Tag Archives: Arts
A unique music experience for the entire family
Are you looking for a unique musical experience the entire family can enjoy? Consider the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival located in the splendor of the Ness Creek Festival Site,...
Jun 11, 2019 The Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival takes place at the Ness Creek Festival Site, August 16-18. (submitted photo)
St. Brieux woman behind Saskatchewan Sisterhood road trip launches book
The St. Brieux woman who took a seven-week trip around Saskatchewan to highlight and connect women will be taking her story to Melfort with her latest book launch.Amanda Perrot from St. Brieux started...
Jun 05, 2019 Amanda Perrot of Grounded Goodness in St. Brieux has launched her book that focuses on last year's Saskatchewan Sisterhood road trip. (submitted photo/Amanda Perrot)
Manitou Beach resident releases audiobook while continuing search for kidney donor
Another milestone is being celebrated by the Manitou Beach author and artist who is known for his monumental murals across the country.Michael Gaudet wrote his first book, Dancing with Rejection: A Be...
May 28, 2019 Manitou Beach resident Micheal Guadet's first book is now available as an audiobook. (submitted photo/Micheal Gaudet)
Melfort sculptor Rob Jung creates 'Weeping Willow' as part of meditation garden in the city
After 333 hours, the 'Weeping Willow' sculpture to be installed at the Melfort Communities in Bloom (CIB) meditation garden is now complete.Local welder and sculptor Rob Jung said his vision for the p...
May 14, 2019 Rob Jung's Weeping Willow sculpture is on display at city hall until it moves to the meditation garden at Mount Pleasant cemetery. (Facebook/City of Melfort)
25 years and counting for Melfort Dance Centre
The Melfort Dance Centre will put a cap on it's 25th year with their annual recital this weekend.Owner Paulette Puetz opened the doors of her business in September 1994 where she provided instruction ...
May 11, 2019 Tiny tots group performs at dance recital on Friday night (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)
Melfort museum launches phase two of 'thanks for the planks' campaign
The museum in Melfort is looking for donations to replace planks on the boardwalk in their pioneer village.Phase two of 'thanks for the planks' has a goal of $5,000 to make repairs, replace and make a...
May 08, 2019 Pioneer village on Melfort museum grounds. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)
Funds raised, Manitou Reflections project to go ahead
The funds have been raised to make an art piece at Manitou Beach a reality.Three local artists have teamed up to create the Manitou Reflections project which is a curved stainless steel wall that will...
Apr 30, 2019 Manitou Reflections is a stainless steel wall to be installed at Little Manitou Lake. (submitted photo/Michael Gaudet)
Mural installed to commemorate Manitou Beach centennial
The community hall at Manitou Beach is now home to the latest mural by Manitou artist Michael Gaudet.The 'Manitou Memories' mural is an art installation to commemorate the resort village's centennial....
Apr 24, 2019 Michael Gaudet with mural he painted for Manitou Beach centennial. (submitted photo/Daniel Bushman, Watrous Manitou)
Meditation garden to be installed at Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Melfort Communities in Bloom is putting their focus on a meditation garden at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.Over half of the $24,000 required to build has already been fundraised. Shannon Marshall said the ...
Apr 16, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Local artist named finalist for national award
A woman whose work will be very familiar to people living in the Prince Albert and northeast region, is receiving more national recognition.Catherine Blackburn who lives in Leask is one of 25 finalist...
Apr 16, 2019 Catherine Blackburn's "New Age Warriors" exhbit was shown at the Mann Art Gallery last September. (Facebook/Catherine Blackburn)