Town of Okotoks Culture Program Guide Fall 2014

OKOTOKSCULTURE.CA | FALL 2014

TOWN OF OKOTOKS

CULTURE PROGRAM GUIDE

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OKOTOKS CULTURE PROGRAM GUIDE

The Town of Okotoks is pleased to

present the Fall 2014 Culture

Program Guide.

This publication serves to showcase

the various programs and exhibits

housed in the Okotoks Art Gallery

at the Station, Okotoks Museum and

Archives at Heritage House and the

Rotary Performing Arts Centre.

We take pride in providing our

residents, artists and visitors with

enriching cultural experiences.

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Table of Contents

01 Welcome

02 Table of Contents

03 Phantom Limb @ Okotoks Art Gallery (OAG)

04 Regarding Death @ OAG

05 Spirit of Christmas @ OAG

06 Upcoming Exhibits @ OAG

07 Family Programs @ OAG

08 Adult Programs @ OAG

09 Education Programs @ OAG

10 Birthday Parties @ OAG

11-12 Calendar of Events

13 On Exhibit @ Okotoks Museum and Archives (OMA)

14 Treasures from the Collection @ OMA

15 Family Programs @ OMA

16 Adult Programs @ OMA

17 Education Programs @ OMA

18 Birthday Parties @ OMA

19 Upcoming Performances @ Rotary Performing Arts Centre (RPAC)

20 Upcoming Films @ RPAC

21 Upcoming Theatre @ RPAC

22 Alberta Culture Days

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Much of her work is focused on creating

both a critical distance for the viewer

of discarded, mass-produced objects,

while simultaneously drawing from, and

building upon the extreme sensuality and

seduction of these objects. Each piece is

highly symmetrical, anchoring these once

coveted objects in the sublime, and the

desire to control that which is potentially

frightening and beyond our control.

OPENING RECEPTIONFriday, September 12 | 7 pm to 9 pm

EXHIBIT-RELATED PROGRAMSOK.CLUB @ OAG | $10 registration feeTour & Talk – “Phantom Limb”43994 Saturday, Sep 13 | 1:30 pm to 3 pm

Phantom Limb is an installation piece by

Calgary based, interdisciplinary artist, Shyra

De Souza. The piece as a whole resembles a

mythical body or skeleton – organic and fluid

– undulating through the gallery space. But

upon closer inspection, the “bones” reveal

themselves as altered and reconfigured

thrift store finds; they are discarded

mass produced, trinkets, ceramics, and

knickknacks, with which we are all familiar.

Each object is added in such a way that

they begin to erase one another, and

take on forms reminiscent of mounted,

overgrown deer antlers or three

dimensional Rorschach forms.

De Souza places the resulting forms

within a theatrical context that prompts

a self-guided process for the viewer who

then becomes a part of the work. The

recontextualization of these everyday

objects encourages a range of new

interpretations, different for each person.

Phantom Limb Shyra De Souza Sep 12 to Nov 8 | Large Gallery

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Regarding Death Mike Binzer Sep 12 to Nov 8 | Small Gallery

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Regarding Death is a collection of paintings

that reflects on contemporary thoughts

and trepidations about the process of

dying and decay, as well as the revulsion we

feel towards the notion of examining and

dissecting a corpse. In recent years zombies

have held the fascination and imagination

of popular culture; according to Binzer, this

may be in part due to the fear of death

and the horror of corpses. For Binzer, his

personal interest in zombies is that they

highlight the reality that all of our bodies

are in a constant process of decay.

OPENING RECEPTION Friday, September 12 | 7 pm to 9 pm

EXHIBIT-RELATED PROGRAMSOK.CLUB @ OAG | $10 registration feeZombies at the Art Gallery?43995 Saturday, Oct 18 | 1:30 pm to 3 pm

Mike Binzer’s curiosity about the human

body began to develop over 16 years of

training and performing in classical and

contemporary ballet. His studio practice

encompasses figurative drawing and

painting, as well as anatomical study.

Through phenomenological research,

meditations on sensation and drawing

on his experience as a ballet dancer,

Binzer’s perception of the body is focused

on painting the human form as it is

experienced, rather than as it is merely

visually perceived.


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During the holiday season, the Okotoks Art

Gallery will be transformed into the Spirit

of Christmas, your best choice for holiday

gift shopping, all crafted by local artisans.

