FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Haunted Edmonton Paranormal Rona, an experienced paranormal investigator and a member of The Paranormal Explorers will tell all about the dark history of Edmonton and why certain buildings and areas of the city are so haunted. When: Saturday, June 18, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 10433 83 Ave., Masonic Hall Tickets: Free Info: paranormalexplorers.com Military Families Fur & Fun Day A nature and animal adventure for military and veteran families on the beautiful trailed and treed 40-acre Dreamcatcher property in Ardrossan. Spaces are limited and there is no charge for this event. Free hotdogs, juice and cake. When: Saturday, June 18, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy Association, 53044 RR#213, Ardrossan Tickets: info@dreamcatcherassociation.com, 780-809-1047 ext. 1 Info: facebook.com/ events/514312005428864/ The Food Trucks are Coming Father’s Day at St. Albert Grain Elevator Park. Sample dishes from 15 of the region’s best food trucks, tour the grain elevators, enjoy live music and more. When: Sunday, June 19, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: St. Albert Grain Elevator Park Tickets: By donation $2 to $3, museum@artsandheritage.ca Info: facebook.com/ events/233478137034521/ Porkapalooza BBQ Festival Porkapalooza is Edmonton’s barbecue festival, with a sanctioned barbecue competition, food trucks serving barbecue, entertainment, a food demo stage, kids zone, and beer gardens. When: Friday, June 17, 4 p.m. to Sunday, June 19, 6 p.m. Where: 11000 Stadium Rd. Tickets: $1 food vendor tickets. Fort McMurray Relief Concert tickets start at $70, Karen Gurba, karen.gurba@albertapork.com, 780-491-3527 Info: porkapalooza.ca Preschool Picasso Creative artmaking experiences in an art studio setting for children ages 3 – 5. These fun classes foster selfexpression, art appreciation and skill development. When: Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 11. a.m Where: Art Gallery of St. Albert, 19 Perron St., St. Albert Tickets: $10 per class, $9 for Arts and Heritage members, 780-4591163, registration@artsandheritage.ca Info: artgalleryofstalbert.ca/learning-discovery The Witchery Market Witchy vendors, crafts, tarot readers, with 23 witchy vendors. When: Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Acaia Hall, 10433 83 Ave. Tickets: Free Ageless Art — Clay An adult program that encourages artistic exploration and social interaction, using clay. Enjoy coffee and tea as you get your hands dirty building beautiful clay creations. When: Monday, June 20, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Pottery Studio, St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne St., St. Albert Tickets: $18 per class, $16 for Arts and Heritage members Info: 780-459-1528, Email registration@artsandheritage.ca KING EDWARD PARK REUSE FAIR A Reuse Fair is a one-day community event that brings together non-profit community groups with donated household items, used to enhance craft, sports, music and other programs. A complete list of acceptable items is available on the City of Edmonton website under Reuse Fairs. When: Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: 7708 85 St. Tickets: Free Info: Renee Henthorne, 780-462-7001
DANCE
Wednesday Night Dance Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. to live music by Sparkling Tones. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. by reservation only. Cash bar. When: Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 p.m. Where: Northgate Lions Recreation Centre, 7524 139 Ave. Tickets: 780-496-6969 Information: nesa1.ca
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
ACC DISCOVERY GALLERY Carrying On An exhibition of bags, pouches and other cultural containers by Alberta aboriginal artists. Participating artists: Melissa-Jo Belcourt Moses, Albertine Crow Shoe, Jamie JohnKehewin, Rhonda Paul, Sharon Rose Kootenay, Morgwn Martin, Kathleen McIntyre, Ben Moses, Amber Weasel Head. Saturday to July 23. Where: 10186 106 St. Information: albertacraft.ab.ca/ discovery-gallery ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA National Aboriginal Day at your AGA Special day honouring the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gallery hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Film screening 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Allora & Calzadilla: Echo to Artifact The first major exhibition in Canada of the work of internationally renowned artists Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla. Until Aug. 28. A Parallel Excavation: Duane Linklater & Tanya Lukin Linklater An exhibition of new works by internationally known artists Duane Linklater and Tanya Lukin Linklater, exploring notions of excavation in relation to intellectual, environmental and cultural resources. Until Sept. 18. The Unvarnished Truth: Exploring the Material History of Painting Brings together discoveries made by an international team of nearly 30 scholars of applied radiation sciences, anthropology, art history, biomedical engineering, from the collections of the McMaster Museum of Art. Until Sept. 18 Where: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square Information: youraga.ca, artontheblock.youraga.ca ART GALLERY OF ST. ALBERT Gary Dotto: Flow of Traffic Theory A visual survey of conceptual artist Gerry Dotto’s driving experiences and encounters on the road. Until July 2. Where: 19 Perron St., St. Albert Information: artgalleryofstalbert.ca GALLERY AT MILNER Monoprints and Monotype Prints by Raymond Theriault The main focus of this series is on the protected areas in the Edmonton region, owned and administered by the Edmonton and Area Land trust (EALT). Until June 30. Where: Stanley A Milner Library, Sir Winston Churchill Square Information: epl.ca/art-gallery JEFF ALLEN ART GALLERY The Centre of Awe Audrey Shield, exhibits a variety of fabrics and techniques. All works are expertly hand sewn and show good balance of colour and composition. Until June 29. Where: Strathcona Place 55+ Centre, 10831 University Ave., 109 St. & 78 Ave. Info: Linda Ensley, 