Current Works: January to May, 2015
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Current Works: January to May, 2015
January to May 2015 CURRENTWORKS Mindy Yan Miller: FEED Below Zero Lava Lava Showcase Fuse Cocktail Party StirCrazy Blues Marco Calliari WOL’s Trevor Herriott Published by Adinfinitum Designs FEED Mindy Yan Miller Historical Lyric Theatre to host its biggest event of the year! Chautauqua, a summer theatre festival, is returning to the historical Lyric Theatre in downtown Swift Current from July 9 to 12. Four days in July of hilarity, wonder, and razzle-dazzle. Don't miss this astounding festival of the performing arts. Featuring six one-act plays, as well as music, dance, spoken word and other fantastic human tricks! Tickets: $12 per show, $20 double bill, $60 pass, $5 kids show. Available at Pharmasave. Exhibition: January 10 to March 1 Art Gallery of Swift Current Swift Current Public Arts Services presents Five full-size round bales sprawl across the gallery floor as if dumped there from a production machine. The large volumes of harvested product bundled for efficient handling are not the hay we might expect. In this exhibition “Feed” on7one handHours: refers sustenance for Exhibition: July 10 to September 1 toto 5pm Friday to Sunday livestock while also referring to the excessive thatofcomes This exhibition is an excellent opportunity to production view a variety art by cultures of consumerism. with feeding Saskatchewan Southwest semi-professional and amateur artists including drawing, painting, quilting, photography, woodworking, ceramics, and more. Artists artistic select and submit examples of their works.and The Mindy Yan Miller’s practice is rooted in fibre traditions result is an exhibition diverse artistic approach ability. frequently uses massesofofvery potent materials such as usedand clothing, human hair, or coke cans. Commodification and labour are themes addressed in this show. Southwest Open West Wing Gallery The Airmen’s Billets, Doc’s Town, Kinetic Park Organized by AGSC in partnership with the MJM&AG, Curator Heather Smith Every Saturday 10am 3pm call 778-2736 Forto information, June 20 to September 26 Connect us... Farmer’s Market Featuring the with Swift Current Free admission and additional parking Professional and amateur entertainers SPECIAL DAYS Frontier Western Day - June 27 Planes, Trains, Spaceships - August 8 Cruisin’ - September 19 Don’t miss any of our great events! www.blendersmusic.ca www.facebook.com/BlendersMusic Sign up for our e-newsletters. OPEN STAGE Watch the “City News” page in the “Prairie Post”. www.artgalleryofswiftcurrent.org THE LYRIC Art Classes for children, youth and adults. Weekly studio art classes, occasional studio art workshops, lectures and demos. Friday, January 9 A great place to try out your new material! Everything from music to spoken word and even stand-up comedy acts welcome. Creaturesarewith Backward ANTHROPODS: Magical Feet Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8pm Performers: free Audience: $7 Pre-register: 773-6292 [email protected] The Lyric has a licensed capacity of 150 people. The theatre has a sound system and stage lighting, and is Art Gallery ofavailable Swift Current June 27productions to Augustor 29 for musical and theatrical A collaborative senior-student classprogram. project and any other cultural Callexhibition our officewith to book a students in the Department of Art and Artevent History, University date and host your next in our historicofvenue. Saskatchewan, and students in Spatial Construction, University of www.lyrictheatre.ca Southern Queensland, Australia. [email protected] 306-773-6292 Organized by AGSC in partnership with the U of S, Professor Susan Shantz Buy your membership today! Only $25! RENTALS GET INTO ART! Stars for Saskatchewan June 20 and 21 ROBERT POST – Saturday, January 10 The 2015 SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival is a JEFF STRAKER AND THE CHAMBER world-class event that attracts kite flyers, enthusiasts and fun PLAYERS – Thursday, February 5 lovin’ people from across North BALLET JORGEN – Cinderella America to one prairie field to – Thursday, March 12 enjoy an exciting weekend of kite flying and family fun. PEAR – Tuesday, March 31 This free admission festival ENSEMBLE CAPRICE features beautiful, originally designed, handmade art kites, – Thursday, April 30 giant creature kites the size of houses, speeding kite buggies KODY KAREY – Tuesday, May 12 racing eighty kilometers an hour, roaring stunt kites flying in Ticket price is $40 teams, and a one hundred kite Tickets: call 306-773-1338 or 1-877-211-2787 or email: [email protected] train soaring to the skies. Swift Current Museum MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Swift Current Allied Arts Council Below Great Family Fun! Zero: Everyone Welcome! History Meet and Science of kite Winter international artists and performers. Southwest Saskatchewan Bring a kite, in make or buy a kite at the festival. JanuaryEnjoy 12 todemonstrations, March 28 displays, delicious food, and the great outdoors! Kids of all ages will enjoy main stage entertainment, balloon sculpting, the bubble station, mystery sandpile, bol racing, splatter mural, straw bale maze, face-painting, and the Kiwanis Juggling Tent. www.windscapekitefestival.ca 350+ Swift volunteers are needed. Current MuseumWant to help? Sign forms Street online at windscapekitefestival.ca 44 up Robert West 778-2775 Blenders presents Swift Current Museum LUNCH ‘N LEARN Gay Pride Event Second Wednesday of each month at noon Join the Museum for lunch and interesting talks. From local history to current events to the natural world, Lunch & Learn is always savoury! Talk is free; $6 for lunch. January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8 Presented by Jack Semple Trio art + music @ art gallery of swift current History Buy the Pint One Wednesday each month at 5:30pm Spend happy hour at the Museum. This licensed event features a variety of local history and general interest talks. Complimentary snacks, $4 drinks, and $1.50 for pop and juice. Stay & chat over drinks. Friday, June 5January 21, February 4, March 4, April 1 Lyric Theatre 7pm Coffee Row Last Wednesday of each month at 10am Students: $5 Adults: $7 Celebrate our Children Come to the Museum for coffee and a discussion Fran Forsberg, parent and eductor about Swift Current'sforhistory. Share your memories, or gender creative just children, tell herComplimentary story comewill to learn. coffee and goodies. and address how the Southwest can January 28, Februarywork 25, March 25, April 29 together to create allies and acceptance. Food, Rainbowtinis, Music and a DJ! Swift Current Museum 44 Robert Street West 778-2775 In 1992, Jack came to national prominence by winning the MuchMusic “Guitar Wars” contest. He has been twice nominated for Gemini Awards, won a Juno award, and two Western Canadian Jack Semple an absolute Junemusic 18,awards. 