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Series 2015 Art Gallery of Swift Current Skydiggers www.artgalleryofswiftcurrent.org RC Dahl Centre at 411 Herbert Street East S9H 1M5 306-778-2736 WOL - Ed Willett Kim Houghtaling, Director and Curator: [email protected] Jarvis Church 227 Central Avenue North, Swift Current 306-773-6292 [email protected] Enso- - Diane Lara Mail: P.O. Box 1143, S9H 3X3 www.lyrictheatre.ca Sound of Music CF Coordinator Shann Gowan [email protected] 306-778-2686 CULTURAL Christmas Matinee blendersmusic.ca windscapekitefestival.ca FESTIVALS

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Skydiggers Saturday, September 26 Melodic mix of folk, pop,Swift rock and Current… country Proud host of the 2016 Ford World Scarlett Jane Friday, October 2 RootsyWomen’s folk/pop duo with Curling buttery voices Championship art + music @ art gallery of swift current The Bros LandrethMarchMonday, 19 to 27,October 2016 26 2015 - 2016 Roots rock backed with soulful harmonies Opener: Donovan Wood Good for Grapes Saturday, November 7 Indie-folk with an incredible foot stomping beat Spectacular live music ranging from Opener: Devin Cuddy folk, rock, world, roots, and blues Dan Mangan Saturday, November 28 Blenders presents Theperformed Grand by Piano Canada’s Sessions best musicians. with Singer with a richness and honesty to his singular voice JP Hoe Band Saturday, January 23 Exceptional songs sung by a beautiful soaring voice Michael KaPurchaseesh aa seasonmm passe r The Stray Birds Saturday, February 13 Genre-melding acoustic trio with gorgeous 3-part harmonies Michael Kaeshammer is a gifted$300 singer for / songwriter, 11 regular and anshows incendiary (like getting two concerts free!) Jason Plumb, Danny Olliver, Megan Nash piano player. He has an uncannyLimited ability season to take passes ‘a bitwill beof available.musical this’ and ‘a touch of musical that’ and create a sound that is uniquely his SK Songwriting Circle Saturday, March 19 own – a singular brand of Limitedpop tinged Reserve jazz that’sTables expressive, for the entire warm season and David Francey Band Thursday, March 24 incredibly catchy. He doesn’tare play available at you. featuring He plays a withreserved you. table,A night One of Canada’s most revered folk poets with Michael isn’t the kind wherebottle you ofjust wine, sit, watch and a aspecialnd applaud treat. John Wort Hannam Saturday, April6 1 politely every now and then. HisContact goal isn’t Shann to intimidate at 306-778-2686 you with or the Winsome, lonesome acoustic roots with his full band [email protected] to make arrangements. scholarly depth of his music, it’s to entertain, inform and include you. Slow Leaves & Leaf Rapids Saturday, April 30 Modern folk with tones of early ‘70s California Sunday, February 21 $35 at Pharmasave Yours TruLee Akropol Art Gallery of Swift Current Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Gift Shop Restaurant CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:21 AM Page 45

Hawksley Jarvis Workman Church With Fiona Bevan & The Soul Station Jarvis is the frontman of The Philosopher Kings and a Hawksley is a swirling nuclear fusion of amazing cabaret three time Juno Award winner. The soul singer, along theatricality, glam rock and wantonly pop musical with his 8-piece band, The Soul Station, will be elements. The six time nominated and two time Juno performing in Swift Current to support their latest album, Award winner will be performing with his full rock band. Vol. 2: Songs of Curtis Mayfield, a Tribute. October 17 Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $40 DecemberBlenders 3SpecialLyric Theatre ConcertDoors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $40 JP Hoe is a singer-songwriter who connects with fans SPECIALS SPECIALS of all music genres. Soaring melodies, sharp lyrics, • and his rhythm driven Andysongs create a unique yet idly 54 40 UNPLU54•40GGED familiar sound. His big, bold, blue-sky voice is The pop/rock band, 54•40 have beenUNPLUGGED together for over 30 years and captivating and complimentsKim his creative and emotional have been known as one of the moreSongs important & popularStories music groups Juno Award Winnerlyrics. for Theoustanding Winnipeg achievement native is earnest, and nine wry, ironic, Celebratingto emerge from their the thirty-year Canadian anniversary, culture landscape. Canadian The rock band has Billboard Top 40funny hits, includingand insightful. #1 hits His “Rock material Me Gently” has a genuine iconstoured 54•40 throughout have created the world, a legacy released of gold eleven and albums, platinum received many and “Sugar, Sugar”,homespun one of feel,Billboard's filled with Greatest catchy Songs hoo ks. of He’s played albums.awards and They achieved have an almost unbelievable a dozen catalogue Top-10 hit of singles.hit They have All Time. Andy gigsKim collaboratedall over the world, with Broken connecting Social with audiences via songs,carved “Babyout a legacyRan”, “Iof Go gold Blind” and andplatinum “Ocean albums Pearl” and with an a outstanding Scene’s Kevin Drewhis soul-on-sleeve on his latest album. lyrics and his down-to-earth historyreputation of outstanding for their live live performance performances. that carries through to this day. October 23 Lyricunpretentious Theatre charm.Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $40 January 28 Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $40 Individual concertSaturday, tickets: $40 January at Pharmasave 23 at Lyric Theatre 4Thurs Specialsday, Package: January $120 28(4 shows Lyric for Theatre the price of$40 3) at Pharmasave

