Historic Lethbridge Week 2006 kicks off on Monday September 18 in Galt Gardens with a ceremonial Reading of a Riot Act, -- which originally took place on Christmas Day in 1907.
While organizers hope no riots will take place this year, there are numerous events to take in which show off Lethbridge's colourful past and how it links to the present and the future.
Hosted by several community organizations with an interest in promoting history, Historic Lethbridge Week has something for everyone -- kids, literature lovers, foodies, and movie, art and culture aficionados.
Among the many new activities is an old fashioned harvest supper, which takes place on Thursday, September 21 at the new Galt Museum and Archives. The hugely popular Taste of Downtown returns with new restaurants and entertainment options.
Complete information is outlined below.
Admission is free unless otherwise noted.
Doors Open Lethbridge takes place Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. Twelve locations in the city are open for visitors to explore. Some are new, some are old, some are always 'open,' and all have interesting stories to tell.
A complete Doors Open Lethbridge listing is available at this website:
http://www.uleth.ca/notice/display.html?b=4&s=6318
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HISTORIC LETHBRIDGE WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
2:00 pm Family Nature Walk -- Helen Schuler Coulee Centre
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
11:00 am Historic Lethbridge Week Kick-Off and Riot Act Reading -- Galt Gardens
2:00 pm | 7:00 pm St. Patrick’s Cemetery Tours
7:00 pm Book discussion: George & Terry Goulet -- Public
Library
8:00 pm Southern Alberta in Film -- Public Library
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
1:30 — 4:00 pm Book Launch & Signing: Garry Allison -- Royal Cdn Legion, General Stewart Branch
2:00 pm | 7:00 pm Mountain View Cemetery Tours
4:00 pm Fire Walk Tour -- Downtown
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
2:00 — 4:00 pm Book Launch & Signing: Jane Harris -- Galt Museum Store
5:00 — 8:00 pm Taste of Downtown -- downtown
7:00 pm Southern Alberta in Film -- Public Library
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
6:30 pm Harvest Supper -- Galt Museum and Archives. Tickets $75. Limited seating. enjoy an old-fashioned banquet!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
10:00 am — 4:00 pm Doors Open Lethbridge -- Various locations throughout the city
2:00 — 4:00 pm Book Signing: Yvonne Waines -- Galt Museum Store
2:30 pm Ice Cream Making -- Public Library
7:00 pm Southern Alberta in Film -- Public Library
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
10:00 am — 4:00 pm Doors Open Lethbridge -- Various locations throughout the city
10:00 am | 2:00 pm Downtown Lethbridge Tours
1:00 — 4:00 pm Miniature Open House -- 917 7th Ave S.
2:00 pm Festival of Quilts exhibit opening -- Galt Museum and Archives
8:00 pm Opening Reception: Don Gill and Dagmar Dahle -- Southern Alberta Art Gallery
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COMPLETE SCHEDULE AND ONGOING EVENTS
Historic Lethbridge Week Poster Contest
Lethbridge Centre
Posters on display to October 2. Children from across southern Alberta have created posters on what they believe Lethbridge will look like in 2106. Thank you to Chapters, the Movie Mill and the Galt Museum Store for their donation of prizes for the poster contest.
Historic Lethbridge Week Monument Treasure Hunt
Contest closes SAT SEP 23 at 4:30 pm
Do you think you know Lethbridge well? Try your hand at matching up monuments and plaques from around Lethbridge with their respective locations. Forms can be picked up at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge Public Library, Helen Schuler Coulee Centre or Galt Museum & Archives. All correct, completed entries will be entered into a prize draw [one prize will be awarded].
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Historic Lethbridge Week Launch
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18
11:00 am
Riot Act Reading
Galt Gardens Pergola
On Christmas Day, 1907 the Canadian Riot Act was read in Lethbridge by then Mayor W.S. Gailbraith. Today, Mayor Bob Tarleck and members of the Lethbridge City Police will reenact the reading to control the expected unruly mob.
