Event Season

November 24
Noon

Art NOW | Talk

Featuring Blair Many Fingers & Walker English
University Recital Hall
Admission is free, everyone welcome

We are excited to be collaborating with the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery and the Niitsitapi Pod of the Abundant Intelligences research program, on this artist talk. Abundant Memory, Relational Intelligence is on view in the Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins Hess Gallery until January 23, 2026.

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November 24
1 p.m.

Get Funded! | presentation

Featuring Emma Rush
University Recital Hall
Free, open to all ULethbridge Fine Arts students

Emma Rush is a performer, music educator, researcher and arts administrator with a decade of experience in grant writing.

Her presentation will map out the funding networks in Canada, discuss different types of grants available to artists and provide practical tips to get started. There will be time for questions so bring your ideas and find out how they can be turned into funded projects!

November 25
12:15 p.m.

Music at Noon | Concert

Featuring Emma Rush, guitar
University Recital Hall
Free admission, everyone welcome

Classical guitarist Emma Rush plays rare music from the 19th century, new Canadian music written just for her, a haunted sonata, and one of her favourites from the Latin guitar repertoire.

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November 26
7:30 p.m.

Wind Orchestra | Concert

"Music of the Natural World"
Under the direction of Dr. Holly De Caigny
University Theatre
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 alumni and seniors, $10 students and children

We will be playing a piece for Wind Orchestra and electronics, where we will be collaborating with two DAA students: Franco Piccoli Bertoni and Morgan Brooks, and we will also feature imagery and art from students within the ensemble and students from the Department of Art.

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Thursdays
Oct 23 - Dec 4
Noon - 3 p.m.

Abundant Memory, Relational Intelligence

Visit with the Artists
Remaining Dates: Nov 27, Dec 4
Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins Hess Gallery
Admission is free

An Indigenous-led exploration into Artificial Intelligence

November 27: Join graduate student Blair Many Fingers in making a Tipi craft while participants listen to stories that relate to the Niitóyis Research Paradigm Framework, on display in the Hess Gallery. Materials will be provided while supplies last.

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November 29
1 p.m.

Aesthetic Noise | Concert

Under the direction of Dr. Mary Mazurek 
University Recital Hall
Free admission, all are welcome

Where chaos becomes composition and absurdity becomes art, where sonic landscapes envelop the listener. Come with an open mind and open ears.

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November 29
7:30 p.m.

Global Drums | Concert

Under the direction of Adam Mason
University Theatre
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 alumni and seniors, $10 students and children

Experience the dynamic and powerful performances that only Global Drums can deliver. This extraordinary ensemble of percussionists, a harmonious blend of community and student members, invites you to join them for a night of rhythmic diversity.  

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December 2
12:15 p.m.

Music at Noon | Concert

Featuring Nick Sullivan, bass trombone & Bente Hansen, piano
University Recital Hall
Free admission, everyone welcome

Join us for a noon-hour recital filled with nostalgia as Nick Sullivan and Bente Hansen perform some of the music that their students have learned year after year. They'll also tell a few short stories about some of the music through which students develop their craft.

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December 2
7:30 p.m.

Collaborative Ensemble | Concert

Under the direction of Dr. Sandra Stringer & Dr. Carolyn Herrington
Twilight Reveries: A Night of Dances, Dreams, and Duets 
University Recital Hall
Free admission, all are welcome

The concert will feature piano and voice studio students collaborating on an evening of piano duets and songs of western and northern Europe. The evening will feature folkdances, music inspired by fairytales, and songs of love, longing, and dreams.

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December 3
1 - 3 p.m.

Crafternoon

Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins Hess Gallery
Admission is free

Stitch, fold, paste, and paint your afternoon away at Crafternoon in the Gallery! We’ll have everything you need to dive into origami, collage, watercolour, and fibre arts—or feel free to bring along your own project. No experience needed—just come ready to create, relax, connect, and enjoy a free tea.

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December 3
7:30 p.m.

Jazz Ensemble | Concert

Under the direction of Dr. Josh Davies
University Theatre
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 alumni and seniors, $10 students and children

The ULethbridge Jazz Ensemble performs an eclectic mix of repertoire including contemporary and vintage big band jazz music.  

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December 5
12:15 p.m.

Conservatory of Music Lunch & Listen

Cozy Christmas
Featuring: Jaimee Jarvie, Tanner LaPointe and more
Casa Community Room, Casa (230 - 8 St. S)
Admission is free, everyone welcome

The Lunch & Listen Concert Series is funded by Community Event Support Grant through the City of Lethbridge. See you there!

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