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Heritage Month 2009: Event Listings |
| Apr 4 - Jun 7 | Hiroshige Ando: The 53 Stations of
the Tokaido Road The U of A’s collection of 19th century Japanese prints. Art Gallery of Alberta Enterprise Square 100, 10230 Jasper Avenue Info: 780 422-6223 www.artgalleryalberta.com |
| Apr 24 - May 3 | Stray - written by Elyne
Quan Workshop West Theatre La Cite francophone 8627 - 91 Street Info & Tickets: 780 477-5955 |
| Apr 25 | Kodomo no Hi (Japan’s Children’s
Day) 2-3 pm Special performance by Japanese drumming group Kita No Taiko. Make-and-take Koinobori (Carp Kites) and Hina Matsuri Dolls. Art Gallery of Alberta Enterprise Square, 100, 10230 Jasper Ave Info: 780 429-1232 www.artgalleryalberta.com |
| Apr 26 | Chinese Children’s Storytime -
ages 3 - 7 Experience the culture of China through crafts and stories in Cantonese and English. Stanley A. Milner Library Room 5, 6th Floor 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Info: 780 496-7039 |
| Apr 28 - May 31 | Tat Ming Yee Studios’ Student
Artwork Stanley A. Milner Library, Main Floor 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Info: Myra wongmyra@shaw.ca |
| Apr 30 7:00PM |
Taiwanese American Heritage Week &
Asian Heritage Month in Canada Edmonton Taiwanese Association Victoria School of Performing & Visual Arts 10210 - 108 Avenue Tickets: $15, 780 429-9006, 426-3452, 989-7070 Info: 780 988-2822 |
| Apr 30 | Friends of Folding - Origami
Edmonton Tessellated planes, modular dragons and the basic swan: Origami Edmonton shows you how to fold like a pro. 12:10 - 12:50 pm Art Gallery of Alberta Enterprise Square, 100, 10230 Jasper Ave Info: 780 429-1232 www.artgalleryalberta.com |
| May 1 7:00PM |
King & Clown - Korean with
English subtitles 2 hrs South Korea, 2005 Metro Cinema - Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre 9828 - 101 A Avenue Info: www.metrocinema.org |
| May 1 9:30PM |
Forbidden Quest - Korean
with English subtitles 2 hrs 19 mins South Korea, 2006 Metro Cinema - Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre 9828 - 101 A Avenue Info: www.metrocinema.org |
| May 2 4:00PM |
Christmas in August -
Korean with English subtitles 1 hr 37 mins South Korea, 1998 Metro Cinema - Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre 9828 - 101 A Avenue Info: www.metrocinema.org |
| May 2 6:00PM |
Secret Sunshine - Korean
with English subtitles 2 hrs 21 mins South Korea, 2007 Metro Cinema - Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre 9828 - 101 A Avenue Info: www.metrocinema.org |
| May 2 9:00PM |
Like a Virgin - Korean with
English subtitles 1 hr 56 mins South Korea, 2006 Metro Cinema - Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre 9828 - 101 A Avenue Info: www.metrocinema.org |
| May 3 | Japanese Tea Ceremony Devonian Botanic Garden, Ozawa Pavilion Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon Info: www.devonian.ualberta.ca/events.cfm |
| May 3 4:30PM |
Bunt - Korean with English
subtitles 1 hr 36 mins South Korea, 2007 Metro Cinema - Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre 9828 - 101 A Avenue Info: www.metrocinema.org |
| May 3 7:00PM |
The Show Must Go On -
Korean with English subtitles 1 hr 52 mins South Korea, 2007 Metro Cinema - Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre 9828 - 101 A Avenue Info: www.metrocinema.org |
| May 3 9:30PM |
Epitaph - Korean with
English subtitles 1 hr 38 mins South Korea, 2007 Metro Cinema - Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre 9828 - 101 A Avenue Info: www.metrocinema.org |
| May 4 | Anime Screening featuring Death
Note, Volume 1 - ages 14 to 18 Edmonton Public Library, Penny McKee (Abbottsfield) Branch 3210 - 118 Avenue Info: 780 496-7839 www.epl.ca |
| May 4 | Anime Screening - Bleach Movie
1: Memories of Nobody - ages 13 to 17 Edmonton Public Library, Whitemud Crossing Branch Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre, 4211 - 106 Street Info: 780 496-1822 www.epl.ca |