19, 20, and 21, is2015 virtuoso his art playing Celebrate four of the longestofdays of form, the year with with greatunparalleled music under feeling and total technical control. a big-top tent on the southwest edge of Swift Current. Saturday, January 17 at Lyric Theatre MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Tickets at Pharmasave $25 James Daschuk Blenders presents A SPECIAL CONCERT with James is an associate professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the U of R and a researcher with Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit. His recent work, 'Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics of Starvation, and the Loss of Aboriginal Life' was named a "Book of the Year" by the Globe & Mail, Quill & Quire, and the Writers’ Trust. Lyric Theatre at 7pm (Doors: 6:30pm) $8 Basia Bulat WRITE OUT LOUD Wednesday, May 20 OPEN STAGE Basia Bulat expertly uses echo and reverb, electronic flutters and electric autoharp, voices Friday, May 22 around Lyric buzzing Theatre that charge and incandesce Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8pm guitars, lonely piano and rattling percussion to Performers: free Audience: $7 create a sound that is uniquely hers. Innovation Credit Union is proud to offer a $10 rebate to all its members. Show a credit union cheque, Member Card or MasterCard at the door and receive a $10 refund on your ticket. Friday, January 23 at Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Tickets at Pharmasave $40 Orofino Vineyard Showcase Kids – have a blast at Family Day at the Library! Learn neat new at the LyricForTheatre Saturday, Mayand30 things, do awesome activities create cool stuff! kids of all ages and parents (adult supervision for young children). Doors: 7:30pm required Diner: 8:00pm Activities start at 10 am. Stay tuned at 2 pm for a FREE movie with Featuring Orofino Wines by John and Virginia Weber refreshments and popcorn. Bring yourcallfriends and have fun! For info and tickets, 306-773-6292 January 17 - Amazing Animations March 21 - Duct Tape Delights May 16 - Green Thumb Gardening 411 Herbert Street East February 21 - Nifty Ninjas April 18 - Cardboard Creations 306-778-2752 chinooklibrary.ca/sc High Tea Youth Talent Youth Talent Night at the Performers: free Student: $5 Adult: $7 Family: $20 Lyric Theatre Lyric Theatre Wednesday, May 6 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm CALL FOR ENTRY The West Wing Gallery is inviting submissions from amateur and aspiring professional artists in the region for the ‘Southwest Open’ art exhibition. Showcase Night music, monologues, and martinis Wednesday, February 4 Performers: free Student: $5 Adult: $7 Family: $20 Lyric Theatre Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm Hilarious Live Uncut Comedy! This year, participants can choose from two options: art exhibition with adjudication organized with the assistance of the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC), or just adjudication. Three artists may tour in way program, to spend anMove". evening theThe OSACfunniest traveling exhibition "On the Laughs Guaranteed! Come to the Lyric Theatre for a delicious High Tea featuring elegant live entertainment. Makes a great Mother's Day gift! out! Yuk Yuk’s comedy Saturday,Form, January 31 Lyric Theatre For more information, or tonight request a Submission contact the Gallery at 306-778-2736 or email Mr. KimComedy: Houghtaling,9:00pm Director and Doors: 8:00pm (2 acts) Curator, [email protected]. Tickets:atAdvance $17 At door $20 Available at Pharmasave or 306-773-6292 Saturday, May 9 Lyric Theatre $30 Doors: 1:30pm Tea: 2:00pm Call 306-774-9866 or email [email protected] for ticket info. Blenders presents Shred Kelly R OB E R T S C OT T Copper Slag Thursday, February 12 Known for his grand scale abstract, beautiful and very physical paintings Robert Scott recently developed a series of drawing using copper slag on canvas Robert Scott is an internationally renowned artist who maintains a studio in Cadillac, SK, and Edmonton, AB. Open Stage At the Lyric Organized by AGSC in partnership with the MJM&AG, Curator Heather Smith The five piece band is best known for mixing clawhammer banjo riffs with ambient synth, high voltage guitar, fierce drums, and hauntingly sweet vocal harmonies to produce a sound that has been properly coined “Stoke Folk.” Shred Kelly is turning banjo doubters into sweaty indie folk rock believers on the dance floor, one town at a time. Admission: $7 Performers: Free Saturday, February 7 at Lyric Theatre Preregister: 306-773-6292 or [email protected] ROB E R T SC OT T Copper Slag Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $30 at Pharmasave May 2Tickets to June 21 Art Gallery of Swift Current Doors: 7:30pm Performance: 8:00pm Sponsors: Innovation Credit Union, Dickson Agencies, Credential Financial Strategies Call forEVENING Kinetic AN IN Wind Sculpture Artists P A R I S We are looking for talented local artists to contribute to our Kinetic Wind Sculpture Celebrate Valentine's Day with that special person. Garden. The garden showcases handmade Enjoy a delicious three-course meal works by local artists who use their accompanied by smooth vocal of romantic standards imagination to stylings create wind sculptures. through the ages. If you feel inspired to make a sculpture of your own, please contact Shann Gowan: Saturday, February 14 [email protected] Lyric Theatreor 306-778-2686. Doors: 6pm Dinner: 7pm Tickets: $60 Call 306-773-6292 or Pharmasave Free Skills Workshop We will be hosting Facepainting and Balloon Sculpting workshops in May for people who would like to volunteer at the kite festival. Details in the May issue of CurrentWorks. Swift Current Public Arts Services presents School Art Show Kids’ February Break at the Library Tuesday, February 17 at 7pm – Little Bits * (ages 8+) Exhibition: 8 totogether July 5electronic modules! Start inventingMay