VANCOUVER — A Vancouver casino says it “categorically” stands against racism after Drake accused it of “profiling” him. In a post on Instagram, the Toronto rapper called Parq Vancouver “the worst run business” he has ever witnessed. He says the casino did not allow him to gamble, despite his providing “everything they originally asked” him…
WSO Heads ‘Bach to School’ to Reach Thousands of Students
Over the next week, nine Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) ensembles will reach over 8,000 students through educational performances at 40 different schools and care centres. The WSO ensembles include four string ensembles, two brass quintets, two woodwind quintets, and one Francophone string quartet. Through the Nursery Notes program, WSO ensembles will reach tots aged 3-5…
Legendary Rock Band Coming to Bell MTS Place
With hits like “Juke Box Hero”, “I Want To Know What Love Is”, and “Cold as Ice, The legendary rock band Foreigner will be heating up Bell MTS Place on March 2, 2019 with their Cold as Ice Tour. This tour comes on the heels of the Toronto world-premiere of the new musical, “Juke Box…
Over 100 Performers Take the Stage With WSO
Two local dance groups will be joining the WSO’s Classics B series October 19 and 20 at the Centennial Concert Hall. Dancers from Buffy Handel’s Aboriginal School of Dance, Odette Heyn-Projects and over 100 performers and musicians will take the stage during the performance. Stravinsky’s most famous ballet was last presented at the WSO eight…
Dramatic Theatre Company Presents Rumpelstiltskin
The Dramatic Theatre Company is excited to celebrate their 20th production anniversary with a Winnipeg Premier. The company will present “RUMPELSTILTSKIN” as a SAGE treat for the entire family – October 18 through 21 at the Dramatic Arts Centre (585 Ellice Avenue). Rumpelstiktskin spins straw into gold this fall at Dramatic Theatre. Will the miller’s…
WSO Opens Classics Series with Mahler’s Titan Symphony
Concertgoers have a chance to hear the symphony that changed music forever when Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 Titan comes to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) this weekend, September 28 & 29 at the Centennial Concert Hall. “I must admit that the exact statistics are still to be researched, but I am confident that Mahler’s…
Elton John Adds Winnipeg to Tour – October 4,5, 2019
Elton John, one of the most successful male solo artists of all time has added Winnipeg to his list of cities he plans to visit for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. He is coming to Winnipeg on October 4 and 5, 2019. The Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour kicked off to a sold-out crowd…
470 Free Ways to Celebrate Arts and Culture in Manitoba
This weekend is a great opportunity to get a free glimpse at the art scene in Manitoba with 470 free activities across the province. Culture Days Manitoba is celebrating its 9th year in 26 communities with a new theme #OnBeat, focusing on rhythm and highlighting how percussion permeates artistic expression universally. In Manitoba, Culture Days…
Norm MacDonald Dumped From Tonight Show Visit
NEW YORK — Norm Macdonald’s comments about the MeToo movement and fellow comedians Louis C.K. and Roseanne Barr led to the “The Tonight Show” cancelling his appearance and spurred apologies from the comedian that could bring their own problems. In a statement, NBC said it cancelled Tuesday’s appearance “out of sensitivity to our audience.” The…
Winnipeg Turns into Playground During Nuit Blanche
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg returns with an exciting array of artists and venues as it celebrates its ninth year. On Saturday September 29, the event packs bigger and brighter art installations into it’s its 8-hour experience running from 6:00pm – 2:00am. You can enjoy a long list of events in St.Boniface, Downtown, the Forks, the Exchange…