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February 1-3, 2012

Saskatchewan Belle Plaine won’t slow down  A band from two cities Holocaust history gets new look All-female cast mines emotional territory Video ... Read More...

Friday, 3 February 2012

January 28-30, 2012

Saskatchewan Grant fosters art exploration  RSO Sax and strings concert Picasso prints benefit charities   Canada Heritage minister says his ministry will face cuts ... Read More...

Monday, 30 January 2012

January 27, 2012

Saskatchewan Aboriginal grant for Meadow Lake school Globe Theatre on right path with The 39 Steps Futurologist exhibition at AKA Gallery ... Read More...

Friday, 27 January 2012

January 26, 2012

Saskatchewan Nipawin community centre awarded Creative Partnerships grant  Artist-in-residence helps Yorkton students Regina pair part of Oscar-nominated film Belle Plaine CD release ... Read More...

Thursday, 26 January 2012

January 25, 2012

Saskatchewan Library group criticizes Regina cultural centre project  LeBoldus’ Good Buddies Blues Band Wintershines festival in Saskatoon Persephone play Exhibition at Mendel ... Read More...

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

January 20-24, 2012

Saskatchewan Actor gives voice to Sask figure  Beatles tribute brings psychedelia to TCU Place Dance, ballet not just for females Minevich ready ... Read More...

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

January 19, 2012

Saskatchewan Post-rock with Prairies flair Event crosses fine-arts borders Misterfire to release first album Improv Night ready to cure January blues ... Read More...

Thursday, 19 January 2012

January 18, 2012

Saskatchewan Rogers buys SCN  SSO Beatlemania Tucson schools ban books by Native American authors (including Buffy Sainte Marie) Regina Inn holding a ... Read More...

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

January 17, 2012

Saskatchewan Val Halla – Girl with Guitar  Echolands to return to Moose Jaw with three short films Amy Matysio interview in Chatelaine ... Read More...

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

January 14-16, 2012

Saskatchewan Rogues invade RSO    U.S.A. Cellphone ring stops orchestra performance... Read More...

Monday, 16 January 2012

January 13, 2012

Saskatchewan Meet Cindy Baker  Mendel’s LUGO event New Regina venue to open March 1   Canada B.C. finance minister calls arts funding cuts a ... Read More...

Friday, 13 January 2012

January 12, 2012

Saskatchewan RSO ready to batten down the hatches, mateys  Mendel fundraiser set to dazzle Mastering the art of perseverance A couple creates ... Read More...

Thursday, 12 January 2012

January 11, 2012

Saskatchewan PA actor turns struggles into success Saskatoon art collaboration gruesome, playful Regina Symphony rates highly on Twitter Carrie Catherine featured ... Read More...

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

January 7-10, 2012

Saskatchewan Pat Steel – Lasting voice  Saskatoon band Ride ‘Til Dawn Fashioning a future Articulate Ink awarded grants   Canada Artful dodger hoodwinks Ottawa ... Read More...

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

January 6, 2012

Saskatchewan Little Mosque closing doors after six seasons  Art exhibition in Swift Current Canada Nickelback helping to kill rock ‘n’ roll, says Black ... Read More...

Friday, 6 January 2012

December 30, 2011 - January 4, 2012

Saskatchewan People to watch in 2012  Regina dancer wins big at worlds Band Swap Saskatoon Favourite arts stuff in Regina Regina music ... Read More...

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

December 29, 2011

Saskatchewan Saskatoon’s Fountains of Youth  Canada Banner literary year... Read More...

Thursday, 29 December 2011

December 23, 2011

Saskatchewan Sask. writer Fred Wah named parliamentary poet ... Read More...

Friday, 23 December 2011

December 22, 2011

Saskatchewan Regina actor right at home at Globe Theatre Band Swap flip-flops for charity Bandswap Regina Library Voices’ band van Dickens’ reincarnation ... Read More...

Thursday, 22 December 2011

December 21, 2011

Saskatchewan SCN and CityTV sign affiliate agreement 10 pats on back for Saskatoon bands   Canada National Ballet School names co-CEO ... Read More...

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

December 16-19, 2011

Saskatchewan Perehudoff mural rescuers recreate Filipino artwork  First Nations mask fetches $400K Gallery design earns national award  Saskatoon Soaps laughing 28 years later ... Read More...

Monday, 19 December 2011

December 15, 2011

Saskatchewan Sheepdogs haven’t lost their motivation  Foam Lake inspired by wide array of bands Lucky has high hopes for revue About laughs ... Read More...

