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NEXT ISSUE... May to September 2015 Culture Days CURRENTWORKS Jarvis Church Ghosts and Angels

Copper Slag Art Gallery of Swift Current Peter Katz www.artgalleryofswiftcurrent.org RC Dahl Centre at 411 Herbert Street East S9H 1M5 306-778-2736 Orofino Showcase Kim Houghtaling, Director and Curator: [email protected] Long Day’s Night 227 Central Avenue North, Swift Current 306-773-6292 [email protected] Windscape Kite Festival Mail: P.O. Box 1143, S9H 3X3 www.lyrictheatre.ca Chautauqua Theatre Fest CF Coordinator Shann Gowan [email protected] 306-778-2686 CULTURAL Art and Music Camp blendersmusic.ca windscapekitefestival.ca FESTIVALS

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CELEBRATING ARTS + CULTURE ROBEFROMR COAST TO CTOAST TO COAST SAnC afterOnoon oTf all tThings cultural! SERIES C o p pSeeprte mSbelra 2g6 - 1 to 5pm Art Gallery of Swift Current Swift Current Museum KPnlaoyw wni tfho rS hciusl pgtruarned scale abstract, bLeoaaudt iafunl da nride v ear yw apghoynsical 2015 - View an exhibition of different - Learn about transportation past paintings, Robert Scott recently developed a series of drawings using types of sculpture by local artists to present copper slag on canvas. Robert Scott is an internationally renowned - Watch an artist create a sculpture - See old-time horse and wagons September 13 to November 1 a- rCtisret awteh oa mscauinlptatuinres uas sintugd aio in Cadillatoc, sStaKte, aonf dt hEed amrto tnratonns,p AoBrta. tion Orvgaarniiezetyd boyf AgGaSrdCe in pparrotndeurscheip iwni tha ltlh e MJM&AG, Curator Heather Smith. Art Gallery of Swift Current shapes and sizes Lyric Theatre Be part of a silent movie “Series” is an ongoing art exhibition project Swift Current Library - Learn the history of the Lyric focusing on a small group of selected artists Play buffalo games - View a silent film and participate from Swift Current and Southwest Saskatchewan. - View a puppet show about Billy by making sound effects This project provides area artists with an the Buffalo - Play buffalo themed games Newcomer Welcome Centre RoOpportunity Bto presenEt their artRwork in aT gallery Learn hello and goodbye in exhibition and for audiences to learn about Lt. Col Clifton Centre seven different languages SCOartists whTo are acTtive in the region. Sport in Culture! - Hear a story about friendship of - Discover a number of stations children from different cultures C o p p e r S lThais egxhibition is organized by where everyone participates in - Make new friends by learning to May 2 to July 4 AArtG GSCa lwleithry C ourfa tSorw, Kifitm C Huourrgehntatling. games and activities greet people in other languages CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:1311:14 AM Page 45

Call for Kinetic Friday, September 11 Wind SAc greuat lpplacet tuo try oeut your new material! ArtistsEverything from music to spoken word and stand-up comedy acts is welcome. We are looking for talented local artists to contribute to our Kinetic WLiyndr iScc uTlphtueraetre M u s e m Garden. The gardenD sohoorws:c a7s:3e0sp hma n Sdh- ow: 8pm made works by locaPl aertfiosrtms ewrhso: furesee t hAeuirdience: $7 imagination to create wiPnrde -srceguilsptteurr: e 3s0. 6-773-6292 [email protected]

Modesty and Respect: Flags flap withO P E N S T A G gusto while unique Religious Head Dressing silverwaT H E L Y R I C re mobiles clink and twirl in the Blenders preseLnetsarn aJbouot difrferednt hieead coLveraingsn theat are related wind. Motion and sound combine to Australian Jorditeo Lrealnigei oisu sn otrta jduistito annso athnedr bgeuliietafsr .wielding, hat wearing, make colourful and creative art pieces beard sporting, Sloevpet seomngb esrin 8gi ntog tOrocutboabdeour r3. 0 A closer listen reveals come alive – from dancing whirligigs to songs that are epic tales and protest songs, and spectacular guitar sparkling glass mTohsea iLcysr.i c F heaesl, ah elicaer,n asned capacity of 150 people. The C u r e n t work. You never know what to expect at a Jordie Lane show, and you see how arS t intertahcetas twrei tha tsh ea wsoinudn.d system and stage lighting, and is get the feeling that neither does he. Lane has that rare quality of L available for musical and theatrical productions or

If you feel iA nspired to make a unique being able to lure and capture his listeners with his playful charm, any other cultural program. Call our office to book a sculpture oT f your own, please contact rhythmic finger picking, and most of all, THAT VOICE. date and host your next event in our historic venue.