The Spirit of Christmas showcases one-of-a-

kind holiday ornaments, jewelry, cards, and

the walls will be filled with original local

artwork for sale. Everything in this holiday

showcase will be priced under $200 so

you can enjoy this brilliant yet affordable

original art.

Spirit of Christmas OAG members Nov 14 to Dec 20 | Both Galleries

The Tree of Warmth

November 14 to December 13

Share the warmth this holiday season with

our Tree of Warmth. You can bring in your

new scarves, gloves and toques to the

Okotoks Art Gallery to decorate our Tree

of Warmth. All of the winter items

collected will be donated to local and

regional charities.

OPENING RECEPTIONFriday, November 14 | 7 pm to 9 pm

EXHIBIT-RELATED PROGRAMSOK.CLUB @ OAG | $10 registration feeKids’ Christmas Craft Tree43996 Saturday, Nov 15 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm


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UpcomingExhibits

Low Hanging Fruit

Clint Neufeld

Jan 9 to Feb 28 | Large Gallery

To Clint Neufeld, beauty is endless rows

of trucks purring at the truck-stop or the

sound as a diesel engine slowly picks up

speed and the unmistakable whine of the

turbo kicking in. In his art, Neufeld explores

these notions of masculinity and beauty.

He uses the process of slip casting to create

life size ceramic car engines and parts

dating predominantly from the 50s and

60s. These engines were part of the Hot-

Rodding subculture and hold a significant

place in automotive history. He decorates

the pieces with patterns reminiscent of

those adorning fine china and displays

them on antique pieces of furniture,

creating something beautiful and delicate

out of what is generally hidden and covered

with grime.

Light Horse Tales of an Afghan WarAl Henderson

Jan 9 to Feb 28 | Small Gallery

Alberta artist and veteran, Alan Henderson,

saw a number of friends and former

colleagues sent from Canada’s military

mission in Afghanistan. Their stories created

a desire to express what he had been told

and shown in art. Henderson works in both

contemporary and traditional mediums –

carving marble, casting metals, drawing

on a tablet and using 3D digital scanning.

This series combines a national view of the

conflict in Afghanistan with striking examples

of his friends’ personal recollections of their

time serving with the Southern Alberta Light

Horse Regiment.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR BOTH EXHIBITSFriday, January 9 | 7 pm to 9 pm

ART IN THE HALLOkotoks Municipal Centre5 Elizabeth StreetSeptember & October | Trish GaudetNovember & December | Poppy Ladies

Okotoks Rec Centre99 Okotoks DriveSeptember & October | June McMurdoNovember & December | Christine Walker


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Tour & Talk – “Phantom Limb”

Shyra De Souza uses found objects that are

connected to form a larger sculptural form

which might remind the viewer of a trip

to a dinosaur museum. The tour and talk

will include a hands-on activity – ‘Making

Connections’ - in the art studio.

43994 Saturday, Sep 13 | 1:30 to 3 pm

Zombies at the Art Gallery?

We will tour and talk about “Regarding

Death” by Mike Binzer in the small gallery,

followed by a ghoulish project upstairs

in the studio, connecting to Halloween.

Suitable for ages 8 to 17+

43995 Saturday, Oct 18 | 1:30 to 3 pm

Kids’ Christmas Craft Tree

This year the OKAY.CLUB will have its

own tree in the gallery during SPIRIT OF

CHRISTMAS. Ages 6 to 12 are invited for

an afternoon of making seasonal crafts to

display and offer for sale.

43996 Saturday, Nov 15 | 1:30 to 3:30 pm

OK.CLUB @ Okotoks Art GalleryOAG Art Studio | $10 registration fee

Ages 6 to 12 are invited to our monthly

hands-on art programs at OAG from

September to June. Youngsters can be

dropped off or adults are welcome to sign

up and enjoy a family art experience. Each

program will include a tour of the current

gallery exhibitions plus an art activity in our

studio. Online Registration: netreg.okotoks.ca

FamilyPrograms


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THE GALLERY EXPERIENCE @Okotoks Art GalleryOAG Art Studio

These programs are professional

development courses for beginning to

experienced artists, taught by professional

artists. Email [email protected] for

further information and course supply lists.

