2012 Schedule of Events & Special Programs

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Bring your favourite Valentine… or bring your favourite group to High Tea with the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra.

Enjoy delicious petit-fours and sandwiches traditional to a high tea prepared by The View's Executive Chef, Trevis LeDuc and guest chef, Regional Chef Jeff Shaw - served in style by Friends and Galt Museum Board members - with romantic musical selections by The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra. Children are welcome!

In addition to parking at The View, a motor coach will be available to take you to there from at the Galt Museum & Archives at 2:00 pm.

Event will be held at
The View at Lethbridge | 110 Scenic Dr N
Dress: to impress

Limited tickets available beginning JAN 12 at the Galt Museum Store: $25/person

A fundraiser presented by the Friends of the Galt Museum in support of the Galt Museum's educational initiatives such as the bussing program.

A Galt Donor VIP Appreciation Party

A fabulous party featuring the popular (Arti)Fact or Fiction - can YOU tell which Galt staff/volunteers are telling the truth about our artifacts? - exhibit tours, complimentary beverages, h'ors oeuvres and entertainment.

By invitation

Contact Chris for more information at 403.320-4219 or send an email

Earth Hour 2012

This Earth Hour, celebrate your action for the planet with the people of the world by switching off your lights for an hour, then go beyond the hour. Galt Museum activities tba.

Sat 07 |
10:00 - 2:00

Event includes admission to the Discovery Hall. The Easter Bunny will also be there! Fun for kids of all ages!

ADMISSION COST: $4 [$3*]/child age 1+; adults free | * annual pass holder rate

Discover Lethbridge's cultural, historical and natural treasures as you explore a new site each day, including: Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Galt Museum & Archives and a New West Theatre.

register by March 26 | details at saag.ca

“Troublemakers: Working Albertans, 1900-1950" is a 60-minute musical multi-media piece documenting the history of working people in Alberta–tales of resilience and hope, immigration, internment, and the Depression–through songs written by Juno-nominated songwriter Maria Dunn.

TICKETS tba

Sun 13 |
1:00 - 4:30

Museum Community Day

Free admission, programs and activities throughout the day celebrating the opening of the new exhibit.

Contact Leslie by email for more information

Thu 21 |
7:00 - 9:00

Summer Wine & Beer Tasting
presented by The Wine Cavern

Join The Wine Cavern at this tasty fundraiser for the Galt!

Leave your bank/credit card at home! Your ALL INCLUSIVE ticket includes:

• Samples of 45 wines
• Samples of 40+ beer products
• Imported cheese and fruit for pairings
• Riedel gourmet wine glass
• Wine Cavern bottle opener keychain
  
• Admission to exhibits
• $20 tax receipt

Tickets are $50 each and available at the Galt Museum Store and before the event at the door. Great Father's Day gift idea!

Contact Chris for more information at 403.320-4219 or send an email

Sun 01 |
1:00 - 5:00

Museum Community Day

Canada Day

Celebrate Canada's 145th birthday by visiting our summer Sports exhibit, and enjoy games, a Canada Day exhibit treasure hunt, and some old-fashioned crafts.

Contact Leslie for more information: 403.320-4700 or send an email

Scenic Plaza Whoop-Up Days BBQ
Galt Museum South Patio

Join the businesses of Scenic Plaza at our annual Whoop-Up Days fundraiser - enjoy beef-on-a-bun, beans and a pop, and entertainment too, all for only $3. All proceeds will support a local charity.

• Wear your cowboy/western wear!
• Facepainting will be available!

Sponsored by CBI Health Group, Galt Museum & Archives, Green Acres Foundation, Servus Credit Union, and Tim Hortons Scenic Drive.

Fri 07 |
4:30 - 10:00

This sell-out Galt Museum fundraiser offers dozens of products to sample, entertainment, contests, and a silent auction too!

Ticket details TBA

For more information call 403.320-4219 or send an email

TBA

Sun 07 |
1:00 - 5:00

date to be confirmed

Museum Community Day

Free admission, programs and activities throughout the day celebrating the opening of the new exhibit.

Contact Leslie by email for more information

details will be available on programs TOURS page >>

Volunteer Holiday Party

Galt Museum volunteers and their guest[s] of all ages are invited to join us for a get-together.

RSVP to Chris at 403.320-4219 or by email

open to the public

Sample yummy treats, enjoy seasonal beverages & entertainment... our relaxed, after-hours shopping experience and unique products in the Museum Store will allow you to think outside the Christmas box!

Annual Pass Holders save 20%
your invitation will be mailed to you

Preferred Customers save 15% *
email us for invitation details

* Should you purchase an Annual Pass at the event,
you will be eligible to receive the 20% discount

Sat 21

Scotch Tasting starts 6:30

All Ages Program
starts 7:00

Viewing Gallery

Join us for our annual celebration of the birthday of Scottish poet Robbie Burns. Starting at 7:00 join in piping in of the haggis, odes to the bard, and enjoy performances by dancers, and singers too.

Scotch Tasting [tickets at the event] with Kyle Bains from Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits lasts until the Scotch runs dry. Oh, and try haggis too! You don't have to be Scottish to attend!

Tickets at the door, per person:
$3 public | $1 Annual Pass Holders
free for children 6 and under

Sun 22 |
1:00 - 4:30

Museum Community Day

Free admission, programs and activities throughout the afternoon celebrating the opening of the new exhibit.

Contact Leslie by email for more information