What's On!
click links for more info At the Galleries! Art From the Streets 4935 - 51St Street Artribute Art School Suite 212, Old Courthouse Building 4836 Ross Street Title: Artribute Art School Show Artists: Group Show Alberta Art & Drafting Gallery Local Artist Group Show
Kiwanis Gallery
(basement of RD Public Library) Title: Pulse of Istanbul Artist: Asta Dale Dates: to October 14 Velvet Olive Lounge Artist: Bronson Wilson Dates: to September 30
Harris-Warke Gallery
Title: In the Blink of an Eye
Artist: Andrea Simpson until October 17
Cafe Pichilingue Artist: Brent Stolee Dates: to September 30, 2012
Music, Theatre and More! Redstone Grill and Wine Bar Rob Rolston September 22 Brad Abel September 29 The Velvet Olive 4928 Ross St. (alley entrance) Dona Swift September 29 The Hub on Ross Live Music Fridays from 1 - 3 pm
Hula Hoop Jam @ The Hub on Ross
Tuesdays 7pm-9pm
Title: 2 Directions
Artists: Tracie Stewart-O'Brien and
Rita Schoenberger
Dates: until Sept 30, 2012
Kia Ora Resto-Lounge Live music Fridays-various artists Let us know what your event is and we will list it here!
Find a Mentor!
Every Aristotle Needs a Plato  | | Mentorship - Norm Greenwood |
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Succeed in Business 1. Remember your front lines staff are your biggest marketers. Hire accordingly. 2. When you are wrong, acknowledge that, and make it right. 3. Constantly improve by educating yourself-read, listen to podcasts, get a mentor, find resources on areas of your business you are not good at. People do business with those they know, like and trust.
For some information on WHY BUSINESSES SUCCEED!
Save The Date
4pm-7pm Wednesdays Until October 3
Topic: Thanadelthur, a Canadian Icon of Contact. Speaker: Dr. Patricia McCormack, U of A. talks about a Dene woman mediator between HBC and a fur trader
4818-49 St. at Red Deer Public Library
October 17, 2012 7:00pm-9:00pm September 22
 Get Your Voice Heard! Fill Out the Ross St. Patio Evaluation Survey Thanks to everyone that made our Downtown summer well, The Best Summer Ever! We are improving, and people near and far are taking notice. We had phone calls about the beautiful atmosphere Downtown. There were happy people dancing in the street, crime reduction, and new businesses opening. Downtown Red Deer is becoming a destination through events, beauty, and initiatives to make a more vibrant, urban feel. Please tell the City of Red Deer what to improve and what you liked about the Ross St. Patio. There is a special area for Downtown Businesses, so that our voices are heard! CLICK HEREAlbertaCultureDays.ca Will be a phenomenal celebration of the arts thoughout Downtown and our city. We invite you to partake!
Friday September 28
Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) and Catholic Social Services (CSS) Open House 12-4pm 202, 5000 Gaetz Ave (above the Scotia Bank Building on Little Gaetz)
Take a tour with staff/volunteers and see what services the Immigrant Centre offers to newcomers from many cultures.
Digital Scrapbooking 1-3pm at Dawe Centre Library register in advance 403-341-3822 Facilitated by Arlene Rust from "Something to Scrap About".
Richard Harrow-Live Performance 7-9pm Ross St. Patio
Kevin McDonald from Kids In The Hall
7pm-9pm Friday&Saturday shows
Saturday September 29
All Day Live Music on the Streets starting at 10:30am
Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival
starting at 7am Downtown Red Deer
Central Alberta Retired Teachers Association Art Show & Sale9am-4pm Pioneer Lodge
Free culture show and art exhibit
12pm-4:00pm Scott Block
Sunday September 30
Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade, 1779-1821
1pm-4pm Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery
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International Peace Day September 21
and Earthdance September 22:
PEACE Downtown Red Deer
You are all invited to our first International Peace Day Celebration at noon on Friday Sept 21st (International Peace Day) on City Hall Steps. Co sponsored by the City of Red Deer, Council of Canadians and Central Alberta Refugee Effort and through the Mayors for Peace initiative and the support of many city councillors. Please join us from 12 - 1pm to join in a unified global wish for peace.
Hear how the stories of William Gabriel from Sudan and Anas Raad from Iraq describe what peace means to them. Hear the beautiful voice of Olivia Smith singing "Hallelujah".
On September 22nd please join us for our 7th Annual Earthdance, Red Deer Celebration in Veteran Park (Ross Street) from 3pm - 7.30pm.
3pm Yoga for all
4pm Drum Circle
5pm Prayer for Peace (spoken at the same time as millions of people globally)
5.15pm Guest Speaker Lorinda Stewart (Amanda Lindhout's mom )
5.30pm - 7.30pm Free Family Dance will be held in the HUB (4936 Ross St.)
