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Public lectures, performances and exhibitions on campus and in Saskatoon

FALL

AT A GLANCE FEATUREDSept. 2–13 MFA Exhibition: Dani DaleSept. 3–13 Rachel Broussard Exhibition: AdaptationSept. 5 Concert: Mysterious Barricades Sept. 5 Film: The Making of the MahatmaSept. 6 Community Arts and Artisanship Program Open HouseSept. 12 Lecture/panel: Mahatma Gandhi: The Contemporary ContextSept. 13 Concert and David L. Kaplan Bust DedicationSept. 13 Philosophy in the CommunitySept. 18 Literature MattersSept. 19 Film: Gandhi, My FatherSept. 20–Dec. 21 Marie Lannoo Exhibition: the architecture of colourSept. 25 7 Nights of HistorySept. 26 Lecture: Gandhi and the Indian Independence MovementSept. 26 Film: Lage Raho Munna BhaiSept. 27 Fine Arts Research Lecture in MusicSept. 27 Nuit Blanche Eve at USaskSept. 28 Prairie Paladin Medieval Market and FaireSept. 28 Sleaford Observatory Open HouseOct. 4 Concert: Play it Forward Oct. 4 Film: National Doukhobor Heritage Village: Prayer Home 100 YearsOct. 9–19 Greystone Theatre: FrankensteinOct. 11 Philosophy in the CommunityOct. 16 Literature MattersOct. 17–Dec. 13 Lawrence Blough Exhibition: Domestic Mutations in the Sharing EconomyOct. 19 Ballroom Dance: The Masquerade Isn’t Over! Oct. 30 7 Nights of HistoryNov. 2–3 Concert: University of Saskatchewan Music Theatre EnsembleNov. 8 Philosophy in the CommunityNov. 11 Observatory Special Viewing: Transit of MercuryNov. 20–30 Greystone Theatre: Playhouse CreaturesNov. 20 Literature MattersNov. 24 Choral Celebration ConcertNov. 27 7 Nights of HistoryNov. 29 Concert: TranscriptionsDec. 1 Concert: This I Dig Of You: The USask Jazz Ensemble Swings and SwaysDec. 4 Fall Chamber Music RecitalDec. 5 Concert: Celebrating Musical DiversityDec. 13 Philosophy in the Community

FOR KIDSOct. 26 and Nov. 30 Museum of Antiquities: Crafternoons

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 | 8–10 PM | FREE

The night before Nuit Blanche Saskatoon, locations across campus will be transformed into interactive and digital art installations. Participating galleries and museums will be open to the public for extended hours during the event. It’s a public art extravaganza at the University of Saskatchewan!

This event is made possible by the support of the USask Art Galleries, the Department of Art and Art History and Nuit Blanche Saskatoon.

Locations: USask Observatory; outside wall of the Arts Tower; Museum of Natural Sciences; Museum of Antiquities; USask Art Galleries

NUIT BLANCHE EVE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN

Info: artsandscience.usask.ca/art | [email protected]

Works by participating artists. (Top row, left to right): Shawn Kauenhofen, The Machine, digital animation still; J-S Gauthier and Brian F. Eames, Our Glass, concept rendering; Jaden Kraus, Two by Four Gallery, installation concept. (Middle): Fatemeh Ebrahimnejadnamini, In My Veins, UV light installation; Emilie Neudorf, Not-So-Still-Life, animation still; Jaden Kraus, Tear-Away Series, performance detail. (Bottom): Lauren Warrington, Ancient Plains, projection still; Rebecca Vereschagin, Transience, projection still.

LECTURES AND FILMS

FRIDAY, OCT. 4 | 1:30–3:30 PM | FREE Public Screening: National Doukhobor Heritage Village: Prayer Home 100 YearsThe beautiful complex of the National Doukhobor Heritage Village and its profound connection with Saskatchewan’s Doukhobor community are explored in this documentary film directed by Veronika Makarova, a professor in the Department of Linguistics.

Neatby-Timlin Theatre, 241 Arts Building, 9 Campus Dr. Info: [email protected]

WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30 PM | FREE

7 Nights of History Public talks by Department of History faculty members, followed by questions and discussion. Topics TBA.

