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The value of a Grammy nomination for lesser-known musicians
Jane Bunnett didn’t make the headlines Tuesday morning when this year’s Grammy nominations were unveiled, but the Toronto-based jazz flutist, saxophone player and pianist says her good news had a big...
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Band Listing
Army and Navy — Dan McConnell (Fri. and Sat.), jam session (Sat., 5-8:30 p.m.) Downtown Legion — Slim Chance (Sat., 3:30 p.m., Lounge), Phoenix (Sat.) Buds on Broadway — Kelly Kawula (Thurs.), The...
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Diversions: Concerts, events and theatre in and around Saskatoon
Concerts/Events Sundog Arts and Entertainment Faire: Friday to Sunday at SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Ave. Admission $10 at the door. Information at sundoghandcraftfaire.com. Saskatoon Symphony...
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Let's embrace December: Five things to fill your weekend for Dec. 1-3
Everyone loves December. Well, probably not everyone and for various reasons. However, it has arrived and there is nothing we can do about it. So, let’s enjoy this month because it’s gonna fly by. Here...
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Bridges Events: Dec. 1-7
Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the event date. Please send submissions to...
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Parish Notes
Please send items for Parish Notes to weekend@thestarphoenix.com with the words “Parish Notes” in the subject line. Submission deadline is the Friday one week before at 10 a.m. Joys of the Season:...
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Canadian animated short ’Fox and the Whale’ among 10 films in Oscar race
TORONTO — A self-financed animated short by Toronto-based Robin Joseph, which takes inspiration from the landscape of Salt Spring Island, B.C., is one step closer to an Oscar nomination. Joseph’s “Fox...
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Band Listing
Army and Navy — Sheldon Tyke (Fri. and Sat.), jam session (Sat., 5-8:30 p.m.) Downtown Legion — Gold Tones (Sat.) Buds on Broadway — Gorgeous Blue Dogs (Thurs.), Rock Candy (Fri.), 100th Meridian...
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Diversions
Concerts/Events Free Noon Hour Concerts: Dec. 7, 14, and 21 at Third Avenue United Church at noon. Admission is free and donations are accepted. Information at 306-652-6812. William Prince: The...
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'Tis the Season: Your guide to Christmas and holiday events in and around...
Singing with Sylvia: Holiday Hoopla: Dec. 7-8 at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave. Tickets $8 to $10; available at 306-653-5191, ontheboards.ca or at the door. Holiday Hoopla with Sylvia Chave Noon...
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Bridges Events Dec. 8-14
Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the event date. Please send submissions to...
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Parish Notes
Please send items for Parish Notes to weekend@thestarphoenix.com with the words “Parish Notes” in the subject line. Submission deadline is the Friday one week before at 10 a.m. Country Gospel Breakfast...
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Star Wars: Early praise for 'The Last Jedi' after elaborate premiere
LOS ANGELES — There were cheers, gasps, droid photo opportunities, casino games and more than a few standing ovations at the jam-packed world premiere of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Saturday night in...
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Review: ’The Last Jedi’ a welcome disturbance in the Force
A welcome disturbance in the Force, Rian Johnson’s “The Last Jedi” is, by wide measure, the trippiest, scrappiest and most rule-breaking “Star Wars” adventure yet. Not the exercise in nostalgia that...
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Diversions
Concerts/Events Free Noon Hour Concerts: Dec. 14 and 21 at Third Avenue United Church at noon. Admission is free and donations are accepted. Information at 306-652-6812. Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra:...
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Band Listing
Army and Navy — Driftwood (Fri. and Sat.), jam session (Sat., 5-8:30 p.m.) Downtown Legion — Just Us (Sat., 3:30 p.m., Lounge), Leon Ochs (Sat.) Buds on Broadway — Rivers Edge (Thurs.), The Gong Show...
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Keep moving! Christmas is just about here — 5 Things to fill your weekend,...
It’s just a few more sleeps til Christmas Eve. If you’re wondering how to fill those days until that starry, starry night, we might be able to help. Here’s a few ideas about this weekend: A Louisiana...
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Bridges Events Dec. 15-21
Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the event date. Please send submissions to...
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With the debut of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, here's a Force Awakens recap —...
Star Wars: The Last Jedi hits theatres this weekend. Here’s a recap, to get you up to speed, of Star Wars: The Force Awakens — in case you missed it — as told by seven-year-old Star Wars fan (and...
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Parish Notes
Please send items for Parish Notes to weekend@thestarphoenix.com with the words “Parish Notes” in the subject line. Submission deadline is the Friday one week before at 10 a.m. Carolfest: Sunday, 7:30...
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