Live theatre is making a return to Lethbridge. New West Theatre has announced its bringing two new live shows starting in mid-December. First up, the New West ensemble is bringing Ode to Joy, a music-comedy revue to stage, with Sexy Laundry taking the stage in February. Artistic Director with New West Theatre, Kelly Reay, […]Read More
An Indigenous student from the University of Lethbridge has designed a t-shirt that is now the theme for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. As Micah Quinn explains, the student has a personal connection to residential schools within her family, and this day hits pretty close to home.Read More
As part of Reconciliation month and efforts through the City, a new art mural has been installed outside the Telus centre in downtown Lethbridge. The City of Lethbridge, through the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee, Telus, Heart of Our City Committee, and Public Art Committee put out a call for Indigenous artists to create an art […]Read More
Electrical boxes around Galt Gardens have been redesigned with new vinyl art displays thanks to some local artists. It’s all in the efforts to spruce up the downtown, while giving artists a place to show off their work. The project is in partnership between the Allied Arts Council, Public Art Committee and the City […]Read More
Streets Alive Mission has unveiled a new mosaic on the southside of their building thanks to a partnership with the University of Lethbridge’s Integrated Management Experience. Over the span of 3 months, the Mosaic was created with tiles that were used to create the larger image. Community members who bought a tile would upload […]Read More
Hollywood films such as GhostBusters Afterlife, Interstellar and Let Him Go have been filmed in the town of Fort Macleod. Currently Main Street is the set for HBO’s series The Last of Us. Main Street has been transformed into three different sets throughout the last two days, with business names being changed, awnings and flags […]Read More
A concert being held in Lethbridge next Wednesday will have quite the view. The Wide Skies Re-Imagined event put on by Geomatic Attic will be hosted on the rooftop of the Park ‘n’ Ride terminal downtown. The event will feature Leeroy Stagger and MonkeyJunk. Artistic Director with Geomatic Attic, Mike Spencer, says the City […]Read More
You may experience some hootenanny around Galt Gardens this month. That is because it is also the name of a comedy troupe that is performing on Rotary Square at Casa. Hootenanny is putting on a free, outdoor, family-friendly play called The Risky Yet Rewarding Adventure of Pearl and Dot. Stage Manager for the troupe, Serena […]Read More
When exploring downtown Lethbridge, you may start to stumble upon a few new art murals located in the back alleys. The new murals are a new initiative to give local artists a place to present their work while revitalizing the city. The project is in collaboration between the City of Lethbridge and Heart of […]Read More
Casa just announced their grand re-opening of the facility earlier this month. It includes the Inside-Out exhibition. The display brings together artists from the Lethbridge area, and works from nationally respected artists. The Curator and Gallery Services Manager for Casa, Darcy Logan, says this is an exciting way to showcase the talent of artists in […]Read More
Indigenous artists are being encouraged to design artworks that will be installed for residents in Lethbridge to see. The Telus building on 4th Avenue will be beautified, as this project is meant to showcase the talents of Blackfoot and other Indigenous peoples who live in our city. The artwork will be displayed from September until […]Read More
The next time you visit the Galt Museum in Lethbridge you may notice something a little different on the outside. A new mural has been erected featuring familiar faces past and present in our community. Since 2011, the Galt Museum & Archives has featured a large 1950s photograph of a crowd of shoppers beside its […]Read More
Helen Schuler Nature Centre is re-opening their indoor exhibit experience featuring two new exhibits to check out. Resource Development Coordinator for the centre, Curtis Goodman gives us a sneak peek at what they are. The Landscaping Wilderness art display is available to see until the end of the month. Built for Life on the Prairies […]Read More
Fans of all things nerdy will gather online for the Bunka Hashi, Nerdy Christmas In July. The convention will feature anime, cosplay, and video games in a virtual artist alley and vendors room. The Chair of the Bunka Hashi Organizing Committee, Jonathan Neilson, says the group has reached out to the artists and vendors to […]Read More
A community group has teamed up to bring smiles to the faces of seniors and community members in Coaldale. The Chalk and Walk event provides chalk to anyone who wants to make art on the sidewalk to brighten up someone’s day. As Micah Quinn explains, there are big prizes for those who participate.Read More
