Culture Program Guide: Spring/Summer 2013

OKOTOKSCULTURE.CA | SPRING / SUMMER 2013

TOWN OF OKOTOKS

CULTURE PROGRAM GUIDE

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OKOTOKS CULTURE PROGRAM GUIDE

The Town of Okotoks is pleased to

present the Spring / Summer 2013

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 Children of Icarus @ Okotoks Art Gallery

04 The Crooked Trees of Alticane @ OAG

05 The Art of Fishing @ OAG

06 Gemstone Horses @ OAG

07 Family Programs @ OAG

08 Adult Programs @ OAG

09 Upcoming Exhibits @ OAG

10 Upcoming Events @ OAG

11-12 Calendar of Events

13 On Exhibit @ Okotoks Museum and Archives

14 On Exhibit @ OMA

15 Events @ OMA

16 Treasures from the Collection @ OMA

17 Family Programs @ OMA

18 Adult Programs @ OMA

19 Rotary Performing Arts Centre

20 Upcoming Performances @ RPAC

21 Education Programs

22 Birthday Parties

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The whole body of work springs from

imagining hypothetical descendants of

Icarus continuing to resist the gravitational

pull of “the way things are”, even when

gravity, like entropy and death, claims all.

By employing the poetics of flight and sky,

The Children of Icarus relates to the human

condition in its encounters with triumph,

tragedy, legacy and vision.

OPENING RECEPTIONFriday, April 26 | 7:00 to 9:00 pm

EXHIBIT-RELATED PROGRAMSARTS. ALIVE @OAG | $10 registration fee“Children of Icarus” 38628 Sat, May 11 | 1:30 to 4:00 pm

Beside the secondary highway between

High River and Cayley there is a land art

installation, titled Gravitas, that Keith

Harder created in 2009. It is a 300-foot

compass that uses derelict aircraft from the

Bomber Command Museum in Nanton to

mark the 12 points of navigation.

The Children of Icarus, an extension of this

project, consists of drawings and digital

prints inspired by the grounded aircraft and

the ancient Greek myth of Icarus. The set of

drawings is from the former storage yard of

the Bomber Command Museum before it

was dispersed. These drawings were made

on site from direct observation and grew

out of a longstanding interest in the tension

between flight and gravity. The other

series is a set of digital prints of those same

derelict aircraft. This contrasting medium

offers a very different window to examine

the significance of legacy and entropy and

the stories to which they are bound.

The Children of IcarusKeith Harder April 26 to June 16 | Large gallery

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The Crooked Trees of AlticaneKen Dalgarno April 26 to June 16| Small gallery

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And yet amazingly this incredible place has

remained virtually unknown. The Crooked

Trees of Alticane need to be absorbed.

We need to hear their whisper and know

Life within our own spirit. These trees

are gladiators in a fracturing landscape

bewitching us with a sense of mystery

and the sublime. Named after the works

of Margaret Atwood, a Canadian literary

icon whose words have indeed been

‘imaginatively absorbed’, these paintings

are: strange things, surfacing, moving

targets, wilderness tips, negotiating with

the dead, surviving, in God’s garden.

OPENING RECEPTION Friday, April 26 | 7:00 to 9:00 pm EXHIBIT-RELATED PROGRAMSOKAY.CLUB@OAG | $10 registration fee“Take a Crooked Walk . . .”38607 Sat, June 8 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

The Crooked Trees of Alticane are

nothing less than a remarkable botanical

phenomenon. To call them crooked is an

understatement. They are a mutant strain

of trembling aspen exhibiting a weeping

architecture where the trunks and branches

twist and contort at incredible angles. At

times, a tree will actually loop 360 degrees

like a corkscrew. Other times, an entire

tree will grow horizontally, intertwine,

and balance on an adjacent tree in a

bizarre symbiotic mass. Trembling aspen

already possess a peculiar whispering

trait since their leaves will spin and flutter

with the slightest breeze moving through

their canopy. The rustling sound can be

unsettling especially when everything

around is seemingly still. To add to the

allure, in an adjacent grove, not more than

15 meters away, the trembling aspen grow

perfectly straight and tall.

The spirit of the Crooked Trees is palpable.

There are so many rhythms flowing in this

small tract of land located near Hafford,

Saskatchewan.


