More than 40 members and a teaching program of 25 plus students. The RMO's unique sound is based on the plucked strings of the mandolin family of instruments supplemented by bass, flute, guitar, violin and sometimes percussion.

Valerie Hall, solo organ recital, works by Canadian Composers

An exciting group of about 20 musicians who perform jazz, swing, and hit tunes with an energetic big-band sound. The group plays short engagements to dances, providing musical variety.

Since 2008, harp students have gathered as an ensemble on a regular basis under the guidance of Cécile Denis. This will be the Ensemble’s third performance: they will play music from South America, Brittany as well as contemporary and Renaissance music.

Scrabble to Risk, Mouse Trap to Settlers of Catan, it's all here, along with the best music pumped out by a slew of rotating DJ's. Arts fest drink specials and contests abound.

Live performance art, electronic music and circuit bending.

Find the Songwriter in you. Get your emotions across. Break down song structure, know the importance of hooks, how songs are written, when to copyright, what is SOCAN and more? Workshop leader Kathy Stochmal exceptional vocalist and respected songwriter in a wide range of genres. A deep connection to the song has led Kathy to success as a solo artist and in numerous groups including ‘The Frontier Gals’ and ‘The Michaels Trio’.

An indulgence of original works and classical pieces. Chris Prpich is a multi-talented local musician, accomplished in acoustic and electric bass, classical guitar, and mandolin. He will be showcasing a mix of original works and classical pieces. He is best known for his work in the local trio, The Lazy MKs.

Keiran Semple is known as the drummer in the band Us. Since his recent trip to Australia he has found his voice. Now emerging as a singer/ songwriter he will do his tunes as well as music from Dylan to Young. He is passionate and engaging.

Jigsaw Puzzle is a newly formed Northern Regina band. The power trio covers electrifying classic rock tunes along with some original material. Come watch Jigsaw Puzzle put the pieces of Rock’n’Roll together!

Thoughful indie rock, tinged with both pop and roots sensibilities, coming all the way from Sudbury, Ontario on a cross-country tour.

Paul Bogdan, Andy Beisel, Ian Cameron and Taylor Lefebvre strive to produce a sound unlike any other. Their fast paced groove rock consists of powerful riffs, hard driven solos and aggressive vocals. Juanita promise to put on one electrifying show!

Once again, students from the three Cathedral area schools, Connaught, Davin and Holy Rosary, will participate in a variety show under the Big Top in Holy Rosary Park. Come and cheer them on as they show off the diversity of young talent in the neighbourhood. Hosted by the Connaught Branch, Regina Public Library.

MUSIC, FOOD,DANCE, SHOPPING

Best ‘Doors to Imagination” contest
Visit 13th Ave and check out the local businesses, galleries, and performances. Vote for the business with the best door and win prizes. A number of the local businesses are extending their hours and staying open late.

Shop & start or finish your night at a local restaurant and move on to attend the many other art, theatre, literary, and music events.

David is a Multiple Award Winning Record Producer/Singer-Songwriter who has released 13 albums since 1993. He is a multi-instrumentalist prone to live-looping who, of late is gravitating toward solo piano, voice and song.

Mejia’s line-up was completed earlier this year, when Andre Mejia and Matthew Gartner were joined by drummer, Kyle Grimsrud-Manz. They are a Regina based trio whose roots are in classic rock, blues, and funk.

Amy Nelson, a Regina singer/songwriter, has performed across the prairies and internationally in Australia, Mexico and at the Canada Day celebrations in London, England.

It is in her quality as a celtic harpist that you will hear Cécile Denis tonight. Indeed, Cécile has had a real interest in celtic music and in the celtic harp since she was little. She teaches celtic harp at the Conservatory of Performing Arts and is developing a Harp Ensemble programme. Cécile even had a celtic band in Toronto for a while, “The Thingamajigs”, including a hurdy-gurdy player!

Belle Plaine’s voice silences noisy taverns. Her music is inspired by highway miles, interrupted dreams & eavesdropping. Her first album, “Songs for the Raffers” debuts this summer.

Under the direction of Yvonne Redant, the Regina Community Orchestra is a member-run organization which has operated for over twenty five years. Its membership is open to adults and older youth who want to play symphonic music, both classical and comtemporary. They are supported in part by operating grants from the Sasksatchewan Orchestral Association, Sask Lotteries and the City of Regina.

