Local Arts

North Battleford has a thriving music scene that has produced world class musicians. One of the architects of the scene is music teacher, Gene Aulinger, subject of the most recent episode in the “Battlefords Untapped” podcast series.

Submitted by BCP In our 67th year, Battlefords Community Players are pleased to announce their 2019-2020 season.

Elvis tribute artist Dean Z wants to bring out all Battlefords-area Elvis fans for a tribute show. But don’t come expecting an impersonation. Dean Z will bring his show “One Night With You” to the Dekker Centre on Oct. 4.

Canadian country artist Aaron Pritchett is bringing his “Out on the Town” tour to the Battlefords later this month. Pritchett is the headliner on Sept. 29 at the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford.

Submitted Claudette McGuire, executive director of Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation, has announced G&C Asphalt continues to support BUH Foundation’s Ladies’ Night as the Gold Sponsor.

Those itching for some art over the fall and winter will find some interesting work at the Poundmaker museum. Kent Monkman, Jeff Kahm and North Battleford’s Sherron Burns have art on display.

Tuesday, March 10 By Lorraine Voegeli “You can look at a picture for a week and never think of it again. You can also look at the picture for a second and think of it all your life.

Battlefords Art Club members enjoyed creating their own mandalas last week at the workshop led by Pam Beaver. Submitted by Lynn Strendin

Lisa Hornung’s Summer School for the Solo Voice continues to be a music lover’s go-to in the Battlefords. The program took place July 6 to 13 this year in North Battleford.

A near full house got a sampling of classical music by locals, although Cole Knutson plans more performances in the near future. Knutson, a classically trained musician, presented the first concert of his summer recital series at St.