Calling an event the "The Best St. Paddy's Day Party" is a lot to live up to, but Jim Walls, Dekker Centre board member, says it will deliver because they've "put the emphasis on fun."
The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Dekker Centre, where the Lawrence Rehearsal Hall and Ulmer Atrium will be transformed into McGuinty's Pub for the night.
Along with his role as board member, Walls will also be participating in the festivities as a vocalist and guitarist for Celtic band Back of the Bus. The five-piece band play a mix of contemporary and traditional Irish, Scottish and East Coast tunes.
And Walls is more than happy to lend his talents.
"We do it because we are proud of the facility and of the way it supports local and touring artists,” he says
"We know that no performing arts facility can operate without community support, so we look for ways to engage the people of the area and have some fun at the same time."
Also scheduled to perform at The Best St. Paddy's Day Party are Khenton Headly-Wolf and Emanuel Schulz of the Saskatoon Comhaltas, Irish dancers from the Blakey School of Irish Dance and illusionist Dr. O'Hooligan.
There will be a draw for a trip for two to Ireland and Irish stew and beer will be on offer.
Tickets are $30 plus GST and are available online at www.dekkercentre.com or call 306-445-7700 Ext. 2.
