RED DEER GALLERIES
• Rooted in the Arts celebrates the 2013 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artists Awards and is open at Harris-Warke Gallery until June 22. Artists have considered and interpreted the exhibit’s theme both literally and metaphorically including ideas of being anchored, centred, grounded, founded, originated, established, settled and entrenched. The opening reception will be on June 7 from 6 to 8 in conjunction with First Fridays. Phone 403-597-9788.
• Reflections from a Century will be open until Aug. 5 at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibit celebrates Red Deer’s Centennial, and features over 50 works chosen from significant artists of Central Alberta. Dave More is curator. See www.reddeermuseum.com, or phone 403-309-8405.
• Hang-ups and Insights: Fifth Annual IB and AP Art Show with Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School and Hunting Hills High School will be open at Kiwanis Gallery at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch from May 28 to June 22.
• Gallery on Main in Lacombe May Spring Gala Anniversary Art Show and Sale is happening May 24 to 26. On Friday, take in the wine and cheese reception from 5 to 8 p.m. On Saturday there will be art demonstrations by Dee Poisson doing colored pencil, Vivian Bennett doing people portraits acrylic on canvas from 1 to 4 p.m. On Sunday there will be demonstrations by Theresa Potter doing stained glass and Karoll Brinton doing acrylic on canvas, as well as easy listening music by Doug and John from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
• Middle Schools Awesome Art Show will be featured in the Kiwanis Gallery at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch from April 30 to May 26 and features artwork from Central, Gateway Christian, West Park and Glendale Middle Schools.
• Works by Sandy Proscilo will be featured at Café Pichinlingue until May 31.
• Down the Rabbit Hole with Mary: A selection of the strange, the diverse and the traditional will be featured until May 31 at The Hub.
• Watercolour paintings circa 1937 by Frank L. Beebe will be on display at Marjorie Wood Gallery at Kerry Wood Nature Centre this month. These paintings are from the teaching collection of E.A. and Marjorie Wood, on loan from Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Phone 403-346-2010.
• Works by Danny Lake may be viewed at The Velvet Olive Lounge until May 31.
• Remarkable Red Deer: Stories from the Heart of the Parkland is now open at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery and will celebrate the centennial of the city of Red Deer. Phone 403-309-8405.
• The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates Red Deer Centennial with the opening of the exhibit Red Deer Sport History. Take a look at over 100 years Sports History and discover the impact that sport had on Red Deer and its citizens. For more information contact Debbie at debbie@ashfm.ca or visit www.ashfm.ca or call 403-341-8614.
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LIVE DATES
• East 40th Pub will have Dean Ray as entertainment on May 24 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• The Centrium presents Dean Brody on July 20 as part of Westerner Days. Ticket price is $20 which does not include gate admission, service fees and taxes. Tickets may be purchased at Ticketmaster.ca, or phone 1-855-985-5000. Down With Webster will perform on July 19 as part of the Westerner Days Exposition. The concert is free with gate admission. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 8:30 p.m. Please arrive early as seating is in a first come, first served basis. All ages show.
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