Events Calendar

January

Greg Hardy: Across the Southwest - January 7 to 31 and February 3 to 26
Regarded as one of the top landscape painters of his generation, Gregory Hardy's exhibition presents, in two consecutive parts, a series of large scale paintings and drawings on canvas based on the artist’s travels throughout SW Saskatchewan. At Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Info: (306) 778-2736.

Downtown Life: The Growth of a City - Monday, January 16 to Sunday, April 1
Museum exhibition explores the history and life of Swift Current’s downtown core, at the Swift Current Museum, 44 Robert St W. Info: (306) 778-2775.

WHL Hockey: Broncos vs. Warriors - Tuesday, January 24
The Swift Current Broncos play the Moose Jaw Warriors, 7 pm, Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin St E. Information and tickets: (306) 773-1509.

Extreme Weather: Hail and Chasing Tornadoes - Tuesday, January 24
A presentation by the Tornado Hunter: Greg Johnson. At the Swift Current Museum, 44 Robert St W., beginning at 7 pm. Admission $5. For information and to register in advance, call (306) 778-8261.

Improv Night at the Lyric - Thursday, January 26
Come out for a great evening of entertainment where you, the audience, get the opportunity to be a part of the show. Doors: 7:30 pm. Show: 8:00 pm. At the Lyric Theatre downtown. $5 at the door. Call (306) 741-5317 for more information.

Youth Open Stage - Friday, January 27
At the Lyric Theatre downtown. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. Music starts at 8:00 P.M. Performers admitted free - $3 for audience members. For more information, contact Denise at (306) 741-3284.

Commemorative CD Release Cocktail Party - Saturday, January 28
CD release party commemorating The Lyric Theatre's 100th Anniversary: A Living Legacy Celebration. At the Lyric Theatre downtown. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. Music starts at 8:00 P.M. Tickets: $30 For info or tickets, call the Lyric Theatre at (306) 773-6292.

February

WHL Hockey: Broncos vs. Hurricanes - Wednesday, February 1
The Swift Current Broncos play the Lethbridge Hurricanes, 7 pm, Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin St E. Information and tickets: (306) 773-1509.

WHL Hockey: Broncos vs. Pats - Friday, February 3
The Swift Current Broncos play the Regina Pats, 7 pm, Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin St E. Information and tickets: (306) 773-1509.

WHL Hockey: Broncos vs. Wheat Kings - Saturday, February 4
The Swift Current Broncos play the Brandon Wheat Kings, 7 pm, Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin St E. Information and tickets: (306) 773-1509.

Blenders presents: Reuben Bullock Band - Saturday, February 4
Reuben Bullock unassumingly holds huge influence in Calgary's burgeoning new art and folk movement. See him perform live at the Lyric Theatre. Doors open: 8:00 pm; Music starts at 9:00 pm.  Tickets available at Pharmasave ticket centre or call Shann (306) 778-2686.

Blenders presents: Blackie and the Rodeo Kings - Thursday, February 9
JUNO award winners and multiple JUNO nominees, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings perform live for a special concert at the Lyric Theatre. Doors open: 7:00 pm; Music starts at 8:00 pm.  Tickets available at Pharmasave ticket centre or call Shann (306) 778-2686.

Alexander Sevastian - Friday, February 10
Alexander Sevastian takes the audience with him for an extraordinary musical adventure for the 6th performance in the Swift Current Allied Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Series, 8 pm at the Sky Centre. Tickets: (306) 778-5759 or www.livingskycasino.ca/boxoffice.

WHL Hockey: Broncos vs. Pats - Saturday, February 11
The Swift Current Broncos play the Regina Pats, 7 pm, Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin St E. Information and tickets: (306) 773-1509.

Taste It! - Saturday, February 11
Tastings of Swift Current’s finest desserts and pastries - offering an overall mouth-watering, tantalizing experience, at the Lyric Theatre downtown. Doors open: 7:00 pm; evening begins at 8:00 pm.  Tickets $45.
For information call the Lyric (306) 773-6292.

Lyric Open Stage - Thursday, February 16
Doors open at 7:30. Music starts at 8:00 pm. at the Lyric Theatre, 227 Central Avenue N. Performers admitted free - $5 for audience members. Information: (306) 773-6292.

Living Sky Casino Round Dance - Saturday, February 18
Celebrate Culture in the Southwest with the Living Sky Casino Round Dance at the Sky Centre. Event starts with Pipe Ceremony & Feast at 5 pm. Midnight Lunch to be served. Giveaway Special. Emcees: Howard Walker and Sandford Strongarm. Stick man: Bradley Goodwill. For more info contact Trevor @ (306) 778-5759. 

