Lacombe Performing Arts Centre
5227 Calgary & Edmonton Trail Lacombe, AB, Canada

Calling all writers!

Rodeo fun at Mother Goose Playschool - Lacombe!

Online Painting with Marianne Harris! The first course is on May 10th with Watercolour is actually a two-part: Rocky View in Blue and Coast View. Paper and Pens supplied (picked up at Lacombe Performing Arts Centre or in Red Deer at Paintwerx Studios) but all other materials will need to be provided. Supply list will be sent out when you register. $35 to register on our website, lacombepac.com/classes-1, or call the office 403-588-4386

It's Volunteer Appreciation Week! We wouldn't be where we are without dedicated volunteers supporting the arts and culture in our community. THANK YOU!

We want to thank our volunteers! They truly are the beat, heart and soul to our centre! Thank you for all that you do!

We are hiring! The Lacombe Performing Arts Centre is looking for someone to fill a summer position beginning the end of June until August. In order to apply you must be between 15 and 30 years old and a Canadian Citizen. : Work with the Executive Director to create summer programming for youth with a focus on the arts. Run youth programming safely and respectful of current regulations.... Attend local farmers market to spread awareness and represent LPAC in our community. Assistance in any extra events, programming, and administration work as needed including Music in the Park. : Class 5 Driver’s License for driving to and from Farmers Market including vehicle for transport. Vulnerable Sector Check within the past 6 months. : leadership experience. work cooperatively and respectfully in team settings. self-motivated and independent. passion for arts (including visual and performing). enjoys working with children. childcare and first aid education. Flexible schedule. $15 per hour, 24-30 hours per week Email your resume to [email protected]. We will be accepting resumes until May 7th.

What a beautiful short film poignant of the times.

We appreciate our volunteers everyday. But with all our hearts THANK YOU for the work you have done to bring the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre to life and support it's growth.

Our talented, local musicians have had a quiet year. We will be catching up with some of these musicians in the next few weeks, creating conversation and seeing what they have been up to. First up in our Musician Series: Justine Vandergrift How have you been creating during this past year, and has the past year put any influence on your music? ... Like every performing musician, I lost my main source of income due to Covid 19. It took a few months to realize it wasn't coming back anytime soon so I enrolled in some online courses through Athabasca university and began teaching a few weekly guitar and voice lessons online. I have also had a lot of time and inspiration for new material for my next album! For this album I will continue to record and mix all the songs myself. I recently rented a cabin in the foothills and came up with some fun new songs, one of them "Mountain Standard Time." What is one of your favourite memories of performing? I am hopeful I'll be able to perform again at outdoor events this summer. I have excellent memories of the show I played with my band for the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre pre-pandemic. The Lacombe audience was so warm and responsive and we loved being able to get into the songs in the lovely new venue! Check out Justine's new song, Mountain Standard Time, here https://justinevandergrift.bandcamp.com//mountain-standard

The Encore Art Sale has been rescheduled to May. A great opportunity to support our talented local artists.

Nowco Home Hardware is a pillar in the community showing kindness and support whenever possible. And it's no different for LPAC. They are the title sponsor of our Fireside Room. The Nowco Home Hardware Fireside Room hosts dancers, art classes, celebrations, meetings, and more. Thank you for your support of arts and culture and the Performing Arts Centre.

Fabric art anyone???

Did you know? Shunda Consulting & Construction is the title sponsor of our Theatre. The Shunda Theatre is a home to dancers, actors, musicians, artists, learning and celebrations, and a gym space to the cutest little playschoolers. Thank you for supporting the heart of our Performing Arts Centre.

A dancer's art is lived while he is dancing.

Please note the date change in our special meeting to Thursday, May 13, 2021

The benefit of using the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre is reaching like-minded individuals. Posters can be put up in our Centre at various locations and programming added on our website under our classes or events tab that can lead them to your website/contact for more information. Our goal is to create a hub for the arts, where the community will look to us if they are looking for classes, workshops, concerts and more.

