Around Town - May 2008
| Our newsletter editor and her elves do such a wonderful job
collecting information on events around town that may be of
interest to Newcomers, we decided to put the suggestions on
the web. This is not an exhaustive list of everything going
on around town and may not be completely accurate as things
change, but we hope it gives you some ideas. Links have been
added to sites with more information. |
Past Around Town
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 Alberta Legislature Building (free)
Visit the beautiful Alberta Legislature Building and learn about
Alberta’s history! There are tours every hour, on the hour, from
9am to 3pm Mon-Fri, noon to 4pm weekends and holidays (or you can
wander around by yourself). Also, check out the Interpretive Centre
where kids can try on ceremonial robes and adults can browse the
gift shop. Info at: www.assembly.ab.ca. Parking available on 107th
Street between the Legislature Building and 99th Avenue. Alberta Legislature Preview.pdf
Catalyst Theatre
This theatre at 8529 103 Street is the only professional theatre company in the
city mandated to produce wholly original work. Check out their schedule..
edmontonplus.ca/arts_entertainment/catalyst_theatre_society
Citadel Theatre
The Citadel Theatre is Canada’s largest not-for-profit theatre
and is located in the heart of downtown Edmonton. It houses five
performing spaces: Shoctor Theatre, Maclab Theatre, Rice Theatre,
Tucker Amphitheatre and Zeidler Hall. It is on 99th Street and Shocter
Alley (just up from Jasper Avenue). There is a parking garage right
underneath the theatre. www.citadeltheatre.com.
City Arts Center
Winter is often a time when we vow to improve ourselves. You can
practice yoga, study pottery, learn how to foxtrot, explore Thai
cooking, make wire jewelery, and sample all kinds of visual art
skills at the City Arts Centre. This wonderful city-run institution,
on 83rd Avenue and 109th Street, offers all kinds of courses (for
both adults and children) - some once-a-week for three months, others
for just a few hours on one day. Check it out online www.edmonton.ca
(click on attractions) or just call 496-6955 and they will send
you a list of the course offerings right to your house! www.edmonton.ca
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra - Winspear
In February see Big Band, Jazz, Broadway as well as classic symphony
concerts. www.winspearcentre.com
Mayfield Dinner Theatre
Subscriptions for 2008 are now on sale! You'll enjoy five superb
buffets and shows, at a price you're sure to applaud. Ask about
their 2-year subscription for guaranteed savings! Currently playing
April 18 - June 22, 2008, "The Full Monty". mayfieldtheatre.ca
Northlands Agricom
Northlands Agricom is located at 116 Avenue & 73 Street. There
are several special events every month.
northlands.com
Royal Alberta Museum 
Royal Alberta Museum is at 12845 102nd Avenue. Alberta's natural and human history museum houses a permanent collection of three
main galleries. The Natural History Gallery offers specimens of plants, animals, birds, insects, fossils and minerals.
The fossil gallery displays extinct beasts from ancient Alberta, with the bug room containing live specimens from around the world.
The Syncrude Gallery tells the story of the aboriginal culture and history. The wild Alberta galley encourages visitors to look at
Alberta environment from a different perspective.
Allow 2 hours Open Daily; closed Dec 24-25. Admission $10 adults, $7 students with ID, $5 (5-17), Half price Sat-Sun between (9-11)
www.royalbertamuseum.ca
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