The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) has recently announced its 2022/2023 performing arts season. After being shut down for 18 months, with some programming coming back in 2021/2022, OSAC has a huge list of performers scheduled. There will be a total of 135 performances taking place around the province this season, with seven of those performances taking place in Moose Jaw.
Christine Tassan et les Impostures:
This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 7:30 P.M. and will be held at the Mae Wilson Theatre. This is a quartet led by their guitarist Christine Tassan. The band also features Martine Gaumond on the Violin, Blanche Baillargeon on the Double Bass, and Jeff Moseley on the Rhythm Guitar. With 20 years of experience, this band brings their blend of Gypsy jazz and revisited cover songs to the audiences for an exciting night.
Ticket prices:
Adult: $28
Senior (65+): $23
Student: $19
Twin Flame:
This event is scheduled for Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 7:30 P.M. and will be held at the Mae Wilson Theatre. This band of two consists of Jaaji and Chelsey June. This band blends together Indigenous and Western instruments, as well as their own unique sonic creations to present an amazing experience.
Get ready for Twin Flames to push the boundaries of Contemporary Folk.
Ticket prices:
Adult: $28
Senior (65+): $23
Student: $19
Prairie Debut presents Khosravi Stadnicki:
This event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. and will be held at the Mae Wilson Theatre. This is a two-man Santur band, which is an ancient Persian instrument. This band shows Farhad Khosravi's and his santur and demonstrates how naturally he weaves in with the earthy sounds of Daniel Stadnicki's percussion. They just released their second collaborative Album in August 2020, to critical acclaim.
Ticket price:Adult: $28
Senior (65+): $23
Student: $19
Luke McMaster:
This event is scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. and will be held at the Mae Wilson Theatre. Join Luke and the rest of his band to listen to your favorite old and new, soulful songs, behind-the-scenes stories, and an overall good time. Luke honors the Motown era while crafting new soulful hits for the next generation.
Ticket price:
Adult: $28
Senior (65+): $23
Student: $19
Prairie Debut presents Vioarneisti:
This event is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. and will be held at the Mae Wilson Theatre. Catherine Wood and Victoria Sparks blend their clarinet and marimba to create Vioarneisti, which is Icelandic for ‘wood spark.’ They delve into themes from their Nordic roots. They invite you to experience this fascinating and unusual musical combination.
Ticket price:
Adult: $28
Senior (65+): $23
Student: $19
Ballet Jorgen – Cinderella:
This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. and will be held at the Mae Wilson Theatre. This is an event by Bengt Jorgen. Jorgen's Cinderella is an innovative take on the classic fairy tale. This choreography balances the fairy tale elements of the story with the contemporary treatment of Cinderella and her family relationship.
Ticket price:
Adult: $50
Child (6-12 years): $40
Motus O – The Prisoner of Tehran
This event is scheduled for Monday, April 3, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. and will be held at the Mae Wilson Theatre. Prisoner of Tehran is based on a book with the same name. It is a collaboration between Iranian-born writer/speaker Marina Nemat and MOTUS O. This takes place after the Islamic revolution of 1979, Marina was arrested at the age of sixteen and spent over 2 years in Evin, which is a political prison. Marina was tortured and came remarkably close to execution. She came to Canada in 1991 and has called it home ever since. Marina's book the Prisoner of Tehran has been published in twenty-eight other countries and is an international best-seller.
Ticket price:
Adult: $28
Senior (65+): $23
Student: $19
OSAC presents over three hundred live and school performances for adults, children, and family audiences, highlighting a broad range of different genres and disciplines. This is possible because of the wonderful volunteers that are dedicated to making culture an essential part of Saskatchewan community life, as well as necessary funding from Saskatchewan Lotteries, Canadian Heritage, and Saskatchewan Lotteries, which benefits more than 12,000 sports, culture, and recreation organizations across the province.
If you want to learn more about OSAC and the 2022/2023 art season, you can visit their website at https://www.osac.ca/index.php.