Online Registration: netreg.okotoks.ca

AdultPrograms

DRAWING the Human Form

Join Aaron Sidorenko, professional artist

and instructor, for interpretive instruction

in drawing the human form. Some classes

will include a model.

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6 classes | Tuesdays, Sep 9 to Oct 14

$120 +GST | 7 pm to 9 pm

ACRYLICS and the Human Form

Using the human form, with a model at

some of the classes, Aaron Sidorenko will

teach painting with acrylics techniques for

beginners and artists with experience.

44001

6 classes | Wednesdays, Sep 10 to Oct 15

$120 +GST | 7 pm to 9 pm


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EducationPrograms

Education Programs are curriculum-based

and designed for various grade levels

and are offered from September through

June. They are 1.5 hours in length and are

available for all schools and home school

groups. The fee is $75 per group (plus GST),

maximum 25 students. A program/busing

fee subsidy may be available through

the generous support of FIRST CALGARY

FINANCIAL. Subsidies are available on a

first-come, first-serve basis. Contact the

Education Program Specialist for further

information: [email protected] Ask us to

email you a program booklet.

Art Programs connect gallery exhibitions

with art education concepts in elementary,

junior high and high school and include

a hands-on component in the art studio.

All programs include a tour of the two

gallery exhibitions. Exhibitions change

approximately every 5 to 6 weeks.

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BirthdayParties @ OAG

Book a unique birthday experience at the

art gallery! Themes can be adapted for

adults too. The first hour is dedicated to

the themed project and the second hour

is for parents to supply refreshments, have

gift opening, games, etc.

Fee: $175.00 + GST | Maximum number of

guests = 15

All parties are facilitated by an experienced

artist/teacher.

Painting Parties:

Tie-dye: bring white, cotton shirts,

leggings, pillow cases or socks and

colour them beautiful! Ages 9+

No Brushes! Painting on canvases

using everything EXCEPT paint

brushes! 5+

“Simon Says” Art Party: Follow the

leader to complete your mystery

painting! Ages 7+

Canvas Paintings: A theme based on

our current gallery exhibitions.

Ages 8+

Birthday parties should be booked at

least two weeks in advance. Please call

403.938.3204 or email [email protected]

to book.


Tue, Sep 9 DRAWING the Human Form @ OAG-class 1Wed, Sep 10 ACRYLICS and the Human Form @ OAG-class 1Fri, Sep 12 Opening reception @ OAGSat, Sep 13 Tour & Talk – “Phantom Limb” @ OAGSat, Sep 13 A Room Full of Sound @ RPACSun, Sep 14 Calgary Philharmonic Duos @ RPACTue, Sep 16 DRAWING the Human Form @ OAG-class 2Wed, Sep 17 ACRYLICS and the Human Form @ OAG-class 2Fri, Sep 19 Okotoks Heroes @ OMAFri, Sep 19 Yuk Yuk’s @ RPACSat, Sep 20 Grease Sing-a-long @ RPACTue, Sep 23 Alberta Culture DaysTue, Sep 23 DRAWING the Human Form @ OAG-class 3Wed, Sep 24 Alberta Culture DaysWed, Sep 24 ACRYLICS and the Human Form @ OAG-class 3Thu, Sep 25 Alberta Culture DaysFri, Sep 26 Alberta Culture Days Sat, Sep 27 Alberta Culture DaysSun, Sep 28 Alberta Culture DaysTue, Sep 30 DRAWING the Human Form @ OAG-class 4

Wed, Oct 1 ACRYLICS and the Human Form @ OAG-class 4Fri, Oct 3 Alexander Dunn @ RPACSat, Oct 4 Vishtèn @ RPACTue, Oct 7 DRAWING the Human Form @ OAG-class 5Wed, Oct 8 ACRYLICS and the Human Form @ OAG-class 5Fri, Oct 10 Dewdney Players @ RPACSat, Oct 11 Dewdney Players @ RPACTue, Oct 14 DRAWING the Human Form @ OAG-class 6Wed, Oct 15 ACRYLICS and the Human Form @ OAG-class 6Thu, Oct 16 Dewdney Players @ RPACFri, Oct 17 Dewdney Players @ RPACSat, Oct 18 Zombies at the Art Gallery? @ OAGSat, Oct 18 Dewdney Players @ RPACThu, Oct 23 Dewdney Players @ RPACFri, Oct 24 Dewdney Players @ RPACSat, Oct 25 UPCYCLE old T-shirts into a tabletop mat or case @ OMASat, Oct 25 Dewdney Players @ RPACOct 27-30 Okotoks Ghost WalksFri, Oct 31 Halloween Pranks @ OMA