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Tickets S w i f t at Pharma4s4a vReo bert Street West 306-778-2775 Buy your membership today! Only $25! CWCW summer summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept Sept 08 08 - -Dec Dec 08 08 15-04-14 15-04-14 11:14 11:14 AM AM Page Page 76

VOLUNTEERS GET INTO ART! Art Classes for children, youth and adults. Weekly studio art NEEDED classes, occasional studio art Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21 workshops, lectures and demos. Southwest Hill (11th SW and Marston St) Friday, JAoinuthge Wuinsdstc a1pe4 Gang! Watch the “City News” page in the “Prairie Post”. Why volunteer? Without your help this Bewwcwo.artgmallereyof swaiftc uFrrernt.oirgend of Openfe stivSal wouldt not abe ableg to conteinue, so please give a little of your time! Make WinFdor sinfoc, call 3p06e-77!8-2736 new friends, and see things you’ve A R T At the Lyric Help keep our festival free for everyone. never seen before! There are morning Become a Volunteer

Help bring in international kite artists A T E N D and and afternoon shifts available with all Looking for a few relaxing, performers. Help the festival grow! kinds of fun jobs! Build kites, paint interesting hours that are a

faces, sell merchandise, etc. benefit to your com2m0u1n5i tMy?embership: $25/person or $50/familyG A L E R Y Welcome visitors, m• eCeot llectible ‘Friends of Windscape’ bandana, pin, Ultimate Fantastic Perk Package! fellow art lovers, have tea with a friend, or peruse aratn bdo otwkos. free passes to the main stage show Admission: $7 Doors: 7:30pm • 10% discount on kite and festival merchandise How to volunteer: Online at Flexible schedule allows you Performers: Free Performance: 8:00pm to choose your wor•k Idnacylusd. e d on website and on electronic display www.windscapekitefestival.ca • Included in post-festival survey Attendants are needed Preregister: 306-773-6292C oonrt a ctht Deleynriiscet hBearabtireer @at g3m06a-7il7.c3o-1m920 evenings and weekFeonrmds a.vailable online at www.windscapekitefestival.ca Or mail cheque with name, address, phone, and email, to Sponsors: Innovation Credit Union, Dickson Agencies, Credential Financial Strategies Call Lorie: 306-778-2736 or [email protected] Shann Gowan, PO Box 133, Swift Current, SK S9H 3V5. CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:14 AM Page 89

Swift Current Public Arts Services presents

The very best of Canadian music! art + music @ art gallery of swift current Youth Tale2n0t1 5 - 2 0 1 6 School Night Bros Landreth Wednesday, May 6 DoAnorvtan SWohood w Come enjoy the music and art! Scarlett Jane Performers: free Student: $5 ASdpuelt:c $ta7c uFlamr illiyv:e $ m20usic ranging from folk, ExhibitioJna:r Mviasy C8 htou Jrucnhe 21 at the West Wing Gallery Lyric Theatre Doors: 6:30pmro cSkh,o w:o 7r:l0d0,p mroots, and blues performed by David Francey Sponsored by SK Lotteries, City of SC, Ssaosmk eA rtosf B Coarnd.ada’s best musicians. This exhiSbittioenp prhes eCntas am breoardo snelection of visual artwoLrki bnyd stiu dOenrtst eof gthae Chinook TENT RENTALPSu.r.c.hase a season pass School Division. It is essential to the future of Art Gallery of Swift Current rents bigf toopr tae ngtsr feoar t price! culture that we provide good quality education outdoor events - 40' wide anLdim uipte tdo s1e2a0s' olonn pga isns 2e0s 'will be available. in thaen fdin em arotsr.e T htois ibs ea garneant oouppnocrteundit!y for increments. We also rent 12' x 20T' iwckheittes toenn tssa, leh eAautegruss,t 15th. public audiences to enjoy wonderful artworks halogen lights and white mini lights. Limited Corporate Tables also available by inspirTeidck yeotsu nogn pseaolep lAe.u g ust 15th. Call for 306-778-2736 for more pricfienagt uarnindg d ae traeislse.rved table, bottle of wine, and a special treat. Hours: 1 to 5pm Friday to Sunday and holiday Mondays Contact Shann to make arrangements. The art + music @ art gallery of swift current To discuss sponsorship opportunities, West Wing Gallery please call Shann at 306-778-2686. The Airmen’s BilleAt,k Droopco’ls Town, Kinetic Park or [email protected] Restaurant CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:14 AM Page 1011

