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Cultural District

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Valentine's Day Ideas

First Thursday

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Venue / Location:
Various locations throughout the Cultural District, all within 3 blocks of the Calgary Tower

2 Feb 2012 (All day)

Ticket Price:
Various prices. Many events are free or discounted.

Event Description:

Don't miss this month's hot noonhour events, and the launch of a number of photo shows in conjunction with Exposure 2012, Calgary Banff Canmore Photography Festival.  Choose events from the list below to create your own custom First Thursday, or join Mark on his Artwalk at 5pm (meet at the Auburn) and let him make all the decisions!

FOOD & DRINK  SPECIALS   

6AM - 11PM: EPCOR CENTRE for the PERFORMING ARTS
History & Heritage: new works by AB artists Sarah Clark, Cassandra Paul, Michael Leeb, Neil McClelland, Kib Sreng and Emma Sacco
Window Galleries near the Max Bell Theatre, EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, 205-8 Ave SE, free 
 
10AM - 5PM:  GLENBOW MUSEUM
Glenbow Museum, 130-9 Ave SE, $9-14
 
10AM - 8PM:  THE CELLAR FINE WINE, SPIRITS & ACCESSORIES
10% off a fabulous selection of wines and spirits (a few exceptions apply)
The Cellar, 137-8 Ave SE
  
10AM - 5PM:  TWIGS
A great place to shop for your Valentine!
Twigs, 121-8 Ave SW
 
10AM - 10PM:  OLYMPIC PLAZA SKATING
Great skating no matter what the weather.  (No skate rentals available in the Plaza.)
8th Ave SE between 1 St and Macleod Trail, free
 
11AM - 2AM:  ORIGINAL JOE'S
109-8 Ave SW, no cover 
 
11AM - 8PM:  TRUCK GALLERY
Crystal Wonderland 2 by Robert Geyer - last chance to view this show!
TRUCK Gallery (one of Calgary's important artist-run centres), lower level, 815-1 St SW (Grain Exchange Bldg), free
 
11:30AM - 1:30PM:  CENTRAL LIBRARY
Drop-in Computer Technology Coaching (Internet and Microsoft Office Products)
Central Library, 616-Macleod Tr SE, 3rd floor, free (no registration required)
 
12PM - 12:45PM:  GLENBOW MUSEUM
Conoco-Phillips Theatre, 130-9 Ave SE, $5 (feel free to bring your lunch)
 
12:10PM - 1PM:  CANTOS
Cantos Music Foundation, 134-11 Ave SE, free
 
12PM - 1PM:  AUBURN SALOON
Live Music at Lunch on First Thursdays
Auburn Saloon, 9th Ave just East of the Tower, no cover
 
1PM - 3:30PM:  CENTRAL LIBRARY
This week at Thursday Afternoon at the Movies: Letters to Juliette
Central Library, John Dutton Theatre (2nd floor), free
 
4PM - 8PM:  COPPENEUR CHOCOLATE
Free chocolate tasting!
105-8 Ave SW, free
 
5PM - ?:  CALGARY ARTWALK
First Thursday Calgary ArtWalk with Mark and friends: always a fun evening full of surprises!
Meet at The Auburn, on 9th Ave just east of the Tower, free (but have some money with you for along the way)
 
5PM - 6PM:  The AUBURN SALOON
APPY HOUR  50% off appies if you mention First Thursday
Auburn Saloon, #163, 115-9 Ave SE (in the Tower building)
 
5PM - 9PM:  ORIGINAL JOE'S
Live Music with the Good Ol' Boys (see drink specials in the 11am listing)
109-8th Ave SW, no cover
 
5PM – 9PM:  ART CENTRAL

FIRST THURSDAY is always fabulous at Art Central, 100-7th Ave SW, free

  • The New Gallery: What We Take With Us, upper level
  • ArtsAstray:  Demo by Shannon Kelly, upper level
  • Pop-Up Gallery U7:  painting demo 6:15-7:15, upper level
  • Pop-Up Gallery U3:  Insides-Out by Gwynneth Nursall, TCOSS acoustic song performance 7:30-9, upper level
  • Swirl Fine Art: Evoke (new works by resident artists), main level
  • AXIS Contemporary Art:  EXPOSURE 2012 Festival: Axis Exposed, opening, main level
  • Mary Pat Designs:  Valentine's gift suggestions, glass heart demos 6-8pm, main level
  • Pop-Up Gallery M10:  Current Works by Tommy Fleger, opening reception, main level
  • Art Loop Gallery:  Current Works by William Downey, lower level
  • Studio C:  Multimedia collaboration by ArtRecruits participants, lower level
  • Pop-Up Gallery L8:  Desiree Porrelli - Sacred Vibrational Sound Healing Demonstration, lower level
5:30 - 7PM:  CENTRAL LIBRARY
Strategic Networking Workshop, no registration required
Central Library, 3rd floor, 616 Macleod Tr SE, free

 
5:30PM  - 8:30PM:  ENDEAVOR ARTS
As Wee See It:  Photos and talk by Steve Speer, Opening Reception (in partnership with Fig Tree Foundation)
Endeavor Arts, #200, 1209-1 St SW, free 
 
5:30 - 8:30PM:  FAIRMONT PALLISER HOTEL
Oak Room, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, 9th Ave at 1 St SW, no cover
 