For presents Blenders information,JP HOE BAND Doors: call 7:30pmShann Music:at 306-778-2686 8:30pm $25 Tickets at Pharmasave ToDoors: book 7:30pm a table, Music: call 8:30pm Shann LIMITED at 306-778-2686 SEATING Reserve tables, call Shann. CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:219:22 AM Page 67 Art Gallery of Swift Current Diane Lara, MFA, addresses issues and concerns relating to genetics, genetic testing, and our predisposition to diseases. Diane uses a gestural calligraphic rendering of circular shapes through rubbings onto vellum. The installations are completed through the use of three dimensional elements along with light and shadow. Circular shapes Swift Current Public Arts Services presents have regularly appeared in Lara’s work and have evolved into forms oThisf expression exhibition whichoffers anhave excellent associations opportunity and abstract to view a references variety of artto by Southwest Saskatchewan semi-professional and amateur artists. genetic makeup – from a single cell to abstract questions about life. Southwest Open Artwork includes drawing, painting, quilting, photography, woodworking, - Ensoprintmaking,- – meaning and Zenmore. circles. An "Open Zen BuddhistsExhibition" believe is non-curated. it holds great Exhibition: meaning;Southwest some Saskatchewan believe the artists enso- are enlightenmentasked to submit itself. examples Each ofis July 3 to West Wing Gallery differenttheir works. – unique The resultlike the is fingerprintan exhibition of theof very artist diverse who created artistic it – it isn’t

September 7 The Airmen’s Billet, Doc’s Town, Kinetic ParkEnso - New works by Diane Lara January 9 to February 28 perfect;approac ith representsand ability. the artist’s character Hours: in1 tothat 5 pm moment on Friday of creation.to Sunday CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:22 AM Page 89

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Saturday, September 12 WRITELYRIC THEATRE’SOUT LOUD A great place to try out your new material! Gail Bowen Everything from music to spoken word Bowen'sChildren's mystery novels featureChristmas Matinée and stand-up comedy acts are welcome. Joanne Kilbourn, who finds herself Youth Talent Night occasionally involved in criminal Lyric Theatre investigations in various parts of Doors: 7:30pmFriday, Show: 8:00pm December 4 Saskatchewan. She will be reading Performers: free Audience: $7 from her latest book ‘12 Rose Street’. Enjoy a beloved children’s Christmas film, traditional Pre-register: Student:306-773-6292 $5 Adult: $8 Family: $20 Ottawa Citizen describes Bowen as “a Christmas treats, a unique [email protected] Performers: free national treasure." www.gailbowen.com OPEN STAGE

THE LYRIC Doors: 6:00pm Show: 6:30pm craft, and perhaps even a visit from a special Sponsored by Saskatchewan Arts Board, Lyric Theatre jolly guest! Help keep SaskLotteries, and City of Swift Current. Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm this historical Lyric Admission: $8 Theatre Tradition alive. The Lyric has a licensed capacity of 150 people. The Wednesday, September 16 theatre has a sound system and stage lighting, and is December 12 & 13 available for musical and theatrical productions or Doors: 1:30pm Show: 2:00pm any other cultural program. Call our office to book a Lyric Theatre date and host your next event in our historic venue. $5 with a donation for the www.lyrictheatre.ca Salvation Army food bank. 306-773-6292 [email protected] (children 2 and under free) RENTALS Buy your membership today! Only $25! Tickets available at Pharmasave. CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:22 AM Page 1213

