Artsbridge Spring/Summer 2015

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A publication of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC)

advancing the arts in Lethbridge

MANY VOICES ARE BETTER THAN ONE

PROMOTING THE ARTS

TO THE COMMUNITY WORKING TO IMPROVE ARTS FACILITIES IN LETHBRIDGEPROVIDING

COL LABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES

FOR ARTISTS

Organizations, individuals and businesses can support the arts in Lethbridge with an AAC membership!

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Presentation of annual reports • Appointment of auditorsPresentation of Bylaw revisions • Election of Directors

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This issue of ArtsBridge is focused on emerging artists - the opportunities available to them in Lethbridge, the contributions they make to our community, and hopefully, the successes we will continue to celebrate with them well into the future.

A recent conversation with fellow staff members revolved around how the arts scene in Lethbridge has changed. Many informal or loosely-based arts groups and events are no longer. People have moved onto other work, relocated or started pursuing their own projects. This seems to be part of a normal cycle in a community. What is important is that these groups and events, however temporary, exist. The connections made and the knowledge shared has an important impact on an artist’s career. Nowhere is this more important than in fostering the emergence and growth of new artists. We now have a new generation of young emerging artists who are contributing to, or are on the cusp of contributing to, our community. This is exciting and critical to the health of the arts in Lethbridge!

Investing in our youth and young artists is key if we are going to keep these artists in Lethbridge rather than having them move to larger centers. We need to provide them with the tools they require to be created, including: facilities, mentors and resources.

Since 1985, The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra has provided an amazing opportunity to emerging artists through the LSO Young Artist Competition (pg 6). This competition allows provides an opportunity for young musicians to perform as guest artists with a professional orchestra; an experience which is sure to inspire them to continue in their development as artists.

The Allied Arts Council (AAC) also provides opportunities for young artists. We are honoured to administer a scholarship on behalf of the Jolliffe family that supports young people who are involved in post-secondary theatre/tv design and management programs. This year, the AAC will be rolling out two new opportunities as part of our strategic goal to engage youth in the arts. Soar, an emerging

artist’s festival, is scheduled for June 2015 (pg 16) and will provide young artists with opportunities to present their work as well as opportunities for professional development. The Allied Arts Council Young Artist Award (pg 8) has been established by the AAC to recognize the creative work and community contributions of young professional artists in Lethbridge.

We’ve already seen many successful projects arise because of the energy and dedication of young artists. One such example is the Love and Records music festival put on each September by a dedicated team of young artists associated with CKXU Community Radio out of the University of Lethbridge. The festival will be celebrating its fifth anniversary this year and we were pleased to talk to one of the organizers, Curtis Goodman, on the success of the festival (pg 9). Another successful example of emerging artists is TheatreXtra, the University of Lethbridge’s production program. This important program provides participants with practical skills that they can carry into their professional lives. The producers of TheatreXtra, two young theatre artists working in our community, offer their perspective on the program as well as information on the young emerging artists involved in the 2014/2105 season (pg 14).

An important resource for emerging artists in Lethbridge is Casa. May 2015 will mark the second anniversary of the opening this important arts facility and we have provided an editorial on the building as well as share the story of one of the many emerging artists working in the Casa studios (pg 3).

We hope you enjoy reading about the young artists in Lethbridge and encourage you to work with us to support these important members of our community.

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5PublisherAllied Arts Council of Lethbridge318 . 7 Street SouthLethbridge, AB T1J 2G2T: 403.320.0555 F: [email protected]

Publication date March 2015Administration

Suzanne LintExecutive Director

Dawn LeiteAssistant to E.D.

Jana MacKenzieFinance

Ashley MarkusCommunications

Muffy McKayProjects

Programming

Claire Hatton- Facility

Darcy Logan- Gallery

Diana Zasadny- Education

Board of Directors

PRESIDENTKris Hodgson

VICE PRESIDENTDione Overes

SECRETARYGreg Norman

TREASURERKristen Hood

DIRECTORSJennifer BabitsAmanda BergRon BrownMichelle CôtéLouise DrysdaleTweela HoutekamerKarla Mather-CocksMary Anne McTroweBrian QuinnDon ReevesJenn Schmidt-Rempel

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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

ambiguous way there

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between visual artists

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gWhat does it mean to be an artist? To be in ‘the Arts’? It’s a complex question to ask an adult. But if you asked a child if she were an artist, a singer or a dancer the answer would likely be something like, ‘Yes! I draw pictures. I sing songs. And I can spin really fast!’

Looking back on my own childhood, I recall the intuitive simplicity of creating things that were beautiful to me. I mashed keys on the piano, wrote and illustrated short stories in Hilroy notebooks and pressed flowers between the pages of books. I had no idea that for every painting, play-dough sculpture and pajama-party-choreographed dance routine I created, I was developing set of skills that would serve me throughout my life.

As an adult, I’ve learned the importance of mindfulness, emotional intelligence and self-awareness—and how these things play a part in stress reduction. I didn’t make the connection at the time, of course, but I was learning these essential skills as I experienced the arts as a child. When I sketched or wrote a poem, I was able to focus and make sense of what I was feeling. Creating crafts (everything from wooden Kleenex-box covers to beaded bandanas) in Brownies and Girl Guides allowed me to build strategic thinking and fine motor skills. Looking back, I can see that it was about much more than creating a finished product I could gift to a friend or family member. It was the process—the doing—that was important.

Fine Arts are celebrated by many in Lethbridge and are a valuable part of the education curriculum in Alberta. Research has shown that art, drama and music instruction are every bit as valuable as an academic education, revealing that children who study the arts demonstrate stronger overall academic performance. This is not surprising to me, as the arts give way to a place where learning can come together in a meaningful way and provide unique channels of communication and expression. As for the ‘doing’ of the arts, it’s about much more than appreciating a piece of finished artwork or enjoying a choir performance. The very creation of the work (the process) can be transformative to someone engaged in that process. It encourages the development of an incredibly valuable and diverse set of skills. It reinforces and reframes knowledge gained elsewhere. It creates a sense of purpose and belonging. Fortunately, the positive effects experienced by taking part in the process of art aren’t dependent on the mastery of a particular art form. They’re found in the activity of creation and in the concepts being taught.