Thursday, 15 December 2011

December 13-14, 2011

Saskatchewan Dimensions anything but one-dimensional  Theatres offer 2011 highlights Puppets in Wonderland Canada New Year’s resolutions for Canadian TV Paul Gross and Kim ... Read More...

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

December 9-12, 2011

Saskatchewan Nine honoured with Saskatchewan Order of Merit Intriguing sponsorship for Saskatoon Symphony The Sheepdogs play it cool Province announces Year ... Read More...

Monday, 12 December 2011

December 8, 2011

Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Express on track for shows  Handel’s Messiah comes to Regina CCMA tickets available Saturday Magnetic attracted to singing its own ... Read More...

Thursday, 8 December 2011

December 7, 2011

Saskatchewan White Birch premieres Nutcracker  Magical festive show in Moose Jaw Saskatoon gets in festive concert spirit   Canada Cronenberg and Polley films among ... Read More...

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

December 6, 2011

Saskatchewan Fitness studio can dance on  Saskatoon comedy troupe show Chance to mingle with Moose Jaw artists   Canada Nuns find new home for ... Read More...

Tuesday, 6 December 2011

December 3-5, 2011

Saskatchewan MVA greenlights art gallery  The cloggers of Cathedral Artifacts return to Government House Neighbours upset over footloose school next door Live ... Read More...

Monday, 5 December 2011

November 25-December 2, 2011

Saskatchewan For a Saskatoon duo, every day is Father’s Day Wapos Bay all about family Christmas show for SNTC A Christmas ... Read More...

Friday, 2 December 2011

November 23, 2011

Saskatchewan Sask. kids help create cow mural at Agribition Jeremy Morgan interim director of MacKenzie Art Gallery First Nations pavilion opens at ... Read More...

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

November 22, 2011

Saskatchewan Mozart steals the show in Amadeus    Canada Classical music revolution Royal Winnipeg Ballet cancels Svengali tour SOCAN Award winners Penguin suspends e-books ... Read More...

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

November 18-21, 2011

Saskatchewan Life’s first angry shove  Waiting for the parade Combining painting and quilting for exhibition Grasslands gallery welcomes four new artists   Canada Former ... Read More...

Monday, 21 November 2011

November 16-17, 2011

Saskatchewan Will the City of Saskatoon pay for culture or just talk about it?  Regina actress rising star Robin Hood at the ... Read More...

Thursday, 17 November 2011

November 15, 2011

Saskatchewan SCC’s Wintergreen in Regina Evergreen festival in PA Craven festival invests in future   Canada Patrick DeWitt wins GG for fiction Mordecai ... Read More...

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

November 12-14, 2011

Saskatchewan Creativity is good for business  Theatre’s balancing act examined Album features Saskatoon composers Saskatoon arts legend Bob Hinitt passes away   Canada Cover Me ... Read More...

Monday, 14 November 2011

November 5-10, 2011

Saskatchewan First Nations and media explored  Art show attracts dozens of PA residents Billy Bishop returns to action RSO performance memorable ... Read More...

Thursday, 10 November 2011

October 6, 2011

Saskatchewan Reginans bound for Broadway  By going live, Broadway Theatre gets more lively Musician Belle Plaine Picturing Alyssa Hamlet returns to Shakespeare ... Read More...

Thursday, 6 October 2011

October 5, 2011

Saskatchewan Joanne Weber wins manuscript award  Sheepdads take the stage in Saskatoon Greystone Theatre season launches Drama student builds reputation Swift Current ... Read More...

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

October 4, 2011

Saskatchewan Saskatoon’s Mansel Robinson shortlisted for Siminovitch Prize  Printmakers host Sask exchange Culture Days in PA Trevor Herriot coming to Nipawin Library ... Read More...

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

October 1-3, 2011

Saskatchewan Straker was simply spectacular  Regina Little Theatre play preview Culture Days flash mob in Saskatoon Chance to visit artists’ studios in ... Read More...

Monday, 3 October 2011

September 29-30, 2011

Saskatchewan Sheepdogs open for Kings of Leon  Juno Awards add metal/hard music category Straker set for orchestral challenge Excitement growing for Globe’s ... Read More...

Friday, 30 September 2011

September 24-28, 2011

Saskatchewan Library Voices bask in Summer of Lust Shameful audience conduct Gordon Tootoosis honoured at SAT Award gala Culture Days in ... Read More...