Donation of Historic Police Journals
Library Director Liz Rossnagel will then present fourteen volumes of hand-written Lethbridge Police Force Daily Journals [“blotters”] dating to 1903-1910 to Greg Ellis, Archivist at the Galt Museum & Archives. These daily diaries of the Constable on Duty were one of the primary sources on which former Police Chief J.H. Carpenter based his history The Badge and the Blotter, published in 1975. Entries detail the criminal activity of Lethbridge at the turn of the twentieth century as well as other duties which befell policemen, such as fumigating houses, helping with accidents, enforcing Health Regulations and Liquor Laws. The blotters provide a fascinating snapshot of the comings and goings of Lethbridge in the early 1900s.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Taste of Downtown
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Walk through the downtown – the centre of Lethbridge's past – and enjoy some of the restaurants, cafés and other venues that keep the heart of the city alive today! Enjoy food samples, tours and other entertainment.
Participating restaurants include:
Dot Café 5-6 pm only
Dove Christian Coffee House
Esquires Coffee House Downtown
Galt Museum free exhibit admission, catering by Quidley’s Neighborhood Bistro
La Bella Notte
Lighthouse Japanese Restaurant
Mocha Cabana
Round Street Café 5-6 pm only
Slice Bar and Grill (includes entertainment, 18+)
The Mongolie Grill
The Penny Coffee House
Tongue N Groove (no cover charge for ticket holders, 18+)
Tickets: $15, limited # available at the Galt Museum Store. Good ONLY for three hours, must be punched at each location visited. Go to all of the venues or pick and choose!
Sponsored by participating businesses and LethbridgeLink.com
Organized by the Historic Lethbridge Week Committee
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Harvest Supper
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 6:30 pm
Galt Museum & Archives, west end 5 Ave S off Scenic Dr
Guest Speaker: Georgia Green Fooks
“Did You Know? Stories of Lethbridge”
Join His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Norman L. Kwong, CM, AOE and Her Honour, Mrs. Kwong, at a dinner celebrating the bounty of the area and the centennial of the City.
The menu has been created based on suppers hosted 100 years ago:
Butternut squash soup | Tossed salad with herb vinaigrette | Whole grain bread and butter | Turkey with apple and apricot stuffing and giblet gravy | Cranberries | Herbed baby potatoes | Baby carrots with parsley | Brussel sprouts with lemon butter | Saskatoon Berry pie with whipped cream
No Host Bar
Tickets: $75 [a tax receipt for a portion of the ticket will be issued].
Limited # available at the Galt Museum Store, call 320-3954.
Organized by the Historic Lethbridge Week Committee
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Doors Open Lethbridge
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Doors Open Lethbridge is a part of Doors Open Alberta [www.doorsopenalberta.com], a major heritage tourism initiative that celebrates the people, places and architecture of Alberta.
Between April and October, communities host one or two day Doors Open events that offer free tours of architecturally interesting buildings and places. Doors Open Alberta is part of an international and national program showcasing built heritage and the people of our communities. See the Doors Open Lethbridge schedule for more information.
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Miniature Open House in Historic Home
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 | 1:00 to 4:00 pm
917 — 7 Ave S
Organized by M.E.E.T. [Miniature Enthusiasts of Everything Tiny], displays of miniatures in a historical timeline, sale of dollhouse accessories and more, including information on both M.E.E.T. and the Newcomers Club.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 | 2:00 pm
Opening Reception: Festival of Quilts exhibit
Galt Museum & Archives | west end 5 Ave S off Scenic Dr
Celebrating Lethbridge's centennial, the Under A Prairie Sky: Festival of Quilts VII exhibit features 70 traditional and contemporary quilts with a centennial theme, made by Southern Alberta quilters. The exhibit includes a number of entries from the next quilting generation in a special youth display. Quilts also on display at the Bowman Arts Centre and Lethbridge Public Library. Organized in partnership with the Lethbridge Centennial Quilters Guild.
