Tag Archives: Arts
Northern author launching latest novel at upcoming reading
Local author Miriam Krner is inviting residents to celebrate the launch of her new book Qaqavii at a reading Thursday at La Ronge's Alex Robertson Public Library."It's about a young girl whose mom bel...
Apr 10, 2019 Miriam Körner with one of her sled dogs at her home near La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Annual music festival underway in La Ronge
About 50 performers will be judged at the La Ronge and Area Music Festival held this week at the Alliance Church. That's according to President Stephen Bagwell, who said all together there will be nea...
Apr 10, 2019 Piano and vocal are the most popular categories at the music festival. (submitted photo/Stephen Bagwell)
CCHS students receive provincial recognition for Remembrance Day essays
Sisters who attend Churchill Community High School in La Ronge have received provincial recognition for essays they wrote about Remembrance Day. It was all part of a national contest organized by the ...
Apr 05, 2019 Lily and Hannah Preikschat stand with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 371 President Shaune Lapworth. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Artist selected to have painting series exhibited throughout Saskatchewan for three years
Air Ronge artist Donna Langhorne's latest painting series The Common Truths will tour the province for three years through the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils. "I applied with them twice an...
Apr 01, 2019 Donna Langhorne recently finished her latest series of paintings. (submitted photo/Donna Langhorne)
SMVS among schools preparing for Northern Drama Festival
A live-performance by Senator Myles Venne School (SMVS) students using shadow movements will be part of the Northern Drama Festival next month in Buffalo Narrows. The annual festival is made possible ...
Mar 19, 2019 Students at Senator Myles Venne School are preparing for a drama festival next month. (submitted photo/Lacey Eninew)
Iconic Saskatchewan artist Joe Fafard dies
An internationally-renowned artist from Saskatchewan has died.According to a media release from the family, Joe Fafard passed away on Saturday at his home in Lumsden."Joe died the way he lived, simply...
Mar 16, 2019 Saskatchewan artist Joe Fafard died at his home in Lumsden on March 16. (MFK Solutions)
Beauty and the Beast production showcasing high-quality costumes and backdrops
Fans of the 1991 animated Disney film Beauty and the Beast won't be disappointed with the live-stage adaptation performed by local students this week. Intricate costumes, detailed backdrops and famili...
Mar 15, 2019 Elaborate costumes are part of the Beauty and the Beast performance. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
DREAMer project creates music with students from Senator Myles Venne School
The DREAMer Tribal Showcase was at Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Senator Myles Venne School Monday introducing students to the art of making music. "The project was put together in partnership with Thund...
Mar 11, 2019 Project Director Adam Jack works with students to write song lyrics. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Plenty of local talent among the SCMA nominees
The Saskatchewan Country Music Association has released the nominees for the 30th annual Saskatchewan Country Music Awards. There are over a dozen artists with a Prince Albert and region connection.Am...
Mar 04, 2019 Tenille Arts is nominated in six categories (Submitted/SCMA) : Glenn Hicks
Dubnick wins award for winter landscape fabric artwork
Caron Dubnick of La Ronge won the Kyla Art Group Landscape Award earlier this month at the annual Juried Winter Festival Art Show and Sale, held at the Mann Art Gallery in Prince Albert. Artists were ...
Feb 27, 2019 La Ronge's Caron Dubnick won an award this month for the fabric piece shown above. (Submitted photo/Hilary Johnstone)