This newsletter will capture upcoming Cultural opportunities within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. To see past editions please visit www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca How it works: Click on the titles below to be taken to the specific content within the body of the newsletter -- or scroll down to read the newsletter in its entirety. There is a back to the top link in each section that will take you back to this section of the newsletter. 1. WinterPLAY -- February 20-23, 2014 2. WORDS IN MOTION 2014 -- accepting poem entries now! 3. **New** Community Acting Classes 4. Team Trivia at the Fort McMurray Public Library -- Register Now! 5. A Night of Laughs 6. winterreels 2014! 7. Multicultural Expo - February 16th, 2014! 8. Preview Night: Les Misérables 9. Colonel Chris Hadfield at the Fort McMurray Public Library 10. Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre to Boldly Host William Shatner at The Affair for the Arts 11. Keyano College Career Fair 12. Fort McMurray SPCA second annual Cupcake Day 13. Disney s Mulan Jr. Takes Audience to Ancient China 14. Valentines Day Dance at the Legion 15. FM #468 First Nation Fishing Derby 16. Golden Years Society Pancake Breakfast 17. Wednesday Night Art at the Fort McMurray Public Library 18. Celebrate Family Day at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre 19. Luv-a-palooza 20. 2014 Heart of Wood Buffalo Leadership Awards Nominations Deadline 21. Fort McMurray Mommylicious Trade Fair 22. Social Media Matters 23. Public Records Grant Program -- Submission Deadline -- February 7 th, 2014! WinterPLAY - February 20-23, 23, 2014 WinterPLAY is a celebration of winter through arts, culture and sport and there are so many opportunities to get involved! Registration is now open for volunteers, the King & Queen of the North competition, and the Shoot Out Hockey Tournament. Click Here for more information about WinterPLAY s exciting events, or visit us on Facebook for daily updates.
WORDS IN MOTION 2014 -- accepting poem entries now! Words in Motion is RMWB s 3rd annual poetry program. Everyone living in our region is welcome to share their talent in writing poetry. Selected poems will be displayed on Wood Buffalo Transit buses and various media outlets throughout our region. Authors of the selected poems will be invited to participate in the launch event at the Fort McMurray Public Library in April to celebrate National Poetry Month. Please visit www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/wordsinmotion for more information. Submission deadline is Feb 7, 2014. **NEW** Community Acting Classes We are pleased to offer the following Acting Class opportunities available through a partnership between the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo & the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts: Youth Acting Classes (Ages 12-16): Tuesday nights from 6:00-8:30 pm February 11 - April 29 (No classes Feb. 25 & April 15) Adult Acting Classes (Ages 17+): Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:30 pm February 12 - April 30 (No classes Feb. 26 & April 16) For more details, visit www.secpa.ca. Team Trivia at the Fort McMurray Public Library- Register Now! Think you re a know it all? Prove it! The Fort McMurray Public Library is once again hosting the annual Team Trivia on Friday, February 7, 2014. The cost to register is $100 for a team of 4 members. It will be a fun evening with cocktails, cash prizes, door prizes and a battle of the brains! For more information, call 780-792-5138 or visit the Fort McMurray Public Library. A Night of Laughs The Comedy Factory presents A Night Of Laughs down at Bailey's Pub on Friday February 21st and Saturday February 22nd. Marty Hanenberg and special guest will lead another night of stomach splitting laughter. After the standing ovations and unbelievable times had during January's events, be sure to get your tickets early before they are sold out and ask about reserving a table. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Stonebridge Hotel, Bailey's Pub, or online at www.comedyfortmcmurray.com. Get your abs warmed up for this unbelievable Night of Laughs. winterreels: 100hr Film Challenge -- February 12-16 16 2014! The Fort McMurray Filmmakers Association and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo proudly presents the winterreels Film Challenge; a part of the 2014 winterplay Festival! Returning for its 2nd year, winterreels will be a 100hr Film Challenge that encourages teams to Write, Direct and Edit a short film within 100 hours. All films must include 3 special elements released only at the Kick-Off. $1000 plus trophy and certificate will be awarded to the best film! Kick-Off will be held in the Keyano Recital Theatre Lobby at 8pm on Wednesday, February 12 2014. Teams will have until 11:59pm on Sunday, February 16 2014 to complete their film. CLICK
