WINNIPEG, MB – The Province of Manitoba welcomes and encourages everyone to visit a special exhibit at the Legislative Building as part of Black History Month, Minister Cathy Cox said in a news release. “We celebrate the diversity and the history that makes Manitoba such a great place to live, work and play,” Cox said.…
Winnipeg Music Festival Receives Special Designation
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Music Festival has received special designation under the Celebrate Manitoba program, which honours long-running community events, fairs and festivals, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox announced today. “The Winnipeg Music Festival has the unique distinction of entertaining Manitobans for a century and that is a milestone worth celebrating,” Cox…
Metallica is Coming to Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – Veteran American metal band, Metallica, is coming to Winnipeg September 13th. Click play to watch the bands video announcement of their North American tour: Metallica is one of the biggest selling acts in American history. The band started October 28, 1981 when drummer Lars Ulrich and guitar player/singer James Hetfield got together…
The Winnipeg Home and Garden Show Line-Up
WINNIPEG, MB – The 44th annual Winnipeg Home and Garden Show is returning this spring, from Apr. 5-8, 2018. This year there are a number of celebrity presenters including Kortney and Dave Wilson, stars of HGTV Canada’s Masters of Flip, Carson Arthur and Tiffany Pratt from HGTV Canada’s Home to Win and Todd Talbot from…
A Look at The Winnipeg Comedy Festival
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Comedy Festival bypasses the traditional ‘sneak peek’ and went straight for the full-on reveal of comedic performances set to go down. The Winnipeg Comedy Festival happens April 9 to 15, with a line-up of nationally-known names blended with local entertainers, bringing the best of both worlds to a microphone near…
Celebrate International Polar Bear Day
WINNIPEG, MB – International Polar Bear Day is Tuesday February 27th, and to celebrate Assiniboine Park Zoo will have activities all weekend long. “Saving our sea ice, which is vital to the survival of Arctic species, is something we can all help to achieve,” said Grant Furniss, Senior Director of Animal Care and Conservation. “Whether…
French Guitar Virtuoso Gaëlle Solal in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB – French guitar virtuoso Gaëlle Solal and guest conductor Yaron Traub join the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) this weekend for a stunning tour of Spain, featuring the most famous works for guitar and orchestra, Feb 23-24, at the Centennial Concert Hall. Composer Manuel de Falla was the soul of Spanish music for half…
Winnipeg Tattoo Show
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Tattoo Show will be next weekend at the RBC Convention Centre. Tattoo artists from across Canada, the United States, the U.K. and more will be at the event running from February 23rd to the 25th. The event will also include love local music, burlesque performers, street entertainers, hotrods and motorcycles,…
New CEO for Museum’s Fundraising Organization
WINNIPEG, MB – A fundraising leader with national and international experience and a demonstrated commitment to human rights has been hired as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). Mena Gainpaulsingh will also act as a member of the CMHR’s executive team as both organizations align…
New Music Direct for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announced the appointment of their next Music Director. Russian-born maestro Daniel Raiskin will be the next Music Director of the WSO commencing August 1, 2018. The first opportunity to see Maestro Raiskin in action will be at The Asper Foundation Opening Night Gala on September 17, 2018.…