Moments from Wonderland

MacDonald Island Dance Academy is pleased to announce Alberta Ballet II will visit Fort McMurray on April 19th. They will be presenting two performances of Moments from Wonderland, a ballet production adaptation based on the Lewis Carroll classic novels Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre. 

The show is a perfect introduction to ballet and dance for young audiences. The dancers from Alberta Ballet II will perform a 45-minute show, followed by a 15 minute audience-interactive question and answer session.

Show times:

Matinee 1PM to 2PM

Evening 6:30PM to 7:30PM

Join us for this first time event that you and your family don't want to miss! Tickets on sale at ONErec.ca and Guest Services.

Artist in Residency

Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency program.

(Fort McMurray, AB – February 23, 2015) – The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has an exciting opportunity for visual artists.   

The Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency (AIR) program is now accepting applicants for the 2015 enrollment. This year, AIR will host two studio locations: Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan. The residency includes dedicated studio space (with no associated fee) starting on June 4 in Fort McMurray and on July 23 in Fort Chipewyan with both residencies ending on Aug. 27. 

Artists in the program will take part in an artist talk, open-house demonstrations and community programming opportunities. Upon completion, artists will have the opportunity to display their artwork in a group exhibition held at the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery.  

Submissions close on Friday, March 20 at 4 p.m. local time. Applicants must be Canadian residents. 

Visit the Artist in Residency website to learn more about the program and how to apply or contact; 

Theresa Jolliffe
Coordinator II, Community Strategies
theresa.jolliffe@woodbuffalo.ab.ca
Phone: 780-743-7994
Fax: 780-743-7025

What Makes You Proud to be Canadian?

What Makes You Proud to be Canadian?

We’re asking youth from 8 to 18 years old across Canada to tell us what makes them proud to be Canadian by submitting their best, most dynamic drawings, photos or pieces of creative writing that represents everything that Canada is as a strong, proud and free nation.

Enter the 2015 Canada Day Challenge for a chance to win great prizes, including all-expenses paid trip for two to Ottawa to celebrate Canada Day on Parliament Hill: go backstage, meet some of Canada’s most inspiring people, tour museums, galleries, the iconic Parliament Buildings and be part of a special summer exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History!

Plus, there’s even more to be excited about this year! Winners will also receive the opportunity to work with the amazingly talented team of education specialists from the National Film Board of Canada to create their very own short films about their adventures in Ottawa. 

For more information please visit the Canadian Heritage website. 

The deadline is March 20, 2015

Get creative! Get inspired! And, get your entries in for the chance to experience a truly Canadian adventure
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