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Cathedral Village Arts Festival Street Fair
Saturday - May 28th, 2011
13th avenue, between Angus and Athol street, and 2100 blocks of Retallack, Robinson, and Garnet Streets 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. RAIN or SHINE! ARTIST AND PERFORMANCE SPOTS ALONG SIX CITY BLOCKS!
Over 300 artisans and a variety of performance spots along a six block stretch of 13th Avenue, The Streetfair showcases
the diversity of art; visual art displays, films, artisans working in a variety of mediums showing and selling their
wares, performance stages, and buskers to keep you entertained!
Parades, performance stages and Streetfair buskers will delight you for some spare change; remember to let all our
talent know you appreciate their efforts.
Important Note: For the safety and ease of everyone, please keep your pets, bikes and skateboards away from the crowds along 13th Avenue and in Holy Rosary Park.
You will not go hungry as there will be lots of food choices! Booths open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. serving up flavours
from around the world, and of course, traditional Fair fare: hot dogs, candy floss, fries and those Mini Donuts!
To quench your thirst the Regina Rowing Club will be serving up cold beer in the Beer Tent beside the Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre from noon to 6 p.m. NO MINORS At the Street Fair
Traditions Handcraft Gallery - presents craft demos by local artists. Noon to 4 pm. Tribal Vibes - interactive, funky, and spirited. Tribal Vibes is thrilled to be part of Arts Festival 2011. Come out and enjoy their rhythmical dance-able and entertaining good times!!!!!! Art Car at Streetfair! (Retallack Street near the entrance to Safeway) - The "Gypsy Mermaid Caravan": Michelle Kaiser aka Gypsy Mermaid returns to Regina with her latest art car creation. Michelle has transformed a postal truck into a mermaid tribute museum and stage on wheels. Covered with paintings, mosaics and anything mermaid, this rolling work of art is a performance stage and features a mechanical fortune teller, reminiscent of carnivals of days gone by. This is one festival sight you do not want to miss! Visit the Dunlop Art Gallery & Regina Public Library booth for stickers, balloons and prize-draws! Connaught Centennial Time Capsule (in front of Groovy Mama) - Were you a student or teacher at Connaught School? Share your memories and stories in the "Time Traveller" Video Booth! Artist-in-residence at Connaught school, Gerri Ann Siwek is gathering stories & images for a Time Capsule of the past, present, and future of school life, and for a Centennial web page and documentary film. Comics: Comic Jam Artists, pick up your copy of this year’s book from Alan Dotson at the CVAF table in front of the Cathedral Village Neighbourhood Centre. Funville Activities in the Park - Holy Rosary Park
[10:00 am - 4:00 pm]
Keegan
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
He will amaze you with his talents, twisting balloons together into many shapes!
Regina EMS Open-House
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Take a look inside the EMS units on display! The Regina EMS is committed to being in the right place, at the right
time, with the right service. Recognized as one of the most integrated health care organizations in Canada. Come over an take a tour
inside the units!
Canadian Hung Kuen Association of Regina
10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Galaxy Cinemas and CHKA Kung Fu are promoting “Kung Fu Panda 2.” Join us for games, demonstrations,
trivia, colouring contests and fun. All donations/proceeds go towards KidSport.
EYES
10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Education Youth in Engineering & Science (EYES) is a not for profit organization that seeks to spark curiosity
and develop lasting interest in science and engineering.
Regina Sidewalk Astronomers
10:30 am to 4:00 pm
The Regina Sidewalk Astronomers takes telescopes to the public - on street corners, parks and
stores - wherever people are. Drop by and have a look through their telescope! Weather permitting.
Mat-Hatter Mash-Up
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Hockey meets Croquet. Grab a stick, and play a round of croquet through our sculpture-filled
wonderland. Sculptural wickets created by the After-school Art club at RPL Connaught branch library.
SCA
11:00 am and 2:00 pm
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is a not for profit, educational organization dedicated
to the study and recreation of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, including fighting, fencing, archery, arts, and handcrafts.
Funville Drama
11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Michelle is inviting kids between the ages of 6 and 12 to come try some drama games. The games we
play and the improvisations we create will be inspired by Hats! So if you see her in the parade handing out hats on Saturday, put on your own
imagination cap and follow her to the drama space and get ready for a dramatic experience! Limited to 15 children.
Queen City Caring Clowns
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Q.C.C.C. bring smiles, laughter, listening, gentle clowning and the gift of play to all people
in both private and public care facilities as well as at Community Events.
Prairie Sky School
11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Prairie Sky School is Regina’s first and only Eco-School!! Their kindergarten to Grade 6 program
offers new alternatives in progressive, nature-based curriculum. Check out their website for more info: www.prairieskyschool.org
Globe Theatre School
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
The Globe Theatre School is dedicated to the growth of theatre across Saskatchewan, offering
programs for all ages in theatre creation, improvisation, playwriting, musical theatre, film, clowning, puppetry and more! .
Will Leach
2:30 pm
Will leach and his family have been performing magic shows for over 20 years
offering quality entertainment for the entire family.
