Moose Jaw
Conexus visual Arts Centre and mae  wilson theatre

217 Main St. Nth.

Moose Jaw, SK

Canada S6H 0W1

1-306-693-4700

Email:

mjcc@shaw.ca



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Events At  A Glance

   

 

COMING EVENTS 

AT THE

MOOSE JAW CULTURAL CENTRE

CONEXUS VISUAL ARTS CENTRE

AND

MAE WILSON THEATRE

The Mae Wilson Theatre                                                                  Photo: Rob Hoskins

Please Note: Events/Dates/Ticket Prices are subject to change without notice. 

MOOSE JAW CULTURAL CENTRE

HOURS OF OPERATION

TUES. – FRI. 9 AM – 6 PM    SAT. 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.

Cultural Centre Tours

Tues. – Sat. Noon – 4 p.m. $2 per person

CLOSED  SUNDAYS & MONDAYS

(Unless performances are scheduled on Sundays, Mondays or Stat. Holidays)

BOX OFFICE HOURS

TUES. – FRI. 9 A.M.- 6 P.M. SAT. 10A.M. – 4 P.M.

CLOSED SUNDAYS, MONDAYS* AND STAT. HOLIDAYS*

(Unless performances are scheduled on Sundays, Mondays or Stat. Holidays)

*Please contact www.ticketmaster.ca  on these days for tickets.

Thank you.

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Now

at the

IMC Potash Gallery

Conexus Visual Arts Centre

 

An Exhibition of works

by

 

Doris Sitter

 

April 26 - June 7, 2008

River Park, Oil, 1972

 

Message From The Artist

 

I began painting at an early age. It was an escape for me when I was living with my grandparents in Zanesville, Ohio. It was a place where I could find joy. Some of my early works were sold to family friends as prizes for Bridge!

My grandparents recognized my love of painting and sent me to private art school in Zanesville. When I came to Moose Jaw after graduating from High School, I took night classes at Peacock Collegiate – from Bart Pragnell. I have always needed a way to express myself and wanted to portray the beauty in the movement of nature and dance.

Lines, is the last painting I completed. I am disappointed that I cannot now express myself through this visual medium. My vision has deteriorated to a point where I can no longer paint.

Dance and painting have been joys in my life and I am pleased to be able to share them with you.

 

Doris Sitter

 

Isle of Skye, Oil, 1997

Deep Thoughts, Oil, 1960

 

Doris Sitter Bio

Doris was born in Vanguard, Saskatchewan where she lived until the age of two. After the death of her mother she was sent to live with her grandparents in Zanesville, Ohio. She remained there until the age of 15. In Ohio Doris learned solid moral values, an amazing work ethic and the love of the Arts. Her return to Saskatchewan was during the heart of the Great Depression. Life was very different than she was used to in Ohio. It was in Vanguard, though, where she first began teaching after some parents had seen her perform and wanted her to teach their children.

Doris married in 1941 and has five children. It was during this time that Lillian Stevens suggested Doris take over her dance school. This was the beginning of The Doris Sitter School of Dance. If one looks at most teachers in western Canada, you will find that they have some connection to Doris. She was a pioneer in the field of Dance in Saskatchewan. Mrs. Sitter, as everyone calls her, has been teaching for 60 years. This year will be her last recital and she is thrilled to be able to show her other love of painting during this time.

 

Crescent Park Beauties,  Watercolour, 1985

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Upcoming Events

at the

Mae Wilson Theatre

Please Note:

Some of our previous performers are listed at the end of 'Upcoming Events'

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May

May 11th

Moose Jaw Cultural Centre

and

Regina Symphony Orchestra

present

5th Concert

of the RSO Subscription Series

CURTAIN: 2:00 PM

Tickets: $30 per Adult  incl. taxes and charges

$25 Seniors and Students with valid I.D.

Available at Cultural Centre Box Office

accepting

1-306-693-4700

and online at

www.ticketmaster.ca

1-800-970-7328

or

www.moosejawculture.com

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May 13th, 14th, 15th

 

Moose Jaw Kinsmen

59th Annual

International Band & Choral Festival

Performances All Day Long

to 5 pm.

 

Evening Concerts on 13th and 14th

SOLD OUT

 

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May 23rd

Casino Regina/Moose Jaw

present

A Tribute to Rod Stewart

 

 

Tribute to Rod Stewart - This tribute to the legendary rocker includes authentic costumes, stage design, and musicians along with the energy, strut, voice and showmanship that is truly Rod Stewart.  Don't miss the Ultimate Tribute to Rod Stewart!

