Thunderbird House l #PolitixBS l Red Rising l Dirty Cochinas l Cibola l Middletown l Magic Mike Ladies Night l Calvin Love l Cinderella 2015 l Lips Don’t Lie Karaoke Fundraiser l Valentine’s Day Cards for Women's Shelters

The Thunderbird House, 715 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

January 15, 1:00 pm 

Necktie Campaign for Missing and Murdered Men and Boys

We must not forget our little brothers. 

Around 2 pm we will venture out into the city and place neckties in public areas. 

If you wish to donate ties, please drop them off at the Thunderbird House.
Please be careful when placing neckties.  We don’t want anyone to get hurt. 

Thank you for prayers and support.

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January 16, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Calling all our Two-Spirited and LGBTQI+ relatives and allies! Join us for our latest meeting as we work towards building Thunderbird House's Two Spirit Council.

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January 17, 2 pm

Thunderbird House Women's Council

Pipe Ceremony in the Main Rotunda and a potluck feast!!

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January 17, 5 pm

Thunderbird House Men's Council

Come together to discuss the ways we can support our communities, families and children.  Please bring:

- your ideas for how men can be involved 

- any ideas for programming for young men

- ways we can support our elders

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January 23, 3 pm - 5 pm

Join the Thunder Hearts Volunteers as we welcome new volunteers to help: 

- Operations Team

- Spirit Team

- Governance Team

We will hear updates from the Board of Directors, our Elder's Council and Committees

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Neechi Commons, 865 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3W 3N9

January 23, 12 pm

Decoding the Headlines #PolitixBS

AYO Politix Brain Storms are casual gatherings intended to provide space for conversation on political topics to build institutional literacy.  We will discuss the media as it pertains to educating the public, how it is changing as well as how it can be accessed.

Special Guests of reporters and media staff 

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January 27, 7 pm - 9 pm

Fernwood Publishing is co-launching issue 2 of Red Rising Magazine. 

$5 entry fee which will include a copy of the magazine. 

All proceeds go towards printing costs. 

Bannock, tea and homemade jam will be provided.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

The night will include select readings from some of the contributors.

There will also be acoustic sets by Leonard Sumner and Ali Fontaine

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Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery
203-290 McDermot Ave, Wpg, MB R3B 0T2

January 22 to February 27
Tickets    

Performance & Opening Reception on January 22, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Artist Talk: January 23, 2016 at 3 pm

Location: Main Gallery

Dirty Cochinas of the AMERICAS is a performance and installation project by Luna and Praba Pilar on our Mestiza/mixed race identities. We come from vast differences - Pilar from Colombia, the entrance into Latin America over land; Luna from Chile, the exit out of Latin America into Antarctica – yet we hold similar experiences of Mestizaje.

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January 22 to February 27

Tickets   

Cibola: Seven Cities of Gold

Opening Reception on January 22, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 

Artist Talk: January 23, 3 pm

Location: Marvin Francis Media Gallery

Artists: Jamison Chas Banks and Adrian Stimson

1864, New Mexico Territory: While the Civil War rages a Confederate renegade embarks on a mythic trail of stolen Union gold. Rival bounty hunters vie to claim the riches and the Rebel's scalp.  It is a time of GOLD.  It is a time of CIBOLA.

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7:00 pm January 26 and February 2

8:00 pm January 27 – 30 and February 3 – 6
Black Hole Theatre, 220 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors

Season Pass: $39, $30 for Students/Seniors

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance.

For reservations and group discounts contact the 24 hr Box Office at 204-474-6880

Come join us in the new year to see Middletown, directed by George Toles. 

Our first show EVER in the Conklin Theatre!

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January 28, 9 PM
Golden Spoon Restaurant, Lockport Hotel, 6970 Henderson Highway, Manitoba R1B 1A4
Tickets online / at door depends on online sales

Lockport Magic Mike Ladies Night

You have seen the amazing Hollywood Blockbuster Movie Magic Mike 

Now you have a chance to see the similar themed action, LIVE! 

Come and have fun for our ultimate ladies night!

Magic Mike Playboyz 

LADIES ONLY / NO PHOTOS / LEGAL DRINKING AGE

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January 28, Doors @ 9:15 / Music @ 10:00
The Good Will - Social Club, 625 Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2G4
Tickets $12 and available at Music Trader and TicketFly.com

18+ with valid ID

Big Fun 2016 is proud to present:

Calvin Love (Edmonton, AB) / Benowa / Iansucks / Brady Allard   

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January 29, 7 PM
St Francis, 253 Burrin Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Come to our FREE movie night were we will be showing Cinderella 2015 - the live action adaptation of the Disney Classic. Free popcorn and drinks provided.