As a visual artist today, I look back at every opportunity I had to create and express myself as a child with deep gratitude. I’m thankful for every paintbrush, recorder and costume purchased by my family, schools and community. These experiences have impacted my personal and professional journey in so many ways: appreciating diversity, communicating complex feelings and ideas, organizational and analytical thinking, collaboration, following instruction, receiving constructive feedback, coping with trauma, memory, risk-taking and self-esteem. The arts have been essential to my history. Through creating or appreciating the work of others, the arts continue to educate and nourish me as an adult. My hope is that youth continue to enjoy opportunities to create art in our community and experience the growth that unfolds with the process.

Document published in 2009 by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) in collaboration with the Arts

Education Partnership (AEP). Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement, via Canada Council for the Arts

(online) at http://canadacouncil.ca/council/resources/arts-promotion/arts-promo-kit/part2.

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Art grows skillful adultsBy Michelle Côté, AAC Board Member

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COMMUNITY ARTS SUPPORTING ALLLethbridge’s new community arts center, Casa, will be celebrating its second anniversary this May. And

unfortunately, we continue to receive negative comments. We receive the criticism that building Casa

was a “waste of money” for the City of Lethbridge and taxpayers. Preposterous and inaccurate numbers

are often thrown out when people talk about the cost of building. The total construction cost of Casa

was just over 20 million dollars. Of that amount, the City of Lethbridge contributed only $200 000, with

the rest of the funds being provided from provincial and federal grant programs. Grants that most likely

would have gone towards the cost of constructing a facility in another City if not used in Lethbridge.

Staff members are still being contacted by individuals remarking that the building is “under-utilized”, that the

“parking lot is empty” or that there is “nothing going on”. What many people don’t realize is that the building is

buzzing with activity that may not be visible from reception area or by peering in from the outside. Behind the

doors of the classrooms there is always something happening: kilns are being fired, musicians are rehearsing,

tapestries are being woven.

Casa has approximately 100,000 visits per year. People of all ages and abilities have learned how to

create everything from paintings to pottery; stained glass to weaving. Casa has hosted music, theatre and

dance performances, film screenings, lectures and workshops, art and craft sales, fundraisers, corporate

meetings, weddings, family celebrations and the 2014 Moonlight Run. The gallery has shown the work of

hundreds of local and regional artists and the University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music has offered

music education programs to approximately 1100 students per week. In a nutshell, Casa has provided a

gathering place for the community and opportunities for the citizens of Lethbridge and area to enrich the

quality of their lives through the arts.

We cannot deny the enrichment that music, dance, theatre and art provide in our lives. So much of what our

culture values has its roots in the arts. Since the beginning of time artists – storytellers and writers, musicians

and painters have shared the human story, past and present. Artists entertain us and

provide a distraction to our day to day lives. Think of TV programs such as

American and Canadian Idol, Dancing with the Stars, The Voice, or

America’s Got Talent. These programs appeal to a large

audience of viewers who may not realize that

these are all art forms. Many of the people

in these shows were educated

in the arts, possibly at a

INVESTING IN OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE THE ARTS AND IN ARTS

EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, IS A NOT WASTE OF

MONEY. AN INVESTMENT IN THE ARTS IS AN INVESTMENT IN OUR FUTURE.

AB: Tell us a little

bit about your

artistic/educational

background?

GP: I am a sculptor from Saskatchewan

and I work primarily in ceramics.

I have my Bachelor of Fine Arts

from ACAD in Calgary, and

it was there that I decided

to focus on ceramics as a

material. After traveling

a bit after school, I went to

Concordia University in Montreal,

where I completed a Bachelor of

Psychology. The plan at the time was

to continue into Art Therapy in grad school.

I taught ceramics classes in Montreal and have been teaching

here in Lethbridge as well. I have since decided to continue in

a grad program in Fine Arts and I have just applied for entry

for this fall.

PROFILE: Casa Artists in the Community

Giselle Peters, Sculptor

Local clay artist Giselle Peters is a good example of

someone that has benefited from the building of

Casa and has also contributed to our community.

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community arts centre similar to Casa. Artists are creative and critical thinkers and problem solvers. Numerous

studies have been completed that indicated that involvement in the arts enhances student performance.

Investing in opportunities to experience the arts and in arts education, especially for children and youth, is a not

waste of money. An investment in the arts is an investment in our future.

Building Casa was also an investment in the future of our youth and the community. We hope that all

members of the community will make an effort to visit Casa and experience what the facility has to offer.

The staff at Casa are happy to provide a tour of the building for those that may not be aware of what goes

on at Casa and we welcome any and all that are curious to take a look.

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AB: How have you made use of the

facilities/Studio access pass program

at Casa?

GP: Initially, when I first arrived in Lethbridge, I made use

of the clay studio at the Bowman Arts Centre. I was

told about the plans for Casa and a big part of

my decision to stay here was to use the studios

at Casa to make work that I could include in a

portfolio to apply to grad school. I have been

using the studios at Casa to put together my

portfolio and narrow down what I would like

to focus on during a grad program. It has given

me the opportunity to try out some ideas and experiment with some different

processes. In my sculptural work, I have been experimenting with making the

human skeleton out of clay and using these pieces as building blocks to create other

creatures. I have also been creating functional pottery to refine my technical skills

and surface treatment.

AB: How have the facilities at Casa helped your artistic practice?