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For ceramic artist, Bradley Keys, the special

environment of the foothills is represented

through his fish and beaver pond three-

dimensional art. Even more unusual is

Mya de Ryan’s fish rubbings made from

the actual subject she has caught. De Ryan

is one of the few artists on the continent

to make one-of-kind Gyotaku prints, a

technique from Japan.

Canada’s most famous artist was the

fisherman Tom Thomson, who is linked

with the Group of Seven. But active along

the Bow River and in the Foothills, was

fly fisherman Ted Godwin who died in

January, 2013, at age 79. Iconic paintings

of fish habitat from this celebrated

Canadian artist are also included in The Art

of Fishing. Curated by Mary-Beth Laviolette

OPENING RECEPTIONFriday, June 21 | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmWestern Chic III - Tickets are $20+GST. Call the gallery at 403.938.3204.

In Foothills communities like Okotoks,

fishing and in particular fly fishing with its

sustainable catch-and-release philosophy,

is an important recreational and environ-

mental activity. Laced with rocky-bottomed

mountain rivers and creeks, the foothills of

Alberta provide habitat for a variety of fish.

In celebration of what’s below and above

the surface of our sparkling waters in this

region, The Art of Fishing will surprise and

engage visitors with a fine selection of

painting, works on paper, ceramic and glass

art. In common, these artworks from public

and private collections will explore how

Alberta artists have interpreted the subject

of fish, fish habitat and fishing.

In many cases, the artists featured are

passionate about fishing themselves. There

is Darren Petersen, who as one of western

Canada’s top glass artists, has imaginatively

devoted much of his recent work to the

subject of the trout.


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Gemstone Horses Shannon Ford June 21 to Sept 7 | Small gallery

OPENING RECEPTIONFriday, June 21 | 7:00 to 9:00 pmWestern Chic III - Tickets are $20+GST. Call the gallery at 403.938.3204.

EXHIBIT-RELATED PROGRAMSART. ATTACK @OAG | $10 registration feeTour & Talk with Shannon Ford38612 Sat, June 22 | 1:30 to 4:00 pm

This exhibition includes original acrylic

and gemstone powder paintings, along

with original jewellery and sculpture

created by past Okotoks area resident,

Shannon Ford. A fine art jeweller and

precious metal sculptor for over 30 years,

Ford’s art has naturally progressed into

the gemstone paintings. She is a painter

whose focus is in expressing motion, time

and the shifting of light. Each painting

is an individual portrait of a horse that

Ford has personally interacted with. The

paintings are ephemeral yet contemporary

and incorporate layers of precious and semi

precious gemstone powders; these powders

create an illusory effect that shifts and

subtly creates a shimmering, translucent

surface. She works intuitively and becomes

entranced by the subject; often, she feels,

the paintings paint themselves.


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ARTS.ALIVE@OAGOAG Art Studio | $10 registration fee

ARTS.ALIVE@OAG is directed towards

teens, and themes are related to the

ever-changing exhibitions in the two

art galleries at the Station. All programs

include gallery tours plus a hands-on art

component upstairs in the studio.

Ages 13 to 17.

Online Registration: netreg.okotoks.ca

“Children of Icarus”

by Artist Keith Harder”

Tour the gallery exhibition based on

“Gravitas,” a land art installation that

Harder created between High River and

Cayley in 2009. The theme includes derelict

aircraft from the Bomber Command

Museum in Nanton. Program includes a

hands-on art activity. Ages 13 to adult.

38628 Sat, May 11 | 1:30 to 4:00 pm

OKAY!CLUB@OAGOAG Art Studio | $10 registration fee

OKAY.CLUB@OAG is a monthly program

at the art gallery from September to June

for ages 6 through 12. Youngsters can be

dropped off or adults are welcome to stay

and join in. Each program is based on a

current exhibition in the gallery, and a brief

tour is followed by a hands-on activity.


Take a Crooked Walk . . .

...down a crooked road, to the “Crooked

Trees of Alticane” by Ken Dalgarno,

followed by a crooked art project in the

studio. Ages 6 to 12.

38607 Sat, June 8 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Family Programs@ OAG


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ARTS.ALIVE@OAGOAG | $10 registration fee

ART.ATTACK@OAG is a monthly event for

adults and seniors from 18 to 108. Each

program is unique to a current exhibition

and may include a Tour and Talk with the

artist. Often a hands-on art project is part

of the program. No art experience required

– just a desire to enjoy some creative time

with others.