with snap at the West Wing Gallery Thursday, February 19 at 2pm – Rainbow Loom Workshop* (ages 8+) Friday, February 20 at 2pm – Lego Stop Motion Animation This presents a broad Dropexhibition in and make your own Legoselection movie! of artworkrequired: by students of the Chinook * visual - registration phone 306-778-2752 School Division. This is a great opportunity 411 Street East chinooklibrary.ca/sc for Herbert public audiences to enjoy306-778-2752 wonderful artworks by inspired young people. It is essential to the future of culture that we provide good quality education in the fine arts. Reception: Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30pm Hours: 1 to 5pm Friday to Sunday The West Wing Gallery The Airmen’s Barracks, Doc’s Town, Kinetic Park WRITE OUT LOUD through our eyes An evening of stimulating author readings by local and regional professional and amateur authors, musical entertainment, and great company at the Lyric Theatre. coffeehouse Lyric Theatre at 7pm (Doors: 6:30pm) art auction Wednesday, February 18 live music April 29 and 30 at the Lyric Theatre Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm Tickets: $25 at Pharmasave and Maverick School $8 WRITE OUT LOUD Maverick School presents Blenders presents A SPECIAL CONCERT with An Acoustic Evening with BIG SUGAR Blenders presents Jordie Lane Australian Jordie Lane is not just another guitar wielding, hat wearing, award-winning Canadian band that beard sporting, loveThe song singing troubadour. A legendary closer listen reveals theirprotest start insongs, the early will bringguitar their work. songs that are epicgot tales, and‘90s spectacular roots-rock-reggae sound with updated You never know what to expect at a Jordie Laneanshow, and languidlyyou get paced, percussion-heavy acoustic groove. It’s an the feeling that neither does he. Lane has that rare quality of being acoustic rendition of old material and new stuff able to lure and capture his listeners with his playful charm, rhythmic that is chilled out with vocal harmonies galore. finger picking, and most of all, THAT VOICE. February 19 at Lyric Theatre Saturday, MayThursday, 2 at Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music:Doors: 8:30pm7:30pm $25 Music: 8:30pm Tickets at Pharmasave$40 Tickets at Pharmasave Thom & Adrianna Voth and Family Swift Current Museum Thursday, February 26 Friday, February 27 Saturday, February 28 Big Bert at the Lyric Theatre April to June This exhibit highlights the wide range of marine animals from a time period when Saskatchewan was almost completely under water. The main feature is a 5.8 metres (19 feet) long crocodile nicknamed “Big Bert.” Courtesy of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum Individual concerts: $30. 00 Festival pass: $75. Tickets available at Pharmasave. For tickets and to reserve tables, call Shann at 306-778-2686. Black Bridge Brewery Swift Current Museum 44 Robert Street West Akropol Restaurant 778-2775 00 CYPRESS HILLS The DAVID wouldVEST neverBAND be the same David Vest is a fabulous, foot-stompin’ roots-rocker and boogie-woogie piano player, who can just as effortlessly play beautiful jazz and An Historical country blues ballads. His live Musical shows are legendary. Onstage with at the Lyric Theatre, Swiftbefore Current Big Joe Turner and Roy Orbison he was 18, he later played with blues giants like Bo Diddley and Hubert Sumlin. He has been April 22, 23, 24,anand 25 part of Americana alive. credited with keeping important Tickets: $18 available at Pharmasave & Lyric Thursday, February 26 www.cypresshills-historical-musical.ca Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $30 For fun-loving kids... July 13 to 17 - 10 to 13 years old July 20 to 24 - 10 to 16 years old 9:00am to 5:00pm Five fun days of making art outdoors and in the big top tent at Gowan’s Grove. Students will meet at the Art Gallery at 9:00am and travel in the Gallery’s van. Mornings will be art expeditions into the Those whodrawing, have seen Nikki Hill her ass off agree landscape, painting andsing photo— this isn’t another graphing fromjust nature withnewcomer trips to theon the scene, this is a ‘whiplash’ moment. Once you nearby teepee rings hill.see Nikki perform, and gypsum you won’t forget her. With a no-filter Afternoons will be in the tent, making aenergy, she takes all the flavorsprojects. of American music and variety of sculpture The roots day will deliver a sound that willin make you believe in rock n’ also include swimming the creek. roll again! Nikki’s gritty and raw voice with Stax soul dynamics, driving rhythm guitar, and a tight rhythm section come together and make a sound that just sounds likefee: the$160 truth.includes materials and Registration REGISTER EARLY! transportation. Register by June 15. Friday, To register: February 306-778-2736.27Subsidized Lyric Theatre 7:30pmKids”. Music: 8:30pm $30 registration availableDoors: with “Creative NIKKI HILL BAND ART CAMP IN THE BIG-TOP TENT JW JONES BAND Swift Current MUSIC CAMP Canadian JW Jones July 27singer/guitarist to 31 tours constantly and is known for his Five fun days of making rockgetting and pop high-energy show that keeps music outdoors, the big top tent at hotter! Jones hasinreleased seven Gowan’sperformed Grove and the Lyric Stage. albums, in on nineteen countries Students will meet atand theaverages Art Gallery at and four continents, over one hundred 9:30am and shows travel inper theyear. Gallery’s van. Known for will his high-energy, crowdMornings include listening and pleasing shows, Jones recently masterclasses. Afternoons willopened feature for the latewith Johnny and oneThe of week will sessions guestWinter presenters. his strongest influences, Jimmie also include swimming in the creek. Vaughan. Now, he’s excited about reaching even13wider Musiciansan(age to 17)audience. The who tour with Jones withmusicians some proficiency always add a powerful energy to the Registration: $160 stage. Do not miss this amazing show! includes materials and transportation. Saturday, February 28 To register: Lyric Theatre306-778-2736 $30 REGISTER TODAY! Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Youth Talent Night WRITE OUT LOUD Performers: free Wednesday, April 15 Sponsored by Mobile Paving Student: $5 Adult: $7 Family: $20 LYRIC THEATRE OPEN STAGE Friday, April 17 Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm Performers: free Audience: $7 Info: 306-773-6292 2015 EVENTS Trevor Herriot is an award-winning author, naturalist and speaker. His first book, ‘River in a Dry Land’, won the Drainie-Taylor Biography Prize, the Saskatchewan Book of the Year Award, the Regina Book Award, a CBA Libris Award and was shortlisted for theWednesday, Governor General’s March Award. 