Exhibit closes Jan 7, 2007
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 | 8:00 pm
Opening Reception
Southern Alberta Art Gallery | 601 – 3 Ave S
Don Gill: D’Arcy Island is a small island off the east coast of Vancouver Island used in the nineteenth century by the city of Victoria to quarantine residents, primarily Chinese, who were diagnosed with leprosy. The artist’s narrative is revealed through video, photographs, audio and the web.
Dagmar Dahle: Lost. Bird. Collecting brings together various bodies of work she has created over the past six years. Whether dealing with the world around her, the archival remnants of natural history or the pathos of worn and degenerate thrift store merchandise, Dahle’s interests coincide within the parameters of museum display.
Exhibits close NOV 12.
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CINEMA
Southern Alberta in Film
Lethbridge Public Library, Theatre Gallery | 810 – 5 Ave S
MON SEP 18
| 7:00 p.m.
Preceding the 8:00 pm screening of Radical Attitudes, discover the history, heritage and culture of the Métis people as authors George and Terry Goulet discuss their new book: The Métis – Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities.
| 8:00 pm
Radical Attitudes: The Architecture of Douglas Cardinal
Métis architect Douglas Cardinal has spent a lifetime striving to elevate architecture. His work is celebrated nationally and internationally for its organic beauty and unique curvilinear style. This documentary follows Cardinal’s career from his 1960’s St. Mary’s Church in Red Deer, to the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau and the unparalleled architecture and controversy over the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. (2004)
WED SEP 20 | 7:00 pm
Living History Presents: Lethbridge
This film is part of a unique series that celebrates regional history by touching the old and young alike. In this program the history of Lethbridge is interpreted in an energetic and entertaining 75 minute theatre performance by the students of Nicholas Sheran School. Highlights include: The Story of Nicholas Sheran, Whooping It Up at the Fort, Building the High Level Bridge, and Kimonos to Overalls-The Japanese. (2005)
FRI SEP 22 | 7:00 pm
Brokeback Mountain
Although the film is set in Wyoming, most of the lush location shoots take place in Kananskis country and Southern Alberta. Look for other recognizable locations in Cowley and especially Fort Macleod. This melancholic film explores societal constraints in the 1960’s American west. Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, two itinerant wranglers meet on the job in the shadow of Brokeback Mountain. During their isolation on the mountain they develop a secret and unspoken friendship. Although they separate at the end of summer and go on to marry and have children, the relationship is rekindled when they reunite years later. Stars: Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. (2005; 14A Mature Themes, Sexual Content).
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FOR KIDS
FRI SEP 22 | 2:30 pm
Ice Cream Making
Lethbridge Public Library, Kids Corner | 810 – 5 Ave S
The ultimate cold treat! Everyone who is young at heart is invited to share in the excitement as the staff of the Lethbridge Public Library Children’s Services mix up a delicious batch of ice cream using an authentic ice cream maker, courtesy of the Galt Museum & Archives.
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LITERATURE
MON SEP 18 | 7:00 pm
The Métis – Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities
Lethbridge Public Library, Theatre Gallery | 810 – 5 Ave S
Discover the history, heritage and culture of the Métis people as authors George and Terry Goulet discuss their new book: The Métis – Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities. Followed by the 8:00 pm screening of Radical Attitudes, The Architecture of Douglas Cardinal.
TUE SEP 19 | 1:30 to 4:00 pm
Prairie Boys: Southern Alberta’s Wartime Experiences
Royal Canadian Legion | 324 Mayor Magrath Dr S
Book Launch of local author Garry Allison’s newest book, published by the Lethbridge Historical Society. Cost of book: $16 (with some of the money raised going to support the Legion).
WED SEP 20 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Stars Appearing: The Galts’ Vision of Canada
Galt Museum Store | west end 5 Avenue s off Scenic Dr
Book Launch of author Jane Harris’ new book. Presentation by the author will take place at 2:00 pm, followed by signing. Books will be available for sale in the Galt Museum Store.
