Art Exhibits
Winnipeg Art Gallery to May 21
https://www.wag.ca/event/headlines/
For 150 years the Winnipeg Free Press has remained a staunchly independent news source and now, in celebration of this historic anniversary, Headlines: The Art of the News Cycle, explores the news and how we consume it.
I started with the idea of news itself, news media in the 21st century, right now – and what are artists thinking about in relation to this? I looked to artists first, says Symko.
The exhibition draws on these critical ideas, which include artworks made from the news and newsprint, as well as works that explore headlines and obituaries and, of course, fake news.
Headlines will contextualize the art on display with exhibition design that mimics a newsroom.
ARTISTS Myriam Dion • Stan Douglas • Dianna Frid • Ron Gorsline • Miriam Rudolf • Ron Terada
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January 6 to February 11
MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art, 611 Main Street, Winnipeg
(204) 949-9490 info@mawa.ca
January 6, 12 PM - Artist Talks by Suzie Smith & Alexis Dirks
In person or online. Free, everyone welcome! Wear a mask if attending in person.
Zoom link will be posted by January 4 at mawa.ca
Dirks and Smith will reflect on their works exhibited in I saw the way you speak, a group exhibition at Platform. Suzie Smith works with printmaking and design that expands into sculpture, installation and moving image. Alexis Dirks’ work looks at how imagery found across history books, fashion editorials and local landscapes can be collaged to acquire new contextual and narrative readings.
Online broadcasts will feature ASL translation at mawa.ca/videos/lectures
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Brings to Light: A Solo Exhibition by Jaimie Isaac
January 7 to February 17, Monday to Friday, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Gallery 1C03 at the University of Winnipeg
Mixed media sculpture, installations, performance and film responding to the legacy of the Residential School system (IRSS) and colonial structures. Isaac’s mother, grandparents and other relatives attended Fort Alexander Residential School (FARS) in Sagkeeng First Nation. The exhibition includes a series of integral public program events: a film screening, feast, conversations, and a bilingual (English/Anishinaabemowin) publication.
Jaimie Isaac is an interdisciplinary artist and curator, of mixed heritage (Anishinaabe and British). She holds a Masters of Arts degree from the U of BC.
Tour with Jaimie Isaac: January 18 at 2:30 pm
Film Screening, Conversation & Feast: February 16 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The feature film Mino Pimatisiwin wiisiniwin – Living the Good Life Food, followed by a conversation with Mary Courchene, Dawn Isaac, Elaine Isaac, and Jaimie Isaac, and a feast.
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January 13 to February 25
Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery
Da 4 Seasons - Brennan Mckay
Masks - Anishinaabemowin / Ojibwe & English
https://urbanshaman.org/?fbclid=IwAR2hMtEn6wAXQ3DH6j6ht9-LMy-V3rCFsJRqZY76RZz5QrbHeGCC1yjZRH4
Opening reception: January 13, 5 to 9pm
Brennan McKay is a 2-spirit individual from the Minegoziibi Nation of Manitoba. He has been a Jigger and Square dancer, and has performed with multiple groups over the years.
During the pandemic, Brennan was inspired to cycle around the city. While capturing images, he had the idea to combine his love of photography with the revitalization of Indigenous languages. In February, 2021 he started “Word of the Day”, a nine-month Anishinabe (Ojibwe) and Nehiyawak (Cree) social media language revitalization campaign, as part of The Speech Act Project.
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The Manitoba Museum’s Planetarium Astronomer, Scott Young, has been awarded the Association of Manitoba Museums’s Award of Merit recognizing Scott’s contributions to the museum community, including his leadership in science communication, his energy and enthusiasm for astronomy education, and his ability to foster community through innovative programming.
When Covid-19 put a halt to the Museum's on-site operations, Scott played a pivotal role in helping the Museum transition to the digital world. His creative approach led to the development of a number of new and unique programs, including the very popular "DOME@HOME" which provides an opportunity for viewers to find community under the stars.
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Live Music & Open Mic
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St., Wgg, R3C 1A8
January 7, 7 PM & 10 PM shows
Tickets · $20 via Eventbrite
The Mariachi Ghost, from Winnipeg, summon the ghosts of old Mexico through traditional Mexican song, haunting synths and explosive guitar lines, alongside rich harmonies, commanding lead vocals and spectral dance.
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January 21, Doors open at 2:30 PM / Music 3 PM
Tickets https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winter-blues-fest-tickets-473121157117?fbclid=IwAR2o8uFldh_0sekTdttCrWfBISXuYPw0tJS7c8Jvmww_qBMV7Ngph-ZRJzc
Kids 12 and Under Free! Under 18 with legal guardian.
