The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) is pleased to present an intimate new exhibition featuring celebrated ceramic artist, Robert Archambeau. Curated by Dr. Stephen Borys, WAG Director & CEO, Robert Archambeau: A Conversation in Clay is a harmony of colours, textures, and glazes by the Winnipeg-based artist. The exhibition opens November 17, 2018 and runs until…
Winnipeg Indigenous Films Screen in Hollywood at LA Skins Fest
The 12th Annual LA SKINS FEST peaks this weekend in Hollywood and Indigenous films from Winnipeg are in the mix for honours. The Festival, presented by Comcast NBCUniversal, “offers a genuine voice for emerging Native American actors, filmmakers, writers, directors and our community of artists.” and is backed by high-end sponsors from the studios and…
Veterans and Military Visit The Assiniboine Park Zoo FREE
In the spirit of remembrance, the Assiniboine Park Zoo is pleased to recognize all veterans, military personnel and their immediate families by offering them free admission on Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11. To receive free admission, tickets must be purchased at the Zoo entrance and identification is required. “This is a great opportunity…
WSO Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Armistice
The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with a weekend of concerts – Ravel, Britten, Shostakovich: In Remembrance, November 9 & 10 at the Centennial Concert Hall. The program is curated to remember and celebrate the end of war. Renowned British violinist Tasmin Little performs the…
Toy Mountain Campaign Kicks Off to Bring Toys to Children
The Salvation Army is hard at work ensuring that every child in Winnipeg will have a toy this Christmas. The Winnipeg Police Services, Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Services and the Retired Firefighters Association is once again partnering with the organization and you can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any Fire Hall or Police…
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…
Kenny Omega Sparks Crowd Adulation as Hometown PCW Promotion Shines
Kenny Omega, an international sensation in the wrestling industry and a cross-cultural inspiration for change as leader of the ‘Bullet Club’ had a joyful reunion with his hometown crowd in Winnipeg at a special Premier Championship Wrestling event Friday night. Recognized by New Japan Pro Wrestling as World Champion, and much coveted by industry giant…
Snow Leopard Day at the Zoo
International Snow Leopard Day is Tuesday, October 23rd and this weekend the Assiniboine Park Zoo will be hosting a Snow Leopard Weekend to celebrate this incredible species and create awareness about snow leopard research, education and conservation. To celebrate Snow Leopard Weekend, the following activities will take place in the Zoo Saturday, October 20 and…
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…