Winnipeg Against Fascism l Yoga Public l Tube Screamer l Artisans Market l Against Me! l Hoop Jam l Karma Yoga l Plant Parti l ALS Society Golf l Electric Donkey Glow l Salsa Festival l Farmers Market l Polish Folk Dance: ISKRY l Keith Harkin l Lights Fest l RWB Barre After Hours l Oh Wonder l Pizza and Pasta for Pooches

August 23 at 6 PM - 9 PM
The University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2R6

Bulman MPR Centre University of Winnipeg (Spence Entrance, Riddell Hall)

Silence is Violence #WinnipegAgainstFascism - a community conversation and support event, hosted by Black Space Winnipeg.

This past weekend caused uproar and civil turmoil in Charlottesville, Virginia. Since then, white nationalists, and neo-nazi supremacists have been declaring their rage across the US and in Canada. These recent actions come as no surprise for marginalized people. 

Support systems have been initiated across Winnipeg. We invite the public to come, share concerns, and suggestions for moving forward as a community. We ask folks coming to this event to show empathy, bring food and create support. We ask allies to the BIPOC community please come for 7:00 pm to ensure safe space for all participants. This is time for self care. This is time for education. For more information: blackspacewpg@gmail.com

Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is in an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob, and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe. - Frederick Douglass

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Yoga Public, 280 Fort Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1E5

September 29 – October 1

$285 for whole weekend ($259 early bird register by Aug 31)

$25 to attend only the September 29 evening talk

Full details and registration This workshop is open to beginners. 

Yoga, Meditation and Movement educators will also learn creative ideas.

September 29 at 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Michael Stone - Friday Evening Talk

"Meditation and Social Action: Inner and Outer Transformation"

Join Michael for a lecture and discussion about the connection between the mind, body, and culture, and how stillness can become an anchor in the turbulence of daily life.

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September 30 9 am - 3 pm 

October 1 10 am - 4 pm

Michael Stone - Building a Practice Weekend Workshop: Yoga, Meditation & Discussion

Michael is a teacher, psychotherapist and author, who integrates traditional practices from yoga and Buddhist traditions with the insights of western psychology. 

A weekend workshop of yoga, meditation and discussion. Build a practice you can bring into your relationships, community and the turbulent world. Guided by breath work, and using actively controlled full range movements, we will awaken the mobility potential in our unique bodies. By cultivating a calm, balanced awareness, we can dissolve habits of reaction that entangle our hearts. 

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Sep 1 at 8 PM to 6 AM

383 McMillan Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0N3, Canada

IFF Clothing Imports & Apparel, Caped-Up Records and Cerkuz Familia bring you a very spacial DOUBLE album release party!

Tube Screamer has been touring for the past 4 years. “Eyes into the future” is the expression of Tube Screamers love for Eclectic sounds, with collaborations from artists across Canada. It is available with psychedelic music remixes from Knows, Organicstatic, Ambrosia skylab and Davey Berkowitz.

We are also the official party of the Sly Skeeta "Trapezoid" Album release party! 

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Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library, 1045-190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1S6

8th Annual Festive Artisans Market 2017 Call for Submission

$60.00 / table All vendors will be responsible for submitting applicable sales taxes.

All submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on September 1, 2017.

All applicants will be notified by September 27, 2017.

Set up will be on November 15, 2017, 8am - 10am 

Sale Date: November 15, 2017, 10am - 4pm

Location: Manitoba Hydro Place, 360 Portage Avenue 

Artisans residing in Manitoba will be given first consideration.

All items considered for sale will be subject to a jury process. 

We will not consider the following for sale in the Artisans Market:

Food or Candy

Cosmetics or Scented Materials

Commercially Made Items

Weapons or Drug Paraphernalia 

For More Information Andrea Reichert (204) 487-6117 or info@mcml.ca

Application Form: https://mcml.ca/artisans-market/

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September 2 at 7 PM - 10 PM
Garrick Centre, 330 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2G6
Tickets     All Ages Welcome

MRG Concerts West Presents Against Me! with Bleached and The Dirty Nil

Four years ago Laura Jane Grace, the Against Me!, front woman came out as transgender; 18 months later, she released the band’s sixth album, the fiery Transgender Dysphoria Blues, an intensely personal record.

Now Against Me! is releasing their new album, Shape Shift With Me. While much has changed for Grace, guitarist James Bowman, bassist Inge Johansson and drummer Atom Willard, it’s clear that those intervening years have done wonders for creativity.

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September 4 at 6 PM - 8 PM
Assiniboine Park Duck Pond, Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 0A1

So Long Summer! Free Hoop Jam

This isn't the last hoop jam of the season. There will be a heap of hoops and playful tunes!

This event is open to EVERYONE! Let's go outside and Play!

