Tag Archives: Arts
Celebrated pianist Knutson planning fundraiser concert as part of talented trio
Celebrated pianist Cole Knutson will be performing in a classical music concert next month with two other musicians - Jeanny Jung on violin and Zaide Masich on cello.The local artists will play works ...
May 02, 2019 Local musical prodigy pianist Cole Knutson (shown) will be joined by Jeanny Jung on violin and Zaide Masich on cello at a concert in North Battleford on June 9. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Event highlights teaches history and celebrates Métis culture
Mtis culture and traditions have a long history and major presence in Prince Albert and surrounding area. On Wednesday, 300 elementary school kids from both school divisions got the chance to learn mo...
May 01, 2019 Jed Huntley spoke to kids about the fur trade among other things Wednesday at the Rawlinson Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Comedic reflections on a Metis childhood
An award-winning, one-man show which recounts the strife of an indigenous and mixed heritage young man comes to Prince Albert for the first time since its creation 18 years ago. It's filled with humou...
May 01, 2019 Sheldon Elter gets to the point in his comedic and sometimes heart-breaking Métis Mutt. (Marc J Chalifoux Photography 2017)
Funds raised, Manitou Reflections project to go ahead
The funds have been raised to make an art piece at Manitou Beach a reality.Three local artists have teamed up to create the Manitou Reflections project which is a curved stainless steel wall that will...
Apr 30, 2019 Manitou Reflections is a stainless steel wall to be installed at Little Manitou Lake. (submitted photo/Michael Gaudet)
Mural installed to commemorate Manitou Beach centennial
The community hall at Manitou Beach is now home to the latest mural by Manitou artist Michael Gaudet.The 'Manitou Memories' mural is an art installation to commemorate the resort village's centennial....
Apr 24, 2019 Michael Gaudet with mural he painted for Manitou Beach centennial. (submitted photo/Daniel Bushman, Watrous Manitou)
Battlefords singer-songwriter Zayda releases debut CD
A young Battlefords singer-songwriter is excited to be coming into her own after releasing her debut CD Young Heart recently. Brittany Keller, who goes by the name Zayda, celebrated with a release par...
Apr 22, 2019 Battlefords singer-songwriter, musician Brittany Keller, who goes by the name Zayda, has just released her first CD. (submitted photo/Brittany Keller)
Meditation garden to be installed at Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Melfort Communities in Bloom is putting their focus on a meditation garden at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.Over half of the $24,000 required to build has already been fundraised. Shannon Marshall said the ...
Apr 16, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Local artist named finalist for national award
A woman whose work will be very familiar to people living in the Prince Albert and northeast region, is receiving more national recognition.Catherine Blackburn who lives in Leask is one of 25 finalist...
Apr 16, 2019 Catherine Blackburn's "New Age Warriors" exhbit was shown at the Mann Art Gallery last September. (Facebook/Catherine Blackburn)
Teen makes 'unusual' double-win at La Ronge and Area Music Festival
It was an unexpected double-win for local teen Morgan Layton, who was awarded two of the most prestigious scholarships at the La Ronge and Area Music Festival. In all, 49 scholarships were handed out ...
Apr 15, 2019 La Ronge's Morgan Layton won two Adjudicator’s Choice scholarships. (submitted photo/Alicia Layton)
Locals among winners at 30th Country Music Awards
For the Hunter Brothers the week started with a number one on Country Radio and ended with four Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Saturday night. The five farm boys from southern Saskatchewan were the...
Apr 14, 2019 It was a night of talent and glamour as the best in country strutted their stuff at TCU Place. Tennille Arts won as female vocalist of the year. (Ken Landers/SCMA)