6PM:  CANTOS
Cantos Music Foundation, 134-11 Ave SE, free
 
6PM - 7:45PM:  CENTRAL LIBRARY
Central Library, 3rd floor, Technology Discovery Centre, 616 Macleod Tr SE, free 
  
6PM - 10PM:  MOCA-CALGARY
Opening (7PM): Counterpoint in Black & White: Photography of Arthur Nishimura & Craig Richards
Launch (7PM): Exposure 2012, Calgary Banff Canmore Photography Festival 
MOCA-Calgary (formerly the Triangle Gallery), #104, 800-Macleod Tr SW, just S of main doors of Municipal Bldg, free
 
6:30 for 7:30PM:  ALBERTA THEATRE PROJECTS
Drama: Preview show with free pizza and pre-show chat at 6:30
Martha Cohen Theatre, EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, 205-8 Ave SE, special FT Rush Seating $27 available when the doors open (just before 6:30)
 
6:30PM - 10PM: UBU THEATRE LOUNGE
Beats & Eats: iconic DJs (Al Testa & Dean Clark) and sushi specials 
UBU Theatre Lounge, in The GRAND Theatre, 608-1 St SW, no cover, 1/2 price sushi & Sapporo beer, (food specials
3:30-11pm, entertainment 6:30-10pm)
 
7:30PM:  THEATRE CALGARY
Enron - Tops the Globe and Mail's "don't miss" list for 2012!
Theatre Calgary, EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, entry NW corner of Macleod Tr/9 Ave SE, tix start at $25
 
8PM (doors open 7:30PM):  CANTOS
Cantos Music Foundation, 134-11 Ave SE, $5 at the door
 
9PM:  AUBURN SALOON
Latin Night - DJ and dancing!
9th Ave SE just E of the Calgary Tower, no cover if you mention First Thursday
 
FIRST THURSDAYS are presented monthly by restaurants, galleries, theatres, attractions and shops in the Cultural District.  For further information contact Meg at cd@culturaldistrict.ca.  

Plan a date with Calgary Culture this Valentine's Day

Romance-themed arts and culture events on this week offer unique Valentine's experiences to share with that special someone.

The Cantos Foundation presents a special edition of their musician-led tour through their instrument collection on February 11 and 14. The tour kicks off with a screening of the silent film I Do featuring Harold Lloyd, accompanied by a live performance on the Kimball Theatre organ. Read more »

OX: A Crash Course on Loving Calgary

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Venue / Location:
EMMEDIA/QAS Screening Room, #203, 351 - 11 Ave SW

13 Feb 2010 - 7:00pm

Ticket Price:
Free

Event Description:

EMMEDIA's Artist In Residence Program presents
OX: A  Crash Course on Loving Calgary
 
Schedule:
Noon - Website launch: Essense.ca/OX
7pm - Party starts
7:30pm - Screening
8pm - Listening & recording party
 
JOIN THE CALGARY LOVEFEST!
 
OX: A Crash Course on Loving Calgary is a positive, participatory action to claim what we love about Calgary! A place, a feeling, a song, a building, a street corner, a memory, a recovery –stories about loving Calgary.

Art Central & Fashion Central's Valentine's Shopping Day

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Venue / Location:
Art Central (205, 100 - 7th Avenue SW) & Fashion Central (corner of 8th Ave and 1st St SW)

11 Feb 2010 - 5:00pm

Ticket Price:
Free

Event Description:

A sweet event on Thursday, February 11th from 5pm - 9pm.  Many boutiques, galleries and studios will be open for our Valentine's Shopping Night.  Perfect for last minute gifts for your secret admirer, longtime love or fantastic family – the one-of-a-kind gifts you can find here will truly inspire some romance!

Cantos Special Valentine's Presentation

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Venue / Location:
Cantos Music Foundation, 134 - 11 Ave SE

11 Feb 2010 - 6:00pm
14 Feb 2010 - 1:30pm
14 Feb 2010 - 3:00pm

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Ticket Price:
Adults $12 or $20 per couple, students/seniors $10 or $16 per couple

Event Description:

Fall in love with Cantos and experience our collection through love songs from the classical to the modern. Special silent movie presentation included.
The tour will kick off with special screening of the Silent Film "I Do" with Harold Lloyd, accompanied on the Kimball Theatre organ by Chris Maric.

Market Collective

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Venue / Location:
148 - 10th St. NW

13 Feb 2010 - 10:00am
14 Feb 2010 - 11:00am

Ticket Price:
$2 or food bank donation

Event Description:

Market Collective is an independent market, created to showcase the works of local artists, artisans and musicians and to strengthen the art community in Calgary.
For more information, visit Market Collective's Facebook page.

Launch Party: Glenbow Bares All

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Venue / Location:
Glenbow Museum, 130 - 9th Ave. SE

13 Feb 2010 - 7:00pm

Ticket Price:
Pay what you can at the door

Event Description:

Join us to celebrate the opening of our two new exhibitions, Kent Monkman: The Triumph of Mischief and The Nude in Modern Canadian Art. Dancer and choreographer Troy Emery Twigg will perform, artist Kent Monkman and curator Ben Portis will be in attendance, and DJ Geosphere will play all night. Don't miss February's biggest art party in the city!
Glenbow.org