A Hoop Jam is great way to practice your hoops skills. No experience necessary. You don't even need to bring a hoop! There will be plenty of extra hoops around for you to use, plus hoops available for purchase. Be sure to bring Water! 

This is an outdoor event so if the weather is uncooperative we shall reschedule. 

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September 5 at 12 PM - 1 PM
U of M Recreation Services, 430 University Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2

Karma Yoga (Outdoor Yoga)

Come take time to relax through some outdoor yoga while benefitting Klinic Community Health. Bring your own mat and a 5$ donation and meet in the atrium of Brodie Centre (Bannatyne campus). Anyone and everyone is welcome! If bad weather, event will be cancelled.

For more information, contact Kerri Chase at 204.789.3617 or kerri.chase@umanitoba.ca

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September 7 at 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Kristina's on Corydon, 761 Corydon Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 0W5
Tickets       Guide: Breanne Farley

Plant Parti Fundraiser for the U of M School of Dental Hygiene Alumni Assoc.

Please join us for an evening of laughing and indoor gardening

Everyone leaves with their very own two plant succulent garden in a glass container!

We will build our gardens, decorate them and learn how to care for them at home!

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. All supplies & instruction provided! 

A variety of succulents and glassware to choose from and many colour options! 

Additional plants will be available for sale ($6 each).

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September 7 at 11:30 AM - 9 PM
Bel Acres Golf and Country Club, 7150E Rd 70N, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2E6

Registration $250 (18 holes of golf, a power cart, gift, buffet dinner & a bucket of balls) 

Lunch begins at 11:30 am / Texas scramble at 12:30 pm 

The 14th Annual ALS Society of Manitoba Drive for Life Golf Classic in honour of Marcel Bertrand. Enter as a team or register individually. Do your part to drive out ALS.

For more information: Joy Watts  (204) 831-1510 ext 20     HOPE@alsmb.ca

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal, rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease that currently affects approximately 3,000 Canadians, over 300 of which live in Manitoba. The money raised helps to provide support services to Manitoba families affected by ALS.

The mission of the ALS Society of Manitoba is one of HOPE (Help Our People Every way we can). Do your part in helping persons living with the effects of ALS to realize their full potential in a society that respects their rights and dignity. 

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September 8 at 6 PM - 11 PM
The Forks, FORKS MARKET RD, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4L9
Tickets 

The Electric Donkey Glow Run/ Walk Winnipeg MB

Glow Run/ Walk/ Dance Party - All Ages

All entries are final. Sorry no refunds

Run it, Walk it, FUN it & Dance your cares away!! Grab your friends & dress up or glow from head to toe. Immerse yourself in an experience that's part Run, mixed with DJ's, Music & Lights but mostly AMAZING! 

The FUN gets underway at 6 pm and at DUSK enjoy the RUN then DANCE PARTY!

Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.electricdonkeyrun.com/faq/

Electric Donkey Run Website ElectricDonkeyRun.com

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September 8 – September 10
Canad Inns Destination Centre, 1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0K5
Tickets

Harold and Regan and RHR Latin Dance Company present the 4th Annual Winnipeg International Salsa Festival, Winnipeg's largest and longest running international Latin dance festival, featuring workshops, performances, competition and night life parties with world renowned artist from USA, Mexico, Cuba, and Canada. 

Enjoy dancing with professional artists and students from across Canada and USA.

Come join the Winnipeg Latin community for a weekend of salsa, bachata, cha cha, afro, cuban rueda, reggaeton, kizomba, latin house and much more!

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September 9 and September 23 at 9 AM - 1 PM

Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop, 445 Chalmers Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2L 2C9

Farmers Market · Hosted by Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal and 2 others

Are you a FARMER, VENDOR OR MUSICIAN? 

Please contact: kmts.farmersmarket@gmail.com or 204-615-1250

Fruits, Vegetables, Honey, Baking, Crafts

LIVE Music

FREE Stuff, Prize Draws & More!

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September 9 at 7 PM - 9 PM
Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1C3

In this year of Canada's 150th birthday, Winnipeg's Polish Folk Dance Ensemble SPK "ISKRY" will be celebrating their Golden Anniversary - 50 years of performing for audiences all around the world. Since its founding in 1967 by Henryk Lorenc, its primary purpose is to preserve and showcase Polish culture and folklore through traditional song and dance.

We invited Edmonton's Polish Dance Ensemble "Lowicz" as guest performers. The performance will showcase both new works and classics that weave together the rich fabric of the Polish culture.

In addition to regularly performing at the International Polish Dance Festival since 1993, "ISKRY" has been the annual entertainment mainstay at the Warsaw-Poland Pavilion during Winnipeg's Folklorama. Some other highlights of their history include performing at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, attending a private audience with Pope John Paul II in 1999, and joining the Winnipeg Royal Ballet in 2015 in their production of Swan Lake.

