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At Wanuskewin Heritage Park, you can walk in the footsteps of our First Nations people as you explore cultural activities dating back 6,000 years.

You’re unique and so is the way you like to travel! Why take someone else’s vacation? Come to Saskatoon and enjoy a travel adventure that is tailored to your individual interests and tastes.

Which of these travel experiences best describes what you’re looking for?

Determining your ideal vacation type is a great way to make the most of your visit to Saskatoon!

Global theatre performers will stage 33 different shows this year at The PotashCorp Fringe Theatre and Street Festival, July 30 to August 8. Street performers, along with craft and food vendors, add to the festival fun!

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Get playful!

If you’re looking for a fun and playful experience, Saskatoon is sure to appeal, with an endless array of exciting things to see and do! Festival fun unfolds at a dizzying pace, creating a summer buzzing with excitement.

Our city’s passion for festivals began 129 years ago with the Saskatoon EX. Taking place August 4 to 9, this six-day extravaganza of superstar entertainment, midway mania and carnival fare is one of the province’s largest tourism events of the year. New thrills and chills await this year with the addition of the scream-worthy Blitzer roller coaster!

Saskatoon’s Pride Festival is a week-long festival that grows in size and stature with every year. The 2015 festival theme, “Live Out Loud,” will be celebrated with can’t-miss events from June 7 to 14. Highlights will include the Mosaic Art and Fashion Show on Thursday, June 11 and the downtown Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13.

Generations of Saskatonians have treasured the family memories created at Kinsmen Park. The gorgeous park has been rejuvenated with the new PotashCorp Playland, featuring a sky-high Ferris wheel, colourful animal-themed carousel, a play area with water features and the highly anticipated Canpotex Train – a scale replica of a CP freight train that will take families on an extended ride through Kinsmen Park.

Every day in Saskatoon offers a new culinary adventure, whether you’re indulging in gastronomic feasts created by top chefs or grabbing a tasty

The Saskatoon EX is one of Saskatchewan’s largest summer festivals, taking place August 4 to 9.

bite at a neighbourhood bistro or roving food truck. The YXE Street Food Festival, taking place September 19 at River Landing showcases incredible food truck delights, all in one spot!

as a great social experience. Savour the market’s brilliant colours, spicy scents and incredible edibles. Local producers and artisans are eager to share their passion for local wares!

Connect to our culture Make a cultural connection with Saskatoon by sharing in our local treasures. Creative expression abounds at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Affinity Gallery, which showcases our province’s finest artists. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, fascinating exhibits are planned throughout the summer in the gallery and delightful boutique. Stop by and you may even be able to meet one of the artists!

A visit to Saskatoon is a chance to test new ideas and sample other cultures. Our city’s two leading theatrical festivals are sure to capture your imagination. Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan has garnered national acclaim for 30 years for its unique contemporary and traditional productions of Shakespearean plays, staged in large tents on the riverbank. This year, from July 8 to August 23, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan once again breaks with tradition by partnering with Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company to present a bold and modern production of Othello, from a First Nations perspective. Othello performs in repertory with the witty comedy Much Ado About Nothing.

The PotashCorp Fringe Theatre and Street Festival is a celebration of artistic freedom, taking place July 30 to August 8.

Independent theatre performers from around the world will stage 33 different shows, along with free outdoor entertainment, craft vendors and food stands out on the street.

The Saskatoon Farmers’ Market is a food lover’s delight as well

Authentic Saskatoon Saskatoon has so much to offer someone looking for an authentic Saskatchewan experience, including many opportunities to live our history and feel immersed in our diverse cultures. The Western Development Museum will transport you back in time to Saskatoon’s early ‘Boomtown’ days, with the longest indoor main street in Canada. At special events like PionEra, you can lend a helping hand and churn the butter. Stop by the photo studio where you can dress in 1900-period costume and take a souvenir home of your visit.

Take a walking tour through Saskatoon’s historic Riversdale district and reflect on our city’s past. The neighbourhood is enjoying a renaissance, with fabulous new eateries, boutiques and entertainment venues. Pop into Collective Coffee for a java fix – this popular spot is a hub for the creative and youthful Riversdale neighbourhood.

Experience the beauty of Saskatoon’s gorgeous river valley by exploring the scenic Meewasin Trail, named one of the Top 10 Greatest Hikes in Canada by Reader’s Digest. Walk or bike some (or all) of the 64-km trail, which not only leads to scenic vistas, it’s a pathway to numerous cultural attractions including museums and interpretive sites.

At Wanuskewin Heritage Park, walk in the footsteps of our First Nations people and participate in cultural activities dating back 6,000 years. Try your hand at tipi raising, cooking bannock HOT TIMES SUMMER 2015

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The Western Development Museum is a living museum, where you can experience the lifestyle of early prairie pioneers.

or test your skill with a bow and arrow. The park’s magnificent trails lead to some of the most extensive archaeological finds in North America, all within walking distance of one another. See the archaeological dig team in action May 8 to June 20 (Monday through Friday), from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

You’ll feel right at home!

Saskatoon welcomes you with our laid-back lifestyle and warm prairie hospitality. You’ll quickly feel at home as you settle into one of our city’s beautifully appointed hotels, and check out our amazing shops and restaurants.

The Prairie Lily Riverboat Cruise is a relaxing way to explore Saskatoon, whether you’re a visitor or a long-time resident. Onehour riverboat tours depart daily from the dock by the Mendel Art Gallery, offering a unique way to appreciate the natural beauty of our river valley and learn fascinating facts about Saskatoon.

Scrumptious dinner cruises are on offer for Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as Sunday brunch.

Get together with family and friends at the Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. This National Historic Site boasts beautiful gardens, restored heritage buildings and the province’s only CAZA accredited zoo, with everything from grizzly bears to a red panda!

Golf enthusiasts will relish the variety of courses in and around Saskatoon. Choose from seven different golf courses, including three public courses operated by the City of Saskatoon. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced golfer, you’ll find a level of play that’s just right for your game. Play a round and you’ll learn why our province has more golf courses per capita than anywhere else in Canada!

Whatever your travel style, you can maximize the enjoyment of your stay in our city by asking for Tourism Saskatoon’s FREE Experience Pass when you book at one of 20 participating hotels.

The pass allows recipients to choose from 20 of Saskatoon’s best festivals, attractions, shopping and dining experiences. For details, see the ad on page 23 of this guide or watch for the symbol next to participating offers.

Start planning your getaway to Saskatoon today, by visiting tourismsaskatoon.com, or call one of their summer Experience Experts at 1.800.567.2444.

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A unique and relaxing way to explore Saskatoon’s scenic river valley is aboard The Prairie Lily.

Get together with family and friends at the Forestry Farm Park and Zoo.