4 Lyric Theatre 6:30pm Lyric Theatre at 7pmDoors: (Doors: 6:30pm)Show: $8 7:00pm Your Community Partner Trevor Herriott The Windscape Kite Club invites you to our Summer FUN FLY Third Sunday of each month! Step into April Spring Trade Show 19, May 17, July 19, March 6, 7, 8 August 16, and September 20 -------------Discover the Farm 1&toGarden 4pm Expo April 18 -------------at the Frontier Days Fair & CCA Rodeo June 25, 26, 27, 28 -------------Ranchman’s &Field Young Ranchman’s September 26, 27 Bring-------------your family, a chair, sunscreen and your306-773-2944 kites!! www.swiftcurrentex.com Pattern Forming FUSE COCKTAIL PARTY dj + appetizers + silent auction FUSING FRIENDS + FUN + FASHION FOR A GOOD CAUSE Help us raise funds for the Lyric Tickets at Pharmasave + Oi TICKETS $30 April 10 8pm Hosted by The Lyric Theatre Blenders presents David Tuttle: Pattern Forming Marco Calliari Exhibition: March 7 to April 26 Art Gallery of Swift Current Swift Current artist David Tuttle doesn’t fit the common pattern for art production. Over the past 20 years, rather than following a single path of art-making throughout his career, David moves simultaneously between five very different series of art media and themes. This solo exhibition lets us explore each theme enjoying the differences and Organized by AGSC, Curator Kim Houghtaling. perhaps finding the connections. Coffeehouse: Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm Marco Calliari was born in Quebec, but he has never strayed far from his Italian roots. Growing up with his famiglia, he was surrounded by the melodies of the opera. At age 14, he began to follow a very different sound. After 15 years with his band “Anonymus,” he began his solo career. His music borders on what could be called world music, jazz, poetic music. Saturday, April 11 at Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Tickets at Pharmasave $30 Swift Current Allied Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Special Second Performance BALLET JORGEN Cinderella Kids’ April Break at the Library at the Lyric Theatre YOUTH TALENT NIGHT Hilarious Live Uncut Comedy! Show off your mad skills to an audience of your friends and family! Laughs Guaranteed! Wednesday, April 1 TheTheatre funniest spend Lyric Doors:way 6:30pmtoShow: 7:00pman evening out! Performers: Yuk Yuk’s free comedy night Saturday, March 7 Students: $5 Adults: $7 Families: $20 Lyric Theatre Doors: 8:00pm Comedy: 9:00pm (2 acts) $17 in advance $20 at door and tickets are available at Pharmasave Thursday, April 9 at 1pm: Terrific Tarantulas – Meet and learn about live tarantulas! Watch a puppet play and do a tarantula craft. Friday, April 10 at 1pm: From Saskatchewan to the World: A You don'tWriter's want to Joy missinthe magicDiscoveries. of CinderellaJoin on the ballet stage. Nonfiction Sharing author Rebecca Grambo as she tells you about baby wolves, Friday, March 13friendly cows, mosquito Tickets: $40 Call Living at 306-778-5759 or visit www.livingskycasino.ca by Sask Writer’s Guild. bite mechanics, and whoSkyknows what else! Sponsored Saturday, April 11 at 9am: Storybird workshop.* Create visual stories from inspiring artwork. * registration required, phone 778-2752 411 Herbert Street East chinooklibrary.ca/sc Come enjoy the tastes and entertainment of the Hawaiian Islands! Saturday, March the the Lyric Indigo Joseph: They strive to14 playatmusic sameTheatre way they approach life; as a colourful journey where the imperfections Doors: 6pm Tasting: 7pm and diversity alllei) the more amazing. The Regina, SK Ticket: $15 (1make drink the andride flower four-piece bringortocall life773-6292 stories of nostalgia, pain and love through at Pharmasave captivating sonic colours, all while borrowing from many genres. The Dead South: The Dead South is a four-piece acoustic ensemble. With gritty vocals and aggressive guitar strumming, soaring harmonies and mandolin chops, blazing banjo licks and steady kick drum, and prominent cello melodies, The Dead South blends elements of folk, bluegrass, classical, and rock which results in a unique, modern, and authentic blend of boot-stompin’ music. Saturday, March 28 at Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Tickets at Pharmasave $30 ART GALLERY ATTENDANT Indigo Joseph and The Dead South Become a Volunteer Looking for a few relaxing, interesting hours that are a benefit to your community? Welcome visitors, meet fellow art lovers, have tea with a friend, or peruse art books. Flexible schedule allows you to choose days that work for you. Attendants are needed Heritageevenings Fairand weekends. Call Lorie at 778-2736 April 1 to 30 TENT RENTALS... Swift Current Museum Blenders presents Canadian heritage projects by local school students; winners will compete at the of Regional Heritage Fair! Art Gallery Swift Current rents bigThe top tents for exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate academic achieveoutdoor events - 40' wide and up to 120' long in 20' ment and the history of Canada. increments. We also rent 12' x 20' white tents, heaters, halogen lights and white mini lights. Call for 778-2736 for pricing and details. Swift Current Museum 44 Robert Street West 306-778-2775 Cassie Stocks (Doors: 6:30pm) 6:30pm) $8 $8 7pm (Doors: Lyric Theatre at 7pm WRITE OUT LOUD Wednesday, March 18 LYRIC THEATRE OPEN STAGE Friday, March 20 Doors: 7:30pm 7:30pm Show: Show: 8:00pm 8:00pm Performers: Performers: free free Audience: Audience: $7 $7 Info: 306-773-6292 306-773-6292 www. windscape kitefestival .ca VOLUNTEERS NEEDED became the the first first woman woman in in In 2013, Cassie became awarded the the Leacock Leacock Medal Medal 17 years to be awarded her first first novel, novel, for humour writing for her The novel novel was was 'Dance, Gladys, Dance'. . The Saskatchewan First First also nominated for a Saskatchewan Book Award. Become a Friend of Windscape! Help keep keep our our festival festival free free for for everyone. everyone. Help Help bring bring inin international international kite kite artists artists and and Help performers. Help Help the the festival festival grow! grow! performers. Join the the Windscape