Please contact any current dancer of "ISKRY" or a member of the alumni to purchase one.

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September 9 at 6:30 PM / Show Time: 8:15 - 9:30 PM
Garrick Hotel, 287 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1H9
Tickets

Presenting Keith Harkin 

Doors open at 6.30 pm for VIP Meet & Greet: 6:30 – 7:45 pm

General Admission starts at 7:45 pm

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September 9 at 3 PM - 9 PM
Fun Mountain, 80 Murdock Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3X 1X7
Tickets    Kid Friendly

Lights Fest is where thousands of friends and families gather to listen to live music, fill up on food trucks and light up life by sharing personal wishes, dreams and goals. At the perfect moment everyone ignites their personalized sky lanterns with Tiki torches and lets them take flight. It creates a surreal ambiance, where time slows down and your single flame rises and joins with thousands of others to light up your life. 

The lights fest is dedicated to leaving a positive impact on the environment and everyone who attends our event. Whether you're commemorating or celebrating you're creating a special memory that will last a lifetime.

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September 9 at 9 PM - 2 AM

Royal Winnipeg Ballet, 380 Graham Avenue, 

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4K2

Cocktail Chic Attire | Admittance 18+  

(204) 956-0183

RWB Barre After Hours - You’re invited to join the RWB company dancers in their home, celebrating the art of dance, in an event planned by them just for you. This event will feature live music, signature cocktails, delicious appetizers and desserts, and much more. 

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September 11, Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm - 10pm
Garrick Centre, 330 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2G6
Tickets (Incl. GST) $29.50 + s/c   

Oh Wonder: Ultralife Tour with guests

All Ages / General Admission

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September 12 at 5 PM - 9 PM
Chicken Chef Family Restaurant Transcona, 1130 Nairn Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2L 0Y5

Tickets $20 each - meal & a coffee or soft drink. Through MUR or Chicken Chef at Nairn

Pizza and Pasta for Pooches

Chicken Chef is sponsoring a fundraiser for Manitoba Underdogs Rescue.  

There will be a Silent Auction and all proceeds will be given to Manitoba Underdogs Rescue.

Kim Wheeler l Janice Bone l Seed Swap l #LoveLocalMB l Pasta Night l Storytelling Day Dinner l The Courtneys l Paint & Party l The Real McKenzies l Alternative Acts l Masquerade Party l Reunion Party l Battlestar Galactica l Judah & the Lion l BodyTalk l Canada 150 Exhibition: Call for Submission

Tier Building - University Of Manitoba, 173 Dafoe Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba

March 15 at 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

"Online & Oral Traditions: Indigenous Media"

Kim Wheeler, an Anishinabe/Mohawk, is a writer and an award-winning producer. Her work on Unreserved, ReVision Quest, and Indian Summer has garnered her New York Festival awards and two ImagineNative awards. 

Wheeler currently producers Unreserved on CBC Radio One. She has been bringing positive Indigenous stories to the mainstream media since 1993.

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March 29 at 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 

"Revisions and Revitalizations: The Role of Native Studies in the Future"

Pimicikamak Narratives: Treaties, Water, and Women

Janice Bone is a Masters of Arts student in the Department of Native Studies at the U of M. 

Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, UMNATV Colloquium Coordinator  niigaan.sinclair@umanitoba.ca

Department of Native Studies  http://umanitoba.ca/native_studies/ 

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March 15 at 6 PM - 8 PM
Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews Community Association, 823 Ellice Ave, Wpg, MB R3G 0C3

Swap, share, and learn about seeds!

Bring seeds to swap and share and help build up a DMSMCA Community Seed Library. 

Don't have seeds to bring? Come on down, there will be something for everyone.

Light refreshments will be served and seed saving info will abound.

Contact Vanessa at 204-774-7005 ext 104 or greening@dmsmca.ca for info.

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March 18 at 5 PM - 9 PM

Canad Inns Destination Centre, Polo Park

$15 in advance / $20 at the door (includes free glass of wine)  

CASH BAR (ATM available on site)

4th Annual #LoveLocalMB

Experience the tastes of Manitoba!

Featuring Products from Manitoba's Finest Food & Beverage Artisans

All products being sampled will be available for purchase

Peter Fehr and Bessie Hatzitrifanos, Winnipeg food entrepreneurs, had a vision to bring together, celebrate, and promote Manitoba food and beverage artisans. The event was established in 2014 with over 400 people in attendance. It is quickly gaining the prestige as one of Manitoba's premier food and beverage events.

Experience a fun, vibrant evening filled with live music, delicious food and beverages!

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March 18 at 5 PM - 8 PM

Reign Nightclub, 1792 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2G2

Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children, through both rescues 

If you are interested in donating prizes please email events@hullshaven.org or rescue_siamesewpg@hotmail.com

Pasta Night!

Hull's Haven Border Collie Rescue and Rescue Siamese are teaming up once again!