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Calendar of EventsSep to Dec 2014

Sat, Nov 1 Rocky Horror Picture Show @ RPACSat, Nov 8 Sheldon Casavant, magician @ RPACTue, Nov 11 Field of Honour Guided TourFri, Nov 14 Opening reception @ OAGSat, Nov 15 Kids’ Christmas Craft Tree @ OAGSat, Nov 15 A Room Full of Sound @ RPACFri, Nov 21 Light Up OkotoksFri, Nov 21 Christmas Traditions exhibit @ OMAFri, Nov 28 A Pioneer Christmas @ OMAFri, Nov 28 Yuk Yuk’s @ RPACSat, Nov 29 UPCYCLE an old globe into a bowl or lamp @ OMA

Fri, Dec 5 Altius Brass @ RPACSun, Dec 7 Calgary Philharmonic Duos @ RPACFri, Dec 12 The Truth about Christmas @ RPAC

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UPCOMING HISTORIC EVENTS

Ghost Walks | Oct 27 to 30

Discover the eerie history of Okotoks and

what could be lurking downtown after

dark during the annual Okotoks Ghost

Walk. Tickets for the 60-minute walk are

$5. Pre-booking is required. For tickets call

403.938.3204. Minimum age is 13.

Activ8s Zombie Ghost Walk | Oct 30

ACTIV8s are invited to a free Zombie

makeup session and ghost walk on

Thursday, Oct. 30. Meet at the Gallery

for zombie makeup and a tour of the

exhibition, “Regarding Death” by Mike

Binzer. Then at 8:30 pm the group will

take part in a guided ghost walk. The public

can meet the Zombies at the clock tower

at about 9:30 pm. Open to Grade 8

students only.

Pre-registration is a must: netreg.okotoks.ca

Course # 44002

Guided Tour of Field of Honour | Nov 11

Join Karen Peters of the Okotoks and

District Historical Society for a free guided

tour of the Field of Honour at the Okotoks

Cemetery. Please meet at cemetery at 2 pm.

STORIES OF OKOTOKSPermanent exhibit

This permanent exhibit explores Okotoks’

special landscape, compelling characters,

and bright future. Photos and artifacts

help bring to life the stories of the town’s

rich natural and cultural heritage, with

a focus on early immigration, domestic

life, education and commerce. Connect to

Okotoks’ history and discover some of the

fascinating people who have helped make

Okotoks the dynamic town it is today.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Nov 21- Dec 20 | Temporary Exhibit

Early immigrants to Okotoks brought a

variety of Christmas traditions with them

from their homeland. Many of these

holiday traditions have now become

standard in homes across North America.

This temporary museum exhibit celebrates

these Christmas traditions and the history

behind them.

On Exhibit

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Treasures from theMuseum Collection

TREASURES FROMTHE MUSEUM COLLECTION3D movies are all the rage in theatres today;

however, did you know Okotoks pioneers

were able to enjoy their own type of 3D

entertainment? One of the unique artifacts

in the museum’s collection is a wooden

hand-held stereoscope donated by the

Carr family. The stereoscope was invented

by Charles Wheatstone in 1838 to view

drawings in 3D. The stereoscope gained

popularity because of both the invention

of photography and praise from Queen

Victoria. In 1859 hand-held versions were

developed, bringing stereoscopes to the

masses as an educational tool and a form

of entertainment. The Okotoks museum

also has an extensive collection of stereo

cards for use in the stereoscope.

TREASURES FROMTHE ARCHIVAL COLLECTION Jim and Jack Creighton were two brothers

who served in the Boer War in South Africa.

They both wrote weekly letters home to

their mother Agnes Creighton who at the

time of the war was living in Manitoba.

In 1903 the Creightons moved to the

Okotoks area.

Jim and Jack’s letters from the Boer War

are part of the treasured collection at the

Okotoks Archives. These letters poignantly

describe the conditions under which the

brothers served: “We have had our first

dose of the whirr of the bullets and the

sight of men dropping in their tracks...

