Election Debate l Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Events l ACI: Management Masterclass l Forum Art Centre Workshops & Papers Show l Art Documentation l Gem & Mineral Show l Naomi Klein l Craft Social l Pop Culture Expo

March 23 at 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Gordon Bell High School, 3 Borrowman Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Manitoba Election Debate on Poverty and Social Policy

We have invited all party leaders to our KNOW Poverty Debate. 

If your organization would like to help, please contact 

This election, let's put poverty on the agenda!   

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Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

1650 - One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X3 Canada    email

March 26, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Muriel Richardson Auditorium, Winnipeg Art Gallery 

$10 at the door (no admission during an audition)

The semi-final auditions 

April 22, 2016, 7:30 pm at Jubilee Place Auditorium

Final Competition Concert with the WSO and the Award Ceremony 

$30 - McNally Robinson, WSO box office, at the door. Students with ID $5, at door only

The three finalists will appear in performance with the WSO  womensmusicalclubofwpg.ca

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April 1 & 2 at Centennial Concert Hall / April 3 at Westman Auditorium in Brandon.

BEETHOVEN, MENDELSSOHN AND A NEW VIRTUOSO

Louis Schwizgebel play Beethoven's Piano concerto No 1 I Allegro Cadence wso.ca/beethoven

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April 7

With a Little Help From our Friends 

gala in benefit of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. 

A tribute to the 1960s in honour of the Air Canada Pops concert Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. 

Dinner, dancing, fabulous live and silent auction prizes, and, of course, incredible live music by the full WSO. 

For info and to purchase your ticket, visit  

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April 8-10

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Andy Maize, Craig Northey, Steven Page, and Glen Phillips with the Art of Time Ensemble lead the WSO in a reimagining of The Beatles' ground-breaking album.  wso.ca/sgtpepper

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Terri Clark brings her distinctive voice to the WSO - Girls Lie Too  wso.ca/terri

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April 13 at the Berney Theatre

The Rady JCC celebrates Barbra Streisand’s achievements through a rarely seen documentary I Remember Barbra, plus her first film Funny Girl. Also, a look back at her first and only Winnipeg appearance. For tickets call (204) 477-7510 or visit 

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Don't miss the opening night with Joshua Bell performing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. wso.ca/1617season

Book before April 16 to be entered to win a pair of Air Canada tickets to anywhere in North America. 

Book your subscription before the Early Bird Deadline on May 21 to save up to 45%! 

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April 17, 10:30 am at the Delta Hotel, 350 St. Mary Avenue

The Women's Committee of the WSO’s fundraising brunch  wso.ca/womens-committee

Tickets $65 (partial tax receipt) at the Music Stand at WSO concerts 

or email Shirley Loewen or call 204-269-1912.

Celebrate the spirit of feminist, politician, author, and social activist Nellie McClung.  

Entertainment, silent auction and door prize. 

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April 19 at Westminster United Church

Les Violons du Roy is one of the world's top ensembles specializing in Baroque and Classical repertoire. Les Violons visit with an exciting Mozart-themed program featuring pianist Alexandre Tharaud. wso.ca/lesviolons

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May 7-15 

Alex More is shopkeeper in Barbra Streisand's underground mall on her private Malibu estate. Alex spends most of his days alone, surrounded by the megastar's antique collection. But when "Babs" drops in for a visit one day, Alex's life is changed forever. Buyer & Cellar is a sophisticated comedy that offers an unconventional glimpse into her life.    wjt.ca/buyer-and-cellar

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April 7-8, 10 am-4:30 pm

ACI Manitoba, 4th Floor classroom – 245 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0S6
Tickets   Early Bird Deadline is March 22 – $375 ACI member/ $500 non-member

Registration Deadline is April 5 – $400 ACI member/ $533.33 non-member

$225 to attend for 1 day only

For more info and registration phone 204-927-2787, email, or visit / Leaflet

Festival and Event Management Masterclass - designed to inform and inspire anyone involved in the business of creating, managing and developing festivals and events. It includes sessions on key tasks and challenges for festival organizers such as Marketing, Press, Programming, Evaluation, Sponsorship and Fundraising.