Recreation and parks play an important role in our city by WALKINGSpecial FOR WELLNESS Blenders Concert building strong, healthy and active individuals and Walking for Wellness is a program developed to provide a communities. Check out what programs the City safe place to walk and stay in motion during the fall and Community Services department has scheduled for you. Jarvis Church Special Blenders Concert winter months from October to March five days a week. The evening& program Thetakes Soul place at the Station Swift Current Comprehensive High School on Mondays and Thursdays Jarvis from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Free Jarvis Church, along with his 8-piece band, The The morningSoul program Station,takes has been place touring at the CanadaStockade to on Church Mondays tosupport Fridays their from latest 8:30 album,to 10:30am. Vol. 2: Songs of & The Soul Station Costs $1 eachCurtis day Mayfield or $4 for along the week.with Vol.1 Tribute to Sam Cooke. He is the lead singer for the R&B NATURE PLAY pop group “The Philosopher Kings,” which For all youth ages 6 to10 – Pre-registration is required. had reached its peak popularity in the Learn and play in nature starting in October, there will be late 1990s. As a producer, he discovered four sessions from 10am to 12:00pm Saturday in locations Nelly Furtado and K’naan. This is most along the Chinook Pathway. TOTS PLAY definitely a show you will not want to miss. Community Services Community Services Tots Play is an opportunity for parents and children to ON THE MOVE escape the cold and come indoors to interact and play Girls on the Move together. There will beThursday, soft play equipment, December toys and 3 Wednesdays at The Center books for the families to enjoyLyric together. Theatre Ages 9 to 15 from 6:30 to 8:30pm Mondays and Thursdays fromLIMITED 8:30 to SEATING 10:30am at the Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Boys on the Move Stockade. Cost is $2.00 per family. For more information on these programsTickets: contact $40 at the Pharmasave City Thursdays at the LT. Col. Clifton Rec Centre Community Services at 306-778-2787,Reserve visit tables,our website call Shann at City of Swift Current City of Swift Current Ages 9 to 15 from 6:30 to 8:30pm www.swiftcurrent.ca/play and Followat us 306-778-2686 on twitter @sc_play CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:22 AM Page 1415

The Windscape Kite Club invites you GET INTO ART! THEto ourLYRIC last of the season Art Classes for children, youth and adults. Weekly studio art OPEN STAGE classes, occasional studio art Summer workshops, lectures and demos. Friday, November 27 Watch the “City News” FUN FLY page in the “Prairie Post”. www.artgalleryofswiftcurrent.org We encourage all kinds of performances. Original material is optional Sunday, September 20 For info, call 306-778-2736 but not required. 1:00All genresto 4:00pm are welcome. GALLERY ART BecomeBlenders presents a VolunteerDan Mangan at the LookingNever one for toa restfew relaxing,on his laurels or do what’s expected of him,ATTENDANT Dan Lyric Theatre interestingMangan has, hours yet thatagain, are transformed a his sound. From the his early 8:00pm benefittraditional to yourstripped-down community? acoustic folk to the sweeping orchestration Performers: free Welcome visitors, meet fellowarrangements art lovers, of havea few tea years with ago, two-time Juno winner Dan Mangan Audience: $7 works best when he’s moving forward and challenging himself. His Field 306-773-6292 a friend, or peruse art books. Flexiblelatest release is schedule darker allows and you more complex, b ut just as affecting as toanything choose he’s your ever work done, days. filled with the richness and honesty of his singular voice ascending over the music. Attendants are needed Bring your family, a chair, sunscreen eveningsSaturday, and Novemberweekends. 28 at Lyric Theatre Macbean and your kites!! CallDoors: Barb: 7:30pm 306-778-2736 Music: 8:30pm $35 Tickets at Pharmasave Tessem CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:22 AM Page 1617

The taste of Spain Experience an eveningCoffeehouse of Spanish Tapas, Drinks, Reception and Music. Saturday,for Series November 2015 21 Walk and Talk Tour with the Artists, StarsCome celebrate for Saskatchewan the 50th Anniversary of the Sound of Music with Tickets: $20 - Food items and drinks sold individually. Doors:hors 6:00pm d’oeuvres, Tasting: and 6:30pm Curator’s talk. Thea movie Nylons sing-along,– September and 26,sample 2015 an Austrian dessert. Terry Barber withThursday, the RSO Chamber November 19 Friday, September 25 7:30pm Players – October 26, 2015 Art Gallery of Swift Current $5 Lyric Theatre Info to follow at www.lyrictheatre.ca. “A part of Culture Days” Quartette – December 1, 2015 Plus 7 great concerts in the New Year!