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I DO! BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
Mike and Amanda, owners of I Do Bridal Boutique, a downtown bridal shop, are excited about being a part of a thriving industry in a local setting. "It has always been a dream of mine to work in the wedding industry, and this business allows me to fulfill that dream," says Amanda. As many boutiques are, I Do is located in the heart of Red Deer - the downtown. Mike and Amanda profess admiration towards downtown, citing that it is pedestrian friendly and attractive. "We love the Ross Street Patio, as it promotes walking in the downtown. We are fortunate to be located near the Patio, and get to see the music and the bustle that goes on here," chimes Mike. As a bridal salon, I Do! caters to brides-to-be; however, they are importing a great line of grad dresses, and hope to start selling mother of the bride attire as well.
I Do Bridal Boutique has seen some wonderful success in such a short time. For instance, a bride who had tried on numerous dresses before came in to I Do! frustrated, but Mike and Amanda found her a dress that fit her perfectly, and she left with that dress, happy. The boutique has a down-to-earth, yet modern vibe, making the customer experience their first priority. "We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere." Coming up, I Do! is participating in some great campaigns, such as the Downtown Bride, offering $300 off a wedding dress (www.downtownreddeer.com/visitors for more information), and headlining a grad dress giveaway contest. Their grand opening is staged for the end of September, but check their website www.idobridal.ca for more details.
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The Downtown Bride
We are promoting the Downtown Bride until November 30. It's redeemable for up to a year. Bidding starts at $600 for this package now valued around $5000. And we just got ANOTHER fantastic Downtown Business on board!
So far, the Downtown Bride will enjoy:
$300 off of a dress of her choosing at I Do! Bridal Boutique and a $90 flower girl dress
up to $100 off her shoes at Great Strides and a purse (price to be determined)
$200 off flowers from $200 off travel for a honeymoon from $50 off a three-tier (or more) cake from
$55 "guest book" platter collectable keepsake from Hot Pot Studio
40% off a minimum $500 order from $200 off Mitchell&Jewell bridal jewelery
$800 worth of engagement work from
$500 venue donation from the
This promo is for someone that loves Red Deer and wants a homegrown experience for their special day.
*If you are a business owner interested in joining the Downtown Bride Promotion, please get in touch with the Downtown Business Association*
All proceeds from the bidding will benefit Downtown Red Deer's premier outdoor event: Centrefest presented my MNP.
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Gaetz Avenue Revitalization
Work north of the 52 Street intersection continues this week on the gateway feature for Little Gaetz. Crews
continue to work on the foundation for the gateway feature this week.
Concrete work between 47 and 48 Street is substantially complete, and the street is open to pedestrian
traffic. The final paving for this block will be done at the same time as 46 to 47 Street.
Concrete work continues between 46 and 47 Street this week, and it is estimated the work will take
approximately two more weeks to complete.
If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the project team at 403-342-8750 as we work
to make your downtown on Gaetz a more vibrant and walkable historic downtown.
Schedule
48 Street to 51 Street
The crosswalks and midblock crossings between 48 and 51 Street are complete and the road is open to traffic.
Granite markers will be installed starting the week of September 24.
51 Street to 52 Street
The tentative schedule to pave this block is the last week of September, or the first week of October, weather
permitting.
Once the paving is done, work on the midblock crossings, and cross walks at the intersection will start. It is
estimated this work will take two to three weeks, weather permitting. We will share the schedule for this
work as soon as it is available.
52 Street intersection and north
Work north of the 52 Street intersection continues this week on the gateway feature for Little Gaetz. Crews
continue to work on the foundation for the gateway feature this week.
The steel for the traffic signal is installed, and the signal should be fully operational by the end of September.
48 to 47 Street
Concrete work between 47 and 48 Street is substantially complete, and the street is open to pedestrian
traffic.
Construction of the architectural street marker foundation is complete, and work on the street markers is
expected to start this week.
The tentative schedule to pave this block is the last week of September, or the first week of October, weather
permitting.
Once the paving is done, work on the midblock crossings, and cross walks at the intersection will start. It is
estimated this work will take two to three weeks, weather permitting. We will share the schedule for this
work as soon as it is available.
47 to 46 Street
Work continues, and the block is closed to traffic. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
Installation of catch basins, street light bases, electrical conduit, and the foundation for the architectural street
marker is complete.
The concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and parking stalls on both the east and west side of the street are
complete.
Concrete work at the northwest and northeast corner of 46 Street is expected to be complete this week.
Concrete work on the southeast corner of 47 Street will start approximately September 19.
The tentative schedule to pave this block is the last week of September, or the first week of October, weather
permitting.
Once the paving is done, work on the midblock crossings, and cross walks at the intersection will start. It is
estimated this work will take two to three weeks, weather permitting. We will share the schedule for this
work as soon as it is available.
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