FRI SEP 22 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Bridging the Gap
Galt Museum Store | west end 5 Avenue s off Scenic Dr
Book Signing and presentation of Bridging the Gap, a guide on how to gather family history, by Yvonne Waines. Book signing following presentation by the author; books can be purchased in the Galt Museum Store.
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TOURS
Self-guided: Mayor’s Homes | Lethbridge History
Booklets available at the Galt Museum & Archives
SUN SEP 17 | 2:00 pm
Family Nature Walk: A Weathered Old Rock
Helen Schuler Coulee Centre | Indian Battle Park
Rocks are forever, right? Investigate the death of a coulee rock and discover that a rock’s life may not be as simple as you think. All ages. 320-3064
MON SEP 18 – 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Cemetery Walking Tours
Tickets: $3 available at the Galt Museum Store or at the tour. Meet at cemetery entrance. Historic tours focusing on past citizens, iconography, history of Lethbridge and mortuary trends. Organized by the Galt Museum & Archives.
TUE SEP 19 – 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm
Mountain View Cemetery Walking Tours
Tickets: $3 available at the Galt Museum Store or at the tour. Meet at Eternal Flame. Historic tours focusing on past citizens, iconography, history of Lethbridge and mortuary trends. Organized by the Galt Museum & Archives.
TUE SEP 19 – 4:00 pm
Fire Walk
Meet outside La Bella Notte at beginning of walk. Join Terry Wilson as he leads a walk of downtown Lethbridge highlighting destructive fires of Lethbridge’s past. Learn about the early architecture of Lethbridge by noting which buildings have been lost. Organized by the Galt Museum & Archives.
SAT SEP 23 – 10:00 am | 2:00 pm
Downtown Lethbridge Tours*
Meet at east entrance of the Galt Museum & Archives. These tours are part of Doors Open Lethbridge—See Doors Open Lethbridge schedule for more details.
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U of L Communications and Public Relations Contact:
Bob Cooney, Communications and PR Officer (403) 382-7173
While organizers hope no riots will take place this year, there are numerous events to take in which show off Lethbridge's colourful past and how it links to the present and the future.
Hosted by several community organizations with an interest in promoting history, Historic Lethbridge Week has something for everyone -- kids, literature lovers, foodies, and movie, art and culture aficionados.
Among the many new activities is an old fashioned harvest supper, which takes place on Thursday, September 21 at the new Galt Museum and Archives. The hugely popular Taste of Downtown returns with new restaurants and entertainment options.
Complete information is outlined below.
Admission is free unless otherwise noted.
Doors Open Lethbridge takes place Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. Twelve locations in the city are open for visitors to explore. Some are new, some are old, some are always 'open,' and all have interesting stories to tell.
A complete Doors Open Lethbridge listing is available at this website:
http://www.uleth.ca/notice/display.html?b=4&s=6318
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HISTORIC LETHBRIDGE WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
2:00 pm Family Nature Walk -- Helen Schuler Coulee Centre
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
11:00 am Historic Lethbridge Week Kick-Off and Riot Act Reading -- Galt Gardens
2:00 pm | 7:00 pm St. Patrick’s Cemetery Tours
7:00 pm Book discussion: George & Terry Goulet -- Public
Library
8:00 pm Southern Alberta in Film -- Public Library
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
1:30 — 4:00 pm Book Launch & Signing: Garry Allison -- Royal Cdn Legion, General Stewart Branch
2:00 pm | 7:00 pm Mountain View Cemetery Tours
4:00 pm Fire Walk Tour -- Downtown
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
2:00 — 4:00 pm Book Launch & Signing: Jane Harris -- Galt Museum Store
5:00 — 8:00 pm Taste of Downtown -- downtown
7:00 pm Southern Alberta in Film -- Public Library
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
6:30 pm Harvest Supper -- Galt Museum and Archives. Tickets $75. Limited seating. enjoy an old-fashioned banquet!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
10:00 am — 4:00 pm Doors Open Lethbridge -- Various locations throughout the city
2:00 — 4:00 pm Book Signing: Yvonne Waines -- Galt Museum Store
2:30 pm Ice Cream Making -- Public Library
7:00 pm Southern Alberta in Film -- Public Library
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
10:00 am — 4:00 pm Doors Open Lethbridge -- Various locations throughout the city
10:00 am | 2:00 pm Downtown Lethbridge Tours
1:00 — 4:00 pm Miniature Open House -- 917 7th Ave S.