Do the things, learn, enjoy the experience, find new interests and passions, and don't quit because you don't feel "Good Enough"

Timmy Tam! Look what was dug up by Ken!

50/50 Raffle Winner

Congratulations Tamara G! Tamara won our 50/50 Cheers to the New Year Raffle for $1,380! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, your support of the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre is appreciated!

We are partnering with The Crafty Lady to bring 3 different knitting workshops to you to give your knitted projects a professional edge! - - - , November 26 & December 3 Learn different cast on and cast off techniques. Make a simple project that can be translated well into garments and home decor, giving a professional finish.... , December 10 & 17 Learn the provisional cast on and how to pick up stitches, join two pieces of fabric using left and right leaning decreases. , January 14, 21 & 28 If you know how to both knit and crochet, you know that crocheted ribbing can be quite bulky. Learn how to combine your favourite crocheted beanie/toque pattern with a knitted rib. Contact LPAC to get your name on the list!

With the increase in COVID numbers in Alberta, and AHS new guidelines coming into place, we are cancelling this event. The disappointment for the committee, th...e artists, artisans and our devoted customers is palpable, but we believe this is the best decision to support our province and each other. We wish everyone the very best for the remainder of 2020, and that 2021 will be a much better year for all of us. With gratitude for your support and understanding, The Lacombe Arts Endowment Committee The committee additionally wants to thank everyone for their suggestions! They are currently working with Lacombe Regional Tourism to have an online option for the market shortly. Please stay tuned!

The Lacombe Performing Arts Music Room is now available to rent! This is a smaller space perfect for private lessons and small meetings. Let go of the stress of bringing people into your home during these times and book your lessons in a facility that is a hub full of creative people and artistic programming following COVID protocols.

Make sure to check out the Under $100 Art Market on the 26th and 27th. Many talented local artists, it will make an excellent start to your Christmas shopping (if you haven't already begun ;) )

Give your knitted projects a professional edge with three different workshops beginning November 26th! Take one or all three! Basic knit and purl skills are required for these workshops. Learn unconventional cast-on, cast-off, increase and decrease techniques including tubular cast on, crochet cast on, crochet cast on without the hook, horizontal bar increases, lifted increases, and more! Request a supply list or materials will be available onsite to purchase.

Brave New Writing begins again tonight! This is a supportive area geared towards adults wanting to begin writing or get into the writing groove once more.

Perk of working at LPAC? Impromptu piano concerts

We are at it again! Partnering with AnnaMarie Lea of The Cow Patti Theatre Company to bring a brand new workshop to LPAC - this one is for the ladies! This will be a time for women to gather and share in their experiences as women, whether it be moments we experienced during the pandemic, raising kids, balancing our careers, falling in or out of love, menopause or world issues. All this discovery and writing and performing will be done through a COMIC LENS and will be a momen...t to gather, share, learn, and laugh. AnnaMarie has worked with actors - directing, teaching and workshop-ping for 30-plus years but leading a womens class in this format is new to her and she is so excited to spend time with women who have the same thoughts, aspirations, fears and hopes as herself. Her goal in this new project is to inspire and encourage women to have a voice through the theatre and envelope it all in a moment of feeling valued and heard. Most importantly, her wish is that she can guide and inspire women to enjoy and celebrate who they are and help bring to the surface all their wonderful hidden talents. Sign up by contacting LPAC today!

#GrandpaBill stopped in today to put his entry into Lacombes Got Talent. Have you seen his videos on Tik Tok? Deadline to enter is September 21. Check out the details on our website!

Have you heard?! Lacombes Got Talent is BACK! Its been a few years and we are excited to see all the new and emerging and returning talents! 1st PLACE: $500 Prize... Runner up: $200 Prize This is an online event. Deadline to enter is September 21st. Contestant spots are LIMITED! Contestants will be announced September 26 and 27 of Culture and Harvest Fest in partnership with Lacombe Regional Tourism. Auditions will run in October and be aired online for the public to vote on their favourites. The Finale closes National Culture Days on October 25! Head to our website, link in comments, to find out more details and how to enter!

