An evening with Mr. Dickens

Adapted and Performed by John D. Huston

A Victorian House Concert at The Marr Residence

For the past twenty-nine Decembers, veteran solo performer, John D. Huston has packed his trunk, grown his beard and trundled off to towns and cities recreating the tours and performances of Victorian author, Charles Dickens to full houses and standing ovations.

Like his 19th century counterpart, Huston performs A Christmas Carol narrating and playing all the characters from Scrooge to Tiny Tim using a remarkable range of accents, and body language. Barnstorming across the country, he performs in theatres; historic buildings and private homes. His astonishing tour de force presentation has been acclaimed as “mesmerizing,” “powerful” and “Christmas magic” by reviewers across the country.

Seasonal Refreshments will be served.

Monday November 29- Friday December 3 (7:30 p.m.)
At the Marr Residence (326 11th St. East)
Limited seating.
Tickets ($25.00) order online HERE.

Masks are your personal choice

2022 Summer Heritage Walking Tours!

In collaboration with the Friends of the Forestry Farm and the Marr Residence, the Saskatoon Heritage Society is excited to present our slate of 2022 Summer Heritage Walking Tours!

The SHS tours of Old Nutana (August 14th) and the Moose Jaw Trail (September 18th) will have limited participation and registration will be required by either messaging Saskatoon Heritage Society through their Facebook page or by emailing mjhubert11@gmail.com.

2022 Heritage Festival of Saskatoon

Join us for a virtual tour at this year’s Heritage Festival of Saskatoon!

Explore Saskatoon’s rich heritage from past to present at the Heritage Festival of Saskatoon, Feb 26th – March 6th. This free, family event runs over 9 days with both virtual and in-person events, including virtual exhibits, Speaker Series, tours, games, Heritage Variety Night at the Roxy Theatre, Free Admission Day at the Western Development Museum and more!

Over 40 heritage and cultural organizations gather virtually at heritagefestivalofsaskatoon.com.

The Speaker Series features talks with authors, artists, educators and historians including: Patricia Choppinet & Érik Tremblay, Robin & Arlene Karpan, Lisa Bird-Wilson, Lesa Mayes Stringer & Mamadou Ka.

The Heritage Variety Night at the Roxy Theatre on March 3rd features a look at Saskatoon in the past and present with host City Archivist Jeff O’Brien, cultural artists TJ Warren, Kiela Caudillo, Joseph Desjarlais, Alma Flamenco, and Jennifer Zhao, ending with Kerrville, a musical & poetic tribute to Saskatoon’s Don Kerr.

The festival wraps up with Free Admission Day at the Western Development Museum on March 6th and afternoon entertainment by The Whiskey Jerks.

Visit heritagefestivalofsaskatoon.com for our schedule and details on all activities.

Funded in part by Canadian Heritage, City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Lotteries, and Business for the Arts.

Marr Donor Campaign Acknowledgement

The Roof after repair

The Marr Residence thanks those supporters who have donated to the Marr Residence Donor Campaign.   These donation have aided in a new roof being put on the house and also to help with necessary upkeep.  

Helen Aldridge
M.Amos
Sue Barrett
Alan Deschner & Susan Whiting
Jason & Elizabeth Everitt ( decedent of the Marr Family )
Joan Feather
Anonymous
Della Marshall
Anonymous
Shannon Seymore
Jan Robbins
Don Torrie