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January 29, Doors @ 7pm - event runs until midnight

Canad Inns, Garden City, 2100 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 3T9

Tickets $30  available by calling 204.632.3552 or at the door 

Cash accepted; bank machine located at entrance 

Free (light) appetizers / late night snacks provided

Family friendly event (Children age 12 and under 12 free)

Lips Don’t Lie Karaoke Fundraiser

Sing for the Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation

Hosted by Ace Burpee, Tyler Magnaye, Jordan Knight, JD Francis of Energy 106,

and Chester Pangan of CKJS AM 810.

You can rock the mic with Danny Kramer & his guys as your own live band! 

YOU’RE THE ROCKSTAR! 

50/50/card blitz/prizes for best karaoke singer!

Don't want to get up on stage? 

Buy a "my lips are sealed" pass for $5.00 & still enjoy the evening. 

Good music, good friends, great cause. 

Join us as Seven Oaks Hospital staff raise money to renovate our comfort care rooms and lounge to give seriously ill patients a calm, comfortable space to spend with their families.

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Valentine’s Day Cards for Women's Shelters

Drop the cards at Pembina Hair at 669 Pembina Highway by February 1, 7 pm, or arrange with us another way to get them to us.  We'll send them out for you or you can choose a shelter you want to support, let us know and send the cards there yourself.

We're accepting cash donations to purchase supplies and pay for postage.

The last two years we've made valentines for shelters and sent our love to people who might need a little extra on Feb. 14. Last year the cards were sent to women's shelters across Canada in time for Valentine's Day. This year we're hoping to send out even more.

Star Wars Trivia l Wyrd Distro Pop-Up l Brat Party 2 l Noire l rené & 3 Peat l Women's Open mic Comedy l Women’s Hockey Fundamentals l Greg Rekus l Physically Speaking Auditions l BTPRSM Playgroup l Doubtful House Auditions

The Handsome Daughter, 61 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B2

December 30, 7:30 PM

STAR WARS TRIVIA, Episodes 1-6

1st PRIZE - $50 bar tab / 2nd + 3rd PRIZE - $25 bar tab

REGISTRATION - Teams must consist of 2-3 people

Send an email - Subject line - the name of the trivia theme + the date of the event

Include your team name and the names of all your team members

$5 registration fee from each team member is required at the beginning of the night

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January 4, 6 PM

Wyrd Distro is chugging happily along, slinging physically released experimental, DIY, and weird music from coast to coast.  You can pre-order your stuff here

Questions? message 

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January 8, doors at 9 / music at 10

BRAT PARTY 2

Come celebrate the release of Sappho Zine Issue 8: Together!!!

cover $10, sappho zine issue 8 $5

MUSIC by WHIP & HUMAN MUSIC

DJs: DJ Tankini & DJ Tiny O

Named after the first published female, Sappho Zine is a non-profit collective of Winnipeg folks and local contributors. We hope to encourage the building of strong community through creativity, expression, and independent literature!

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January 9, 9 PM

Tickets are $8, Doors at 9, Bands ~10

Noire, Ossific, Cell, Hoarfrost

Tyler (founder of Carlstock) and I have been wanting to throw together a night of local black metal for quite some time now. 

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January 2, doors: 10:00 pm / show: 11:00 pm
The Knndy330, Kennedy St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3b 3a4

$5

Sets: rené -11:00 PM - 11:20 PM

     3 Peat - 11:40 PM - 12:20 AM

12:45 AM - 1:30 AM

DJ SETS BY: Young zaire, Watgsteve, & Anthony Carvahlo

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January 5, 8 PM
Jekyll and Hyde's Freehouse, 437 Stradbrook Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Women's Open mic Comedy

We're back for round 2! Come enjoy some drinks and some laughs with us!!

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January 5 to March 22 (12 weeks), from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

$245 + GST

Contact Sean Fisher, phone 204-784-8888 ext. 223 / email 

Women’s Hockey Fundamentals, open to women over 16 of any skill level. 

Full hockey gear is mandatory.

The session teaches the foundations of skating and handling the puck, allowing participants to learn the basics, improve skills, and correct technique. Players develop stride, balance and agility accompanied with passing, stickhandling and shooting.

Canlan Ice Sports runs skating and hockey academies for children, youth and adults at all skill levels, from basic learn-to-skate programs, to advanced hockey skills. 

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January 8, Doors @ 8:00 / Bands @ 9:00
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9

$12 at the door / $10 at The Park, Green Apple Skateshop, and Quest Musique

All Ages

GREG REKUS AND THE UNREALISTIC RESOLUTIONS 

THE BUMPIN' UGLIES 

ELDER ABUSE

BEARFIGHT 

DJ @LARGE spinning jams between bands

All proceeds from this event go to the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba in the name of our fallen friend Nicolas Thomas Voyer-Taylor. 