Come join us for our third annual joint pasta event! 

Fun times and supporting 2 rescues - what more could you want! 

Awesome silent auction! Great food! 

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March 19 at 6 PM - 8:30 PM
Charisma Of India Restaurant, 83 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B2

Buy tickets online 

World Storytelling Day Dinner · Hosted by Sandra Crerar

This evening includes food, tea and great storytelling.

We will have Sarasvati Productions preform with us this year with three monologues.

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March 19, Doors 7:00 pm / Show 8:00 pm - 11 pm

The Good Will - Social Club, 625 Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2G4

$10 Tickets at Music Trader, The Good Will and online 

The Good Will Social Club & UMFM present: 

The Courtneys  with guests 

The Courtneys’ musicianship is tight, the hooks are sharp, and the craft is dynamic. Courtney Loove’s dreamy guitar riffs add a timeless pop element to the punk backbone formed by Sydney Koke’s heavy driving basslines, and drummer/lead singer Jen Twynn Payne’s snare kick combos. Their music videos have aired on MuchMusic and Rage, and the track “90210” was featured in an episode of MTVs Awkward in May 2013.

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March 22 at 7 PM - 10 PM

Mano a Mano, 691 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 0W4

Tickets    Seating is limited. 

Learn to Paint & Party at the same time! Open to Public. No Experience necessary.

With a wine glass in one hand and a paint brush in the other you will enjoy a spectacular night out. Check out our video of our Paint Parties

Everything is supplied for you, from canvas, to paint, brushes, aprons, easels, etc to produce your own masterpiece you get to go home with. Just bring yourself! 

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March 23 at 9 PM - 12:45 AM

Windsor Hotel, 187 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1G7

Tickets 

The 25th Anniversary Tour of The Real McKenzies 

With special guests Isotopes

The Real McKenzies are a national treasure. Founded in 1992 by the punkrock poet laureate, Mr Paul McKenzie, this merry band of miscreants has spent a quarter century circumnavigating the globe. It would be a serious mistake to write them off as just another Celtic punk band. This is an absolutely monumental giant of an album. Two Devils Will Talk is fourteen tracks of pure, unbridled audio bliss. 

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March 25
Prairie Theatre Exchange, Unit Y300-393 Portage Ave, Wpg, MB R3B 3H6
Two shows - 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Free Admission - Adult content and strong language - may not be suitable for younger ages.

Alternative Acts

The PTE School Adult Cabaret Company is proud to present a verbatim theatre style production exploring a variety of contemporary themes. All spoken text has been taken directly from actual articles and interviews. Some song lyrics have been rewritten by company members to incorporate references to current events. 

Conceived and Directed by Erin McGrath

Musical Direction by Süss
Company Members: Amanda Dunnigan, Aven Glufka, Gwenan Guillas, Brittany Hilton, Brenda Lindberg, Shayla Patterson, Manella Vila Nova, Erin-Brie Warwick, Nick Xidos, and Steve Yurkiw

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March 25 at 8 PM - 2 AM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9
Tickets: $10 online 

Masquerade Party, hosted by MEMETIC

Featuring:

DJs playing electro swing, house music, funky hits and more!

Live Performers - Visual Projection Art - Dress Up Photo Booth - Awesome Social Prizes

Masks & formal wear encouraged! 

MEMETIC's Director Nathan Zahn and Operations Coordinator Kelly Fitzsimons are getting married and this is their party (social) to celebrate! 

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March 26 at 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sprockett's Doggy Day Camp, Unit 7-975 Thomas Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2L 1P7

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

Help Boston Terrier & Pug Rescue of MB celebrate our 8th Annual Reunion & Playgroup.

Meet some of the dogs who have found their forever homes with us in the past seven years.

Our Reunion Party is always the most popular of the year with refreshments for the humans, 50/50 draws and more doggy fun than you can wag a tail at! 

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

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March 28 at 7 PM - 9 PM

Sam's Place, 159 Henderson Hwy, 

Winnipeg, Manitoba R2L 1L4

Geekdom House Live! watches Battlestar Galactica

Come discover which of your friends are Cylons. Geekdom House Live! returns with an episode of Battlestar Galactica. After watching the episode together we will over-analyze the episode and let it play with our life, faith, and philosophy.

If you're not sure if there is a difference between a Cylon and a toaster, that's ok. We pride ourselves on doing a fairly good job of explaining anything that needs to be explained - so you can enjoy the fandom regardless of familiarity.

The event and snacks are free. A free-will offering will be taken to cover expenses. 

Sam's Place folks will be in place to service all your coffee, espresso, and tea needs.

We operate from a Christian worldview, however we have no expectation on others and welcome differing viewpoints into the conversation.

