Around Town - March 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  February 2008  January 2008  December 2007

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

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

Ski & Snowboard Resorts

You'll stop complaining about the cold if you take advantage of the ski/snowboard resorts right here in Edmonton!! Did you realize that there are three resorts in the city and another just outside? All offer learn-to-ski (or snowboard) packages if you have never hit the slopes before, and they have cheap lift tickets if you go the last two hours of the day. Check them out online: Edmonton Ski Club (near the Muttart Conservatory) at edmontonskiclub.com Sunridge (in the Strathcona Science Park, near 17th Street and the Yellowhead) at sunridgeskiarea.com Snow Valley (alongside the Whitemud at 119th Street) at snowvalley.ab.ca and Rabbit Hill (just southwest of town) at rabbithill.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 until April 13th, "The Kitchen Witches". mayfieldtheatre.ca

Northlands Agricom

Northlands Agricom is located at 116 Avenue & 73 Street. There are several special events in March.

•  March 6 to 10 - Trends The Apparel Show 2008
•  March 13 to 16 - Edmonton Boat & Sportsmen Show 2008
•  March 26 to 29 - Northlands Farm & Ranch Show