The Amundruds - Dec 12

The Amundruds
December 12, 2013
The Root: Community Emporium
Phone: 306.825.5885
$10

The Dead South - Dec 13

The Dead South
December 13, 2013
The Root: Community Emporium
Phone: 306.825.5885
$10

Listen:  here

 

Misery Mountain Boys - Dec 21

Misery Mountain Boys
December 21, 2013
The Root: Community Emporium
Phone: 306.825.5885
$10

Chad Kichula & The Garage - Dec 27

Chad Kichula & The Garage
December 27, 2013
The Root: Community Emporium
Phone: 306.825.5885

$10

Artist Website:  chadkichula.com

December at The Root

New Years Eve 2014 - The Root

 

December 31, 2013
The Root: Community Emporium
Phone: 306.825.5885

FEATURING PERFORMANCES by
Ava Hoegl & Eva Miller
Marryleebird
XCENTRICITY

The Photo Booth with Alyssa & Anthony

Four course dinner.
Cocktails and appetizers at 7pm.
Make a night of it for $110.
Come at 9pm for music for $50.
Only 75 seats available for supper.

Artist Face-Off - Jan 14

January 14, 2014
Alberta Building - Lloydminster Exhibition
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free Admission

There will an artist Face-Off on January 14, 2014, at the Opening Reception of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, at the Alberta Building, Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds, starting at 7:00 pm. Seven local artists, including two student artists from Lloydminster, will be creating a unique art piece within one hour. The art piece will be reflective of the theme hockey/community/winter. This is an opportunity for our community to see different methods of art creation and bid (silent auction) and support local artists. This event has free admission and will run from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

The artists include: student artist Allyx Nakonechny (Holy Rosary), student artist Argel Alcobilla (LCHS), Dawn Lawrence Floen (jewelry), RaeLynn Lake (potter), Brandi Hofer (mixed media fine artist), Graham Flatt (watercolorist), and Michelle Lake (acrylic artist).

There will also be a presentation of School Art Awards to one student from each of the 16 schools within Lloydminster, marking their engagement, participation and art achievement for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada Lloydminster.

The Huron Carole - Dec 14

December 14, 2013 (Saturday)
7:30 pm
Vic Juba Community Theatre

VIP Seats: $98 (First 5 rows)
Regular Seating: $48
No Online Sales - Call Box Office 780-872-7400

The Huron Carole is a national tour spanning 4 weeks and 18 shows from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island. Funds raised benefit local food banks. The concert, which is filled with Christmas music and stories embracing messages of peace, optimism and harmony, will inspire action to eliminate hunger. Scheduled artists include founder Tom Jackson, One More Girl, Beverley Mahood, Shannon Gaye and George Canyon.

Here Comes Santa Claus Day - December 7

 
8am -11am – Free Pancake Breakfast at the Lloydminster Legion with Pancakes, Sausage, Juice and Coffee. Sponsored by Sobey’s Ready to Serve,The Lloydminster Kinsmen, The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce and Streetscapes.

8am - 5pm – Midwest Furniture Colouring Fun. Pick up a picture of Santa Claus to colorfully and drop it off at Midwest Furniture for a chance to win aPS4!!,the first 50 kids will get a FREE Leisure Centre pass from the City of Lloydminster.

10am – The Lloydminster Library invites all children to take part in a fun day of Christmas Crafts. Decorate all sorts of ornaments for your Christmas tree.

11am – 2pm - Santa Arrives at the Atrium Centre in his sleigh led by a team of horses and the Lloydminster Cutter Rally. Santa will be bringing treats for all good little girls and boys’ courtesy of Sandpiper Truck Services. The first 150 children to visit with Santa will also get a free movie pass from Crude Master Transport.

12 - 3pm - Get your picture taken with the Grinch! The first 200 kids to visit with the Grinch at the
St. John’s Anglican Church will get a FREE Happy Meal courtesy of McDonalds Lloydminster and McElhanney Land Surveys.

12 - 3pm - Bouncy Houses and carnival games at St. John’s Anglican Church. Brought to you by
ATB Financial, Dabane Trucking, Hall Revering Law Office and the Tent Guys.

11am - 2pm - Free Wiener Roast at Synergy Credit Union. Let the Lloydminster Fire Department serve you a great hot dog or grab a stick and roast your own.

11am AND 2pm - Take in a FREE Matinee at May Cinema 6! “See How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Brought to you by Cliff Rose for Clothes.

12 pm - Build a Gingerbread House. Join Habitat for Humanity at the Royal Bank and build a great gingerbread house. 1 house per family and children must be accompanied by parents. 100 houses available sponsored by RBC Royal Bank Lloydminster Branch and Sobey’s Ready to Serve
.
12 - 3pm – Hay Rides. Take an old fashioned hay ride at Veracity Financial. Sponsored by the Tent Guys
and Border City Furniture

1 – 4pm - Carols and Cards Visit the Root in Downtown Lloydminster for some great entertainment and help your kids make a great Christmas Card with crafts supplied by Kindrachuk Dobson Lawyers & Mediators.

2 - 4pm – Cookie Decorating. Join The Lloydminster Co-op and Big Brothers Big Sisters at Ernies Coffee House and decorate Christmas cookies. Sponsored by Atco Electric.

4pm - Join the Mayor at St. John’s Anglican Church, as he reads “Frosty the Snowman”.

5pm – Fireworks!! Lloydminster will light up as the fireworks are launched over Downtown Lloydminster. Sponsored by Platinum Energy Services and Servus Credit Union.

7:30pm – Teddy Bear Toss! Lloydminster Bobcats vs Drayton Valley Thunder at the Civic Centre. FREE ADMISSION with a teddy bear donation to the Gift of Christmas.

