have never looked back.”

Both Piper and Taryn encourage the community to come out and support the students as they bring this new story to Red Deer.

“People can expect for songs to get stuck in their heads – it’s great music you have never heard before,” said Piper.

Taryn added the production was a risk, but it has been extremely rewarding to see it unfold. “We want to get the community out and take the risk with us,” she said.

For tickets or for more information, click here.

City of Red Deer

Red Deer Lights the Nights offers festive fun all season long

Published on November 16, 2023

City of Red Deer

Red Deer Lights the Nights returns as a month-long celebration of the holiday season, starting this Friday, November 17.

Free, family-friendly activities are happening downtown and throughout the community, including:

North Pole Patio Party – November 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Ross Street Patio
Writes of Winter writing contest – through January 15, hosted by Red Deer Arts Council
Winter Market – November 24 and 25 at Millennium Centre
Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market – November 25 at Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
Capstone Winter Nights Festival – December 1, 2 and 3 at Canada 150 Square
Downtown Twinkle Tour – December 15 throughout downtown
Santa’s Bus Tour – December 8, 9, 15 and 16 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Residents are invited to visit City Hall Park any time after November 16 to enjoy a beautiful display of colourful lights and festive decorations. Lights are turned on every day from sunset to sunrise until mid-January.

“We’re excited to welcome Red Deerians downtown once again to celebrate the season and enjoy the festive decorations in City Hall Park and along nearby streets. Everyone is invited to come out and participate in all the free activities that are planned, especially Santa’s Bus Tour which returns in December to bring Christmas joy to local neighbourhoods.”

North Pole Patio Party
Friday, November 17: 4 – 7 p.m.
Ross Street Patio

Santa Claus is coming to town – downtown! Visit with Santa in person on the Ross Street Patio as we celebrate the kickoff to the holiday season. Enjoy a free hot chocolate and cozy up to the warm firepits while the kids play candy cane games with the elves. Be sure to pick up a children’s craft bag from the friendly Family Services of Central Alberta team and check out the CMHA’s fun photo booth.

Kraze 101.3 will be live on location cheering on the holiday fun. We look forward to seeing you at this free family event!

Writes of Winter contest
November 17 – January 15

Red Deer Arts Council and The City of Red Deer have partnered on a writing contest to keep our imaginations warm this winter.

Red Deer youth, teens and adults are invited to create a short poem or story (fiction or creative non-fiction) with a maximum length of 500 words about winter and/or the holiday season in Red Deer.

All submissions can be sent to the Red Deer Arts Council at [email protected] for a chance to win exciting prizes. Works will be published for folks to read on We Are Red Deer and the Red Deer Arts Council’s social media pages.

Deadlines:

Holiday Season story deadline: December 10, 2023
Winter Blues story deadline: January 15, 2024

For more information, visit the Red Deer Arts Council website.

Winter Market

November 24: 3 – 7 p.m.
November 25: 12 – 7 p.m.

Millenium Centre (location tentative)

Every winter, the farmers’ market makes a special appearance in downtown Red Deer to help you finish your holiday shopping. You can purchase tasty food and baked goods to feed the whole family, local beers and wines for holiday parties and beautiful handmade gifts sure to impress that special someone at this accredited Alberta Farmers’ Market. Join us November 24 and 25 for a great local shopping experience, with tastings and live music from local artists.

Rare & Remarkable Art Market

Saturday, November 25: 10 – 4 p.m.
Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery: 4525 47A Avenue

Join us for a unique Christmas shopping experience where you can explore the arts and crafts of some of central Alberta’s premier artists and craftspeople. Up to 15 artists will set up their displays throughout the MAG’s Remarkable Red Deer exhibit and gallery spaces, with artwork ranging from pottery, beaded jewelry, wool felting, textiles, oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, and more.

For more information, visit the MAG’s Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market web page.

Winter Nights in Capstone

Friday, December 1: 5 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, December 2: 5 – 10 p.m.
Sunday, December 3: 4 – 9 p.m.

Canada 150 Square, Capstone

Capstone presents “Winter Nights” an imaginative light and art festival featuring art installations by B!G ART, live music, entertainment, late night shopping, activities and more! For more information, visit www.liveincapstone.ca/events.

December 8: 4 – 7 p.m.
Ross Street Patio

Join the DBA and Spandy Andy on the Ross Street Patio for some frosty fun! Check out the children’s entertainers, activity booths and sip hot chocolate under the festive downtown lights. Bring the whole family together for an unforgettable outdoor celebration. Whether you’re grooving to the DJ or simply basking in the warm glow of the fire tables, the Ross Street Patio is the place to be for an evening of free family fun. Visit the DBA’s Frost Street Patio Party web page for more information.

Santa’s Bus Tour

December 8, 9, 15 & 16
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Red Deer neighbourhoods

Santa is back on the bus, merrily cruising down the streets of Red Deer! Check out the route maps below and give Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the dancing elves a wave – they light up this bus just for you!

We’ve done our best to help Santa visit each neighbourhood in the city, but due to his busy schedule he cannot visit every street. Please choose the route closest to your home to catch a glimpse of the jolly man and his crew. For safety reasons, please remain on the sidewalk or in your yard and stay off the street during the bus tours.

Tours operate from 5:30 p.m. to approximately 8 p.m. on the following evenings. Follow along on the MyBus website or app to see when Santa will arrive in your neighbourhood.

Friday, December 8 – Route 1 (Red Line): North Red Deer (Pines, 67 Street, Johnstone Park, Kentwood, Glendale, Normandeau, Oriole Park, Riverside Meadows, Highland Green)
Santa’s Bus Tour Map – Route 1 (pdf)
Saturday, December 9 – Route 2 (Green Line): South Red Deer, Downtown (Bower, West Park, Downtown, Normandeau)
Santa’s Bus Tour Map – Route 2 (pdf)
Friday, December 15 – Route 3 (Blue Line): South Red Deer (Sunnybrook, Inglewood, Anders, Morrisroe, Eastview, Clearview Meadows, 55 Street, Downtown, Gaetz Avenue North)
Santa’s Bus Tour Map – Route 3 (pdf)
Saturday, December 16 – Route 4 (Yellow Line): East Red Deer (Vanier, Lancaster, Deer Park, Rosedale, Timberlands, Clearview Ridge)
Santa’s Bus Tour Map – Route 4 (pdf)

Downtown Twinkle Tour

Friday, December 15
4 – 7 p.m.

For one night, many Downtown businesses remain open late to help Red Deerians with their holiday shopping and to encourage the support of local businesses. Downtown visitors are invited to pick up a free hot chocolate and a copy of the holiday scavenger hunt on the Patio. Enjoy beautiful window and light displays throughout downtown as you make your way to your favourite shops. Be sure to snag some Reindeer Food and Snowman Soup during your visit, too!

For more information, visit the Downtown Business Association website.

A video showcasing Red Deer’s holiday spirit will be shared on The City’s social media channels so Red Deerians can enjoy the view from the comfort of home.

For more information on Red Deer Lights the Nights activities, presented by The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), visit reddeer.ca/RDLIGHTS and follow The City and DBA on social media.