Aboriginal Storytelling Month           

Now – Feb. 28     

Online  

Wintertime is a sacred time for Indigenous storytelling. It’s a time where traditional teachings were shared through the generations. The Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples has a whole month of events online, in schools and at local libraries to mark Aboriginal Storytelling Month. It’s a fabulous mix of events for all ages including poetry, craft and cooking classes, musical performances, and cultural teachings. This week don’t miss documentarian and filmmaker Janine Windolph sharing how to capture stories for video, Murray Hamilton and Roger Pelletier presenting Michif/Métis poets, authors and playwrights live and stories for kids with Darwin Atcheynum. There are 72 storytellers on the schedule in every corner of our province and it’s all free.

You can find the full schedule by following this link.

 

The Mountaintop     

Now – Feb. 26     

Remai Arts Centre           

Persephone Theatre is opening its 2022 main stage offerings with a reimagined version of events the evening of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The story follows Dr. King after giving his famous speech in Tennessee and ends the evening at the Lorraine Motel where he encounters a mysterious stranger with surprising news… he’s about to die. This show takes a closer look at the real man behind the civil rights hero, his doubts, fears, and humour. Tickets are $35 – $45.

For more information, click here.

 

Shadows Among the Prairies            

Now – Feb. 6             

YouTube & Facebook

It’s a journey into the afterlife and a search for redemption and in September, Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre premiered Jennifer Dawn Bishop’s Shadows Among the Prairies. It follows the story of Elaine, a woman who wakes up in a world in limbo, forced to deal with the live she lived and the choices she’s made to find peace. Along the way, she meets others stuck in the in-between and their stories become intwined. The GTNT team wants everyone to have the chance to see this moving story so it’s offering an online streaming version until February 6.

Follow this link to find out more.

 

 

Ice carvers from across the country will square off for your votes in Winterlude 2022. (Tourism Saskatoon)

Winterlude Nat’l Ice-Carving Championships   

Feb. 7 – Location announced

Feb. 11-20 – Online Voting

Get ready to be amazed at the mastery of Peter Fogerty and his apprentice Jeffrey Brooks as they transform blocks of ice into beautiful sculpture. The team from Fire & Ice Creations are competing in the Winterlude National Ice-Carving Championships. The pair have 20 hours to sculpt 15 blocks into pieces of art that represent the Olympic and Paralympic spirit. The location of the sculptures will be revealed on Toursim Saskatoon’s social media pages February 7th and then you can go online and vote for which of the 10 provincial teams will reign supreme.

Here’s the link for more information.

COMING UP…

Meewasin Sip & Skate          

Feb. 12  3pm OR 6pm            

Downtown      $51 – $95

If you’re looking for a great date night and a chance to enjoy the great outdoors, why not head downtown for the Meewasin Sip & Skate? There are two skate times that are set aside for a smaller group which means you can avoid the crowds and enjoy a little romance. The skate package includes a special s’mores box from Prairie Grazer and beverages from LB Distillers. It would make a great Valentine’s Day plan… hint, hint! Tickets are $51 – $95.

For more information, click here.

 

Yevshan – 60^th Anniversary  

Feb. 12           

TCU Place      

It’s been on hold for 2 years but finally the Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble is getting to celebrate it’s 60th Anniversary. The semi-pro dance ensemble, founded in 1960, has toured all over the world and performed for the Queen. The celebration will feature supper, a showcase performance and a dance featuring the music of Half Na Piv. Tickets are $85.

To get in on the party, here’s the link.

 

COMING UP…

Through the Window – Documentary

Feb. 14 – 21

Online

It was intended to bring joy to some of our community’s most vulnerable and bring them a little joy. Through the Window was a performance full of music, story and movement by Sum Theatre. The company, inspired by interviews it did with residents in long-term care homes, developed a show that spoke to the power of memory and gave hope to those in isolation. The show was performed in courtyards, parking lots and on the street outside care homes in Regina and Saskatoon in 2021. Because the general public could not attend this performance, for safety, Sum had a film crew follow their journey and producer a documentary film about the entire project. Sum is releasing the video just in time for Valentine’s Day. It’s a love letter to all of Saskatchewan and it’s completely free for viewing until February 21st.

For all the details and to watch online, click here.