Thursday, 29 September 2011

September 23, 2011

Saskatchewan State of the Arts 2011  Sask arts groups need more love and money Getting their green and white groove on Two-piece ... Read More...

Friday, 23 September 2011

September 22, 2011

Saskatchewan Upcoming Globe Theatre play  The Sheepdogs steal the spotlight at TIFF RSO and Evraz reveal lineup Bryanton finds global audience Queen ... Read More...

Thursday, 22 September 2011

September 20-21, 2011

Saskatchewan Dancing Sky Theatre production New literary festival in Saskatoon Regina teacher sings with Pearl Jam   Canada Calgary mayor says arts key for ... Read More...

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

September 16-19, 2011

Saskatchewan Play battles dating violence Review of Village Orchestra concert Young pianist adds flare to gala event Audience reactions overshadow Persephone show ... Read More...

Monday, 19 September 2011

September 14-15, 2011

Saskatchewan Junos coming to Regina/MJ  Funding recipients for Rawlco Project 10K20 Dancing Sky takes flight Instructor says time right for drum festival CTV ... Read More...

Thursday, 15 September 2011

September 9-13, 2011

Saskatchewan Dead Midnight in Saskatoon Library Voices SCN goes commercial Cultures showcased at U of R Regina handbag designer Saskatoon City ... Read More...

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

September 8, 2011

Saskatchewan Crozier named recipient of Kloppenburg award  Regina jazz band about fun Orbital Express continues evolution Kashap pairs with parents for SSO concert ... Read More...

Thursday, 8 September 2011

September 2-7, 2011

Saskatchewan Guy Vanderhaeghe on Giller longlist Poetry and drama on tour in southern Saskatchewan SCN releases new schedule Saskatoon Theatre Awards nominees ... Read More...

Wednesday, 7 September 2011

September 1, 2011

Saskatchewan Saskatoon band shows off its metal Prevost lands spot Noted Sask. artist Herold dies Canada Alberta teen wins Canada’s Walk of Fame ... Read More...

Thursday, 1 September 2011

August 31, 2011

Saskatchewan Old instruments, new sound  On to Spain for Tant per Tant   Canada Broadcast council changes mind on Dire Straits song... Read More...

Wednesday, 31 August 2011

August 30, 2011

Saskatchewan Interview with Rob Bos  Interview with Jeff Nye Man stabbed at Battlefords music festival Canada Classical orchestras struggle to find funding... Read More...

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

August 25, 2011

Saskatchewan Music teacher salutes arts tax credit Library Voices speaks volumes The Nesting Dolls Comic book heroes: Local nerds hit big ... Read More...

Thursday, 25 August 2011

August 24, 2011

Saskatchewan Articulate Ink print collective preserving ... Read More...

Wednesday, 24 August 2011

August 23, 2011

Saskatchewan RSO Symphony under the Sky  RSO in fine form at Wascana Tunnels of Moose Jaw featured in CBC documentary Sask musicians ... Read More...

Tuesday, 23 August 2011

August 19-22, 2011

Saskatchewan Folkfest offers cheap and entertaining world tour  Saskatoon’s summer sizzle slips away Library Voices wear a literary love on their record ... Read More...

Monday, 22 August 2011

August 18, 2011

Saskatchewan Recording Arts Institute of Saskatchewan Symphony Under the Sky a treat The Deep Dark Woods branch out on CD Veteran ... Read More...

Thursday, 18 August 2011

August 17, 2011

Saskatchewan Regina ballerinas to perform with Moscow Ballet  Frances Morrison passes away  Mural is important Rethink store plan   Canada Highlights from Montreal World ... Read More...

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

August 16, 2011

Saskatchewan Arts and business join forces  Councillors agree to keep Mendel lights on for tenant Saskatoon soprano at national festival Artists add ... Read More...

Tuesday, 16 August 2011

August 12-15, 2011

Saskatchewan Folk Festival a harmonious event  Regina jewelry designer unveils fall line Former Reginan pens novel Councillors discuss Mendel’s future Saskatchewan art ... Read More...

Monday, 15 August 2011

august-10-11-2011

Saskatchewan Rolling Stone profile leaves some rocked  Riled by Rolling Stone’s Sheepdogs slight Rock ‘n’ Roll reality check Allen’s show pays tribute ... Read More...