MAY EVENTS On now to May 17 Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company presents Crees in the Caribbean Studio 914 On now to May 23 The Narrative Dish Affinity Gallery (SCC) On now to June 7 Fifth World Mendel Art Gallery Terry Billing and Dee Gibson: Time and Water Mendel Art Gallery

May 10 Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan TCU Place Keeping up with the Keepers Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo May 13-14 Saskatoon Fireside Singers present The Wizard of Oz TCU Place Joel Plaskett Broadway Theatre

* Dates are subject to change ** For more information about these events, go to tourismsaskatoon.com May 23 Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Master Series: The People’s Choice TCU Place

May 28 Bettye Lavette Broadway Theatre Saskatoon Fiddle Orchestra’s 11th Annual Spring Show Broadway Theatre Season Opener Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

School Art Mendel Art Gallery **Mendel Art Gallery closes permanently June 7 On now to June 21 1812: One War Four Perspectives Diefenbaker Canada Centre

May 16 Diana Krall TCU Place Amati Quartet in Concert Knox United Church May 16-18 Bikes on Broadway Race Broadway district

Marquis Downs Live Thoroughbred races every Friday and Saturday evening beginning May 29 and finishing September 5. (Sept 11 and 12 rainout days if needed)

May 18 Opening Day at Batoche National Historic Site

Carousel of Dance Broadway Theatre

May 23-29 NatureCity Festival Various locations May 23-31 Wood ’15 Innovation Place May 24 Country Dance FFS May 26 Charley Pride TCU Place

May 29 Coloplast Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Championship Physical Activity Complex (PAC) U of S May 29-JULY 11 Clay Studio Three 40th Anniversary Exhibition Affinity Gallery (SCC) May 30 Broadway ArtFest Broadway district The Comic Strippers Broadway Theatre Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club Season Opener Regatta Pike Lake Provincial Park

May 27 Great Lake Swimmers Broadway Theatre May 20 Dora the Explorer: Search for the City of Lost Toys TCU Place

May 27-30 Skills Canada National Competition Prairieland Park

May 21-23 Top of the Hops Prairieland Park Hall D

May 31 Saskatchewan Marathon Meewasin Valley trails Historical Clothing of the Late 19th Century Marr Residence

May 21 Tommy Emmanuel Broadway Theatre

Vesna Festival Prairieland Park

May 28-31 International Saskatchewan Salsa and Bachata Congress Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre

May 26 The Debaters Broadway Theatre

May 8-10 The Man Show Prairieland Park May 9 Both Sides Now: The Great Canadian Songbook The Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre

May 29-31 Ritornello Chamber Music Festival Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium, Village Guitar and Amp, Mayfair United Church

May 28 Jesse Cook TCU Place HOT TIMES SUMMER 2015

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EXPERIENCE SASKATOON’S MYRIAD OF EVENTS AND FESTIVALS! May 13 –October 6

Great performances at TCU Place!

Come to downtown Saskatoon for your shows this summer! TCU Place has a great line-up for the summer of 2015. For fans of live theatre, the Saskatoon Fireside Singers are performing The Wizard of Oz on May 13 and 14.

If your kids are Dora the Explorer fans, the live show Dora the Explorer: Search for the City of Lost Toys will be in town May 20. We’ve got some great singer/songwriters coming in as well: Jesse Cook on May 28, John Mellencamp on July 13 and Don Williams on September 16. Riverdance will be performing four shows October 2 to 4. Our fabulous Premier Showcase will take place September 24 to 26 this year, and Spotlight on Seniors will be October 6. Don’t forget to check out tcutickets.ca for the most up-to-date events listing! Sit back in the plush theatre seats and enjoy the show!

May 23 -September 27

Summer rocks at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway!

Auto Clearing Motor Speedway enters its 10th season of high octane speed and big time thrills with Super Late Model, Pro Trucks, Sportsman, Street and Mini Stock, Legends and Bandolero Division racing! Stretching from May 23 to September 27, this summer will rock the race track with 18 regular race dates, the Canada Remembers Air Show on July 11 and 12, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series on July 15 and the Independent Grocers’ Monsters & Mayhem Festival on July 31 and August 1! Family fun and the great outdoors have never been matched up with more excitement! See autoclearingmotorspeedway.ca for all the info on the 2015 season.

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May 29 -September 5

Fast track to fun at Marquis Downs Marquis Downs is a unique and exciting setting for all sports enthusiasts. Meet your friends for the fast-paced action of Thoroughbred horse racing. Live on-track action starts May 29 and runs every Friday and Saturday evening until September 5, with a post time of 7:05 each night.

(Only exceptions: June 5-6 and August 7-8.)

Capture the excitement of Thoroughbred racing in true sporting style in the Terrace Dining Room, offering an excellent view of the track with full table service − the ultimate racing and dining experience. Experience the glassed-in Clubhouse seating, with adjacent Bistro, or relax in the indoor lounge. Want to be up close and feel the earth move? Enjoy a specialty drink and a BBQ burger on the tarmac, as the horses come “down the stretch!”

Party with the ponies at Marquis Downs! For information, call Prairieland Park at 306.931.7149 or toll-free at 1.888.931.9333. For all the latest updates, go to: marquisdowns.com.

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June 4-7

Half mile of hell!

The fast-paced excitement of Chuckwagon Racing will hit Saskatoon in June as the drivers and horses from the World Professional Chuckwagon Association make Marquis Downs a stop in their 2015 race schedule.

If you’ve never experienced the thrill of chuckwagon racing, here’s the opportunity to witness the outfits featured at the Calgary Stampede, as they circle the barrels and race the “Half Mile of Hell.” This popular extreme sport provides entertainment for the whole family. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

For information call Prairieland Park at 306.931.7149 or toll-free at 1.888.931.9333. For all the latest updates, go to: saskatoonex.com.

June 5 - 7

PotashCorp Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan is a family favourite The first weekend in June is Saskatoon’s favourite family festival!

The 27th annual PotashCorp Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan will be in full swing in Kiwanis Park from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7.

Enjoy some of the best live music and theatre created for young audiences. Participate in dozens of exciting, interactive on-site activities. This jam-packed event is sure to inspire thousands of children with live theatre, great music, and plenty of hands-on creative activities. Fan favourites such as Fossil Find and the Lego Community Build are returning, along with lots of totally new activities!

This year, the Festival runs over an entire weekend. There is truly something for the entire family to enjoy. Ride your bicycles to the Festival, grab lunch on site, and stay all day!

For more information, or to buy tickets online, visit: potashcorpchildrensfestival.com and “like” the Festival on facebook.com/yxekidsfest.

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June 13, 16, 18, 20

Saskatoon Opera presents Madama Butterfly

The moving story of Madama Butterfly has long been on Saskatoon Opera patrons’ most-requested list! Saskatoon Opera’s long-term artistic vision aims to integrate fresh ideas and insights into its productions, giving audiences a new view of classical opera. The artistic team includes nationally renowned Vancouver-based conductor Leslie Dala; Saskatchewan native and long-time director at the Canadian Opera Company, stage director Marilyn Gronsdal; and lighting/set designer Nicholas Blais, whose splendid designs for Magic Flute won rave reviews.

Three of the leading roles in Madama Butterfly are cast with a trio of young but established Canadian opera stars. In the title role, making her début with our company is soprano Michele Capalbo, who recently received accolades as Tosca at

Vancouver Opera and Ottawa Opera Lyra. Saskatoon Opera welcomes back tenor Adam Luther as Pinkerton, and Prince Albert native Peter McGillivray in the role of Sharpless.

Mezzo-soprano Charlotte Burrage, who is in her second year with the Canadian Opera Company, appears in the role of Suzuki. Accompanying the production will be the Saskatoon Opera Orchestra, with musicians drawn from the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra.

Saskatoon Opera’s performance venue, the Remai Arts Centre, is an intimate theatre space that invites the audience to experience every dramatic and musical nuance of Puccini’s thrilling masterpiece.

For details, visit saskatoonopera.ca. To purchase tickets, call 306.384.7727.

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June 29 – July 5

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2015-2016 Performing Season May 2, May 11 and May 23, 2015 The Saskatoon Children’s Choir offers young singers a rich and challenging experience.

All young people who enjoy singing are welcome to audition.

Preparatory Choir: ages 7-9 Apprentice Choir: ages 8-13 Concert Choir: ages 12-16

Photos by Shelly Balbar

The SIGA Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel, an official event of PGA Tour Canada, is offering a unique, professional golf experience to Western Canadian enthusiasts. Fans can take in some of the best golf played in Canada on one of the country’s most challenging courses, then stay and play The Dunes the way the pros played it. Check out our Hot Times ad on page 3 for more details and book your hotel and tee times today.