Swift Current Coffeehouse Reception TforH ScEho oLl AYrt RShIoCw WOalk aPnd TEalk NTour wSith thTe AArtists,G E MUSIC CAMP hors d’ oeuvres, and the Curator’s talk. July 27 to 31 WednesdayF, Mraiyd 1a3 y7:,3 0J pum ly 24 Five fun days of making rock and pop West Wing Gallery, Kinetic Park music outdoors, in the big top tent at Gowan’s Grove and on the Lyric Stage. We encourage all kinds of performances. BSlteunddeenrts pwriells menetest at the Art Gallery at Original material is optional 9:30am and travel in the Gallery’s van. The West Wing Gallery is inviting submbisusti onnost frreoqmu ired. PMorenintgse wilrl inc luKde alistetnizng and amateur and aspiring professionAalll garetnisrtes sin a trhee w reglcionme. masterclasses. Afternoons will feature for the ‘Southwest Open’ art exhibition. sessions with guest presenters. The week will 8pm Lyric Theatre CalsoD inc luRde sewimleminag ins the cr eeTk. our This year, participants can choose from twPoe rofoprtmioenrss: afrrete ‘We Are The Reckoning’, is a striking new

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HistoTrihcea Wl Linydrsica Tphee Kaitere C tloub h ost ART CAMP IN THE BIG-TOP TENT its biggeisntv ietevse ynotu o tfo t ohuer y ear! For fun-loving kids... High Tea Chautauqua, a summer theatre July 13 to 17 - 10 to 13 years old festival, is returning to the historical JSuly 20h to 24 o- 10 to w16 years ocld ase LySric Thueatrme in domwntowne Swrift 9:m00aums toic 5:,0 0mpmo nologues, and martinis Current from July 8 to 11. Five fun days of making art outdoors and FouFr daUys inN July of hFilarLity, wYonder, in the big top tent at Gowan’s Grove. and razzle-dazzle. Don't miss this Students will meet at the Art Gallery at aTsthoiurndd iSnug nfedsatiyva ol fo fe tahce h month! 9:00am and travel in the Gallery’s van. perfoArmpriinl g1 9ar,t sM. a Fye 1at7u,r iJnugl ys ix1 9, Mornings will be art expeditions into the onAeu-agcut sptl a1y6s,, aans dw Selel apste mmubseicr, 20 landscape, drawing, painting and photo- dance, spoken word and other graphing from nature with trips to the fantastic huma1n ttori c4kpsm! nearby teepee rings and gypsum hill. Afternoons will be in the tent, making a Tickets: $12 paetr tshheo w, $20 double variety of projects. The day will also bill, $60 pass, $5 for Sask Outdoors. include swCimomien gto i nth teh eL ycriece Tkh. eatre for a delicious High Tea Available at Pharmasave. featuring elegant live entertainment. Makes a great Mother's Day gift! REGISTER EARLY! Field Registration fee: $160 includes materials and transportatSiona. t Ruergdisateyr b,y M Juaney 1 59. Lyric Theatre $30 To register: 306-778-27D3o6o. rSs:u b1s:3id0izpemd Tea: 2:00pm Bring your family, a chair, sunscreen reCgiasltlr a3t0io6n- 7a7va4i-la9b8le6 6w iothr “eCmreaailt ivthee Klyidrsic”[email protected] for ticket info. and your kites!! CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:14 AM Page 1617

ANTHRJaOmesP DaOschDuk S: FREE WORKSHOP Magical CreatureJsa mweist his Bana caksswocaiarted pFroefestsor of Kinesiology Face Painting, Balloon Sculpting, and Health Studies at the U of R and a ANTanHd KRiteO BuPildOingDS: researcher with Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit. His recent work is Magical Creatures with Backward Feet 'Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics of We need talented volunteers! Starvation, and the Loss of Aboriginal Life'. Windscape Kite Festival Also Guest Speaker Stew Tasche and music (Participants are asked to volunteer at the festival) by Dave Cyca. Lyric Theatre at 7pm (Doors: 6:30pm) $8 Take part in a two hour workshop. Learn super speedy, and awesome WRITE OUT LOUD face painting designs. Make fast, easy Wednesday, May 20 and exciting balloon creations. Learn to teach kite building to children. Tuesday, May 19 - 7 to 9pm Art Gallery of SwifOt CuPrrenEt N STAGE or Sunday, May 24 - 2 to 4 pm July 8 to August 22 Friday, May 22 Lyric Theatre A collaborative senior-student cDlaosos rpsr: o7je:3c0t pamnd Show: 8pm Performers: free Audience: $7 Art Gallery of Swift Current exhibition with students in the Department of Art and Art History, University of Saskatchewan, and students We are also looking for volunteers in Spatial Construction, University of Southern of all ages to be facepainting models. Queensland, Australia. Register by calling Shann at 306-778-2686 Organized by AGSC and the U of S, Professor Susan Shantz. or email: [email protected] Opening Reception: July 8 at 7:30pm CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:14 AM Page 1819 b u

