It's that time of the year when we usually have a "Ukulele Bizarro" cabaret all organazized and ready to rumble but this year Krista Muir was busy writing, recording and producing a mini operetta for the interactive public art collective "Daily Tous Les Jours." Entitled "Kit Operette," this fully immersive installation just opened as part of the group show "Joue Le Jeu" at the Gaité Lyrique in Paris, France. It runs until August 12th if you are in Paris and want to play in the cities most beautiful gallery space.

Instead of programming a "Ukulele Bizarro" Krista will be performing new works and old favorites along side ukulele legend James Hill and special guests at the first "Montreal Uke Fest" on Saturday, July 14th at Sala Rosa/Casa del Popolo. This will be the most uke-centric event of the summer produced by the lovely "Ukulele Club de Montreal" who first performed live at the UkePop Festival in 2010. Performances, workshops and films...come out come out and bring your uke!