April Event Listings

ANNUAL VASA SPRING EXHIBITION—From April 4^th to 29^th, VASA is having its annual Members Spring Exhibition where the public will be able to meet and talk to the artists. On April 6^th, there’ll be an opening reception from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Where: Hemingway Centre, 25 Sir Winston Churchill
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ANNUAL ORCHID FAIR—From April 7^th to 9^th, the Orchid Society of Alberta presents its 40^th Annual Orchid Fair. This is the largest show of its kind in Canada with orchid displays, art and photography, plus a variety of workshops to interest everyone. Judges from the American Orchid Society will be awarding the best of the best in orchids. Admission is $10 at the door.
Where: Moonflower Room, Enjoy Centre, 101 Riel Drive
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NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY—On April 19^th, all across Canada, celebrate Canadian films in honour of Canada’s 150th. There are venues all over the Greater Edmonton area, including the Alberta Aviation Museum, St. Albert Public Library and River Ridge Theatre. All films are free for this event.
Where: Various venues across St. Albert and Edmonton area
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SPRING INDIE HANDMADE—From April 21^st to 23^rd, your one-stop-shop of all things handmade in Canada returns to the Enjoy Centre. There’ll be over 100 vendors selling everything from flavoured honey to clothing. In honour of Canada’s 150^th birthday, go on Indie Handmade’s Facebook Page to enter to win 1 of 150 free admission tickets. One price of $5 gets you in all three days.
Where: Moonflower Room, Enjoy Centre, 101 Riel Drive
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WORLD OF MUSIC & DANCE—On April 21^st, the Community Refugee Committee of St. Albert is holding a fundraising concert to help sponsor refugees. The concert features music from the Middle East, China, India, North Africa and Canada. Refreshments will be offered afterwards.
Where: St. Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Drive
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ST. ALBERT CHAMBER MUSIC—On April 22^nd, St. Albert Chamber Music Society presents Nora Bumanis and Keri Lynn Zwicker, two Canadian harpists from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, plus Lizzy Hoyt who will be playing violin but is also an award-winning songwriter and vocalist.
Where: Red Willow Place, 7 Tache Street
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HIGH ENERGY 22—From April 27^th to May 26^th, this annual exhibition, now in its 22^nd year, showcases the emerging talent of St. Albert’s high school students. There’ll be everything from mixed-media abstractions to photo-realistic drawings, which includes course work and fresh pieces especially made for the exhibit.
Where: Art Gallery of St. Albert, 19 Perron Street
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SPRING ART SHOW & SALE—From April 28^th to 30^th, the St. Albert Painters Guild presents their annual spring show and sale. It’ll showcase many talented Guild artists. In honour of Canada’s 150^th birthday, there’ll be a weekend-long fundraiser in support of the St. Albert Food Bank.
Where: St. Albert Place foyer, 5 St. Anne Street
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DIG-IN FESTIVAL—On April 29^th and 30^th, Averton Homes presents St. Albert’s only “Horticulinary Festival.” There will be free workshops on everything from growing beer hops to butcher basics, get gardening advice from Jim Hole, and celebrity Chef Corbin Tomaszeski and Gusto TV’s Desiree Nielsen are teaming up with the Glasshouse Bistro to prepare some special dishes.
Where: Enjoy Centre, 101 Riel Drive
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