Lethbridge’s new logo design is receiving some mixed reviews. But local design businesses are unhappy that the contract was awarded to The Met Agency in Edmonton, and not a local designer. Owner of Inspire Marketing and Media, Jenelle Wensley is disappointed that her’s and other businesses in the city were not given an opportunity to […]Read More
Entertainment lovers will be heading back to enjoy live performances this summer in Alberta. New West Theatre is hosting a number of music, dance, and comedy acts. Arts in the Parks will feature performances throughout parks in our city. There will be one event each weekend with a multitude of local artists performing. The Artistic […]Read More
With yesterday’s relaunch of the “Open for Summer Plan”, Stage 2 included the reopening of entertainment venues, including the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Along with the reopening, two new exhibits will be on display for the community to see. Curtis Goodman, Resource Development Coordinator at Helen Schuler, says they are excited to have people check […]Read More
A Lethbridge Tourist Attraction is now open for the summer months. The Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens has opened their doors to the public after postponing the opening for a month due to COVID-19 restrictions. With summer shortly around the corner in southern Alberta, more and more people are looking to get outside and explore the […]Read More
Chances are you may have seen a hollowed out tree in Nicholas Sheran Park. This isn’t any normal tree, inside are rocks and pieces of wood painted with words of kindness. As Micah Quinn explains, the students who started the idea wanted to show the community they are being thought of.Read More
A new program is encouraging young artists to get inspired by nature. The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is looking for artists under 18 to showcase their work in the Inspired by Nature Youth Art Exhibition. Art can include anything from drawings, paintings all the way to photography and music. A spokesperson with the Nature Centre […]Read More
Many would argue that music is a vital part of any community. The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra has made it their mission to help students learn their instruments, whether it be in person, or online. As Micah Quinn explains, a mentorship program has allowed the orchestra to connect with students to train them with their technique, […]Read More
The Casa Art Gallery is breathing new life into the windows of the centre. A fundraiser called Pop Into Spring has begun to support arts programming. All of the funds will be going towards helping young artists in our community. Ceramic pots of plants have been set up to highlight local artists along with a […]Read More
The Alberta government says that it is changing public health restrictions to allow drive-in events to take place throughout the province. That includes Drive In movies here in our city. Prior to that, owner/operator of The Movie Mill, Len Binning said he had received the green light from Alberta Health Services over the weekend to host […]Read More
There is one thing that many of us agree on when it comes to things we miss doing before the pandemic began. It is going to the movies. While there are no immediate plans for the province to allow moviegoers to return to the cinemas, one theatre owner/operator is putting a new twist, or rather […]Read More
The Galt Museum & Archives will be making the front window space of the museum more inclusive to all southern Albertans. Since 2011, the outside window of the museum has featured pictures from the 1950s of a group of shoppers. The museum is asking the community to submit pictures that will be put together into […]Read More
Students from school divisions within Lethbridge submitted works of art last year as a part of “Art’s Alive and Well In Our Homes!” This year, the program is called “Virtually Installed: Lethbridge Schools. Students. Art.” It will be moved to an online setting. Kathy Knelsen is the Art Show Coordinator, and she says the beautiful […]Read More
A Shakespearean classic will be offered to residents of our city by the Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society. The group of actors will be performing a Midsummer Night’s Dream in a socially distanced performance outside. The Society’s President, Kate Connolly, says that the group is excited to be able to offer entertainment once again in a […]Read More
Seniors in our community were able to sit down and enjoy a recorded concert recently. The Sakamoto Agency started an initiative where they book artists to play prerecorded concerts to 100 care homes across the country. The idea was to inspire seniors who have felt isolated during the pandemic. In Lethbridge, the Edith Cavell Care […]Read More
The power of music can liven up a person’s day in an instant. A University of Lethbridge percussion teacher put on an online percussion clinic today to showcase his talents and bring joy to viewers during the pandemic. Joe Porter got his start with percussion when he was younger after his brother bought a drum […]Read More
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