Karen Fawcett Christmas Concert

December 12, 2013
Rosenheim Church, south of Provost.

It is a Christmas concert in a completely beautiful old church! If you are interested, there is a bus that will be heading to the concert, leaving at 5 p.m. from the Lakeland College Parking Lot in Lloydminster. Tickets are $45 and that includes the show and the bus.

Contact Karen at (780) 875-4642 if you are interested.

Support the Richard Larsen Barr Colony Foundation

December 9, 2013
Centennial Civic Centre
Tickets at Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre

Support the Richard Larsen Barr Colony Foundation by purchasing your ticket for Festival of Trees 2013 – Christmas in the Vineyard. The event will be held on Monday, Dec. 9 at the Centennial Civic Centre. Tickets are available at the Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre. The Cookies & Carols Preview will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. by silver donation. For more information, please call 780-871-4399 or 780-875-1791.

Thank You to Cast & Crew of A Murder Is Announced

Many thanks to the director, cast and crew of "A Murder is Announced" which ran November 21-24, 2013 at Vic Juba Community Theatre.

Hockey Day Art

Water Colorist Graham Flatt 

Fine Artist Brandi Hofer

Acrylic artist Tyler Bear

Acrylic Artist Michelle Lake

Student artist Jessica Holland

Ernie MacWilliam with his Hockey Stick Tree Art

Holy Rosary High School created these hockey stick inspired snowflakes

Jimmy Rankin Christmas: Dec 11

December 11, 2013 (Wednesday)
7:30 pm
Appetizers will be served during intermission

Presented by
Lloydminster Concert Series Association

Co-Presented by:
Loewen Piano Service


Series Pricing: $25
Single Ticket Pricing: $48
Students: $5




Get into the holiday spirit with one of Canada’s favourite artists.

Caroling original songs from his Christmas album mixed with a good dose of beloved hits, Jimmy will serve up a night full of fun and yuletide cheer.

Known as a member of The Rankin Family, Jimmy has also released five solo albums. His solo and Rankin Family awards include 5 Junos, 27 East Coast Music Awards, 9 SOCAN top radio play awards, 7 Canadian Country Music Awards, 2 Music NS Awards, and 2 Canadian Radio Music Awards.

Music: here

Christmas Countdown - Dec 5

December 5, 2013 (Thursday)
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre

Jewellery
Vintage Toys
Ceramics
Pottery
Apparel
Accessories
And More


Featured exhibitors at Christmas Countdown include:

Lloydminster Potters Guild
Lloydminster Jewelry Guild
Eager Beaver Designs
KD Creations
S.IN.jewelry
Margaret Thenya
Grace Allen
Shelley Racz
Lynn Manners
Empire
Oceanside Jewelry
T ‘n’ C Farms & Alpaca Loft
Michelle Lake
Danielle Reece
Cheryl Quist

Tasman Jude: Nov 28 @ The Root

November 28, 2013 (Thursday)
$10
The Root: Community Emporium
Phone: 306.825.5885

The Shoes: Nov 29 @ The Root

November 29, 2013 (Friday) 
$10
The Root: Community Emporium
Phone: 306.825.5885

The Town is Here & The Stanfields at The Root: Nov 20

November 20, 2013 - 8:00 pm
$15
The Root: Community Emporium
Phone: 306-825-5885

Kim Wempe: Nov 21

 

November 21, 2013 - 8:00 pm
$12
The Root: Community Emporium
Phone: 306-825-5885

Mindil Beach Markets: Nov 23

Mindil Beach Markets

November 23, 2013 - 9:00 pm

$15

The Root: Community Emporium

Phone: 306-825-5885

Jewelry Guild Sale - Nov 23

Lloydminster Jewelry Guild Sale
November 23
11 am - 6 pm
The Root: Community Emporium

Potters Guild Christmas Sale: Nov 24

Christmas Sale
Lloydminster Potters Guild
November 24 (Sunday)
12 pm to 4 pm
Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre
(formerly Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre)
West Entrance
Refreshments Served

Banner Art

The official unveiling of the banner art for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, by local artists Graham Flatt, Brandi Hofer, Michelle Lake, Tyler Bear and Holy Rosary student artist, Jessica Holland will take place at 11:00 am on November 22, 2013 (Friday) at the Civic Centre. General public is welcome to attend.

Dawn Interiors Celebrating 25 Years - Wine and Cheese Reception

Nov 25, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Dawn Interiors
4906 50 Avenue
Lloydminster

Wine and Cheese Reception
Celebrating 25 Years

The art of Patrick Dowie will be shown at Dawn Interiors in Lloydminster, Starting November 25, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, at a wine and cheese reception. 

Original art by local artists. This painting is by Robyn Krein.

 

Tree decorated by Dawn Interiors

Village Gourmet Dips

Tea will also be served

Window Painting - Call for Artists

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is looking for artists who may be interested in window painting (hockey/winter/community using the SHDIC theme). Space is available at Lakeland College, Lloydminster Airport, Bud Miller All Seasons Park. Plus, they are hoping there may be artists interested in winter snow painting (outside) for the Winterfest, during SHDIC (January 14 – 18, 2014).

Contact Joanne MacLauchlan at maclauch@telusplanet.net

Flowshine - Nov 16 at The Root

Flowshine
Nov 16 (Saturday)
$10
The Root: Community Emporium
Phone: 306-825-5885

The Root turns 2 - Nov 15

Birthday Bash - The Root turns 2
Cake and Live Music
Boogie Patrol
$20
The Root: Community Emporium
Phone: 306-825-5885