| May 4 |
Edmonton Chinese Bilingual
Education Association Meeting Kildare Elementary School 7525-144 Avenue Info: 780 476-5675 www.ecbea.org |
| May 4 - 12 |
Marty Chan, Writer in
Residence Mayfield School Info: www.martychan.com |
| May 5 | In the Shadow of Gold Mountain
Award winning National Film Board documentary concerning the Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act in Canada. Edmonton Public Library, Strathcona Branch 8331 - 104 Street 7 pm. Duration 1 hour 30 minutes Info: 780 496-1828 www.epl.ca |
| May 5 | Anime Screening featuring Death
Note, Volume 1 - ages 14 to 18 Edmonton Public Library, Lois Hole Branch 17650 69 Avenue Info: 780 442-0888 www.epl.ca |
| May 5 | Asia Pacific Management
Information Session MacEwan College, City Centre Campus Room 5-268, 10700 - 104 Avenue 5:00 - 6:00 pm Info: Shelly 780 497-5113 brownlees@macewan.ca |
| May 6 | Origami for Adults Edmonton Public Library, Millwoods Branch 601 Mill Woods Town Centre, 2331 - 66 Street Info: 780 496-1818 www.epl.ca |
| May 7 7:30PM |
GWG Piece by Piece Musical multimedia depicting the experiences of immigrant women who worked in Edmonton’s GWG clothing factory over its 93 year history. Ukrainian Hall 11018 - 97 Street Info: Lan lan.marples@ualberta.ca |
| May 7 | Taiko Drumming Demonstration by
Kita No Taiko Experience the energy of Taiko drumming, a form of traditional Japanese music. First 30 teens, ages 12 to 17 to register may participate in the workshop. Edmonton Public Library, Whitemud Crossing Branch Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre, 4211 - 106 Street Info: 780 496-1822 Email: wmcteens@epl.ca www.kitanotaiko.ca |
| May 7 | Manufactured Landscapes National Film Board documentary featuring the Three Gorges Dam and breathtaking scale of Shanghai’s urban renewal. Edmonton Public Library, Londonderry Branch 110 Londonderry Mall 137 Avenue & 66 Street Info: Registration 780 496-6708 or 780 496-1814 www.epl.ca |
| May 7 | Anime Screening - Bleach Movie
1: Memories of Nobody - ages 13 to 17 Edmonton Public Library, Idylwylde Branch 8310 - 88 Avenue Info: 780 496-1808 www.epl.ca |
| May 9 | Origami Paper Cranes - ages 12 to
18 Learn to make your own paper crane and other designs using a few folding techniques and share in this ancient Japanese art. Edmonton Public Library, Sprucewood Branch 11555 - 95 Street Info: 780 496-7099 www.epl.ca |
| May 10 10:30AM - 4:00PM |
Mother’s Day Field Trip From the Gallery to the Garden: Journey Through Japan on Mother’s Day Treat your mom to a guided tour of the Art Gallery of Alberta followed by a trip to the spectacular Kurimoto Japanese Garden at the Devonian Botanic Gardens. $30 Adults, $25 Seniors/Students/AGA members, $20 Children under 12. Art Gallery of Alberta Enterprise Square, 100, 10230 Jasper Ave Info: 780 429-1232 www.artgalleryalberta.com |
| May 10 | Mother’s Day - Take mom out to a fabulous Asian restaurant! |
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Sandra Wong & Friends Recital 2009 Fundraiser for Edmonton Chinese Library featuring Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica, Guofeng Dance Group, Dickson & David Wong Winspear Centre 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square Info: 780 467-3285 sandra.wong@hotmail.com |
| May 11 - 12 | MacEwan School of Business
International Business Workshop Competition or Cooperation: East vs. West Robbins Health Learning Centre 10910 - 104 Avenue Info: Dr. William Wei weix@macewan.ca |
| May 11 | Magenta Monday - Alexina Louie
with Sandra Joy Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association Info: http://www.armtaedmonton.ab.ca/MenuItems/MagentaMonday/magentaMondayInfo.shtml |
| May 13 | After Life - directed by
Kore-eda Hirokazu A very Japanese and beautifully shot taken on what happens after we die - in this case we spend a week in a facility where counselors help us pick and recreated the one memory from life we can take with us to Heaven. Edmonton Public Library, Whitemud Crossing Branch Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre, 4211 - 106 Street Info: 780 496-1822 www.epl.ca |
