2010 Schedule of Events & Special Programs

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JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 20O9 2008 2007 2006

Artifact or fiction?

A Galt Donor Appreciation Event

You and a Guest are invited to an exclusive event where the answer to important questions will be revealed!

• Hors d'oeuvres and wine
• Music by Herb Hicks, Sheena Lawson
  and others
• Tours of the new exhibits, and more.
• Dress is business casual

RSVP to Lori by Wed MAR 17, at 403.320-4219 or email.

Sat 03 |
10:00 - 2:00

Treasures and Curiosities
from around the World

• Bring the family out for our annual must-hop-to event for the Easter Bunny!
• Younger children will enjoy crafts and meeting the Easter Bunny; older children will enjoy special activities as we feature Treasures & Curiosities in our special exhibit gallery.

National Volunteer Week Celebration

Who: Past and present volunteers and staff, and guests
What: Supper, prizes, entertainment, exhibits, and more!
FREE for volunteers, $9+ GST for guests

RSVP to Lori by APR 10, at 403.320-4219 and please let her know asap about any dietary restrictions/vegetarian needs

Historic Lethbridge Festival

Fabulous events, including

Taste of Downtown
Historic Lethbridge Festival Fundraiser

A chance to have a fun night out with friends to see what is new in the downtown and stop by well-established favourite restaurants. Sample foods and learn about the history of the buildings. Sells out every year so get your tickets early! Organized and coordinated by the Galt Museum for Historic Lethbridge Festival.

Only 200 tickets available: $20/person, on sale APR 5

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

The first concert of the 2010 Fort Macleod International Festival (formerly Windy Mountain Music Festival), with music director Rivka Golani, is presented at the Galt in a partnership inspired by the Blackfoot Shirts exhibit.

Featuring the world premiere of two musical compositions inspired by Blackfoot culture, along with other Canadian compositions and music by Johannes Brahms, the evening begins with Preludes (pre-concert talks).

PROGRAM and TICKET details >>

Contact Leslie by email for more information

Sat 05 |
10:00 - 5:00

Museum Community Day

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

Contact Leslie by email for more information

Thu 01 |
1:00 - 5:00

Museum Community Day

Canada Day

free admission and special activities throughout the afternoon.

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

Fri 10 |
4:00 - 10:00

Attend in your doctor or nurse costume to celebrate the centennial of the Galt Hospital! Try beers, wines and spirits and enjoy pizza, all while supporting the Galt with this annual sell-out fundraiser.

Limited tickets available: $8/person, pre-sale tickets for annual pass holders begins AUG 03; tickets on sale to the public AUG 10; $1/sample tickets available at the event.

Beer may be good for bones: study, CBCnews, FEB 9, 2010

Fri-Sat
17-18 |
10:00-4:30
Sun 19 |
1:00-4:30

Southern Alberta is home to many talented artists who create three dimensional artwork. The intriguing range of expression, media, style, genre, colour and size is examined in this juried exhibit.

All works shown in the Community Savings Learning Studio. Afternoon demonstrations in the Friends of the Galt Board Room and Small Meeting Room.

Contact Curator Wendy Aitkens for more information: 403.320-3907 or send an email

Admission is free for ArtWalk viewing. Admission is charged to visit the Discovery Hall exhibits.

Volunteer & Staff Potluck BBQ
South Patio

A fun, casual get-together for staff and volunteers, and their families, located on the patio or inside if the weather is poor.

RSVP to Lori by SEP 14 along with what side dish or dessert you will provide: 403.320-4219 or by email

details on programs TOURS page >>

Movie Madness
Viewing Gallery

This year, the Galt offers a three-day, pre-Halloween Movie Madness featuring the cult classic "Rocky Horror Picture Show", an "Exorcist" Movie Marathon and a Zombie Movies Marathon!

Prizes for best costumes!

TICKETS available at Galt Beer Tasting SEP 10 [for pass holders], SEP 15 [general public] only 200 tickets available for each screening! | contact Lori at 403.320-4219 or by email for more information or to reserve tickets.

Check our Adopt-an-Artifact site to"adopt" one of our artifacts - a fun way to help raise funds for the museum! Photos and information on selected artifacts are featured, along with instructions on how to place your bid.

PLEASE NOTE: although you do not gain ownership of the artifact, you will receive a photo and a chance to have a behind-the-scenes tour of Collections in 2011 to see your sponsored artifact.

Makes a fun and unique Christmas present!

Winter Holiday Party

All past and present staff and volunteers are invited to join us for an evening of good food and company as we ring in winter and the many holidays and festivities that come with it!

Free for volunteers; cost tbd for guests. RSVP to Lori by NOV 15: 403.320-4219 or by email

Members' Holiday Shopping Event

A special afternoon for Annual Pass holders! Enjoy demonstrations of hand-made crafts and yummy refreshments

PLUS, today only, receive an addition discount on your Museum Store purchase [excl. consignment items] . Should you purchase an Annual Pass today, you will be eligible to receive the discount!

Behind-the-Scenes Collections Tours will also be held [pre-registration required, free for pass holders].

Sat 18 |
10:00 - 2:00

Museum Community Day

Free admission, programs and activities celebrating the opening of the special exhibit Fakes, Frauds & Forgeries.

Contact Leslie by email for more information

Fri 22 | 7:00

PLEASE NOTE: date in JAN 2010 Leisure Guide is incorrect

Scotch & Burns
Viewing Gallery

Join the Galt for this verrry special celebration of the Scottish poet's birth. Try haggis, join in on the songs, and enjoy performances by the Lethbridge Highland Dancers and Lethbridge Scottish Country Dance Club, all followed by a Scotch Tasting [tickets at the event]. This year, event honours and commemmorates long-time supporter Stewart Christie.

You don't have to be Scottish to attend!

Tickets go on sale JAN 02 and at the door.
Admission $3/$1* | free for children 6 and under
* annual pass holders

Contact Lori by email for more information

Sat 20 |
10:00 - 4:30

Museum Community Day

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

Contact Leslie by email for more information