Edmonton Journal – Master classes event listing

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WHAT ’S ON
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EDMON TON JOU R NA L edmontonjournal .com
FA M I LY & C O M M U N I T Y
VARIETY SHOW: ROBERT POST
Actor, mime, puppeteer, juggler, ventriloquist, standup comic and improvising whirling dervish, Robert Post is
a one-man variety show who shares
what it means to be wonderfully alive
in a hugely entertaining show.
When: Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Morinville Community
Cultural Centre, 9502 100th Ave.
Tickets: adult $25, senior $20,
student $10, 780-939-7888,
tixonthesquare.ca
Information: morinvillecentre.ca
EASTER BAKE SALE
Paskas, babkas, garlic sausage, nalysnyky, pampushky, beets with horseradish, cakes, squares and other
home-baked goods will be available
for purchase.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: St. Elia Ukrainian Orthodox
Church, 11833 66th St.
PLAYSCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
AND REGISTRATION
When: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Woodbend Hall, Parkland
County 5 km east of Highway 60 on
9th Avenue SW and 215th Street
Information: Bonnie at
780-470-0574, woodbendhall.com
STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART
This workshop aims to improve
communication between couples to
lead them toward a more satisfying
relationship.
When: Every Saturday until May 10,
10 a.m. to noon
Where: Mill Woods Family Resource
Centre’s Millhurst Site, 5704 19A Ave.
Tickets: $50
Information: call 780-413-4521 to
register
STAY AND PLAY
This is a drop-in daycare perfect for
children ages six and under. Children of all abilities and older siblings
are also welcome.
When: every Thursday until June 12,
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mill Woods Family Resource
Centre’s Millbourne Site, 3756
78th St.
Tickets: free admission
Information: 780-413-4521
ST. ANDREW’S PYROGY DINNER
Come dine in or take out.
When: Friday, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s Ukrainian
Orthodox Church, 9831 75th St.
Tickets: free admission
GROOVY BELLIES: HIP TWISTING
THROUGH THE ’50S, ’60S AND
’70 S
Intrepid reporter Sidnee StarEyes
and her trusty sidekick, Mini ’Nee,
have awoken from cryogenic stasis
to find they have been sent back into
the ’60s.
When: Sunday, 7 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
Where: Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne St.,
St. Albert
Tickets: $25, 780-761-0773,
bedouinbeats.com
Information: Denise Leclair, 780722-9773, [email protected]
STEP RIGHT UP: EDMONTON
VOLUNTEER FAIR
Visit with 80 non-profit organizations and see where you can
volunteer.
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Centre Stage, located level
one, phase one by Target in West
Edmonton Mall
L I T E R A RY EV E N TS
BOOK LAUNCH: FROM ONE
VOICE TO ANOTHER: A
TRANSLATOR’S POINT OF
VIEW
Translator Yukari Meldrum discusses
what it’s like working with author and
illustrator Tomoko Mitani.
When: Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Room 134, Telus Building,
University of Alberta campus
Tickets: free admission
Information: facebook.com/
events/287271884757370
PUBLIC SPEAKING AND OTHER
PLAYS: BOOK LAUNCH
Chris Craddock presents his
second play collection, Public
Speaking and Other Plays.
When: Monday, 7 p.m.
Where: Tavern on Whyte,
10507 82nd Ave.
Tickets: free admission
Information: [email protected], 780-432-9427
SPORTS &
R E C R E AT I O N
B RUC E E DWA RDS/E DMONTON JOURNAL/FI LE
Becci Watson, left, and Kim Clark from Zebra Child Protection will be at the Volunteer Fair at WEM on April 5.
Tickets: free admission
Information: volunteeredmonton.
com
FABULOUS FABRIC FRENZY
This fundraiser is a sale of donated
fabrics and yarns being sold at bargain prices.
When: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.
Where: Strathearn United Church,
8510 95th Ave.
Information: To donate items for
sale contact Judy 780-434-0036 or
Phyllis 780-469-6327;
edmgrandmothers.org
MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
The mayor’s prayer breakfast is
a non-political event that allows
churches, ministries and individuals
the opportunity to show prayer support and appreciation for the Mayor
of Edmonton and other civic leaders.
When: Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where: Shaw Conference Centre
Tickets: $45 per person, or $400
per table of 10, 780-436-2489
Information: Mona Bouchard,
[email protected],
mayorsprayerbreakfast.ca
AN EVENING IN TIBET
Enjoy an Indian buffet from India
Garden Restaurant. The auction will
feature a variety of items including imported goods from Tibetan
refugee communities, beautiful textiles, distinctive jewelry, handmade
Tibetan art
and more.
When: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m.