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JUNE EVENTS On now to June 7 Fifth World Mendel Art Gallery Terry Billing and Dee Gibson: Time and Water Mendel Art Gallery School Art Mendel Art Gallery **Mendel Art Gallery closes permanently June 7 On now to June 21 1812: One War Four Perspectives Diefenbaker Canada Centre ON NOW TO June 30 Feed Western Development Museum ON NOW TO JuLY 11 Clay Studio Three 40th Anniversary Exhibition Affinity Gallery (SCC)

June 6 Flamenco Expo Show Ecole canadienne française pavillon Gustove-Dubois June 7 Doors Open Various heritage buildings in Saskatoon

June 5 Zoo Crew PD Day Camp Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo

June 19 ZooGala Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo

June 7-14 Saskatoon Pride Festival Various locations

June 19-21 Western Canadian Arabian Breeder’s Horse Show Prairieland Park

June 18-21 MoSo Fest Various venues on Broadway

June 20 Motorcycle Ride for Dad Western Development Museum

June 11-20 (on select dates) Saskatoon Opera presents Madama Butterfly Remai Arts Centre

June 21 National Aboriginal Day Wanuskewin Heritage Park

June 12-14 Shrine Circus Prairieland Park June 13-14 Saskatoon Blitz Prairieland Park

June 4-7 Saskatoon World Chuckwagon Races Championship Prairieland Park

June 17-21 Quilters: The Musical The Barn Playhouse

National Aboriginal Day Batoche National Historic Site June 24 Saint Jean Baptiste Day Celebrations École canadienne-française Street Stock Showcase Auto Clearing Motor Speedway June 24-28 Quilters: The Musical The Barn Playhouse

June 14 Shania Twain SaskTel Centre Keeping up with the Keepers Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo

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June 16 Ed Sheeran SaskTel Centre

June 26-July 4 (on select dates) Saskatoon Summer Players present Shrek the Musical Remai Arts Centre June 26-July 5 ISF World Men’s Softball Championships Bob Van Impe Stadium and Gordie Howe Field June 27 WaterFront Craft Art Market Kiwanis Park (north side of Delta Bessborough Hotel) Mini Stock Showcase Auto Clearing Motor Speedway June 28 Subaru Western Triathlon Series (Ironman) Meewasin Valley Trail/Pike Lake

June 5-7 PotashCorp Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan Kiwanis Memorial Park Saskatoon Fashion and Design Festival Bottega Trattoria, Midtown Plaza, and River Landing

June 26 Zoo Crew PD Day Camp Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo

June 25-July 5 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Various locations

June 29-July 5 SIGA Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel – PGA Tour Canada Dakota Dunes Golf Links

July 8 – August 23

Much ado at Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival Stay in Saskatoon and experience Saskatchewan’s finest professional theatre performed live in a tent! Set along the beautiful banks of the South Saskatchewan River, this year’s season of summer theatre fun features a bold and modern First Nations-themed production of the great tragedy Othello, playing in repertory with a wild comedy adventure highlighting all of Shakespeare’s best wit and fun, Much Ado About Nothing. Also look forward to free events and activities on the Community Stage, special guest performances on the Festival Mainstage, Medieval Feasts, Sir Toby’s Tavern, and a beautiful riverfront deck open for all to enjoy! For tickets, call the box office at 306.652.9100 or Ticketmaster at 1.800.970.7328. For more information, visit shakespeareonthesaskatchewan.com.

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July 11

Feel the beat at Saskatoon Reggae & World Music Festival Celebrate Saskatoon’s cultural diversity in a funfilled family event featuring bands, dancers, workshops, Caribbean food and much more! The Saskatoon Reggae and World Music Festival takes place Saturday, July 11 at A.E. Graham Park, behind Victoria School and just off Broadway Avenue. The events begin at 12 noon, with workshops offering African/Caribbean dance, hoop dancing, drumming, reggae guitar and rhyme! Kids ages 12 and under are free, making this a great day for the whole family to enjoy. For tickets and more information, go to saskatoonreggaefestival.com.

July 11-12

Pion-Era 2015 brings history to life Pion-Era is celebrating 60 years in 2015 and we invite you to join us as we celebrate Saskatchewan’s agricultural history. This annual event offers a variety of activities for young and old alike. We’re offering demonstrations, displays and more fun on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12. Gates open at 9 a.m.; activities until 5 p.m. each day.

Harvest time comes alive during the Saskatchewan Story of Threshing. This demonstration is featured twice on Saturday and once on Sunday. See how harvest on the prairie progressed from human and horse power to gas and steam-powered machines. In the afternoon, the threshing show is followed by the Parade of Power in the Pioneer Circle.

Begin Saturday, July 11, with the Harvest Pancake Breakfast. Sunday events include the Hymn Sing and Interdenominational Church Service on Boomtown Street.

Enjoy a scrumptious Sunday Brunch with entertainment for all ages. Returning this year is the popular Children’s Tent with ongoing activities and entertainment on Saturday and Sunday.

Visitors can enjoy horse-and-wagon rides or send a telegram in Boomtown. Be sure to visit the Boomtown Photo Studio for an old-time photo that you will treasure for years. Chat with our Boomtown interpreters as they share their stories of long ago or pay a visit to our Blacksmith Shop to see iron forged into works of art.

For more information about Pion-Era 2015 and to purchase tickets to the Sunday Brunch, please call 306.931.1910. For more information, visit wdm.ca.

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July 14-19

Taste of Saskatchewan offers the ultimate tasting menu Conexus Credit Union presents A Taste of Saskatchewan Saskatoon’s festival of fabulous food featuring 30 of Saskatoon’s finest restaurants serving their house favourite dishes in beautiful Kiwanis Park from July 14 to 19. The menu is once again outstanding, from succulent entrées to delicious desserts to specialty coffees. Enjoy old favourites or try something new!

A Taste of Saskatchewan Stage will also feature over 50 of Saskatchewan’s premiere bands and performers during the

six days of the festival. Enjoy a Taste of Saskatchewan’s musical talents − including country, rock, Celtic, blues, reggae, salsa, jazz and pop! Credit Union Centre (CUC) will also be offering special prize packages during the festival to numerous CUC events.

Circle July 14 to 19 on your calendar and enjoy Saskatoon’s “Flavorite Event − A Taste of Saskatchewan − in Kiwanis Park.

For more details, visit tasteofsaskatchewan.ca.

July 26

Join the pet set at 10th Annual Pets in the Park Join thousands of animal lovers on Sunday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Kiwanis Memorial Park South for the 10th Annual Pets in the Park event. Bring your pet, “on leash” of course, to this very popular summertime event. Enjoy the great weather and wonderful atmosphere with activities including dog flyball demos, Saskatoon Police Canine Unit, Silent Auction, local pet-related trade booths as well as food and refreshments. Entertainment is provided by talented local and visiting musicians. You can even make your pet an internet celebrity by hashtagging your photos and thoughts to #yxepip! Saskatoon Pets in the Park raises funds to pay for the medical bills of homeless, sick and injured animals cared for by local animal welfare agencies: New Hope Dog Rescue, the Saskatoon SPCA, and SCAT Street Cat Rescue. Enjoy an entertaining day in the park with your best friends, two-legged and four! For more information, visit petsinthepark.ca or check us out on Facebook! Don’t forget to hashtag #yxepip!