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Forum Art Centre, 120 Eugenie Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

(204) 235-1069

All are welcome

Spring into Art Workshops

March 31 Teen Art Day Spring Camp, Game Design for Teens, Kid’s Art Day Spring Camp, Doll Making, Silk Painting and Silk Dyeing. 

April 28 10:00-2:00 pm / April 30 4:00-7:00 pm 

Reserve your spot on April 28th or 30th by emailing Danielle

Artist Drop In  - WORKS SOLD BY FORUM

a collaborative art event to create paper works! 

It is free to create work during the drop in.

Please bring any material donations you could contribute.

May 5 4:00 pm Last day to drop off artwork

May 7 4:00-9:00 pm / May 8 12:00-4:00 pm 

Small Papers Show 

Drop in and create paper works. 

See what amazing small art you can buy from a Manitoba artist.  

Celebrate all things paper with us!

Art Cards, Watercolours, Bookmarks, Prints, Postcards, and more.

All Handmade / All Local Works by Manitoba Artists / All Paper

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April 7 - April 9
Cre8ery gallery & studio, 125 Adelaide Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0W4

Visual Artists-Art Documentation Special!

Artists please drop off your art between 12-5pm to be documented, $17 a piece (paid upfront), please bring a USB stick. High-Res. images for website/prints/facebook. 

Pick up will be April 12, 12-8 pm

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April 7 - April 10
Winnipeg Gem & Mineral Show, 1415 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C3B2

Silver Cove is proud to provide Winnipeg with an amazing Gem and Mineral Show!

We are Canada's largest Gem & Mineral Company, and offer an incredible selection of shows. We can't wait to bring you our incredible selection of stones from around the world!

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April 8, Doors: 6:30 pm Start: 7:00 pm

Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton Street Wheelchair accessibility available 

Tickets General $30 / Student $20 (at U of W InfoBooth, U of M Answers) 

CCPA MB Supporter post-event reception with Ms. Klein $100, includes admission to talk

A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Treaty 3 Women's Group.

Naomi Klein will speak about her bestselling book This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate (2014). Klein argues that corporate power needs to be reined in, local economies rebuilt, and democracy reclaimed.

Author of No Logo (1999) and The Shock Doctrine (2007), Ms. Klein is also an award-winning journalist and accomplished filmmaker. Ms. Klein has launched the Leap Manifesto during the Toronto International Film Festival debut of This Changes Everything and is a member of the board of directors of 350.org.

Clayton Thomas-Muller will introduce Naomi Klein. He is an activist for Indigenous self-determination and environmental justice from Mathais Colomb Cree Nation (Pukatawagan) in Northern Manitoba. He works with 350.org, a global grassroots movement to address the climate crisis. 

The event is hosted by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Manitoba office. 

Q & A and book signing to follow talk

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April 9, 5:30 Meet and Greet and (optional) dinner 

           6:30 HAAM meeting / 7:00 Guest Speaker
Canad Inns - Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 3P7

Vicki Burns, director at the Save Lake Winnipeg Project, will talk to us about environmental concerns regarding the lake, particularly in relation to blue-green algae.

This meeting is a must for everyone concerned about our lakes. 

Everyone Welcome!

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April 9 at 7 PM
Bord Aire Community Centre, 471 Hampton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Tickets

Manitoba Craft Social

The Manitoba Craft Council and the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library are announcing their partnership on developing a new hub for Craft in Manitoba. 

Get your Craft on for an evening of fun activity booths, a craft auction, music, food, and dancing – the perfect way to celebrate and support Craft in our province. Funds raised will help with the renovation of space for the new Craft hub. 

