As Southern Alberta’s only queer-mandated theatre company, Theatre Outré, has spent the last decade carving out space for a thriving alternative scene in the prairies. Now, we celebrate them for their iconic boundary-pushing theatrical productions, eccentric events, and unwavering devotion to Southern Alberta’s 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ArticleJason RanaghanNovember 7, 2023Galt Museum & ArchivesLGBTQ+, 2SLGBTQIA, LGBTQ+ rights, Theatre Outré, Exhibit, ExhibitionsComment

Risking it for Radio

When we hear of internet, TV or radio channels being censored, it can be easy to think only of governments in distant lands like Russia, China or North Korea. However, there have been times in history that the Canadian government has controlled what sounds can be heard—or not heard—within our own borders.

Lethbridge’s Hidden Coffee House Gem: The Inn Purple

The Inn Purple was a coffee house for young adults that was open from 1967 to 1968 in Lethbridge. It was a place where teens and young adults could go to hang out, listen to music and dance without drugs, alcohol or their parents.

Indigenous Curators

The Galt hosts Indigenous-led exhibitions and in-house exhibitions that incorporate Indigenous voices, history and perspectives. Learn about previous and current exhibits from Kalli Eagle Speaker.