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July 30 – August 8

PotashCorp Fringe Theatre & Street Festival an entertainment extravaganza Experience Saskatoon’s largest summer street festival, featuring free outdoor entertainment for the whole family, including food, crafts, music and more! Fringe Festival fun begins at 6 p.m. weekdays and at 12 noon on weekends. This year, look out for MORE free performances, more food and more summer fun at the PotashCorp Fringe!

Discover independent theatre at the PotashCorp Fringe, featuring 33 different theatre shows. Tickets are $14 online or purchase with cash at the six venues around Broadway.

Special theatre events include Preview Night on July 29 and Spoof Night on August 6 at the Broadway Theatre. More festival information is available at potashcorpfringe.ca or by calling 306.664.2239.

July 31 – August 3

Great eats, good times at Saskatoon Ribfest Join us July 31 to August 3 for fun and festivities at Saskatoon RibFest. Enjoy great BBQ ribs prepared by professional “Ribbers” from across Canada. The four-day family event will also offer great food, live music, kids’ fun area, craft vendors and a beer garden. Did we mention that admission, parking, children’s and music entertainment are FREE! Proceeds support local and International charities. Come on over to Diefenbaker 18 HOT TIMES SUMMER 2015

Park on the August long weekend and enjoy Saskatoon RibFest.

RibFest hours are Friday, July 31 from 4 p.m. to dusk; Saturday, Sunday and Monday (August 1-3) from 11 a.m. to dusk.

Saskatoon RibFest is organized by the Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon and Area. For more details, visit saskatoonribfest.com

August 4-9

Make memories at the Saskatoon EX The Saskatoon EX is Saskatchewan’s largest summer festival with six days of non-stop entertainment! Now in its 129th year, this annual event excites people of all ages featuring a variety of performers from large grandstand entertainment to a hypnotist, animal acts, high dive shows, extreme sports, a one-man band, Cirque acrobats and top-notch children’s entertainment!

Get into the EX spirit by attending the annual Saskatoon EX Parade, winding its way through downtown Saskatoon on August 4!

The SaskTel Grandstand Stage is always a popular destination, hosting performers from every genre of the music industry including many superstars. For the midway enthusiast, this year is very special with the addition of the 65-foot Blitzer roller coaster thrill ride along with many other feature rides for those who want to experience the unforgettable big thrills. For the

kids, an expanded Kidsville midway offers thrills and chills for the little ones.

A visit to the EX is not complete without taste-testing the many one-of-a-kind food items at the indoor food fair or along Concession Row featuring our famous Spudnuts. Join in the fun as a daily Mardi Gras parade winds its way through the midway, and end your day with a spectacular fireworks presentation.

The Saskatoon EX has a long-standing tradition of involving the community through a variety of competitions including the Saskatchewan Rise to Fame Talent Search and the Showcase of Arts.

The EX is the opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime!

For more information, call Prairieland Park at 306.931.7149 or 1.888.931.9333 or go to saskatoonexhibition.ca.

A celebration of Cultural Diversity Saturday, July 11 - 12 Noon-10pm A E Graham Park (behind Victoria School off Broadway) Various bands & ethnic performers Workshops include African/Caribbean Dance Hoop-Dance, Drumming 12 & Under FREE! For info & tickets visit

saskatoonreggaefestival.com

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August 13 – 15

Celebrate cultural diversity at Folkfest 2015 Folkfest invites you to explore our world in a single weekend and discover vibrant, exotic, heart-warming displays of culture that will warm the heart and excite the soul for a lifetime. We are beaming with pride and want everyone to experience ethnic foods and marvel at the high caliber cultural entertainment from right here at home and abroad!

Your Folkfest passport gives you UNLIMITED access to all 22 pavilions, free transportation on Folkfest shuttles which provide 15- to 20-minute service to all pavilions, major hotels and several park-and-ride locations. Passports are $16; children 12 years and under are admitted FREE when accompanied by an adult.

Be a part of Saskatoon’s pride in cultural diversity! For more information, call Folkfest at 306.931.0100 or visit saskatoonfolkfest.ca.

August 13 – 16

John Arcand Fiddle Fest is fun for the whole family!

The 18th Annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest is four days of affordable family fun taking place August 13 to 16. A one-time gate fee gives you access to all programming! Admission is just $25 for a day pass, $60 for the weekend; children 12 and under are admitted free. Your admission gives you access to daytime programming, nightly concerts, old-time dances, contests and the Métis Cultural Camp – all at no extra cost.

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Daytime programming features over 105 FREE workshops – from beginner to advanced − in fiddle, guitar, jigging and traditional Métis art forms. And, don’t forget there’s also a children’s activity area, on-site concession food and free unserviced camping. Free shuttle service to and from Saskatoon runs all four days. Get more details at johnarcandfiddlefest.com or call the festival office at 306.382.0111.

August 22

Meet your friends at Ukrainian Day in the Park Bring your lawn chair and come enjoy the Ukrainian spirit at Saskatchewan’s largest outdoor Ukrainian Festival on Saturday, August 22, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kiwanis Park (south of the Bessborough Hotel).

Hosted by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch, Ukrainian Day in the Park is celebrating its 13th year of stage performances, interesting cultural displays, fun and interactive children’s activities, plus a variety of souvenir vendors!

You can stay cool with a refreshing Ukrainian import beer in the beer gardens. Join us for lunch and enjoy all your favourite Ukrainian foods, locally prepared and presented by our vendors. Ukrainian Day in the Park is a free familyoriented public event. Don’t miss out on this celebration of Saskatchewan’s Ukrainian cultural identity right here in Saskatoon!

Like Ukrainian Day in the Park on Facebook or follow the festival on Twitter @ DayInPark.

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An explosive Labour Day Weekend awaits you at PotashCorp Fireworks Festival in Saskatoon on September 4 and 5.

Set along the picturesque South Saskatchewan River with downtown Saskatoon and the Meewasin River Valley as its backdrop, the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival features extraordinary cultural shows, live bands, family games and activities, and of course, fireworks choreographed to music!

The hub of activity for the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival is Friendship Park and Saskatoon’s spectacular River Landing, in the heart of Saskatoon.

Unique fireworks shows, designed by internationally renowned pyrotechnic experts, cap off Friday and Saturday and there’s plenty to enjoy! Take part in the renowned Fireworks Art Show and vote for your favourite firework night. To win prizes and for more information, visit potashcorpfireworksfestival.ca. Visit bestsaskatoonhotels.com for the best places to stay. All this and more! Don’t miss out − mark your calendar today!

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SUMMER CONTEST

WIN 2 tickets to SEE

Kelly Clarkson

in a corporate bOX Saturday OctOBER 10 SaskTel Centre One night stay at the Radisson Hotel

Black Car Service to and from the concert TO ENTER AND FOR COMPLETE CONTEST RULES VISIT: tourismsaskatoon.com/contests ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, August 14, 2015

JULY EVENTS On now to July 4 (select dates) Saskatoon Summer Players present Shrek the Musical Remai Arts Centre On now to July 5 Echoes in the Ice: Finding Franklin’s Ship Western Development Museum SIGA Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel- PGA Tour Canada Dakota Dunes Golf Links

July 10-AugUST 9 Chickens Station Arts Centre, Rosthern

July 4 Kidfest Batoche National Historic Site

July 11-12 Canada Remembers Our Heroes Airshow Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

JulY 8-AUGUST 23 Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Across from Kinsmen Park on Spadina Cres. E. July 9-11 Experience Downtown Sidewalk Sale 2nd Avenue from 20th to 23rd Streets, and 21st Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues

July 26 Pets in the Park Kiwanis Memorial Park July 14-19 A Taste of Saskatchewan presented by Conexus Credit Union Kiwanis Memorial Park JuLY 16-19 Marvel Universe Live!

