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Medicine Hat Jazz FestJune

4 - 28

Cultural Centre Gallery
299 College Drive SE
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CROSSING TH E ROAD: New Work by Marty Shuter - ceramic sculptural works by the Ohio-based artist, currently artist-in-residence at the Medalta Studios in Medicine Hat.

POULTRY PERSONALITIES: Gena LaCoste - featuring an exhibition of watercolour paintings by the well-know Medicine Hat artist.

Reception:
June 7, 2009
1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Information call: Allan Jensen 403.502.9006

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Medicine Hat Public Library
414 First Street S.E.
Fridays 10:30 a.m

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - parents and caregivers are invited to bring their 3 - 6 year olds to drop-in sessions of stories, songs, and rhymes on various themes.

Free - Please drop in!

Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info

22 - 28

JAZZFEST 2009 - come and enjoy an exciting week of excellent entertainment through out the City of Medicine Hat. For THREE DAYS ONLY   Jazzfest travels to Lethbridge - June 19 - 21.

(visit www.medicinehatjazzfest.com for a full schedule, ticket information and locations)

For information call: JazzFest Hotline at 403.529.4857

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Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre
414 First Street S.E.
2:00 p.m.

Saturday Matinee presents: FINDING RIN TIN TIN - the story of the legendary German Shepherd who was found in France by an American pilot during World War 1 and who went on to become one of Hollywood’s top animal stars.

Free
For adults/young adults
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Rated: PG

Information call: 403.502.8525  www.mhpl.info

July

1

Kin Coulee Park
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 pm

Canada Day 2009- a day for families to enjoy an outing in the park and to celebrate Canada’s Birthday at the same time.  This will be a fun filled day with exciting activities planned for the whole family. Take in the free Lions Club Breakfast served by the Medicine Hat Lions Club starting at 7:30 a.m.  Sponsored by the Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society.

2

Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre
414 First Street S.E.
2:00 p.m.

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies presents: WAKING NED DEVINE - when Ned Devine dies from shock after winning the lottery, two friends (Ian Bannen and David Kelly) agree that Ned would want them to benefit from his good luck. They embark upon an outrageous scheme to claim the ticket, but first they have to persuade all the townsfolk to go along with their plan. Followed by afternoon tea.

Free
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Veiner Centre
For adults/young adults

Information call: 403.502.8525

3, 10, 17, & 31

Medicine Hat Public Library
414 First Street S.E.
Fridays 10:30 a.m.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME - parents and caregivers are invited to bring their 3 - 6 year olds to drop-in sessions of stories and songs.

Information call: 403.502.8526 or www.mhpl.info

4 - 28

Cultural Centre Gallery
299 College Drive SE
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CLASS ACT - an exhibition of pastel works by members participating in a recent workshop sponsored by the Hat Art Club as well as a small exhibition of soapstone sculptures by a dedicated group of artists from Medicine Hat.

Reception:
July 5, 2009
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Information call: Allan Jensen 403.502.9006

6 -10

Medicine Hat Cultural Centre - Fibre Art Studio
299 College Drive SE

Session 1
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Session 2
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FIBRE ARTS SUMMER CAMP
Session 1 - children 6 - 10 years of age
- children will learn weaving, designing a pillowcase, spool knit, dying wool and batik.
Session 2 - children 11 - 16 years of age
- children will learn designing, embellishing with beads, ribbon, buttons, clay and stamping, and also different embroidery techniques.
Some materials used could stain clothing, so students are requested to wear old clothes or bring an apron or paint shirt.

Cost:
$55.00 session 1
$60.00 session 2 (includes all materials)

Information or to register call Teri at  403.527.5213

6 - 23

Medicine Hat Public Library
414 First Street S.E.

Session A
July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, & 22
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Session B
July 7, 9, 14, 16, & 21
10:00 a.m. - noon
Session C
July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, & 23
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

BOOK BUDDIES - reading activities for students in grades 1 - 6. Activities celebrating the TD Summer Reading Club “Agent 009” theme will be incorporated into the book buddy program. Special Guest Performer Inspector Jacques Clueless will be appearing on July 13 & 14. Children may only be registered in one session.

Free - Registration is required. For Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info

6 - 10

Sandfly Gallery & Gifts
519 2nd Street SE
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS AND TEENS - Building a Community: creating miniature neighbourhoods with Architectural Sculpture drawing, building, painting and your own imagination.

Cost: $105.00 (includes GST & materials)

Information call: Wendy at 403.488.0426

July 6 -
Aug 20

Medicine Hat Public Library
414 First Street S.E.
2 Sessions
10:00 am - noon or
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MONOPOREAD - Monoporead is the reading game for readers and non-readers alike. Roll the dice and move your flag to a game square that tells you what type of book to take home to read. Win prizes, every new player receives a TD Summer Reading Club Agent 009 prize bag. Monoporead is not played on Fridays or weekends!