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Sparkling Wine Reception: 6pm Tasting: 7pm d Earn stickers and win great prizes reading this summer!

DowntFoewantu- rminege t Oinr olofti nacor oWssi nfreosmb tyh eJ oImhnp earniadl VHiorgteinlia Weber a Tickets: $125 at Pharmasave. For info, call 306-773-6292 Every SatTuuredsdaayy ,1 J0ulay m7t ht 1o- 33 pmm - Kick Off Party

July 8, 22 and August 5, 19 e June 13 tJoo iSn eusp teevemryb Teure s2d6ay from July 14 to August 4 from Call the Museum for more information at 306-778-2775. 2-3 pm for fun activities, puppet Featuri R ng the Swift Current Farmer’s Market plays, games and more!

Free adr mission and additional parking For kids ages 2 – 12. Professional and amateur entertainers e Tuesday, August 11 1-3pm SPECIAL DAYS - Wrap Up Party Frontier Western Day - June 27 m Planes, Trains, Spaceships - August 8 TD Fun for Babes & Tots – everCy rFuridsainy’ - September 19 m from 10:30–11:30am from July 10 to August 28. u Get little brains ready for reading with rhymes, songs, and finger plays. For 0 – 4 years old. S

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Pride Volunteer Appreciation Concert 2015 Shred Kelly

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OPEN Swift Current Public Arts Services presents Friday, June 5 LSyric TheatAre 7pmG E Students: $5 Adults: $7 Southwest Open The five piece band is best known for mixing clawhammer banjo riffs Exhibition: July 3 to September 7 Hours: 1 to 5pm Friday to Sunday CFreildebarya,t eJ uounre C 2h6ildren Twhitihs aemxhbibieitniot ns yisn tahn, heixgche vlloelntat goep pgourituanr,i tfyie troc ev iderwu ma sv,a arinedty h oafu anrtti nbgyly Fran Forsberg, parent and eductor for Sswouetehtw veoscta Sl haaskrmatocnhieews aton psreomdiu-pcero afe sosiuonnda lt haantd h aams abteeeunr aprtoisptesrly Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm gender creative children, will tell her story icnocilnueddin g“S dtroakwei nFgo, lpka.”i nStihnrge, dq uKiletilnlyg ,i sp htuortonginrgap bhayn, jwoo dooduwbotrekrisn gin, tcoe rsawmeicasty, aPnerdfo armdderse:s fsre heo w A uthdeie nScoeu: t$h7west can work ainnddie m folrke .r oAcrkti sbtes liseevlercst oan dt hseu bdmanitc ex falomopr,l eosn eo ft othwenir awt oar ktsim. eT.he tInofgoe: t3h0e6r- 7to73 c-6re2a92te allies and acceptance. result is an exhibition of very diverse artistic approach and ability. Food, Rainbowtinis, Music and a DJ! Wednesday, June 17 Free for the volunteers of Windscape Sponsored by Innovation Credit Union, Dickson Kite FestivaWl ande Losngt DWay’s Niinght gFe stGival andl tlheeir rguyests only! Agencies, and Credential Financial Strategies Volunteer OrientatiTohne: A7i:r0m0epn’ms B i lCleot, nDcoec’rst :T o8w:3n0, Kpminetic Park CWCW summer summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept Sept 08 08 - -Dec Dec 08 08 15-04-14 15-04-14 11:14 11:14 AM AM Page Page 2322

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This year at Frontier Days, June 25 to 28, there is a special guest artist on location at the West Wing Gallery...