This Sunday! Come join us as we start planning for next year! New volunteers and board members needed. Have a say in what you would like to see at Lacombe Days 2021!

The County of Lacombe Lifelong Learning Association - CLLLA Active Living Fair is this Wednesday from 4-7:30 at the LMC! We will have information on all our upcoming programming including registration packages for our Youth Theatre class that begins October 5th! See you there!

This class is FULL! Watch for more opportunities in the future! We are excited to host Karen Penrice for this Wool Felting Workshop on October 3rd! A great introductory class to wet felting. Contact us to secure a spot, only a few remain!

Our Youth Theatre program with AnnaMarie Lea of The Cow Patti Theatre Company is back for its second year! Join us as we tell the story of Camilla the Triple Threat Cow, a story full of joy with plenty of laughs and life lessons all told through the eyes of the actors in Camp Cow Patti and the farm animal friends of Camilla. The course begins Monday, October 5th! Contact us for an information package and application form.

Our building is busy with programming this fall! Our Youth Theatre program is back once more! Along with a NEW Womens Comedy Sketch Class! Check out all the classes and workshops offered on our website, and keep an eye out for more being added. ... https://lacombeperformingartscentre.com/ See more

Its time to dance with Maddox Dance Company!

Calling all central alberta dancers, actors, and singers !! Ever wanted to be in a disney movie? Join us this season while we bring the little mermaid to life !... we garuntee you will have the experience of a lifetime. Contact us today ! - [email protected] - www.illusionschoolofdance.com - 403-596-9240

Red Deer gallery looking for visual artists!

Our August summer classes are here !! Whether you want to try out some classes, audition for our teams, or get conditioned before the season starts. -$20 per c...lass -$100 unlimited classes (without weekend intesive) -$150 unlimited classes with the weekend intensive camp included -$99 for 2 day intensive camp -$60 for just 1 day of the intesive camp contact us at: [email protected] Or www.illusionschoolofdance.com

Even with the loosening of the COVID regulations relating to vocal performances, the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre has decided to cancel Music in the Park for August. With the restrictions still in place on crowd size and social distancing, the configuration of the park at the LMC makes it extremely difficult to put safety procedures in place that can meet all the guidelines asked for by the Province of Alberta. LPAC is looking forward to offering Music in the Park for the 2021 season and hope to see you then!

If you missed it last weekend dont worry - the Garage Sale is BACK for another day! LPAC has been taken over by amazing and gracious donations for our garage sale and we had an amazing turn out this past weekend - but there is still MORE with NEW ITEMS being added! You will not be disappointed. Come to 5227 C&E Trail on Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

The garage sale is done for today, but we are there again Saturday 9-4 pm! Lots to choose from! 5227- C&E trail!

Here is a sneak peek inside the LPAC, and all the treasures for the garage sale on Friday 9-4, and Saturday 9-4! Lacombe Performing Arts Centre 5227-C& E Trail We have decor, books, CD, movies, decor, glassware, crafts, housewares, electronics, antiques and collectibles, furniture, kids items, clothing, outdoor items, and we have art for sale! Covid 19 procedures will be in place! We ask that you park in the lot, and walk to the west side to enter, shop, and exit on the east side , parking lot, with your treasures! All proceeds will be going to the ongoing operations of the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre.

We are FULL of treasures - there will be something for everyone at our Garage Sale THIS Friday and Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm! Antiques and Collectables, Kids, Kitchen, Decor, and WAY MORE! 5227 C& E trail in Lacombe! We will be following COVID protocols so you can enjoy the experience safely. Hope to see you there!... Please Note: No onsite washrooms will be available for public use. See more

Whos excited to dance?