Performing classics such as Maggie May, Some Guys Have all the Luck, & Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

 

ShowTime: 8:00PM.

Theatre doors open 30 minutes before the performance begins.

Two 45 minute sets with one 30 minute intermission.

Tickets: $20.00 per person plus 5% tax

 

Available at Casino Moose Jaw Box Office

(694-3726).

Must be 19 yrs. of age or older to purchase tickets in person at the Casino.

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May 30th, 31st

Doris Sitter

School of Dance

presents

 

Every Child a Star

 

Performances at 7:30 pm

Theatre Doors Open at 7:00pm

Tickets: Adults $17

Children 10yrs and under $12

Assigned Seating

Tickets available in person

at the

Moose Jaw Cultural Centre Box Office

On Sale Now!

 

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June 1st

Casino Regina/Moose Jaw

present

 

George Fox

 

George Fox

 

Country - From cattle rancher to Canadian country music ambassador, taking the road less traveled has been the hallmark of George Fox's life and career.  With the release of his first self-titled album in 1988 country music fans discovered George Fox.  Debut singles, Angelina and Goldmine were sent soaring up the country charts and in subsequent years, No Trespassing, Mustang Heart, I Give You My Word & Breakfast Alone, would join them in the Top 10 and become signature songs.

Throughout the eighties George opened for such country greats as Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, George Strait and Willie Nelson. It wasn't long however before he was headlining his own sold out shows from Canada to Australia. George's charm is found not only in his music but also in his ability to weave a story and engage the listener.

His latest album, With All Due Respect is a tribute to some of the all time great artists and songwriters from John Denver and Dean Martin to Eddie Arnold and Don Messer.

Songs: No Trespassing, I Give You My Word, Mustang Heart, Clearly Canadian, What's Holding Me & Angelina

ShowTime: 8:00PM.

One 90 minute set.

Theatre doors open 30 minutes before the performance begins.

 There is no scheduled intermission.

Tickets:$25.00 per person plus 5% tax

 

Available at Casino Moose Jaw Box Office

(694-3726).

Must be 19 yrs. of age or older to purchase tickets in person at the Casino.

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June 13th

 

présente

Gala Chant'Ouest 2008

 

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Gala interprovincial de la chanson

La première édition du Chant'Ouest, connue jusqu'à 1996 sous le nom de Gala interprovincial de la chanson, a eu lieu en Alberta en 1990. Depuis, ce concours interprovincial annuel permet à nos talents de l'Ouest de s'affirmer dans le monde de la chanson.

S'inspirant d'une riche tradition provinciale dans le développement de nouveaux talents de la chanson. Les quatres organismes culturels provinciaux et les quatres stations de radio de Radio-Canada dans l'Ouest se sont unis en 1990 pour créer l'infrastructure nécessaire pouvant soutenir cette initiative. C'est cette collaboration qui soutient, depuis, le bon déroulement des activités du Chant'Ouest.

À la fois spectacle et concours, le Chant'Ouest a pour but de recruter, de former et de lancer des artistes tout en contribuant à faire connaître la richesse de la chanson d'expression française dans l'Ouest.

Le Chant'Ouest a crée des liens privilégiés avec le Réseau national des Galas de la chanson et avec le Festival international de la Chanson de Granby. Ces liens assurent l'admission des lauréats aux éliminatoires du prestigieux festival et une participation aux ateliers de formation.

Véritable pépinière de talents, en dix-huit ans d'existence, le Chant'Ouest aura permis à des centaines de jeunes francophones de réaliser un rêve : chanter en français et entrevoir la possibilité de poursuivre une carrière dans cette langue.

 

Date du Gala pour 2008 :


Le 13 juin 2008 àu Mae Wilson Théâtre

à Moose-Jaw

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Billets:

20$ Adultes

10$ Étudiants

 

Billets disponibles à

T.B.A.

 

www.chantouest.com

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June 20, 21, 22, 24, 29

Moose Jaw Cultural Centre

presents

 

"River Street. From the dawn of the 20th century to the Dust Bowl of the 1930's, it was the most notorious red light district on the prairies. People came from all over western Canada and the United States to drink illegal liquor, gamble and...well 'enjoy the nightlife' to put it euphemistically. In the daytime River Street was an ordinary business district with hotels, a drugstore, gas station and restaurants, but a might-time a new crowd took over and two bucks could buy you just about anything! It was said "go two blocks north and a block over from the train station and it's like walking into New Orleans." Boy, were they right! And the grandest time of all, at least to a nineteen year-old kid with dreams of making it in show-biz, was 1924 - the year the province repealed Prohibition. It was a time like no other, never before and never after. But if you were there then...oh boy, you were livin'!"

