Friday evening two highly anticipated musical events will be going on in the Battlefords. The big decision is which one to attend. Diehard fans will probably find a way to take in parts of both.
A West Park deck (weather permitting) will be the venue for Blue Moon Marquee (Al and Jasmine) on a return visit to Battleford. The guy with his thumb on the pulse of musical events in the Battlefords, Laird Brittin of the Battlefords Jazz Society, says they were so impressed with Battleford that they've decided to come back for another night of music and friends under the stars.
"For those of you who were able to come in July, you know what a great show they put on. Anyone who missed it has a second chance," says Brittin.
The location is 17 West Park Crescent and the cost of $20. The show starts at 8 p.m.
Brittin is also jazzed about Bandarama II. Kurtis J. Kopp and friends have put together the second edition of live rock and roll.
"Bandarama was such a success that No. 2 is going ahead," says Brittin. "Three great bands, one night of good rock'n'roll music. I have heard all three of these bands before and this is going to be a special night."
The lineup features Torn Apart, Gypsy Mobile and the Barrons of Buckingham. The doors open at 8 and the show starts at 9 p.m. at Sloan Auditorium, the basement of the Royal Canadian Legion in North Battleford. Tickets are $20.
Saturday, look for the annual North Battleford Guns and Collectables show at the Agriplex, sponsored by the North Battleford Lions. Saturdays hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday's are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Approximately 190 exhibitors will feature archery, farm toys, antiques, coins, stamps and more.
Saturday is also the day the local "yarnbombers" will be in Central Park in North Battleford with a mission to brighten things up. Don't miss the installation from 2 to 5 p.m.
Saturday evening is Oktoberfest at the Agrivilla, presented by Rotary of the Battlefords. For tickets to this lively event featuring German food and entertainment, call 306-446-3322.
