The Stars for Saskatchewan concert series, put together in partnership with the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils, will be back in the Cultural Centre this fall with some great entertainment to take in.
Things will kick off with the Arcana Kings, who just recently rebranded from their original fame as the Johnny McCuaig Band, taking the stage on Sept. 26.
Despite the change in name, the Regina band is keeping the same sound their fans know and love, which features a hard rock blend that includes metal, punk, and bagpipes. Their hit “Here We Go” was featured as the Saskatchewan Roughrider’s entrance song during the 2018 season.
Following the opening show, the classical Regina duo Meagan&Amy will grace the Mae Wilson Theatre on Nov. 27, presented by Prairie Debut. Pianist Meagan Milatz and violinist Amy Hillis will perform familiar European works paired with Canadian composers, as a compilation of their experiences as musicians.
On Feb. 4, Chris Funk the Wonderist — who was featured on America’s Got Talent in 2016 — will wow audiences with his illusions, followed by Juno-nominated folk duo Madison Violet on Mar. 11.
Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, a four-woman string band, will take the stage on Mar. 21 to play their own collection of Gypsy jazz, American swing, and revisited covers of songs familiar to the ear.
Weyburn’s own singer and songwriter Tenille Arts will be at the Mae Wilson Theatre on Apr. 9, returning again to her roots after appearing on the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 21.
Fellow country artists Trevor Panczak will follow Arts, with a show on Apr. 25, and the series will wrap up with a performance by The Fitzgeralds — a family quartet of fiddle and step-dancers — on May 6.
The entire series is an incredible opportunity for audiences to experience talented artists, on a tour that showcases both the artists and the many impressive venues that Saskatchewan has to offer.
“We have so many incredibly talented artists in all genres of music [in Saskatchewan],” said Derik Cronan, general manager at the Cultural Centre. “I think that it's great both for us and the artists when they get to come to a venue like [the Cultural Centre] and can perform in such a stunning theatre.”
Tickets for all shows are available individually or by purchasing a series pass, which allows entrance into all eight of the Stars for Saskatchewan concerts. Passes are only available until Sept. 25.
Tickets and series passes are available at the Cultural Centre’s website or by contacting the Box Office either in person or at 1 (305) 693-4700.
The Box Office remains open for its regular hours during the current construction at the front of the building, which is expected to be finished by Sept. 27.