2:00 pm Festival of Quilts exhibit opening -- Galt Museum and Archives
8:00 pm Opening Reception: Don Gill and Dagmar Dahle -- Southern Alberta Art Gallery
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COMPLETE SCHEDULE AND ONGOING EVENTS
Historic Lethbridge Week Poster Contest
Lethbridge Centre
Posters on display to October 2. Children from across southern Alberta have created posters on what they believe Lethbridge will look like in 2106. Thank you to Chapters, the Movie Mill and the Galt Museum Store for their donation of prizes for the poster contest.
Historic Lethbridge Week Monument Treasure Hunt
Contest closes SAT SEP 23 at 4:30 pm
Do you think you know Lethbridge well? Try your hand at matching up monuments and plaques from around Lethbridge with their respective locations. Forms can be picked up at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge Public Library, Helen Schuler Coulee Centre or Galt Museum & Archives. All correct, completed entries will be entered into a prize draw [one prize will be awarded].
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Historic Lethbridge Week Launch
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18
11:00 am
Riot Act Reading
Galt Gardens Pergola
On Christmas Day, 1907 the Canadian Riot Act was read in Lethbridge by then Mayor W.S. Gailbraith. Today, Mayor Bob Tarleck and members of the Lethbridge City Police will reenact the reading to control the expected unruly mob.
Donation of Historic Police Journals
Library Director Liz Rossnagel will then present fourteen volumes of hand-written Lethbridge Police Force Daily Journals [“blotters”] dating to 1903-1910 to Greg Ellis, Archivist at the Galt Museum & Archives. These daily diaries of the Constable on Duty were one of the primary sources on which former Police Chief J.H. Carpenter based his history The Badge and the Blotter, published in 1975. Entries detail the criminal activity of Lethbridge at the turn of the twentieth century as well as other duties which befell policemen, such as fumigating houses, helping with accidents, enforcing Health Regulations and Liquor Laws. The blotters provide a fascinating snapshot of the comings and goings of Lethbridge in the early 1900s.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Taste of Downtown
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Walk through the downtown – the centre of Lethbridge's past – and enjoy some of the restaurants, cafés and other venues that keep the heart of the city alive today! Enjoy food samples, tours and other entertainment.
Participating restaurants include:
Dot Café 5-6 pm only
Dove Christian Coffee House
Esquires Coffee House Downtown
Galt Museum free exhibit admission, catering by Quidley’s Neighborhood Bistro
La Bella Notte
Lighthouse Japanese Restaurant
Mocha Cabana
Round Street Café 5-6 pm only
Slice Bar and Grill (includes entertainment, 18+)
The Mongolie Grill
The Penny Coffee House
Tongue N Groove (no cover charge for ticket holders, 18+)
Tickets: $15, limited # available at the Galt Museum Store. Good ONLY for three hours, must be punched at each location visited. Go to all of the venues or pick and choose!
Sponsored by participating businesses and LethbridgeLink.com
Organized by the Historic Lethbridge Week Committee
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Harvest Supper
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 6:30 pm
Galt Museum & Archives, west end 5 Ave S off Scenic Dr
Guest Speaker: Georgia Green Fooks
“Did You Know? Stories of Lethbridge”
Join His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Norman L. Kwong, CM, AOE and Her Honour, Mrs. Kwong, at a dinner celebrating the bounty of the area and the centennial of the City.