GP: Casa has really been supportive for my artistic practice. It can be difficult as a ceramic

artist to find facilities and at Casa, I have had access to a well equipped ceramics

facility at a really affordable price. I have had sales opportunities at Casa through

the showcase windows and through their Christmas and Spring

sales so I have been able to make extra income through my

art. And Casa has given me teaching experience

with different age groups and abilities. It has

also provided a very supportive group of other

artists and creative people to bounce ideas

around and get feedback on my work.

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“CASA HAS GIVEN ME TEACHING EXPERIENCE WITH DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS

AND ABILITIES. IT HAS ALSO PROVIDED A VERY SUPPORTIVE GROUP OF OTHER

ARTISTS AND CREATIVE PEOPLE TO BOUNCE IDEAS AROUND AND GET FEEDBACK

ON MY WORK.”

In 1985, the Lethbridge Symphony established the biennial

Young Artist Competition to provide the province’s finest

aspiring professional musicians with an opportunity to

perform as a soloist with a full symphonic orchestra. The

program began with support from the Helen Johnson

Memorial Fund, an endowment established in memory of a

longtime symphony subscriber and supporter.

The LSO Young Artist Competition provides the opportunity

for young artists to compete with their peers, with the ultimate

opportunity to perform with the Lethbridge Symphony.

The award helps establish linkages for future participation

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Young Artist CompetitionBy David Shefsiek, Executive Director, Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra

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opportunities for youth with the LSO. “Performing as a soloist with a symphony orchestra is

a rite of passage into the professional world. It is a magical moment for audiences when they

see and hear a young artist rising to the joyous responsibility of this starring role,” notes LSO

Music Director Glenn Klassen.

On alternate years, musicians currently enrolled in advanced study through an accredited

school, conservatory or post secondary institution may apply for just such an opportunity.

With their application, they are asked to submit recorded performances and indicate the

work that they intend to play with the orchestra. An independent panel is asked to select

the finalists, usually four to six players. These musicians are then invited to perform from the

selected concerto with piano accompaniment in a live competition with an entirely different

panel of esteemed artists. The winner is selected, and along with a cash award, receives the

opportunity to perform with the LSO during the upcoming season. This season, the finals,

which are open to the public, will be held on Sunday, April 19 at 3pm in the newly refurbished

University of Lethbridge Recital Hall.

Concert pianist and educator Glen Montgomery has seen the impact of this competition

firsthand. “Throughout the past few decades the LSO Young Artist Competition has been a

keystone for the development of many excellent musicians. The opportunity of catapulting

one’s dreams into the experience of playing with a symphony orchestra has been significant

and inspiring for numerous young musicians.”

Each of the following got their first big break through this event: Mayron Tsong (’87);

Magdalena von Eccher (’03); Graeme Roset (‘05); and Matthew Blackburn (’09), to name just a

few of the pianists to win this award. “The abstract idea of a musical career became a concrete

one for these individuals playing with the orchestra, working with an excellent conductor and

performing in a legitimate concert series for an enthusiastic and supportive audience” notes

Montgomery.

Magdalena von Eccher, who went on to receive a graduate degree from the University of British

Columbia, has performed with the Festival of the Sound and is a leading piano instructor in

Southern Alberta adds, “Performing with the LSO was an opportunity I have appreciated

immensely. It was important in my development as a pianist and musician, contributing

to my ability to translate my love of music from a very personal experience to one that I

could effectively share and communicate with an audience. Learning how to engage and

interconnect with audiences as well as other musicians was invaluable and key to my decision

to pursue a professional career as a pianist.”

While pianists are often strong competitors, it is not only keyboard artists who go on to take

the prize. Aaron Au (‘95) is now a member of the Edmonton Symphony’s First Violin section.

Mezzo-soprano Emma Parkinson (‘07) completed the prestigious Atelier Lyrique of L’Opéra

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de Montréal and has performed with

orchestras and opera companies in France,

Germany, the Czech Republic and China.

Other recent winners include Marlie Grant

(‘01), french horn; Matt Groenheide (‘11),

percussion; and Eleanor Yu (‘13), violin.

The Young Artist Competition receives

additional major support from Mark and Bev

Bellamy, who strongly believe that the LSO

Young Artist Competition showcases and

celebrates excellence in individual music

performance. “Our interest and passion

for supporting this event has grown from

observing our own children’s experiences.

The personal satisfaction and professional

development opportunities they received

from learning about the dedication and hard

work that that goes into live performance is

very valuable. Our vision for the LSO Young

Artist Competition is for it to grow in scope,

support, participation and reputation

to become a leading competition for

individual youth music performance in

Western Canada.”

For more information on the competition,

visit the Lethbridge Symphony at

www.lethbridgesymphony.org

The opportunity of catapulting oneʼs dreams into the experience of playing with a symphony orchestra has been significant and inspiring for numerous young musicians.

SeizeThe personal satisfaction and professional development opportunities they received from learning about the dedication and hard work that that goes into live performance is very valuable.

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Ray JolliffeMemorial ScholarshipThe Ray Jolliffe Memorial Scholarship was established by the Jolliffe

Family in 2008 to recognize the contribution of Mr. Ray Jolliffe in the

field of theatre production in the Community of Lethbridge. Ray

Jolliffe was an active member of the Lethbridge Theatre community

for more than 40 years and his work backstage was instrumental

in bringing untold productions to life. Ray was willing and able to

handle many aspects of creating the magic of theatre. His work was a

wonderful example of how the commitment of working behind the

scenes is as rewarding as being on stage. The Ray Jolliffe Scholarship

is a legacy of Mr. Jolliffe ’s contributions to the arts.

The scholarship provides financial support to a student pursuing study in the field of “Theatre Production Design and Management” and/ or “Television Production and Design” at a recognized Canadian post secondary educational institution.