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March 30, Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM - 11 PM
The Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1C9
18+ / Tickets (Incl. GST) $17.50 + s/c   

 

Judah & the Lion Going to Mars Tour, with guests

Like Kids These Days, their debut record, climbed to number two on the genre-wide Heatseekers chart. With their second album, Folk Hop N Roll, the guys shine a light on the place where their influences overlap. Front man Judah Akers, who shares the band's lineup with drummer Spencer Cross, mandolin player Brian Macdonald, and banjo wiz Nate Zuercher. We all grew up loving these hip-hop beats, so why not make an album that has the grit of Run DMC or Beastie Boys, along with all the folk instruments that we play?

Continuing the success of Folk Hop N’ Roll, their hit single, “Take It All Back 2.0”, recently reached the #1 spot on the Alternative charts. 

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Mar 30 at 9 AM to Apr 2 at 6 PM
Winnipeg, Manitoba
All prices included GST, a manual, light snacks, and a certificate of completion.

To register or contact 

BodyTalk FUNdamentals provides many treatment techniques. Most physical, mental and emotional states can be simply and effectively addressed with BodyTalk. This course consists of theoretical aspects as well as hands on practical application, resulting in your own healing within this course. You will learn everything you need to be able to do full BodyTalk sessions or embark on a career as a practitioner! To learn more 

Sherry's BodyTalk Fundamental seminar includes practice time for integration, and continued support to participants. Sherry provides regular study groups to ensure continued growth as well as to assist in any technical or clinical challenges. Conference calls will be set up. Every class is encouraged to set up their own local study groups. Sherry will be available via Skype to serve as a resource.

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March 31 at 9 AM - 12 PM
Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library, 1045-190 Rupert Ave, Wpg, MB R3B 0N3
Submission deadline May 31, 2017

Please submit to: Andrea Reichert, Curator, (204) 487-6117, info@mcml.ca

Canada 150 Exhibition - Call for Submission 

The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Confederation with an exhibition that features red and white craft. A portion of the exhibition will feature historical work from the Library’s collection. The remainder will include works submitted from the community that meet any or all of the following criteria: 

a) reflecting Canadian history and motifs 

b) showcasing the truly multicultural nation of Canada

c) that are original fine craft. All work must only include the colours red and white. 

The work may be either historic or contemporary. 

Priority will be given to items that have a clear history/story, but we acknowledge that some worthy pieces often lack documented history, so this is not a firm requirement

Priority for contemporary work will be given to craft artists based in Manitoba

Submission information:

● Brief description (technique, size, materials and any special exhibit requirements)

● Craftsperson information with brief bio.

● Information about the piece in terms of its inspiration, meaning, relevance etc. 

● An image of the piece, JPG preferred and less than 1MB file size.

● Items must be loaned for the duration of the exhibition. 

● Contemporary work may be for sale during the exhibition. 

● In April 2017 the Exhibits and Programming Committee will make final selections.

● It is possible that not all pieces will be accepted for the exhibit.

The Shoebox Project l Aceart: fire river plane stone and The Forgotten Space l Artisans Market Sale l A Luncheon with Gary Doer l Tim Redford Band

The Shoebox Project is a non-profit initiative that asks people to fill a shoebox with little luxuries and deliver it to drop off locations in their community. Local volunteers deliver these gift boxes to women living in shelters during the holidays.

You can participate by locating your community in Canada and making a shoebox!

TO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION

THE WINNIPEG SHOEBOX PROJECT, with a list of drop-off locations

Your shoeboxes will be delivered to the residents of Alpha House, Ikwe Widdjiitiwin and Osborne House.

Along with other locations, the Winnipeg Public Library is participating in The Shoebox Project, providing the Millennium Library, the Henderson Library and the Pembina Trail Library as drop-off locations.

Please drop off your shoebox between November 18 and December 10 and our volunteers will deliver your gifts to local shelters in time for the holidays.

We have contacted Agape House in Steinbach, and Nova House in Selkirk, and invited them to participate.

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Aceart Inc., 290 McDermot Ave.

December 3, 7 pm

fire river plane stone: Boreal Moments Unheard and Imagined
Free admission l For more information

Discover what lies underneath sounds – the space in between and elements unheard. Inspired by trips into the Boreal forest, multidisciplinary artist Ken Gregory presents an immersive audio installation designed to bring the act of listening into focus. Are you hearing what I am hearing? This installation seeks to engage our sense of hearing as the primary sense and challenge our perception of the natural world.

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December 5, 7:30 pm

Film Screening: The Forgotten Space by Allan Sekula and Noël Burch

Doors at 7:30 PM l Film at 8:00 PM

Admission: $5.00 -  net proceeds will be donated to aceartinc. 

Described by Artforum as a "mythopoeic essay on modernity and the sea," The Forgotten Space, based on Sekula’s Fish Story, follows container cargo aboard ships, barges, trains and trucks, listening to workers, engineers, planners, politicians, and those marginalized by the global transport system. 