SaskTel Centre

Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase – Light Horse Prairieland Ag Centre Pion-Era Western Development Museum

Dirty Donkey Mud Run Blackstrap Provincial Park July 4-6 Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase Livestock shows Prairieland Ag Centre

July 24-AUGUST 2 Saskatoon International Tennis Federation Futures Tennis Tournament Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club

July 11 Saskatoon Reggae and World Music Festival A.E. Graham Park (behind Victoria School)

ON NOW TO JuLY 11 Clay Studio Three 40th Anniversary Exhibition Affinity Gallery (SCC) July 1 Optimist Canada Day Celebrations Diefenbaker Park

* Dates are subject to change ** For more information about these events, go to tourismsaskatoon.com

Ness Creek Music Festival 20km north east of Big River, SK July 18 Fort Fest 2015 Fort Battleford National Historic Site

July 22 Journey SaskTel Centre

July 30-AUGUST 8 PotashCorp Fringe Theatre and Street Festival Broadway district July 31-AUGUST 1 Monsters and Mayhem: Outlaws of Motorsports Auto Clearing Motor Speedway July 31-AUGUST 3 Saskatoon RibFest Diefenbaker Park

RCMP Musical Ride Fort Battleford National Historic Site July 14-15 Velocity Prairie Thunder NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Race Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

July 27-31 Canadian Women’s Amateur Golf Championship Riverside Country Club

Back to Batoche Days Batoche National Historic Site

July 19 Brits by the Bus Show and Shine 21st Street and Spadina Crescent July 13 John Mellencamp TCU Place

July 27-30 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association (SBRA) Finals Prairieland Park

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We’ve got FUN FOR ALL! Where moments become memories!

POTASHCORP PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN PARK Celebrate the magic of play at Saskatoon’s newly renovated PotashCorp Playland at Kinsmen Park. It is scheduled to reopen this summer with three star attractions, sure to delight children and adults alike. Soar high above the city on the new Ferris wheel or have a twirl on a bright and cheery carousel animal. Hop aboard for a whistle-stop tour on the Canpotex Train – a park favourite!

This replica modern-day freight train rolls along a new and longer loop.

Follow the pathways around the park or run free in the play areas. Work the pumps, troughs and valves in the water area or tackle the log climber and double cable ride in the sand. With many beautiful trees and rocks in the natural play space, it’s easy to forget you’re in the city centre. The play area is always open and there are no admission fees.

Watch for details at saskatoon.ca/potashcorpplayland.

Cruising down the South Saskatchewan THE PRAIRIE LILY The South Saskatchewan River flows through the heart of downtown Saskatoon and the best way to appreciate its sheer beauty is from the water. Cruising on The Prairie Lily, you see the natural beauty of the Meewasin Valley, majesty of the Bessborough Hotel, friendliness of River Landing and the personality of our living river. We travel from our dock by the Mendel Art Gallery, under four of Saskatoon’s eight bridges for a minimum one-hour journey. The Prairie Lily offers Friday and Saturday dinner cruises (as well as Sunday in July and August),

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Sunday brunch and is available for corporate and special event charters, in addition to our daily sailing schedule.

Registered for up to 120 passengers, the Lily has climatecontrolled cabins, is restroom-equipped, fully licensed, and sails rain or shine. At 107 tons and designed as a riverboat, the cruises are smooth, relaxing and a must-do activity in Saskatoon.

For more information about cruising on The Prairie Lily, call 306.955.5459 or visit theprairielily.com.

A Natural Place To Be SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO This is not your average zoo. The Sutherland Forest Nursery Station supplied early settlers with millions of trees and played a vital role in prairie development. Today, the Forestry Farm stands as a reminder of those simpler times and continues to foster a love of nature, ecology, family and friends.

Discover a vibrant collection of creatures, spaces to celebrate, magnificent gardens to stroll and a site steeped in history.

Don’t miss the PotashCorp Ark where special guests visit from other zoos. You may catch grizzly bears Koda and Mistaya wrestling in their home in the Kinsmen Bear Exhibit. Phoenix is the cutest little red panda who is also a permanent resident.

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is open daily. Park hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Zoo hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., May 1 through September 7. For more information, call 306.975.3382 or visit saskatoon.ca/zoo.

Go for the shopping, stay for the fun!

THE CENTRE Go for the shopping! The Centre offers over 100 stores and services including Saskatoon’s only Atmosphere, Best Buy, Indigo Books, Bath and Body Works, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, The Rider Store and Goodlife Fitness, plus well-known stores such as Sportchek, Shoppers Drug Mart, The Saskatoon Co-op Food Store and Urban Planet.

Stay for the fun! The Centre features Cineplex and Rainbow Cinemas with a combined total of 15 movie screens. Also discover The Centre East Galleries consisting of seven fine art galleries showcasing Saskatchewan talent.

Go for the shopping, stay for the fun! Visit The Centre at the corner of Circle Drive and Eighth Street East with two levels of free climate-controlled and above-ground parking. Browse thecentremall.com, facebook.com/ TheCentreSaskatoon; twitter.com/thecentresk or instagram. com/thecentresk

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AUGUST EVENTS On now to August 2 Saskatoon International Tennis Federation Futures Tennis Tournament Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club

* Dates are subject to change ** For more information about these events, go to tourismsaskatoon.com

August 11-30 Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash Remai Arts Centre

On now to August 3 Saskatoon RibFest Diefenbaker Park On now to August 8 PotashCorp Fringe Theatre and Street Festival Broadway district

August 13-15 Folkfest Various venues

On now to August 9 Chickens Station Arts Centre, Rosthern On now to August 23 Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Across from Kinsmen Park on Spadina Cres. E. August 4 Saskatoon Exhibition Parade Downtown Saskatoon August 4-9 Saskatoon Exhibition Prairieland Fair Grounds August 5-10 Baseball Canada Cup Cairns Field and Leakos Field August 7 Ghost Walk Fort Battleford National Historic Site August 8 Castrol 150 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway 30 HOT TIMES SUMMER 2015

August 13-16 18th Annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest Windy Acres (7km south west of Saskatoon, off Highway 60) August 19-23 Cheaper By The Dozen The Barn Playhouse August 21 Ghost Walk Fort Battleford National Historic Site

August 22 Ukrainian Day in the Park Kiwanis Memorial Park (Riversdale)

August 21-23 ROCK 102 Show and Shine Weekend Downtown Saskatoon

August 26-27 PotashCorp Wanuskewin Days Traditional Powwow Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Rock the River Delta Bessborough Gardens

August 26-30 Cheaper By The Dozen The Barn Playhouse

August 27 Symphony in the Park – The Music of ABBA Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo August 29 SLM Budweiser 150 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway August 28-30 Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse Futurity Prairieland Park

Walk, Jog or Roll!

THE MEEWASIN TRAIL Any time is a great time to head out to the Meewasin Trail to take in nature, culture and history. The Meewasin Trail, comprised of more than 80 km of riverbank trails in and around Saskatoon, is an uplifting place to visit.

Walk, jog, roll, and enjoy the many landscaped parks and natural areas Saskatoon has to offer.

Along the Meewasin Trail you can explore many of the city’s best known attractions including the Meewasin Valley Centre, Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Rotary International Peace

Plaza, River Landing, and Wanuskewin Heritage Park.

The Saskatoon Natural Grasslands also beckons with guided and self-guided nature trails of Saskatoon’s urban prairie.

Access points are found throughout the city, with maps and interpretive signage along the route.

For more information and an interactive trail brochure, call Meewasin at 306.665.6888 or visit meewasin.com. The Meewasin Administration Offices and the Meewasin Valley Interpretive Centre are located at 402 Third Avenue South.

