Women from across the southwest gathered at the Lyric Theatre this past Friday for an evening of dancing and live music to celebrate International Women’s Day, which took place on Saturday.
The theatre was lively for Sask Music’s International Women’s Day Concert, which showcased women in music including Saskatchewan Music Award winner, Kara Golemba, along with Cupid’s Heart, SoulTribe, and Nigerian artist, NiniJegz.
Ben Valiaho, education and program manager with Sask Music, highlighted that tickets were $25 each and all proceeds from the Swift Current show are going to support Southwest Crisis Services.
“We hosted one of our International Women’s Day Concerts here in Swift Current, we’ve got about six going on around the province all with Saskatchewan-based artists,” he shared. “It’s a whole lot of fun and all the proceeds go to various charities too.”

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Valiahio noted that the International Women’s Day Concert also appeared in Indian Head, Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatoon, and will make a final stop in Prince Albert this coming weekend.
“It’s a nice way to celebrate Saskatchewan artists and celebrate women for the weekend,” he added.

The Lyric Theatre opened its doors at 7:00 p.m. and the music kicked off shortly after 7:30 p.m.

For more information about Sask Music or the Lyric Theatre, check out each of their websites or visit them on social media.

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