Vintage PinUp Dance by the Divax Damsels to the song "Big Spender" by Peggy Lee will be performed at in front of the store.

Viki T's “Music to Go” playing a wide variety of "World Instruments", string, keys, whistles, percussion.

Songwriter, spoken word artist, gardener and mom. You'll hear a Prairie howl, a unique blend of energetic Folk and Roots music. Makes audiences laugh, cry and dance at will with her eclectic, high-energy performances.

The Bystanders gained local notoriety for their high energy live show and catchy, heart-felt songs. Fusing traditional instruments like banjo, accordion and harmonica with acoustic driven folk/rock, the bands sound is a hybrid they call "prairie fresh".

Opening Reception , Visual art exhibition, featuring artists: Melanie Monique Rose, Cara De Gennaro & Ashley Rose.
Live music by The Pile of Bones Brass Band & Rob D.

The Semple Family band consists of parents Jack and Tara playing guitar and flute. Their children Keiran, Kaitlym, and Zevaya play drums, bass, and sing. Music from the Beatles to James Brown.

A group of spirited dancers and musicians. The exuberance they inspire spreads threw the audience like Wildfire! They come together to celebrate and ignite the energy where ever they are. They are original, interactive, inspiring and funky!

(pronounced: SEAL-a-kanth-Dance)
Come explore the deep blue sonic sea and beyond with CoelacanthDance. We all come from the sea, so, come shake your tail fin, grow some gills, then head back to your own ocean, smiling and spicily satiated.

Folk rock band led by Cameron Wensel, former member of the “West Port Murders” & “The Soo Line.” Phillip Legrand and Judd Stachowski appear alongside. Black Drink Crier play country and hammer balls straight out of the park.

Bring your drums, shakers, and shake your booty to the Regina Drum Circle Open Drum Jam. Some instruments will be available to use. Doumbeks will be used for the performance portion.

Ink Road is a band of brothers. Formed in the summer heat of 2009 in Regina and performing around the province in September. Show after show, they became closer as musicians, and even closer as friends. Ink Road began production of Lady Disaster, their first EP, in October 2009.

The Nancy Ray-Guns play infectious live dance grooves with thoughtful poetic lyrics. They have played to a live radio audience with 1.8 million listeners, and toured from Ontario to British Columbia leaving audiences starved for more.

"Belle Plaine is a national treasure - a true Canadian. She can sing like a hot-damn, was ready to leave on tour at a moments notice and shot the shit out of a spoon with a BB gun from the 50 yard mark.” - Carolyn Mark

Winoski and Horn have been playing their brand of "Latin Fusion" around town for 2 years and are in high demand. Expect a fiery, passion -filled instrumental experience from this four piece band.

Jack is one of Canada’s best guitarists. He is both a Western Canadian music award winner and a Juno winner. Jack calls Regina home and continues to perform across the country.

Self-proclaimed Kings of Skapunksurfabilly, Let There Be Theremin play their own brand of instrumental music. With the electric guitar, upright bass, drums, tenor sax, keyboard and theremin, these three guys say they can really crank it out. We’ll see.

Mini-recitals by organ students at the Cathedral followed by guided tours of the building.

Performances by: Electrum Brass, Dondi project drummers, Ken Powers, Glenn Wolfe, String Quartets, Katherine Dowling

Tribal Vibes will be performing at the 13th Avenue entrance to the Holy Rosary Park. Drums, Dance, and Tribal Vibes!

all day and night! Featuring DJ SquareSoundRoundBody and Hardtoe plus several other Regina DJ’s.

Don’t miss this rockin’ blues performance by Dawn Alexis and the Blue Dawn Band, giving you a thoroughly satisfying mix of material with covers from Aretha and Zeppelin to Davies and Dixon.

Winoski and Horn have been playing their brand of "Latin Fusion" around town for two years now and are in high demand. You can expect a firery, passion filled instrumental experience from what has now evolved into a hot four piece.

Led by Musical Director, Arranger and Bassist Carlo Petrovitch; Jivedaddy and the Mambokings are a high energy 11 piece Afro–Cuban Orchestra. Their set list contains some of the great hits of the salsa repertoire.