Free - Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info

8, 15, & 29

Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre
414 First Street S.E.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

“AN EVENING OF MYSTERY: THE ETERNAL CRUISE” - teens ages 13-18 are invited to participate in this summer program. All players are suspects solving a mystery. The captain has disappeared from the luxury cruise liner “The Moonlight Princess”.  Each suspect may have hidden backgrounds and secret clues. Apply your imagination to determine who the murderer is, how it was done, and why.

Free Registration is required

Information call: 403.502.8525 www.mhpl.info  Click on Teenspace

9

Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre
414 First Street S.E.
7:00 p.m.

Thursday Night Flicks presents: MARLEY AND ME - John and Jenny Grogan (Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston), a young couple contemplating a baby, adopted a Labrador puppy. The world’s worst dog flunks obedience school and quickly turns their home into a disaster area, but Marley sees the Grogans through the ups and downs of life and brings out the best in them.

Free Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Rated: PG

Information call: 403.502.8525 www.mhpl.info

10, 17, 24, & 31

Medicine Hat Public Library
414 First Street SE
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

WII FOR FWII @ THE LIBRAWII - for ages 10 - 18. Drop in for two hours of fun and games every Friday afternoon during the months of July and August. Games include Dane Dance Revolution, Mario Party 8, Wii Sports and many more!

Free
Sponsored by the Medicine Hat Public Library

Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info

10

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre
401 First Street SE
8:00 p.m.
(Rooftop Party at 6:30 p.m.)

KIM MITCHELL - presented by 102.1 The Lounge and ATB Financial. Ontario native Kim Mitchell is a Canadian rock icon. His eighth solo album, Ain’t Life Amazing, is the Canadian singer-guitarist’s first set of new material in eight years and he’ll bring these new riffs and old classics when he rocks out on stage at the Esplanade

Tickets
$36.00 + s/c, GST
Available at the Esplanade Box Office or online at www.tixx.ca

Information and tickets call: 403.502.8777

11

Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre
414 First Street S.E.
2:00 p.m.

Family Fun Flicks presents: BEDTIME STORIES - a family comedy about a hotel handyman whose life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true.

Free
Sponsored by the Medicine Hat Public Library, Children’s Services
Rated: G

Information call: 403.502.8526  www.mhpl.info

11

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre
401 First Street SE
8:00 p.m.

STEPHANIE FOLEY - Stephanie has been doing stand-up comedy since 2003 and has worked with such acts as Pauly Shore, Roman Danylo, Brent Butt, and Mike Macdonald. Come and see our local girl in action at the Esplanade!

Tickets
$15.00 + s/c, GST
Available at the Esplanade Box Office or online at www.tixx.ca

13-17

Medicine Hat Cultural Centre
Art Studio CC168
299 College Drive SE

HAT ART CLUB SUMMER ART CAMP (limited to 15 participants)

Cost  $20.00  (includes art supplies)

Information call: 403.502.9006 or 403.504.4211

14

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre
401 First Street SE
8:00 p.m.
(Rooftop Party at 6:30 p.m.)

NAZARETH AND THE HEADPINS (double-bill) - members of Nazareth were the Scottish Rock pioneers and mavericks of their time. Their four-decade career is embellished with hits like the hard-rocking cover of Joni Mitchell’s “This Flight Tonight”, “Hair of the Dog”, which was a staple of the 1970s rock radio, and their melodic cover of The Everly Brothers ballad “Love Hurts”. The Headpins are known as the loudest band to ever come from Canada and have toured with the likes of KISS, Billy Squier, Helix, Quiet Riot and Whitesnake.

Tickets
$50.00 (no s/c)
Available at the Esplanade Box Office or online at www.tixx.ca

Information and tickets call: 403.502.8777

15

Stampede Grandstand Infield
7:00 p.m.

STAMPEDE QUEEN HORSEMANSHIP- presented by the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede

Donations to the Food Bank

Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527.1234 or visit  www.mhstampede.com

16

Stampede Grandstand
Banquet Room
7:30 p.m.

STAMPEDE QUEEN SPEECH NIGHT & DINNER

Tickets: $20.00
Available at the Stampede Office

Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527.1234 or visit  www.mhstampede.com

18

Cypress Centre
Stampede Grounds
9:30 p.m.

STAMPEDE QUEEN AND PRINCESS CROWNING & KICK OFF DANCE featuring “TrickRider”.

Tickets: $5.00 at the door (includes dance)

Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527.1234 or visit  www.mhstampede.com

18

Downtown Medicine Hat
Starts 12:00 noon

20th ANNUAL DOWNTOWN CHILI COOK OFF - co-sponsored by CHAT 94.5 FM. We invite you downtown for the traditional kick off to Stampede Week and a great time with family and friends. We have a great day planned with awesome entertainment and loads of things for people to see and do. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through our beautiful downtown taking in this wonderful event. Brought to you by the CCDA (City Centre Development Agency).