The menu has been created based on suppers hosted 100 years ago:
Butternut squash soup | Tossed salad with herb vinaigrette | Whole grain bread and butter | Turkey with apple and apricot stuffing and giblet gravy | Cranberries | Herbed baby potatoes | Baby carrots with parsley | Brussel sprouts with lemon butter | Saskatoon Berry pie with whipped cream
No Host Bar
Tickets: $75 [a tax receipt for a portion of the ticket will be issued].
Limited # available at the Galt Museum Store, call 320-3954.
Organized by the Historic Lethbridge Week Committee
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Doors Open Lethbridge
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Doors Open Lethbridge is a part of Doors Open Alberta [www.doorsopenalberta.com], a major heritage tourism initiative that celebrates the people, places and architecture of Alberta.
Between April and October, communities host one or two day Doors Open events that offer free tours of architecturally interesting buildings and places. Doors Open Alberta is part of an international and national program showcasing built heritage and the people of our communities. See the Doors Open Lethbridge schedule for more information.
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Miniature Open House in Historic Home
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 | 1:00 to 4:00 pm
917 — 7 Ave S
Organized by M.E.E.T. [Miniature Enthusiasts of Everything Tiny], displays of miniatures in a historical timeline, sale of dollhouse accessories and more, including information on both M.E.E.T. and the Newcomers Club.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 | 2:00 pm
Opening Reception: Festival of Quilts exhibit
Galt Museum & Archives | west end 5 Ave S off Scenic Dr
Celebrating Lethbridge's centennial, the Under A Prairie Sky: Festival of Quilts VII exhibit features 70 traditional and contemporary quilts with a centennial theme, made by Southern Alberta quilters. The exhibit includes a number of entries from the next quilting generation in a special youth display. Quilts also on display at the Bowman Arts Centre and Lethbridge Public Library. Organized in partnership with the Lethbridge Centennial Quilters Guild.
Exhibit closes Jan 7, 2007
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 | 8:00 pm
Opening Reception
Southern Alberta Art Gallery | 601 – 3 Ave S
Don Gill: D’Arcy Island is a small island off the east coast of Vancouver Island used in the nineteenth century by the city of Victoria to quarantine residents, primarily Chinese, who were diagnosed with leprosy. The artist’s narrative is revealed through video, photographs, audio and the web.
Dagmar Dahle: Lost. Bird. Collecting brings together various bodies of work she has created over the past six years. Whether dealing with the world around her, the archival remnants of natural history or the pathos of worn and degenerate thrift store merchandise, Dahle’s interests coincide within the parameters of museum display.
Exhibits close NOV 12.
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CINEMA
Southern Alberta in Film
Lethbridge Public Library, Theatre Gallery | 810 – 5 Ave S
MON SEP 18
| 7:00 p.m.
Preceding the 8:00 pm screening of Radical Attitudes, discover the history, heritage and culture of the Métis people as authors George and Terry Goulet discuss their new book: The Métis – Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities.
| 8:00 pm
Radical Attitudes: The Architecture of Douglas Cardinal
Métis architect Douglas Cardinal has spent a lifetime striving to elevate architecture. His work is celebrated nationally and internationally for its organic beauty and unique curvilinear style. This documentary follows Cardinal’s career from his 1960’s St. Mary’s Church in Red Deer, to the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau and the unparalleled architecture and controversy over the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. (2004)
WED SEP 20 | 7:00 pm
Living History Presents: Lethbridge
This film is part of a unique series that celebrates regional history by touching the old and young alike. In this program the history of Lethbridge is interpreted in an energetic and entertaining 75 minute theatre performance by the students of Nicholas Sheran School. Highlights include: The Story of Nicholas Sheran, Whooping It Up at the Fort, Building the High Level Bridge, and Kimonos to Overalls-The Japanese. (2005)
FRI SEP 22 | 7:00 pm
Brokeback Mountain
Although the film is set in Wyoming, most of the lush location shoots take place in Kananskis country and Southern Alberta. Look for other recognizable locations in Cowley and especially Fort Macleod. This melancholic film explores societal constraints in the 1960’s American west. Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, two itinerant wranglers meet on the job in the shadow of Brokeback Mountain. During their isolation on the mountain they develop a secret and unspoken friendship. Although they separate at the end of summer and go on to marry and have children, the relationship is rekindled when they reunite years later. Stars: Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. (2005; 14A Mature Themes, Sexual Content).