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April 9 – April 10
Apr 9 at 10 AM to Apr 10 at 5 PM
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3J3
One-day passes $10 / whole weekend $18! Ticketmaster

Ages 5 and under are completely FREE!

C4's Winnipeg Pop Culture Expo

Comics and collectibles and anime, OH MY!

Had a C4 Annual Pass at Central Canada Comic Con? Get in for FREE! 
Show your Annual Pass card at the door! 

Shakespeare In The Ruins l Gabrielle Funk l Winnipeg Film Group l Not Myself Today l HA²M l Sherbrook Festival l Animal Lover l Full House Trivia l 80's Dance l Prairie Infidel

March 2, 7:30 PM 

West End Cultural Centre

Tickets are $10 and available by contacting the SIR office: 204-957-1753 or email

They will also available at the door.

Shakespeare In The Ruins has gathered 10 local musical acts, and asked them each to perform a few songs, one from their repertoire and one inspired by Shakespeare. It’s a first for Winnipeg, a first for us, and guaranteed to entertain.  Talented Performers lineup:

Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir

Tom Keenan

Deb Patterson

Claire Friesen

Aidan Ritchie

Kevin Ramberran & Thomas Toles

Morgan Thickson & guests

Tristan Zaba & guests

Kortnee Stevens

UofW Acting Honours Class

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March 4, 8 PM - 11 PM 

Lantern, 211 Pacific avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0M5

Dom Esthetica, an exhibition of work by Gabrielle Funk, a visual artist, muralist and community art facilitator.  

A series of portraits documenting the physical, spiritual and emotional journey of a woman striving to excavate and preserve an authentic version of herself while grappling with the clashing expectations of both the lingering internal influence of a dogmatic religious upbringing and the external pressure of a Western cultural framework. 

Dom Esthetica will be on display for the month of March. 

Gallery hours run from 7:30-11:00 PM every Friday and all other viewings can be scheduled by private appointment with the administrators.

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Winnipeg Film Group, 304 - 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1H3

March 6, 2 PM - 4 PM

Join us for the next Women's Film & Video Network Meet Up! 

Share stories. Exchange contact info. Develop community. Enjoy yourself. 

Free! All women working in film and video are invited and welcome! 

Please bring some group snacks if you can. The WFG will supply hot and cold beverages. 

Email if you can help set up before hand and clean up after. 

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March 10, 6 PM - 10 PM

Aboriginal Filmmaker Collective Monthly Meet up!

6pm-7pm Meet/Discussion

8pm Special Guest Tina Keeper

9pm Roundtable Script Reads

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March 12, 12 PM - 2 PM

The Winnipeg Film Group’s board of directors is engaging in a bylaws review. 

It invites all interested members of the community to a public consultation session.

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March 18 - March 20
French Cinema Festival: Dreams, Escapes & Survival / RÊVES, ÉVASIONS et SURVIE
Tickets 

  

Organized by l'Alliance Française du Manitoba and Winnipeg Cinematheque. Discover films from different times and experience the sophisticated, vibrant and daring films from France. All films come with English subtitles.

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Canad Inns - Polo Park, 1405 St Matthews St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 3P7

March 11, Networking 7:30 am, Presentation 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Come join your IPAM colleagues for a presentation on: 

Not Myself Today – A Mental Health Anti-Stigma Campaign Overview.

Register email / Questions? Contact us at 204-275-3727

Charmaine Saucedo, with Partners for Mental Health, a national charity dedicated to transforming the way Canadians think about, act towards and support mental health and those facing mental illness, will present an overview of a new workplace mental health initiative called Not Myself Today, an insightful anti-stigma campaign.

IPAM Members – No Charge / Non-Members – $25.00

Members can bring a guest to the breakfast meeting for free!

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March 12, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

HA²M was founded by members of the Unitarian Universalist Church in the early 90’s. Today, HA²M is made up of atheists, agnostics, and humanists. For our members, the thought of church evokes a variety of emotions. UU has no dogma or creeds, and many of its leaders identify as atheist, agnostic, or humanist. So what exactly is Unitarian Universalism? Please join us as we explore this unusual religion. 

