Looking to liven up your Thanksgiving? Here’s a mixture of local tours, activities, live music and performances that are taking place around the Queen City.
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If you need a reason to be thankful heading into the long weekend, look no further than a wide range of options on the local arts and entertainment calendar.
1. Suns rise for “dance party of the year”
The Regina-based Andino Suns return to The Exchange on Saturday night to release their new single, Tio Juanito’s, which is the title track of an upcoming phased-release EP.
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The South American-inspired folk rockers — and self-proclaimed “dance party specialists” — are joined by Regina’s Hutsul Drive, a Ukrainian party band that will kick off the evening’s “cultural dance-off.”
The Suns have twice been named global/world artist of the year at the Western Canadian Music Awards.
Their new EP is “a collection of live-off-the-floor jams blending psychedelic cumbia, calypso, and Andean folk,” says a preview on the venue’s website. “Kicking off this new chapter, Tio Juanito’s is a tribute to the salt-of-the-earth man who opened his basement to us nearly 15 years ago, and where we’ve been creating music ever since.”
For more information, go to theexchangelive.ca.
2. Music to light up Darke Hall
The Fretless are bringing a “celebration of music, creativity, and artistry that will leave you spellbound” to Regina’s Darke Hall on Saturday night.
The Juno-winning Canadian string quartet is touring in support of its latest album, Glasswing.
According to promotional materials, the show is a “multi-sensory” performance that showcases the group’s “innovation and artistry” by “transforming the traditional concert experience into a theatrical masterpiece.”
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The band is collaborating with “world-class theatrical set and lighting designers to create a harmonious blend of sound and sight.” It features 10 original compositions by the Fretless, including three tracks co-written and performed with Madeleine Roger, who’s an accomplished folk singer-songwriter from Winnipeg.
“The Glasswing Tour marks a new chapter in their decade-long musical evolution, bringing their renowned signature sound to new heights in a stunning visual and musical showcase,” says a news release.
Meanwhile, on Friday night at Darke Hall, Horizons Baroque presents Viva Italia — a special presentation of “Italian music from another age, performed by Regina’s finest musicians.”
Christian Robinson (violin), Marie-Noelle Berthelet (flute), Valerie Hall (harpsichord), and Simon Fryer (cello) join forces to present the music of classic Italian composers like Corelli, Castello, Turini, Merula, Gabrieli, and Geminiani.
Learn more at darkehall.ca.
3. Hungarian Folk Festival
The 46th Western Canadian Hungarian Folk Festival is hosting a gala performance on Sunday night at Darke Hall in a “celebration of community, culture, and the enduring charm of Hungarian folk traditions.”
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“Immerse yourself in the enchanting villages of Hungary and Transylvania through the magic of music and dance,” says a media release, which added that the show “promises to showcase stunning performances by talented dance groups from across Western Canada.
“With elaborate choreography, authentic costumes, and live musical accompaniment, you will be drawn into the essence of Hungarian heritage and festivity.”
More info at darkehall.ca.
4. The Murphy Family Tour
The popular Regina Cemetery Tours are returning this Sunday — and every Sunday (4 p.m.) for the rest of October.
Ticket availability for the 90-minute tours may be limited.
“Discover the historic legacy of the seven members of the Joseph and Rachel Murphy clan who are interred at the Regina Cemetery,” says the tour’s website. “Their grandson, storyteller Vincent Murphy, will join your host Kenton de Jong on this exclusive, interesting and entertaining evening cemetery tour.”
Patrons can pre-register online before meeting at the Regina Cemetery gates across from Young’s Memorials (4th Ave. and Scarth St.).
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And don’t forget your flashlight!
For more info, visit reginacemeterytours.ca.
5. Farmers’ farewell
The Regina Farmers’ Market (RFM) is holding its final outdoor event of the year on Saturday (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Confederation Park.
Starting Oct. 19, the Saturday markets are moving indoors to Banner Hall in REAL District (entry through the Queensbury Convention Centre).
Learn more at realdistrict.ca or reginafarmersmarket.ca.
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