Where: Meridian Banquet Hall,
4820 76th Ave.
Tickets: $50
Information: gadensamtenling.org,
780-718-2984
Information: Edmonton Recital
Society, 780-905-5861
MACEWAN UNIVERSITY’S BIG
BAND CONCERT
MacEwan University and the
U of A Big Bands are back again
to inspire and entertain.
When: Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: John L. Haar Theatre,
10045 156th St.
Tickets: Adults $13.75 ($15 at the
door), students and Seniors $11.75,
($12 at the door), tixonthesquare.ca,
780-420-1757
2014 ALBERTA CHRISTIAN MALE
CHOIR FESTIVAL
After six years, the 2014 Alberta
Christian Male Choir Festival comes
back to Edmonton for one night only.
Featuring more than 100 men from
five choirs from across Alberta.
When: Saturday, 7 p.m.
Where: The River Community
Church, 11522 Ellerslie Rd.
Tickets: $15 Adults, $10 Seniors and
Students, ages 15 and under free,
tixonthesquare.ca
Information: Bob Van Essen,
Secretary, Edmonton Christian Male
Choir, [email protected]
TE DEUM SINGERS CONCERT
Te Deum Singers presents Speak To
One Another, in Psalms, Hymns, and
Spiritual Songs.
When: Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday,
3 p.m.
Where: Lendrum Mennonite
Brethren Church, 11210 59th Ave.
Tickets: Donation, 780-963-1351
STEPHEN MALKMUS & THE
JICKS WITH SPEEDY ORTIZ
American indie rock band, on tour to
support their latest release, Wig Out
At Jagbags.
When: Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Where: The Starlite Room,
10030 102nd St
Tickets: $20 advance, ticketfly.com,
877-987-6487
Information: Jason Rouleau,
[email protected]
BASTILLE WITH GUESTS
The music of Bastille.
When: Saturday, doors 8 p.m.,
show 9 p.m.
Where: The Union Hall,
6240 99th St.
Tickets: $27.50, livenation.com,
1-855-985-5000, Ticketmaster Outlets, general admission, all ages BOY
& BEAR with Special Guests
Known for their remarkable live
performance, Boy & Bear made their
first appearance on North American
shores in 2011 at Lollapalooza, where
they impressed the crowd with
beautifully crafted songs infused
with guitar riffs, mandolins, keys,
banjos and lush vocal harmonies.
When: Friday, doors 8 p.m., 18+, No
Minors
Where: The Starlite Room,
10030 - 102nd St.
Tickets: $19, Unionevents.com,
Ticketfly.com & Blackbyrd
JOHN MCDERMOTT LOOKING
BACK — 20TH ANNIVERSARY
TOUR
John McDermott is an international
recording star and household name.
Besides his stellar musical career,
platinum, double-platinum, tripleplatinum albums and multiple Juno
nominations, he is also known for his
commitment to veterans’ causes.
When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Winspear Centre
Tickets: Box Office, 780-428-1414
or 1-800-563-5081
DA N C E
COUNTRY AND WESTERN DANCE
Live performance by Fran Sinclair
and Cross Country.
When: Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Where: Sands Motor Hotel,
12340 Fort Rd.
Tickets: $10
EBDA BALLROOM DANCE
When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where: Lions senior recreational
centre, 11113 111th Ave.
Tickets: $13 members,
$15 non-members
Information: 780-893-6828,
ebda.ca
MINUS ONE CLUB DANCE
Live music performed by the HI-Lites.
When: Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight
Where: Bellevue Community Hall,
7308 112th Ave.
Tickets: $10 members, $12 guests
Information: Louise 780-434-9284
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DANCES
Live music performed by the
Backstreet Affair. Reservations
must be made by Monday.
When: Wednesday, 6:45 p.m.
Where: Northgate Lions Recreation
Centre, 7524 139th Ave.
Tickets: call 780-406-0840 to
make a reservation
CANADIAN MASTER BALLET
CLASS SERIES
The Goh Ballet is pleased to launch
its first Canadian Master Class
Series with prima ballerina Chan
Hon Goh.
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
Where: Edmonton School of Ballet
Tickets: $25
Information: gohballet.com/prg_
cmcs.html
FILM
TRASHED: A MOVIE AND PANEL
DISCUSSION
A screening of Trashed, a documentary on garbage that challenges
viewers to look at waste from a
global perspective. A panel
discussion will follow the film.
When: Thursday, 7 p.m.
Where: Strathcona County council
chambers, 401 Festival Lane,
Sherwood Park
Tickets: free admission
Information: [email protected],
780-410-8600
FILM SCREENING: BUYING SEX
This feature documentary explores
the state of prostitution laws in
Canada. A question and answer
period with Trisha Baptie will
follow the screening.