 

Curtain Call

 

June 20 @ 8pm

June 21 @ 2pm and 8pm

June 22, 24, 29 @ 8pm

 

Tickets: Adults $25

Seniors & Students (with I.D.) $20

Available at Cultural Centre Box Office

accepting

1-306-693-4700

and online at

www.ticketmaster.ca

1-800-970-7328

or

www.moosejawculture.com

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

 

 

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June 26th

Casino Regina/Moose Jaw

present the

Legendary

Downchild Blues Band

Downchild Blues Band

 

Blues - Downchild was spawned out of Toronto blues jams at Grossman's Tavern fronted by Donnie Walsh back in 1969. When one thinks of Blues music in Canada, the first band that springs to mind is Downchild. It’s been nearly 40 years since Donnie “Mr. Downchild” Walsh and his since passed brother, Hock Walsh formed the group that would be the inspiration behind the world famous Blues Brothers.  Still on top of their game today, Downchild was nominated for ‘Blues Album of The Year’ at the 2005 Juno Awards and lauded as ‘Entertainers of the Year’ in 2007 at the Maple Blues Awards. 

Downchild has released 14 albums to date and most recently Live at the Palais Royale which showcases 11 classic Downchild tunes, including those featured on the triple platinum Blues Brothers album; I Got Every Thing I Need (Almost) and Shotgun Blues.

Members: Donnie Walsh (guitarist - a.k.a. “Mr. Downchild”), Chuck Jackson (vocals) Michael Fonfara (keyboards), Pat Carey (sax), Gary Kendall (bass) & Mike Fitzpatrick (drums).

Songs: It's Been So Long, Wednesday Night Blues, When I Say Jump, Who'll Do the Leavin', Flip, Flop and Fly & Downchild Shuffle.

 

Downchild Blues Band

 

Showtime 8 pm

There shall be one 90 minute set.

Theatre doors open 30 minutes before the performance begins.

There is no scheduled intermission.

Tickets: $25 per person plus 5% tax

Available at Casino Moose Jaw Box Office

(694-3726).

Must be 19 yrs. of age or older to purchase tickets in person at the Casino.

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July 3,4,5,6,

July 10,11,12,13,15,16,

July 24,25,26,27,29,30,31

August 1, 2, 3

 

Moose Jaw Cultural Centre

presents

 

"River Street. From the dawn of the 20th century to the Dust Bowl of the 1930's, it was the most notorious red light district on the prairies. People came from all over western Canada and the United States to drink illegal liquor, gamble and...well 'enjoy the nightlife' to put it euphemistically. In the daytime River Street was an ordinary business district with hotels, a drugstore, gas station and restaurants, but a might-time a new crowd took over and two bucks could buy you just about anything! It was said "go two blocks north and a block over from the train station and it's like walking into New Orleans." Boy, were they right! And the grandest time of all, at least to a nineteen year-old kid with dreams of making it in show-biz, was 1924 - the year the province repealed Prohibition. It was a time like no other, never before and never after. But if you were there then...oh boy, you were livin'!"

 

Curtain Call

 

July 3, 4 @ 8pm

July 5 @ 2pm and 8pm

July 6, 10, 11 @ 8pm

July 12 @ 2pm & 8pm

July 13, 15, 16, 24, 25 @ 8pm

July 26 @ 2pm & 8pm

July 27, 29, 30, 31 @ 8pm

August 1 @ 8pm

August 2 @ 2pm & 8pm

August 3 @ 8pm

 

Tickets: Adults $25

Seniors & Students (with I.D.) $20

Available at Cultural Centre Box Office

accepting

1-306-693-4700

and online at

www.ticketmaster.ca

1-800-970-7328

or

www.moosejawculture.com

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

 

 

 

 

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July 8, 9, 22, 23

Casino Regina/Moose Jaw

presents

Straight From Applause Theatre

Werewolf in Lumsden

 

Musical Theatre Presented by Applause Theatre – Something sinister is happening in and around the sleepy little town of Lumsden, Saskatchewan. Local cats are staying indoors, the town's dogs howl 'til the sun comes up, the gopher population has been obliterated and everyone has fleas!!! Trish Kenmore an ambitious investigative reporter from Regina and her cautious camera girl Pennie Bumbo head to Lumsden to report on the strange goings on. After interviewing everyone in town, the trail leads them to the local dentist Dr. Tooth and his mansion in the woods. Little do they know the horrors that await them within! Will they uncover the identity of the person who suffers from the werewolf's curse? Will Trish Kenmore succumb to the debonair Dr. Tooth's devious desires?? You won't want to miss this Monster Mash, with "killer" hits from the 70s and 80s, and all your monster favourites! You'll hear songs like Clap For The Wolfman, Thriller and of course, Werewolves Of Lumsden. It just might take a full moon to stop Dr. Tooth from sucking Lumsden dry! 