Very cool prizes to be won!!

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January 9 10 am - 7 pm / No bookings between 2 pm and 4 pm
Panache Management, 106-897 Corydon Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 0W7

Physically Speaking is holding auditions for 2016 Winnipeg Fringe Festival. 

Weirder Thou Art is a Bouffon style play, high paced and physical. The bouffon retell their story of MacBeth!
- 3 male performers to play female bouffon characters. Physical Theatre, Improv, Grotesque, plus a understanding of parody an asset. The characters aren't drag.
- William Shakespeare - Male Actor who has the ability to improv.
- Stage Manager - tech and set savvy.

Please send resume and picture 

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January 10, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sprockett's Doggy Day Camp, Unit 7-975 Thomas Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2L 1P7

$5 - family and all socialized dogs are welcome to attend.

The dogs will be looking to burn off some pent up Holiday energy. 

We will have a 50/50 draw.

All monies raised support the Boston Terrier & Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba. 

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January 11, 4:30-7:30 / January 12, 4:30-7:30 / January 13, 4:30-7:30

The Cowie Studio, Room 135A, University College

Audition for Doubtful House, a new play by Governor General Award winning playwright Ian Ross! Directed by Chris Johnson for the grand opening of our brand new Theatre (Black Hole Theatre).

6 Males / 6 Females / 6+ Supporting Cast

Performance Dates: March 15-19 & March 22-26

A Classic Christmas l Grootmoeder's Fruitcake l Third + Bird Christmas Market l Remembrance and Action on Violence l Mar La'Mar l Luckygirl PopUp Shop l Steve Bell Christmastide l McNally Robinson: December Music & Events

December 5, 11AM - 4PM 

Fort la Reine Museum, Hwy 1 & 1A, 

East of Portage la Prairie, MB.

With purchase of one Adult admission online get 

one free child/youth admission

DISCOUNT CODE:  HOLLY

A Classic Christmas at Fort la Reine - Warm up with hot cocoa, and ring in the season with your whole family at Fort la Reine...a Christmas village on the Canadian prairies.

Come with friends and family and be transported back to the time of Charles Dickens, as your favourite characters from A Christmas Carol come alive in our holiday village. 

Take a Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride, and make a holiday craft in our old General store! 

Feel your toes tap and your heart sing as we've invited a Carolling Quartet and Handbell Troupe to bring on their festive cheer! 

To complete this magical holiday experience, Meet 'n' Greet with Father Christmas & his Forest Friends in the Fort.

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December 5, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Prairie Theatre Exchange, Unit Y300 - 393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3H6

Reserve your ticket 

Grootmoeder's Fruitcake, the 13th Annual Free Christmas show by the Rascals. 

We encourage you to bring a non-perishable food item for Winnipeg Harvest, 

and/or a financial donation for Habitat for Humanity.

See you there for a dose of clean improv comedy with a dash of nog.

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December 5, 10 am - 4 pm 

782 Main Street, Winnipeg Centre Vineyard Church (corner of Main and Sutherland)

Tickets Available  Admission $3 / Kids 12 and under FREE / FREE onsite parking

Third + Bird Christmas Market

Sorry no strollers, we do not have the 'foot space' to accommodate strollers

We offer two full floors of 50 local vendors, selling unique handmade items. 

Take a break in your day with food & drink from popular local food companies: Thom Bargen Coffee, Green Carrot Juice Co and Jonnies Sticky Buns. 

Expect a vibrant, eclectic environment with music to be enjoyed.

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December 6, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Barkman Park in Steinbach

Agape House invites you to attend our Annual Memorial Vigil where  we remember and honour the 14 women who were gunned down at Ecole Polytechnique in 1989, as well as the Manitoba women who have been killed by violence, and the more than 1000 missing and murdered Aboriginal women throughout Canada.

December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. 

We will be releasing sky lanterns. A limited number of lanterns will be available for purchase by those who wish to commemorate a loved one.  

Please contact us at 204-326-6062 for iinformation and to reserve a sky lantern.

All are welcome – together we can make a difference!

Over the past 30 years Agape House has sheltered thousands of women and children seeking refuge from domestic abuse, and has provided non-residential and follow-up supports and services. 

Agape House, Box 3130. Steinbach, MB  R5G 1P5

Local Crisis Line  204 346 0028 

Provincial Crisis Line  1 877 977 0007

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December 10, 8:00pm
Black Hole Theatre, 220 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Black Hole Theatre Executive invites you to their holiday show/ party. 

Ballad of the Aging Actress, written by Daniel Tompkins and directed by Ian Bastin. 