Tour & Talk with Shannon Ford

In “Gemstone Horses,” Ford incorporates

layers of precious and semi-precious

gemstone powders into her paintings to

create a shimmering, translucent surface.

This is a natural progression from her 30+

years of experience as a fine art jeweller

and precious metal sculptor.

38612 Sat, June 22 | 1:30 to 4:00 pm

Adult Programs@ OAG

ART IN THE HALLOkotoks Municipal Centre5 Elizabeth Street

May & June | Nikko Sinclaire

July & August | Juliet Douglas

Okotoks Rec Centre99 Okotoks Drive

May & June | Louise Savoie

July & August | The Station Painting Group

For more information on how you can exhibit at one of the Art in the Hall locations, please contact the gallery at 403.938.3204.


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Upcoming Exhibits

Que nos rodea – Around Us |

José Luis Torres

Sept 13 to Nov 9 | Large gallery

José Luis Torres will use the Okotoks Art

Gallery as a site to engage with his ideas

of “transformation, links and movement”.

Que nos rodea – Around Us also connects

with ideas of transition and displacement

which often haunt the rapid development

of places and communities like Okotoks.

Torres experiments with many different

ways of mixing materials to create simple,

organically composed pieces of work.

Over a period of five days, Torres will

take a profusion of randomly chosen

objects to create unexpected and unlikely

combinations from reused items. The

completed installation will stimulate a

relationship between the gallery space,

the sculpture itself and the individual

interacting with it, thus allowing visitors

to experience and experiment with

the gallery and the way it is filled in a

completely new way.

Immuto | Jennifer Wanner

Sept 13 to Nov 9 | Small gallery

Instead of directly observing existing

botanical specimens, as did 19th Century

romantics, Jennifer Wanner works from

collages of reconfigured and imagined

plants constructed from images of the most

common genetically modified plant crops.

Wanner’s botanical studies and video

works are not painted or filmed “from

nature”, but taken from printed internet

database images of plants and collaged

together to produce new specimens. The

new specimens are attentively observed

and translated into meticulous and

minutely detailed watercolours or stop-

motion animation. These pieces serve as

critiques of our continued human drive

for dominance over nature, as well as our

complacency towards dominance.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR BOTH EXHIBITSFriday, September 13 | 7:00 to 9:00 pm


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WESTERN CHIC III

Friday, June 21 |7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Tickets $20+GST | Cash bar

This third annual tent-covered exhibit

launch and fundraiser will be held outside

on the front lawn of the Okotoks Art

Gallery. It will feature live music, food and

drink and one-of-a-kind silent auction. Call

the gallery at 403.938.3204 for tickets.

OKOTOKS ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

June 15 | 12 noon to 4:00 pm

Ethel Tucker Park | 23 Riverside DriveFree admission to the park

The Okotoks Children’s Festival has been

a popular event during parade weekend

for over 20 years. The festival includes

crafts, games, $1 concession and live

entertainment. This year brings Norman

Foote and Natasha Platt to Okotoks!

The Children’s Festival

is assisted in part by the

Okotoks Arts Council

FIRST SATURDAYS | Olde Towne Okotoks

May 4 | River Valley Cleanup

June 1 | Soap Box Derby

July 6 | Buskerfest

August 3 | Heritage Day

August 31 (Almost First Saturday!)|

Chili fest and Pro Rodeo

On First Saturdays, from 10:00 am to 4:00

pm, you can shop and meet your local

artists on the front lawn of the Okotoks

Art Gallery at this outdoor art market.

Features live entertainment on the new

porch. Sit down with a fresh glass of

lemonade and enjoy the sights and sounds

of First Saturdays!

GIRLS NIGHT OUT! “Pyjama Party!”

Saturday, May 11 | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Tickets $20+GST | Cash barLimited tickets available

Have you ever wanted to just not dress up

in those fancy constricting party clothes

and be comfy in your pjs instead? Here’s

your chance! Remember some great times

from childhood. Food, drink, games and

pampering, just for the girls! For tickets call

403.938.3204.