Application for the scholarship is open to Canadian students who were born, raised or are presently residing in the geographic area from the County of Warner, west to the British Columbian border and Vulcan County south to the United States border.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS MARCH 31, 2015: For more information or to apply, visit the Awards & Scholarships section of the AAC website: www.artslethbridge.org/aac-initiatives

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For more information or to apply, visit the Awards & Scholarships section of the AAC website: www.artslethbridge.org/aac-initiatives

The Allied Arts Council Young Artist Award is a new award established to recognize up and coming Lethbridge-based artists. The award brings recognition to outstanding artists in the early phases of their career.

The award has a value of $1000 and is intended to support and encourage artistic work. The award was established by the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge and the inaugural award will be presented at the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts on Thursday, September 17, 2015.

We welcome young artists aged 18-35 based in the Lethbridge area who have a passion for, and are deeply involved in the Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Cinematic Arts, Literary Arts, Architecture and Design to apply. The deadline for complete applications is 5:00 pm on June 15, 2015. Individuals may self-nominate or be nominated by peers, mentors or colleagues.

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A Labour of LoveLOVE & RECORDS:

AS LOVE & RECORDS APPROACHES THE FIVE YEAR MARK, WE WERE CURIOUS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS POPULAR

FESTIVAL, WHICH HAS SKYROCKETED OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. WE SPOKE WITH CURTIS GOODMAN, ONE OF

THE FOUNDERS AND EVENT MANAGER OF LOVE & RECORDS, ABOUT THE DEDICATED TEAM OF YOUNG ARTISTS AND

ORGANIZERS WHO GOT THE FESTIVAL STARTED AND HAVE KEPT IT SUSTAINABLE SINCE 2011.

AM: HOW DID THE FESTIVAL START?

CG: In 2011 we were brainstorming ways to stage a fundraiser for the CKXU Community Radio station (broadcasting out of the

University of Lethbridge)– Evan Van Reekum (of Fist City) was our Fundraising Committee Chairperson, Aaron Trozzo (of Lustre

Creame) was/is our Executive Director/Station Manager, and I was then president of the Board of Directors – by July we had not

held any major fundraisers and we turned the pressure on to come up with something that would raise some money as well as

increase the station’s profile. Evan, who is an avid record collector, suggested the idea of a record fair as similar events were being

staged in Edmonton and Calgary. CKXU had a tonne of old records that had been stored in boxes for years and because of a

shortage of space at the station headquarters, we believed that we may never have the shelf space for some of those records. So

we decided to get them back in rotation by inviting a bunch of record collectors, bands, vendors, and the general public for an

outdoor show at Galt Gardens. We planned the first show in a matter of a couple of months, making it up as we went along, and

invited everyone we knew. On September 17, 2011 everything went off without a hitch and over 500 people showed up for the

first ever Love & Records! I remember the day vividly – there was an energy among the crowd that made it necessary to try again.

Since the beginning, Aaron Trozzo, Station Manager/Executive Director, was really supportive of the initiative and agreed that

all funds raised by the festival would be reinvested into the festival for the foreseeable future. This commitment to growing the

festival by maintaining its financial base was essential as it allowed us to draw from a bigger pool of saved money every year. We

agreed that we would re-evaluate where we were at after year 5 and make decisions from there on the future of the festival.

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AM: HOW HAS THE FESTIVAL HAS GROWN OVER THE YEARS?

CG: After all the excitement of the first Love & Records had passed and all the pennies counted, we found we

actually turned a profit! In fact, it was one of the largest one-day fundraisers CKXU had ever held! It made

sense to reinvest the profits and try to make the festival bigger and better for next year. So I started to

work on a business plan, write grant applications, seek out sponsorship and encourage CKXU members

to get involved with the planning and execution of Love & Records 2012. Once we had Downtown

Lethbridge on our side, we were able to leverage their support to attract more external sponsors and

grants. Shortly after, we had the support of the Heart of Our City Grant Committee, Andrew Hilton Wine

& Spirits and Big Rock Brewery. In all reality, the early supporters provided just enough for us to get

going – this seed money took enough pressure off the committee to find money and really focus on

building the festival experience. The second year of the event was all about us proving we could do

it again, but better. The third year of the event was about showing the community just how well we

could hold a festival. It was the third year where people really started to take notice of what we were

doing – that third attempt hit every note, from the vendors who travelled from as far as Langley, BC, to

the Juno-nominated Five Alarm Funk who got the entire crowd dancing! After the third year there was

a real shift within the organization where a lot of people “bought in” and wanted to be involved in the

planning process early on. We went from a three-person organizing crew in the first year to a 20-person

organizing crew in the third year. We went from raising $2,500 in the first year to raising over $30,000

in the third year! We also grew from one stage in Galt Gardens to multiple live-music venues in the

downtown core – allowing us to reach more people and present more genres of music.

It was as we were planning for the fourth year that things started to click for us. We had a foundational-

document (the business plan that guided our strategic approach to holding the festival), we had

amazing sponsors who continued to stand by our side, we had interest from vendors from across

Western Canada, and we had increased interest from bands from across Canada (we were receiving

about one submission per week from interested musicians). We started to recognize the tremendous

opportunities available for our humble campus-community radio station. We applied for Alberta Culture

Community Initiatives Project (CIP) funding and received support. We applied for Alberta Foundation

for the Arts (AFA) funding and received support. We applied to the Community Radio Fund of Canada

(CRFC) and received the maximum support available. We had the support of six partner stations from

coast-to-coast who had agreed to simulcast all or parts of the mainstage Love & Records performances.

Going into the fourth year of the Festival we had over $60,000 to cover expenditures for everything from

holding the festival to producing a limited edition nationally-released (in February 2015) compilation LP

of the mainstage performances.

AM: TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT THE PEOPLE BEHIND LOVE & RECORDS.

CG: In the same way that CKXU is made up of members of the community and university, so too is Love &

Records. We have grown from a small group of people wanting to hold an outdoor concert in Downtown

Lethbridge to a relatively large group of people wanting to create magic in the Downtown core! The

organizing meetings have between 20 and 30 people show up for each and every meeting starting in

January. The real diehards start meeting immediately after L&R winds down in September.

