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Provincial Archives of Alberta 37th Annual Film Night Event

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The Provincial Archives of Alberta (PAA) is proud to present the 37th edition of its annual Film Night, featuring the The People at Filmwest: Cooperative Filmmaking in 1970s Edmonton.

DEADLINE: September 20, 2025 - 2:35 pm

Calgary's Rita McKeough selected for Lieutenant Governor award

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Calgary based artist Rita McKeough has been named to receive the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta 2025 Distinguished Artists Award. She is expected to receive the awards’ patron in a ceremony held by Her Honour Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on October 4, 2025.

AFA Artist Spotlight - Jessica Plattner

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Jessica Plattner shares her experience applying and provides insight into the story behind her work and what inspires her artistic practice.

Book Release: A Summer of Dragonflies

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A Summer of Dragonflies, a new book written by award-winning Edmonton author Natasha Deen, will be officially released on September 13, 2025.

DEADLINE: September 30, 2025 - 2:15 pm

Alberta Culture Days at the Citadel Theatre

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Join us at the Citadel Theatre for Alberta Culture Days, Sept. 26-28! Enjoy free family-friendly events, a wardrobe sale & Wizard of Oz Film Festival!

DEADLINE: September 28, 2025 - 11:25 pm

15th Annual Chrysalis Art Exhibit and Reception

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You’re invited to experience the creativity and talent of artists supported by Chrysalis at our 15th Annual Art Exhibition in Calgary.

DEADLINE: November 1, 2025 - 2:25 pm

Sing with Us at Southern Accord - A Capella Performance Chorus

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Open Rehearsal call. Join Southern Accord for a one night event with our award women's a cappella chorus. Wednesday, September 17th.

DEADLINE: September 18, 2025 - 2:30 pm

Southern Accord Chorus presents On The Horizon - a musical journey in support of Bringing Hearts Home

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Join award winning Southern Accord Chorus for On The Horizon. Experience thirty a cappella voices in rich four-part harmony, sharing inspiring songs and heartwarming melodies for an important cause. Special Guests The Five Singing Guys.

DEADLINE: November 2, 2025 - 2:40 am

New Exhibition - Korean Stories: Rooted in Hanji", Eunju Park and ILang Song

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Gallery@501 is pleased to present Korean Stories: Rooted in Hanji, a new exhibition by Edmonton artists Eunju Park and ILang Song. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on September 7, 2025 and shows until October 22, 2025.

DEADLINE: October 22, 2025 - 2:32 pm

Fiction and the Shipwrecked Reader: An Evening with Yann Martel

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Join the Edmonton Public Library and Citadel Theatre for a talk with author Yann Martel as he reflects on Life of Pi and the relationship between fiction and reality.

DEADLINE: September 18, 2025 - 2:30 pm