Upcoming Events


Sat, May 4 First Saturday p 10

Sat, May 11 ARTS.ALIVE@OAG p 03 “Children of Icarus”

Sat, May 11 Girls Night Out @ OAG p 10

Wed, May 15 REMEMBER.WHEN@OMA p 18 “School Days”

Sat, May 18 International Museum Day p 14

Thu, May 23 Strangers on a Train @ RPAC p 20

Sat, May 25 ADVENTURES@OMA p 17 “Make It Yourself Natural Soap”

Sat, May 25 Yuk Yuk’s @ RPAC p 20

Thu, May 30 North by Northwest @ RPAC p 20

Sat, June 1 First Saturday p 10

Sat, June 1 Ian Tyson @ RPAC p 19

Sun, June 2 Ian Tyson @ RPAC p 19

Thu, June 6 2001: A Space Odyssey @ RPAC p 20

Sat, June 8 OKAY.Club@OAG p 04 “Take a Crooked Walk...”

Thu, June 13 A Clockwork Orange @ RPAC p 20

Sat, June 15 Okotoks Annual Children’s p 10 Festival | Ethel Tucker Park

Thu, June 20 Barry Lyndon @ RPAC p 20

Fri, June 21 Western Chic III @ OAG p 10

Sat, June 22 ART ATTACK@OAG p 06 “Tour and Talk” Shannon Ford

Sat, June 22 The Fishin’ Musicians @ RPAC p 20

Thu, June 27 Full Metal Jacket @ RPAC p 20

Sat, June 29 ADVENTURES@OMA p 17 “Dreamcatchers”

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Calendar of EventsMay to August 2013

Thu, July 4 The Hanging Garden @ RPAC p 20

Sat, July 6 First Saturday p 10

Sat, July 6 Heritage Walking Tour p 15

Sat, July 6 The Triplets of Belville @ RPAC p 20 (NOON)

Thu, July 11 The Red Violin @ RPAC p 20

Thu, July 18 Bye, Bye Blues @ RPAC p 20

Thu, July 25 The Apprenticeship of Duddy p 20 Kravitz @ RPAC

Sat, July 27 Cemetery Tour p 15

Thu, Aug 1 Edward Scissorhands @ RPAC p 20

Sat, Aug 3 Charlie and the Chocolate p 20 Factory @ RPAC (NOON)

Sat, Aug 3 First Saturday p 10

Sat, Aug 3 Heritage Walking Tour p 15

Thu, Aug 8 Beetlejuice @ RPAC p 20

Thu, Aug 15 Mars Attacks @ RPAC p 20

Sat, Aug 17 Cemetery Tour p 15

Thu, Aug 22 Corpse Bride @ RPAC p 20

Sat, Aug 31 Almost First Saturday p 10

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A Trunk full of Hopes and Dreams

Until May 18 | Temporary exhibit

Many immigrants came to Western Canada

with hopes of providing a better life for

their families. This common thread is

woven into stories of local families who

demonstrated an unwavering spirit of

adventure, patience and perseverance,

despite the hardships and challenges it

took to make Okotoks their home. Among

the amazing stories featured is that of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Gaskell and family. They

left their home near Newport, Monmouth,

England in 1907, sailing from Liverpool on

the “New Empress of Britain” to Montreal.

The couple, their six children, a tutor

and two helpers made the journey. The

trip across the Atlantic took seven days

followed by a train trip west to Calgary

and then a 1.5 hour train trip south to

Okotoks. The Gaskells’ first year in Okotoks

was a wet one. “I can still hear my Mother

often asking ‘Where is the much advertised

Sunny Alberta?’’, recalled Charles Jr.

ALONG THE SHEEP RIVER: Stories of Okotoks

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.

Two of the exhibit rooms – the kitchen

and school room -- have been recently

enhanced with motion sensor audio. This

allows the museum to incorporate sound

clips from its women’s oral history project

of which many of the participants have

since passed away. Museum visitors can

now hear these women’s voices as they

share their compelling stories of growing

up in Okotoks.

The Okotoks Museum and Archives wishes to acknowledge the Alberta Museums Association for providing funding for this museum enhancement project.

Permanent andSeasonal Exhibits


OUR SHEEP RIVER June 1 to September 30 | Temporary exhibit

The United Nations has declared 2013 as

International Year of Water Cooperation.

This exhibit celebrates our relationship

with the Sheep River

including its vital role in

our community’s history

and in our present lives.