Windscape Team! Team! Join Saturday, June June 20 20 and and Sunday, Sunday, June June 21 21 Saturday, Southwest Southwest Hill Hill(11 (11ththAve. Ave.and andMarston MarstonSt.) St.) WHY WHY VOLUNTEER? VOLUNTEER? Without Without your your help, help, Windscape Windscape could could not not continue. continue. Make Make new new friends! friends! Have Have fun! fun! See See something something you’ve you’ve never never seen seen before! before! Morning Morning and and afternoon afternoon shifts shifts with with all all kinds kinds of of jobs jobs -- serve serve ice ice cream, cream, make make kites, kites, sell sell merchandise, merchandise, paint paint faces, faces, etc. etc. HOW HOW TO TO VOLUNTEER: VOLUNTEER: Fill Fill in in aa form form online online at at www.windscapekitefestival.ca www.windscapekitefestival.ca Come enjoy the tastes and entertainment of the Hawaiian Islands! Saturday, March 14 at the Lyric Theatre Indigo Joseph: They strive to play music the same way they Doors: 6pm 7pm journey where the imperfections approach life;Tasting: as a colourful and diversity make the ride alllei)the more amazing. The Regina, SK Ticket: $15 (1 drink and flower at Pharmasave calllife 773-6292 four-piece bringor to stories of nostalgia, pain and love through captivating sonic colours, all while borrowing from many genres. The Dead South: The Dead South is a four-piece acoustic ensemble. With gritty vocals and aggressive guitar strumming, soaring harmonies and mandolin chops, blazing banjo licks and steady kick drum, and prominent cello melodies, The Dead South blends elements of folk, bluegrass, classical, and rock which results in a unique, modern, and authentic blend of boot-stompin’ music. Saturday, March 28 at Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Tickets at Pharmasave $30 ART GALLERY ATTENDANT Indigo Joseph and The Dead South Become a Volunteer Looking for a few relaxing, interesting hours that are a benefit to your community? Welcome visitors, meet fellow art lovers, have tea with a friend, or peruse art books. Flexible schedule allows you to choose days that work for you. Attendants are needed Heritageevenings Fairand weekends. April 1 to 30 Call Lorie at 778-2736 TENT RENTALS... Swift Current Museum Blenders presents Canadian heritage projects by local school students; winners will compete at the Regional Heritage Fair! The Art Gallery of Swift Current rents big top tents for exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate academic achieveoutdoor events - 40' wide and up to 120' long in 20' ment and the history of Canada. increments. We also rent 12' x 20' white tents, heaters, halogen lights and white mini lights. Call for 778-2736 for pricing and details. Swift Current Museum 44 Robert Street West 306-778-2775 Swift Current Allied Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Special Second Performance BALLET JORGEN Cinderella Kids’ April Break at the Library at the Lyric Theatre YOUTH TALENT NIGHT Hilarious Live Uncut Comedy! Show off your mad skills to an audience of your friends and family! Laughs Guaranteed! Wednesday, April 1 TheTheatre funniest way toShow: spend Lyric Doors: 6:30pm 7:00pman evening out! Performers: free Yuk Yuk’s comedy night Saturday, March 7 Lyric Theatre Students: $5 Adults: Families:Comedy: $20 Doors:$78:00pm 9:00pm (2 acts) $17 in advance $20 at door and tickets are available at Pharmasave Thursday, April 9 at 1pm: Terrific Tarantulas – Meet and learn about live tarantulas! Watch a puppet play and do a tarantula craft. Friday, April 10 at 1pm: From Saskatchewan to the World: A Nonfiction in the Sharing Rebecca You don'tWriter's want toJoy miss magicDiscoveries. of CinderellaJoin on author the ballet stage. Grambo as she tells youFriday, about baby wolves,13 friendly cows, mosquito March by Sask Writer’s Guild. bite mechanics, andLiving whoSky knows what else! Sponsored Tickets: $40 Call at 306-778-5759 or visit www.livingskycasino.ca Saturday, April 11 at 9am: Storybird workshop.* Create visual stories from inspiring artwork. * registration required, phone 778-2752 411 Herbert Street East chinooklibrary.ca/sc Pattern Forming FUSE COCKTAIL PARTY dj + appetizers + silent auction FUSING FRIENDS + FUN + FASHION FOR A GOOD CAUSE Help us raise funds for the Lyric Tickets at Pharmasave + Oi TICKETS $30 April 10 8pm Hosted by The Lyric Theatre Blenders presents David Tuttle: Pattern Forming Marco Calliari Exhibition: March 7 to April 26 Art Gallery of Swift Current Swift Current artist David Tuttle doesn’t fit the common pattern for art production. Over the past 20 years, rather than following a single path of art-making throughout his career, David moves simultaneously between five very different series of art media and themes. This solo exhibition lets us explore each theme enjoying the differences and Organized by AGSC, Curator Kim Houghtaling. perhaps finding the connections. Coffeehouse: Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm Marco Calliari was born in Quebec, but he has never strayed far from his Italian roots. Growing up with his famiglia, he was surrounded by the melodies of the opera. At age 14, he began to follow a very different sound. After 15 years with his band “Anonymus,” he began his solo career. His music borders on what could be called world music, jazz, poetic music. Saturday, April 11 at Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Tickets at Pharmasave $30 Youth Talent Night WRITE OUT LOUD Performers: freeApril 15 Sponsored by Mobile Paving Wednesday, Student: $5 Adult: $7 Family: $20 LYRIC THEATRE OPEN STAGE Friday, April 17 Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm Performers: free Audience: $7 Info: 306-773-6292 2015 EVENTS Trevor Herriot is an award-winning author, naturalist and speaker. His first book, ‘River in a Dry Land’, won the Drainie-Taylor Biography Prize, the Saskatchewan Book of the Year Award, the Regina Book Award, a CBA Libris Award and was shortlisted for Wednesday, March the Governor General’s Award. 