Film and Video
Calgary plays host to several film/video festivals and festivals with film/video components, including the Calgary International Film Festival, the Calgary Underground Film Festival, the Fairytales International Queer Diversity Film Festival, the Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival (GIRAF) and others. Organizations like the Quickdraw Animation Society and the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers support the local community of film and video artists with resources and exhibition opportunities. Additionally, Calgary has three independent movie theatres in or close to the downtown core that often feature screenings of local and independent films: the Globe Cinema, the Uptown Stage & Screen and the Plaza Theatre.
What's On Today:
Weekend at the Museum
Tired of the same old family activities? Stuck in a weekend rut? Bored of board games? Glenbow throws open its doors on March 13 -14, 2010, for an entire weekend of high-energy, action packed activities for the whole family.
Learn how to build your very own marionette with The Old Trout Puppet Workshop or compose a song with musician Kris Demeanor. Work together as a family to search the museum for hidden treasures, , take a journey through the Wild West or learn what it took to become a Medieval knight.
All three public exhibition floors will be open to the public for musical and theatrical performances, hands-on art activities, workshops, storytelling, tours and more. All events, programs, supplies and tours are included in the cost of admission – Members get in for free.
Program Highlights:
Musical Workshop with Kris Demeanor (Age 7+)- Glenbow’s artist in residence Kris Demeanor leads a song-writing workshop for kids. Kris provides a number of instruments and guides you through the process of writing a song, as well as a performance of his own compositions.
Yoga for Kids (Age 5+) - Practice a simplified version of classical yoga poses in our Asian gallery -- themed around animals with a storytelling finale! Mats provided.
The Old Trout Puppet Workshop (Age 7+) - Join us for a step-by-step puppet workshop! Design a face and construct a body to create your very own marionette. All supplies provided!
Dead Critters (Age 7+) - Explore a variety of genuine furs that were important to early fur traders. Experience the different textures and scents of animal hides and furs that were essential to the fur trade.
Page to Knight (Age 5+)- Discover the mysteries of knights and knighthood in a hands-on journey exploring the life, armour and weaponry of a mystical time in history.
Behind the Scenes Tours (Ages 7+)- Join a museum educator for an exclusive tour of Glenbow collections.
Treasure Hunt (All Ages) - Put on your explorer hat and join our treasure hunt! Use a handy activity sheet to look for hidden gems throughout the museum. Enter your completed sheet to win a prize!
Art Activites (All Ages) – Create your own copper wire horse, design a poster for the Canadian West or sketch in one of our art galleries.
And much, much more!
This event will be the first of three Family Weekend at the Museum events offered this year at Glenbow. Replacing the weekly Family Fun Sundays program, Family Weekend at the Museum is a re-imagined family fun spectacle, including a substantially expanded schedule of programs and events.
The Film Club: "Afghan Chronicles"
This documentary is about a country courageously rebuilding itself. Afghan Chronicles paints a touching picture of a land that is a work in progress, dreaming of a better future for all of its citizens.
52 minutes
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