The University of Lethbridge has a number of events lined up this week that may be of interest to your readers, viewers and listeners. Members of the media who are interested in covering these events are encouraged to contact the individual event organizer directly.
ART NOW — Bart Willis
Monday, March 23, noon to 12:50 p.m., Recital Hall, W570
Originally from Lethbridge and a former U of L student, Willis is now a tattoo artist living in Austin, Texas. He opened his own shop, Southside Tattoo, in 2002 and it’s now one of the busiest and most respected tattoo shops in Austin. His tattoo art is heavily influenced by the styles of art found in native North American and Pacific Rim cultures.
Contact: Jarrett Duncan, jarrett.duncan@uleth.ca
Good Fences — Downstage Creation Ensemble
Tuesday, March 24, 8 p.m., David Spinks Theatre
Good Fences is a play that explores the relationship between agriculture and oil and gas in Alberta. The story centres on a vice-president for a small oil and gas company in Calgary who buys rural land for a weekend getaway for his family. Soon after his arrival, he learns about plans to put a sour gas pipeline through the area.
Contact: Katherine Wasiak, 403-393-4928, katherine.wasiak@uleth.ca
Free Tax Filing — Dhillon School of Business students
Friday, March 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Markin Hall Financial Trading Room, M2044
This unique program allows trained Dhillon School of Business students, volunteering with the Canada Revenue Agency, to help their fellow students by offering a free drop-in tax service. The program is for people who have simple income tax returns with less than $35,000 in earnings and no business income, capital gains or foreign income. Community members who fit the criteria are also eligible.
Contact: Joshua Lindemann, joshua.lindemann@uleth.ca
Multicultural Potluck and Performances — A Fundraiser for Lethbridge Family Services
Friday, March 27, 5:30 to 11 p.m., Heritage Hall, Exhibition Park
The U of L French and Spanish Clubs are hosting their third annual potluck to raise funds for Lethbridge Family Services. Admission is a homemade potluck dish for at least six people and a $5 donation.
Contact: Rebecca Friesen, 1-587-257-7865, becky.friesen@uleth.ca
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Contact:
Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)
