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January 23, 2016

McNally Robinson: February Music & Events l Forum Art: Eat for Art l Hot Blizzard l F-Wordz Filmmaker & Spoken Word Meet'N'Greet l Prairie Fire l Children of Prophets Chavurah l Janet Stewart: Stories of Development

McNally Robinson: February Events 
Phone 204-475-0483  (Toll-Free 1-800561-1833)

Ashtyn Walker
Friday February 5, 8:00 pm
Antifolk Singer-Songwriter/Pianist

Two Hip
Saturday February 6, 8:00 pm
Jazz-Folk

Kevin Curtis
Friday February 12, 8:00 pm
Jazz/Folk/Pop

Bob Watts Trio
Saturday February 13, 8:00 pm
Jazz

The Heights
Friday February 19, 8:00 pm
Pop/Soul/R&B

The Burton Trio
Saturday February 20, 8:00 pm
Jazz

Lindsey White Trio
Friday February 26, 8:00 pm
Groovy Folk Rock

Nightfall
Saturday February 27, 8:00 pm
Jazz


February 4, 7:00 pm
Russell Field & Bruce Kidd  
Playing for Change: The Continuing Struggle for Sport and Recreation
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February 5, 7:00 pm
Grant Guy  On the Bright Side of Down
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February 7, 2:00 pm
Genella Macintyre  Tucker Times: The Chase
February 11, 7:00 pm
Robert Freynet  the English edition of Louis Riel, Patriot
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February 11, 7:00 pm
Mike Grandmaison in the Community Classroom. The Art of Making a Book 
Renowned photographer and author Mike Grandmaison shares his knowledge of what it takes to make a fine book. Friesen’ Donovan Bergman will provide insight from the printer’s and the publisher’s perspective. A Q&A session will follow. Register by e-mailing 
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February 22, 7:30 pm
Heidi Ouellette  A special talk presented as part of our ongoing Meet the Composer series.
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February 23, 7:00 pm
Joanne Kelly’s Book Club
The choice for February is Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption
Call John at 204-453-0424, ex 227 if you have any questions.
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February 26, 7:00 pm
Kim Cayer  No Fire Escape in Hell
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Providence University College Public Lecture Series 2016
Admission is free – no registration is required.

February 6, 7:00-8:30 pm 
Cameron McKenzie, Ph.D. (Cand.), Associate Professor of Old Testament, 
presenting “God is My Running Mate: The Bible in Contemporary Politics.” 

February 13, 7:00-8:30 pm 
Terry Kennedy, M.A., Library Director, 
presenting “Stories in Stitches: The Social History of the Quilt.” 

February 20, 7:00-8:30 pm 
Bruce Duggan, M.B.A., Director of Buller Centre for Business, 
presenting “Having Dominion: A Christian Approach to the Environment.”

February 27, 7:00-8:30 pm 
Michael Gilmour, Ph.D., Professor of New Testament and English Literature, 
presenting “Knock Knock... Who’s There?...  Jehovah’s Witnesses... Who?”

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Eat for Art - A Forum Art Centre Fundraiser

For tickets contact Forum Art Centre, 120 Eugenie Street 204-235-1069 or email 
$20 per ticket:
a portion of the proceeds go to the Centre 
Tickets can be purchased anytime before February through our centre. 

Take someone out for a lovely meal in February and help your local arts community. Any dinner time in the month of February, except Valentine's Day.

Pasquale's Restaurant 109 Marion Street, 204-231-1403    204-231-1404  
Mon - Wed 4 - 9:30 / Thu - Sat   4 - 10:00
Choose: Spaghetti Bolognese or Fettucini Alfredo or Spaghetti Primavera
Caesar or Mozza Salad with Pop, coffee or tea

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February 7, 1 PM
Hot Blizzard Folk Festival, 15 Tupper Street South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1W7
Tickets  

Hot Blizzard Folk Festival is an annual folk festival held in the city's downtown at a large, historic church. 
The festival's signature program features four concerts, an on-stage workshop of Manitoban musicians fronted by local fusion-group High Gravity Stew Brew, and a public jam session.
Enjoy an afternoon of dancing, singing, listening, relaxing, meditating or walking around!

The Hot Blizzard Hippie Bus will be shuttling to Portage la Prairie from the University of Manitoba.  Bus fare - $10/person round-trip. E-mail to reserve your spot on the bus!

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February 7, 6 PM
Winnipeg Film Group, 304 - 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1H3

F-Wordz Filmmaker & Spoken Word Meet'N'Greet
Come join us for a night of bonding and pairing of Spoken Word Artists and Filmmakers.

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February 10, 7:00 pm
Salle Antoine-Gaborieau, Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher

Launch of bilingual Prairie Fire issue, called Rendez-vous, a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Winnipeg-based French-language publisher Les Éditions du Blé.
Free admission / everyone welcome / Refreshments by Stella’s / Cash bar

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February 10 and 24, 8 PM
Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 561 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 0A6
Free | Walk-ins Welcome | Refreshments Served

B'nai Nevi'im: Children of Prophets Chavurah - These often obscure books of the Bible offer a fascinating glimpse into the early history of Israel.

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February 10, Doors Open at 7:00 pm / 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9
$5 at the door / Tickets  

Globally Speaking - Stories of Development
Hosted by CBC's Janet Stewart
Come hear thought-provoking stories of inspiration and transformation.
Five true stories told by Winnipeggers will shed light on what international development is, who is affected by it, and what really happens when we engage as a global community. 

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