Visit displaced farmers and villagers in Holland and Belgium, underpaid truck drivers in Los Angeles, seafarers aboard mega-ships shuttling between Asia and Europe, and factory workers in China, whose low wages are the fragile key to the whole puzzle.  A range of materials is used: descriptive documentary, interviews, archive stills and footage, clips from old movies.

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December 4, 11 am – 5 pm
Manitoba Hydro Place, 360 Portage Ave.
Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library's Artisans Market Sale

Unique handcrafted items, including quilts, stained glass, felting, handmade greeting cards, pottery, jewelry, Christmas ornaments and more. This is a chance to meet talented Manitoba artisans.
Included will be the following:
aeliosdesign
Blue Parrot
Blue Star Studios
Boreal Workshop
Designs by Elaine
Julrei Handcrafted Originals
Lady Bug Creations
Marj's Quilts
Marla Robert Design
Nicole Breton
Once Upon a Time
Prairie Peasant
Rachael Kroeker Ceramics
Retro Glitz
Sandra Hardy
Seine River Shepherds
Silkwinds

Andrea Reichert, Curator, (204) 487-6117

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The Canadian Club of Winnipeg brings you

A Luncheon with Gary Doer, The 23rd Canadian Ambassador to the United States

RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg

December 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.  (registration at 10:30 a.m.) 

$50.00 for members and $65.00 for non-members.  Credit and Debit Cards accepted. 

Ambassador Doer served for ten years as Premier of Manitoba.  

He is also one of Canada’s leading speakers. 

The Master of Ceremonies for this event will be CBC Meteorologist, John Sauder.

The Canadian Club of Winnipeg event co-chairs are Jim Pappas and Donna Burner.

The Canadian Club of Winnipeg
Promoting Canadian Identity
Encouraging Canadian Unity

For info about this event or membership call 204-799-9086, e-mail, or go online.

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Dec 7, 7:30 pm   Free Admission!
Happy Mike's Coffee House, 195 Collegiate Street
Featuring the Tim Redford Band followed with open mic portion.

Braids w/Mark Webber l Writers-in-Residence: Christine Fellows and John K. Samson l Manitoba Prairie Quilters l Doug Melnyk, Ian Mozdzen, and Coral Maloney

September 17, 10:00 pm

Union Sound Hall, 110 Market Avenue

Tickets are $10 in advance also at Music Trader, The Urban Bakery 

Braids w/ Mark Matt Webber

Braids released Native Speaker in 2011.  They have reinvented themselves in their second full length. The group sought to explore a more introspective and electronic approach to songwriting. Sonically the songs are delicate and tight, lyrically they are honest and vulnerable, demonstrating the group’s emotional growth.

Pitchfork has Braids new album Flourish // Perish streaming over on ADVANCE

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University of Manitoba's Fort Garry Campus, in the Great Hall

September 18 at 11:30 am

Please join the Centre for Creative Writing & Oral Culture in welcoming 

Christine Fellows & John K. Samson, the University of Manitoba's Fall 2013 Writers-in-Residence.  

This event is FREE and open to all.

It will feature a performance by Fellows & Samson as well as a lunch reception.  

Please contact Jess or call 204-480-1065.   

Christine Fellows has released five solo albums. Burning Daylight will be released in 2014 alongside a companion graphic novel. Fellows often works with visual artists, choreographers, filmmakers and musicians to create performance works.

In addition to his work with The Weakerthans, John K. Samson is the co-founder and managing editor of Winnipeg publishing house ARP Books.  His solo album, Provincial, and book, Lyrics and Poems, 1997-2012, were released in 2012. 

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Reception: September 18, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

On until January 4, 2014

The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library is celebrating 

the 30th Anniversary of the Manitoba Prairie Quilters.  

The exhibit features contemporary work by members of the Manitoba Prairie Quilters along with pieces from the museum collection. 

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Ace Art, 2-290 McDermot Avenue

September 18, 7:00 pm

An impromptu conversation with Doug Melnyk, Ian Mozdzen, and Coral Maloney

They have been working together within a number of performative occasions recently (Hollywood Hen Pit, WEproteSTern, LUCY). Please come for some conversation about what these three having been up to (enemas, k.d. lang, chimps, and otherwise).

STRIA l Central Canada Lit Fest l Ladies Night with Shelmerdine l Eco Earth Day Bags

Chartier Danse and Gearshifting Performance Works are delighted to present:

STRIA

April 19 & 20, at 8 p.m. 

The Gas Station Arts Centre

discounted advance sales 

tickets available at the door an hour prior to showtime: $25, $15 student/senior

The beautiful and unpredictable terrain of the Badlands merges with vivid personal memories in Stria, a stunning solo work by the award-winning choreographer and performer Marie-Josée Chartier. 

