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DOWNTOWN EVENTS: MARCH 2010
Updated March 04, 2010 |
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We add, by request, events which are easily accessible
by City Rapid Transit at locations such as the Agricom, Rexall Place, the Jubilee Auditorium and the University
of Alberta. Please contact webmaster@decl.org if you would like to add an event to our listings.
Please check with all venues in case there
are time changes or event cancellations.
See the end of each month for additional ongoing events. |
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Mar 02
Mar 03
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Cold Climate Construction Conference
& Expo
Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue
The premier event for design, engineering and construction professionals, building and project owners, managers
and investors, encompassing the latest innovations in cold climate techniques and technologies.
www.coldconstruction.ca
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Mar 03
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Music Wednesdays at Noon
FREE EVENT
McDougall United Church
Bring your lunch and enjoy a free classical music performance
12:10 to 12:50 pm
Gordon Ritchie Celtic harp
Lower level banquet hall, 10025 - 101 Street and Macdonald Drive
ALL WELCOME
For more information, call: 780-468.4964
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Mar 05
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Downtown Dining Week
Savour customized culinary
cuisine at its best for ten tasty days (and evenings) during Edmonton's Annual Downtown Dining Week. Sponsored
and organized by the Downtown Business Association and hosted by a number of downtown restaurants, Downtown Dining
Week gives you the chance to experience chic urban menus at modest pricing. Choose from a selection of appetizers,
entrees and desserts for $15, $25 and/or $50 per person.
www.edmontondowntown.com
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Mar 05
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Mozart Treasures
2009 Friday Masters
Winspear Centre 7:30 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 06
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Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards
2010
Shaw Conference Centre
FREE EVENT
9797 Jasper Avenue
Everyone is invited to attend the upcoming Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards at the Shaw Conference Centre's
beautiful "Hall D." A presentation of the Métis Nation of Alberta, these awards celebrate and
support excellence among our Aboriginal youth. Join a host of local dignitaries in recognizing these dedicated
young award winners. Free admission includes an exciting awards program, live entertainment, DJ dance part and
refreshments.
Free tickets at all Ticketmaster Locations
Contact: Métis Nation of Alberta 780-423-2237 ext. 2238
Email: dbenson@metis.org
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Mar 05
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Mozart Treasures
2009 Friday Masters
Winspear Centre 8:00 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 06
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Under the African Sky
On Saturday, March 6th Siyawela
Foundation (Every Life Matters) is hosting a fun evening with proceeds going to projects in rural South Africa.
Evening includes an original one-act play, 'Mona Leseding', by Toronto-based actor Tsholo Khalema, about her life
growing up in apartheid South Africa; live entertainment by Keshotu Performers, and African Caribbean Drummers;
silent auction that will have several ethnic items; and yummy food.
All of this will be held on the 2nd floor of the Citadel Theatre in the Tucker Amphitheatre with doors opening
at 7 pm and live entertainment starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets (includes finger foods): $30 in advance; $35 at the
door
Buy your tickets now at www.siyawela.ca
For more info call Kathy at 780 497 5632.
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Mar 06
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Ace Awards 2010
Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue
Follow us down the rabbit hole to celebrate Edmonton's best advertisements at the annual ACE Awards. Here, all
the work is exhibited, awards presented, combining for unparalleled opportunity to view the output and network
with the industry's best.
ACE Members: $105.00/Table of 10: $1,050
Non-Members: $130.00 Students: $105.00
www.theaceawards.ca
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Mar 10
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Music Wednesdays at Noon
FREE EVENT
McDougall United Church
Bring your lunch and enjoy a free classical music performance
12:10 to 12:50 pm
Alicia Au, Julie Amundsen and Jana Olson - Violin, cello and piano
Lower level banquet hall, 10025 - 101 Street and Macdonald Drive
ALL WELCOME
For more information, call: 780-468.4964
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Mar 10
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Piano Spectacular
2009 Symphony Specials
Winspear Centre 7:30 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 12
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Film: Goya's Ghosts
FREE EVENT
Alberta Gallery of Art, Ledcor Theatre
7:00 PM
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Directed By Milos Forman
Spain / 2006 / 114 minutes / English
The painter Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition when his muse, Ines, is arrested by the church for
heresy. Her father, Thomas, comes to him hoping that his connection with Brother Lorenzo, whom he is painting,
can secure the release of his daughter. www.youraga.ca. |
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Mar 12
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The Roby Lakatos Ensemble
2009 Robbins Pops
Winspear Centre 8:00 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 12
Mar 13
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Mom, Pop and Tots Fair
Enjoy a fun day with your
family!