Cultural icon Mar La'Mar is returning to perform the role written for her. Mar La'Mar takes you on a magical booze filled journey through her life using the songs of Judy Garland!

After the show the party is going to The Hub to drink and be merry!

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December 12 at 11:00 am to December 13 at 4:00 pm
Luckygirl PopUp Shop, 210 - 70 Albert street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

$2 GETS YOU IN FOR BOTH DAYS

36 VENDORS - DIFFERENT VENDORS EACH DAY 

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December 17, 8:00 pm

Centennial Concert Hall

Tickets starting at $32   

STEVE BELL CHRISTMASTIDE – A JOURNEY THROUGH ADVENT, NATIVITY AND EPIPHANY

Rei Hotoda, conductor

Steve Bell, vocals and guitar

Mike Janzen, piano and arrangements

Listen to one of Steve Bell’s albums, and you’ll discover a magic and artistry few singer / songwriters possess. His vibrant tenor voice, no less than his mastery of the guitar, shine through. Two Juno Awards are among the many recognitions he has received. Since 1989 Steve has performed over 1500 concerts to over a half million people in 15 countries.

Presented by Winnipeg Harvest; please bring non-perishable food items or a donation. 

In exchange you will receive a free download card for Steve Bell’s “Kindness” CD.

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McNally Robinson: December Events 

Phone 204-475-0483  (Toll-Free 1-800561-1833)

Chloé Plamondon & Brian Zimmerman

Friday December 4, 8:00 pm

Jazz

Michelle Anseeuw & John Einarson

Saturday December 5, 8:00 pm

60s/70s Favourites

Helen White Trio

Friday December 11, 8:00 pm

Jazz

Bob Watts Trio

Saturday December 12, 8:00 pm

Jazz

Nadia Douglas

Friday December 18, 8:00 pm

Jazz/American Standards

The Burton Trio

Saturday December 19, 8:00 pm
Jazz

December 1, 7:00 pm

John Kos   Superstar Nutrients: The Stories You May Not Have Been Told: Keys to Youthfulness, Energy, and Well-Being

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December 2, 7:00 pm

Judy Cook & Sonia Nadeau   When Dinosaurs Go Dancing

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December 2, 7:30 pm

Roger Groening   Knuckleball

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December 3, 7:00 pm

Orysia Tracz
First Star I See Tonight: Ukrainian Christmas Traditions

The first in-depth English-language book on Ukrainian Christmas traditions.  Orysia Tracz is a writer, researcher, translator, and speaker on Ukrainian culture. In this book she explains Ukrainian Christmas origins, their symbolism, and their continuation in Ukraine and around the world.

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December 3, 7:30 pm

Dr. Hamid Naficy: Media Diplomacy Between Iran and the West: War by Other Means.

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December 4, 7:00 pm

Julia Schettler & Sarah Neville  Fur Is Only Fur Deep

Julia Schettler is a Winnipeg writer and an advocate for adoption at www.juliaschettler.com 

Illustrator Sarah Neville is a Winnipeg artist at www.sarahneville.ca

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December 5, Doors open at 2:50 pm in the Community Classroom

Free Korean Movie Screening  Movie TBA. Donations are welcome and appreciated.

All are welcome! 

Contact The Korea Times at 204-663-5051 or tkoreatimes@gmail.com. 

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December 5, 2:00 - 4:00 pm by the Cash Des

Winnipeg-born illusionist Darcy Oake   Behind the Illusion: Unlocking the 9 Types of Magic

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December 6, 2:00 pm

Augustinus F. Lodewyks   When All Goes Quiet: Visions, Episodes, and Revelations

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December 7, 7:00 pm

Hedy Leonora Martens   To and From Nowhere: The Story of Greta Ens

The first volume of this project, Favoured Among Women, was called a “detailed and touching portrait of a Mennonite woman during the harsh early years of Soviet Russia” (Winnipeg Free Press).

Forum Art Centre Open House & Fundraiser l Oak Hammock Marsh: Workshops, Tropical Beach Party & Spring Camp l Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Forum Art Centre, 120 Eugenie Street 

March 14

Open House 1 - 4 pm

Our Spring Schedule will be ready for registration

CLASSES START APRIL 6

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March 28, 10 am to 4 pm & March 29, noon to 4 pm 

Flea Market Fundraiser 

Now Accepting Donations - Mondays and Thursdays 10 am - 4 pm

Looking for anything, excluding large furniture, equipment and clothing.

Monetary donations receive cash receipts. 

Contact us if you have any questions or call 204-235-1069

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The Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre 

For more information email or call (204) 467-3300.

March 14, 1 p.m. 

