LOTS OF TALENT:

Swift Current’s Lyric Theatre presented an evening of live music by local talent at the monthly Open Stage, Dec. 13. The guest host at this performance was singer-songwriter Mark Penner. Each event provides a unique musical experience to audience members, who might see a musician’s first- time appearance on stage or hear an impromptu jam session by experienced performers. This popular event provides a venue for performers to share their music with a public audience. Open Stage takes place on the second Thursday of every month. The next Open Stage on Jan. 10 will be hosted by well-known local musician Skip Neufeld. There is an open jam session from 7-8 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $7 at the door and performers get in for free.

Zed Adam (at left) and Adler Irwin played a set at Open Stage, Dec. 13.

Photos by Matthew Liebenberg Denise Wall was accompanied by the evening's host emcee, Mark Penner.

Banjo player Eliza Doyle performs with Paula McGuigan on upright bass.

Scott Klein performed at Open Stage.

Singer-songwriter Vanessa Gauvin was one of the performers at Open Stage, Dec. 13.

Rappers Jacob Heinrichs (at left) and Vector Pharaoh (Josh Seibel) teamed up.

- Gord Nodge played the mandolin with the group Delinquents at Open Stage, Dec. 13.