STRIA refers to a linear mark or groove on a surface, particularly on rock or skin. Chartier’s own visits to the Alberta Badlands prompted her to explore her own personal history and the ‘stria’ that lie within our own bodies. 

Chartier surrounds herself with an incredible team of collaborators known for their contribution to the worlds of dance, theatre and opera and all recipient of numerous awards. Director and dramaturge Ruth Madoc-Jones, set designer Trevor Schwellnus, sound designer Thomas Ryder Payne, lighting designer Bonnie Beecher, puppet artist Mathieu René, and costume designer Martha Cockshutt.

Watch the trailer on youtube!

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April 20 and 21, 10 am - 6 pm

Registration is $75.00 and includes: all workshops, panels, Author Alley 

Central Canada Lit Fest celebrates Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror. 

Guest of Honor NYT Bestselling Author Kelley Armstrong will be signing books and speaking on writing and publishing. 

C4 Lit Fest is also focused on local authors, and will be welcoming Samantha Beiko, Sierra Dean, Karen Dudley, A.P. Fuchs, Chadwick Ginther, Rhiannon Paille and Susan Rocan. 

We're kicking off with an Author Alley for signings and selling, as well as three tracks for workshops and programs. 

Some popular topics include: Plotting v.s. Pantsing, Folklores, Fairytales & Myths Oh My!, Why is it always a female heroine?, Worldbuilding, Traditional Publishing vs Self Publishing, How to start a book blog and so much more! 

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Ladies Night with Shelmardine

April 20, 6 - 9 pm

April 21, 1 - 4 pm

$25

Proceeds benefit Osborne House Women's Shelter.

Call up your girlfriends for a fun time out!

Enjoy wine and hors d'ouevres by The Gates on Roblin.

Door Prizes, a live fashion show, gifts with purchase, and save 15% off all your purchases.

Call 204-895-7203 ext 253 to buy your tickets.

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April 20, 12:30 pm – 4 pm

Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library, 1B-183 Kennedy St. (between St. Mary & York)

$10 ($5 for MCML Members) supplies included

In honor of Earth Day, let’s jazz up those eco bags.

Bring one of your favorite eco bags (or use one of ours) and learn three easy techniques

to cover up those advertisements and give your eco bag a unique look.

  

Transfer scientific line drawings onto eco bags and then embroider for a simple, graphic effect.  Facilitated by Heather Komus.

  

Make a unique piece of felt using sheep’s wool, hot water, and soap. 

Facilitated by Helga Schulte-Shroeer.

  

Embroider a colourful patch.  Facilitated by Beth Wolochock-Brown.

Andrea Reichert, Curator, (204) 487-6117

Spring Artisans Market Sale l Frost: AFROPEG

Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library

9th Annual Spring Artisans Market Sale

April 27 and 28, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Manitoba Theatre for Young People, 2 Forks Market Road, Richardson Room

Admission to the sale is free, but we're asking for donations to the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library at the door.

Manitoba craftspeople will be selling their unique handcrafted items, including 

embroidery, glass, jewellery, felting, paper craft, polymer clay and more. 

Featured Craftspeople:

Aeliosdesign

Artrocks

Blue Parrot

Blue Star Studios

Clear Energy Glass Studio

Cloverleaf Art and Fibre

Custom Leather Creations

Paulo Delgado

Fibre Artistry

Julrei

Lady Bug Creations

Prairie Peasant

Retro Glitz

Marla Robert

Soft Touch Art Studio

Upland Enterprises

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Frost: AFROPEG

Celebrations Dinner Theatre, 1824 Pembina Hwy

April 29 l Door open 6:00 pm

AFROPEG is an event aimed at increasing cultural awareness and promoting growth of diversity in the city by exploring the various African cultures. 

The concept of AFROPEG is to showcase all parts of Africa through various forms of art (Drama, Music, Dance, Fashion and Poetry with Abstract). 

Welcome isn't limited to African students. 

Canadians and other international students are encouraged to attend to promote unity. 

Chigo 204 291 2028

Monica 204 509 8365

Valentine Adoption Fair l The Laurel Centre Art Fundraiser l Westminster: David Baskeyfield l Just a Needle and Thread

The Pawsh Dog, 133 Marion Street

February 10, 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm

By Manitoba Mutts Dog Rescue

Meet your perfect match, just in time for Valentine's Day!

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Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes

February 10, at 2:00 pm

$75 Admission for participants wishing to receive a piece of art 

(art included in cost of the ticket)

$10 for Auction Only Participants

Food? Yes! We will be providing desserts and tea/coffee.

The Laurel Centre is a non-profit organization.  We offer therapy to women who were sexually abused as children.  The Laurel Centre also administers the Men’s Resource Centre of Manitoba, an organization committed to providing drop-in counselling, child sexual abuse therapy, resources, and shelter for men fleeing abusive relationships.

