if you’re looking for something to do on canada day that’s a whole lot calmer than fireworks and/or whyte avenue hooning and hurling, consider a stroll through the beautiful devonian botanic garden located just west of edmonton.

lindy's garden, 18x24, laurie macfayden

lindy's garden, 18x24, laurie macfayden

in addition to live music, entertainment and children’s activities, there will be an art exhibit and sale component to the canada day festivities. art and crafts will be on display at various locations throughout the garden. i’ll be out there for the entire day (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) with several of my paintings, all of which are available for purchase; feel free to drop by and say hello.

also, diversity 2009 (part of the works festival) continues at the visual arts alberta gallery (3rd floor, harcourt house 10215 112 st.),  through july 18.