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Single ticket prices are $45 each. Series subscriptions available at a discounted “Meet the Artists” price until the series begins. All those for Series 2015 holding series subscriptions by September 16 will be entered for a draw for a “VIP Walk and Talk Tour with the Artists. Pre-Show Meet and Greet” with The Nylons. Saturday, September 26 2:00pm Tickets available by calling Ticketpro Art Gallery of Swift Current 1-888-655-9090 or www.ticketpro.ca “A part of Culture Days” CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:22 AM Page 1819

The Lyric Theatre is pleased to present Ed Willett Blenders presents Ed, who now lives in Regina, is the author of more than 50 books for Séan McCann children, young adults and adults. He Swritesc sciencear lfiction,et fantasy,t Stories and Songs of Séan McCann and nonfiction. He wrote a weekly newspaper science column for (Formerly of Great Big Sea) twenty years. He is also a playwright and a director, actor and singer both professionally and just for fun. Jane In January 2014 Séan released his "Willet brings great energy, clarity, and excitement to every page." Andrea Ramolo and Cindy first post-GBS album. It is the sound Robert J. Sawyer of a man facing his demons and Doire, the rootsy folk/pop pair overcoming them. The songs helped create stunningly beautiful him deal with his issues of addiction Wednesday,music receiving November ecstatic reviews 18 and abuse and showed him how to at Canadian andLyric European Theatre Blenders presents find strength in pain. Now he tours Doors:shows. 6:30pm They Show:have two 7:00pm $8 the country as a solo artist in Canadian Folk Music Awards The Skydintimateigg venueser wherse he can for Best Emerging Artist and sincerely connect with his audience - Best Vocal Group. If Scarlett Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson haveface tobeen face. members Séan’s ofjourney Canadian to find Jane’s tightly knitted harmonies Roots Rock/Alt Country band, Skydiggershis own forpeace over continues25 years, andthrough energy, his don’t impress you, their lyrical passion, and evolution have alwaysnew ruled music. for theHis band.new album When isthey a candour certainly will. released their eighth studio album,collection Northern sung Shore, by ain man 2013, intent it stood on WRITE out as the band’s most adventuroussharing and variedhis joy collectiondirectly with of songsyou. to Friday, October 2 date, and they will be bringing this experience to the Lyric Theatre. Lyric Theatre $35 at Pharmasave Tuesday, November 17 Doors: 7:30pm Music:OUT 8:30pm Saturday, September 26Lyric Theatre $35 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music:Tickets: 8:30pm $25 available at Pharmasave LOUD CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:22 AM Page 2021

Jeffrey J. Fall into Spalding Christmas Ghosts and Angels Through the use of chance and happenstance, Canadian Artist Jeffrey Fine Art and Handcraft Market Spalding has created exciting and unexpected expressive abstractions. Working with Novak Graphics, Spalding uses the off cast printmaking Saturday, October 3rd – 10am to 6pm materials and found colours gathered from the works of other artists in Sunday, October 4th – 11am to 5pm a very specific printing process designed to ensure the development The Stockade, Kinetic Park, Swift Current of almost random composition making. The results have a very dynamic fifties abstraction meets pop art vibe. One Weekend Only! Organized by Art Gallery of Swift Current with the support of Novak Graphics, Admiral, SK. www.fallintochristmas.ca Beer Tasting Check usJeffrey out on facebook! J. at the Lyric Saturday, October 3 SouthwestSpalding Saskatchewan’s Come sample a selection of the latest beers from Black Bridge Brewery, along with food pairings to BiggestGhosts Handcraft and Angels Sale, complement each brew. NovemberDon’t 7, 2015 miss to January it! 3, 2016 Details coming soon at www.lyrictheatre.ca. CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:22 AM Page 2223

Special Blenders Concert

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Workmane Hawksley Opening Act: Fiona Bevan p 6X nominated and 2X Juno Award

