Culture Days Kick-Off Event Thursday, September 29, 2016
Today, the City and SaskCulture celebrated the start of Saskatoon’s 7th Annual Culture Days at River Landing.
“Culture Days is a chance for all of us to recognize the role that arts and culture has in making our city a better place to live, work, and play,” says Community Development Manager, Kevin Kitchen. “Cultural activities are important as they bring people from all across our community to participate in the arts, to learn more about other cultures, and to celebrate our community and all it has to offer.”
The public is encouraged to create, participate, experience, and celebrate culture in Saskatoon with free activities and workshops being held to celebrate Culture Days from Friday, September 30, to Sunday, October 2, 2016.
The City is offering other activities throughout the weekend in support of Culture Days. All are welcome and all events are free.
Friday, September 30
Sutherland Culture Fair
11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sutherland Hall (1112 Central Avenue)
*New public artwork, meet the artist, farmers’ market, SaskCulture Community Engagement Animateur Zoe Fortier, artist-led activities, Remai Modern Art Caravan, and cultural demonstrations.
Indian and Métis Friendship Centre
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
168 Wall Street
*Engage in First Nations and Métis cultural activities, hands-on workshops, and SaskCulture Community Engagement Animateur Zoe Fortier.
Saturday, October 1
I Am The Bridge
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
River Landing under Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge
*Short film screening in collaboration with PAVED Arts, Moving Stories YXE documentary premiere, and meet the artist (participants should bring their own lawn chairs).
Sunday, October 2
Public Art Bike Tour
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Downtown, Riversdale, and River Landing
*Guided bike tour of new and existing public artworks and meet the artist (meet at 1:00 p.m. downtown at Drinkle Mall, 22nd Street East and 3rd Avenue South).
Many more events will be happening in Saskatoon throughout the weekend, focusing on our city’s vibrant cultural scene, some of which are listed below. For a complete list of activities, visit the official Culture Days website at http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule.
Culture Days is a national initiative intended to raise awareness of arts and culture in communities across Canada.