Wood Duck Box Workshop
Learn how you can help this beautiful duck by building your very own Wood Duck box.
$35 per box plus admission.  Pre-registration is required by March 11.
All supplies will be provided.

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March 19, 7 p.m.

Astronomy Night - Spring Constellations

Learn about the spring constellations.
Theatre presentation and stargazing session from the rooftop observation deck.

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March 22

Snowbird Beach Day - a Tropical Beach Party!
Marvel at dozens of live parrots from the Parrot Club of Manitoba.
Listen to the enchanting tropical music of Clyde Heerah and his steel drums, and participate in our limbo contest. 

Enjoy a tropical lunch and purchase baked goods.

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March 29, 1 p.m. 

Birding Hour Workshop - Raptors

Birds of preys will be returning to Manitoba in just a few weeks.
Let our Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef, help you differentiate!
Workshop fee is $5 plus admission.  Pre-registration required.

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March 30 to April 2 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

Spring Camp

Fun-filled indoor & outdoor dynamic programs, crafts and activities.
Early drop-off and later pick-up can be arranged.
Spring camps are $24 for members, $30 for non- members.

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March 30 to April 2

Wild, Weird and Wonderful Week

Visit during spring break and see just how fascinating wetland wildlife can be with different crafts, games, movies and presentations daily.

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March 17 - March 28
Black Hole Theatre, 220 Dysart Road, lower level of University College

7:00 pm Mar 17 and 24 

8:00 pm March 18 – 21, 25 – 28 

$15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors, at the door or in advance

Talkback with cast and crew will follow the March 24 performance.

For reservations and group discounts contact the 24 hr Box Office at 204-474-6880.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will be directed by Daniel J. Tompkins

Darcy Fehr as George

Angela Robbie as Martha

Brandon Vink as Nick

Laurie MacDonell as Honey

Martha invites the newest faculty member and his wife over for an after-party nightcap unbeknownst to her bitter husband, George. He keeps the whiskey flowing, as both couples tear away at their emotional scabs. 

Aliana Au’s Here & Now l Lion in the Streets l Wanda Luna's Mujeres De La Tierra l WAFF Manitoba Filmmaker Night l Canada Helps

Gurevich Fine Art, 200-62 Albert Street (204.488.0662)

will run until November 23

Aliana Au’s landscapes are measured prayers. Her use of oil stick and watercolour in her latest exhibit Here & Now are an homage to the few places left untouched by man.   

I am seeking a voice from my childhood.  Growing up in Canton (Guangzhou) China where I lived surrounded by unspoilt expanses of land. There was a true wildness in the places where I grew up.

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Lion in the Streets by Judith Thompson

Black Hole Theatre, lower level of University College, 220 Dysart Road

Nov 19 and 26 at 7:00 PM l Nov 20 - 23 and 27 - 30 at 8:00 PM

Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors

For reservations and group discounts contact the 24hr Box Office at 204-474-6880.

Abigail Allen 

Kaeleigh Ayre 

Ian Bastin 

Steven Csincsa 

Kevin P. Gabel 

Erica Hoiss 

Gislina Patterson 

Sarah Putnam

Tasha Roth

Lion in the Streets is a series of interconnected episodes which provide graphic glimpses into the desperate lives of 28 characters played by 9 actors. 

A Portuguese immigrant to Toronto named Isobel is a ghost in a purgatorial condition, reliving her past at the moment before she dies. Initially a prey herself to rage and violence, she watches over the living, suffers with them, and finally experiences the possibility of salvation.

Thompson is an Officer of the Order of Canada and winner of two Governor General’s awards for Drama.  Mature subject matter, language and content may be offensive to some.

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Mujeres De La Tierra / Woman of the Earth - Indigenous Women of the Americas

By Wanda Luna
to November 30 

Neechi Commons, 865 Main Street l (204) 295-8819  or email
  
Luna investigates the role of storytelling in the connections between culture and the human body, and in exploring the bonds between indigenous nations. Piquing an interest in Chilean mythology, stories of Chilean medicine and heritage and their similarities to other indigenous nations and creation mythologies from first nations across Canada and the role of women in these nations.

Born in Chile, Wanda Luna is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, writer, and community activist who draws on multiple inspirations to create a wide variety of artistic productions.  Luna is the driving force behind the non-profit organization The Dream Room Project.