Canoeing and Painting in the Wild CANOESKI DISCOVERY COMPANY If you’re looking for an inspiring outlet for your artistic impulses, here’s the trip for you! A secluded wilderness lodge in the heart of Saskatchewan’s picturesque Canadian Shield country is the base for four days of canoeing, painting, relaxing, swimming and simply soaking up the wilderness ambiance.

Free your creative spirit in the land that inspired the native rock art of ancient times. Join in the ageless tradition of open-air painting and leave with a treasured record of your encounter with northern Saskatchewan’s scenic rocky lakes and boreal forests.

This fully outfitted and guided canoe trip takes place in beautiful Lac La Ronge Provincial Park, about 430 km north of Saskatoon. Come and explore a breathtaking landscape bursting with virtual paintings just waiting to be actualized!

For more information, contact CanoeSki at 306.653.5693.

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Sizzling summer fun!

CITY OF SASKATOON RECREATION & SPORT Enjoy sizzling summer fun at City of Saskatoon leisure sites!

There are so many activities to choose from, you will never run out of fun things to do.

Take a dip in one of four outdoor pools, meet a new furry friend at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, splash around at a spray pad or paddling pool, participate in a playground program, show off your skills at a skateboard site, or practice your swing at one of the City’s three municipal golf courses! There are also seven indoor Leisure Centres open year-round; many with pools, waterslides, hot tubs, fitness rooms, walking tracks and special summer-only admission options!

Travelling to Saskatoon? Enjoy camping in the heart of the city at the beautifully landscaped Gordon Howe Campground. It’s only minutes from shopping, museums, restaurants, sports, river cruises, bicycle trails and more!

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/recreation.

Explore our river valley MEEWASIN INTERPRETIVE CANOE TOURS Enjoy the beauty of the South Saskatchewan River Valley from the river with an interpretive canoe tour in one of Meewasin’s ten-passenger voyageur canoes.

Paddle the river with a qualified canoe guide and experience the natural and cultural heritage of the South Saskatchewan River.

Canoe tours depart from Beaver Creek Conservation Area out onto the South Saskatchewan River, returning two to three hours later to the Beaver Creek launch site.

Charters for nine (one canoe), or 18 (two canoes) are available for booking.

Contact Meewasin Interpretive Canoe Tours in June, July and August by phone at 306.665-6887, or by email: meewasin@ meewasin.com. Beaver Creek Conservation Area is located 13 km south of Saskatoon following Lorne Avenue to Highway 219.

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Walk on the wild side BEAVER CREEK CONSERVATION AREA INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Beaver Creek Conservation Area Interpretive Centre invites you to explore nature trails winding through prairie, forest, creek, and river valley habitats. Experience interactive displays in the interpretive centre or enhance your visit by booking an interpreter to guide you through natural discoveries.

Beaver Creek Conservation Area is located 13 km south of the city following Lorne Avenue to Highway 219. During the summer months, Beaver Creek Conservation Area is open daily. For program information and hours of operation call 306.374.2474 or visit meewasin.com.

Meewasin – A Habitat for All! Meewasin Valley Interpretive Centre Start your discoveries here.

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Sensational Theatre Performances STATION ARTS CENTRE Chickens The award-winning Station Arts Centre is a renovated CN Station in Rosthern that has been converted into an Art Gallery, Performing Arts Theatre, Tea Room, and meeting/ seminar space. The Station Arts Centre presents an annual summer theatre production to sold-out audiences and will provide you with a unique cultural experience, a peek into the past and great food!

This season, the Station is serving up a second helping of Lucia Frangione’s Chickens! Directed by Peter Jorgensen, this musical comedy is a spicy omelet of life lessons and lofty ideas. It is also a tale of love’s survival. Pal and Liza are farmers scrambling to make ends meet when he decides to risk it all and raise a flock of exotic chickens. These barnyard birds

become a mirror of the couple’s life, reflecting fears, dreams and deepest desires common to us all. This toe-tapping hayloft hootenanny will set your heart a-flutter and leave you laughing!

Chickens runs July 10 through August 9, with 8 p.m. performances Tuesdays through Saturdays, and matinees on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Pre-show dinners are served in the Tea Room; reservations are required.

For more information and reservations, call 306.232.5332 or visit our website at stationarts.com. The Station Arts Centre is located beside the tracks on Railway Avenue as you enter Rosthern from Highway 11.

MUCH ADO Director: Pamela Haig Bartley

Director: Will Brooks

In Partnership With:

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Rob Armstrong stars as the loveable ogre in the Saskatoon Summer Player’s production of Shrek the Musical.

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SASKATOON SUMMER PLAYERS Shrek The Musical From June 26 to July 4, Saskatoon Summer Players is proud to present Shrek The Musical at the Remai Arts Centre.

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…”

And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wise-cracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand – and his name is Shrek (played by Rob Armstrong). Based on the Oscar-winning film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Awardwinning fairy tale adventure featuring a gigantic pink dragon and an entirely Saskatoon-based cast. This show is sure to be great fun for the entire family!

• 4-piece ensuite in each room • Fridge in every room • Minutes to downtown and the beautiful river valley • Across the street from University of Saskatchewan • Across the street from Royal University Hospital • In-room temperature controls • 40” LED Smart TV, Netflix & free movies • Free Continental breakfast • Access to full kitchen/laundry • Free parking • Free wireless internet • Free desktop computer access

Tickets are available through the Persephone Theatre Box Office at 306.384.7727, or at persephonetheatre.org.

Find ticket, production and volunteer information at saskatoonsummerplayers.ca. Follow SSP on Facebook and Twitter to receive behind-the-scenes exclusives!

BOOK AND LYRICS BY DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE MUSIC BY JEANINE TESORI ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY

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DIRECTED BY LORNA BATYCKI PRODUCED BY MEGHAN MCDONALD Based on the DreamWorks Animation tion Motion Picture and the book by William Steig SPONSORED BY POTASHCORP

June 26-Julyy 4, 2015 Remai Arts Centre

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THE BARN PLAYHOUSE Quilters Cheaper by the Dozen The Barn Playhouse celebrates its 25th season by remembering its past. This special season opens with a reprisal of a show from The Barn Playhouse’s sixth season.

Filled with lively humour, “Quilters” runs from June 17 to 21 and June 24 to 28. In this tribute to our pioneer ancestors, Sarah is making a legacy quilt to pass onto her daughters. Within each block of the quilt lies their family’s history. Sarah’s daughters take on the task of sharing these engaging, touching, funny and heart-warming stories with the audience. Quilters is dedicated to the memory of our mother, Tina Dyck.

Chosen from The Barn Playhouse’s eighth season, Cheaper by the Dozen runs from August 19 to 23 and August 26 to 30. It’s a heart-warming comedy based on the true story of efficiency pioneers, Frank and Lillian Gilbreth. It’s the 1920s

and Frank Gilbreth is all for modernization, except when it comes to his teenaged daughters. He’s determined that his very large family should run as efficiently as his factories.

The ensuing antics created among his twelve children are hilarious! Cheaper by the Dozen is dedicated to the memory of our father, Peter Dyck.

The Barn Playhouse opens Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 5:30 p.m. with food booths, live music, horsedrawn wagon rides and the Craft Barn. Show time is 7:30 p.m.

On Sundays, the yard opens at 12 noon with the food booths and other activities; show time is 2 p.m.

The Barn Playhouse is located 25 km north of Saskatoon on Highway 12. For more information, visit barnplayhouse.com and follow us on Facebook. For tickets call 306.239.4600.

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre presents two compelling travelling exhibits in 2015...