L&R is definitely a youth-driven festival – (almost) everyone on the team is under the age of 40 and are

certainly youthful in nature – although many are students on the committee there are just as many

community members who have a family and a “real job”. This makes a big difference because the

members of the organizing committee know the importance for youth of having quality entertainment

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come through Lethbridge as well as having a relatively large street festival that is accessible. Often times

similar-type festivals become corporate, with Mega-Brand-X as the sponsor and a $200 ticket attached

to attending to see the next mega-band. Our “youthful ideals” have mandated that the L&R Mainstage

will always be free and that we will not sell out just to bring in a “big name” act. We would rather focus

our attention on bringing in quality entertainment (that you may not yet be aware of ) that is sure

to connect with our attendees and ensuring that we have a family-friendly environment that offers

something new and fresh every year. These ideals also have ensured that the festival is giving back to

the community (not just in hosting a free family event) by donating a portion of the cash raffle proceeds

to a different local non-profit organization (NPO) every year – we donated $1,000 to the Lethbridge Girls

Rock Camp in 2013 and $750 to the Last Chance Cat Ranch in 2014. We are now seeking another local

NPO to benefit from 2015’s cash raffle.

AM: WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YEAR FIVE?

CG: As we plan for year five, we are in the best position we possibly could be! We are an established festival,

with four successful years to our credit, and we have an eager crew who knows what needs to be done

and by when. Going into year 5 we hope to double festival expenditures, produce another nationally-

released limited edition LP, and bring on more partner stations across Canada to simulcast the main

stage performances. And we will finally sell our own record at our record fair! Love & Records 2014 Live

Compilation LP will be released in April 2015, distributed nationally and will be available in select record

stores in Western Canada. We are in the final stages of taking main stage performances from last year

and combining them with interviews from the day of and producing episodes for national syndication

for Love & Records Radio (stay tuned for release details!)

Shortly after Love & Records 2014, the festival was nominated (and won) the Festival/Event of the

Year by Chinook Country Tourism’s Southwest Service Awards. This year, Love & Records will run

Saturday, September 12 in Galt Gardens and Downtown Lethbridge.

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Teens face conflicting pressure every day making it very difficult for them to understand

themselves and their place in the world. “The teenage years are at a developmental period

where their bodies and brains are screaming at them to be individuals and forge a unique

path which is at odds with varying competencies and a very definite need for support

and care,” says child psychologist, Sean Larsen. Pop culture and other media flood society

and contribute to the confusion. How is any young person supposed to find their own

identity?

Search for and find a passion that you can express in your own way. Zachary Levi defined

the word “nerd” as a person whose unbridled passion for something defines who they

are without fear of other people’s judgement. This is not a passive process. You cannot

let others dictate it, you must constantly earn it. Vi Hart says, “your greatest creation is

yourself. Like any great work of art, creating a great self means putting in hard work, every

day, for years.

One of the key ways to express your passion is called art journaling. Expression can be

very difficult for teens. Giving them an opportunity to communicate with no rules or

regulations can be a gateway past the barriers and allows them the freedom they need. If

words alone can’t express opinions, then use art. If the art is too abstract to convey an idea,

explain it with words. Together on the same page words and art can create a dreamlike

partnership that will reveal a personal story on multiple levels.

Neil Gaiman says, “When things get tough, this is what you should do: Make good art. I’m

serious. If someone thinks what you’re doing is stupid or evil or it’s all been done before

— make good art. Make it on the bad days; make it on the good days, too. Do what only

you can do best: Make good art.”

Grant yourself the right to interpret your world and make it your own. Take possession of

the stimulus around you and channel it into a power that you control. Through various

techniques and multi-media collage turn your art journal into a method of self-discovery

and interpretation of your world. Joss Whedon says, “because you are establishing your

identities and your beliefs, you need to argue yourself down [or] somebody else will.

Somebody’s going to come at you, and whatever your belief, your idea, your ambition,

somebody’s going to question it. And unless you have it first, you won’t be able to answer

back, you won’t be able to hold your ground.”

Throw traditional norms and views away. You cannot get your own art journal wrong. Neil

Gaiman says, “If you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new

things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re

doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re doing something.”

You cannot get a bad grade. This art is for you. Even if you never share it, you are still

collecting your thoughts, improving communication skills and enhancing your self-

awareness. You might discover new things about yourself that will enable you to progress

through life on a higher plane of existence.

Halli Lilburn has taught at various schools and conferences for children and adults. Halli is also a published author of several short stories, articles and novels.

ART JOURNALING PROMPTS TO TRY:

Favourites

Everyone should be aware of what they enjoy and

why. Prepare yourself with resolute answers to these

questions.

Heroes

The talents of others reflect the potential within.

What you strive for you can become.

Ethics and Morals

What do you truly believe in?

Social Issues

Our actions can contribute to social change just as

our inactions can lead to injustice.

Fantasies

Legal or scientific laws, monetary desires, myth and

legend are all aspects of what restrict us or support

us. Think big. Remove the controls and see what

happens.

METHODS TO USE:

Surface treatment

Material and application of them can create the most

wonderful textures. From stamps to stencils, knives

to sponges, filling in the background is as intricate as

the focal point.

Multi-Media

Like a giant mash-up, it’s time to try your hand at

new media. Ink, oils, gels and wax can be applied

with brushes, trowels, fingers or rags. Collage can be

any format, any composition, and any opportunity.

Found Objects

Piecing together mementos, paraphernalia, and

embellishments gives your art historical significance.

The object itself multiplies in meaning when pre-

sented as art rather than scrap.

Text

Some stories can be told in a short phrase, a quote or

even one word. Some text can be illegible to repre-

sent the artist’s confusion or indifference. Everything

has meaning.