Information call:  403.529.5997 or email ccda@telus.net

20

Medicine Hat Public Library - Currie Room
414 First Street S.E.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

FAMILY NIGHT - CSI - Medicine Hat Library is proud to present an evening of intrigue and crime solving; this event is a jointly sponsored by the Library and Praxis. Those in attendance will be treated to a free evening of mystery solving, as well a various demonstrations of CSI techniques

Free
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Information call: 403.502.8526  www.mhpl.info

23 - 26

MH Exhibition Grounds
Stampede Park
Facilities and attractions open everyday at noon

2009 ANNUAL STAMPEDE: Fun for the Whole Family - concessions, Midway, Pioneer Village, Trade Show, Petting Zoo, Trade Show Exhibitors, and Horticultural and Better Living Exhibits and much more.

Gate Admission:
Adults: $7.00
Children: (6 - 12) $3.00

Children 6 yrs & under Free

Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527-1234 or visit  www.mhstampede.com

23

Downtown Medicine Hat
9:00 a.m.

2009 ANNUAL PARADE - pull up a chair and settle in for a great show of floats, marching bands, and so much more. It’s fun for everyone!

24

Downtown Medicine Hat
10:00 a.m.

KIDDIES PARADE - bring the children out to enjoy the clowns, marching bands and beautiful floats.

Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527.1234 or visit www.mhstampede.com

24 - 26

Medicine Hat Exhibition Stampede Grounds
July 23 & 25 - 1:30 p.m.
July 24- 7:00 p.m.

2009 ANNUAL RODEO - enjoy the excitement of Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping  and much more. 

Tickets:
Adults $24.00 or $18.00
(includes gate admission)
Thursday - Senior Discount

Information call: Stampede Office at 403.527-1234 or visit  www.mhstampede.com

25

Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre
414 First Street S.E.
2:00 p.m.

Saturday Matinee presents: PAUL BLART: MALL COP - a comedy about a security guard (Kevin James) who must intervene to save the girl of his dreams when she is taken hostage by a gang planning to rob the shopping mall.

Free
For adults/young adults
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Rated: PG

Information call:  403.502.8525  www.mhpl.info

27 - 30

Sandfly Gallery & Gifts
519 2nd Street SE
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS AND TEENS - Behind the Mask: History of masks - myths and legends; design, sculpture and painting.

Cost: $105.00 (includes GST & materials)

Information call: Wendy at  403.488.0426

July 28, 29 & 30
August 4, 5, & 6

Medicine Hat Public Library
414 First Street S.E.

2 Sessions
Either 10:00 am - noon or
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

AGENT 009 CRAFTERS CLUB - for children ages 7 - 9 who enjoy crafts featuring the TD Summer Reading Club “Agent 009” theme. Parents are invited to register beginning Monday, June 22. Group sizes are limited.

Free
Registration is required

Information call: 403.502.8526 www.mhpl.info

 

 

Notices

Download the calendar of events for the Esplanade

 

AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE
 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight Celebrations
JULY 27, 2009 1:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Many aircraft, such as the CF-18 Century Hornet and CT-114 Golden Centenniare wil be there for public viewing along with Eagle Butte High School Teacher Dave Rozdeba’s father’s fighter jet - an F-86 Sabre from the Golden Hawks Aerobatic Team that he flew from 1959-1963

 

MEDALTA SQUARED GALLERY
713 Medalta Avenue SE

May 19 - June 30, 2009

CONTRAST - When Opposites Attract
Medicine Hat Photography Club
Opening Reception:
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

MEDICINE HAT FARMERS’ MARKET
May 24 - October 4, 2009
 Cypress Centre - Stampede Grounds
 Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Locally grown produce, local meat processors, homemade baking, crafts,
jewellery,  pet treats and so much more.
Showcasing local entertainment, something for everyone!
Information call: Doreen at 527-1234

 

*POLICE POINT PARK NATURE CENTRE*
Managed by the Grassland Naturalists

Open All Year Round - 9am to 5pm daily (Except Mondays & Holidays)
Take the time to visit the Nature Centre

NEW DISPLAYS - “Watchable Water”
Artist of the Month - Dan & Kristy Rance
Beautiful Photos of Alberta Flowers & Wildlife

OTHER NATURE DISPLAYS
Not Just Another Pretty Lawn”; “Local Honey Bees”; “Amphibians of
Alberta and Medicine Hat” and “The Bats in the Hat”

Geocaching-Modern treasure Hunting!
Rental of GPS units are available in the Centre.

July 1
Visit us at Kin Coulee on Canada Day!

July 12
SAVING THE SLOPE
Revisiting the Bio-Engineering Project!

July 15
A Guided walk along McCutchin Drive

July 19
A PASTEL MORNING
A local artist will join us on a nature walk to
 appreciate morning colours

July 22 - 25
Visit our display at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede

FAMILY ACTIVITY CORNER
Free Nature Activities for children and their families!
 Theme for this month is “Water”

For more information on all these and upcoming events call the Nature
Line 403.529.6225, email mhip@natureline.info or visit the Nature Centre
in Police Point Park
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