2009 Schedule of Events & Special Programs

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JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2008 2007 2006 2010

Sat JAN 24 | 7:00 pm

Scotch & Burns
Viewing Gallery

Join the Galt for this year's verrrrry special occurrence celebrating the 250 anniversary of the Scottish poet's birth. Try haggis [this year, the haggis bearer is Senator Joyce Fairbairn!], join in on the songs, and enjoy performances by the Lethbridge Highland Dancers and Scottish Country Dancers, all followed by a Scotch Tasting [18+] with Alex Currie of PMA Canada and Kyle Baines of Andrew Hilton Wine Merchants.

Admission $2.50 | free for annual pass holders & children 6 and under

Contact Lori by email for more information

Sat JAN 31 | 10:00 - 4:30

Museum Community Day: Everett Soop...

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

Contact Belinda by email for more information

sponsored by Southern Alberta Community Living Association

Sat APR 11 | 10:00 - 2:00

A Gold Medal

• Meet paralympian Joanne Kelly, Wheelchair Basketball, Gold medal, 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games [sponsored by SACLA]
• Learn cartooning from Brian & Company
• Celebrate the life of Everett Soop in the temporary exhibit gallery
• Try your hand at using a wheelchair through an obstacle course, as well as other activities to learn about living with different abilities - its not as easy as you might think!
• Participate in crafts and other activities, and
• Meet the Easter Bunny [bring your camera!]

Wed APR 15 | 6:00

National Volunteer Week Celebration

Current and former Galt volunteers and staff are invited to our annual celebration of volunteerism, for National Volunteer Week. Come on out for food and fun and win some prizes!

Volunteers are free, guests are $7+GST and the meal is lasagna and Caesar salad (please let us know of dietary concerns when RSVPing).

RSVP to Lori by APR 07, at 403.320-4219. Sponsored by:

Tue-Fri APR 14-17 | 8:30 - 4:30 | ages 6 to 9

Coulees & Culture Connection Easter Camp

See our programs page for details>>

or contact Belinda by email for more information

MAY 2-9

Historic Lethbridge Festival

Fabulous events, including

Wed MAY 6| 5:00 - 8:00

Taste of Downtown SOLD OUT!

DETAILS >>

Sat MAY 9 | 10:00 - 4:30

Museum Community Day

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

10:00-4:30 Crafts & Activities
11:00 Grand opening
11:30-3:30 Cars of the 1930s outdoors, weather permitting
12:30 FILM: Canadian Pacific, 1949, 95 min, colour
1:00 Riveting Race
2:15 FILM: Silver Streak, 1976, 110 min, colour

Contact Belinda by email for more information

Mon JUN 22 | 3:30-5:30 pm

100th Anniversary of the Bridge

Coal Banks Kiosk, Indian Battle Park

Wed JUL 01 | 10:00 - 5:00

Canada Day: Museum Community Day

free admission all day and special activities:

Children's Crafts and Games Lethbridge Iron Works Classroom

Canada Day Scavenger Hunts with prizes Pick up at front desk

11:00 | 1:00 | 4:00 Film Alexander Galt: Stubborn Idealist, NFB, 1962, 28 minutes; Community Savings Learning Studio

For Alexander Galt it was the middle of the road until he saw some hope for his dream of a united Canada. What was he like, this stubborn idealist? How did he measure up to other political strongmen of his time? In this film you sense the personal clashes and the interplay of political ambitions that left their mark on history. Directed/Produced by Julian Biggs, Production Agency

2:00 Exhibit Tour - guided tour of the permanent and temporary exhibits Meet at front desk

3:00 Tea and Cupcakes Community Savings Learning Studio

For more information contact Leslie: 403.320-4700 or by email

Tue AUG 18 | following the parade approx. 11:30 am

Scenic Plaza Whoop-Up Days BBQ
Galt Museum South Patio

Join the businesses of Scenic Plaza at our annual Whoop-Up Days fundraiser - all proceeds will go to the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization this year! Enjoy beef-on-a-bun, beans, a beverage and entertainment, all for only $3/person.

UPDATE [SEP 19.09]: $1413.11 was raised and donated to the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization! Thanks to all who participated, including Pyramid Entertainment for sponsoring the music!

Fri SEP 11 | 4:00 - 10:00

Get your tickets soon to sample new products - beers, wines, and spirits - offered by our many company reps. This year, they are serving a total of 22 beer, 14 wine, 66 hard liquers (including martinis) and 2 coolers!

Dress in your best Flintstone's or caveman costume as we get ready to celebrate the upcoming exhibit Dinosaurs & Company! Prizes for best costumes.

$1 Sampling tickets, pizza by Panago Pizza and other refreshments can be purchased at the event. Please note there is no ATM on site.

TICKETS available AUG 04 [for pass holders, $7 ea], AUG 11 [general public, $8 ea] incl. collector shot glass while supplies last

Fri-Sat
SEP 18-19 | 10:00-4:30
Sun SEP 20 | 1:00-4:30

Southern Alberta is home to many talented artists who create three dimensional artwork. The range of expression, media, style, genre, colour and size is boundless and intriguing. 18 artists are featured in this year's exhibit:

Roy Bartz, Fred Chomiak, Carolla Christie, Louise Cormier, Scott Eriksen, Rosemary Foder, Jeff Hirsche, Terresa King, Len Komanac, Marlene Lacey, Heather MacDonald-Sorochan, Vern Miller, Shannon Pahara, Chad Patterson, Alex Pavlenko, Arianna Richardson, Toshiko Tanaka and Tim Westbury.

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

LAST DAY TO SEE The Mighty Bridge and related exhibits.

Saturdays at 1:00 program: "It's a Draw"

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

Volunteer & Staff Potluck BBQ
South Patio

The Galt will supply the meat and beverages, but please help the environment and bring your own reusable dishes (if you forget, there will be some available at the bbq).

RSVP to Lori by SEP 15 along with what side dish or dessert you will provide: 403.320-4219 or by email

Museum Community Day: Dinosaurs & Company

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

details on programs TOURS page >>

TWO SCREENINGS!

Rocky Horror Picture Show
Viewing Gallery | Must be 18+

"I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey."

Released in 1975, the Rocky Horror Picture Show [100 min] became an instant comedy cult classic. Hysterical, indispensable, disturbing - with great music and unforgettable audience participation.

Actors will be at the show to lead the audience participation. Costume contest!

TICKETS available at Galt Beer Tasting SEP 11 [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 2010 to see your sponsored artifact.

Makes a fun and unique Christmas present!

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:

• glass jewellery
• historic bead jewellery
• holiday cards inspired by archival cards,

and yummy refreshments

Behind-the-Scenes Collections Tours are scheduled for today at 1:30 and 3:00 with a special focus on Christmas Treasures [pre-registration required, free for pass holders].

PLUS, today only, receive 25% off [excl. consignment items] your Museum Store purchase. Should you purchase an Annual Pass today, you will be eligible to receive the discount!

New Year's Eve Dinosaur Sleepover

Come snore with the Dinosaurs! Our one-of-a kind, entertaining New Year's Eve event for ages 7-11 is a unique way to spend this exciting night without huge crowds! If you have a dinosaur fan in your family, you won't want to miss this one!

COST: $60|$50*/child OR $100|$95* for 2 children
from same family *Annual Pass holder rate

TO REGISTER: call 1.866-320-3898 ext 0, local 403.320-3954 OR stop by... doors open at 10:00 am. Limited spots available!

A limited number of spots are also available for parents who wish to spend the night with their child(ren). Contact Lori at 403.320-4219 for more information.