Hose & Hydrant, 612 11th St. E. Info: [email protected]

Sept. 25 | Oct. 30 | Nov. 27

WEDNESDAYS AT 7:30 PM | FREE

Literature Matters Members of the Department of English examine diverse literary topics in this community lecture series featuring refreshments and discussion.

Grace-Westminster United Church Social Hall, 505 10th St. E.

Info: (306) 966-1268 | [email protected]

Sept. 18 Joseph Conrad’s Russia in Under Western Eyes by Ludmilla Voitkovska

Oct. 16 Burning Words: Cases from the History of Text-Burning by Doug Thorpe

Nov. 20 A Writer’s Life by Robert Calder

Mahatma Gandhi 150th Anniversary Events The College of Arts and Science and the University of Saskatchewan Shastri Indo-Canadian Committee will mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with a series of talks and film screenings. A discussion follows each film.

Info: [email protected]

THURSDAYS AT 7 PM | FREE Gandhi Film Festival Neatby-Timlin Theatre, 241 Arts Building, 9 Campus Dr.

Sept. 5 The Making of the Mahatma (1996)

Sept. 19 Gandhi, My Father (2007)

Sept. 26 Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 | 7–9 PM | FREE

Mahatma Gandhi: The Contemporary Context Vasudha Narayanan of the University of Florida delivers the Vedanta Endowment Lecture on the topic of Gandhian non-violence and the Hindu dharma. An interfaith panel discussion featuring USask faculty follows.

Neatby-Timlin Theatre, 241 Arts Building, 9 Campus Dr.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 | 4 PM | FREE Gandhi and the Indian Independence Movement in Historical Perspective A lecture by Harold Coward of the University of Victoria, sponsored by the departments of history, political studies, and religion and culture (STM). 202 Arts Building, 9 Campus Dr.

FRIDAYS FROM 7–9 PM | FREE

Philosophy in the Community A community lecture and discussion series organized by the Department of Philosophy to share the rewards and pleasures of philosophical reflection.

The Refinery, Emmanuel Anglican Church (Basement), 609 Dufferin Ave.


Sept. 13 Affective Computing: The Last Frontier of Privacy? by Will Buschert

Oct. 11 A Defense of Belief Without Evidence by Tate Williams

Nov. 8 Buddhist Reflections on Forgiveness by Emer O’Hagan

Dec. 13 Police Street Checks as a Roadblock to a Free and Inclusive Saskatchewan

by Glen Luther

THEATRE

Greystone Theatre One of the oldest theatres in the province, Greystone Theatre presents four mainstage plays a year—from classic repertory to cutting-edge new plays.

Tickets: $22 adults; $19 seniors; $17 students

Purchase tickets/season subscriptions: (306) 966-5188 | artsandscience.usask.ca/drama

Tickets go on sale two weeks before each show. No assigned seating. Wheelchair accessible (please call in advance). No shows on Sundays.

All shows start at 8 pm | John Mitchell Building, 118 Science Pl.

OCT. 9–19

Frankenstein; or the Man and the Monster by H.M. Milner | directed by Dwayne Brenna

Henry Milner’s 1826 Frankenstein, based on Mary Shelley’s famous novel, was the first stage adaptation to feature the birth of the Monster onstage. Subsequent retellings of the story have rarely failed to capitalize on Milner’s innovation. Enjoy the spectacle of Frankenstein’s Monster as he was first portrayed on the London stage.

NOV. 20–30

Playhouse Creatures by April De Angelis | directed by Julia Jamison

Rivalries and relationships that develop between the first actresses to grace the London stage are exposed both offstage and on, as we voyeuristically peek in on the dressing room antics and heroic performances of this all-women cast. Set in the time of Charles II, four famous Restoration actresses, including Nell Gwynn, navigate their way through their precarious careers with wit, charm and spunk.

David Stobbe

Machinal, directed by Natasha Martina (Greystone Theatre, March 2019)

MUSIC

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 | 7:30 PM | FREE Mysterious BarricadesPart of a national series of concerts bringing attention to mental health, this performance features musicians from the Saskatoon community, the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and the Department of Music.