Thursday, 11 August 2011

August 9, 2011

Canada Vocal coach thrilled about reality TV opportunity  TIFF lineup features more than 70 Canadian films Harrowsmith Country Life ceases publication... Read More...

Tuesday, 9 August 2011

July 27-August 8, 2011

Saskatchewan Saskatoon band wins Rolling Stone cover contest Sheepdogs a cover band Rolling Stone cover winner revealed Music festival composers announced ... Read More...

Monday, 8 August 2011

July 26, 2011

Saskatchewan Swanson’s film to screen in Brooklyn    Canada Margaret Atwood tweets to keep libraries open Three Canadians on Man Booker Prize longlist TIFF ... Read More...

Tuesday, 26 July 2011

July 23-25, 2011

Canada Canadian band takes on US  Why there’s still a place in the world for literary readings Maureen Forrester serenaded at Stratford ... Read More...

Monday, 25 July 2011

July 14-20, 2011

Saskatchewan Annual Shakespeare fest a city institution AKA exhibit New Dance Horizons’ Secret Gardens Tour Hard-core Regina artist Rabbit-ears era ending ... Read More...

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

July 13, 2011

Saskatchewan RCMP ready for Craven Jamboree  Organizers getting ready for jamboree Singer’s career hits high note  Kenderdine a visionary ahead of his ... Read More...

Wednesday, 13 July 2011

June 30 - July 12, 2011

Saskatchewan Sask musicians nominated for WCMAs  SCYAP murals stolen Editorial: Return stolen artwork for a rush Film salutes Saskatoon   New camp ... Read More...

Wednesday, 13 July 2011

June 29, 2011

Saskatchewan McConnell takes helm at CARFAC  Craven Country Jamboree officials examine options   Canada Flaherty warns arts groups not to count on grants Complaints ... Read More...

Wednesday, 29 June 2011

June 28, 2011

Saskatchewan Government supports Craven Country Jamboree  Sheepdogs closer to cover of Rolling Stone Slam poet attending Festival of Words   Canada Canada Walk of ... Read More...

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

June 25-27, 2011

Saskatchewan Prairie Valley School Division Creative Partnerships project  Mural finds permanent home Talent trumps weather at Sask Jazz Fest Jones anchors strong evening ... Read More...

Monday, 27 June 2011

June 21-22, 2011

Saskatchewan Saskatchewan government spending on arts and culture in 2007-08 Public gets peek at new gallery Art Gallery of Saskatchewan a ... Read More...

Thursday, 23 June 2011

June 17-21, 2011

Saskatchewan Saskatoon gets audio engineering academy  Mendel exhibition The Sheepdogs reflect on Bonnaroo A journey from props to property Overview of ... Read More...

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

June 16, 2011

Saskatchewan Tyler Gilbert off to the big city Groups eye Mendel Saskatoon Public Library writer in residence Award-winning historian and biographer ... Read More...

Thursday, 16 June 2011

June 4-14, 2011

Saskatchewan Regina lecture series gets new name and venue  Regina City Council endorses cultural centre RPL and Globe Theatre part of plans ... Read More...

Tuesday, 14 June 2011

May 27 - June 3, 2011

Saskatchewan Election forces arts awards’ cancellation  BreakOut West Festival in Regina $30 million donation to Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Globe Theatre's production ... Read More...

Wednesday, 8 June 2011

May 19-26, 2011

Saskatchewan Austin Lam accepted into Juilliard  Gallery price tag jumps Concept drawings for Art Gallery of Saskatchewan SaskMusic UK tour The Sheepdogs ... Read More...

Monday, 30 May 2011

May 18, 2011

Saskatchewan A wanderer after all http://www.paherald.sk.ca/News/Local/2011-05-18/article-2516166/A-wanderer-after-all/ Graffiti is an eyesore, not ‘art’ http://www.leaderpost.com/news/eyesore/4801505/story.html Globe Theatre looking for new building http://www.leaderpost.com/Globe+looking+building/4801512/story.html Magazine promotes Regina ... Read More...

Thursday, 19 May 2011

May 7-17, 2011

Arts – Saskatchewan Artists gearing up for Culture Days http://www.leaderpost.com/travel/Artists+gearing+Culture+Days/4755798/story.html Donny Parenteau recruiting PA to be in his music video http://www.paherald.sk.ca/News/Local/2011-05-12/article-2502431/Donny-Parenteau-is-recruiting-Prince-Albert-to-be-in-his-new-music-video/ Parenteau concert ... Read More...