Friday and Saturday 9-5
Northlands Edmonton Expo Centre, Hall A
7300 116 Ave NW
Easy LRT Access
www.edmontonshows.com
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Mar 13
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The Newspaper World Today
McDougall United Church
10025 - 101 Street - “In the Heart of the City”
9:00-10:30 am Men's Breakfast
with
Guest Speaker: John J. McDonald III, Publisher
The Edmonton Journal
How we receive news today has changed dramatically in recent years, and for the newspaper world, these are demanding
and challenging times. Come and get some insights into this world from the perspective of the Publisher of the
Edmonton Journal, who manages the paper in today’s complex world of instant communication.
Cost: $10 Please register in advance:
(780) 428-1818 or e-mail Dolores at dbell@mcdougallunited.com
THIS IS A PUBLIC COMMUNITY EVENT FOR ALL MEN
Register early and bring a friend!
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Mar 13
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The Roby Lakatos Ensemble
2009 Robbins Pops
Winspear Centre 8:00 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 14
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Hawksley Workman
Winspear Centre for Music
8 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
Tickets at the box office, 780.428.1414 or online
Hawksley Workman's music, although frequently mislabeled as folk, pop, or even glam-rock, vigorously rejects simple
categorization...the first time you find yourself in the audience of a Hawksley Workman concert, you don't know
what to expect. And then he begins to sing, and for everybody in the room, time stops.
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 16
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Soweto Gospel Choir
Winspear Centre for Music
8 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
Multiple Grammy winner The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African
Gospel music.
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 17
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Music Wednesdays at Noon
FREE EVENT
McDougall United Church
Bring your lunch and enjoy a free classical music performance
12:10 to 12:50 pm
Aldin Lowrey and Ariane Lowrey - Trombone and Piano
Lower level banquet hall, 10025 - 101 Street and Macdonald Drive
ALL WELCOME
For more information, call: 780-468.4964
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Mar 17
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Lecture Series, The Goya Lecture: Janis
Tomlinson
$15/$10 AGA Members
Alberta Gallery of Art, Ledcor Theatre
7:00 PM
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Professor Janis Tomlinson examines the evolution of Goya’s paintings of war and atrocity. www.youraga.ca.
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Mar 17
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Mozart's Oboe Concerto, 2009 Midweek
Classics
Winspear Centre for Music
7:30 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 18
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Art for Lunch presents
Degas: Sculptures in Motion
Free Event
Alberta Gallery of Art, 12:10-12:50
pm
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
What do scholars mean when they say that Edgar Degas’ sculptures are figures in motion? How is it that Degas was
able to radically challenge European standards of sculptures? What links his work and 20th century abstract art?
www.youraga.ca.
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Mar 18
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Downtown Docs presents: "Waterlife"
Stanley Milner Library
Free Event
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square,
6:30 pm
Water, water is everywhere in this NFB ode to the Great Lakes. Co-produced with Primitive Entertainment Inc., Waterlife
tells the epic story of our continent's Great Lakes not only as an essential resource area, but also through the
voices of both human and animal inhabitants. Water has been called "blue gold" and many thoughtful people
consider the ways we treat, mistreat and commoditize this life-giving fluid to be of the utmost importance for
ongoing debate. The National Film Board website calls Waterlife a "cinematic poem about the beauty of water
and the dangers of taking it for granted." Soundtrack lovers will be treated to music from Sigur Ros, Sufjan
Sttevens, Robbie Robertson, Sam Roberts and Brian Eno.
2009/109 minutes
www.epl.ca www.nfb.ca
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Mar 20
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Women of Influence: Making a Difference
McDougall United Church
10025 - 101 Street - “In the Heart of the City”
11:30 am to 12:50 pm Luncheon
with
RACHEL NOTLEY, MLA - Edmonton Strathcona
Rachel Notley comes from a family devoted to public service. She is articulate and passionate about politics and
is steadfast in her commitment to the greater good for the citizens of Alberta. Come hear about her work in the
Provincial Legislature and the wider community.
Cost: $10 Please register in advance
(780) 428-1818 or e-mail Dolores at dbell@mcdougallunited.com
THIS IS A PUBLIC COMMUNITY EVENT FOR ALL WOMEN
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Mar 20
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U of A Mixed Chorus 66th Annual
Spring Concert
Winspear Centre for Music
8:00 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 21
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Musica Latina
Winspear Centre for Music
2:00 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 22
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Mayor's Celebration of the Arts
Winspear Centre for Music
7:00 pm
"I invite all Edmontonians
to join PACE and me as we celebrate some of the best artistic talents our city has to offer!" said Mayor Stephen
Mandel. "It is an evening of awards and sample-sized performances from some of our city's most talented artists
and performers. I promise you will leave this tantalizing taste of entertainment craving more of what Edmonton's
arts community serves up. Tickets are now on sale, so get yours before they are gone!"
4 Sir Winston Churchill Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 23
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Enterprise Quartet Afternoon Concert
#6
FREE EVENT
Enterprise Square Atrium
Enterprise Square, University
of Alberta Downtown Campus
10230 Jasper Avenue, Bay LRT Station
A presentation of masterworks by Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Brahms, with concert introductions by guest
U of A scholars.