When: Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Maria Goretti Centre,
11050 90th St.
Tickets: free admission,
eventbrite.ca to register
Information: Kathleen Quinn
[email protected], dlsfilm.com
LECTURES &
MEETINGS
VEGETABLES UNLIMITED
Ieuan Evans will introduce us to
interesting vegetables you can grow
in interesting places.
When: Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Where: St. Albert Botanic Park
at the John Beedle Centre, 265
Sturgeon Rd.
Directions: in St. Albert, one
kilometre east of Boudreau Road
Tickets: Members $20 per session,
non-members $25, three for $20
each with advance payment
Information: to register call 780458-7163 or email [email protected]
CARING FAMILIES
This 12-week program offers
parents time to learn more about
themselves and their child.
When: Every Tuesday and Wednesday until June 25, 9 a.m.
Where: KARA Family Resource
Centre, 6717 132nd Ave.
Tickets: free admission
Information: kara-frc.ca
HEALING CIRCLE WITH
ALGONQUIN MEDICINE MAN
PETE BERNARD
In this two-hour healing circle, Pete
will talk for the first hour about a
theme of his choosing, then, in the
second hour, he will take attendants on a meditative journey.
Bring a yoga mat or blanket and
pillow. No registration will be
necessary.
When: Thursday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Healing Connections,
10548 115th St.
Tickets: $20
Information: 780-488-9779,
healing-connections.ca/whats-on/
workshops/#PeteB
HIKE WASKAHEGAN TRAIL
Join us each week in a 10-kilometre
guided hike. This week is a walk
through the St. Albert Red Willow
Trail area.
When: Sunday, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Meet at the northwest corner of Superstore parking lot, 51st
Avenue and Calgary Trail; carpool
available from there to the trail head.
Tickets: Guests welcome, annual
membership $20; carpool $5
Information: Hike leader Karen
780-642-6372, waskahegantrail.ca
WALK ALBERTA
Walk for fun, fitness and friendship.
Join the Devon discovery walkers
in a walk around Lake Beaumaris.
When: Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Beaumont Regional
Activities Centre, 5303 50th St.
Directions: From Edmonton take
50th Street south, which first
changes in to Highway 814 and then
to 50th Street, in Beaumont. Activities centre will be on the left.
Information: Walter Cool 780-4335612, [email protected],
trekkerswalks.ca
CO - ED FUTSAL AND STREET
SOCCER FESTIVAL
Sign up to compete in several different tournaments; there will be prizes
for best player and teams.
When: Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Ralph Klein Centre,
4500 50th St., Olds
Tickets: $20
Information: Adrian Beasley,
[email protected],
403-507 9779, facebook.com/
events/1408429052751981
SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP FIVEKILOMETRE RUN AND WALK
Each participant will receive a finisher’s medal when they cross the
finish line. All proceeds are going to
the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Also, the event is looking for five
volunteers to help with the two-hour
event.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Starting at the Family centre
in Rundle Park
Tickets: $25, events.runningroom.com
Information: Sandra Sofalvi,
[email protected]
CONCERTS
LAUDA
This concert will feature music
created for large chorus, highlighting
composers from Canada, Africa,
Sweden and the United States. Two
of the pieces featured in this concert
is The Conversion of Saul by Randall
Stroope and The Awakening by
Joseph Martin.
When: Monday, 7 p.m.
Where: Robert Tegler Student
Centre, Concordia University College
of Alberta, 7128 Ada Blvd.
Tickets: $15 Adult, $12 Student,
tixonthesquare.ca, 780-420-1757
Information: Joy Berg, 780-4799368, [email protected]
LAURA BACHYNSKI CD RELEASE
— FOR HOPE IS
When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where: Strathcona Community
League, 10139 87th Ave.
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at door,
yeglive.ca, 780-288-3878
Information: Laura Bachynski,
[email protected],
laurabachynski.com
MICHAEL MASSEY 50TH
ANNIVERSARY PIANO RECITAL
Edmonton’s beloved Michael Massey,
conductor of the Edmonton Youth
Orchestra and pianist extraordinaire,
is performing the 50th anniversary
of his first recital at Alberta College,
of works by Debussy, Chopin,
Rachmaninoff, Medtner, Honegger as
well as the famous sonata Opus 81a
by Beethoven.
When: Sunday, 3 p.m.
Where: Muttart Hall, Alberta College
of Music, MacEwan University,
10050 MacDonald Dr.
Tickets: $20 adult, $10 student,
seniors, EYO members,
780-633-3725
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FIND IT ONLINE
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on in the Capital region, check out our
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edmontonjournal.com/whatson. Not
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