Local Arts

By Dan Archer The Assiniboia and District Arts Council held their fourth annual Pop-Up Art Show and Sale at the former Ottenbreit Photo Studio on 531 Centre Street from February 22-23, renamed Gallery Twenty-Four.

The Estevan Arts Council has announced that well-known Canadian singer Heather Rankin will perform at the Estevan Comprehensive School on March 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Some people may think that being the beginning of the week, Monday is the busiest and toughest day. Then add brutally cold weather. But apparently, it wasn’t a problem for over 100 people who came to the Legion Hall on Feb.

The Estevan Public Library’s (EPL) project on the children’s area renovation is accomplished.

The Estevan Public Library has a great collection of books that appeal to people of all ages. And books still account for the largest share of their circulation.

The top vote-getters in the James Weir People's Choice art competition were announced at a public reception by curator Regan Lanning on Feb. 21 at the Allie Griffin Art Gallery.

It’s been a busy week for the Souris Valley Museum as they were running not one, but two winter camps during the winter school break.

The Estevan Arts Council (EAC) kept a lot of kids aged six-12 totally occupied for three full days during the school winter break. Their Art Action Winter Camp was focused on exploring different art techniques and mediums. “It was successful.

A pie contest, pie supper and the music of Alfredo Aguiar will be featured as the next fundraiser to be hosted by the Khedive Heritage Hall on Friday, March 15.

Estevan trio Hook and Nail opened up the Whiskers and Wine Gala. A romantic and fabulous night was filled with the best music, delicious food, dances and laughs. Third Estevan Humane Society (EHS) fundraiser turned out to be another success.