Workman winner, Hawksleya has headlined

Youth prestigious venuesr around the world. He is a Canadian rock singer-song-

Talent writer who hasG garnered critical acclaim for his blend of cabaret pop Night This indie-folk six-piece group embodies an array of and glam rock.r Hawksley will be performing with hisharmonizing full band. Fionavoices and instruments. Hailing from Bevan is a multi-platinumo Vancouver, selling BC, Good for Grapes have gained English singer-songwritermomentum from since forming. Just out of high school, the young band has been playing an array of shows Friday, November 6 Suffolk with an f amazing voice. and captured the attention of the Canadian music

Performers: free Student: $5 Saturday,d Octoberindustry. Their 17 live stage act has evolved into an Adult: $8 Family: $20 incredibly active, foot stomping performance fuelled

Lyric Theatreo Lyric Theatre with fire. Doors: 6:00pm Show: 6:30pm LIMITED SEATING Doors: 7:30pmo Music: 8:30pm Sponsored by Saskatchewan Arts Board, Tickets: $40 at PharmasaveSaturday, November 7 Lyric Theatre G SaskLotteries, and City of Swift Current. ReserveBlenders presents tables, call ShannDoors: at 7:30pm 306-778-2686 Music: 8:30pm $30 at Pharmasave CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:22 AM Page 2425

Blenders presents from Winnipeg, Manitoba,Ted The Dyck Bros Landreth have created a unique Americana sound mixedTed with Dyck a rootsy is an swirl essayist, adapted poet, from and their writer of Northern upbringing. fiction. Currently a resident of Eastend, SK, The Bros Landreth Opening Act: DonovanTed has taught Wood and travelled around the Brothers Joey and David, along with their band, will take the stage world. Ted’s fifth book of poetry captures the with their bluesy wail of electric guitars, the swell of B3 organ, and the Monday, Octoberbeauty 26 and Lyricterror of Theatre fishing in Canada’s harmonizing swoon of two voices that were born to mesh. Hailing Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pmwilderness. $35 He at alsoPharmasave edits TRANSITION, a Youth magazine for, by, and about persons who have experienced living with mental illness. Talent Lyric Theatre Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm $8 Night WRITE OUT LOUD Wednesday, October 21 Wednesday, October 7 OPEN STAGE Saturday, October 24 Lyric Theatre Performers: free Student: $5 Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm Adult: $8 Family: $20 Performers: free Audience: $7 Lyric Theatre Doors: 6:00pm Show: 6:30pm

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Special Blenders Concert ANDY KIM Andy Kim, the Canadian rock indie pop singer-songwriter, has nine #1 Billboard hits, and will bring no shortage of entertainment to Swift Current. His songs, “Rock Me Gently” and “Sugar, Sugar” (sung by the Archies), awarded him with Billboards “Greatest Songs of All Time.” A true Canadian artist, Andy received the Juno Award for Outstanding Achievements, as well as the “Indie Award” for Favourite Solo Artist in 2005. During his exceptional career he has sold over 30 million records, with songs covered by music history’s greats, including Wilson Pickett, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, and Bob Marley. He has performed and co-wrote with Ed Robertson of The Barenaked Ladies. His latest album is a collaboration with Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene. Andy Kim’s newer music possesses the timeless, transcendent and transforming qualities of his songs before, while giving us a very personal look into the artist’s take on love and change. Friday, October 23 Lyric Theatre LIMITED SEATING Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $40 at Pharmasave ANDY KIM Reserve tables, call Shann at 306-778-2686 CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:22 AM Page 2425

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Special Blenders Concert

Special Blenders Concert Hawksley s

Workmane Hawksley Opening Act: Fiona Bevan p 6X nominated and 2X Juno Award

Workman winner, Hawksleya has headlined

Youth prestigious venuesr around the world. He is a Canadian rock singer-song-

Performers: free Student: $5 Saturday,d Octoberindustry. Their 17 live stage act has evolved into an Adult: $8 Family: $20 incredibly active, foot stomping performance fuelled