First Nations called this river ’itou-kai-you’

and it was identified as such on David

Thompson’s map of 1814. In 1792, Hudson

Bay company scout Peter Fidler identified

this river in his journal as “eetookiap”.

Stoney First Nations called it Kiska Wapta.

Both words translate to Sheep River,

presumably due to the abundance of big

horn sheep found at its headwaters.(1) Early

settlers called it ‘Sheep Creek’ but most maps

and residents now refer to it as Sheep River.

“Our Sheep River” exhibit aims to provide

visitors with a multi-layered understanding

of the river (geologically, environmentally,

culturally and socially), and to improve

awareness and appreciation for its existence.

1. Short Walks for Inquiring Minds I -- Canmore & Kananaskis Country, Gillean Daffern.

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY May 18 to May 31 | Temporary exhibit

International Museum Day is on May

18 and this year’s theme is “Museums

(Memory + Creativity) = Social Change.”

The museum has extended International

Museum Day into a two-week exhibit that

examines this theme. How do museums

deal with Canada’s not-so-politically-

correct history? We don’t brush it under the

carpet but share it as part of our history.

Sharing history, warts and all, promotes

awareness and helps lead to social change.

Canada’s immigration policies, Alberta’s

social policies and issues like the residential

schools and internment camps, and their

effects on this community, will be part of

the exhibit.

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Show and Shine

August 11 | Temporary Display

Remember the muscle cars of the ‘60s? The

Barracuda, the Camaro, and the Dodge

Charger? Or other classics like the Ford

Galaxy, the El Camino and the Dart?

This year’s Olde Towne Okotoks Show

and Shine honours the cars of the ‘60s as

hundreds of vintage, custom and special

interest vehicles will line the streets in

the downtown core. In conjunction with

the annual Show and Shine, the Okotoks

Museum and Archives is featuring a small

display to salute that decadent decade. Car

ads, photographs and stories will highlight

what Okotoks was like in the Swinging ’60s.

Walking Tours

The Okotoks and District Historical Society

will host free guided Heritage Walking

Tours and Okotoks Cemetery Tours during

the months of July and August.

Heritage Walking Tours, meet at the museumSat, July 6 | 2:00 pm | Sat, Aug 3 | 2:00 pm

Cemetery Tours, meet at the cemeterySat, July 27 | 2:00 pm | Sat, Aug 17 | 2:00 pm

For more information, call the Okotoks Museum and Archives, 403.938.8969.

Quilt Stroll

August 11 | 10 am to 5 pm

Temporary Display

The Okotoks Museum and Archives is

pleased to participate in the sixth annual

Quilt Stroll organized by Rumpled Quilt

Skins. This much anticipated event features

dozens of beautiful hand-crafted quilts

on display throughout the downtown

core. The museum will be wrapped up in

several cosy quilts during the day, including

several vintage quilts, some of which are a

century old, as well as some very delicate

quilts and samplers. Visitors will be amazed

at the detail that goes into creating these

beautiful works of art.


Treasures from theCollections

TREASURES FROMTHE MUSEUM COLLECTIONThere’s nothing like seeing vintage toys

and dolls to help bring back memories of

one’s own favourite childhood toy. The

Okotoks Museum and Archives gratefully

received a donation of two beautiful dolls

from an Okotoks resident this past year.

These dolls have delicately painted faces,

porcelain hands and are dressed in layers of

hand-stitched clothing. While the turn-of-

the century China bisque doll is beginning

to show her age, the dainty ‘Grace’ doll

from the 1930s is just as lovely as when she

was new.

These dolls were no doubt well loved,

but thankfully their young owner took

exceptionally good care of them so that

future generations can now enjoy them.

TREASURES FROMTHE ARCHIVAL COLLECTION The Okotoks Museum and Archives is home

to over 80 years of Okotoks newspapers

including the Okotoks Review, the Okotoks

Advance and the Okotoks Observer, as

well as the early years of the Okotoks

Western Wheel and the Eagleview Post.

These newspapers chronicle the history of

Okotoks as it unfolded -- from fires and

floods to hockey games and horse shows,

and of course who was visiting who,

where and why. The newspapers provide a

glimpse into what life was like in Okotoks,

what businesses were operating and what

items cost. From a genealogical perspective,

newpapers document significant events on

residents’ journey through life including

births, weddings and deaths.