780-433-5807 LANDO GALLERY Lando Gallery June Group Selling Exhibition Featuring new works by gallery artists Tslila Barzel, David Kunin, Teresa Healy and Steven Friedman. Until June 30. Where: 103-10310 124 St. Information: Landogallery.com LATITUDE 53 Summer Patio The Summer Patio Series is an 11-week after-work social event that helps raise funds vital to continued programming and operations at Latitude 53. Unwind in the sun every Thursday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 16 to Aug. 25 on the patio, featuring local music, signature drinks, and cuisine. Where: 10242 106 St. Information: latitude53.org/patio MUSEE HERITAGE MUSEUM Celebrate St. Albert! A fun and colourful exhibit that looks back on over 150 years of celebrations in the community. Until Sunday. Where: St. Albert Place, 5 St. Ann St. Information: Joanne White, Curator 780-418-6001, curatormhm@artsandheritage.ca MUTTART CONSERVATORY Memories of Magenta Art Exhibition. Until June 24. Where: 9626 96 A St. PETER ROBERTSON GALLERY Robin Smith-Peck: The Steamfitter’s Guide Robin Smith-Peck’s practice includes composing with invented theoretical forms. This body of prints begins with one visual reference (a book displayed with the exhibition) that is examined, expanded & layered to produce a richness and complexity. Opening reception Thursday, June 23 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Until July 12. Nomi Stricker: Between Sleep and Wake Nomi Stricker’s recent paintings depict curious and improbable space, sites explored on a year travelling abroad. Memories, imaginings and source photographs are fused, morphing into fantastical abstract landscapes. Opening reception Thursday, June 23 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Until July 12. Kirsty Templeton Davidge: Hole-And-Corner Templeton Davidge presents intimate and sensitively rendered portraits. Cropped perspectives of the human form highlight hands, backs and clothing. Where she depicts faces, they are secretive and elusive. Opening reception Thursday, June 23, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Until July 12. Where: 12323 104 Ave. Information: 780-455-7479, info@ probertsongallery.com PRO’S ART GALLERY Summer Sizzler Selection Featuring paintings from many of our talented local artists. Join us for the artists’ reception on Wednesday, June 22, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday to July 29.
Lesley Lambert and Tunde Vari are among the artists exhibiting their work at Pro’s Art Gallery spring exhibition. Until July 1. Where: 17971 106A Ave. Information: Gene Prokop, 780-486-6661 PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES OF ALBERTA Marlena Wyman: Illuminating the Diary of Alda Dale Randal. The exhibit of artist, former archivist and third-generation prairie woman Marlena Wyman is inspired by the 1920 diary of Alberta homesteader Alda Dale Randall, held in the collection of the Provincial Archives of Alberta. Until Aug. 20. Where: 8555 Roper Road
Information: culture.alberta.ca/paa SCOTT GALLERY Richard Tosczak: Open Works An exhibition of new works by artist Richard Tosczak. Featured are figurative sculptures in bronze and hydrocal, paintings and a selection of drawings. The subjects of these works are the human figure and the studies of horses and elephants. Until June 30. Where: 10411 124 St. Information: Heather Hamel, scottgallery.com SPRUCE GROVE ART GALLERY Seniors Show & Sale Until June 25. Where: 35-5 Ave., Spruce Grove Information: alliedartscouncil.com STANLEY A MILNER LIBRARY REDress Photography Project, a photographic exhibition raising awareness of the 1,181 missing and murdered aboriginal women. Until June 30. Where: 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., 2nd Floor at the Aboriginal Collection Information: epl.ca/art-gallery STRATHCONA COUNTY ART GALLERY Strathcona Salon Series This exhibition features Strathcona County’s amazing artistic talent. Until June 26. Where: #120, 501 Festival Ave. Information: 780-410-8585, artgallery@strathcona.ca THE FRONT GALLERY Summer Salon II This show features photography by David Lachapelle, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Alfredo Jaar and others. This show focuses on the ability of these artists to produce photography as more than a study of form and nature, but an analysis of perception itself. Opening reception Thursday, June 23, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Until July 14. Where: 12323 104 Ave. Information: thefrontgallery.com UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA MUSEUMS GALLERIES China Through the Lens of John Thomson (1868-1872) This is the first exhibition devoted to the images of China taken by the Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921). Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday: noon to 6 p.m., Saturday: noon to 4 p.m. Until July 30. The Mactaggart Art Collection: Beyond the Lens Selections from the renowned Mactaggart Art Collection. Gallery hours: Thursday- Friday: noon to 6 p.m., Saturday: noon to 4 p.m. Until July 30. Where: 10230 Jasper Ave. Information: museums@ualberta.ca UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA BRUCE PEEL SPECIAL COLLECTIONS George Baxter, Master Colour Printer A milestone in the art of colour printing, George Baxter’s patented process used oil-based, coloured inks to produce engraved prints of extraordinary detail and beauty. Tuesday to Aug. 19. Where: B7 Rutherford South Information: 780-492-5998, bpsc. library.ualberta.ca VASA ART GALLERIES Voyage to Future Places Until June 24. Where: 25 Sir Winston Churchill Ave. Information: vasa-art.com, 780460-5990 WEST END GALLERY Garden Show Rejoice in the season of gardens in full bloom with work by Claude A. Simard, Paul Jorgensen, Sabina, Dominique Desmeules, Robert Savignac, Annabelle Marquis, Élène Gamache, Glen Semple, Alain Bédard, and Joanne Gauthier. Also featuring glass works by Tammy Hudgeon, David Thai, Lois Scott, Darren Petersen, Robert Held, and Paull Rodrigue. Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Until June 30. Where: 10337 124 St. Information: art@westendgalleryltd.com, 780-488-4892