Time:7:30-9:30 p.m.
Cover: $20
For more than 50 years, the Lethbridge Big Band has kept the sounds of the Big Band era alive in Southern Alberta. Under the direction of Paul Walker, the band continues to honour the great bands of years gone by, while also keeping up with new big band sounds. The group primarily plays for dances in Lethbridge and across Southern Alberta, although does occasionally perform in concert situations. Interestingly, Ernie Block (trumpet) has been with the big band since its inception and many others have been with the band for more than two decades.
Buy festival tickets for this event or other events online at Eventbrite or at Long & McQuade Music, (323 8 St S Lethbridge) starting May 7.
Casa is the realization of a 20 year dream, shared by many in the Lethbridge arts community, to expand or replace the Bowman Arts Centre. This unique new facility far surpasses the original vision for expansion, and sets a new standard for interdisciplinary arts centres. It is about experimentation, incubation, learning and growing. Casa was built to serve a multi-generational community, with varying art skill sets and interests in all disciplines of the arts.
Designing the building was a comprehensive and collaborative process led by Nyhoff Architecture from (Calgary) working in conjunction with the local architectural firm of Ferrari Westwood Babits. The Architectural team visited numerous arts education institutions and also met with members of the local arts community to define requirements for a truly functional 42,000 square foot art centre. The resulting building design is truly impressive.
Funding for the project were provided by the Federal Build Canada Fund ($6,000,000.), the Provincial MSI Fund ($14,900,000.) and the City of Lethbridge ($200,000).