We’ll be joined by Stefan Jonasson, a Unitarian Minister and church leader; and Kris Breckman, a former HAAM Member, local church leader, and member of the UU church for over 50 years. Both our guests identify as humanist, atheist, and/or agnostic, so bring your questions for them. 

Charity of the month: The Spence Neighbourhood Association (SNA) currently runs a drop-in program, Monday to Friday evenings, in the Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre on Langside Street. They plan to operate 24/7 on weekends and holidays.

The program targets youth between the ages of 15 and 26 and currently serves an average of 80 to 100 youth every day. It expects as many as 30 participants overnight once the extended hours start. 

Let's help them to offer children and youth on the street at night a safe place.

Donations will be collected at the meeting. Tax receipts for donations over $10. 

You can donate via the HAAM website.

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

March 11, 10 PM

Sherbrook Street Festival Fundraiser with Slow Spirit, Kakagi, Bunny and The Watership

on Sherbrook Street between Wolseley and Westminster Avenue 

The street festival is a celebration of the West Broadway neighbourhood! 

Two music stages, offering all day and evening music by fantastic local bands and musicians. You will be sure to spot amazing handicrafts in our merchant village, learn about a local organization, or pick up some fresh veggies from The Good Food Club. Our family friendly atmosphere has much to offer the kiddos! Discover all the great kid oriented arts & crafts, roaming performers, exhibits, games and activities.

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SLOW SPIRIT / BUNNY & THE WATERSHIP / KAKAGI

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March 12, 10 PM

ANIMAL LOVER (MPLS) / CONDUCT / TUNIC 

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March 16, 8 PM

Full House Trivia 

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

Please 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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March 18, 10 PM

$5 before 11 pm

Purple Rain 80's Dance Music by:

WOLFBOY / DJ JUDD NELSON / DJ POWER 97 + MORE

Madonna, Prince, Duran Duran, Culture Club, Bowie, Wham - all those songs that are fun for dancing!

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March 13, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sir William Stephenson Library, 765 Keewatin Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2X 3B9

Prairie Infidel Film Fest focused on the positive aspects of Humanism.

How do we, as non-believers, live our lives, treat each other, and cope with death?

We will explore how people from all walks of life and backgrounds challenge the false stereotypes of atheists as immoral and evil, and live their lives filled with love, compassion, hope, and wonder!

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.

MAWA l Red Cedar Gifts l Thunderbird House l Christmas Craft l David S. Churchill l Blue Shift l Sturgeons l Movie Battle l Aisha Alfa l H.U.N.K.S. l Bizarro Obscure l Aboriginal Designers l Outside Joke l Greenband l holiday hangover

Opening: December 11, 6:00 pm
Ace Art, 2-290 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0T2

MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art's Foundation Mentorship Program (FMP) 2014-15 Showcase you didn't tell me, so i thought it was okay.

Continues until December 30, 2015 

Featuring the work of Alison Davis, Wendy Seversen, shimby and Katrina Stock

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December 12 and 19, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Red Cedar Gifts, 161 Marion Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 0T3

Red Cedar Gifts is happy to invite you to our Christmas Open House.

We offer all you need for your holiday shopping. 

Red Cedar Gifts will be showcasing various Aboriginal artists as well as Aboriginal Bath & Body lines Sequoia and Mother Earth Essentials.

Pendleton Woollen Mills to suit your every gifting need. Blankets, Spa Towels, Mugs and more!

Support local Aboriginal business and artists this holiday season.

EVERYONE Welcome!

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Thunderbird House, 715 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

December 12, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

We're gathering to kick off the 13 Fires Conversation Series! 