Winter Blues Fest featuring:
3:00 - Debra Lyn
4:45 - Curtis Newton
6:30 - Chris Ghidoni Band
8:15 - JP Lepage
10:00 - Son of Dave
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January 10, 8 PM – 12 AM Every Tuesday / No cover
The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y5
Open Mic: Hosted By Jace Bodner All skill levels welcome.
Sign up list starts at 8 PM. Play 1-3 songs. The night begins with a set by Jace, followed by Open Mic’ers. Perform or just simply come, have some food/drinks and enjoy the tunes!
Don’t play music or sing? Tell a joke, juggle, recite a poem, whatever!
Please bring your own instrument.
$4.50 PBR, $5.50 16oz Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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The Handsome Daughter
January 14, 9 PM 18+
Tickets www.showpass.com/nachtlich-jan14
KNIFE VISION/BLACK GANGRENE/GOATOWAREX/LIVOR MORTIS/DEATH HYMNS recording artists: NACHTLICH
SECOND SET OF TWO EXCLUSIVE DATES - DEMO ERA MATERIAL
Elite support from: GENEX- between nihilistic hardcore and stomping metalpunk.
DIBIKIMITG - summon a swirling and primal miasma of raw intonations.
ZESAB - Black Metal emanations, manifesting from a darkened spectral copse.
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January 17, 5:30 PM / Music at 7PM
Free event / Performer signup starts at 6:30 PM
Manitoba Music Open Mic Night with host Carine Bado!
Two songs per performer. Bring your own instruments (no backline, drum kits, full bands)
Code of Conduct www.thehandsomedaughter.com/code-of-conduct/
Manitoba Music's Equity & Accountability Policy www.manitobamusic.com/accountability
Carine is a Bilingual Christian artist and songwriter, originally from Ivory Coast. Worship Ministry holds a critical place in her life, inspiring her to write her first song at age fifteen.
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February 3, Doors @ 7pm / Show @ 8pm
The Park Theatre
Tickets $15 www.ticketweb.ca/event/a-tribute-to-joe-strummer-the-park-theatre-tickets/12711175
UMFM 101.5 Presents: A Tribute to Joe Strummer & the Clash
“The Future is Unwritten” This will be a celebration surrounding February 7th’s International Clash Day. The Guns of Wolseley feature an all-star cast of many Clash tribute gigs past. Members of SubCity, The Vibrating Beds, Kids on Fire, the Noble Thiefs, Greg Rekus and the Inside Job and more come together with a Clash/Mescaleros set.
The Crackdown bring a veteran snarl integral to these tribute gigs.
Making their debut at this tribute is the El Mariachi Ghost who live both the Clash’s work ethic and an amalgamation of influences.
Death Cassette is the most pertinent punk rock band our city has seen in years.
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January 8, 7 PM – 11 PM
Bevvy Teyems Studio, 224 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg R3B 1N6
$15 (PWYC)
Golden Girl Winter Rising, with hostess Granma Baggins
Deep Winter Deep Earth night of music warmth love laughter stories and friendship.
Twintwa(Solo w/guests) - Deep Earth Folk
Jo Wolfclan - Anishinabe flautist/artist/land defender
Kaiti Rieder - Powerhouse songstress featuring Banjo/Violin
Eagle Lake Owls - Your Winter hymn soundtrack!
Velveteen
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January 13, 7 PM – 8 PM
McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park Mask use is recommended.
Live in the Atrium and YouTube stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1E2HxZWL94LSWLi2P6LRDEydwq6YHI4Bt982n8mpzknX1-ReTmiM-Lb-4&v=2zuvLSK7K0E&feature=youtu.be
How to attend physical events:https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-attendance?fbclid=IwAR1XA5T7RuQPgCXTJi9jccZ4h03gBLw8h4oPJ9_pze0AfgWNsUMR_CKWnVw
Gabriele Goldstone launches her latest book, Crow Stone featuring a conversation with Gabriele's daughter about war, trauma and family history.
It is January 1945, the last winter of the Second World War, and East Prussian civilians flee as the feared Red Army invades Germany. Katya and her two sisters join thousands of others trudging to the Baltic Sea in the hope of escaping imprisonment.
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January 25, 12 PM – 1 PM
Online event / The workshop is Free.
