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It’s hard to argue with a Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra tradition that’s been around longer than the SSO itself. This year, (December 14 & 15, 2018) marks the 105th time Handel’s Messiah will echo through Saskatoon heralding the Christmas season. Tenor Spencer McKnight says it’s the piece he looks forward to most all year. “I just […]

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SSO’s Christmas show full of celebrities, surprises and fireside chats

December 3, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

“Christmas is an emotional time for people, it has the power to bring you back to your roots.” Eileen Laverty loves Christmas music. The folk singer/songwriter is one of the guest artists for the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s 12 Days of Christmas show December 8 at TCU Place. She’s excited to be returning to perform with […]

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SSO to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice

November 5, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

“The First World War had a significant impact on 20th Century music. It was the first-time people connected to each other around the globe.” The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Executive Director Mark Turner had no question in his mind when it came to programming the SSO’s November performance. 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end […]

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Intimacy’s the goal for Straker’s SSO show

October 16, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

You may be seated in a theatre with thousands of people but Saskatchewan performer Jeffery Straker wants you to feel like you’re at home in your living room. On Saturday Oct. 20, 2018, Jeffery Straker will take to the stage with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra for an evening of his music on a grand scale. […]

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Brit’s Jazz Fest Picks June 28 – July 1

June 26, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

After an exciting week of shows in every corner of Saskatoon’s downtown, you still have a few days left to get your groove on. Here are my picks for the final weekend at the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Groovy Comeback Thursday The Bassment It’s been a while since Juno-winning Kellylee Evans has […]

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Brit’s Jazz Fest Picks June 22 – 26

June 19, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

The stages will be set for nearly two weeks of performances in every corner of Saskatoon’s downtown. From the free stage to the ticketed performances, there’s something for everyone at the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Here are my picks. You can click on this link to create your own schedule of must sees. Flaming Fantastic […]

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Peters puts his stamp on Saskatoon Opera’s La Bohéme

June 13, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

You may know him as an actor, a director or even a clown but regardless of how you know Saskatoon’s Charlie Peters, you will be impressed by his latest incarnation. Peters is making his directorial debut on Saskatoon Opera’s main stage in a modern retelling of Puccini’s classic La Bohéme. “The sets, the music, the […]

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Ritornello celebrates a decade in the chamber

May 22, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

Ten years ago, it all started with a dream to bring Saskatoon together to celebrate diversity in classical music. Co-founders Jacqueline Woods and Carissa Klopoushak set out to grow opportunities for local classical musicians and to collaborate with some of the country’s best. A decade later the pair say the Saskatoon Ritornello Music Festival has […]

Joni Mitchell Tribute Event/ Tourism Saskatoon

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Sour note for some in Joni Mitchell tribute plan

May 8, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

Don Griffith is a huge fan of Joni Mitchell, full stop. Despite his respect for her influence on music and the rest of the arts here in Saskatoon and around the world, he’s taking a pass on Tourism Saskatoon’s call out for “Random Acts of Culture”. Griffith is a music teacher, professional musician and the […]

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Fresh local talent at 2018 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival

May 3, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

If you see Kevin Tobin walking downtown Saskatoon with a smile on his face, there’s good reason for it. Tobin has just finished releasing the complete lineup for the 2018 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. The final list of performers that will entertain on the city’s free stages were released in the wee hours this morning. […]

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Talent & tradition collide to bring Handel’s Messiah to the masses

SSO’s Christmas show full of celebrities, surprises and fireside chats

SSO to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice

Intimacy’s the goal for Straker’s SSO show

Brit’s Jazz Fest Picks June 28 – July 1

Brit’s Jazz Fest Picks June 22 – 26

Peters puts his stamp on Saskatoon Opera’s La Bohéme

Ritornello celebrates a decade in the chamber

Sour note for some in Joni Mitchell tribute plan

Fresh local talent at 2018 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival

New series set to reach Climax

A new vampire queen in Toontown

Local grindhouse flick aims to please

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