SUMMER 2015 Volume 2, Issue 2

Discover our diverse cultural celebrationsJuly 11 to Sept. 27, 2015

In June we were honored to host Walking With Our Sisters, a moving memorial to the over 1,300 missing and murdered Aboriginal women. In three weeks, the

sacred bundle was viewed by over 2,400 visitors. Our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed so generously of their hearts and their time!

In July, the MAG will present Kids Celebrate! - an opportunity to explore celebrations around the world and through the seasons. The exhibition encourages children and their families to think about their own celebrations and learn about a variety of different traditions.

lorna.johnson@reddeer.ca

I am very pleased to accept the role of President of the Red Deer & District Museum Society. I have been involved with the museum for several years now, and I am very excited by way that the Museum is growing and changing and getting more engaged in the community. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank the Department of Canadian Heritage Museums Assistance Program for their support of our collections re-organization project, as well as Kids Celebrate!

I would also like to gratefully acknowledge the support of the Red Deer Kinsmen for their support to purchase new membership management software. Red Deer Rotary has generously sponsored one year of Art in the AM, our new social and art program that is designed for adults who are suffering from memory loss, and their caregivers. I look forward to working with you in the year ahead.

Your Museum Board : Jeremy Moore, President

Discover our diverse cultural celebrations

What an incredible start we have on summer this year!

A travelling exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of History.

Your Museum : with Lorna, E.D. @ the MAG

YOUR Visit

Galleries Open: Monday – Friday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm; Weekends, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Holiday Hours:Open Family Day & Heritage Day, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Business Hours:Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

It’s easy to fi nd us - lots of free parking! The MAG is in the same location as the downtown Recreation Centre and the Golden Circle Seniors Resource Centre.

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Golden Circle

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Free!

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Kids Celebrate! is a lively, interactive exhibition designed for children and families. It shows children the importance of the celebrations that bring families together. The celebrations featured in the exhibit explore the many different cultures in Canada.

To accompany this exhibit, the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery will be providing a number of fun, interactive programs for children and families all summer long. Check out our website to download your very own passport. Bring your passport with you to all of our Kids Celebrate! activities and get a stamp. At the end of the summer enter your passport for a chance to win prizes!

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The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery is grateful to the City of Red Deer and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts for their fi nancial support.

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A travelling exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of History.

Discover our diverse cultural celebrations from July 11 to Sept. 27, 2015

Every Tuesday afternoon starting July 14 drop in to our Cultural Creation Lab to participate in an art activity that highlights one of the celebrations featured in Kids Celebrate! Runs from 1 pm to 4 pm.

July 14 Hanukkah: DIY Dreidel

July 21 Chinese New Year: Ink Art and Zodiac Animals

July 28 Christmas: Sock-Puppet Storytelling

Aug 4 Easter: Egg-stravaganza

Aug 11 Toonik Tyme: Amazing animal carvings

Aug 18 Canada Day: Oh! Canada Postcards

Aug 25 Caribbean Festival: Colourful Concoctions

Sept 1 Eid-ul-Fitr: Weaving Wonders

Sept 8 Thanksgiving: Fantastic Feasts

Sept 15 Diwali: Stained Glass Masterpieces

Sept 22 Hallowe’en: Costume Creations

Join us Sunday afternoons to explore all the fun activities in every season. Runs 1 pm to 4 pm.

July 19, 2015 Kids Celebrate! SummerA cultural celebration for everyone to enjoy, with a Water Balloon Relay, Frozen T-shirt Race and more!

August 9, 2015 Kids Celebrate! FallBobbing for apples, a donut tree and a Celtic twist on the classic game graveyard!

August 23, 2015 Kids Celebrate! WinterHave you ever wanted to have a ‘snowball’ fi ght in the middle of the summer?

September 13, 2015 Kids Celebrate! SpringEaster Egg Hunts, kite making, and every beautiful thing that comes with the spring!

September 27, 2015 Kids Celebrate! Red DeerJoin us on Alberta Culture Days weekend forfun family activities.

Thursdays, July 16, August 13, September 17Cultural Café with CARE Join us for an evening of socializing, guest speakers and more! Geared to adults, all ages welcome.At Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 6-8pm, in partnership with Central Alberta Refugee Effort

CULTURAL CREATION LAB TUESDAYS

SEASONAL SUNDAYS

For Heritage Day, August 3rd, 2015, the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery are hosting an afternoon of

cultural celebrations and performances. There will be food to eat and fun to be had. Come on down and search

Heritage Square to fi nd where in the world is Maggie Museum. A prize will be awarded to the best Gumshoe!

Who can fi nd Maggie Museum?Who can fi nd Maggie Museum?

Heritage Day @ the MAG Heritage Day @ the MAG Heritage Day @ the MAG Heritage Day @ the MAG Monday, August 3, 2015, 1pm – 4pm

Non-members

$150/week

members

$125/week