 

Performances:

Tuesday                      July 8, 2008

Wednesday                July 9, 2008

Tuesday                      July 22, 2008

Wednesday                July 23, 2008

 

Showtime: 8:00 PM 

Theatre doors open 30 minutes before the performances begin.

Two 45 minute acts

There is one scheduled 30 minute intermission in between acts.

Tickets: $10 person plus 5% tax                               

PCC Members: $5.00 person plus 5% tax

Available at Casino Moose Jaw Box Office

(694-3726).

Must be 19 yrs. of age or older to purchase tickets in person at the Casino.

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August 17, 18

Moose Jaw Cultural Centre

presents

 

 

The Medicine Line is an outdoor theatre production, a dramatic spectacle set on the plains of the North West Territories in the years 1876 -1880. It features the friendship between the famous Sioux Chief Sitting Bull and Major James Walsh of the North West Mounted Police.

To be performed August 17th and 18th in the natural parkland setting of Moose Jaw's Wakamow Valley, the epic drama will feature a cast of Sioux, Mounted Policemen and horses, tepees, wagons and dancers. The drama was written by renowned author Ken Mitchell, Moose Jaw's Writer in Residence for 2008. The drama is an authentic portrayal of one of Canada's most fascinating historical episodes, when Sitting Bull and 500 Sioux moved north across the 49th parallel, seeking sanctuary in Canada after their defeat of General George Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn. It is hoped that The Medicine Line will become an annual event in Moose Jaw for years to come!

August 17 & 18

8pm

Kiwanis River Park

Wakamow Valley

(By the Skating Oval)

 

Tickets: $10 per person

Available at the Cultural Centre Box Office

accepting

1-306-693-4700

and online at

www.ticketmaster.ca

1-800-970-7328

or

www.moosejawculture.com

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

 

 

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Aug. 19, 20, 26, 27

Casino Regina/Moose Jaw

presents

Straight From Applause Theatre

The Maltese Chicken

 

Musical Theatre Presented by Applause Theatre – Sam Spud is a two-bit detective from a two-bit town that rhymes with fun.  Or so he thinks.  Little does he know that both he and the town are about to be thrust into a web of lies, deceit, danger & comedy!  The Maltese Chicken pays tribute to those old black & white detective movies starring Humphrey Bogart and a bevy of femmes fatales.  Meet the heiress in trouble, the mysterious "farmer" who never seems to leave the city, the notorious antique dealer with a shady past and a dizzy dame who just might have murder on her mind.  Join them as they romp through the kookiest caper to ever cross Sam Spud's desk.  Enjoy music ranging from soulful blues to raunchy rock and roll, from jazz great Billie Holiday to sixties classics like Louie Louie. It's a fabulous frolic through the world of film noir that'll leave you laughing and dying - woops, make that crying - for more!  Shee ya there, sweetheart! 

Performances:

Tuesday                      August 19, 2008

Wednesday                August 20, 2008

Tuesday                      August 26, 2008

Wednesday                August 27, 2008

 

Showtimes: 8:00 PM

Theatre doors open 30 minutes before the performances begin.

Two 45 minute acts.

There is one scheduled 30 minute intermission in between acts.

Tickets: $10person plus 5% tax                 

PCC Members: $5.00person plus 5% tax          

Available at Casino Moose Jaw Box Office

(694-3726).

Must be 19 yrs. of age or older to purchase tickets in person at the Casino.

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Aug. 21st

Casino Regina/Moose Jaw

present the

Rock 'n Roll Summer Party

with

Rory Allen!

Rory Allen

 

Tribute to Elvis – Rory’s incredible show has been extremely well-received by even the most faithful Elvis fans and friends.  Rory packs his full-length shows with solid gold Elvis hits; drawing from his vast repertoire of over 180 rock ‘n’ roll classics, ballads and heartfelt gospel songs.

His authentic vocals and stunning costumes combined with his Elvis good-looks, energy and audience rapport all add up to a great show! 

Don't miss Rory Allen's unforgettable Tribute to the King!

 

Showtime 8:00pm

Theatre doors open 30 minutes before the performance begins.

Two 45-50 minute sets.

There is one 30 minute scheduled intermission.

Tickets: $25 person plus 5% tax

Available at Casino Moose Jaw Box Office

(694-3726).

