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Sangin' With The Lonesome Weekends!!
Saturday, February 4, 2012
7:00pm until 1:00am
THE GERMAN CLUB 1727 St. John Street

First you drank with TLW now they'd like you to sing with them. They'll bring the live country karaoke machine, you bring your best performance of classic country hits. Here's a partial list of the songs you can sign up for - see the full list @ the Facebook event page>>

1. For The Turnstiles - Neil Young

2. I'll Be Your Baby T...onight - Bob Dylan

3. Wham Bam - Buck Owens

4. Drivin' Nails - Ernest Tubb

5. Crazy Arms - Ray Price

6. Suzie Q - CCR

7. Amanda - Waylon Jennings

8. Tennessee Whiskey - George Jones

9. The Weight - The Band

10. Family Tradition - Hank Williams Jr.

... and more! @: Facebook event page

Fur Eel/The Fortunate Isles/Fly Points @ The Distrikt
Saturday, February 11, 2012
8:30pm until 11:30pm
The Distrikt Live Music Venue
1326 Hamilton Street, Regina

3 of Regina's most promising musical acts will share the stage at The Distrikt for one unforgettable evening! Bring your dancing shoes and be prepared for one of the most legendary shows the Queen City has seen in a long time!

Tickets ON SALE NOW at:

-St Johns Music
... -B Sharp Music
-Through any band member

Tickets are $10 in advance and will be more at the door.

Doors are at 8:30, First band starts at 9:30

Drink specials before 10:00

This event is 19+ , so sorry in advance to any minors that want to get funky!

Facebook event page

The Mid-Winter Ceilidh
February 4th, 2012
Various venues

The Mid-Winter Ceilidh is a full night of great entertainment, including a performance by the host band, The City of Regina Pipe Band, dancing, a fun instructional session on Irish Ceili dancing, and of course the feature sets from the feature bands. Last year's Ceilidh SOLD OUT and a number of VERY disappointed people, were turned away, so be sure to get your tickets early! They are available now on the web site, or in early January in the ticket locations.

This year's Ceilidh [Saturday, 8pm] is going to feature three fantastic local bands: The Scott Benson Band, Downbeat and Celtica! The Ceilidh will have all the great Celtic entertainment it always has, and we'll close out this year's event with a rock n' reel set from Regina's favourite Celtic rockers!

For more information, tickets, complete artist line up go to: www.reginacelticfestival.org

Facebook event page

Making Love in a Canoe
The Golden Apple Theatre
Tuesday, January 31, through Sunday, February 5 (all performances are at 8 p.m.). Artesian on 13th - 2627 13th Avenue

Created and performed by Regina-born Kyle Golemba, Making Love in a Canoe is a celebration of the finest in Canadian musical theatre.

Equal parts tour guide, aficionado, and showman, in this unique production Kyle will take you on a journey through our home and native land’s musical triumphs from Anne of Green Gables to Larry’s Party, and everything in between.

More info, show times, ticket prices etc @:
www.goldenappletheatre.com/shows

LIMELIGHT – An Exquisite Collaboration of Live Music and Dance
Sunday, February 12th at 7:30 pm
Conexus Arts Centre

Two wonderfully talented and successful Saskatchewan based organizations are coming together for an unforgettable performance in Regina entitled, “Limelight”. For one night only the show will feature elite, pre-professional artists from the Youth Ballet Company of Saskatchewan and the South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra. The show will take centre stage at the Conexus Arts Centre on Sunday, February 12th at 7:30 pm.

“Limelight,” a celebration of live music and dance will showcase exciting and dramatic works such as “Ballet for Life” a powerful piece about being alive set to the classic music of Queen; Aaron Copland’s “Rodeo” a fun and lively work; “A Secret Society,” which is sure to move and inspire, created to the wonderful music of Avro Part.

Richard Zimich, Artistic Director of Youth Ballet Company of Saskatchewan, explains that, “the program has been designed to be at times full-on energy, balanced with beautiful and moving pieces as well as uplifting and joyful excerpts. It is incredibly special to be bringing these two organizations together for such a monumental performance in honour of the 10th Anniversary of our performing Company.”

Tickets for “Limelight” are now on sale through the Conexus Arts Centre Box Office by calling 525.9999 or online at: www.conexusartscentre.ca
A pre-show dinner package is also available and can be purchased through the Youth Ballet Company of Saskatchewan office at 352.9908.