Come see what’s happening LONG DAY’S NIGHT - meet the artist and join in the project! There will also be a special art exhibition in the by Music Festival Presented West Wing Gallery selected from the urrent swift c lery of art gal usic @ art + m June 18 to 21 LeE HASRaskaVtcheewanY Art s BOoards coMllectioOn. ND Celebrate four of the longest days of the year with great music and “Acid folk”, highlighted by heavy bass, hypnotic rhythms and a lot of fun under a big-top tent in the Windscape Field southwest of SC. Admission to the Gallery and to the artist groove, concocted by Jpuronjkehcot uiss efr’ese T aonmd Wevilesroyno naen dis hwise lmcoemrrey !band of Free bus rides home sponsored by excellent musicians. Blazing with guitars that bob and weave, LeE Get a ride right to your door! HARVeY OsMOND’s vSopicoen ssooruendd bsy l iSkaes aka wtcahremw ahna nAdrt sto B tohaer dfo, rAerhtead, an arm on the arm of the stricken, a comforting growl at the heart of a www.longdaysnight.ca Four nights! Seven great bands! Gallery of Swift Current and City of Swift Current. screaming world. Limited number of Fest Passes - $95 Tickets at TicketEdge.ca or Pharmasave. Opening Act: BearWs ine Haszten mWoreing Gallery Thursday, June 18 T h$e3 A0irmen’s Billet, Doc’s Town, Kinetic Park City of Swift Current Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:14 AM Page 2425

Doc’sR Town YUKON BLONDE HeritagE e Village Open Friday through Sunday plus holiday T Mondays June 21 – September 7 S

Programs evI ery Sunday including blacksmithing. Free admission! N Singer and keyboard player Dan Moxon’s soft spoken

I and warm demeanor belie the frenetic stage antics Plan to be part oafn tdh ev ocal gymnastics that have made him one of the Antique Tractomr &os Ct luansfsoircgettable front men in the Canadian indie Car DisplayS on sJcuelyn e1.9 Hore tihse as equally at home softly singing over a Yukon Blonde have earned no shortage of acclaim for their older Country Mu sic pJianmo ballad as he is wailing over crushing drums and hook-CheCaAvy R boradnedo o: f pJoupn reo c2k6 w aitth 7 apmmpe, dJ-uunp ero 2c8k s&o n2g9s aatn d2 pm guitars. The rest of the band is just as dynamic. sun-dappled vocal harmonies. Their newer sound is faster and more Session on August 9 Knights of Valour: (Medieval jousting Show) June 25 at 8pm Channeling the best beats of Thin Lizzy and Led punk-tinged making it catchier and infinitely more fun to play live. D Complete list of Zperopgprealimn,s dornummer Dana propels the band through DanceableC ahnidll iuwnarecpke natnadnt lTy ipmop Hpyic, kYsu:k o Jnu Bnloen 2de7 eavto 8kpesm vintage our Facebook pathgeeir o lirv vei ssiet t like a twin-engine jet. At the flanks are rock ‘n’ rolLl aindk lUatnei-o’7n0 sa/enadrl yL-’o8n0se sptoasrt-:p uJnukn aen d2 8d ratw 8s pinmspiration www.swiftcuN rrengteuxit.acro pmlayer Joseph Blood and bassist Matt Rhode. fromL iavrtiinstgs Slikkey t hCea Eslivniso C Foisrteewlloo, rRkasm Sohnoesw, :a n Jdu Tnaelk 2in8g aHte 1ad1sp.m Their fast-paced incredible live shows are legendary!

E Opening Act: 2015 ‘Blues Album of the Year’ For more information, Juno Winner Steve Hill Openingf aAccet:b oSocko t⁯@t R kicihnmetoicnpda Brakn d twitter ⁯@ SCAGEX call 306-773-2944 Doors: 7:30pm $30 Doors: 7:30pm $30

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Live at Windscape! Saturday: 11am & 3pm Sunday: 3pm Meet international kite artists and flyers: ◊ Germany’s Bernhard Dingwerth and Watch as Teddy his giant creature kites attempts to conquer his ◊ Malcolm Goodman from England with fear of dogs, bugs, his beautiful oriental kites shadows, heights, and

◊ OrlandoS Ongkingco, aka ‘Mr. Kites’ in monsters under the the Philippines bed! Teddy will make ◊ ...and mE ore kiters from people laugh, make I USA and Canada! things disappear, Since their inception, during high school in California

D balance stuff, fling There is plenty ntoe adroly btuwto t adkeec atidmees taogo, the Mad Caddies have toured sit back and enjoy the kites. Bring objects in the air, and

D the world countless times delighting fans with their chairs, umbrellas and portable FM radios spin plates. An to watch the paurandiqeu eo f balemnadz ionfg r ekgitgeas.e , p u n k, ska, dixieland, and pop.