Must be 19 yrs. of age or older to purchase tickets in person at the Casino.

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Aug. 29

Casino Regina/Moose Jaw

present

The Emeralds

The Emeralds

 

Show & Dance Band - In 1970, The Emeralds Show and Dance Party originated in Edmonton, Alberta. Many of the songs they have recorded are their own compositions. Their arrangements of standards and classics are unique and have “The Emeralds” touch. The Emeralds have recorded 29 albums, including their latest release Look At Us, resulting in 6 gold, 2 platinum, and 1 double platinum award. In 1997, The Emeralds were inducted into the City of Edmonton's Cultural Hall of Fame. The Emeralds are internationally acclaimed Gold & Platinum recipients and are the band behind the International Hit The Bird Dance.

Band Members: Allan Broder (tenor saxophone, vocals) Wallis Petruk (tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet, violin, vocals), Don Remeika (drums, vocals), Reiner Piehl (keyboards, bass, vocals, voice impressions), Terry Kole (lead/rhythm guitars, vocals

Songs: Could I Have This Dance, Blue Canadian Rockies, Bird Dance & Blue Spanish Eyes

 

Showtime: 8:00PM.

Theatre doors open 30 minutes before the performance begins.

Two 60 minutes sets.

 There is one 30 minute scheduled intermission in between sets.

Tickets: $20 person plus 5% tax                       

Available at Casino Moose Jaw Box Office

(694-3726).

Must be 19 yrs. of age or older to purchase tickets in person at the Casino.

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Some of our previous performers:

Mae Wilson Theatre Show List

 Theatrical                       Tribute/Dance                        Jazz/World/Gospel

*Andrea Menard               *Bobby Bruce                         *Jack Semple

*U of R Theatre               *Bjorn Again                           *Pavlo

*Pull of The Land            *In-Cline-Ation                      *Jesse Cook

*Applause Theatre            *My Way                                 *Air Command Band

*Cornerstone School         *Holly/Valens/Big Bopper     *Megan Lane

*Theatre Saskatchewan     *Rory Allen                            *Arkadia

*Phantom Poets Theatre    *Doris Sitter Dance              *Carol Welsman

*Phantom                            *Day in his Life (Lennon)    *Harlem Gospel Choir

*Suessical the Musical        *Stayin' Alive                        *Susan Aglukark

*The Sound of Music           *Streisand/Sinatra                *Randy Bachman

*Grease                                 *The Uncoolas                      *John McDermott

*A Vaudeville Christmas     *Nearly Neil                          * Buffy Sainte-Marie

*Beauty and the Beast         *Bob Dylan Tribute               *Alex Cuba

*Caberlesque                        * SaskExpress                         * Jodi Faith

*Anne of Green Gables        *Hank Williams Tribute

 *No Ordinary Cowboy         *Harmik (Tom Jones)

 *Jesus Christ Superstar       *Blues Bros. Revival

                                               *Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada

                                               * Revolution (Beatles)

                                               *Jim Witter

Classical                                 Comedy                                 Magic/Misc.

*Regina Symphony               *Lorne Elliot                        *The Amazing Kreskin

*Sergei Salov                         *Southern Fried Chicks      *Wayne Lee

*James Coughlin                   *Mike Bullard                      *Thomas Baxter

*Land's End                           *General Fools                    *Derek Selinger

*Kathleen Solose                   *Brent Butt                          *Walter Ostanek

*Kathryn Whitney                 *Arrogant Worms                 *Falk Wedding and Concert

*Charlotte Hale                     *Polyjesters                           *MJ Fashion Show

*Canadian Tenors                 *Glen Foster                         *Regina Pipe Band

*Garth Hampson                    *Scott Harris                        *Kinsmen Festival

*Sask Music Festival              *Easily Amused                   *CBC Get Set For Life

* Winston Choi                       *Brent Butt                          *Clark Gillies

* The Canadian Tenors         *Graham Clark                   *Stanton Friedman

                                                 *Big Daddy Tazz                 *Ralph Klein

                                                 *Dave Hemstad                   *Little Miss Higgins

                                                                                               *Ted and Marion Outerbridge

Rock/Pop                                   Country/Folk                 Blues

*Colin James                               *George Canyon                 *David Gogo

*Honeymoon Suite                      *Michelle Wright

*Andy Kim                                   *Julian Austin

*Powder Blues                             *Fred Eaglesmith

*Alannah Myles                           *Brad Johner

*Nazareth                                     *The Irish Rovers

*The Stampeders                         *George Fox

*The Northern Pikes                   *The Wilkinsons

*Michael Burgess      &nbs