4 Lyric Theatre Doors: 6:30pm Show: Lyric Theatre at 7pm (Doors: 6:30pm) $87:00pm Your Community Partner Trevor Herriott The Windscape Kite Club invites you to our Summer FUN FLY Third Sunday of each month! Step into Spring April 19, MayTrade 17, JulyShow 19, March 6, 7, 8 August 16, and September 20 -------------1 to&4pm Discover the Farm Garden Expo April 18 -------------at the Frontier Days Fair & CCA Rodeo June 25, 26, 27, 28 -------------Ranchman’sField & Young Ranchman’s September 26, 27 Bring your family, a chair, sunscreen -------------- and your kites!! www.swiftcurrentex.com 306-773-2944 For fun-loving kids... July 13 to 17 - 10 to 13 years old July 20 to 24 - 10 to 16 years old 9:00am to 5:00pm Five fun days of making art outdoors and in the big top tent at Gowan’s Grove. Students will meet at the Art Gallery at 9:00am and travel in the Gallery’s van. Mornings will be art expeditions into the Those who have seenpainting Nikki Hilland singphotoher ass off agree landscape, drawing, —graphing this isn’tfrom just another newcomer on the scene, this nature with trips to the isnearby a ‘whiplash’ you hill. see Nikki perform, teepeemoment. rings andOnce gypsum you won’t forget a no-filter she Afternoons will her. be in With the tent, makingenergy, a takes all of thesculpture flavors ofprojects. AmericanThe roots variety daymusic will and deliver a soundswimming that will make believe in rock n’ also include in the you creek. roll again! Nikki’s gritty and raw voice with Stax soul dynamics, driving rhythm guitar, and a tight rhythm section come together and make a sound that just Registration fee:truth. $160 includes materials and sounds like the REGISTER EARLY! transportation. Register by June 15. Subsidized registration available with 7:30pm “Creative Kids”. Lyric Theatre Doors: Music: 8:30pm $30 To register: 306-778-2736. Friday, February 27 NIKKI HILL BAND ART CAMP IN THE BIG-TOP TENT JW JONES BAND Swift Current MUSIC CAMP Canadian JW Jones July 27 singer/guitarist to 31 tours constantly and is known for his Five fun daysshow of making rock and pop high-energy that keeps getting music in the big topseven tent at hotter!outdoors, Jones has released albums, performed Gowan’s Grove andinonnineteen the Lyriccountries Stage. and four will continents, averages Students meet at and the Art Galleryover at one hundred shows 9:30am and travel in per the year. Gallery’s van. Known forwill hisinclude high-energy, crowdMornings listening and pleasing shows, Jones recently opened masterclasses. Afternoons will feature for the late Johnny Winter and one of sessions with influences, guest presenters. his strongest Jimmie The week will also includeNow, swimming in the creek. Vaughan. he’s excited about reaching an even wider audience. Musicians (age 13 to tour 17) with Jones The musicians who with some proficiency always add a powerful energy to the Registration: stage. Do not$160 miss this amazing show! includes materials and Saturday, February 28 transportation. Lyric Theatre $30 To register: 306-778-2736 Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm REGISTER TODAY! Swift Current Museum Thursday, February 26 Friday, February 27 Saturday, February 28 Big Bert at the Lyric Theatre April to June This exhibit highlights the wide range of marine animals from a time period when Saskatchewan was almost completely under water. The main feature is a 5.8 metres (19 feet) long crocodile nicknamed “Big Bert.” Courtesy of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum Individual concerts: $30. 00 Festival pass: $75. Tickets available at Pharmasave. For tickets and to reserve tables, call Shann at 306-778-2686. Black Bridge Brewery Swift Current Museum 44 Robert Street West Akropol Restaurant 778-2775 00 The CYPRESS HILLS DAVID would VEST never BAND be the same David Vest is a fabulous, foot-stompin’ roots-rocker and boogie-woogie piano player, who can just as effortlessly play beautiful jazz and countryAn bluesHistorical ballads. His liveMusical shows are legendary. Onstage with the Lyric Swift before Currenthe was 18, he later played Big JoeatTurner andTheatre, Roy Orbison with blues giants like Bo Diddley and Hubert Sumlin. He has been April 24, an and 25 part of Americana alive. credited22, with23, keeping important Tickets: $18 available at Pharmasave & Lyric Thursday, February 26 www.cypresshills-historical-musical.ca Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $30 WRITE OUT LOUD through our eyes An evening of stimulating author readings by local and regional professional and amateur authors, musical entertainment, and great company at the Lyric Theatre. coffeehouse Lyric Theatre at 7pm (Doors: 6:30pm) art auction Wednesday, February 18 live music April 29 and 30 at the Lyric Theatre Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm Tickets: $25 at Pharmasave and Maverick School $8 WRITE OUT LOUD Maverick School presents Blenders presents A SPECIAL CONCERT with An Acoustic Evening with BIG SUGAR Blenders presents Jordie Lane Australian Jordie Lane is not just another guitar wielding, hat wearing, The award-winning Canadian legendary band that beard sporting, love song singing troubadour. A closer listen reveals got their start in the early ‘90s will bring their songs that are epic tales, protest songs, and spectacular guitar work. roots-rock-reggae sound with an updated languidlyYou never know what to expect at a Jordie Lane show, and you get paced, percussion-heavy acoustic groove. It’s an the feeling that neither does he. Lane has that rare quality of being acoustic rendition of old material and new stuff able to lure and capture his listeners with his playful charm, rhythmic that is chilled out with vocal harmonies galore. finger picking, and most of all, THAT VOICE. February 19 at Lyric Theatre Saturday, May 2Thursday, at Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $25 Music: 8:30pm Tickets at Pharmasave $40 Tickets at Pharmasave Thom & Adrianna Voth and Family Call forEVENING Kinetic AN IN Wind Sculpture Artists P A R I S We are looking for talented local artists to contribute to our Kinetic Wind Sculpture Celebrate Valentine's Day with that special person. Garden. The garden showcases handmade Enjoy a delicious three-course meal accompanied by works by local artists who use their smooth vocal stylings of romantic standards imagination to create wind sculptures. through the ages. If you feel inspired to make a sculpture of Saturday, your own, pleaseFebruary contact Shann 14 Gowan: [email protected] Lyric Theatre or 306-778-2686. Doors: 6pm Dinner: 7pm Tickets: $60 Call 306-773-6292 or Pharmasave Free Skills Workshop We will be hosting Facepainting and Balloon Sculpting workshops in May for people who would like to volunteer at the kite festival. Details in the May issue of CurrentWorks. Swift Current Public Arts Services presents School