Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:15AM
Dr Seuss Party & Lorax the movie on First Saturday March 3rd!
Dress up as your favourite Dr Seuss character or have your face painted as one and join us for crafts, Dr Seuss original animation short films, door prizes, loot bags, and the screening of the new Dr Seuss movie, LORAX!
Okotoks Cinemas, 180—100 Stockton Ave
Party: 12:30pm-2pm, movie at 2pm
Party included with regular price of admission
Call to artists, musicians, and performers for FIRST SATURDAYS!
Call to artists and musicians for FIRST SATURDAYS!
ARTISTS: would you like to do a demonstration or have an art show and sale at an alternative venue like a boutique, restaurant, or café in Olde Towne Okotoks? On the FIRST SATURDAY of each month Olde Towne venues would like to host you!
THE PROCESS:
- Please send the following to firstsaturdayokotoks@gmail.com
- Name, email, phone number, website (if you have)
- 5-10 samples of your work (jpg images less than 500 kb)
- Short letter of intent – let us know what you would like to do (eg. art demo, show with an opening reception) and if you have a place in mind
- We will in turn try to match you with a café or boutique. From there, it is between you and the merchant as to how to arrange things (eg. set up details, if there is to be a commission, etc)
- Please feel free to call Sandra at 403.819.9318 with any questions or email firstsaturdayokotoks@gmail.com
MUSICIANS & PERFORMERS: Are you interested in playing in an alternative venue like a boutique, restaurant, or café in Olde Towne Okotoks? Are you interested in performing on the street or moving from venue to venue? On the FIRST SATURDAY of each month Olde Towne venues would like to host you!
THE PROCESS:
- Please send the following to firstsaturdayokotoks@gmail.com
- Name, email, phone number, website (if you have)
- Sample or description of the music you play
- Short letter of intent – let us know what you would like to and if you have a place in mind
- Hourly fee
- We will in turn try to match you with a café or boutique or set you up on the street or roving from venue to venue.
- Please feel free to call Sandra at 403.819.9318 with any questions or email firstsaturdayokotoks@gmail.com
First Saturday December 3rd!
Print the listings of events!
PLAN AHEAD!
Most First Saturday events are free and you can pick what to do on the day of. Listed below are the events you have to rsvp to or buy tickets for.
Okotoks Public Library
Family Gingerbread House Making: Bring your family to the library to build and decorate your own gingerbread house. Some candy will be provided for decoration, but you might want to bring some of your own too! Refreshments will be served. Limited space. Fee must be paid at time of registration. No refunds. 1:30pm - 3:00pm, 1 house per family - $15/family , Call to register at 403.938.2220, 7 Riverside Drive West.
Paintworks Art Studios & Supplies
Christmas Greeting Cards in Acrylic: No
experience required, just enthusiasm. $40, all supplies included.10:30 - 2:30 pm. Register at www.paintworks.com. 112 Elizabeth St. (403.995.7706)
Big Rock Singers Christmas Carolers
You don't have to reserve for this, but if you want to make sure to catch them, The Big Rock Singers will start at the Okotoks Art Gallery at 12noon and will be caroling door to door at First Saturday participants in Olde Towne Okotoks from 12noon-3pm, FREE.
Rotary Performing Art Center
The Okotoks Arts Council (OAC) presents Maria Dunn in concert: A storyteller through song, Maria Dunn combines North American folk and country music with the influences of her Celtic heritage. 7-9pm, Tickets $25 +GST Rush at the door $30, 3 Elma Street (403.938.3204)
Okotoks Public Library
Grandpa and Me Reading Circle (Grandmas invited too!): We are looking for mature adult volunteers for our new Grandpa and Me Reading Circle where children (ages 4 & older) and adult volunteers read together for enjoyment. 10:30 - 11:30 am, FREE. To register, call 403-938-2220. 7 Riverside Drive West.
Bistro Provence
Free Pizza, wine tasting, and local artist: come enjoy our new Euro Style thin crust pizza. Show and sale for Lorraine Brown who will have torch work beads and fused glass. 6-9 P.M. Please RSVP. 52 North Railway Street (403.938.2224)
Print the full listings of events!
First Saturdays in Olde Towne Okotoks
Monthly Festival of Arts & Culture
presented by the Okotoks Arts Council
On the first Saturday of each month, art venues, restaurants, and boutiques in Okotok’s Olde Towne offer a mix of special activities including exhibition openings, theatre, live music, talks, tours, street happenings, food, wine & food tastings, and special promotions.
For information please contact firstsaturdayokotoks@gmail.com or subscribe to our e-newsletter