A interactive show where The Mad Caddies stand alone combining elements of the audience shares rock and roots reggae that evokes memories of the Saturday, June 20 and To volunteC er or for info, call 778-2686 the spotlight.

or visit ww w.wiCnldascha, ptheek iPteofliecset,i vaanld.c Saublime. The audience will Sunday, June 21 embark on a musical journey from lively Jamaican 10 am to 5 pm FREE AAD MmISuSsIOt Ns!ee!

D Cidty aofn Swcieft hCuarrlelnst to the underground DIY music venues of Southwest Hill 11th Avenue SW and Marston Street America. A Canadian A fabulous two day festival celebrating our living Heritage

skies, featuring some of tT E D Y ! he world’s top superstar Only $5 at the door.

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See fabulous art kites, giant Entertaining childrens activities... creature kites, roaring stunt “bol” races, helium balloons, face painting, kites, battling fighter kites, bubble station, paper airplane booth, soaring kite trains, and balloon sculpting, straw bale maze, speeding kite buggies! mystery sandpile, juggling and more!

Meet international kite artists. Listed as one of Canada’s top festivals Bring a kite, make or buy a by the Globe and Mail, National Post, kite at the festival. Good Living Magazine, and Chatelaine! CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:14 AM Page 2726

Live at Windscape! Saturday: 11am & 3pm Sunday: 3pm Meet international kite artists and flyers: Watch as Teddy ◊ Germany’s Bernhard Dingwerth and his giant creature kites attempts to conquer his ◊ Malcolm Goodman from England with fear of dogs, bugs, his beautiful oriental kites shadows, heights, and

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or visit ww w.wiCnldascha, ptheek iPteofliecset,i vaanld.c Saublime. The audience will Sunday, June 21 embark on a musical journey from lively Jamaican 10 am to 5 pm FREE AAD MmISuSsIOt Ns!ee! D Cidty aofn Swcieft hCuarrlelnst to the underground DIY music venues of Southwest Hill 11th Avenue SW and Marston Street America. A Canadian A fabulous two day festival celebrating our living Heritage skies, featuring some of tT E D Y ! he world’s top superstar Only $5 at the door.

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This year at Frontier Days, June 25 to 28, there is a special guest artist on location at the West Wing Gallery...

Come see what’s happening LONG DAY’S NIGHT - meet the artist and join in the project! There will also be a special art exhibition in the by Music Festival Presented West Wing Gallery selected from the urrent swift c lery of art gal usic @ art + m June 18 to 21 LeE HASRaskaVtcheewanY Art s BOoards coMllectioOn. ND Celebrate four of the longest days of the year with great music and “Acid folk”, highlighted by heavy bass, hypnotic rhythms and a lot of fun under a big-top tent in the Windscape Field southwest of SC. groove, concocted by AJudnmkihsosiuosne ’tso Tthoem G Walillesroyn a anndd t oh isth me earrrtyis tb and of project is free and everyone is welcome! Free bus rides home sponsored by excellent musicians. Blazing with guitars that bob and weave, LeE HARVeY OsMOND’s voice sounds like a warm hand to the forehead, Get a ride right to your door! Sponsored by Saskatchewan Arts Board, Art an arm on the arm of the stricken, a comforting growl at the heart of a Gallery of Swift Current and City of Swift Current. www.longdaysnight.ca Four nights! Seven great bands! screaming world. Limited number of Fest Passes - $95 Tickets at TicketEdge.ca or Pharmasave. Opening Act: BeaWrs ine Hsazte nWmoreing Gallery Thursday, June 18 $30 The Airmen’s Billet, Doc’s Town, Kinetic Park City of Swift Current Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:14 AM Page 2120

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Lyric Theatre’s

OPEN Swift Current Public Arts Services presents Friday, June 5 LSyric TheatAre 7pmG E Students: $5 Adults: $7 Southwest Open The five piece band is best known for mixing clawhammer banjo riffs Exhibition: July 3 to September 7 Hours: 1 to 5pm Friday to Sunday CFreildebarya,t eJ uounre C 2h6ildren Twhitihs aemxhbibieitniot ns yisn tahn, heixgche vlloelntat goep pgourituanr,i tfyie troc ev iderwu ma sv,a arinedty h oafu anrtti nbgyly Fran Forsberg, parent and eductor for Sswouetehtw veoscta Sl haaskrmatocnhieews aton psreomdiu-pcero afe sosiuonnda lt haantd h aams abteeeunr aprtoisptesrly Lyric Theatre Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm gender creative children, will tell her story icnocilnueddin g“S dtroakwei nFgo, lpka.”i nStihnrge, dq uKiletilnlyg ,i sp htuortonginrgap bhayn, jwoo dooduwbotrekrisn gin, tcoe rsawmeicasty, aPnerdfo armdderse:s fsre heo w A uthdeie nScoeu: t$h7west can work ainnddie m folrke .r oAcrkti sbtes liseevlercst oan dt hseu bdmanitc ex falomopr,l eosn eo ft othwenir awt oar ktsim. eT.he tInofgoe: t3h0e6r- 7to73 c-6re2a92te allies and acceptance. result is an exhibition of very diverse artistic approach and ability. Food, Rainbowtinis, Music and a DJ! Wednesday, June 17 Free for the volunteers of Windscape Sponsored by Innovation Credit Union, Dickson Kite FestivaWl ande Losngt DWay’s Niinght gFe stGival andl tlheeir rguyests only! Agencies, and Credential Financial Strategies Volunteer OrientatiTohne: A7i:r0m0epn’ms B i lCleot, nDcoec’rst :T o8w:3n0, Kpminetic Park CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:14 AM Page 1918 b u