Here the Boers are within 50 yards of the

camp and not more than 200 yards from

our horse lines... Our dead were collected

by dinner time and buried in the afternoon.

It looked sad to see 19 strong fellows laid

out in a row.”

(Excerpt from a letter by Jack Creighton, June 2, 1900 from Grigualand West Cape Colony)


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FamilyPrograms

UPCYCLE an old globe into a bowl

or lamp

Upcycle artist Johanna Jackins has been

collecting old globes for this project. Each

registrant will receive ½ to work with

and can choose to create a bowl or bring

lamp parts to build a new lamp. You may

personalize it how you wish by bringing

old book pages, maps, or other suitable

papers for decoupaging the inside. All

other supplies are included in fee.

44367 $50 | Saturday, Nov 29 | 1 to 4 pm

ADVENTURES @OMA CLUBOMA | Attic | $10 registration fee

ADVENTURES@OMA programs are

taking a new direction this fall at the

museum! Families are invited to join us

for our ‘UPCYCLE SERIES’. Turning trash to

treasures, now a modern-day trend was

actually a way of life to early pioneers!

Online Registration: netreg.okotoks.ca

UPCYCLE old T-shirts into a tabletop

mat or case

Turn your old T-shirts and old clothes into

a new, small case or mat the Rug Hooking

way with Holly Kingdon. Supply list

available. A $24.00 supply fee paid to the

instructor includes items that allow you to

continue on your own afterwards.

44364 $40 | Saturday, Oct 25 | 10 am to 5 pm


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A Pioneer Christmas

How Christmas has changed! Let’s go back

in time to when presents were homemade

and children were excited to get a pocket

knife or knitting needles to make gifts for

their families.

43999 Friday, Nov 28 | 1:30 to 3 pm

Downtown Historic Driving Tour

– Adults & Seniors Groups

Bring your group in a van/bus and pick up

your Heritage Interpreter at the Okotoks

Museum and Archives for a downtown

guided tour that includes stories, old

photos and a drive-by of many historic

buildings. Learn about the baby wrapped

in long johns, the Gopher Stopping House,

the downtown arsonist and how he got

caught, the Cowboy Preacher and the little

church that became a feed mill. We even

have a ghost story or two! Program fee:

$75 + GST. TO BOOK: 403.938.8969 or email

[email protected]

TEA & TALK @ OMA $5 registration fee

SENIORS & ADULTS - Join museum staff one

Friday afternoon per month to step back

in time. Through old photos, newspaper

articles and artifacts, learn about early

Okotoks and hear anecdotal stories about

area pioneers.

Okotoks Heroes

We will share the stories of pioneers who

came to this area with a spirit of adventure

and an entrepreneurial eye to create a

new life and a community alongside the

Sheep River.

43997 Friday, Sep 19 | 1:30 to 3 pm

Halloween Pranks

From putting a cow in the school to

sending an outhouse by train to Blairmore

in the Crowsnest Pass, hear the stories of

Halloween hi-jinks in early Okotoks.

43998 Friday, Oct 31 | 1:30 to 3 pm


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• K to Grade 1 Okotoks, My Community

• Grade 2 *Okotoks: A Prairie Community Changes Over Time

• Grade 3 *Prairie Farm Family – Quality of Life, Early 1900s

• Grade 4 *Okotoks, the Journey

• Grade 4/5 Okotoks: The Land, Histories & Stories

• Grade 4/5 Okotoks Heroes

(*Available in French)

General Interest Heritage Programs for all

grades include:

• Heritage Walking Tour – a downtown walk

• Toys Over Time – make an old-fashioned toy to take home

• Life of a Pioneer Wife – before electricity and push-button appliances

• From Rivers to Rocks: Significant Landmarks in My Community

Most programs include a tour of the

museum and a scavenger hunt or other

hands-on activity. Programs vary each year

as components are altered to suit class

requirements.

Education Programs are curriculum based

and designed for various grade levels.

Most run 1.5 to 2 hours and are available

for all schools and home-school groups.

Fees are $75 per group (plus GST), maximum

25 students. A program/busing fee subsidy

may be available through the generous

support of FIRST CALGARY FINANCIAL.

Subsidies are available on a first-come,

first-serve basis. Contact the Education

Program Specialist for further information:

[email protected] Ask us to email you a

program booklet.

