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November First Thursday

Come celebrate Art Central's 4th Birthday on First Thursday, November 6, 5-9 pm. Free.   Join us for the Alberta College of Art + Design's Wearable Art class, led by instructor Dee Fontans, and their show Avant-Garb, music by DJ Bruno Changkye, exhibition openings and much more!

Avant-Garb at 8pm: The Alberta College of Art + Design's Wearable Art students, with Dee Fontans, explore their creative spirit through experimental fashion and art in the context of the body.  The 2008 performance, Avant-Garb, will share the artistic journey of these developing artists.  This is a show not to be missed!

MAIN LEVEL

Axis Contemporary Art: 1000 Furnished Rooms: Paintings by Verna Vogel.

Colleen O'Brien Studio & Gallery: New works by Colleen O'Brien.

La Fleur: 50% off plants and giftware storewide for First Thursday November 6!

Rox Gems: The November Gem: Topaz: Featuring a great selection of jewellery.

Studio Todorovic: Some Sunday Battles: Victory drawings by Brenna Chekerda.

Shisomiso: One Beautiful Thing: New drawings by Emily Gorda.

Swirl Fine Art & Design:  Enchantment of Fusion: New mixed media by Swirl Owner, Tracy Proctor.  "Sensuous surfaces, dynamic colours and luminosity distinct to encaustic art."

UPPER LEVEL

Burst & Bloom: Of a Fragile Nature II: Mixed media work by Waunita Simmons.

Collage Gallery: A Celebration of Colour: New work by Calgary ceramic artist, Carol Voyt.

deVille Luxury Pastries & Coffees: Let's Talk Public Art: Public art discussion and presentation for the City of Calgary and Calgary's artists.

INFLUX Gallery:  POPPED!!!: Artists interpret the theme POPPED!!!

Keystone: Etienne Côté: New landscape and city scene paintings by Etienne Côté.

OneBlueWall Gallery: Avant-Garb in Print: Photo exhibition of the wearable art show presented by the Alberta College of Art + Design's Wearable Art Class and instructor Dee Fontans.

UPPERCASE Gallery: Little Panda: Local author and Illustrator, Renata Liwska.

LOWER LEVEL

Carol & Tyler's Studio: Indoor Wild: Paintings inspired by local provincial parks.

The Flemish Monkey: Artists at Play: Mask making demonstrations.

The Fraser Group: Spirit of Place - and Pears: Elaine Mazurick, Kyla Barr & Bev Mazurick.

Kaviar South Sea Pearls:  10% discount on all South Sea Pearl designs.

Looks Could Kill Art Boutique: It's Alive!: More embroidered felted fancies by Sassmouth.

My 'Escape' Art: Cards Gone Wild: New greeting cards from artist, Melody Germain.

Studio C: Balancing Acts8: Bold. Brash. Beautiful. Calgary's Annual Disability Arts Festival (DAF) is a celebration of creative self-expression by people with various disabilities.

To A T Artist's Studio & Gallery:  Unloved: New giclee prints by Connie Gibbens.