The Lyric Theatre is pleased to present Ed Willett Blenders presents Ed, who now lives in Regina, is the author of more than 50 books for Séan McCann children, young adults and adults. He Swritesc sciencear lefiction,t fantasy,t Stories and Songs of Séan McCann and nonfiction. He wrote a weekly newspaper science column for (Formerly of Great Big Sea) twenty years. He is also a playwright and a director, actor and singer both professionally and just for fun. Jane In January 2014 Séan released his "Willet brings great energy, clarity, and excitement to every page." Andrea Ramolo and Cindy first post-GBS album. It is the sound Robert J. Sawyer of a man facing his demons and Doire, the rootsy folk/pop pair overcoming them. The songs helped create stunningly beautiful him deal with his issues of addiction Wednesday,music receiving November ecstatic reviews 18 and abuse and showed him how to at Canadian andLyric European Theatre Blenders presents find strength in pain. Now he tours Doors:shows. 6:30pm They Show:have two 7:00pm $8 the country as a solo artist in Canadian Folk Music Awards The Skydintimateigg venueser wherse he can for Best Emerging Artist and sincerely connect with his audience - Best Vocal Group. If Scarlett Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson haveface tobeen face. members Séan’s ofjourney Canadian to find Jane’s tightly knitted harmonies Roots Rock/Alt Country band, Skydiggershis own forpeace over continues25 years, andthrough energy, his don’t impress you, their lyrical passion, and evolution have alwaysnew ruled music. for theHis band.new album When isthey a candour certainly will. released their eighth studio album,collection Northern sung Shore, by ain man 2013, intent it stood on WRITE out as the band’s most adventuroussharing and variedhis joy collectiondirectly with of songsyou. to Friday, October 2 date, and they will be bringing this experience to the Lyric Theatre. Lyric Theatre $35 at Pharmasave Tuesday, November 17 Doors: 7:30pm Music:OUT 8:30pm Saturday, September 26Lyric Theatre $35 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music:Tickets: 8:30pm $25 available at Pharmasave LOUD CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:22 AM Page 1617

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DecemberSER 18IES Youth and January2 22015 Talent

OpenSeptember Stage 13 to November 1 Night At theArt GalleryLyric of Swift Current Wednesday, January 6 “Series” is an ongoing art exhibition project focusing on a small group of selected artists and February 3 from Swift Current and Southwest Saskatchewan. This project provides area artists with an Performers: free Student: $5 opportunity to present their artwork in a gallery Adult: $8 Family: $20 Admission: $7 exhibition and forDoors: audiences 7:30pm to learn about Lyric Theatre Performers: Free artists whoPerformance: are active in the 8:00pm region. Doors: 6:00pm Show: 6:30pm Sponsored by SaskLotteries, This exhibition is organized by Preregister: 306-773-6292 or [email protected] City of Swift Current, AGSC Curator, Kim Houghtaling. Saskatchewan Arts Board. CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:219:22 AM Page 67 Art Gallery of Swift Current Diane Lara, MFA, addresses issues and concerns relating to genetics, genetic testing, and our predisposition to diseases. Diane uses a gestural calligraphic rendering of circular shapes through rubbings onto vellum. The installations are completed through the use of three dimensional elements along with light and shadow. Circular shapes Swift Current Public Arts Services presents have regularly appeared in Lara’s work and have evolved into forms oThisf expression exhibition whichoffers anhave excellent associations opportunity and abstract to view a references variety of artto by Southwest Saskatchewan semi-professional and amateur artists. genetic makeup – from a single cell to abstract questions about life. Southwest Open Artwork includes drawing, painting, quilting, photography, woodworking, - Ensoprintmaking,- – meaning and Zenmore. circles. An "Open Zen BuddhistsExhibition" believe is non-curated. it holds great Exhibition: meaning;Southwest some Saskatchewan believe the artists enso- are enlightenmentasked to submit itself. examples Each ofis July 3 to West Wing Gallery differenttheir works. – unique The resultlike the is fingerprintan exhibition of theof very artist diverse who created artistic it – it isn’t