Museum Programs are based on the history

of Okotoks and area and connect to

curriculums in K to Grade 5 Social Studies,

English Language Arts, Fine Art and some

Science:

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BirthdayParties

Book a unique birthday experience! The

first hour is dedicated to the themed project

with a facilitator and the second hour is for

refreshments, gift opening, games, etc.

Parents are to supply refreshments and

activities for the second hour. All parties

are facilitated by an experienced artist/

teacher.

Fee: $175.00 + GST | Maximum number of

guests = 15

Princess and Farley the Frog Tea Party:

Young ladies come dressed in your best

for a traditional tea party. All you have

to do is kiss the frog to become a princess!

Hear our story about Farley Frog, have

‘tea’ in china cups, and create a tiara or

bracelet to complete your royal attire.

Ages 4 to 7

History of Toys: Learn about popular

toys and games and their history.

Did you know that the yo yo was the

first toy to go into outer space?

Program includes a museum tour and

making an old-fashioned toy to take

home. Ages 5 to 9

To book a birthday party, please call


ART AND HERITAGE BADGE PROGRAMS

are available for all age levels in the

Scout and Girl Guide programs. LEADERS

can email [email protected] for more

information or call the Education Program

Specialist, 403.938.8969


Alexander Dunn

Friday, Oct 3 | doors 7 pm, show 8 pm

Tickets $15 +GST in advance, $20 +GST at

the door (if available)

Canadian classical guitarist Alexander

Dunn is an examiner for the Royal

Conservatory Toronto and currently heads

one of Canada’s top guitar programs at

the University of Victoria and the Victoria

Conservatory of Music.

Vishtèn

Saturday, Oct 4 | doors 7 pm, show 8 pm



The Canadian trio has dazzled audiences

with their fiery blend of traditional French

songs and original instrumentals that fuse

Celtic and Acadian genres with a modern

sensibility of rock influence.

Altius Brass

Friday, Dec 5 | doors 7 pm, show 8 pm



Christmas Concert featuring Calgary’s

brass ensemble Altius Brass. This group

has teamed up with band students from

school districts in the Foothills area.

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The Truth About Christmas

Friday, Dec 12 | doors 7 pm, show 8 pm



At last we learn The Truth About Christmas.

Humourist Nils Ling brings his brand of

storytelling to the stage along with two

amazingly talented musicians from PEI,

fiddler Cynthia MacLeod and singer/

guitarist Gordon Belsher.

A Room Full of Sound

Saturday, Sep 13 | doors 7 pm, show 8 pm

Calum Graham, Scott Bairstow

and Cameron Daddo

Saturday, Nov 15 | doors 7 pm, show 8 pm

Lucas Chaisson and The Amos Garrett Jazz Trio



Calgary Philharmonic Duos

Sunday, Sep 14 & Sunday, Dec 7

doors 2 pm, show 3 pm

Tickets $15+GST in advance, $20+GST at

the door. Children under 12 $2 +GST

*Online ticket sales available atwww.okotoksculture.ca

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UpcomingPerformances

Produced in partnership with


RPAC Film Nights

Toonie Tuesdays | 7 pm

$2 Family Saturdays | 10:30 am

Join us at the RPAC for movie and popcorn!

Different themed movies every month.

Check our website www.okotoksculture.ca

to see which film is next!

BIRTHDAY PARTIES @ RPAC

Choose from our list of popular movies to

enjoy in our theatre setting. Popcorn is

included, with a great space downstairs to

serve cake after the movie. Book 3-4 weeks

in advance.

Fee: $175.00 + GST

To book a birthday party, please call


*Online ticket sales available at

www.okotoksculture.ca

Special Features

Sing-a-long and dress up films!

Have you ever been to a film musical and

had the uncontrollable urge to burst into

song? Now’s your chance to be a star!

Grease

Saturday, Sep 20 | 7 pm



Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a

T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt

cool enough to pull it off? Don those pink

jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your

inhibitions go! And remember, GREASE is

the word...

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Saturday, Nov 1 | 9 pm



Get ready, set ... let’s do the time warp

again!! Dress up, win prizes at the costume

parade and howl the night away! Props

packages available for $5.

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Act III

Three recently-retired ladies are having

trouble getting their husbands to adjust

to retirement. A conversation at the gym

develops into a pact to help each other. But

can their friendships survive the altered

dynamics that the pact creates?