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FOR KIDS
FRI SEP 22 | 2:30 pm
Ice Cream Making
Lethbridge Public Library, Kids Corner | 810 – 5 Ave S
The ultimate cold treat! Everyone who is young at heart is invited to share in the excitement as the staff of the Lethbridge Public Library Children’s Services mix up a delicious batch of ice cream using an authentic ice cream maker, courtesy of the Galt Museum & Archives.
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LITERATURE
MON SEP 18 | 7:00 pm
The Métis – Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities
Lethbridge Public Library, Theatre Gallery | 810 – 5 Ave S
Discover the history, heritage and culture of the Métis people as authors George and Terry Goulet discuss their new book: The Métis – Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities. Followed by the 8:00 pm screening of Radical Attitudes, The Architecture of Douglas Cardinal.
TUE SEP 19 | 1:30 to 4:00 pm
Prairie Boys: Southern Alberta’s Wartime Experiences
Royal Canadian Legion | 324 Mayor Magrath Dr S
Book Launch of local author Garry Allison’s newest book, published by the Lethbridge Historical Society. Cost of book: $16 (with some of the money raised going to support the Legion).
WED SEP 20 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Stars Appearing: The Galts’ Vision of Canada
Galt Museum Store | west end 5 Avenue s off Scenic Dr
Book Launch of author Jane Harris’ new book. Presentation by the author will take place at 2:00 pm, followed by signing. Books will be available for sale in the Galt Museum Store.
FRI SEP 22 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Bridging the Gap
Galt Museum Store | west end 5 Avenue s off Scenic Dr
Book Signing and presentation of Bridging the Gap, a guide on how to gather family history, by Yvonne Waines. Book signing following presentation by the author; books can be purchased in the Galt Museum Store.
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TOURS
Self-guided: Mayor’s Homes | Lethbridge History
Booklets available at the Galt Museum & Archives
SUN SEP 17 | 2:00 pm
Family Nature Walk: A Weathered Old Rock
Helen Schuler Coulee Centre | Indian Battle Park
Rocks are forever, right? Investigate the death of a coulee rock and discover that a rock’s life may not be as simple as you think. All ages. 320-3064
MON SEP 18 – 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Cemetery Walking Tours
Tickets: $3 available at the Galt Museum Store or at the tour. Meet at cemetery entrance. Historic tours focusing on past citizens, iconography, history of Lethbridge and mortuary trends. Organized by the Galt Museum & Archives.
TUE SEP 19 – 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm
Mountain View Cemetery Walking Tours
Tickets: $3 available at the Galt Museum Store or at the tour. Meet at Eternal Flame. Historic tours focusing on past citizens, iconography, history of Lethbridge and mortuary trends. Organized by the Galt Museum & Archives.
TUE SEP 19 – 4:00 pm
Fire Walk
Meet outside La Bella Notte at beginning of walk. Join Terry Wilson as he leads a walk of downtown Lethbridge highlighting destructive fires of Lethbridge’s past. Learn about the early architecture of Lethbridge by noting which buildings have been lost. Organized by the Galt Museum & Archives.
SAT SEP 23 – 10:00 am | 2:00 pm
Downtown Lethbridge Tours*
Meet at east entrance of the Galt Museum & Archives. These tours are part of Doors Open Lethbridge—See Doors Open Lethbridge schedule for more details.
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U of L Communications and Public Relations Contact:
Bob Cooney, Communications and PR Officer (403) 382-7173