All concerts start at 4:30 PM and are free of charge.
Dare to discover Music!
www.music.ualberta.ca http://guillaume.tardif.com
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Mar 24
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Music Wednesdays at Noon
FREE EVENT
McDougall United Church
Bring your lunch and enjoy a free classical music performance
12:10 to 12:50 pm
Diana Nuttal and Lillian Upright - Cello and Piano
Lower level banquet hall, 10025 - 101 Street and Macdonald Drive
ALL WELCOME
For more information, call: 780-468.4964
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Mar 24
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DECL Annual General Meeting
The DECL AGM will take place
in the Yellow Studio
in the AGA Singhmar Centre for Art Education
Alberta Art Gallery
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Registration at 6:45 pm, meeting at 7:00 pm
Memberships may be purchased at the door
Special guest, Janet Riopel, consultant for the Katz Group
will be speaking about the arena proposal/concept and taking questions
Refreshments available
We hope to see you there!
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Mar 25
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Mac & Cheese Luncheon
Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue
The Mac & Cheese luncheon is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Inner City Agencies Foundation (ICAF). The
luncheon is one of Edmonton's premiere fundraising events and is well attended by generous individuals including
community leaders, local celebrities, business people and news media.
www.icaf.ca
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Mar 26
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Film: The Red Shoes
FREE EVENT
Alberta Gallery of Art, Ledcor Theatre
7:00 PM
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Directed By Milos Forman
Spain / 2006 / 114 minutes / English
A glorious Technicolor epic that influenced generations of filmmakers, artists and aspiring ballerinas, The Red
Shoes intricately weaves backstage life with the thrill of performance. A young ballerina (Moira Shearer) is torn
between two forces: the composer who loves her (Marius Goring), and the impresario determined to fashion her into
a great dancer (Anton Walbrook). www.youraga.ca.
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Mar 26
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Vivaldi's Guitar Concerto
Winspear Centre for Music
7:30 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 27
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Vivaldi's Guitar Concerto
Winspear Centre for Music
78:00 pm
4 Sir Winston Churchill
Square, 99 Street and 102 Avenue
www.winspearcentre.com
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Mar 29
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Hedley with Special Guests Boys
Like Girls, Stereos and Fefe Dobson
Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue
General Admission All-Ages Event with Licensed Beer Gardens for Partons of Legal Drinking Age.
www.ticketmaster.com
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MARCH ONGOING EVENTS |
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March
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Alberta Legislature Tours
FREE EVENT
Take a free guided tour of Alberta's
captivating Legislature Building.
Meet at the Legislature Pedway Mall/Interpretive Centre.
January hours
Mon-Fri: tours are offered hourly from 9 am to 3 pm
Sat-Sun & Holidays: tours are offered hourly from 12 noon to 4 pm
Alberta Legislature Visitor Services, 108 Street and 98 Avenue Edmonton
Phone: 780.427.7362 (Toll Free 780.310.0000)
www.assembly.ab.ca
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Feb
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Audrey's Books
Visit Kath MacLean Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 1:30 to 5:00 pm.
www.audreys.ca |
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Alberta Craft Council: Recipients
of the 2009 Alberta Craft Awards
10186 – 106 Street
Exhibition to February 20
The Alberta Craft Council is pleased to honour the recipients of the 5th annual Alberta Craft Awards in the first
Discovery Gallery exhibition of 2010. Designed to honour individuals and groups who make significant contributions
to Alberta’s fine craft culture, the Alberta Craft Awards not only stimulate awareness and instil distinction for
fine craft in Alberta, they also invigorate and give prominence to deserving artists and their work.
www.albertacraft.ab.ca
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Alberta Craft Council: Thirty
10186 – 106 Street
Exhibition to April 03
The Alberta Craft Council celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2010. THIRTY includes 30 pieces and written insights
from a selection of long-term, emerging and new members. Each piece selected for this exhibition is representative
of an artist’s involvement with the Craft Council. Many are from the past, such as a year when an ACC award was
received, or when an artist joined the ACC board, or participated in a memorable ACC exhibition or event. Others
are more recent work that shows some aspect of the ACC’s current role in their careers; and some represent or speculate
a future that a member sees for their career or for the fine craft scene in general. THIRTY looks back and forward,
through craft objects… and ACC member’s thoughts.
www.albertacraft.ab.ca
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Additional events can be found at:
Downtown Business Association
Edmonton Public Library.
Citadel
Theatre
Winspear
Centre
Alberta
Legislature
The
Eddie Bus
McKay
Avenue School
Edmonton
Queen Riverboat
Art
Gallery of Alberta in Enterprise Square
Audreys
Books
City Market on 104 Street
Shaw
Conference Centre
Alberta
Craft Council
McDougall
United Church
Metro
Cinema
Starlite
Room, Temple, Brixx Bar & Grill |
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