Register by 10:30 am CST Jan 25, a zoom link will be sent by 11AM
https://creativemanitoba.ca/events/urban-art-biz-the-art-of-the-graphic-novel/?fbclid=IwAR314c3oENHxi0v2oDGq4rvA2RIBCCENP6s2OTbFp4lqL7TbvZ57NnhfpFs
Urban Art Biz - The Art of The Graphic Novel, with our guests:
Illustrator/Comic Author – Alice RL
Author – Richard Van Camp
Author – katherena vermette
Host/Moderator – Jessica Dumas
How do you know if the story you want to tell should be illustrated as a graphic novel, a comic, or a picture book? Join us in conversation.
Alice RL is an Ojibwe non-binary 2Spirit professional Illustrator and Art Teacher who has collaborated on the development of and illustrating the downloadable zine How Comics Work with the U of W.
Richard Van Camp, a member of the Dogrib (Tlicho) Nation from Fort Smith, NWT, is a storyteller and best-selling author. His novel, The Lesser Blessed, is a movie with First Generation Films. Richard has published a second novel, Whistle.
katherena vermette, a Red River Métis (Michif) writer, has worked in poetry, novels, children’s literature, and film. Her father’s roots run deep in St. Boniface. Her mother’s side is Mennonite from the Altona and Rosenfeld area (Treaty 1). vermette received the Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry for her first book, North End Love Songs.
Jessica Dumas is a recipient of the Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer Award from the Nellie McClung Foundation for 2021, Ace Burpees Most Fascinating Manitobans for 2019, the 2017 Future Leaders of Manitoba and the CBC’s Top 40 Manitobans under 40 for 2015. Connect with Jessica on instagram @jessicadumas.ca
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Music Classes
January 27 to 29
Gordon Bell High School
Tickets www.mbchoralassociation.ca/mb-sings
Registration closes January 9 – for more info and to register
https://www.mbchoralassociation.ca/mb-sings?fbclid=IwAR1SD6keNIFCV_omJIIIh_sQ11wVeIsIQ-MmzLUhdYqn4RGERYm_ToHIBZI#!event-register/2023/1/27/mb-sings
MB Sings! (Formerly Provincial Honour Choirs)
Join the MB Sings Choirs for a weekend full of singing and community-building.
Registration open to all. The weekend focuses on intensive rehearsals, followed by a final concert where singers get to show what they’ve learned.
Junior Choir (grades 5 - 8) – Jorrel Camuyong & Nancy Gomes Fast, Conductors
Senior Choir (grades 9 - 12) – Alisa Wiebe, Conductor
Adult Choir (ages 18+) – Dr. Melissa Morgan, Conductor
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Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts, 515 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB
(204) 988-7650 info@mcma.ca
January 28, 2 PM – 3:30 PM
Tickets mcma.ca/product/cello-choir
Cello Choir with Instructor: Blair Burns
Work on playing in a group dynamic to match each other's intonation, keep a unified beat, balance harmony parts and phrasing. Repertoire will be chosen based on participants' playing level. Parts will be distributed ahead of time so everyone can come prepared to work.
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February 4, 3 PM Saturdays
Tickets mcma.ca/program/music-and-wellness-series-musical-playground
Music and Wellness Series: Musical Playground IN-PERSON
Instructor: McKenna Ogg
For children ages 7-11 to try out various musical activities, collaborative games, and creative art experiences, with focus on encouraging collaboration, self-expression, and overall wellness. Each week will present a different activity. No previous musical experience required.
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February 6, 5:15 PM – 6 PM Mondays No lesson on February 20
Tickets mcma.ca/program/songbirds-intro-to-singing
Songbirds: Intro to Singing
Instructor: Shauna Martin
Introductory voice classes designed to introduce young singers to basic technique while having fun. Classes focus on the fundamentals of breathing, vowels, sight-reading and ear training. Students will work on presentation and musicality, and have opportunities to sing solos and ensemble music.
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February 2 - 4 / Times vary / Free
Video Pool Media Arts Centre, 2nd floor Artspace - 100 Arthur Street
Event by Queer City Cinema / Restricted 18+ www.videopool.org
Pay what you can - at the door or https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/qaleidoscope-queer-film-and-performance-on-tour-2023-winnipeg-mb-tickets-492095038507?fbclid=IwAR05RJJseIMg3jJoVq4n4S6z0mZbyA1QEkHJZgen93raGeSXL2YTD9vhZ0w
QALEIDOSCOPE QUEER FILM AND PERFORMANCE ON TOUR 2023
WORKSHOP - QUEERING THE CELLULOID WITH ELIAN MIKKOLA
EACH SCREENING HAS DIFFERENT FILMS
February 3 Screening 1 / 7:30 PM
February 4 Screening 2 / 7:30 PM