| May 14 | Origami Paper Cranes - ages 12 to
18 Learn to make your own paper crane and other designs using a few folding techniques and share in this ancient Japanese art. Edmonton Public Library, Calder Branch 12522 - 132 Avenue Info: 780 496-7090 www.epl.ca |
| May 14 | Chasing Love: Charity
Musical Drama Canada Tour 2009 Jubilee Auditorium 11455 - 87 Avenue Info: 780 427-2760 |
| May 14 | Haiku U - ages 12 to 18 Learn to Haiku (ancient form of Japanese poetry) with Conni Massing Edmonton Public Library, Stanley A. Milner Library 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Info: 780 944-7960 www.epl.ca |
| May 16 7:30PM |
Chinese Music Week organized by Alberta Chinese Music Association,Alberta Chinese Cultural Society & Confucius Institute: Youth Talent Concert in Chinese Instruments Citadel Theatre, MacLab Theatre 9828 - 101 A Avenue Tickets: $15, Students $10 Info: Hubert hubert.hsu@worleyparsons.com |
| May 16 | Origami Paper Cranes - ages 12 to
18 Learn to make your own paper crane and other designs using a few folding techniques and share in this ancient Japanese art. Edmonton Public Library, Idylwylde Branch 8310 - 88 Avenue Info: 780 496-1808 www.epl.ca |
| May 17 10:30AM - 3:00PM |
Chinese Musical Instruments
Recital and Workshops - Free admission Confucius Institute in Edmonton The Languages Centre at Woodcroft 13750 Woodcroft Avenue Info: Wei 780 498-8753 wei.li@epsb.ca |
| May 19 7:00PM |
What Remains of Us National Film Board documentary. A young Tibetan in Quebec goes back to her home country to document Tibet’s continuing struggle with China. Edmonton Public Library, Strathcona Branch 8331 - 104 Street Duration 1 hour 30 minutes Info: 780 496-1828 www.epl.ca |
| May 20 | Kung Fu Hustle - directed
by Stephen Chow In 1940s Shanghai, a wannabe gangster aspires to join the “Axe Gang” while residents exhibit extraordinary fighting skills - a quirky action film. Edmonton Public Library, Whitemud Crossing Branch Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre, 4211 - 106 Street Info: 780 496-1822 www.epl.ca |
| May 21 | Manufactured Landscapes National Film Board documentary featuring the Three Gorges Dam and breathtaking scale of Shanghai’s urban renewal. Edmonton Public Library, Londonderry Branch 110 Londonderry Mall 137 Avenue & 66 Street Info: Registraton 780 496-6708 or 780 496-1814 www.epl.ca |
| May 21 | Haiku U - ages 12 to 18 Learn to Haiku (ancient form of Japanese poetry) with Conni Massing Edmonton Public Library, Idylwylde Branch 8310 - 88 Avenue Info: 780 496-1808 www.epl.ca |
| May 21 - 23 | Languages Without Borders Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers and the Institute for Innovation in Second Languages Education National Conference Mayfield Inn and Suites 16615 - 109 Avenue www.caslt.org |
| May 24 1:30PM - 4:30PM |
Edmonton Chinese Bilingual
Education Association First Annual Awards & Scholarship Celebration McNally Senior High School - Main Gym 8440 - 105 Avenue www.ecbea.org |
| May 24 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
Chinese Instruments Training
Classes Graduation - Free admission Confucius Institute The Languages Centre at Woodcroft 13750 Woodcroft Avenue Info: Wei 780 498-8753 wei.li@epsb.ca |
| May 24 | Londonderry Junior High School
Mandarin Graduation Banquet This is a private event. Tickets required. |
| May 25 | Up the Yangtze Award winning National Film Board documentary. Life surrounding the Yangtze river changes due to flooding to build the Three Gorges Dam. Edmonton Public Library, Penny McKee (Abbottsfield) Branch 3210 - 118 Avenue Info: 780 496-7839 www.epl.ca |
| May 26 7:00PM |
The Magical Life of Long Tack
Sam National Film Board documentary chronicles the journey of a famed Chinese acrobat and magician. Edmonton Public Library, Strathcona Branch 8331 - 104 Street Duration 1 hour 30 minutes Info: 780 496-1828 www.epl.ca |