Application

Exploring different techniques can add vivid mes-

sages. Splatters, drops, stamps, scribbles all bring

value to the life of our work.

By Halli Lilburn

YOUR GREATEST CREATION IS YOURSELF. LIKE ANY GREAT WORK OF ART, CREATING A GREAT SELF MEANS PUTTING IN HARD WORK, EVERY DAY, FOR YEARS.

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TheatreXtra is a student-centric theatre production program at the University of

Lethbridge - students put almost the entire show together. It’s a big process that

not a lot of people outside of the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts know

about, but it’s a really exciting opportunity for students at the University.

Perhaps a student is interested in putting on a play that they love, a play that they wrote,

or maybe they just want to create something without a script. Maybe they don’t care

what the play is, they just want to design something, direct something, act in something,

or help create something. TheatreXtra is the place for those students! We encourage

every student interested in being involved in theatre to propose their ideas to us. It is

then our responsibility as the artistic producers to select a season of shows based on

artistic merit and help our peers produce them.

It’s a fun process choosing a season; when Cameron reads a proposal, he reads it with

his actor/director hat on, and when Baz reads a proposal she reads it with her stage

manager/playwright hat on. We both bring different thoughts and ideas to the table,

so when we talk with potential candidates about their proposals, there is such a diverse

range of ideas and questions it makes the process really involved and exciting. A lot of

students who propose are just excited about an idea they have, and we get to help them

craft that idea into a tangible and workable piece of theatre. Often the students who

apply don’t understand all the work that goes into a piece. Performance isn’t the only

focus; there are a lot of technical components and financial limitations that students

need to work with. In addition to teaching skills and gaining experience, we are helping

prepare a team of artists to develop a piece of theatre that they can produce again

outside of the University.

When you sit in the theatre, waiting for a show to start, there’s a

good chance you take a few minutes to look through the program

the ushers gave you. While there’s bound to be someone you know,

it’s more than likely there are quite a few people in those programs

that you don’t know. Baz Skinner and Cameron Lomon, the Artistic

Producers of TheatreXtra, want to introduce you to the people

behind those names, specifically, the student artists.

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From Left to Right: Zoe Capaldi, Shyla Bruvall, Nick Bohle, Braedan Pettigrew, Brandon Eyck and Mary Chisholm in “Inhabited”.

Photo credit: Erinn Watson

Brianna Diodati (left) and Wade Galbraith (right)

in “Endgame”.

Photo credit: Caroline Weigum

This season of shows display such a huge spectrum of diverse artistic

ideas. The first show that TheatreXtra produced in the 2014-2015

season was a creation piece called “Inhabited”. It was proposed to us

by fourth-year Drama major, Erinn Watson who then created a 45-

minute piece of theatre with her performers about the trans-figurative

nature of life. It wasn’t performed in a conventional theatre space, but

rather in the Dr. James Foster Penny Building Gallery in downtown

Lethbridge. Our second show was one of Samuel Beckett’s famed

scripts, “Endgame”, proposed by Ben Waudby, a set and lighting design

student, who wanted to tackle the strict rules Samuel Beckett applies

to his work. It is an absurdist play that carries the audience on a funny

but arguably aggravating journey.

Ben Goodwin submitted a proposal last semester that was filled with

passion and excitement. He wanted our help to workshop a piece of

his own creation called “Jizz Sock”. With Jenna Schwartz at his side to

direct his creation, and with the support of drama faculty member Jay

Whitehead, they created a hilarious workshop performance that sold

out the theatre at Club Didi.

The last two shows rounding out the 2014-2015 Season were both

new plays by University of Lethbridge student playwrights, Czarina

Zoleta and Greg MacArthur. Zoleta’s very first production “In Another

Life” was also the winner of the 2014 Play Right Prize and ran January

22 – 24, 2015. MFA candidate, Greg MacArthur presented his creation,

“The City” from February 26 – 28, 2015, as part of his pre-thesis project

in the Master of Fine Arts program.

We hope the next time you open a TheatreXtra program, you

remember that almost all of the actors, directors, designers and crew

are emerging artists. No one is getting paid for their hard work, they

are simply putting together a piece out of pure passion and love for

theatre.

A lot of students who propose are just excited about an idea they have, and we get to help them craft that idea into a tangible and workable piece of theatre.

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An exciting new festival is on the way for young and emerging artists! Soar Emerging Artist Festival takes place

from June 3 - 7, 2015 and is a 5 day, multidisciplinary arts festival of new work and professional development

opportunities by and for emerging artists. Held in conjunction with the Lieutenant Governor Distinguished Artist

Awards, the inaugural year will see theatre, dance, media art, music, visual art, photography, filmmaking and more.

Soar encourages emerging artists to explore interdisciplinary work, multi-media, and new technologies.

Built in 2 parts, Soar will feature 3 nights of cabaret style showcases and host a series of speakers, panel discussions

and professional development workshops. From Wednesday June 3 to Friday June 5, emerging artists will be given

the opportunity to produce and present their work at Casa and audiences will enjoy a program each night of dance,

theatre, film, visual art, music, spoken word, performance art, or a combination of any and all of the above.

The symposium component of the festival, held on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 will consist of workshops,

panel discussions and artist talks all with the aim of providing guidance and practical skills to young artists. Young

artists can hone their skills or learn new ones, participate in professional development workshops taking notes from

a panel of experts in several disciplines.