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November 21, 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Globe Cinema Winnipeg, 393 Portage Ave, 3rd floor, Portage Place Mall

(204) 943-2004

The Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival presents:

13 Short Films from Local Aboriginal & Metis Filmmakers! 

1.) The Visitor - Miriam Sainnawap (4:30)

2.) This Is A Real Story - Randy Sutherland & Alexandra Meekis (2:23)

3.) Strong Warrior Song - Crystal Greene (4:43)

4.) Yes I Can - Sarah Simpson-Yellowquill (6:52)

5.) Breaking From The Box - Rannon Wilson & Ryan Wilson (2:19)

6.) Water Guardians - Luther Alexander (10:00)

7.) Fishbowl - Luther Alexander (4:44)

8.) Hockey Dad - Roger Boyer (6:54)

9.) Kevy Chevy Wrestler - Roger Boyer (10:18)

10.) Letter - Jenna Neepin (2:30)

11.) Mark - Justina Neepin (7:25)

12.) Out Of Reach - Madison Thomas (10:22)

13.) Backlanes - Madison Thomas (12:34)

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A Calgary organization called Seniors Secret Service has been providing gifts to isolated seniors at Christmas and on their birthday for the past 28 years. Unfortunately many of their Corporate and individual sponsors are choosing to sponsor fewer seniors this year, a move some have attributed to generous financial contributions during the flood crisis.  They are seeking help to ensure they meet the needs of their community. 

If you wish to help the Christmas Cheer program, you may do so by visiting Canada Helps 

or by mail to Seniors Secret Service, Suite #1, 6025 12 ST SE Calgary AB T2K 2K1

Thaw l Sassless Chaps: Lunch Bhagg Improv l English Beat Live l Easter Treasure Hunt

Thaw

An Exhibition in Celebration of Spring

March 22 to April 21

Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd

Opening Reception: March 22, 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Have you ever been on the Interlake's WAVE Studio Tour? The Gallery Shop is giving you a preview with Thaw, an exhibition and sale of works by more than 30 artists from the WAVE tour. It's your chance to decide whose studio you want to visit. 

The show reflects the artists and art forms found on the tour: ceramics, watercolor and oil paintings, glasswork, pencil and ink drawings, photography, wood carving, collage, fibre work, quilting, and jewelry.

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Lunch Bhagg Improv! - The Sassless Chaps

Black Hole Theatre, 220 Dysart Road

Mar. 26 - noon

Mar. 27 - 12:30 pm + 7:30 pm

Mar. 28 - noon

Come on down for a totally different kind of Lunch Bhagg! The Sassless Chaps will be performing four completely different, completely improvised shows to end off the Black Hole 2012/13 season. 

Daniel Chen

Marc Lagace

John MacDonald

Kevin Ramberran

Scott Redfern

Romana Suchy

Thomas Toles

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The Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort Street

English Beat Live

March 26, 8:00 pm

$30 - door

$28 - advance......Kustom Kulture or Into the Music

Full Band......enjoy!

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Treasure Hunt

Dalnavert Museum, 61 Carlton Street

March 27 to 30, 12 pm - 4 pm

$5.00 per person (all ages)

This family drop-in program is suitable for ages 4 and up. 

Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Pop by during our operating hours over Spring Break and wander through the museum, looking for treasures. Find all the treasures and you can enter your name into a draw for two free admissions to this summer's My Secret Garden Program. After hunting for treasure, head up to Dalnavert’s attic and make a Victorian-era toy to take home. 

Please allow approximately one hour to complete the tour and craft. 

For more information, please contact Jennifer Bisch, or 204-943-2835.

Black Hole: The Pluto Shot l Dr. Malone: Relationships and BDSM l Composting Success in DMSMCA l MAWA: OVER THE TOP Art Auction & Cupcake Party

The Black Hole Theatre Company Presents: 

The Pluto Shot by Robert Smith

Black Hole Theatre, 220 Dysart Road

7:00 pm Mar 12th and 19th

8:00 pm Mar 13th - 16th, 19th - 23rd

$15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors

Tickets can either be purchased at the door or in advance.

For reservations and group discounts contact the 24hr Box Office at 204-474-6880

In the midst of nuclear confusion and doomsday predictions, the conservationists, the cultists, and even the transcendental mystics are out in force.

Inspired by Aristophanes, The Pluto Shot is an hilarious exposé about the politics of science which boldly forecasts a change in the weather.

Set in northern California in the early 1960s. The McCarthy era is just ending, Hitchcock is set to shoot The Birds, the population of San Francisco Bay is about to “explode” and scientists are developing the ultimate deterrent.

Will San Francisco survive this? Will the world crumble apart? 

It is no surprise that alien abduction seems a genuine hope.

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March 12, 7:30 pm

Smitten Osborne, Unit 4 - 120 Osborne Street

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

For more information or to register call 204-453-0988 or visit Smitten Osborne.

Dr. Reece Malone will be talking about Power Exchange in Relationships and BDSM. 

Learn all about negotiating a power exchange along with BDSM know-how and safety.

