Local Arts

After almost a year of hard work and planning, four Flin Flon teenagers are hoping to see their vision bloom. The Flin Flon Youth Arts Council is preparing to host its first ever event.

Ham Sandwich director Sheri Pearson has one simple request for theatregoers heading to the group’s next production. “Keep an open mind.” The Flin Flon acting troupe’s latest play is Regrets Only, a political satire written by playwright Paul Rudnick.

Flin Flon songwriter CC Trubiak is in exclusive company. The Flin Flon-based singer/songwriter is among the final 10 artists remaining in this year’s CBC Searchlight competition.

The first round of results are in, and three Flin Flon musicians are in the national top 100 of the CBC Searchlight competition. CC Trubiak entered his original tune “Raven” off of his third album, McBain in early February.

There’s no stage at Ann Ross and Doug McGregor’s house. There doesn’t need to be. Musicians play on a rug near the fireplace. Mic stands and instruments crowd the space, while just behind the perfomers a pile of coats sits on a bed.

What’s happening in the Flin Flon and area arts scene this month, inquiring minds want to know? Well if they don’t they should because, as per usual, it’s pretty exciting. Opening on Mar.

Jennifer McLean and Mark Kolt are hoping a nation-wide musical talent search will shine a light, both on their talents and Flin Flon musicians.

On a Tuesday evening at the front of Hapnot Collegiate’s Dorothy Ash Theatre, kids run excitedly around the room, gesturing, shouting, and immersing themselves in the art of acting. It’s theatre class, and this behaviour is perfectly acceptable.

C.C. Trubiak is stepping back in his cowboy boots for a nationwide online contest. The Flin Flon-based musician has put his name forward for this year’s CBC Searchlight competition.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Flin Flon and area! We are off again, on a whirlwind ride of arts and cultural activities in the region. Tomorrow, Feb. 15, we have another film from the TIFF series of movies.