Help the community celebrate Our Summit, hear the recommendations, and plan the 12 Fires for 2016. Working Agenda:

- Welcome and Opening Ceremonies & Remarks

- Welcoming Activity

- Our Summit Report and Recommendations

- Group Planning for 13 Fires (topics, schedule, invitations, and assessment)

- Family Dinner

13 Fires is an opportunity for different communities to work towards racial inclusion. We want to build relationships across communities, share our experiences and work, and collaborate on actions that challenge racism. Each month in 2016 will feature a different topic. We welcome participation from all communities and all sectors.

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December 21, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Attendance is free and everyone is welcome to attend!

Winter Solstice Gathering with Clan Teachings

Come and join us as we celebrate! 

We will be joined by elders, who will share some clan teachings, a feast, and a round dance! 

We ask that people bring a gift to give each other at the round dance!

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December 31, 7:00 pm; Feast 8 pm - 1:00 am

New Year's Eve Round dance Social + Sweat Lodge!

David Budd will be hosting the Sweat starting at 9 pm! 

Open Mic Jamming and Hand Drums

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December 13, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Canad Inns Club Regent, 1415 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 3B2

$2 admission, half donated to CancerCare / 12 and under admitted FREE!

Elevators, ATM, FREE unlimited parking!

The Last Chance Christmas Craft Sale!

2 floors, over 100 crafters!

Quality Handmade Unique

Focus and priority remains on local handmade items.

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December 14, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cinematheque Theatre, 100 Arthur Street

Reception to follow in the gallery.

Open to the public and free to all.

PLATFORM centre for photographic + digital arts presents a lecture by David S. Churchill, Professor of History at the University of Manitoba, presented in conjunction with the exhibition Blue Shift by Jonah Groeneboer. 

Homophile Representation and its Discontents: Visual culture and queer bodies in North American and Europe in the mid-20th Century

Homosexual activists of the 50s and 60s endeavoured to secure civic and human rights for homosexuals as citizens through political advocacy. 

This talk will explore the visual culture of homophiles, the images, photography, and illustrations published in homophile magazines, as well works of art celebrated by homophile authors and activists. 

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The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9

December 16, Doors open 7:15 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm
$20 at door / $15 in advance online  

The Sturgeons have been working on new songs for a new album. 

With special guest Kayla Luky & Ian MacIntosh. 

We have albums just in time for Christmas, also great handmade merchandise.

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December 20, 7:00 pm
$10 bought at the Park Theatre or online

Pure Cheese Presents: Xmas Movie Battle Die Hard vs Gremlins

YOU decide which movie plays first and which is the late feature!

Every drink you buy gets you a one ticket to vote with. 

Come early for boardgames or just to watch your hosts Michael Green and Jordan Welwood break down each film in their Pure Cheese Pre-show, with video sketches and prize giveways to keep you entertained.

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December 28, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$10 at The Park Theatre, Music Trader or online 

The Park Theatre proudly presents Aisha Alfa as she records her debut comedy album! 

She will be joined by some very special guests. 

Aisha is the previous winner of Winnipeg’s Funniest Person with a Day Job from Rumors Comedy Club, was a finalist for NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity, was chosen as one of the first Toronto Bob Curry Fellowship recipients from Second City and was regional finalists for SiriusXM’s Canada’s Next Top Comic.

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December 30, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$12 at the door / $10 at Music Trader, The Park Theatre or online  

Join H.U.N.K.S. as they bring their first year to a close. 

They are thrilled to be joined by very special guests CRUMBS!

H.U.N.K.S. is Tim Gray, Quinn Greene, Sam McLean, Matt Nightingale, Dana Smith, directed by Rory Fallis. They have performed five shows at The Park Theatre; seven shows at the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival; hosted a sold out, headlining show in the inaugural Oddblock Comedy Block Party and received a Five Star review from the Winnipeg Free Press.

CRUMBS Stephen Sim and Lee White have been performing together since 1992. They started touring Canada in 1998, and in 2001 were invited to the very first Berlin International Improv Festival.

