Local Arts

Submitted by Max Himsl In past articles, we have focused on the work performed by the board members in preparation for Art Farm or on features of the festival itself.

When Regina guitarist Jack Semple takes to the stage at the Cugnet Centre on Monday, May 1, with his four-piece band, he will be playing a Gibson ES335, which guitar and blues aficionados will know as “Lucille” in the hands of the late great B.B.

The Redvers and District Music Festival hosted their Competition Awards Program on Monday, April 10, at the United Church.

The Cornerstone Theatre is hosting their annual dinner theatre on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, along with just the play on Sunday, April 30.

Play portrays a veteran’s return to Normandy

The Souris Valley Museum’s expansion is complete, and now they are venturing into unchartered territory. The museum is hosting its first-ever spring program, an archaeology camp for children ages five to 10.

Artemis Dance, based out of Redvers, had a very successful weekend (April 1 st and 2 nd ) in Regina at Dance Extravaganza. This is their second year competing at the high caliber competition.

Saskatchewan author Garrett Wilson stops in at the Shurniak Art Gallery in Assiniboia on Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m. to read from his new book “Outlier, Life, Law and Politics in the West”.

The Estevan and District Music Festival featured plenty of great performances and talented musicians during its 17-day run from March 17 to April 5.

The computer lab at Hillcrest School was transformed into an art gallery for three days this month. The Hillcrest School Art Gallery Show and Sale ran from April 4 to 6.