Art Show Kids’ February Break at the Library Tuesday, February – Little Exhibition: May178atto7pm July 5 Bits * (ages 8+) Start inventing with snap together electronic modules! at the West Wing Thursday, February 19 atGallery 2pm – Rainbow Loom Workshop* (ages 8+) Friday, February 20 at 2pm – Lego Stop Motion Animation This exhibition presents a broad selection of Drop in and make your own Lego movie! visual artwork by students of the306-778-2752 Chinook * - registration required: phone School Division. This is a great opportunity 411public Herbert Street East 306-778-2752 chinooklibrary.ca/sc for audiences to enjoy wonderful artworks by inspired young people. It is essential to the future of culture that we provide good quality education in the fine arts. Reception: Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30pm Hours: 1 to 5pm Friday to Sunday The West Wing Gallery The Airmen’s Barracks, Doc’s Town, Kinetic Park Blenders presents Shred Kelly R OB E R T S C OT T Copper Slag Thursday, February 12 Known for his grand scale abstract, beautiful and very physical paintings Robert Scott recently developed a series of drawing using copper slag on canvas Robert Scott is an internationally renowned artist who maintains a studio in Cadillac, SK, and Edmonton, AB. Open Stage At the Lyric Organized by AGSC in partnership with the MJM&AG, Curator Heather Smith The five piece band is best known for mixing clawhammer banjo riffs with ambient synth, high voltage guitar, fierce drums, and hauntingly sweet vocal harmonies to produce a sound that has been properly coined “Stoke Folk.” Shred Kelly is turning banjo doubters into sweaty indie folk rock believers on the dance floor, one town at a time. ROB ERT SC OT T Copper Slag Saturday, February 7 at Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $30 at Pharmasave May Tickets 2 to June 21 Art Gallery of Swift Current Admission: $7 Performers: Free Doors: 7:30pm Performance: 8:00pm Preregister: 306-773-6292 or [email protected] Sponsors: Innovation Credit Union, Dickson Agencies, Credential Financial Strategies High Tea Youth Talent Youth Talent Night at the Performers: free Student: $5 Adult: $7 Family: $20 Lyric Lyric Theatre Theatre Wednesday, May 6 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm CALL FOR ENTRY The West Wing Gallery is inviting submissions from amateur and aspiring professional artists in the region for the ‘Southwest Open’ art exhibition. Showcase Night music, monologues, and martinis Wednesday, February 4 Performers: free Student: $5 Adult: $7 Family: $20 Lyric Theatre Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm Hilarious Live Uncut Comedy! Laughs Guaranteed! This year, participants can choose from two options: art exhibition with adjudication organized with the assistance of the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC), or just adjudication. Three artists may tour in The funniest way to spend an evening the OSAC traveling exhibition program, "On the Move". Come to the Lyric Theatre for a delicious High Tea featuring elegant live entertainment. Makes a great Mother's Day gift! out! Yuk Yuk’s comedy night Saturday, January 31 Lyric Theatre For more information, or to request a Submission Form, contact the Doors:or8:00pm Comedy: 9:00pm (2and acts) Gallery at 306-778-2736 email Mr. Kim Houghtaling, Director Tickets: $17 At door $20 Available at Pharmasave or 306-773-6292 Curator, Advance at [email protected]. Saturday, May 9 Lyric Theatre $30 Doors: 1:30pm Tea: 2:00pm Call 306-774-9866 or email [email protected] for ticket info. Blenders presents A SPECIAL CONCERT with James Daschuk Basia Bulat James is an associate professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the U of R and a researcher with Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit. His recent work, 'Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics of Starvation, and the Loss of Aboriginal Life' was named a "Book of the Year" by the Globe & Mail, Quill & Quire, and the Writers’ Trust. Lyric Theatre at 7pm (Doors: 6:30pm) $8 WRITE OUT LOUD Wednesday, May 20 OPEN STAGE Basia Bulat expertly uses echo and reverb, electronic flutters and electric autoharp, voices that charge and incandesce Friday, May 22around Lyricbuzzing Theatre guitars, lonely piano7:30pm and rattling percussion to Doors: Show: 8pm Performers: Audience: create a sound that is free uniquely hers. $7 Innovation Credit Union is proud to offer a $10 rebate to all its members. Show a credit union cheque, Member Card or MasterCard at the door and receive a $10 refund on your ticket. Friday, January 23 at Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Tickets at Pharmasave $40 Orofino Vineyard Showcase Kids – have a blast at Family Day at the Library! Learn neat new at the Mayand 30create things,Saturday, do awesome activities coolLyric stuff! Theatre For kids of all 7:30pm Diner: 8:00pm ages and parentsDoors: (adult supervision required for young children). Activities start at 10 am. Stay tunedbyatJohn 2 pmand for aVirginia FREE Weber movie with Featuring Orofino Wines For info andBring tickets,your call 306-773-6292 refreshments and popcorn. friends and have fun! January 17 - Amazing Animations March 21 - Duct Tape Delights May 16 - Green Thumb Gardening 411 Herbert Street East February 21 - Nifty Ninjas April 18 - Cardboard Creations 306-778-2752 chinooklibrary.ca/sc Swift Current Museum LUNCH ‘N LEARN Blenders presents Gay Pride Event Second Wednesday of each month at noon Join the Museum for lunch and interesting talks. From local history to current events to the natural world, Lunch & Learn is always savoury! Talk is free; $6 for lunch. January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8 Jack Semple Trio Presented by art + music @ art gallery of swift current History Buy the Pint One Wednesday each month at 5:30pm Spend happy hour at the Museum. This licensed event features a variety of local history and general interest talks. Complimentary snacks, $4 drinks, and $1.50 for pop and juice. Stay & chat over drinks. January 21, February 4, March 4, April 1 Friday, June 5 Lyric Theatre 7pm Coffee Row Last Wednesday of each month at 10am Students: $5 Adults: $7 CelebrateCome our toChildren the Museum for coffee and a discussion about Swift Share your memories, or Fran Forsberg, parent andCurrent's eductor history. for justchildren, come towill learn. coffee and goodies. gender creative tell