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THE LYRILCUTNHCEAHTR ‘EN’S LCEHAURTNAUQUA: THE SUMMER THEATRE FESTIVAL! Second Wednesday of each month at noon m Aiden Flynn Lost His Brother Eleanor’s Story: American

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May 13, June 10, July 8a,c Aceupgtuasntc e1 2and family told adaptats ion of her grandmother’s through movement, music and autobiography of growing up as shadow puppets. an Ameu rican in World War II Friday 7pm, Saturday 1pm Berlin. Friday 2pm, Saturday 7pm M

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family camping trip. marriagr e on thcoem v pelregtee loyf under water. The main feature is a 5.8 metre Wednesday 2pm, Thursday 2pm collapse. Thu(r1s9da fye 7eptm) ,l oFrnidga yc 9ropmcodile nicknamed “Big Bert.” Coffee Row u Last Wednesday of each month at 10am Courtesy of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum C C u r e n t Come to the Museum foLro crodf foefe t ahned T ah rdoisnceusssion Stories of Love and Passion about Swift Current's hiAst oHray.f liSnhga hre ryoo muru mste fmlusohri es, or Rosie B itts mixes her raw style just come to learn. Commpalimgiecanlt aMrya ccgoufffefien adnodw ng otohdeies. t

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Swift Current Coffeehouse Reception TforH ScEho oLl AYrt RShIoCw WOalk aPnd TEalk TNour wiSth thTe ArAtists, GE MUSIC CAMP hors d’ oeuvres, and the Curator’s talk. July 27 to 31 WednesdayF, Mraiyd 13ay7:3,0 Jpmu ly 24 Five fun days of making rock and pop West Wing Gallery, Kinetic Park music outdoors, in the big top tent at Gowan’s Grove and on the Lyric Stage. We encourage all kinds of performances. SBtulednednetrss w pilrle mseenetts at the Art Gallery at Original material is optional 9:30am and travel in the Gallery’s van. The West Wing Gallery is inviting submibsusito nos tf rroemqu ired. Mornings will include listening and amateur and aspiring professionAalll agretinstrse sin athree wreeglicoonme. mPasteerctlasesesr. A ftKernoaonts wzill feature for the ‘Southwest Open’ art exhibition. sessions with guest presenters. The week will 8pm Lyric Theatre aClso Dincl udRe sweimlmeinga in sthe ecre ekT. our This year, participants can choose from twPoe orfpotrimonesr:s a frtee ‘We Are The Reckoning’, is a striking new E N T R Y exhibition with adjudication organized with the Aaussdiisetnacnec e$7 Mcoulsleicciatinosn (oafg 1e1 1 3sp teo c1ta7c) uwlaithr osroigminea l songs from of the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts C3o0u6n-c7i7ls3-6292 pJrUofNicOie-nncoym. iRnaetgeisdt rsaintiogne:r - s$o1n6g0w riter and recently (OSAC), or just adjudication. Three artists may tour in incrcoluwdneesd m Baetsetr iMalsa l&e Vtroacnaslpisotr tiant itohne. p opular NOW F O R the OSAC travelingS epxohnibsiotiroend pbryo gInranmov, a"tOionn tChere Mdiot vUen".ion TMoa rgeagzisinteer :B e3s0t6-O-7f7-T8o-2ro7n3t6o 2014 reader’s poll. and Dickson Agencies ROEpGenISeTr:E LRu TkOe DSAitYal!-Singh For more information, or to request a Submission Form, contact the Gallery at 306-778-2736 or email Mr. Kim Houghtaling, Director and Friday, May 15 at Lyric Theatre C A L Curator, at [email protected]. Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:30pm $25 at Pharmasave CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:14 AM Page 98

