News & Brews
News & Brews
TWISTED TREES: Display at Blue Chair until March 2025
Renee Henthorne is a local artist who is a huge advocate for reuse. The idea for twisted trees came from leftover wire from her garage build. Now she’s recycling wire from stoves and extension cords. All items that go into the trees, from wire and beads to rocks and wood (even the labels), are recycled. She sources from individuals clearing out items rather than new if at all possible. Commissions available upon request.
PJ Perry and his Quartet will be performing March 26, April 9 & 23, May 7 & 28 and June 11, 18, & 25. PJ and his band will be off for the summer!
Opera Pub is March 19th,April 30th & May 21. They are on a break for the summer and will be back in September.
The Rault Brothers Trio will be on stage March 14th at 7 pm Lionel is joined by his brother Ron and drummer Bill Hobson with special guest Stewart MacDougall.
Jim Serediak Trio is March 7th - Jim is a singer songwriter with multiple albums airing on CKUA. The trio has played many local festivals.
Mark Stonehacker is March 8th, join us for his latest album release. A singer songwriter from Alberta reflecting on his personal experiences.
March 15th has Ken Jans & The Kreaky Joints on stage - This seasoned band has great sets and are a lot of fun.
March 20th we are happy to welcome the Aaron Ball Band as part of their Great White North Tour. They are an international touring and award winning group. Their style is Americana, Southern Rockland Alternative Country.
March 21 - Ryan McNally - EP Release Tour - Double Bill with Joe Abbott & Keith Rodger. Ryan and Joe are both multi-instrumental artists with very different styles some country alternative and jazz on tour together we welcome them to our stage.
March 22 - closed private function.
March 27 - Glenn Mudryk and Ryan Risling - two local artist playing for donations to friends and locals. Glenn has released two Albums with his band Puremud and has begun work on a solo effort which will be the songs he is sharing at this show. Ryan writes from experience and hopes even one song will strikes a chord for anyone willing to listen.
March 28 Brr Trio - playing a variety of folk and Celtic songs as well as their own music.
March 29 JAH is back - Jamie and Harold are perfect for date night!
We appreciate the support over the last year for both the restaurant and live music.
Operating Hours:
Mon - 8 am - 2:30 pm
Tue - 8 am - 8 pm
Wed - Thur - 8 am - 9 pm
Fri - Sat - 9 am - 10 pm
Sun - 9 am - 2:30 pm
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We appreciate your business.
Our breakfast special is from 8 am to 10 am. 2 eggs, hashbrowns, toast & fruit with your choice of bacon, home made sausage or capicola ham for $11.99 great way to start the day!
We have a weekly dinner special on Friday and Saturday Nights. Our pies are home made and change weekly with a crust that melts in your mouth!
We have always been and continue to be family friendly. Our children’s menu includes breakfast and combo meals that have been recommended first hand! Please let us know if you have favorites that you would like to see on the menu.
We offer gluten and vegan friendly options, ask your server.
Keeping up the Bar
Live Music
Blue Chair has been one of Canada's premiere live-music venues for over 18 years. When we have shows with covers, we will add the charge to your tab. Please make a reservation as we do fill up quickly.
Parties of 4 or more will be asked for a table deposit of $50 and parties of 10 or more is $100 when attending our shows. This will be deducted from your tab on the evening of the show. This is not part of the cover but a deposit to hold the table.
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours notice prior to the start of the show for a full refund of the deposit.
We have limited seating and request all reservations call for any adjustments to your party. The advanced notice is to help us accomodate your booking and allow us time to sell any extra tickets.
All Friday, & Saturday Night Shows have a cover per person and some Thursday shows. Our brunches are by donation.
Current Art Exhibition
Tanner Findlay was born in Red Deer and has lived in the Stettler area his whole life, in particular a farm near the village of Botha. Tanner first started to draw at an early age, filling several sketch books, and was heavily influenced by the cartoon medium, with emphasis on Disney cartoons. His early drawings were in pencil and pencil crayon. He also started to draw in pen for a time. Tanner has always enjoyed drawing and painting in very fine, very tiny detail, as you will see in his pieces displayed here. He attended several schools around the Stettler area. His first guided teachings in art started in junior high, and Tanner relished the art classes taught in high school. He received a certificate in the Transitional Vocational Program at Red Deer College after high school.
Tanner has developmental disabilities which put him in a modified classroom setting throughout high school. Despite this, Tanner was able to attend regular art classes as well as participate in the afterschool art club. The art classes in high school introduced Tanner to several different mediums, including painting with oils and acrylics, sculpture , pottery and water colour pencil . It was here that Tanner embraced painting. He has taken some instruction from his sister, Dawn Saunders Dahl with acrylics and water colours, one summer he also attended her painting classes during Red Deer Colleges’ summer series.
Today Tanner's paintings are influenced by fashion and nature, he often takes photos with either his phone or his professional camera to keep for ideas and reference in his art. He is currently a member of a local painting club called the Church Mice and is also a member of the local writing club, where he is writing his own fantasy novel. Tanner's full-time employment has him raising chickens and selling eggs off of the farm. Almost all of the paintings on display were painted during COVID-19 pandemic and are acrylic on canvas.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you are interested in commissioning Tanner, please contact his sister Pamela Grouette at pam.grouette@gmail.com