Sheldon Casavant, magician

Saturday, Nov 8

Magic workshop | $5 +GST (max 50) | 2 pm

Show Adults $15 +GST

Children $10 +GST | 7 pm

Sheldon Casavant entertains around the

world with magic, intrigue and illusion.

He is a sought after magician and author of

“Morton the Magician and His Magnificent

Magic Show”.

*ACTIV8s are invited to the magic workshop

and performance for FREE. Online registration

is a MUST: netreg.okotoks.ca | Course# 44002

*Online ticket sales available atwww.okotoksculture.ca

Yuk Yuk’s

Friday, Sep 19 | doors 7 pm, show 8 pm

Kerry Unger with Kevin McGrath

Friday, Nov 28 | doors 7 pm, show 8 pm

Derek Sweet with Winston Spear

Tickets $15+GST in advance,

$20+GST at the door

Dewdney Players presents:

Black Comedy and Act Three

October 10, 11

October 16, 17, 18

October 23, 24, 25

Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30 pm

General Admission Tickets $20+GST

Senior/Student Tickets $15+GST

Black Comedy

Brindsley Miller, a young sculptor, and

his debutante fiancé Carol Melkett have

borrowed some expensive, antique

furniture from his neighbor Harold’s flat

without his permission in order to impress

an elderly millionaire art collector, and

Carol’s father. When the power fails, Harold

returns early, and Brindsley’s ex-mistress

Clea shows up unexpectedly, things slide

into disaster for him.

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Alberta Culture Days began in 2008 as

Alberta Arts Day, a one-day event to

recognize the value of Alberta’s arts

and cultural communities. Since then, it

has expanded into a vibrant, three-day,

province wide celebration that has helped

inspire the creation of Culture Days - a pan-

Canadian movement to raise the awareness,

accessibility, participation and engagement

of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life

of their communities.

Tuesday, September 23

Pubble People mural | RPAC | 6 pm to 9 pm

for the public

Mural Mosaic is a process that takes

individual paintings and places them in a

specific order to create one large painting.

The Pubble People mosaic mural project

is an interactive art activity that will bring

our schools and our community together to

create individual paintings representing the

diversity and creativity of each individual.

The final project will be permanently

mounted at the Okotoks Recreation centre.

Wednesday, September 24

Pubble People mural | RPAC | 6 pm to 9 pm

for the public

Thursday, September 25

Pubble People mural | 1 pm to 4 pm for

seniors at the Okotoks Seniors Centre

Friday, September 26

Okotoks TalentFest Auditions/Rehearsals

RPAC | 7 pm

For two nights we will bring back our

second annual TalentFest, an open-mic

talent competition for local performers.

Check out our website to enter yourself in

the TalentFest!

Saturday, September 27

Pubble People unveiling

Okotoks Recreation Centre | 10 am

Public is welcome, free coffee and doughnuts!

HarvestFest | Ethel Tucker Centennial Park

11 am to 4 pm

Bring the whole family out for a community

celebration of autumn!

Okotoks TalentFest Finale | RPAC | 7 pm

Come check out the finalists and see who

will win this year!

Sunday, September 28

Love Letters by Dewdney Players theatre

group | RPAC | 7 pm

A play by A. R. Gurney that was a finalist for

the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.


OKOTOKS ART GALLERY AT THE STATION53 North Railway Street | Okotoks, AB

Fall Hours(September long weekend to May long weekend)Tuesday to Saturday | 10 am to 5 pmClosed Sundays, Mondays and holidays

ContactP: 403.938.3204E: [email protected]

OKOTOKS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVESAT HERITAGE HOUSE49 North Railway Street | Okotoks, AB

Fall Hours(September long weekend to May long weekend)Tuesday to Saturday | 10 am to 5 pmClosed Sundays, Mondays and holidays


ROTARY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE3 Elma Street East | Okotoks, AB

The Rotary Performing Arts Centreis available for performance and meeting rentals.


For more information about the Town of Okotoks

Cultural and Historical Services, please visit our

website at: www.okotoksculture.ca

Our mailing address is:

PO Box 20, Station Main,

Okotoks, AB T1S 1K1

A publication of

Town of Okotoks Culture Program Guide Fall 2014

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