Swift Current Public Arts Services presents

VOLUNTEERS GET INTO ART! Art Classes for children, youth and adults. Weekly studio art NEEDED classes, occasional studio art Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21 workshops, lectures and demos. Southwest Hill (11th SW and Marston St) Friday, JAoinuthge Wuinsdstc ap1e 4Gang! Watch the “City News” page in the “Prairie Post”. Why volunteer? Without your help this Bewwcwo.artmgallereyof swaift cuFrrernt.oireg nd of Openfe stivaSl would tnot bae able gto contienue, so please give a little of your time! Make WinFdor sinfoc, call 3p06e-77!8-2736 new friends, and see things you’ve A R T At the Lyric Help keep our festival free for everyone. never seen before! There are morning Become a VoluHnetlepe brring in international kite artists and A T E N D and afternoon shifts available with all Looking for a few replaexrfinogrm, ers. Help the festival grow! kinds of fun jobs! Build kites, paint interesting hours that are a

faces, sell merchandise, etc. benefit to your com2m0u1n5i tMy?embership: $25/person or $50/family G A L E R Y Welcome visitors, m• eCeot llectible ‘Friends of Windscape’ bandana, pin, Ultimate Fantastic Perk Package! fellow art lovers, havaen tde atw woi tfhree passes to the main stage show Admission: $7 Doors: 7:30pm a friend, or peruse a• r1t 0b%oo dkis.count on kite and festival merchandise Flexible schedule allows you How to volunteer: Online at • Included on website and on electronic display Performers: Free Performance: 8:00pm to choose your work days. www.windscapekitefestival.ca • Included in post-festival survey Attendants are needed Preregister: 306-773-6292 or [email protected] Form available online at www.windscapekitefestival.ca Contact Denise Barbier at 306-773-1920 evenings and weekOern mdasi.l cheque with name, address, phone, and email, to Sponsors: Innovation Credit Union, Dickson Agencies, Credential Financial Strategies or [email protected] Call Lorie: 306-778-2S7h3a6nn Gowan, PO Box 133, Swift Current, SK S9H 3V5. CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:1311:14 AM Page 45

Hilary at hilN [email protected]. www.lyrictheatre.ca

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CELEBRATING ARTS + CULTURE ROBEFROMR COAST TO CTOAST TO COAST SAnC afterOnoon oTf all Tthings cultural! SERIES C o p pSeeprte mSbel ra 2g6 - 1 to 5pm Art Gallery of Swift Current Swift Current Museum 2015 PKlnaoyw wni tfho rS hciusl pgtruarned scale abstract, bLeoaaudt ifaunl da nrid ev ear yw pahgyosnical -p Vaiinetwin gasn, eRxohbibeirttio Snc oft td rieffceerenntlty deve-l oLpeeadr na asbeoriuets t roafn dsrpaowrtiantgiosn u psiansgt cotypppeesr osfl asgc uolpnt ucraen bvay slo. c Ralo abretirstt sScott itso apnre isnetenrtn ationally renowned - See old-time horse and wagons -a rWtisatt cwhh aon m aartisntt acirnesa tae sat usdcuiolp itnu rCeadillac, SK, and Edmonton, AB. to state of the art transportation September 13 to November 1 -O Crgraeniazeted bay sAcGuSlpCt iunr pea rutnseirnsghi pa w ith the MJM&AG, Curator Heather Smith. Art Gallery of Swift Current variety of garden produce in all shapes and sizes Lyric Theatre Be part of a silent movie “Series” is an ongoing art exhibition project Swift Current Library - Learn the history of the Lyric focusing on a small group of selected artists Play buffalo games - View a silent film and participate from Swift Current and Southwest Saskatchewan. - View a puppet show about Billy by making sound effects This project provides area artists with an the Buffalo R oOpportunityB to presenEt their arRtwork in aT gallery - Play buffalo themed games Newcomer Welcome Centre exhibition and for audiences to learn about Learn hello and goodbye in Lt. Col Clifton Centre artists who are active in the region. seven different languages SCOTT Sport in Culture! - Hear a story about friendship of - Discover a number of stations children from different cultures C o p p e r S lThais egxhibition is organized by AGSC with Curator, Kim Houghtaling. where everyone participates in - Make new friends by learning to May 2 to July 4 Art Gallery of Swift Current games and activities greet people in other languages CW summer 2015.qxp_CurrentWorks Sept 08 - Dec 08 15-04-14 11:13 AM Page 1

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