Hawksley Jarvis Workman Church With Fiona Bevan & The Soul Station Jarvis is the frontman of The Philosopher Kings and a Hawksley is a swirling nuclear fusion of amazing cabaret three time Juno Award winner. The soul singer, along theatricality, glam rock and wantonly pop musical with his 8-piece band, The Soul Station, will be elements. The six time nominated and two time Juno performing in Swift Current to support their latest album, Award winner will be performing with his full rock band. Vol. 2: Songs of Curtis Mayfield, a Tribute. October 17 Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $40 DecemberBlenders 3SpecialLyric Theatre ConcertDoors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $40 JP Hoe is a singer-songwriter who connects with fans SPECIALS SPECIALS of all music genres. Soaring melodies, sharp lyrics, • and his rhythm driven Andysongs create a unique yet idly 54 40 UNPL54•40UGGED familiar sound. His big, bold, blue-sky voice is The pop/rock band, 54•40 have beenUNPLUGGED together for over 30 years and captivating and complimentsKim his creative and emotional have been known as one of the moreSongs important & popularStories music groups Juno Award Winnerlyrics. for Theoustanding Winnipeg achievement native is earnest, and nine wry, ironic, Celebratingto emerge from their the thirty-year Canadian anniversary, culture landscape. Canadian The rock band has Billboard Top 40funny hits, includingand insightful. #1 hits His “Rock material Me Gently” has a genuine iconstoured 54•40 throughout have created the world, a legacy released of gold eleven and albums, platinum received many and “Sugar, Sugar”,homespun one of feel,Billboard's filled with Greatest catchy Songs hoo ks. of He’s played albums.awards and They achieved have an almost unbelievable a dozen catalogue Top-10 hit of singles.hit They have All Time. Andy gigsKim collaboratedall over the world, with Broken connecting Social with audiences via songs,carved “Babyout a legacyRan”, “Iof Go gold Blind” and andplatinum “Ocean albums Pearl” and with an a outstanding Scene’s Kevin Drewhis soul-on-sleeve on his latest album. lyrics and his down-to-earth historyreputation of outstanding for their live live performance performances. that carries through to this day. October 23 Lyricunpretentious Theatre charm.Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $40 January 28 Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $40 Individual concertSaturday, tickets: $40 January at Pharmasave 23 at Lyric Theatre 4Thurs Specialsday, Package: January $120 28(4 shows Lyric for Theatre the price of$40 3) at Pharmasave

Skydiggers Saturday, September 26 Melodic mix of folk, pop,Swift rock and Current… country Proud host of the 2016 Ford World Scarlett Jane Friday, October 2 RootsyWomen’s folk/pop duo with Curling buttery voices Championship art + music @ art gallery of swift current The Bros LandrethMarchMonday, 19 to 27,October 2016 26 2015 - 2016 Roots rock backed with soulful harmonies Opener: Donovan Wood Good for Grapes Saturday, November 7 Indie-folk with an incredible foot stomping beat Spectacular live music ranging from Opener: Devin Cuddy folk, rock, world, roots, and blues Dan Mangan Saturday, November 28 Blenders presents Theperformed Grand by Piano Canada’s Sessions best musicians. with Singer with a richness and honesty to his singular voice JP Hoe Band Saturday, January 23 Exceptional songs sung by a beautiful soaring voice Michael KPurchaseaesh aa seasonmm passe r The Stray Birds Saturday, February 13 Genre-melding acoustic trio with gorgeous 3-part harmonies Michael Kaeshammer is a gifted$300 singer for / songwriter, 11 regular and anshows incendiary (like getting two concerts free!) Jason Plumb, Danny Olliver, Megan Nash piano player. He has an uncannyLimited ability season to take passes ‘a bitwill beof available.musical this’ and ‘a touch of musical that’ and create a sound that is uniquely his SK Songwriting Circle Saturday, March 19 own – a singular brand of Limitedpop tinged Reserve jazz that’sTables expressive, for the entire warm season and David Francey Band Thursday, March 24 incredibly catchy. He doesn’tare play available at you. featuring He plays a withreserved you. table,A night One of Canada’s most revered folk poets with Michael isn’t the kind wherebottle you ofjust wine, sit, watch and a aspecialnd applaud treat. John Wort Hannam Saturday, April6 1 politely every now and then. HisContact goal isn’t Shann to intimidate at 306-778-2686 you with or the Winsome, lonesome acoustic roots with his full band [email protected] to make arrangements. scholarly depth of his music, it’s to entertain, inform and include you. Slow Leaves & Leaf Rapids Saturday, April 30 Modern folk with tones of early ‘70s California Sunday, February 21 $35 at Pharmasave Yours TruLee Akropol Art Gallery of Swift Current Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm Gift Shop Restaurant CW fall 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-08-19 9:21 AM Page 1

NEXT ISSUE... September to December 2015 Seeking Tranquility CURRENTWORKS John Wort Hannam Mother’s Day High Tea

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