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January 3, Doors open at 7 / Show starts at 8

Tickets are $15 - Message Peachy Keen Productions to reserve tickets

Peachy Keen Productions presents A Bizarro Cabaret hosted by Janis and Jujube!

The five-star Fringe hit 'Bizarro Obscure' is kicking off our year with a fundraising gala.

MOVEMENT ~ MUSIC ~ COMEDY ~ DANCE

Featuring such esteemed guests as 

Outside Joke, Lara Rae, Tin Can Bandits, Paper Machetes

Fraz Wiest, Johannah Burdon, Justin Otto, AND MORE

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Dec 18 at 10:30am to Dec 19 at 6:00pm

Aboriginal Designers Cooperative, 865 Main Street, Winnipeg MB (Neechi Commons)

Aboriginal Designers Marketing Cooperative Ltd is hosting our First Christmas Open House. 

Please join us in celebration. 

Purchase a unique gift or two or more for those special people in your life, or for yourself! 

Buy local and be part of helping Aboriginal businesses and artists this holiday season.

EVERYONE is Welcome!

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December 18, 8:00 pm
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0C3
Tickets $15 / $12 for students, arts workers 

Outside Joke, with CRUMBS, are raising a cup of kindness once again to put you in the mood for the holidays with The Secret Santa Improv Show! 

A live 'Secret Santa' gift exchange will inspire the stories, with a special stocking-stuffer of an opening set from Rumble Pak!

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December 18, 9:30 pm
Woodbine Hotel, 466 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1B6

The Billy Joe Greenband perform their Blues, Boogie & Hard Twang to be recorded live. 

We want to record all the hard work Drummer Donovan 'Bam Bam' Bruyere, and Bassists Mucha Bee, Kerry Hannah, Wally Ranville and I, Billy Joe 'Jim Bob' Green on the Psycho~billy Guitar have pieced together over the years. 

Please bring an unwrapped toy or a tin for the bin. 

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December 28, doors at 7:30 PM, SINGING at 8 PM 

Fools & Horses, 379 Broadway

YOU are going to live out your dreams. Come join us at our holiday hangover bonanza and live out your greatest musical theatre fantasy!

Sign up to sing

Once a month we’ll provide a theme, a microphone, an accompanist, and a safe space. 

Christmas Events at Shelmerdine and The Forks l Christmas Craft Sales l School choirs: Sounds of the Season l Christmas Concerts l The Commerce Carol

Thanks to your support, Shelmerdine has donated $75,000 to local charities over the past five years! We invite you to enjoy these events in our warm and cozy environment!
Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg!

December 9, 11, 16 and 18, 3:30 pm       

Story Time and Cookies with Mrs. Claus

For children ages 3-8, enjoy hearing Mrs. Claus read a story and then decorate a freshly baked cookie that you can take home!

Just $5 per child  Pre-register by calling (204) 895-7203 or email!

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December 13, 11 am - 3 pm / December 14, 12 pm - 3 pm

Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Capture that special moment while helping youth in our community!

Just $10 per group and your photos will be emailed to you! 

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December 20 and 21, 11 am until 3 pm

Kids Craft Corner

Let the kids make a special Christmas craft that they can give to a loved one!

Just $5 per child, no pre-registration required!

Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm / Saturday 9 am - 5 pm / Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

December 23 9 am - 5 pm       email

Closed December 24, 2014 and will reopen February 28, 2015!

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The Forks, 105 Waterfront Dr, Winnipeg, MB R3C

Tower of Toys
Start building our Tower of Toys. 
Drop off your new, unwrapped gift at The Forks Market. 
All donations to be sent to the Christmas Cheer Board
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Christmas Choir Performances

December 6, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 | Centre Court

School groups and choirs.Click here for a listing of choirs and times.
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Christmas Crafts for Kids

1pm – 4pm | Centre Court

Create your own holiday craft each weekend.

