The Multicultural Heritage Centre’s Homesteader’s Kitchen is having its 2nd
Annual Valentine’s Dinner.
The evenings will be hosted on February 13th and 14th
from 5:00pm – 9:00pm.
Join us for a 4 Course
Fine Dining experience.  $60.00 per person

Reservations Required. Adults only. For more information click here. 

In the museum - Why Do We Say That?

The Multicultural Heritage Centre Museum has a fascinating new exhibit called, “Why Do We Say That?” an exhibition that explores the strange phrases that pepper our language and where those phrases came from. 

One of our favourites sayings and a very famous expression is, “Mad as a Hatter” which means to be completely crazy. This saying comes from the 17th and 18th centuries — well before “Alice In Wonderland”. In 17th century France, poisoning often occurred among haberdashers (hat makers) who used mercury for the hat felt. The “Mad Hatter Disease” was marked by shyness, irritability, and tremors that would make the person appear “mad.”

Some phrases that seem innocent and quirky can have a dark and violent origin. A great example of that is “Cat got your tongue?” which was connected to the old English Navy discipline technique of flogging. The whip often used was called the Cat-o’-nine-tails which after it was used, the victim would stay quiet for a long time. 

So visit our upstairs museum and find out, “Why Do We Say That?” and discover the origins and stories around some of our common phrases.

On display from January 21 to April 5.

You can share your phrase with us on Twitter! #MHC_Sayings 

January 29th 6:30 - 8:30pm $45.00/person 

Paint Night with Tina Bourassa

We will be painting an ocean scene - Wine and Cheese will be served –

Email erin@multicentre.org to register

January 30th 1:00 - 5:00pm $100/person

Introduction to Loom Beading with Raynelle

Email raynelleparamonova@gmail.com
to register

February 13th 9:30 - 4:30pm $50.00/person

Watercolor Batik with Barbara Morris

Email erin@multicentre.org to register

February 20th 9:00 - 5:00pm $75/person

Sculpting with Shona Holzer 

 Create your own Goddess

Email dragonflystudio@hotmail.ca to register

February 26th 6:30 - 8:30pm $45.00/person

Paint Night with Tina Bourassa

We will be painting a lily pad scene

Wine and Cheese will be served

Email erin@multicentre.org to register

February 27th 11:00am - 3:30pm $40.00/person

Pysanka with Gina Battle

Email erin@multicentre.org to register

In the Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery

A condensed version of the Alberta Craft Council Feature Gallery exhibition Masterworks is on display at the Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery (MCPAG) Masterworks features signature pieces by some of Alberta’s brightest fine craft stars. The participating ACC members dazzle with work that stands out from the crowd due to each artist’s trademark style. Unified by their excellence, this diverse group of fine craft artists work in a variety of media.  Each artist has contributed some of their best and most recent work to the exhibition.

February

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery
Memorial Composite High School Art (Install Feb 20th, dismantle March 5th)

Homesteader’s Kitchen 
In the restaurant Valentine’s Day Fine Dining
February 13th and 14th 

March 

Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery 
March – April: International Women’s Day Exhibit
(Install March 5th, dismantle April 2nd)
Reception: Sunday April 2nd 1pm to 3:30pm
 

Seedy Saturday Organic Seed for Sale and Swap 
Saturday, March 12th, 2016 at 10am to 3pm 
For more information or to book a table, mail cathy@multicentre.org

Homesteader’s Kitchen 
St. Patrick’s Day Thursday March 17th 
(Evening event.) 

Easter Buffet March 26th - Times to be determined.