Riders' theme night headlines this weekend's five things to do in Regina (July 25-27)
Christmas in July?
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders' next home game — Friday night against the Edmonton Elks — features a holiday theme in the heart of summer. Details are sketchy, but the home team is inviting fans to embrace 'the spirit of giving.'
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'We're bringing the holidays home for some festive football with Mosaic Stadium set to shine like a star on the tree,' says a news release. 'It's the jolliest night of the summer as we bring the chill to a warm prairie night.'
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Billed as 'the ultimate spot for pre-game fun with activities for Rider fans of all ages,' it takes place in Confederation Park on the west side of Mosaic Stadium.
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Party in the Park features: inflatables, face painters and tailgate games for all ages; a food truck, full-service bar and ice cream truck; performances by the Rider pep band and cheer team; and, giveaways from the Rider hype team and select corporate partners.
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French-Algerian performer Pierre Bensusan is bringing his latest world tour to the Artesian on Saturday night.
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In an online preview, fans are invited to a 'wonderful evening with legendary guitarist and composer Pierre Bensusan (aka 'The Prince of DADGAD') as he celebrates 50 years of genre-bending world music with his acclaimed solo show One Guitar, One Voice.'
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World music is a fusion of traditional, contemporary, jazz, classical and pop music. Bensusan — with his steel-string acoustic guitar — is referred to 'one of the most eloquent world music musicians of our time.'
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He has been named best guitarist of world music by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine while his triple record 'Encore' was named a Grand Prix winner for best live album at the Independent Music Awards.
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3. Bluey Block Party
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The Grasslands neighbourhood continues its summer events series on Saturday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) at the Landing with a special appearance by beloved cartoon character Bluey.
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Activities also include bouncy castles, games and a market with crafts and goods created by kids in the local community.
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No walk-ins. Registration is required at grasslands.ca.
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