December 6 & 7  | Craft is snow globe candle or star candle centrepiece.
December 13 & 14 | Craft is a decorative Christmas charger plate.
December 21 & 22 | Craft is a glittered pinecone Christmas ornaments.
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Photos with Santa

December 6, 14,  20 & 21 | 1pm – 4pm | Centre Court

December 12 | 5pm – 8pm | Centre Court

Bring your own camera to take photos with Santa.
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Signing Santa

December 7 & 13 | 1– 4pm | Centre Court

December 19 | 6:30– 8pm | Centre Court

Hearing-impaired children can communicate directly to Santa in American Sign Language. Bring your camera to take your own photos. 
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DECEMBER 7 3:00 - 7:00 PM | CENTRE COURT

This buffet dinner is put on in support of the Christmas Cheer Board. 
Enjoy raffle prizes, a visit from Santa and Christmas carollers. 
TICKETS $20  204.948.0020 beachcomber@the beachcomber.ca
Bring an unwrapped gift to help support the Tower of Toys in centre court
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Père Noël Sur Le Pont, Chez Sophie Sur Le Port
December 14 | 10:00am - 04:00pm | Chez Sophie Sur Le Port

Bring your children for photos with Santa, and stay for a warm, delicious meal! 
Children's Menus are available.  Call 204-942-4142 to make réservations!

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December 13, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
FLASH, 438 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0L8

After Hours Holiday Shopping Party! Mingle with artists and curators, enjoy refreshments, see local art, handmade goods, and vintage wares. Find something for everyone!

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December 13, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

December 14, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Artlington Gallery, 618 Arlington St, 3rd Floor, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Free Admission, Not wheelchair accessible, Cash or Cheque

Please join us for a Ceramic Holiday Sale Extravaganza! 

Work by Mallory Jane, Crystal Nykoluk  and Jessica Hodgson / Music by Barta

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December 14, 11 am - 5 pm

Canad Inns, Club Regent Casino Hotel, 1415 Regent Ave West

$2 admission, half donated to CancerCare / 12 and under FREE!

Elevators, ATM, FREE unlimited parking!

The Last Chance Christmas Craft Sale! 2 floors, over 100 crafters!

Quality Handmade Unique - Very few trades are accepted. 

Focus and priority remains on local handmade items.

Visit Barbara Lange for a signed copy of Through the Window of a Train.

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Millennium Library Lobby, 251 Donald Street       204-986-6779

The Sounds of the Season with live holiday tunes 

performed by enthusiastic local school choirs, from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM. 

Dec. 15 - Ecole St. Germain 

Dec. 16 - Victory School 

Dec. 17 - Ecole Victoria Albert 

Dec. 18 - Machray School 

Dec. 19 - Wolseley School

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December 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Bethel Mennonite Church, 870 Carter Ave.    204-453-2199

Free Admission

The Men of Song present A Christmas Program with talent from all walks of life and many area churches. The program will include drama, German songs, carol singing, and more. 

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December 19, 11:30 am – 1 pm

Good Neighbours Active Living Centre, 720 Henderson Hwy, East Kildonan, R2K 0Z5

Harmonica & Recorder Group Christmas Concert

Enjoy Christmas Melodies in HobNobs Café.

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December 19, 7:00 PM   Doors open at 6:45  Reception following. 

Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Ave.

Winnipeg Boys' Choir presents What Sweeter Music, any evening of music to celebrate the season, with guest artists, including New York harpist Grace Cloutier.

Tickets and information, or call 204-475-2127.

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December 19, 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3J3

18+    NO intoxicated entry

Strict semi-formal dress code enforced

Tickets at Drake Centre, Answers UC, and Canad Inns Express Fort Garry

General Admission $30     VIP $45

Commerce Socials is proud to announce the return of the most highly anticipated formal event of the year, The Commerce Carol! 

Featuring: Synthy Lox, Pypes + Doves, Hollywood Hype and Tec-G

Entertainment and VIP provided by AREA Nightclub