These Okotoks newspapers have been

transferred onto microfilm and can be

viewed on the microfilm/microfiche reader

located at the archives. The reader is also

available to those researching family

histories and who have microfilm from

other sources.


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Family Programs

Dreamcatchers

The traditional dreamcatcher was intended

to protect the sleeping individual from

negative dreams, while letting positive

dreams through. Hear the story of Iktomi,

the great trickster and searcher of wisdom

who appeared in the form of a spider to

share his wisdom about the cycles of life with

a native elder, and then create your own

dreamcatcher to hang over your bed. Ages

6 to adult.

38601 Sat, June 29 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

ADVENTURES@OMA CLUBIn the Attic | $10 registration fee

ADVENTURES@OMA is a creative way to

explore the history of Okotoks and learn about

heritage crafts that are slowly disappearing.

Ages vary according to each program.


Make It Yourself Natural Soap

With Willow Valley Soapworks. Build 10 bars

of soap, experimenting with colour, scent

and texture, using all natural additives.

Class includes a $60 fee to instructor, Wendy

Davies, for all ingredients, handicraft pine

soapbox, instructions, recipes, etc. Request

a supply list for kitchen items that each

person will need. Ages 16 to 96.

38600 Sat, May 25 | 1:00 to 4:00 pm


Adult Programs

Downtown Historic Driving Tour

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 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:

$50 + GST. TO BOOK: 403.938.8969 or email

[email protected]

REMEMBER.WHEN@OMAHeritage House | $5 registration fee

Adults and seniors are invited to join us one

Wednesday afternoon each month for a

taste of history and a touch of reminiscing.

Program includes time to tour the displays.

This is a great outing for a group, club or

individuals.


School Days

Share photos and stories about going to

school when horses were transportation

and chalk was for the written word.

38597 Wed, May 15 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm


Ian Tyson

Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2 | 8:00 pmTickets $40 +GST

Canada’s legendary songwriter, Ian Tyson,

may be 78, but he’s not slowing down. He

still runs his working ranch in the foothills

of the Rockies south of Calgary; he still

performs some 40 shows each year; Ian Tyson

is one of a kind: authentic and durable. And

not done yet. Not by a long shot.

He has continued to be honoured for his

achievements. After numerous Canadian

Country Music Awards, membership in

the Juno Awards Hall of Fame — one of

five such honours with various industry

organizations — he has three honorary

Doctorates, and is proudly a member of the

Order of Canada. “Four Strong Winds,” in

2006, was chosen Canada’s #1 song of the

20th century by CBC listeners.

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The Fishin’ Musicians

Saturday, June 22 | 8:00 pmTickets $30 +GST

Three avid Alberta fishermen come together

for a night of music, as the Fishin’ Musicians.

Amos Garrett -“A mammoth talent, Garrett’s

guitar break on Maria Muldaur’s “Midnight

at the Oasis” is a great guitar moment in

recorded history. When not working the

northern club circuit, Garrett puts down

the guitar long enough to pick up a fishing

pole.” -- Guitar One Magazine

David Wilkie - makes his point about the

connection between Celtic music and

cowboys in a way that will please fans of

both genres.

Jim Mclennan - is best-known for his profile

in the world of fly fishing, but he has also

been a serious musician for over 40 years. He

developed a strong reputation as a finger-

style guitarist and arranger, specializing in

coaxing piano and big band music out of a

single acoustic guitar.

For tickets or information please visit the Okotoks Art Gallery at 53 North Railway Street or call 403.938.3204. Produced in partnership with

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Jeff matches his small town charm with big

city cynicism making his comedy both biting

and earnest. Whether covering social issues,

dating, or the workplace he has a sharp point

of view, which is especially pointed when

aimed at himself.

RPAC Film Nights

Thursdays | 7:00 pm | $2

Starting in March, the RPAC will be hosting

weekly film nights every Thursday. Check

our website www.okotoksculture.ca to see

which film is next!