Mad Hatter's Drum Festival - Main Stage in Funville (Holy Rosary Park)
[11:15 am - 5:00 pm]
Follow the parade down the Streetfair; Lion drummers and dancers will lead you to the show! This is the Heartbeat of Cathedral. Over the years the Cathedral Village Arts
Festival has had many drum events. The Cathedral Village Drum Circle, Drumapalooza, Heartbeat, BaDaBoom, and now the Mad Hatter’s Drumfestival
Caribe Steel Band
11:15 am
A small, but powerful Regina band. Calypso, Reggae, Chutney, R&B & more. Formed in late 70's by the Sask Caribbean-Canadian
Association, now a youth band. A proud history of Community Activies, CSO performs at MOSAIC, Carisask Carnival & festivals.
ROAR
12:00 pm
ROAR from Douglas Park School, founded in the fall of 2008. R = respect ,O = ownership , A = accountability, R = responsibility.
Tribal Vibes
12:40 pm
Tribal Vibes...interactive, funky, and spirited. Come out and enjoy their rhythmical dance-able and entertaining good times!!!!!!
Drumming for Growth Ranch Erhlo
1:15 pm
Drumming for growth brings a range of new social and music opportunities to this energetic and committed group of drummers – They will rock you!
Ya La Habibi Tribal Style Belley Dancers
1:50 pm
Tribal Style Belly Dance is a modern day dance inspired by tribes of the past and reflects the same ancient longing to celebrate community spirit. Music
by Skin and Bone, A high energy, multi-cultural drum troupe, grounded in the rhythmic roots of Africa and the Middle East.
Azura
2:05 pm
Azura has performed in Egypt, Seattle, and much of Canada between Calgary and Lunenburg. Featured artist at Gravelbourg’s Solstice Festival in
2009. Teaches dance classes in Regina and workshops in western Canada. Music by Skin and Bone.
Ramiro Sepulveda
2:30 pm
A demonstration of different Latin rhythms and techniques by ReginaÕs premier Afro-Cuban percussionist. Performs with La Solucion and Oye.
Music In The House
3:10 pm
Music In The House is known for his interactive percussion program in the Regina Public School Board, clinics and workshops throughout Western
Canada. His philosophy is "Be respectful of music and people, always give 110%, make the music feel good and have fun".
Ghanadians
4:00 pm
International recording and performing artist Joseph Ashong, is a master drummer and dancer from Ghana who has performed with Peter Gabriel, Angelique
Kidjoe, Afro Nubians, Manding Jata. Joined by Joanne Crofford and Victor Tiede (Major Polter). Featuring traditional instruments of Africa: flute, balaphon, djun, sangbeni, kenkeni,
djembe, ngoni, kalimba, and the Afro-Carribean Marambula, chants and songs.
Regina Drum Circle
4:30 pm
All ages and drums welcome. Bang on a pan, bring your djembe, spoons, claves, shakers and shake your booty. Led by musician and educator Gaetan Hammond
and Master Drummer Joseph Ashong. Drums available for participants.
Note: In the event of rain, the performers will move inside to the Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre.
[11:15 am - 4:45 pm]
Indigo Joeseph
12:00 pm
A high-energy blend of blues-rock meets folk-funk, with an abundance of original lyrics to back up their even more original sound.
Jack Semple
1:00 pm
Regina's finest Blues guitar
The Mitchell Boys present "Scene Song"
2:00 pm
Festival founder Ken Mitchell and his Cowboy poet brother Don. Musical accompaniment by Don Modderman. These cowboy stories and songs will be a
sneak preview of their upcoming piece of musical theatre in the fall, Cowboy Chorale, set in the Moose Jaw Hills.
The Government
3:00 pm
Perhaps the first government to blend authority and power with deep passion: Good old four piece rock band that’s loud, alternative, quiet,
catchy and much more.
DownBeat
4:00 pm
Nathan Baker, Sarah Cibart, Tahnis Cunningham, Brigid McNutt and Karley Parovsky on fiddle, with Ray Bell on guitar, find common ground in Old Time and
Celtic fiddle music, and also explore the many sounds and styles that are possible with the fiddle.
Note: In case of rain, performers will move inside to The Artesian on 13th (Located directly behind the Mac's store)
[11:15 am - 4:45 pm]
Matt Polsfut
12:00 pm
Matt started playing, writing, recording, and performing at the age ofÊ14 and continues to do so to this day. He is strongly
influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan.
Jayne Galloway
1:00 pm
Jayne first picked up the guitar at age 9 and has not stopped since! Self taught and self directed, she plays a heartfelt,
intensely personal music that can strike a chord with anyone.
Tyler Gilbert
2:00 pm
A folk roots singer and guitar player who is influenced by the sounds of Dylan and Neil Young. Check out a
preview of Tyler's new CD "Tyler's World" at the festival.
The Relative
3:00 pm
Original Folk and Rock music with Latin influences packaged in a performance driven by distinct three-part harmony
by Jim & Kris Alvarez, Eric Jame, and guests Cameron Wensel and Rob Cocarell sitting in on bass and kit.
Roughtripp
4:00 pm
Roughtripp is a loud, 4 piece alternative band inspired by a long and wide range of musical interests from all types and genres.
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