WINNIPEG, MB. – Enjoy film, food, dance and networking at the inaugural Manitoba African Movie Festival May 4 and 5, 2018 at Cinematheque. The festival will provide a rich context for diversity and cross-cultural dialogue. ‘We are thrilled about the potential of this initiative. It is absolutely inconceivable to think that for all these years,…
The Headstones Will Play The Burt
WINNIPEG – The Headstones will entertain Winnipeg at the Burton Cummings Theatre on August 18. Tickets start at $39.50 plus fees, and go on sale 10 a.m., Friday, May 4 at ticketmaster.ca. Formed in Kingston, Ontario in 1987, the Headstones began their early music career performing to anyone who would listen. Carrying a similar attitude…
Norman Art Club Show and Sale
WINNIPEG, MB – The Norman Art Club in St. James is a group of artists, mostly retired, who meet weekly to paint and to provide support for each other. Some of the members are experienced artists and some are fairly new to art. You can find some of the groups work hanging in a number…
Electric Donkey Run Returns
WINNIPEG – The Electric Donkey Run and Dance Party, returns on September 7th in Winnipeg. So, get those neon running clothes out of storage, grab a box of glow sticks becasue all the FUN happens at night, at this bright glowing 5-k run/walk. “This is Winnipeg’s most Fun Run with DJ’s, lights, music and an…
Local Documentary Airs on CBC
WINNIPEG, MB. – From depopulation, to changing social norms around smoking and drinking, to the restrictions laid out by the Government, running a rural pub isn’t as straightforward as it used to be and many are finding it difficult to stay in business. Closing Time: The Vanishing Prairie Beverage Room, which is currently airing on…
WSO Features Cirque de la Symphonie
WINNIPEG, MB. – What better way to spend an evening than to watch the graceful acrobats of the Cirque de la Symphony combined with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Get dressed up in your best formal wear or even better, your Opulent Cirque – the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) hosts its 70th Anniversary Gala next Thursday,…
WSO Presents The Wizard of Oz
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra will perform some of the most unforgettable songs from the Wizard of Oz April 21 and 22 at the Centennial Concert Hall. With a rare opportunity to experience one of the most iconic films of all time, the WSO will be performing the score live in the closing…
Two Grammy Winners, One Stage – The Burt
WINNIPEG, MB – Blues icon Jonny Lang and Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mavis Staples are coming to the Burton Cummings Theatre, October 3. Johnny Lang is known as one of the best live performers and guitarists of his generation. Lang has had the opportunity to support or perform with some of the…
Create a Bug and Win
WINNIPEG, MB. – Children in grades 1-6 are all invited to enter Assiniboine Park’s Xtreme Bugs competition. You can enter by creating your very own bug. The winner will win a free trip to the zoo for the exhibit opening and the unveiling of 19 gigantic animatronic bugs. Word count should be 250 words or…
The Derby is Coming to the Downs
WINNIPEG, MB – We’re still a couple of weeks away, but now would be a good time to bookmark this page and set your calendar for Assiniboia Downs on May 5. The 144th running Kentucky Derby is less than three weeks away and, of course, you cannot only wager on the race, but the entire…