May – Directors: Alfred Hitchcock

June – Directors: Stanley Kubrick

July – Canadian Film Fest

(1st Sat. FAM)

August – Directors: Tim Burton

Chocolate Factory (1st Sat FAM)

Yuk Yuk’s

Saturday, May 25 | 7:00 pmTickets $15 +GST

Scott Dumas headlines our

first night of Yuk Yuk’s stand-

up comedy at the RPAC! After graduating

from Carleton University in Ottawa with

a degree in Psychology, Scott took the

next logical step that anyone with such a

prestigious certificate would do, he pursued

a career in life insurance sales. Two years of

commissonless paydays later, he took his sales

and financial skills, as well as his knowledge

of the human psyche and got a job as a bank

teller and quickly moved up the ladder to

become a Financial Service Manager. It took

7 years before he put two-and-two together

and realized that people are screwed up...

because of money. He quit his job and moved

to Calgary to pursue something else. He had

no idea it would be stand-up comedy.

Emcee for the night is Jeff Toth. His comedy

career began when he caught the attention

of a talent agent his first time on stage. No

one was more surprised by this than Jeff

himself, who had moved to Calgary after a

quiet upbringing on a cattle farm in Southern

Alberta.

UpcomingPerformances

of Duddy Kravitz

Scissorhands


EducationPrograms

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MUSEUM PROGRAMS are based on the

history of Okotoks and area and connect to

Alberta education curriculums from grades

K to 5. We also offer seasonal programs,

general interest programs and a downtown

heritage walk for all grades. Book early for

end of year field trips.

ART PROGRAMS connect gallery exhibitions

with art education concepts from K to grade

12 and may include a hands-on component.

Exhibitions change approximately every

five to six weeks. Note: There is no fee to

bring your class or group for a self-guided

tour of any exhibition, but calling to book

ahead is advised.

ART AND HERITAGE BADGE PROGRAMS

are available for all age levels in the Boy

Scout and Girl Guide programs. LEADERS

can email: [email protected] or call

403.938.8969 for more information.

Education programs are curriculum-based

and designed for various grade levels. Most

run 1.5 to 2 hours and are available for

area schools and home school groups. Fees

are $50 per group (plus GST), maximum 25

students. A fee subsidy is available through

the generous support of FIRST CALGARY

FINANCIAL and can be applied towards

transportation costs and/or program fees.

Subsidies are available on a first-come, first-

serve basis. Contact the Education Program

Specialist for further information: culture@

okotoks.ca Ask us to email you a program

booklet.

supports education programs


Birthday Parties

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES @ OMA- facilitated by an experienced artist/teacher

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! Arrive dressed up, 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

Learn about popular toys and games and their history. Did you know that dolls go back 4000 years and 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

LIGHT UP THE STAGE @ RPAC- facilitated by an experienced artist/teacher

Come dressed as a pirate and learn the walk, talk and choreo- graphed sword fight on the stage! Learn how the actors do it! Ages 5+

A Magical Fairy Birthday: Girls come dressed as your favourite fairy. Decorate a mask or wand and step onto the stage, under the lights, to learn a special fairy dance. Performance for parents at end of party. Ages 5+

Book a unique birthday experience at the

Okotoks Art Gallery, Okotoks Museum

and Archives or the Rotary Performing

Arts Centre. Appropriate age levels are

suggested and many themes can be

adapted for adults. *One hour is dedicated

to the themed project and the second hour

is for parents to serve refreshments, gift

opening, organize games, etc. Fee: $150.00

+ GST / Max. Guests = 14

PAINTING PARTIES @ OAG - facilitated by an experienced artist/teacher

: bring white, cotton shirts, leggings, pillow cases or socks and colour them beautiful! Ages 9+

: after a brief tour and talk about the current exhibitions, create a work of art on canvas boards as a fun remembrance of the birthday party. Choose from the following:

(a) No Brushes! Painting on canvas using everything except paint brushes! 5+

(b) “Simon Says” Art Party: Follow the leader to complete your mystery painting! Ages 7+

(c) Canvas Paintings: A theme based on our current gallery exhibitions. Ages 8+


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

Summer Hours(May long weekend to September long weekend)Monday to Saturday | 10:00 am to 5:00 pmSunday and holidays | 12 noon to 5:00 pm

Contact

E: [email protected]

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

Summer Hours(May long weekend to September long weekend)Monday to Saturday | 10:00 am to 5:00 pmSunday and holidays | 12 noon to 5:00 pm

Contact


ROTARY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE3 Elma Street | Okotoks, AB

available for performance and meetingrentals.

Contact


For more information about the Town of Okotoks

Cultural and Historical Services, visit our

website at: www.okotoksculture.ca

Our mailing address is:

PO Box 20, Station Main,

Okotoks, AB T1S 1K1

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