Complimentary her story January 28, February and address how the Southwest can 25, workMarch 25, April 29 together to create allies and acceptance. Food, Rainbowtinis, Music and a DJ! Swift Current Museum 44 Robert Street West 778-2775 In 1992, Jack came to national prominence by winning the MuchMusic “Guitar Wars” contest. He has been twice nominated for Gemini Awards, won a Juno award, and two Western Canadian June music 18, 19, 20, Jack andSemple 21, 2015 awards. is an absolute Celebrate four of the longest days of the year with great under virtuoso of his art form, playing withmusic unparalleled a big-top tent feeling on the southwest edge of Swift Current. and total technical control. Saturday, January 17 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Tickets at Pharmasave at Lyric Theatre $25 Stars for Saskatchewan June 20 and 21 ROBERT POST – Saturday, January 10 The 2015 SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival is a JEFF STRAKER AND THE CHAMBER world-class event that attracts PLAYERS – Thursday, February 5 kite flyers, enthusiasts and fun lovin’ people from across North BALLET JORGEN – Cinderella America to one prairie field to – Thursday, March 12 enjoy an exciting weekend of kite flying and family fun. PEAR – Tuesday, March 31 This free admission festival ENSEMBLE CAPRICE features beautiful, originally – Thursday, April 30 designed, handmade art kites, giant creature kites the size of houses, speeding kite buggies KODY KAREY – Tuesday, May 12 racing eighty kilometers an Ticket price is $40 hour, roaring stunt kites flying in Tickets: call 306-773-1338 or 1-877-211-2787 teams, and a one hundred kite train soaring to the skies. or email: [email protected] Swift Current Museum MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Swift Current Allied Arts Council Great Family Fun! Everyone Below Zero:Welcome! Meet international artists and performers. History and Science kite of Winter Bring a kite, make or buy a kite at the festival. in Southwest Saskatchewan Enjoy12demonstrations, January to March 28 displays, delicious food, and the great outdoors! Kids of all ages will enjoy main stage entertainment, balloon sculpting, the bubble station, mystery sandpile, bol racing, splatter mural, straw bale maze, face-painting, and the Kiwanis Juggling Tent. www.windscapekitefestival.ca 350+ volunteers are needed. Want to help? Swift Current Museum Sign 44 up forms online at windscapekitefestival.ca Robert Street West 778-2775 Every Saturday 10am to 3pm For information, call 778-2736 June 20 to September 26 Featuring the Swiftus... Current Farmer’s Market Connect with Free admission and additional parking Professional and amateur entertainers SPECIAL DAYS Frontier Western Day - June 27 Planes, Trains, Spaceships - August 8 Cruisin’ - September 19 Don’t miss any of our great events! www.blendersmusic.ca www.facebook.com/BlendersMusic Sign up for our e-newsletters. OPEN STAGE Watch the “City News” page in the “Prairie Post”. www.artgalleryofswiftcurrent.org THE LYRIC Art Classes for children, youth and adults. Weekly studio art classes, occasional studio art workshops, lectures and demos. Friday, January 9 A great place to try out your new material! Everything from music to spoken word and even stand-up comedy acts welcome. Creaturesarewith Backward ANTHROPODS: Magical Feet Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8pm Performers: free Audience: $7 Pre-register: 773-6292 [email protected] The Lyric has a licensed capacity of 150 people. The theatre has a sound system and stage lighting, and is for musical and theatrical Art Gallery ofavailable Swift Current June 27productions to Augustor 29 any other cultural program. Call our office to book a A collaborative senior-student class project and exhibition with date and host your in University our historicofvenue. students in the Department of Art andnext Art event History, www.lyrictheatre.ca Saskatchewan, and students in Spatial Construction, University of Southern Queensland, Australia. [email protected] 306-773-6292 Organized by AGSC inBuy partnership the U of S, Professor Shantz your with membership today!Susan Only $25! RENTALS GET INTO ART! FEED Mindy Yan Miller Historical Lyric Theatre to host its biggest event of the year! Chautauqua, a summer theatre festival, is returning to the historical Lyric Theatre in downtown Swift Current from July 9 to 12. Four days in July of hilarity, wonder, and razzle-dazzle. Don't miss this astounding festival of the performing arts. Featuring six one-act plays, as well as music, dance, spoken word and other fantastic human tricks! Tickets: $12 per show, $20 double bill, $60 pass, $5 kids show. Available at Pharmasave. Exhibition: January 10 to March 1 Art Gallery of Swift Current Five full-size round sprawl the gallery floor as if dumped Swiftbales Current Publicacross Arts Services presents there from a production machine. The large volumes of harvested product bundled for efficient handling are not the hay we might expect. In this “Feed” on refers to sustenance for Exhibition: Julyexhibition 10 to September 7 one hand Hours: 1 to 5pm Friday to Sunday livestock while also referring to the excessive production comes This exhibition is an excellent opportunity to view a varietythat of art by cultures of consumerism. with feedingSaskatchewan Southwest semi-professional and amateur artists including drawing, painting, quilting, photography, woodworking, ceramics, and more. and submitisexamples theirtraditions works. The Mindy Yan Artists Miller’sselect artistic practice rooted inoffibre and ability. result is anuses exhibition of very diverse artistic such approach and clothing, frequently masses of potent materials as used human hair, or coke cans. Commodification and labour are themes addressed in this show. Southwest Open West Wing Gallery The Airmen’s Billets, Doc’sCurator Town,Heather KineticSmith Park Organized by AGSC in partnership with the MJM&AG, NEXT ISSUE... Chautauqua Anthropods Long Day’s Night Art Gallery of Swift Current www.artgalleryofswiftcurrent.org RC Dahl Centre at 411 Herbert Street East S9H 1M5 306-778-2736 Kim Houghtaling, Director and Curator: [email protected] 227 Central Avenue North, Swift Current 306-773-6292 [email protected] Mail: P.O. Box 1143, S9H 3X3 www.lyrictheatre.ca CF Coordinator Shann Gowan [email protected] 306-778-2686 blendersmusic.ca windscapekitefestival.ca Canadian Heritage CULTURAL FESTIVALS