Local Arts

It's shedding light on an issue that's been kept in the darkness.The drama room at Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) is buzzing these days, as the 23 students enrolled in the program rehearse a special play they'll perform in early November.

The challenge put before Elaina Adams and other members of the Saskatoon Glassworkers' Guild was to make a new piece for a new glass artwork exhibit using a specific theme for inspiration.

Wednesday proved to be an interesting day in the newsroom, especially for staff reporter John Cairns. Cairns provided coverage in the Oct. 3 edition of the News-Optimist of Gerry Ritz's presentation to the North Battleford Rotary Club Monday.

It's a new hobby that has resulted in great benefits. The paintings of Michael Bergerman of Humboldt are being showcased at Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery this fall.

When saxophonist Gerard Weber left Humboldt to compete in the 41st National Music Festival in Alberta, he was the first-place provincial winner in the woodwind category.

For eight children from the Humboldt area, taking art classes this summer was a unique experience. It was also a unique experience for the two university art students who taught the classes.

Shelly Leedahl has captured the feeling of small-town Saskatchewan in her most recent book of short stories called "Listen, Honey.

It's summer, but they seemed perfectly happy to be back at school. Six artistic children from Humboldt have been taking summer art classes at St. Augustine School, taught by two local artists, Annah Gullacher and Taylor Crozon.

With a first-place win from the Saskatchewan Provincial Music Festival tucked away in his saxophone case, Gerard Weber is now preparing to attend the 41st Annual National Music Conference this August in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Summer brings with it some inspirational works from local and national artists alike. Local artists have come together once again to put on a window salon exhibit of their work.