The Assiniboia and District Arts Council opens its 2017-2018 Stars for Saskatchewan concert series on Friday, September 29 with “Oh, Canada, We Sing for Thee!” The concert features acclaimed Canadian songstress Leisa Way and it starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Prince of Wales Centre in Assiniboia.
This patriotic concert takes the audience on an exciting cross-Canada musical journey. The audience will hear a spectacular collection of hits from the greatest Canadian stars. It features a singalong to the best of Canadian artists such as Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, Celine Dion, Michael Buble, Shania Twain, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Buffy Ste. Marie, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, The Guess Who, Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Don Messer, Bryan Adams, BTO and more.
The show features a wide range of musical styles from each decade starting with the early rock of the 1950s, as well as styles from fiddle tunes to French-Canadian folk, 1970s rock and more.
Way began her music career starring as Anne in the Anne of Green Gables musical. In this concert, she is able to cover the musical range and styles from Shania Twain’s country twang to the songbirds Anne Murray and Rita McNeil. She is joined on stage by the experienced The Wayward Wind Band.
The Stars for Saskatchewan series also features five other concerts. The award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali performs her traditional jazz mixed with contemporary pop on October 25 at 7:30 p.m. She has toured with Suzanne Vega and Sting and has received a Juno nomination for “Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year”.
Chris Henderson performs at the Prince of Wales Centre on January 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Henderson debuted his country music album in 2006, since then producing three full-length albums and 11 singles. His sound is rooted in traditional country with a hint of modern that form the background to his storytelling.
The emerging folk band 100 Mile House performs at the POW on February 5, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. The group’s songs feature quality music, finely-crafted songs and heartwarming stories.
The Edmonton-based Derina Harvey Band holds its concert on April 16, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Prince of Wales Centre. This Celtic rock ensemble hopes to entertain with an engaging and energy-filled show. The music features fun storytelling and the songs of eastern Canada.
Hillsburn performs at the Prince of Wales Centre on April 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. This five-piece indie-folk-pop band from Nova Scotia features dynamic and lyrical songs.
Other upcoming events from the Assiniboia and District Arts Council include the ArtsUp! display in the Kay Cristo Room at the Assiniboia and District Public Library featuring Beth Stobbs for September and October. There will be an art workshop “Refresh Your Art: Rethinking our Approach” instructed by Saskatchewan artist Dean Bauche from April 20-22, 2018. The fourth annual artists retreat is scheduled for July 22-28, 2018.