HERE for more details and to register. Multicultural Expo - February 16th, 2014! The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo is gearing up for its annual Multicultural Expo being held Sunday, February 16th, 2014 in the MacDonald Island Nexen Field house. The Multicultural Expo brings diverse cultural groups together and features food, dress, traditions, customs, artifacts, and dances from all over the world. Travel the world and immerse yourself in diverse cultures without paying for plane tickets! We are looking for representatives from diverse countries and cultural groups to participate in the Expo. If you are interested contact the MCA at admin@multiculturefm.org or 780-791-5186 Preview Night: Les Misérables TELUS and Keyano Theature Company presents Les Miserables; pic, grand and uplifting, this musical packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. A classic tale of passion and destruction based in 19th century France. The sung-through pop opera is filled with instantly recognizable and memorable songs that will make audiences hearts soar. Preview: Thursday, February 13 at 8pm Opening: Friday, February 14 at 8pm Shows: February 15,18,19,20,21,22,23 at 8pm Colonel Chris Hadfield at the Fort McMurray Public Library Good morning, Earth. That is how Colonel Chris Hadfield-----writing on Twitter-----woke up the world every day while living aboard the International Space Station for over five months. Since blasting off from Kazakhstan in December 2012, Hadfield has become a worldwide sensation, harnessing the power of social media to make outer space accessible to millions and infusing a sense of wonder into the collective consciousness not felt since man first walked on the moon. Called the most famous astronaut since Neil Armstrong, Hadfield, now safely back on Earth, continues to bring the glory of science and space travel to everyone he encounters. Tickets will go on sale for Chris Hadfield on March 25 (10am) at the MacDonald Island Box office or online at www.macdonaldisland.ca. As usual, the Library will hold a draw for ten pairs of tickets to the event. Winners of this draw will be notified prior to tickets going on sale. Northern Insights website: www.northern-insights.ca On Facebook: www.facebook.com/northerninsights On Twitter: @NorthernInsight Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre to Boldly Host William Shatner at The Affair for the Arts CBS Construction and Keyano Theatre are pleased to announce the legendary Hollywood actor, William Shatner as their distinguished guest artist for the Affair for the Arts. This annual fundraiser features an intimate evenign with William Shatner on March 15. Other highlights of the event include wine tasting, live and silent auctions and a dazzling post-performance reception. Funds raised will assist Keyano Theatre in its commitment to build a vibrant arts and culture community in Wood Buffalo. Sponsorship opportunities for this event are now available through Keyano College Foundation until Feb 16. Please visit www.keynao.ca/theatre
Keyano College Career Fair The Keyano College Career Fair is a two day career information and job fair. The fair promotes opportunities for informed career and education planning, and connects employers with employees. The fair is happening on Friday Feb 7 from 12-5pm and Sat Feb 8 from 11-4pm. Please call 780-791-4800 for more details. Fort McMurray SPCA second annual Cupcake Day On February 24, 2014 the FMSPCA will be hosting the second annual Cupcake Day, a fun and delicious way to raise critical funds to help create a positive future for the voiceless animals throughout the region. Dust off your aprons Wood Buffalo and join them for some friendly competition on the sweetest day of the year. Get involved by hosting a cupcake day in your office, school, home or business, take photos of your creations and enter our contest. The FMSPCA will also be selling cupcakes at the shelter from 11am to 5pm so come on by for a sweet treat in support of animals in our region. For more information on how to get involved contact events@fortmcmurrayspca.ca Disney s Mulan Jr. Takes Audience to Ancient China Take a journey to ancient China with Holy Trinity High School Students with their production of Disney s Mulan Jr, an action-packed stage adaptation of Disney s Mulan. Director, Nancy Lawson, along with students and staff from Holy Trinity High School, are working hard to present this musical. It will be staged on their home turf at the Suncor Energy Centre for Performing Arts. The show "Disney s Mulan" runs from Friday, February 7 through Sunday, February 9. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the box office at Suncor Energy Centre for the performing arts at Holy Trinity High School. Shows are at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday, with a matinee at 2 PM on Sunday. Contact the school at 780-792-0012 for more information. Valentines Day Dance at the Legion Come on out and have some fun, meet new people, at the Fort McMurray Social Dance Club's Valentines Day Dance. No partner or experience is necessary! The event takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion on Feb 14 from 8:30-11:30pm. FM #468 First Nation Fishing Derby Wanna reel in five grand? Come out to Gregoire Lake on February 15, 2014. Fort McMurray, #468 first nation is holding their 1st annual ice fishing derby! Biggest fish gets the biggest prize! Biggest fish gets five grand! Registry is fifty dollars and begins at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Follow the signs out to Indian Beach on highway 881. Family fun includes youth prizes of up to one grand! Kids under eighteen fish for free! Contact our Facebook page for more information: Fort McMurray #468 First Nation. You ll have a piking good time!