| May 26 | Origami Paper Cranes - ages 12 to
18 Learn to make your own paper crane and other designs using a few folding techniques and share in this ancient Japanese art. Edmonton Public Library, Whitemud Crossing Branch Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre, 4211 - 106 Street Info: 780 496-1822 www.epl.ca |
| May 28 | Confucius Institute in Edmonton
YCT & HSK Awards Night The Languages Centre at Woodcroft 13750 Woodcroft Avenue Info: Wei 780 498-8753 wei.li@epsb.ca |
| May 28 | Hiroshige Ando: The 53 Stations of
the Tokaido Road The U of A’s collection of 19th century Japanese prints. Art Gallery of Alberta Enterprise Square 100, 10230 Jasper Avenue Info: 780 422-6223 www.artgalleryalberta.com |
| May 28 | Origami Paper Cranes - ages 12 to
18 Learn to make your own paper crane and other designs using a few folding techniques and share in this ancient Japanese art. Edmonton Public Library, Lois Hole Branch 17650 - 69 Avenue Info: 780 442-0888 www.epl.ca |
| May 28 | Origami Paper Cranes - ages 12 to
18 Learn to make your own paper crane and other designs using a few folding techniques and share in this ancient Japanese art. Edmonton Public Library, Stanley A. Milner (Downtown) Branch 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Info: 780 496-7000 www.epl.ca |
| May 29 8:00PM |
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Premier Broadcast of Seeds of
Change - The ECO Story features University of Alberta Professor
Emeritus, Dr Larry Wang overcoming the geological and topological
challenges to save the Yangtze River while improving the lives of
thousands of subsistence farmers. ACCESS TV - Cable 9 in Edmonton Info: 780 490-1220 www.panaceaentertainment.com |
| May 29 | Ottewell Junior High School
Mandarin Graduation Banquet This is a private event. Tickets required. |
| May 30 | Ross Sheppard High School Mandarin
Graduation Banquet This is a private event. Tickets required. |
| May 30 | Marty Chan launches his newest
childrens’ book - True Story at the Edmonton Humane Society’s new location Chappelle Centre for Animal Care 136 Ave & 163 Street Info: www.martychan.com |
| May 30 11:00AM |
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Annual Exhibition,
Photographic Arts Society of Alberta Royal Alberta Museum 12845 – 102 Ave Info: Florence floyeung@gmail.com |
| May 30 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Impressions of Japan - Wear a
Kimono and Get In Free Explore the history of the kimono and learn how this special garment is worn through live demonstrations. Make Origami Shirts and Shibori Now (Japanese tye-die). Art Gallery of Alberta Enterprise Square, 100, 10230 Jasper Ave Info: 780 429-1232 www.artgalleryalberta.com |
| May 31 | Edmonton Chill vs China Shanxi
Kylins See some riveting International Basketball League action MacEwan Centre for Sports & Wellness 10700 - 104 Avenue Info: www.macewancentre.ca |
| June 5 | McNally High School Mandarin
Graduation Banquet This is a private event. Tickets required. |
| June 7 5:00PM |
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Edmonton Association for Learning
& Preserving the History of WWII in Asia (Edmonton ALPHA). Fund
Raising Dinner to help sponsor Alberta educators’ participation in the
July 2009 Peace & Reconciliation Study Tour to China and Korea Dynasty Century Palace Restaurant 206, 9700 - 105 Avenue Info: info@edmontonalpha.org |
| June 7 | Japanese Garden Spring Festival Devonian Botanic Garden Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon Info: www.devonian.ualberta.ca/events.cfm |
| June 9 | City of Edmonton’s Salute to
Excellence Community Service Hall of Fame Induction of Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association Winspear Centre 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square Info: www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/resident_services_programs/hall-of-fame.aspx |
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