Quance Theatre, Education Building, 28 Campus Dr. Info: www.mysteriousbarricades.org

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 | 7:30–9:30 PM | FREE

Concert and David L. Kaplan Bust Dedication Department of Music faculty perform alongside community musicians at this concert featuring the dedication of a new bust of David L. Kaplan (1923–2015), acclaimed composer and professor of music.

Quance Theatre, Education Building, 28 Campus Dr. Info: [email protected]

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 | 7:30–9 PM | FREE

Music and the Visionary: Barbara Croall’s Thoughts and Music Celebrated Odawa First Nation composer and recording artist Barbara Croall speaks about her approach to composition and performs live music as part of the Fine Arts Research Lecture Series in Music.

Quance Theatre, Education Building, 28 Campus Dr.


FRIDAY, OCT. 4 | 6 PM | FREE

Play it Forward A collaborative musical showcase by the USask Jazz Ensemble, Greystone Singers and Wind Orchestra.

Tickets: food bank donations accepted

Location TBA


SATURDAY, OCT. 19 | 8 PM The Masquerade Isn’t Over! A masquerade dance featuring classic swing music and contemporary songs performed by the USask Jazz Ensemble.

Tickets: $20 (includes midnight lunch); sold at the door

Manhattan Ballroom, Highway 5 east of Saskatoon


SATURDAY, NOV. 2 AND SUNDAY, NOV. 3 | 7:30 PM

University of Saskatchewan Music Theatre Ensemble The ensemble performs selected scenes and favourite arias.

Tickets: $20 general; $10 students/seniors; sold at the door


Info: (306) 966-6180

SUNDAY, NOV. 24 | 3 PM

Choral Celebration Concert The Greystone Singers and the University Chorus perform songs from various styles and eras with guest artists from the Saskatoon Symphony Chamber Players.

Tickets: $20 general; $10 students/seniors; sold at the door and McNally Robinson

Knox United Church, 838 Spadina Cres. E.


FRIDAY, NOV. 29 | 7:30 PM

Transcriptions The USask Wind Orchestra performs with special guests the University Chorus, the Greystone Singers and Garry Gable.

Tickets: $15 general; $10 students/seniors; sold at the door

Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Rd.


MUSIC

SUNDAY, DEC. 1 | 3 PM

This I Dig Of You: The USask Jazz Ensemble Swings and Sways Tickets: $20 general; $10 students/seniors; sold at the door



WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 | 12:30 PM | FREE

Fall Chamber Music Recital A free concert by the USask Chamber Ensemble.



THURSDAY, DEC. 5 | 7:30 PM

Celebrating Musical Diversity A performance by the USask Concert Band.

Tickets: silver collection



FEATURED

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 | 5–8 PM | FREE

The University of Saskatchewan’s Community Arts and Artisanship Program offers non-degree art classes and workshops in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, metalwork, glass art, textiles and more.

Meet our instructors, learn about our brand-new certificate programs and create art at this free open house event.

Studios 117 and 118, Williams Building, 221 Cumberland Ave. N.

OPEN HOUSE

RSVP: usask-community-arts.eventbrite.caInfo: (306) 966-5530

Works by previous community arts students. (Clockwise from bottom): Irene McKinnon, Wendy McLeod, Cassie Kos.

ART

The Galleries The University of Saskatchewan art galleries host exhibitions of national and international scope, as well as work by up-and-coming artists and curators. Admission is free.

Marie Lannoo, Blue Eyes Blue 1, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of the artist.

Rachel Broussard, Yellow Creature (Evolved), 2018, 6’ x 2’ x 1’, mixed media. Courtesy of the artist.

Gallery hours: Monday–Friday 10 am–4:30 pm | Saturday 12–4:30 pm Agriculture Building, 51 Campus Dr. Info: (306) 966-4571 | art.usask.ca

SEPT. 2–SEPT. 13 | FREE

MFA thesis exhibition: Dani Dale

OCT. 17–DEC. 13 | FREE

Lawrence Blough: Domestic Mutations in the Sharing EconomyLawrence Blough, the recipient of the 2018 Structurist Fellowship from the University of Saskatchewan, will propose new communitarian typologies based on the sharing paradigm for exhibition and publication.