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A travelling exhibition produced by the Canadian War Museum

February 15 June 21

Fighting for Japanese Canadian Redress (1977-1988)

An exhibition from the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

July 6 December 18

National Presenting Sponsor

National Supporting Sponsor Québec City Militia officer’s uniform, CWM19790001-006 ©Canadian War Museum

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A Call for Justice:

SEPTEMBER EVENTS September 4-5 PotashCorp Fireworks Festival River Landing, Rotary Park, and Remai Arts Centre September 12 Broadway Street Fair Broadway district Martensville A&W Street Stock 100 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

* Dates are subject to change ** For more information about these events, go to tourismsaskatoon.com

September 24-26 Premier – Saskatchewan’s Fine Wines, Spirits and Specialty Foods Festival TCU Place September 26 Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Master Series New World Symphony TCU Place

September 13 Keeping up with the Keepers Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo September 16 Don Williams TCU Place September 16-oCTOBER 4 Persephone Theatre presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Remai Arts Centre September 18 Norm McDonald Broadway Theatre September 19 SLM Points Final Auto Clearing Motor Speedway YXE Street Food Festival River Landing September 19-20 Saskatoon Comic and Entertainment Expo Prairieland Park September 20 Word on the Street Saskatoon Civic Square and surrounding City Hall

Nuit Blanche Riversdale NHL Pre-Season Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild SaskTel Centre Saskatchewan Windchill 100 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway September 26-27 The Saskatoon Fall Body Soul and Spirit Expo Prairieland Park September 27 Potpourri Culture Festival Batoche National Historic Site Annual Enduro Auto Clearing Motor Speedway September 27-October 3 STEMfest Prairieland Park September 30-OctOBER 3 Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival Broadway Theatre

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Prairie craftsmanship SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL Saskatchewan Craft Council presents three ways to discover handmade works by local artisans.

TOP LEFT: Vase/ SCC Ceramic Artist: Gail Carlson TOP RIGHT: Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet/ SCC Jewellery Artist: Melody Armstrong LEFT: Basse Taille Neckpiece “Wave”/SCC JewelleryArtist: Melody Armstrong

Affinity Gallery, located at 813 Broadway Ave. (main floor SCC building), is Saskatchewan’s only public exhibition gallery dedicated to the celebration of Fine Craft. Admission is free. Upcoming exhibits include: The Narrative Dish until May 23; Clay Studio 3 Group Exhibition May 29 to July 11; SCC 40th Anniversary Exhibition July 17 to Aug. 29; Jewellery by Melody Armstrong Sept. 4 to Oct 17.

While there, browse the offerings of over 70 SCC Juried Artists in the SCC Fine Craft Boutique. The Boutique is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. We are located at 813 Broadway Ave, minutes from downtown and the U of S. On Saturday, June 28, enjoy WaterFront Craft Art Market in Kiwanis Park South (Spadina Cres. E.) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WaterFront features over 30 SCC Juried Artists’ work, plus children’s activities.

Feel confident about your Fine Craft purchases. SCC Juried Artists have passed our high standards of excellence. Visit saskcraftcouncil.org for details.

Always original!

HAND WAVE GALLERY The Hand Wave Gallery, located in Meacham, is a proudly Saskatchewan art gallery that turns the spotlight on original art by known and upcoming provincial artists. Year 33 at Hand Wave Gallery features Saskatoon fabric sculptor Shirley Taylor as she ushers in spring with Bevy of Birds and Birders. Mother’s Day welcomes an array of sculptured figures by Moose Jaw artist Wendy Parsons and her students in Go Figure. In June, Meacham’s own Anita Rocamora’s sculpted Field Study promises to question and surprise us. August showcases Donna Cutler’s Beaver Creek stitched drawings in Leaf-Shoot-Tree-Root.

Gallery artists celebrate the Year of Craft with mixed media interpretations in Of The Hand. The season ends with gallery owner June Jacobs’ ethereal fibre statements in White on White.

The Hand Wave Gallery is a short drive out to 409 Third Avenue in Meacham, located 60 km west of Saskatoon on Hwy 5 and 5 km south on Hwy 2. The Hand Wave Gallery is open Thursday 38 HOT TIMES SUMMER 2015

through Monday from May through December 31. Opening events take place the first Sunday of each exhibition. For details, visit handwave.ca.

One-of-a-kind party experience!

LEGENDARY RYTHYM & BLUES REVUE Saskatoon’s Legendary Rhythm & Blues REVUE brings back the excitement of a classic show band that will make your event memorable.

This entertainment experience includes classic songs from the heydays of the Detroit and Chicago music scenes, and the soundtracks you love from movies such as The Blues Brothers.

At press time, this group has been confirmed as featured artists at the 2015 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival as a closing act on the PotashCorp Stage on Friday, July 3, as well as headlining the prior evenings during the after-hours program at Buds on Broadway. Come out and see what the buzz is all about!

Three lead vocalists, with superb backup from a band of veterans, deliver a performance that makes it hard to stay still in your seats. The band’s motto says it all: “Having more FUN than adults should be allowed!” For more information, photos and videos visit lrbr.ca or call 306.241.1249.

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The North West Resistance of 1885

had a profound effect on the history of Canada. Much of this real-life drama played out right here on the prairies.

Find out more about the sites which tell and preserve the story by visiting: www.trailsof1885.com

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One-of-a-kind treasures HANDMADE HOUSE Handmade House has been selling quality craft for over 40 years. The member-run shop features the work of about 100 Saskatchewan craft people in clay, fibre, glass, jewellery, metal, mixed media and wood. Our showcase gallery, within the shop, highlights the work of a different Saskatchewan craftsperson every two months. The shop is located in the Broadway District − an area of unique shops, restaurants, galleries and theatres. Visit Handmade House, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 710 Broadway Avenue. For further information, call 306.665.5542, visit handmadehousesk.com, or like us on Facebook at facebook.com/HandmadeHouseSaskatoon.

Internationally renowned!

Saskatoon Children’s Choir Auditions for the award-winning Saskatoon Children’s Choir (SCC) for the 2015-2016 performing season are on May 11 and 23, and again in August.

The choir, founded in 1996, has developed an international reputation for artistic excellence, creative performances and their commitment to initiatives that promote global understanding.

Under the artistic direction of Phoebe Voigts, and with Michelle Aalders at the piano, the choir has appeared on choral stages in Europe, Asia, the United States, South Africa, Ireland, Great Britain, and across Canada. It is the recipient 40 HOT TIMES SUMMER 2015

of the City of Vienna Award, the Elmer Iseler Award from the International Choral Kathaumixw, the National Leslie Bell Award for Choir and two awards from the prestigious International Eisteddfod in Wales.

This summer, the choir is embarking on their international tour to the European Choir Games in Magdeburg, Germany.

The choir rehearses and performs at Knox United Church.

For more information about performance dates, to book an audition, or to inquire about the August date, please call 306.249.3927. Check out our website for more information at saskatoonchildrenschoir.org or visit us on Facebook.

Connect to our History & Culture!

Real-life dramas, retold TRAILS OF 1885 The Northwest Resistance took place on the prairies and parkland of western Canada in the spring of 1885. Its story is told in chapters everywhere from Winnipeg in Manitoba to Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta.

Much of this real life drama played out right here in Saskatchewan, where Métis and First Nations each have their own stories of confrontations and battles with government forces as well as the subsequent fallout and its impact on Canadian history.

These stories are told at locations ranging from major interpretive centres to remote meadows and hillsides where solitary historic markers recount an almost mystical past. Find out more about the sites which tell and preserve these stories by visiting: trailsof1885.com. Order your free copy of the Trails of 1885 Travel Guide by calling toll-free 1.866.467.2057.