WHL Hockey: Broncos vs. Blades - Saturday, February 18
The Swift Current Broncos play the Saskatoon Blades, 7 pm, Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin St E. Information and tickets: (306) 773-1509.

WHL Hockey: Broncos vs. Warriors - Monday, February 20
The Swift Current Broncos play the Moose Jaw Warriors, 2 pm, Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin St E. Information and tickets: (306) 773-1509.

WHL Hockey: Broncos vs. Raiders - Wednesday, February 22
The Swift Current Broncos play the Prince Albert Raiders, 7 pm, Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin St E. Information and tickets: (306) 773-1509.

Stir Crazy Blues Festival - Thursday, February 23 to Saturday, February 25
Make the winter blues go away! StirCrazy Blues Festival concerts are a great way to get out of the house, hear some great music and have a little fun. Presented by Blenders at the Lyric Theatre, 227 Central Ave N. Tickets and info: Shann at (306) 778-2686.

The Inclines - Friday, February 24 & Saturday, February 25
A tribute to Patsy Cline with the Inclines, at the Living Sky Casino Sky Centre. Tickets: (306) 778-5759 or www.livingskycasino.ca/boxoffice.

Stuart McLean & The Vinyl Café - Monday, February 27
One of Canada's most beloved storytellers and a best-selling author, Stuart McLean, performs live at the Living Sky Casino Sky Centre. Tickets: (306) 778-5759 or www.livingskycasino.ca/boxoffice.

Improv Night at the Lyric - Thursday, February 29
Come out for a great evening of entertainment where you, the audience, get the opportunity to be a part of the show. Doors: 7:30 pm. Show: 8:00 pm. At the Lyric Theatre downtown. $5 at the door. Call (306) 741-5317 for more information.

March

Youth Open Stage - Friday, March 2
At the Lyric Theatre downtown. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. Music starts at 8:00 P.M. Performers admitted free - $3 for audience members. For more information, contact Denise at (306) 741-3284.

Kent Tate: Movies for a Pulsing Earth - Saturday, March 3 to Sunday, April 29
This exhibition brings Kent Tate's art practise full circle, combining Kent's recent movies with new sculptures along with a re-mixed soundtrack of the earth's magnetosphere to explore places both far and near, real or imagined. Exhibition at Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Info: (306) 778-2736.

WHL Hockey: Broncos vs. Ice - Tuesday, March 6
The Swift Current Broncos play the Kootenay Ice, 7 pm, Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin St E. Information and tickets: (306) 773-1509.

Step into Spring Home & Leisure Show - Friday, March 9 to Sunday, March 11
The 32nd Annual Step into Spring Home & Leisure Show at Kinetic Park features 60 exhibitors and is the largest trade show in Southwest Saskatchewan. For information call the Swift Current Ag & Ex at (306) 773-2944.

WHL Hockey: Broncos vs. Raiders - Saturday, March 10
The Swift Current Broncos play the Prince Albert Raiders, 7 pm, Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin St E. Information and tickets: (306) 773-1509.

Write Out Loud: Byrna Barclay and Brenda Niksala - Sunday, March 11
An evening of stimulating author readings, featuring authors Byrna Barclay and Brenda Niksala. At the Lyric Theatre downtown with musical entertainment and great company.

The King's Singers - Monday, March 12 & Tuesday, March 13
Championing the work of young and established composers, The King's Singers remain consummate entertainers with a delightfully British wit. See them at the 7th performance in the Swift Current Allied Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Series, 8 pm, Sky Centre. Tickets: (306) 778-5759, www.livingskycasino.ca/boxoffice.

WHL Hockey: Broncos vs. Blades - Friday, March 16
The Swift Current Broncos play the Saskatoon Blades, 7 pm, Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin St E. Information and tickets: (306) 773-1509.

Blenders presents: New Country Rehab - Saturday, March 17
The band's unique Outlaw Indie Country sound channels Hank Williams Sr. as much as Arcade Fire to create exciting new music. See them perform live at the Lyric Theatre. Doors open: 8:00 pm; Music starts at 9:00 pm.  Tickets available at Pharmasave ticket centre or call Shann (306) 778-2686.

Coffeehouse Evening with Kent Tate: Movies for a Pulsing Earth - Friday, March 23
Reception hors d’ oeuvres, cash bar, and a live music performance. $5.00 cover charge. Starting at 7:30 pm enjoy a Walk & Talk Tour with artist, Kent Tate. At Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Information: (306) 778-2736.

