The Word on The Street

Published on September 25, 2011 by Jonathan Růžek

I took in a bit of “The Word on the Street” festival this afternoon. The streets around the Lethbridge Public Library were closed off for presenters, booths and FOOD. I ate a hot dog.

Sunday, September 25, 2011 marks the day that Lethbridge joins Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Kitchener and Saskatoon in hosting the national Word On The Street Festival and celebration of literacy.

Hosted by the Lethbridge Public Library, the Lethbridge festival is designed to be a playful, all-ages, spill-out-into-the-street community event with something for everyone to see, hear, do, and of course, eat!

More photos after the jump. Continue reading ‘The Word on The Street’

Whetstone #2 now available

Published on September 25, 2011 by Jonathan Růžek

I got the heads up from my sister, the assistant editor for Whetstone magazine, that issue #2 is now available. For those unfamiliar:

Whetstone is a biannual literary magazine managed by student-enthusiasts at the University of Lethbridge with occasional help from members of the English Department.

Originally established in 1971, Whetstone was revived in September 2009 and aims to attract writers from southern Alberta and the prairies.

Whetstone accepts original works of prose, poetry, photography, and graphic design from students, scholars, and members of the general public.

To get your copy:

Whetstone website
Facebook page

Happy Canada Day!

Published on July 1, 2011 by Jonathan Růžek

Spring scenes in Lethbridge

Published on March 25, 2011 by Jonathan Růžek

Nothing to see here, move along…

Look at this prick

Published on January 17, 2011 by Jonathan Růžek

Just look at it.

Danny Ponomar via Lethbridge Daily Photo Dose

The Lethbridge Veg

Published on January 15, 2011 by Jonathan Růžek

“I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants.” – A. Whitney Brown

So I just noticed that my friend Ashley has a blog all about being a vegetarian in Lethbridge. She offers a lot of insights and some curious and delicious-looking recipes. Check it out!

The Lethbridge Veg

Good Medicine

Published on January 15, 2011 by Jonathan Růžek

My friend Stuart Mueller wrote in to give a heads up about the latest gallery opening being held at Mueller Art Photography:

The public is invited to attend the opening and sale of recent paintings by George Kush.

George Kush paints deeply researched views of this areas’ not too distant past. Historically accurate and skillfully painted, this is beautiful and important work. The opening is this Saturday 7-10 pm. As always – live music, refreshments and the artist in attendance. Better yet, every painting the exhibition is for sale.

Please call Stuart at the gallery for further information. 403.328.8170

A Day in the Life of Canada

Published on January 13, 2011 by Jonathan Růžek

Yes! This was exactly my childhood! I have a few more wives now, however.

More Engrish history of Lethbridge!

Published on December 28, 2010 by Jonathan Růžek

It is very accurate:

One-liner of the most in vogue museums of Lethbridge is the Sir Alexander Galt Museum and Archives. Believing the rumours stable ghosts visit it! After this you can trip along the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden to think the instant unsophisticated unanimity and use to advantage the pulchritude of its floristic compositions.

Lethbridge is a big apple where celebrations and extraordinary play events never end. Here you purpose unequivocally find engaging places to collapse! Music, artistic, striking performances, children attractions and kid-friendly cafes and parks – this all is waiting on the side of you here.

History of Lethbridge (via Kim Siever)