WINNIPEG, MB. – Italian pianist Luca Buratto will play with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for two performances of Prokofiev’s savagely virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2, April 6 and 7. Buratto won the Canadian based Honens International Piano Competition in 2015. The Honens is considered one of the world’s most prestigious events of it’s kind and…
Do You Know These Memorable Manitobans
WINNIPEG, MB – When people talk about Winnipeg we always seem to hear the same things, “Coldest City in North America”, “Pot Hole Capital of Canada”, “home of the Winnipeg Jets – again”. We never hear about the many successful daughters and sons of the city. We want to change that with our weekly feature…
Arnold Schwarzenegger recovering after emergency open-heart surgery: TMZ
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS – Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent emergency open-heart surgery on Thursday TMZ reported. Nathan Frandino has more in this Reuters News video report.
Bugs, Bugs, and More Bugs at The Zoo
WINNIPEG, MB. – Xtreme Bugs is coming to the Zoo this summer. Presented by Artis REIT 19 giant animatronic bugs will be featured along the forested trail inside the Zoo. Experience just how amazing the world would look from a bug’s eye view as you’re transported into this amazing new environment. Immersed in the larger-than-life…
WSO and Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir Celebrate Anniversary
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir are coming together in some of the most beautiful French music to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface, March 23-25. “We’re going to play some of the most beautiful choir pieces ever written,” said Elise Lavallée, WSO…
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Trailer Released
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS – Marvel fans are lapping up the final trailer for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ following its release.
Royal Wedding: Bonanza For Meghan’s Dress Designer
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS – American actress Meghan Markle joins the British royal family in less than two months’ time when she marries Prince Harry and who will design her wedding gown is the subject of much debate. As Ciara Lee reports, having apparel seen on a member of Britain’s royal family often leads to a spike…
Winnipeg Comedy Festival Welcomes Dave Foley
WINNIPEG, MB – Former Kids in the Hall star, Dave Foley, is coming to the Winnipeg Comedy Festival for the first time ever! Foley will make his appearance on Saturday, April 14, hosting the Everything’s Relative gala at Pantages Playhouse Theatre. Dave joins already announced gala hosts and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee from Kim’s Convenience and…
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Presents Night Train
WINNIPEG, MB – Spend an evening with the music of jazz legend, Oscar Peterson as the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra celebrates his acclaimed collection. Peterson travelled much of Canada and turned the landscapes he experienced on these tours into the eight descriptive movements making up his Canadiana Suite, which he recorded with his trio in 1964.…
WSO’s Adventures in Music Inspires students
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra will involve more than 13,000 students in grades 4-6 starting March 13 in their annual Adventures in Music Program. They will discover how music inspires dance, imagery, movies and movement. Adventures in Music is presented over eight concerts, including one French performance, at the Centennial Concert Hall. The…