Gallery hours: Monday–Friday 10 am–4:30 pm | Saturday 12–4:30 pm Peter MacKinnon Building, 107 Administration Pl. Info: (306) 966-4571 | art.usask.ca

SEPT. 20–DEC. 21 | FREE

Marie Lannoo: the architecture of colour curated by Leah Taylor exhibition essay by Sky Goodden

Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 20 | 7 pm Artist talk/tour: Thursday, Oct. 24 | 12 noon | College Art Gallery 1

This exhibition is a survey of Marie Lannoo’s artistic practice from the past five years, including recent painting, sculpture and installation. It reveals Lannoo’s research into the physics of colour and the composition of the space it occupies, as seen through her lens as a prairie artist.

Gallery hours: Monday–Friday 9:30 am–4:30 pm 191 Murray Building, 3 Campus Dr.Info: (306) 966-4208 | usask.ca/snelgrove

KENDERDINE ART GALLERY

COLLEGE ART GALLERIES

GORDON SNELGROVE GALLERY

SEPT. 3–13 | FREE

AdaptationOpening reception: Sept. 6, 7–10 pm Rachel Broussard’s work investigates the dynamic between the individual and the environment. The artist creates collages from coffee table nature books that morph flora and fauna into fantastical hybrid creatures. The images are sliced through with delicate lace-like cut-outs to reflect the act of human intervention on nature.

MUSEUMS

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 | 11 AM–5 PM | FREE

Prairie Paladin Medieval Market and Faire Take a trip back in time to the Middle Ages as the USask Bowl is transformed into a medieval marketplace. There will also be fighting demos, photo-ops, gallery tours, interactive workshops, medieval music and dance, crafts and children’s activities.

SATURDAY, OCT. 26 AND SATURDAY, NOV. 30 | 2-4 PM | FREE

Hands on History Crafternoons A free drop-in program for children ages four to 10 with a different story and craft activity each month.

Museum of Antiquities This collection of ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Near Eastern sculpture in full-scale replica offers an opportunity for anyone interested in art or antiquity.

Hours: Monday–Friday 9 am–4 pm | Saturday 12–4:30 pm | Free 106 Peter MacKinnon Building, 107 Administration Pl. Info: (306) 966-7818 | artsandscience.usask.ca/antiquities

Khorassan decorated bronze mortar and pestle (11th century), Hanson Collection of Early Islamic Artifacts, Museum of Antiquities.

Museum of Natural Sciences Explore evolution throughout geological time in this museum featuring fossils, rocks, minerals and living plants and animals. Check the museum website to learn about fun, hands-on science events for the whole family.

Hours: Monday–Friday 7 am–11 pm Saturday 10 am–10 pm | Sunday 12–10 pm | Free

Geology Building, 114 Science Pl. Info: (306) 966-5729 | artsandscience.usask.ca/mns

University of Saskatchewan Observatory The campus observatory offers free public viewings of seasonal objects in the sky each Saturday night.Saturday night viewing times: September: 8:30–11 pm | October–February: 7–9:30 pm March: 8–10:30 pm | April–August 9:15–11:45 pm 108 Wiggins Rd. Info: (306) 966-6429 | artsandscience.usask.ca/physics/observatory

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 | 7:30–11 PM | FREE

Astronomy Night 2019 Come see the wonders of the universe through the telescopes at the Sleaford Observatory. Be sure to dress warmly!

Car convoy departs at 7 pm from Fas Gas at the corner of Highways 5 and 41. The Sleaford Observatory and Research Facility is located 40 minutes east of Saskatoon. This event is weather-dependent. Info: www.facebook.com/usaskobservatory

MONDAY, NOV. 11 | 9 AM–12 NOON | FREE

Special Viewing Event: Transit of Mercury Visit the campus observatory to watch the planet Mercury pass in front of the sun.

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