Airdrie’s new $60.5-million Inspire facility is holding its grand opening this weekend with a Community Celebration Day on Saturday, following last month’s ribbon-cutting that marked a soft opening of the multi-use library and arts hub. The celebration runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is set to open with an Indigenous digital art installation in the multi-purpose room, featuring the work of seven Treaty 7 artists and an original soundtrack from Elder Lance Scout of the Kainai Nation. Modern ballet will follow in the atrium, with Triangle Systems Collective presenting The Fool’s Journey in three short performances through the early afternoon. The series, choreographed by Kelsie Vanstone, Nicole Hopkins and Michelle Godin, draws inspiration from tarot archetypes such as The Devil, The Tower and The Star. The amphitheatre is scheduled to host a full slate of music. Sideways In, winners of a local Battle of the Bands contest, are booked to perform classic rock covers from 11 a.m. to noon. Teen group The Headliners, also Battle of the Bands winners, are set for a 1:15 p.m. show with songs from Journey, Toto and Queen. Airdrie DJ Andy Lepage, who has been performing in the community for more than two decades and runs Jazzed Up Events, is scheduled for three sets at noon, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Other highlights on the bill include jazz pianist Timothonius, with performances at 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. in the atrium; WP Puppets presenting Why the Rabbit’s Nose Wiggles at 12:30 p.m. in the amphitheatre, followed by a hands-on puppet-making workshop; indie artist King of Foxes taking the atrium stage at 1 p.m., bringing a set that follows a Western Canadian Music Award nomination and Edmonton Music Prize recognition; and Wendy Walker with Walker and the Tribe performing Indigenous folk music from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Vancouver improv troupe Tightrope is also scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. set in the amphitheatre. Mayor Peter Brown, speaking at the Sept. 24 ribbon-cutting, said the project was “the result of years of planning, hard work, and collaboration.” He added: “Inspire will be a place where residents come together to learn, connect, and grow.” Corey Hogan, Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, said: “The opening of the facility will bring residents together and create new opportunities for the community well into the future.” Michelle Lock, the city’s director of community services, said: “Inspire is more than a building. It is a space that will enrich lives, spark creativity and strengthen community for generations to come.” The $60.5-million project included $10 million from the federal Canada Community-Building Fund and $29.2 million from Alberta’s Local Government Fiscal Framework. City officials said the project is tracking $4.5 million under its original $65-million budget. Regular operating hours are set to begin Oct. 5, following the Oct. 4 community celebration of the official opening. The festivities are part of a month-long series of events at Inspire, which began Oct. 1 with a public artists’ meet-and-greet. A time capsule ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 7, and additional workshops and performances continue through Oct. 22. Sign up to get the latest local news headlines delivered directly to your inbox every afternoon. Send your news tips, story ideas, pictures, and videos to news@discoverairdrie.com. You can also message and follow us on Twitter: @AIR1061FM. DiscoverAirdrie encourages you to get your news directly from your trusted source by bookmarking this page and downloading the DiscoverAirdrie app. To hear more on this story and others, stream us live here.