Thursday, 19 May 2011

May 6, 2011

Saskatchewan Artists, groups receive Culture on the Go grants  Combat Improv The Sheepdogs in running for Rolling Stone contest Review of Jake ... Read More...

Friday, 6 May 2011

May 4-5, 2011

Saskatchewan THIRD SOUND now in Estevan Saskatchewanderer chosen Regina jewelry designer among national winners RSO concert preview Joni Mitchell show goes to ... Read More...

Thursday, 5 May 2011

April 28-May 3, 2011

Saskatchewan ACF awards $100,000 in research grants Globe performance of Jake and the Kid Band matchup created a blues-rock summit Sask. artists rockin’ ... Read More...

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

April 27, 2011

Saskatchewan Carol Greyeyes stars in Persephone play  Saskatoon’s The Sheepdogs are in the final four of the Choose the Cover of the ... Read More...

Wednesday, 27 April 2011

April 22-26, 2011

Saskatchewan Saskatchewan artists off to the nation’s capital   Sask artists set to take national stage   Video games concert a hit   Regina designer’s passion for ... Read More...

Tuesday, 26 April 2011

April 21, 2011

Saskatchewan RSO plays video games  Globe Theatre revisits a classic set on the Prairies  A celebration of Sask. theatre SSO drives down ... Read More...

Thursday, 21 April 2011

April 20, 2011

Saskatchewan Nine people awarded volunteer medals Sask. student’s poem wins prize Persephone production of Urinetown PotashCorp sponsors Children’s Festival Sask filmmaker headed ... Read More...

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

April 16-19, 2011

Saskatchewan The Prairie Scene blog has launched!  Video Games Live with SSO Dancing Sky theatre company gets makeover New inspiration for Wapos ... Read More...

Tuesday, 19 April 2011

April 14, 2011

Saskatchewan Arts Board Indigenous Pathways Initiative featured on Indigenous Circle (go to 3:15 in Part 3)  Polka Fest in Regina Regina metal band ... Read More...

Thursday, 14 April 2011

April 12-13, 2011

Saskatchewan Gary Hyland dies k.d. lang at Regina Folk Festival Regina Band Days Festival Donated can sculptures combine art with charity All you need to ... Read More...

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

April 7-11, 2011

Saskatchewan Artists to gather for Shift symposium Obituary for Gary Hyland Portrait of Don Harvey, former executive director of the Arts Board David Garneau ... Read More...

Monday, 11 April 2011

April 6, 2011

Saskatchewan Library Voices sing to bring back arts funding RSO unveils new season Canada Wayne Robson dies at 65 NAC’s new season Vice magazine ... Read More...

Wednesday, 6 April 2011

April 5, 2011

Saskatchewan Donny Parenteau wins award for eighth time  Second watercolour workshop in Val Marie One of a kind jewelry at ... Read More...

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

April 1-4, 2011

Saskatchewan Exhibition draws on experience from South Africa Canada’s top makeup artist is from Regina Play banned from Poundmaker Cree Nation Banned ... Read More...

Monday, 4 April 2011

March 31, 2011

Saskatchewan Little Miss Higgins wins Independent Music Award SHIFT Symposium Review of Copenhagen at Globe Theatre Saskatchewan writer visits correctional centre Writer plans to ignore ... Read More...

Thursday, 31 March 2011

March 26-30, 2011

Saskatchewan Coming Home – Jeanne Corrigal film on Jim Settee Brick Books celebrates 35 years of poetry performance with podcast ... Read More...

Wednesday, 30 March 2011

March 25, 2011

Saskatchewan TV history goes on sale Gerald Hill among CBC Literary Awards winners Government of Canada invests in Saskatchewan arts and culture k.d. lang ... Read More...

Friday, 25 March 2011

March 24, 2011

Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Arts Alliance analysis of provincial budget Lineup for Regina Folk Festival announced Regina International Fringe Festival fundraiser Saskatchewan’s Next Big Thing working ... Read More...

Thursday, 24 March 2011

March 23, 2011

Saskatchewan Culture on the Go RSO tour to Guatamala Red Hot Riot performance in Regina Letter to editor: Globe Theatre needs your support Canada Bryan ... Read More...

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

March 22, 2011

Saskatchewan Canadians shine at SXSW Greystone Theatre takes epic journey   Canada McMichael Gallery appoints new CEO Bryan Adams gets star on Hollywood Walk of ... Read More...

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

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