Soar will provide participants and audiences with an experience unlike any other offered in Lethbridge. As a

showcase, celebration and collaborative opportunity, artists will have the space and support to workshop, create

and develop work, and begin the transition to their professional artistic careers. Audiences and participants will

have an unprecedented opportunity to see this artistic process in action.

emerging artist festival

June 3 - 7, 2015www.soarfestival.ca

For more information on participating in or attending Soar, visit the festival online at soarfestival.ca

S o a r e n c o u r a g e s e m e r g i n g a r t i s t s t o e x p l o r e i n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y w o r k , m u l t i - m e d i a , a n d n e w t e c h n o l o g i e s

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S o a r e n c o u r a g e s e m e r g i n g a r t i s t s t o e x p l o r e i n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y w o r k , m u l t i - m e d i a , a n d n e w t e c h n o l o g i e s

VISUAL ESSAY:

Later this year, the City of Lethbridge will welcome a new

work of Public Art at Lethbridge’s SLP Skate Park. Cran-

brook-based artists Paul Reimer and Nathan Siemens

were the successful artists chosen to create a new piece

of Public Art for the SLP Skate Park as part of the City’s

Percent for Art Program.

The intent of the project is to provide a public artwork

that recognizes the donors who made the construction

of the much desired community facility possible while

enhancing the urban environment adjacent to the

well-used skate park.

The sculpture itself, entitled Connected Ribbon, will be

created using centuries old Blacksmithing techniques to

create a wavelike ribbon of steel. The form has the value

of allowing the community of skateboarders to add their

artistic voice to it daily in ever changing ways. The names

and logos of the donors will be cut into the steel.

“Our philosophy is that a piece of art is an object that re-

quires human interaction. Our intention is to incorporate

the impact of the skateboarders’ use of the sculpture as

part of the creative process, both physically and emotion-

ally. Over time, the creativity of the skateboarders will

enhance and become part of the creativity of the art-

work.”

Connecting art to the community

through the act of skateboarding

Connected

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Artists renderings of Connected Ribbon

In Memoriam:

Valerio “Val” Matteotti 1913 - 2014Val Matteotti was a legend in Southern Alberta known for his strong work ethic,

integrity, generosity and sense of humour as well as having an astute business acumen.

There is not a single aspect of the Southern Alberta community, including the arts, that

was not happily touched by the life of Val Matteotti.

Many arts organizations, including The Allied Arts Council, The Lethbridge Symphony,

Southern Alberta Art Gallery, and The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts

have benefitted from the generosity and support of Val and his wife, Flora. In 2009,

Val and Flora were awarded with the Allied Arts Council Excellence (AACE) Award

at the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts, recognizing their outstanding

contributions to the arts in Lethbridge. Val’s presence will be missed at the numerous

arts and community events he attended and supported.

Evan Gushul 1916 - 2014During his life, Evan’s two main passions were music and photography.

As a musician, he was one of the founding members of the Lethbridge Symphony,

where he played violin and viola for some 14 years.

As a photographer, he started by working in the family business, The Gushul Studio, in

the Crowsnest Pass. After serving in the Second World War, he moved to Lethbridge in

1955 where he worked as head photographer for the Government of Canada Research

Station until his retirement in 1977. Among his many recognitions, he was awarded

the William V. Gordon Award for advancing biological science through photography,

he earned the designation of RRP (Registered Biological Photographer), and an APSA

(associate of the Photographic Society of America), an honorary title awarded for years

of outstanding photography.

Evan was also a key figure in the restoration and donation of the Gushul Photo Studio

in the Crowsnest Pass to the University of Lethbridge. Evan was a great friend of the

Allied Arts Council and we were honored to present an exhibition of his art portraiture

and scientific images in 2005.

To recognize a contributing member of the AAC family who has passed on, contact us at [email protected]

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September 1 - January 31, 2015

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

Associate Members:Think Tank Events

Family and Friend Members:Jann Lally and Family

Artist Members:Natalie Brewster

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Dorothy George

John Heynen

Marie Harding

Halli Lilburn

Randy Noss

Janet Sheen

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calendar of eventsMARCH

Blackfoot Canadian Cultural SocietyInternational Peace Pow-wow &

Festival

February 28 - March 1, 10 am Daily

Enmax Centre

Casa GalleryDiana Zasadny: Notes from the Field

March 7 - April 23

Donna Gallant: Close Up

March 7 - April 23

Reception Openings: March 7, 7pm

Empress Theatre Little Miss Higgins & The Winnipeg

Five

March 7, 7:30pm

Empress Theatre, Main Street Fort

Macleod

Geomatic AtticTim Hus & Steve Coffey & the Lokels

March 21, 8pm

Lethbridge Community BandSilver Band Spring Concert

March 28, 7:30pm

Casa

Lethbridge Symphony OrchestraChamber Series 4: Windsation!

March 6, 8pm

Southminster United Church

Symphony Series 5: Opera’s Hit

Parade

March 16, 8pm


Playgoers of LethbridgeChinook One Act Festival

March 13 & 14, 7pm

Sterndale Bennett Theatre

Southern Alberta Art GalleryGraeme Patterson: Secret Citadel

Antonia Hirsch: Negative Space

February 14 - April 12

University of Lethbridge Art GallerySelfies

Until March 19

Main Gallery

Sharing Stories, Bridging Cultures

Until March 27

Helen Christou Gallery

University of Lethbridge Conservatory of MusicLunch and Listen Concert Series:

“Global Drums”

March 6, 12:15-1pm

ATB Financial Community Room,

Casa

APRIL

Casa GalleryDiana Zasadny: Notes from the Field

Until April 23

Donna Gallant: Close Up

Until April 23

Lethbridge Community Gold Band

With guests Don Robb & Dr. Josh

Davies, trumpets

The Planets

April 18, 7:30 pm

College Drive Community Church

Lethbridge Symphony OrchestraChamber Series 5: Chamber Classics

(with a twist)