We would love your feedback! Tell us about the importance of Arts and Culture in Lacombe to you, this short survey will only take a minute to complete. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TB9SYJB

LPAC is hosting a Garage Sale! Friday, July 17th and Saturday, July 18th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This sale will include such things as antiques and collectibles, kitchen and housewares, clothing, tools, and many more items that will delight garage sale aficionados. Social distancing regulations and other COVID 19 precautions will be in effect. All proceeds from the sale will go to the ongoing operation of the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre. If you have anything you would like to donate to the sale please contact 403-588-4386 to make arrangements for a time to drop off your items.

We want to thank everyone for their parts in the musical parade! We hope everyone had fun and enjoyed the travelling show!

The musical parade is a go! . Watch for the performers on flat deck trailers coming to your street between 5-7 pm! #livemusic #Lacombeparade #LacombeRegionalTourism

It has been a strange year and we know everyone is missing music in the park! Here is the parade of music lineup and activities for Canada Day!!! #livemusic #lacombe Entertainer Parade, July 1, 5PM-7PM Local entertainers Flashback Freddie, Alecia Aichelle, Mike Szabo, CJ Berube, and Randi Boulton will be doing drive-by performances between 5 PM and 7 PM on Canada Day. At 7 PM join the City in a collective singing oh Oh Canada. ... Decorate your house for Canada Day! Lacombe Tourism is encouraging Lacombe residents to decorate their homes for Canada Day. Submit a picture of you, your family, and your decorated home for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to a business in Lacombe. Entries must be submitted by July 2nd.

Taking the music to the streets!

Note the date! June 17,2014.....WOW! This makes it 6 years we have put on Music in the Park, having started in the gazebo, or beside it, and then building the Echo Stage! We started with only the summer months and now program three months! We are humbled, but remain enthusiastic at the support we receive from Lacombe, and the surrounding communities! Music in the Park ,we hope, will be back in August this year . #livemusic, #musicinthepark

Town of Sylvan Lake As you may have seen on social media, yes this is sadly true. Hopefully the AHS restrictions will be lifted, and we can get back to our favourite summer activity! We miss seeing all of you every Wednesday evening for our concerts in the park! All of our musicians are just as sad, and look forward to entertaining all of us in the near future!

As you may have seen on social media, yes this is sadly true. Hopefully the AHS restrictions will be lifted, and we can get back to our favourite summer activity! We miss seeing all of you every Wednesday evening for our concerts in the park! All of our musicians are just as sad, and look forward to entertaining all of us in the near future! City of Lacombe Lacombe County Sunny 94 Echo Lacombe Association

Blackfalds, Alberta As you may have seen on social media, yes this is sadly true. Hopefully the AHS restrictions will be lifted, and we can get back to our favourite summer activity! We miss seeing all of you every Wednesday evening for our concerts in the park! All of our musicians are just as sad, and look forward to entertaining all of us in the near future!

Ponoka County As you may have seen on social media, yes this is sadly true. Hopefully the AHS restrictions will be lifted, and we can get back to our favourite summer activity! We miss seeing all of you every Wednesday evening for our concerts in the park! All of our musicians are just as sad, and look forward to entertaining all of us in the near future!

Rimbey Review As you may have seen on social media, yes this is sadly true. Hopefully the AHS restrictions will be lifted, and we can get back to our favourite summer activity! We miss seeing all of you every Wednesday evening for our concerts in the park! All of our musicians are just as sad, and look forward to entertaining all of us in the near future!

Congratulations Raymond for winning the Win a Grand to Support the Grand draw! This was the March draw that was extended due to closure, we hope to be back to monthly draws soon! #LacombePAC #CreatePerformCollaborate

day activities! Thinking outside the normal box! Decorate your yard or house, take a picture and enter to win by sending it to Lacombe Tourism and a travelling music entertainment show may be yours! New take on block party!

Do you have a show tune to share? Or just love that music? Tune in Wednesday May 27 @ 7 pm! This looks like fun!