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Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association’s
Composting for Community program's 30K Celebration!
Community Association’s office at 823 Ellice Avenue in the old West End Library building
March 12, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Free

Celebrate 2 years of Community Composting in the West End!
We have collected organic waste from local businesses by bicycle and delivered it to nearby compost bins, diverting 30,000 pounds of waste from the landfill.
Join us for an evening of refreshments, mingling, and learning to celebrate this landmark accomplishment!

- Hear the experiences of Jonnies Sticky Buns, a community gardener, and our composting coordinator.
- Discover how you can contribute to our nutrient cycling system by composting and gardening!
- Find out what other communities and cities are doing with their organic waste.
- Help us is imagine what more our neighbourhood could accomplish.

Contact Bowen Smyth or phone 204-774-7005

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OVER THE TOP Art Auction and Cupcake Party!

MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art, 611 Main Street

March 17, 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm

$10 advance tickets; $12 at the door

Munch cupcakes, quaff a beverage, buy tickets on MAWA’s fabulous raffle baskets 

and bid on work by over 100 of the country’s hottest artists, including 

Wanda Koop, Melanie Rocan, Shaun Morin, Paul Robles, and Pauline Braun. 

You might also discover an artist who will be the next star to come out of Winnipeg!

MAWA is looking for donations of artwork, raffle prizes, and cupcakes! 

Please contact Lisa if you would like to get involved!

zone41 theatre fundraiser: Thom Allison l Follies l Sunday in the Park with George l The Last of Sheila l Sure Thing l INTO THE WOODS

Jan 20 8:00 pm – ONE SHOW ONLY

Tom Hendry Warehouse, 140 Rupert Ave 

From Winnipeg to Broadway and Back Again

An Intimate Evening of Stephen Sondheim 

with Scott Christian on piano

A one-night only fundraiser for zone41 theatre – the company that brought you the acclaimed production of Shaw's Village Wooing at last year's festival.

Star of CBC's Over the Rainbow, Shaw Festival's Ragtime and Priscilla Queen of the Desert on Broadway, Thom Allison takes us on an autobiographical journey through the music of Stephen Sondheim. Winnipeg audiences were wowed by his Aldolpho in MTC's The Drowsy Chaperone, Tom Collins in Rent and Reuben in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for Rainbow Stage. In 2001, Thom was invited to be a guest soloist for Sondheim himself at the World Leaders’ Salute to Stephen Sondheim.

Tickets: $41 (plus ticketing fee)
For advance tickets, call 204-942-6537 or email

or visit 174 Market Avenue, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mon to Sat.

This is going to be a fabulous evening and the bar will be open post-show.
We can't wait to see you all on the 20th!

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We are also hosting a 2 day Masterclass led by Thom at the RMTC's Mainstage Rehearsal Hall.  There are still a few participant spots left for his special take on song interpretation through text and a limited number of auditors will also be welcome.
Classes will be the afternoons of January 19 and 21.

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The Berney Theatre at Rady Jewish Community Campus

January 30 to February 2 at 8:00 p.m.

February 3 at 2:00 p.m.

Dry Cold Productions is proud to present Follies 

with the support of the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre.

The time is 1971 and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of 

ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre. Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged 

couples confront some unpleasant truths and come face to face with the future.

Single tickets: $25. 

Available online or 204-477-7478. 

For more about Follies and SondheimFest 2013.

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Sunday in the Park with George
Urban Shaman Gallery, Suite 203-290 McDermot Ave
January 20 to 27
$15 CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR
For Reservations call 204-894-6800 or email

Director: Arne MacPherson
Music Director: Celoris Miller
Stage Manager: Suzie Martin
Designer: Carolyn Gray
Costumes: Michelle Cook

Nyk Bielak * Dora Carroll * Andrea del Campo * Murray Farnell * Derek Leenhauts * Montana Lehmann * Erin McGrath * Simon Miron * David Playfair * Marina Stephenson Kerr * Jane Testar * Karl Thordarson * Melanie Whyte * Stefanie Wiens

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The Last of Sheila
Rudolf Rocker Cultural Centre, 3A-91 Albert St.
January 22 to February 2

Resonator Theatrical returns to the MTC Master Playwright Festival with more provocative theatre and the only non-musical production running at SondheimFest.

Stephen Sondheim and Anthony Perkins' 1973 murder-mystery ensemble,
adapted for the stage by Rob Brown.

Tickets $15 / $10 students & seniors
To reserve in advance call: 204.219.8616

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Sure Thing
Black Hole Theatre, 220 Dysart Road

January 29 to 31

Sure Thing is a short comic play featuring a chance meeting of two characters whose conversation is reset by a ringing bell when one responds negatively to the other.

It is part of a six play collection, All in the Timing written by David Ives.