Regina Symphony Chamber Orchestra - Friday, March 30
The Regina Symphony Chamber Orchestra will charm and inspire you with a fantastic concert of classical favourites that is sure to warm your heart in the 8th performance of the Swift Current Allied Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Series, 8 pm at the Sky Centre. Tickets: (306) 778-5759 or www.livingskycasino.ca/boxoffice.

Blenders presents: Michael Rault Band - Saturday, March 31
Michael Rault's music is stuck in time but pulled kicking and screaming and rocking and rolling and raw and beautiful into today. See him perform live at the Lyric Theatre. Doors open: 8:00 pm; Music starts at 9:00 pm.  Tickets available at Pharmasave ticket centre or call Shann (306) 778-2686.

April

Swift Current & District Music Festival - April 1 to 5; April 16 to 28
The Swift Current & District Music Festival is a music festival for youth performers from our community, featuring approximately 500 performances at various schools, churches and venues around Swift Current. Performances include: Voice/Strings, Band/Primary Piano and Piano, culminating in a Festival Xtravaganza.

Blenders presents: Whitehorse - Tuesday, April 24
Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet tie the musical knot with the debut of their new band, Whitehorse, marrying their talent and chemistry on stage as a smoldering duo. See them live at the Lyric Theatre. Doors open: 7:00 pm; Music starts at 8:00 pm.  Tickets available at Pharmasave ticket centre or call Shann (306) 778-2686.

49° x 110° Spring Conference & AGM - Wednesday, April 25 to Thursday, April 26
49° x 110° features guest speakers, workshops and trade show exhibits from across Southwest Saskatchewan. Held at the Sky Centre in Swift Current. For information call (306) 778 -9174.

Write Out Loud: Lynn Coady - Sunday, April 22
An evening of stimulating author readings, featuring author Lynn Coady. At the Lyric Theatre downtown with musical entertainment and great company.

May

Fernando Varela - Friday, May 4
Fernando's global performances span more than 24 countries, to critical acclaim and being referred to as the Puerto Rican Pavarotti and the Latino Bocelli. The final performance of the Swift Current Allied Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Series, 8 pm at the Sky Centre. Tickets: (306) 778-5759, www.livingskycasino.ca/boxoffice.

Leslie Potter & Alicia Popoff: Third Sound - Saturday, May 5 to Saturday, June 30
Alicia Popoff works mainly in acrylic, encaustic, and mixed media. Les Potter's sculptures produced in constructed form welded steel, express a fascination with energy and dynamics. Exhibition at Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Info: (306) 778-2736.

Blenders presents: Ron Sexsmith - Thursday, May 10
Ron is a singer-songwriter acclaimed by a galaxy of artists from Bob Dylan to Elton John, Chris Martin to Michael Bublé, Steve Earle to Lucinda Williams. See him perform live at the Lyric Theatre. Doors open: 7:00 pm; Music starts at 8:00 pm.  Tickets available at Pharmasave ticket centre or call Shann (306) 778-2686.

June

Long Day's Night Music Festival - Thursday, June 21 to Saturday, June 23
Celebrate three of the longest days of the year with great music and lots of fun under a big-top tent at the Long Day's Night Music Festival, Marston Street & 11th Avenue SW. For festival passes and individual performance tickets, call Shann at (306) 778-2686.

Windscape Kite Festival - Saturday, June 23 to Sunday, June 24
The skies above Swift Current will fill with a colorful array of some of the most unique kites North America has to offer. Internationally acclaimed and award winning, Windscape Kite Festival is a family-friendly, free-admission festival, at Marston Street & 11th Avenue SW in Swift Current.

Frontier Days Fair & Rodeo - Thursday, June 28 to Sunday, July 1
Swift Current's biggest event of the year is Frontier Days: enjoy CCA rodeo, horse and cattle shows, midway rides and grandstand concerts, all at Kinetic Park.

July

Summer Chautauqua - Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8
Return to the 1920s, with Summer Chautauqua, where travelling shows captivated local audiences. Listen to lectures, musicians and raconteurs, drink sarsaparilla and eat corndogs, and enjoy world-class, touring theatre artists performing original and critically acclaimed work.

18th Annual Mennonite Heritage Village Watermelon Festival - Sunday, July 22
The 18th Annual Mennonite Heritage Village Watermelon Festival features watermelon, faspa and entertainment, from 2:30 - 5:30 at Mennonite Heritage Village, Kinetic Park.

September

Ranchman's Ridin' & Recitin' - Saturday, September 29
Watch "top hands" show off the working skills of the ranch cowboy, at Kinetic Park. Info: (306) 773-2944.