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Brenda Russell senses a certain excitement in the air with popular singer Tom Jackson set to perform at the R.H. Channing Auditorium tomorrow evening. "There seems to be some real enthusiasm and excitement building up as concert night gets closer," commented the director of Flin Flon Parks and Recreation, the concert sponsor. About 100 tickets for the concert remained yesterday afternoon but were going quickly. "I'm very impressed with the response," said Russell. "It's good to see the community supporting quality entertainment." The concert will feature a 75-minute performance from Jackson, considered one of Canada's foremost entertainers, and a 30-minute opening act from The Rez Boyz, an aboriginal band from Pelican Narrows. "We're excited to have The Rez Boyz as part of the evening's entertainment as well," commented Russell. The doors are set to open at 6 p.m., with The Rez Boyz to perform from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. The tickets for the concert say the doors open at 7 p.m., but that was before The Rez Boyz confirmed their performance. Tickets are available at Fur Keepsakes until 3 p.m. tomorrow and will also be available at the door for $2 extra. Born on the One Arrow reservation in Saskatchewan and raised in Winnipeg, Jackson has recorded 11 albums, two of which received Juno nominations. Fans of the popular CBC TV series North of 60 know Jackson as Chief Peter Kenidi, a role he portrayed for six seasons. His acting credits also include roles in movies such as The Diviners, Grizzly Falls, and guest appearances on Sesame Street. Off the stage and screen, he is well known for his humanitarian work and his dedication to helping the less fortunate. Time magazine named him one of Canada's most successful activists, and and a handful of Canadian universities have awarded him honourary degrees.