Saskatchewan Railway Museum

2015 Exhibition Schedule

Located on Pike Lake Highway just southwest of Saskatoon Bring your family & enjoy a hands-on experience Check out vintage railcars, artifacts & more!

Apr 9-May 7: Shirley Taylor “Bevyof Birds&Birders” - fabric May 8-June 24: Wendy Parsons & “Go Figure” ceramic sculpture June 26-Aug 9: Anita Rocamora “Field Studt” ceramic sculpture Aug 13-Sept 24: Donna Cutler “Leaf-Shoot-Tree-Root” - stitchery Sept 25-Oct 29: Gallery Artist “Of the Hand” - mixed media Oct 30-Dec 20 June Jacobs “White on White” - fibre 409 3rd Ave, MEACHAM- 60 km W on Hwy 5&5 km S on Hwy 2 www.handwave.ca

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Live our history!

WESTERN DEVELOPMENT MUSEUM We invite you to get a glimpse into the past with a visit to the Western Development Museum’s 1910 Boomtown, home of North America’s longest indoor street!

As you stroll through the buildings, imagine life during those times – the echo of the blacksmith’s hammer striking the anvil, the clip-clop of horses on the street, the rumble of the steam locomotive pulling into the station. The newest addition to Boomtown, Edwards Funeral Home, is set to open in June.

In the Transportation Gallery, you will discover vintage wagons, buggies and automobiles that will take you back in time. Fuelled by Innovation explores the world of alternate fuel vehicles, some which are homegrown in Saskatchewan.

The WDM’s Seasonal Display Area features agricultural equipment with an impressive line-up of steam traction engines, gasoline tractors and threshing equipment.

Step inside a real sod-house, laugh at the sights and sounds of a 1920s Funhouse, admire the workmanship of an Eaton’s catalogue house and peruse the Popular Culture Wall in the Winning The Prairie Gamble: Farm Life in Saskatchewan exhibit.

Your adventure at the Museum is not complete without visiting the gift shop chock-full of Saskatchewan-made products and treasures of our times. Dress in period costume and take home a souvenir of your visit with a stop in the Boomtown Photo Studio. Then step into the Boomtown Café, period 1910, and enjoy old-fashioned hospitality and tasty treats.

Saskatoon’s Western Development Museum is located at 2610 Lorne Avenue and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For admission and photo studio rates, call 306.931.1910 or visit wdm.ca.

A timeless treasure THE MARR RESIDENCE More than 100 years ago, during May, June and the early part of July of 1885, this simple, two-storey frame house earned a special place in the history of Saskatoon and Canada’s great Northwest. It was at the Marr Residence that many wounded soldiers of the Northwest Resistance were treated.

The Marr Residence is the oldest house in Saskatoon still on its original site. Beginning on July 1, this historic home will be open for tours and programs every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is your chance to explore a part of Saskatoon’s fascinating history.

The Marr Residence is located at 326 - 11th Street East. For additional programs throughout July and August, call the Marr Residence at 306.652.1201 or visit themarr.ca.

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Celebrating Canadian history DIEFENBAKER CANADA CENTRE This summer, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre will feature two compelling travelling exhibits alongside the unique replica rooms and permanent exhibit highlighting the Rt. Hon. John G. Diefenbaker’s legacy.

1812: One War Four Perspectives, a travelling exhibition produced by the Canadian War Museum, presents a dramatic new account of the War of 1812, offering visitors a richer and deeper understanding of a conflict that shaped Canada’s destiny. 1812 will be on display until June 21.

A Call for Justice: Fighting for Japanese Canadian Redress (1977-1988) is produced by the Nikkei National Museum.

This exhibit tells a powerful story of human rights and perseverance, and the ten-year struggle to achieve an official apology for the unjust treatment of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. A Call for Justice opens July 6.

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre is open Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends and holidays from noon to 4:30 p.m. Free admission.

For further information, visit usask.ca/diefenbaker, call 306.966.8384 or email: dief.centre@usask.ca

Explore our river valley heritage MEEWASIN VALLEY INTERPRETIVE CENTRE The Meewasin Valley Interpretive Centre, located along the scenic South Saskatchewan River, at Spadina and Third Avenue South, is an excellent starting point for your exploration of Saskatoon. The Centre focuses on human settlement in Saskatoon and the natural history of the South Saskatchewan River Valley.

The Centre offers visitors interactive exhibits, self-guided tours and information about sites throughout the city. It features tours for groups on the Meewasin Trail, children’s programs throughout the summer and Sunday programs with a heritage focus.

The Centre’s hour of operations are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays, from May to August. From September to April, weekend hours are from noon to 5 p.m.

The Meewasin Valley Centre and Gift Shop are located at 402 Third Avenue South. For more information, call the Meewasin Valley Centre at 306.665.6888 or visit meewasin.com.

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SASKATCHEWAN RAILWAY MUSEUM The Saskatchewan Railway Museum is located on the Pike Lake Highway, just southwest of Saskatoon. We are open on weekends during the summer months; museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your family to our seven-acre site and enjoy a hands-on experience, climbing on trains and taking a short ride down the track. There’s so much to see, including vintage railcars, railway buildings and fascinating artifacts. Come out and enjoy the countryside! Group tours are welcome!

For more information, check our website at saskrailmuseum. org or call 306.382.9855.

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The Nature of this Place THE WANUSKEWIN HERITAGE PARK What is Wanuskewin?

Wanuskewin is a celebration of culture! Wanuskewin is a connection to the spirit of land and nature. Wanuskewin is a gathering place for people of all ages and backgrounds to share, learn and have fun.

Inside our Interpretive Centre, we feature an award-winning restaurant, as well as a gift shop that offers hundreds of hand-made items indigenous to the Northern Plains. Our knowledgeable Interpretive Guides offer programs, crafts and guided walks, sharing the history, techniques, and technology of First Nations people living on the prairies for over 6,000 years.

WANUSKEWIN SUMMER EVENTS Archaeological Dig – Throughout May 8 (Canada’s longest running archeological dig) Open to the Public Potashcorp wanuskewin Days, cultural celebration and Powwow 2015 – August 26 & 27 – Sing, dance and celebrate.

Free Admission. national aboriginal day – June 21 – Full day of activities for the whole family. Free Admission Kids Day Camps – Ages 7-13 – Week-long camps available throughout July & August Hiking (Over 6km of beautiful hiking trail to explore) Daily Programming Daily Dance Performance

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OCTOBER EVENTS

* Dates are subject to change ** For more information about these events, go to tourismsaskatoon.com ON NOW TO OCTOBER 4 Persephone Theatre presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Remai Arts Centre October 2-4 Woman’s World Prairieland Park

October 21-NOVEMBER 8 Persephone Theatre presents: Life, Death and the Blues Remai Arts Centre

October 2-4 Riverdance TCU Place

October 23-25 Reflections Art Festival Prairieland Park Hall C

October 4 Sunday Chamber Series with the SSO Core Players St. Andrew’s Church

October 23-25 Fall Home Show Prairieland Park Hall D

October 6 The Who Hits 50! North American Tour with guests Joan Jett and the Blackhearts SaskTel Centre October 10 Kelly Clarkson 2015 Piece By Piece Tour with special guests SaskTel Centre October 14-18 Prairie Trio: An Evening of Sight, Sound, and Taste The Barn Playhouse October 16-17 Christmas Craft Fair Western Development Museum

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October 17 Tread Softly: The Music of Eileen Laverty TCU Place

October 24 Haunted Halloween Fort Fort Battleford National Historic Site Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Silence is Golden Series: The Hunchback of Notre Dame The Roxy Theatre October 31 Boo Town Western Development Museum

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