April 17, 8pm


2015 LSO Young Artist Competition Finals

April 19, 3pm

University of Lethbridge Recital Hall

Geomatic AtticMonkeyjunk & Cousin Harley

April 15, 8pm

Geomatic Attic

Whitehorse

April 18, 8pm

University of Lethbridge Theatre

University Of Lethbridge Conservatory Of MusicLet’s Talk About Music: Ludwig van

Beethoven & Franz Schubert

April 14, 7- 9pm

Penner Classroom, Casa

MAY

Casa GalleryVarious Artists: Loose Leaves

May 9 - June 18

Exhibition Opening: May 9, 7pm

Chinook Woodturners Guild, Lethbridge Artists Club, Lethbridge Guild of Weavers, Textile SurfaceDesign Guild, Lethbridge Society of Stained Glass ArtistsSpring Sale

May 8, 5 - 9 pm

May 9, 10 - 5 pm

Casa

Chinook Woodturning GuildCindy Drozda Woodturning Session

May 23, 9-4pm

Casa

Geomatic AtticJoel Plaskett Emergency

May 10, 8pm

University of Lethbridge Theatre

Hatrix Theater CompanyAvenue Q the Musical

May 5-9 & 12-16, 8:00pm

Moose Hall, 1401 5 Ave N

Lethbridge Folk ClubHowlin’ Wolf Open Stage

2nd and 4th Fridays of each month,

8pm

The Wolf’s Den, 1502- 2nd Ave S

Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans & Oldman River Potters GuildGlass Art and Pottery Spring sale

May 1, 11 - 9, May 2, 10 - 7

Westminster Community Centre

Lethbridge SymphonySymphony Series 6: British Majesty

May 4, 8pm


University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music

Spring Sings – From Pop to Theatre

May 1, 12:15 – 1pm


Casa

Stringendo and Sinfonia

Allegro Recital

May 2, 2 pm


Casa

Conservatory of Music Choirs Recital

May 2, 1pm


Peter and the Wolf

May 14, at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm


JUNE

Allied Arts Council of LethbridgeLieutenant Governor of Alberta

Distinguished Artist Awards Dinner

& Gala

June 6

Yates Theatre/Lethbridge Lodge

Soar! Emerging Artist Festival

June 3 - 7

Casa

Casa GalleryVarious Artists: Loose Leaves

Until June 18

Cabinet of Queeriosities- curated by

Leila Armstrong

June 27 - September 10

Giselle Peters, Mark Porcina, Jamie

Hume: Clay: Nature & Technology,

Ancient & Modern

June 27 - September 10

Exhibition Openings: September

10, 7pm

Lethbridge Centennial Quilters GuildQuilt Canada 2015

June 4-6

University of Lethbridge

Lethbridge Community BandEvening at the Pops - Lethbridge

Community Silver & Gold Bands

June 7, 7:30 pm

College Drive Community Church



8pm


University of Lethbridge Conservatory of MusicBone Appétit

June 5, 12:15 - 1pm


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Casa GalleryCabinet of Queeriosities- curated by

Leila Armstrong

Until September 10



Ancient & Modern

Until September 10

Gail Brown & Janet Sheen

2’s and 3’s by the Two of Us

July 2 - 31

Waterfield Gallery, Yates Theatre

Shakespeare In The ParkMuch Ado About Nothing

Thursdays Fridays, July 3 - August ?

Galt Gardens

2 Saturday matinees

Casa

South Country FairJuly 17 � 19

Fort MacLeod Fish & Game Park

AUGUST


Leila Armstrong

Until September 10



Ancient & Modern

Until September 10

Shakespeare In The ParkMuch Ado About Nothing

August 6 & 7

Galt Gardens

SEPTEMBER

Allied Arts Council of LethbridgeMayor’s Luncheon for Business and

the Arts

September 17

Lethbridge Lodge

Lethbridge Arts Days

September 20-27

Downtown Lethbridge


Leila Armstrong

Until September 10



Ancient & Modern

Until September 10

Barb Goodman: The Disassembled &

Catalogued Portrait

September 19 - October 29

Everything that Rises

September 19 - October 29

Exhibition Openings: September

19, 7pm

CKXULove & Records

September 12

Galt Gardens



8pm


Lethbridge Public LibraryWord on the Street Festival

September 20

Main Library

*Please note: changes to events may

occur, check the AAC website for the

most current information:

artslethbridge.org

july

Contact information for each event/organization:

august

Allied Arts Councilwww.artslethbridge.org 403-320-0555

Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society403.327.6807

Casawww.casalethbridge.ca 403-327-2272

Chinook Woodturning Guildwww.chinookwoodturning.org

CKXUwww.ckxu.com

Empress Theatrewww.empresstheatre.ab.ca 403-553-4404

The Geomatic Atticwww.geomaticattic.ca

Lethbridge Centennial Quilter’s Guildwww.canadianquilter.com 403-327-6144

Lethbridge Community Band Societywww.lcbs.ca 403-381-7822

Lethbridge Folk Clubwww.lethbridgefolkclub.com 403-381-2252

Lethbridge Public Librarywww.lethlib.ca

Lethbridge Symphony Orchestrawww.lethbridgesymphony.org 403-328-6808

Playgoers of Lethbridgewww.playgoers.ca 403-329-4568

Shakespeare In The Park403-329-4568

South Country Fairwww.southcountryfair.com

Southern Alberta Art Gallerywww.saag.ca 403-327-8770

U of L Art Gallerywww.ulag.ca 403-327-2666

U of L Conservatory of Musicwww.uleth.ca/musicconservatory

U of L Faculty of Fine Artswww.uleth.ca/finearts 403-329-2126

september

Front Clockwise from top left: Cassandra Hueser demonstrating painting at Arts Days 2012, Brad Brouwer & Rebecka Johnston drumming at Arts Days 2014, Coral Short’s Flanerie at Arts Days 2014, and the Lethbridge Irish Dance Association performing during Arts Days 2013.

Back clockwise from top: The Juarez band busking at the 2012 Alberta Summer Games, the New Weather Machine playing at Casa as part of Arts Days 2014, Jesse Northey busking at Arts Days 2012, and Jesse Plessis performing at Casa during Arts Days 2014.

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