Golden Years Society Pancake Breakfast Join the Golden Years Society for a wonderful pancake breakfast on Feb 10th from 8:00-10:00am. Cost is $5 per person and will take place at the Golden Years Society, 10111 Main Street. Please call 780-743-4088. Wednesday Night Art at the Fort McMurray Public Library Everyone 8+ is invited to join us every Wednesday Night as we explore our creative sides! A different project will be shown each week. The next art night is on Wednesday, Feb 12th from 6-8pm. Sessions will repeat every Wednesday until March 26th. Please call 780-743-7804 for more information. Celebrate Family Day at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre A fun filled day of activities, puppet show performances, and much more. February 17th from 10:00am-4:00pm. Please call 780-743- 7167 for more information Luv-a-palooza The Family Crisis Society presents Luv-a-palooza. A Beatles Tribute Band - The Fab Fourever with Dinner, dancing, prizes, newly-wed game, silent auction fundraiser. Tickets are $125 each plus $2 surcharge and can be purchased at Mac Island Park Box Office. Luv-apalooza will take place on Friday Feb 14th at the Sawridge Inn on Mackenzie Blvd. 2014 Heart of Wood Buffalo Leadership Awards Nominations Deadline Nomination deadline is fast approaching. Get your nomination package ready today and submit by Feb 7th. The awards are all about celebrating excellence in the nonprofit community. Categories are; Board Leadership Award, presented by Leadership Wood Buffalo Executive Leadership Award, presented by Nonprofit Sector Link Wood Buffalo Community Impact Award, presented by the United Way of Fort McMurray Social Prosperity Leadership Award, presented by Social Prosperity Wood Buffalo Volunteer Recognition Award in honour of Bill Bloomfield, presented by Volunteer Wood Buffalo Newcomer Engagement Award in memory of Lyle Leboldus, presented by the Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association For any additional questions regarding the nomination process, please contact: Connie MacDonald, the LINK at 587-646-6775 Fort McMurray Mommylicious Trade Fair
Fort McMurray loves Mommylicious and we are back for a Winter Wonderland Event! THIS IS A FREE EVENT TO ATTEND so be sure to scoop up all of your people and head down to The Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre -- 530 Mackenzie Boulevard. The Mommylicious Trade Fair is being held on Feb 15, 2014 from 10am -- 4pm Vendor tables are now available and we have tons of amazing Advertising and Sponsorship Packages available! Dress up the kids and bring them down for mini photo sessions, a visit with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, get a balloon animal, face painting, or bounce in bouncy house! This show will primarily feature local businesses offering products and services geared towards families. There will be 50+ Vendor tables and tons of fun things for the family like bouncy houses, face painting & more! For full show details please visit our website at http://www.mommylicious.ca, email info@fusionevents.caor call Fusion Events at 403.452.8852 Social Media Matters Date: Feb 18, 2014 8:30am to 12pm at the Redpoll Centre Cost: $15 Register at https://socialmediamatters2014.eventbrite.ca/ Love it or lump it, social media matters. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Tumblr, Blogger and a myriad of other sites have supplanted traditional media as the primary way that we connect, share and communicate as people and as organizations. How do they all fit together? How do you manage an effective social media presence with limited staff and resources? This half-day session facilitated by Russell Thomas, Executive Director (Interim) of Arts Council Wood Buffalo, marketing/communications/social media specialist, will provide a number of foundational tips that you can take back to the office and implement immediately. Continental breakfast will be provided. Public Records Grant Program -- Submission Deadline -- February 7th, 2014! Public Records is a grant program offering up-and-coming musicians and filmmakers an opportunity for a grant to create a music video, along with educational workshops that nurture and develop their talent. Grant recipients form film and music teams to create music videos that will be broadcast in their local communities on TELUS Optik TV. Emerging musicians and filmmakers in Fort McMurray have the opportunity at up to $7500 in grant awards and exclusive access to education and workshops on how to develop and market their artistry in Canada. Further details can be found at www.publicrecords.org Culture Calls is sent out weekly on Thursday morning. It showcases local art exhibitions, events, concerts, as well as volunteer and funding opportunities, and much more. Every effort is made to insure that the information in this newsletter is up-to-date. To confirm event dates, times and locations, please contact the organization involved. If you would like to have your email added or removed from this list, or would like to add information about an upcoming opportunity please send your request to recreationandculture@woodbuffalo.ab.ca Also you can visit the Wood Buffalo Culture blog for additional opportunities and updates in the area of Culture. http://rmwbculture.blogspot.com