Please contact Lauren or Joyce at (204) 783-5460 ext. 10

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Westminster Church, Westminster at Maryland
February 10 at 2:30 PM
Tickets $25 available at the door.

Westminster Concert Organ Series:
David Baskeyfield, of Rochester, NY, in concert on the four manual Casavant Organ

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Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library: Just a Needle and Thread

January 23 - May 31

Work by Manitoba craftspeople and pieces from the museum collection. These works showcase the diversity of Manitoba embroidery and the tapestry of cultures in the province. 

You will be inspired to create your own treasures with Just a Needle and Thread.

Works by Francesca Carella Arfinengo, Dot From, Maria van der Klok-Sieveking, 

Heather Komus, Selina Lawrence, Betty Mayes, Willow Rector, Susanne Sulkers, 

Susanne Sulkers-Leurs, Sandra Toyne, and Beth Wolchock-Brown will be exhibited.

Many embroidery programs and events will be running parallel to the exhibition.

Check our website for more information.

Manitoba Craft Holiday Sales

Manitoba Craft Council’s

4th Annual Handmade Holiday Sale of Contemporary Craft

FRAME Arts Warehouse, 318 Ross Street

November 23, 5 - 10 pm

November 24, 10 am – 4 pm

Admission: $2

Make sure to pay these Manitoba Artists a visit.  

On the 23rd there's an extra treat: live music, food and drink!

Featuring unique work in ceramics, metal, fibre, glass, paper and more by Caroline Barientos, Alma Kennedy, Brook Drabot, CJ Tennant, Crystal Nykoluk, Jane Wood, Katerina Pappas, Kelly Ruth, Rachael Kroeker, Kay Nemeth, Kelli Rey, Melanie Wesley, 

PJ Anderson, Wendy Severson, Roy Liang, Alexandra Tumanov, and Jolanta Sokalska.

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9th Annual Holidaze Craft Show

75 Albert Street, in The Exchange District

Dec. 7, 12 - 9 pm 

Dec. 8, 10 - 5 pm

Karen Taylor, of Karen Taylor Fine Art Porcelain and Taylor-Made Productions, has been administrator and promotions director of The Holidaze Craft Show since 2003.

The Holidaze Craft Show has a fantastic collection of gifts that you won't find anywhere else. The quality and design scope that Winnipeg's top artisans bring to The Holidaze can't be beat. If your budget is $5 or $500, you can find something for everyone on your list. 

100% of the profits stay in our city, and help to grow our local economy.

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Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library

3rd Annual Festive Artisans Market Sale

Manitoba Hydro Place, 360 Portage Ave.

November 28, 11 am – 5 pm

Manitoba craftspeople will be selling their beautiful and functional creations during this sale of unique handcrafted items, including felting, marbled paper, handmade greeting cards, pottery, jewellery, Christmas ornaments and more.  

This is a chance to meet talented Manitoba artisans! 

Included will be the following:

Brenda Adams

Aeliosdesign

Anderson Art

Blue Parrot

Blue Star Studios

Cards by Tannis

Janet Carroll

Cloverleaf Art and Fibre

Julrei

Kim’s Pottery

Krystal Ring Kreations

Retro Glitz

Marla Robert

Seine River Shepherds

Silk Winds

Manitoba Crafts Museum: Made By You

October 20, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Canadian Mennonite University, South Campus, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd. 

Made By You

Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library 3rd Annual Fundraiser

Tickets $20, or $10 for children under 12. 

For information call: 487-6117 or e-mail

Crafting fun including:

• Mini Workshops

• Silent Auction

• Mystery Bags

• Craft Demonstrations

• Refreshments

Andrea Reichert, curator, 204-487-6117 

Participate in mini craft workshops:  Bobbin Lace, Jewelry Making, Needle Felting, Kumihimo Braiding, Knitting Casting On, Origami Boxes, Spinning on a Drop Spindle, 

and a children’s table.

Visit with our practicing craftspeople as they demonstrate tatting, weaving and spinning.

Purchase a mystery bag with a unique handmade piece inside for only $10.

Silent Auction of handmade items, tickets to cultural events, and community services. 

Enjoy coffee and cookies, and the company of other craftspeople. 

Summer Craft Activity Days

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

K – Grade 6 

Cost: Free – donations accepted

Pre-registration is not required

Drop in to the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library, 1B-183 Kennedy Street, 

with your kids, on July 24 to 26!

“Craft Tool Petting Zoo”

Participants will be able to try weaving on a full-size floor loom, a smaller table loom, 

and carding and spinning sheep’s wool using a drop spindle. 

Hands-On Activities 

We will have a “hands-on” table with craft activities suitable for Kindergarten to Grade 6.   

Included will be various paper craft techniques.  

Contact: Andrea Reichert, Curator, (204) 487-6117