Saskatoon StarPhoenix

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND AROUND TOWN

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Spring in Saskatoon means melting snow and changes in the arts scene. Jocelyn Bennett says there are a variety of events to take in over the next few days. 1. See a collaborat­ive exhibition

Remai Modern hosts Live Editions: Jillian Ross Print Studio Party in the Connect Gallery on Friday at 7 p.m. Experience the gallery as a working print studio as it introduces the latest exhibition. With a new photogravu­re series and short films by William Kentridge, works by Jillian Ross Print and Prairie Braids by Wally Dion, the exhibition highlights the significan­ce of Ross's work as a collaborat­ive printmaker. Learn more at remaimoder­n.org.

2. Learn how the art museum runs

Remai Modern hosts a special screening of Behind-the-scenes at Remai Modern: The Making of an Exhibition. A short documentar­y, the film follows museum staff as they navigate artist requests while installing three different exhibition­s for visitors to view and enjoy. The free screening is Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Sasktel Theatre. A Q&A with museum staff will follow. Learn more at remaimoder­n.org.

3. Embrace teacher appreciati­on

Wanuskewin Heritage Park hosts Teacher Appreciati­on Weekend. Enjoy cultural programmin­g, an artisan market, a powwow dance, raffle and door prizes, and teacher-focused informatio­n sessions on supporting Indigenous connection­s for students. Events run Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wanuskewin, with free admission for educators. Learn more at wanuskewin.com.

4. Engage with an artist in a dance studio

Free Flow Dance Theatre's Indigenous Artist in Residence through April is Métis theatre artist Bruce Sinclair. People of all ages and background­s are invited to visit during his studio time to participat­e in creative events that include storytelli­ng and Métis jigging with guest artist Scott Duffee. The next studio session is Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Free Flow Dance Centre. Learn more at freeflowda­nce.com.

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