Director: Jeysa Martinez-Pratt
Stage Manager: Louie Burg
Faculty Advisor: Margaret Groome

Pay What You Can for January 30 7:30 performance.

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District Theatre Collective presents
INTO THE WOODS
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue
January 30 - February 2, 8:00 pm (also Sat Feb 2 2:00 pm)

Tickets: $23.99 | $14.99 Student Rush (at box office 1 hour prior to showtime.)

To purchase advance tickets, or call 1-800-838-3006.
To reserve tickets with a SondheimPass, call 204-330-9877
At the door: Cash/Visa/MasterCard/SondheimPass.
Box Office opens 1 hour before showtime.

From the company behind the sold-out Winnipeg premiere of Avenue Q

Sondheim's spellbinding, romantic and hilariously dark Tony Award-winning masterpiece.

When a baker and his wife learn they've been cursed, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell – swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack. Everyone's wishes are granted, but the consequences return to haunt them, with disastrous results.

Director: Connie Manfredi
Producer: Ryan Segal
Musical Director: Andrew St. Hilaire

Cast: Kevin Anderson, Nelson Bettencourt, Aubree Erickson, Nicki Kirton, Julie Lumsden, Darren Martens, Laura Olafson, Colin Peterson, Sam Plett, Paige Pooley, Robyn Pooley, Emma Stefanchuk, Charlene Van Buekenhout, Haley Vincent, Mackenzie Wojcik

The Black Hole: The Importance of Being Earnest

The Black Hole Theatre, 220 Dysart Road, opens its 2012/2013 season with Oscar Wilde’s witty masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People. 

Tickets: $15 ($12 Students/Seniors)

Save money and purchase a Season Pass: $39 ($29 Students/Seniors)

Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling our box office 204-474-6880

Showtimes:

• Nov. 20 & 27 @ 7:00 pm

• Nov. 21 - 24; Nov. 28 - Dec. 1 @ 8:00 pm

Featuring:

• Rylaan Gimby

• Jeff Homer

• Sarah Putnam

• Sydney Wiebe

• Cynthia Hiebert-Simkin

• Julia Florek

• Gary Jarvis

• Manuel Ortega

• Nickolas Petuhoff

Directed by Kelly Jenken

Set in Victorian England, the play is a farcical social satire on the triviality of social institutions. The play follows Jack and Algernon, who, in pursuit of their lady loves Gwendolyn and Cecily, both assume the same alternate identity: Earnest Worthing. 

In spectacular fashion, their double lives collide at Jack’s country manor and their deceptions are revealed. Cecily and Gwendolyn are both engaged to a man named 

Earnest Worthing, but neither Jack nor Algernon is Earnest at all!

This elegant Comedy of Manners has stood the test of time and appeals to people of all ages. For over a hundred years it has had audiences roaring with laughter.

BHTC: John Guare's The House of Blue Leaves

The BHTC presents: John Guare's The House of Blue Leaves

March 13 to March 24

Black Hole Theatre, 220 Dysart Road, lower level of University College.

7:00 pm - Mar 13 and 20

8:00 pm - Mar 14 - 17, 21 -24

Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors

Tickets can either be purchased at the door or in advance.

For reservations and group discounts contact the 24hr Box Office at 474-6880.

Director George Toles dubs The House of Blue Leaves a “tragic farce” in an attempt to do justice to its hellzapoppin blend of terror and delight, squalor and giddy high spirits.

-There will be a 15 minute intermission.-

The prologue, a one-of-a-kind talent show, will begin 20 minutes before showtime, 

so arrive early!

The action takes place in October, 1965, the day of Pope Paul’s visit to New York to make a plea to the U.N. to end the war in Vietnam. 

As the motorcade wends its way, Bunny Flingus persuades her middle-aged zookeeper boyfriend, Artie Shaugnessy, to seek a blessing on their union. 

Artie is still living with a depressed to the point of catatonia wife, Bananas.

Ronnie, the son of Artie and Bananas, has built a bomb with which he hopes to assassinate the Pope. 

Chaos ensues when, in addition to these figures, a trio of nuns, a deaf movie starlet, and director Billy Einhorn himself complicate matters. Tra-la-la.

Cast: 

• Artie Shaughnessey- Daniel Chen 

• Bunny Flingus- Anne Tuma 

• Bananas Shaughnessey- Claire Friesen 

• Ronnie Shaughnessey- Thomas Toles 

• Corinna Stroller- Katherine Leithead 

• Head Nun- Shaylyn Maharaj-Poliah 

• Second Nun- Kayleigh Nichol

• Little Nun- Laurie MacDonell 

• Billy Einhorn- Justin Fry 

• M.P.- Corey Malone 

• Man in White- Kevin Ramberran