Shelmerdine: Photos with Santa l SOSA Talent Show l Chanukah Family Fun l URBNTEK l Zumba Masterclass Parties l Guilty Pleasures l Epic Era New Year’s Party l Nomads New Year Social

Shelmerdine Garden Center, 7800 Roblin Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R4H 1B6

Monday - Friday 9 am-8 pm / Saturdays 9 am-5 pm / Sundays 11 am-5 pm

*Shelmerdine will be closed for the season on December 23, 2015 at 5 pm.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Saturdays 10 AM-3 PM / Sundays 11 AM-3 PM until December 20

Don't wait in line to see Santa. You can enjoy the Christmas store, and, when Santa's ready for your special visit, we'll text or call you. Ho! Ho! Ho! 

Just $10 per group, proceeds benefit Agape Table. Your photo will be emailed to you.

This has become a holiday tradition for hundreds of Winnipeg families! 

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GIFTS FOR GUYS

Our Man Cave has something for every guy on your list. We have an awesome selection of gadgets, gizmos, hot sauces and garage gifts.

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December 12, doors open at 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Rainbow Resource Centre, 170 Scott Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0L3

SOSA Talent Show - Admission is FREE

Come on out for music, fiction, spoken word comedy, and more! 

We hope you'll join us for the after-party, where you can meet and mingle with the amazing performers! There will be snacks (courtesy of the festive PPY bakers) with all proceeds going to future SOSA projects. 

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December 13, 3:00 pm
Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 561 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 0A6
204 452 3711 or email

Family Rate $7 | Member Family Rate $5

Chanukah Family Celebration!

Join us for Crafts and Activities! Glitter Tattooes and Face Painting, Family Photos, Magic Show with Dan the Magic Man, Tot Land, Concession Stand (cash only)!

Register for the show and crafts any time, or just show up!

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December 26, 10:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Planit Restaurant & Lounge, 285 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

$10 Cover  18+ ID Required

We're bringing the absolute best in techno for all the big kids of Winnipeg 

with some real special guests: 

TEKTONIC 10 pm - 11 pm

Shael 11 pm - 12 am

DTrain B2B Farrison Hord 12 am - 2 am

Ed.E (Calgary) 2 am - 3 am

Nathan Zahn 3 am - 4 am 

Alexander Krygsveld 4 am - 5 am

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Zumba Masterclasses

December 29, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Lindenwoods Community Center, 414 Lindenwood Drive West, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K5

Zumba Holiday Masterclass & Party with Yvonne

A Special 2 hour Zumba Holiday Masterclass with Yvonne and then enjoy a delicious dinner, goodies and prizes sponsored by Boston Pizza, Palatal Express, & ZA Pizza Bistro. 

Early Bird Ticket $15 (before Dec. 15), $20 per ticket. 

All ages and levels are welcome!

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January 23, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (doors open 7:00 pm)

North Centennial Community Centre, 
90 Sinclair Street, Winnipeg, MB

Tickets $10   contact: Jen 204-898-9107, 
Joel 204-230-4427

Ninety minute Zumba Masterclass with Jing Jen 

and special guest instructors

Hosted by Sheila and Joel

I am celebrating my birthday this January in a different way: A Birthday Zumba party for a cause. As part of my little way of sharing my blessings and saying thank you, the proceeds for this Zumba will go to Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation who help kids with disability and special needs. ~ Jing Jen

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December 29, 9:00pm
The Good Will - Social Club, 625 Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2G4

$20 at the door / $15 in advance at The Good Will, Music Trader and Ticketfly.com

Guilty Pleasures five is happening! A full live band performing all your favourite 90s dance tunes by Britney, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Destinys Child, and so, so, so, so much more. 

ARE YOU SWEATY AND READY?

Featuring: Marti Sarbit, Alexa Dirks, Joey Landreth, David Landreth, Alex Campbell and Ryan Voth.

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December 31, 8:00 pm - 1:00 am

The Park Theatre

698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2B9

Tickets are $35, at The Park Theatre and Music Trader and online

Tickets include great food, champagne at midnight, balloon drop, light show, and great live music.

Nothing says New Year’s Eve like an Epic Era Party!

This year we are getting Funky and going back to the 70’s, Hot and Dirty style.

Dirty Catfish Brass Band and Dr. Hotbottom combine forces and create a 12 piece band to present original material and to celebrate the great soul and funk music of the 70s: Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Kool and the Gang and more.

This is our annual New Year’s eve party where we take one of our favourite decades and we bring you the music, the clothing, and all of the fun that goes along with it. This year we are taking on the 70’s, so put on that groovy dress, bell bottoms, or dashikis & lets get down & party all night!

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Dec 31, 7:00pm to 1:00am
Canad Inns Garden City, 2100 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 3T9
Tickets Available

Nomads New Year Social

The North Winnipeg Nomads Football Club will host our Inaugural New Years Eve Social at the Essence Event Centre inside Canad Inns Garden City.

MAWA: Arts & Disability - Susan Lamberd l Sappho Zine Making Party l Twisted Fairy Tales Fall Supper l Art Sale l ArtsJunktion's Fall Social l The Pines l Shelmerdine Christmas Events l Freedom Road

MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art, 611 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W 0J7

November 6, 12:00 - 1 pm

Art is Able by Susan Lamberd

ASL Interpretation supported by Arts and Disability Network of Manitoba (please contact the MAWA office with 48 hours notice if you would like to use this service)

Arts & Disability Culture is the shared achievements and celebration of the unflinching voices of artists who work with and not in spite of their differences. Susan Lamberd presents the works of many artists, illustrating how their challenges enable them and others to contribute to society by reducing social exclusion.

Susan Lamberd is a multi-disciplinary artist interested in challenging the preconceived notions of what disabled artists can achieve.

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November 7, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sappho Zine Presents: Together - A Zine Making Party!
Free event and open to all! 

Come warm up on a chilly Saturday eve with yummy snacks and bumpin’ tunes.

The theme of the zine is "Together" and we will have tables and craft/collage supplies set up so you can create a page for the zine. Feel free to bring some of your own supplies! We're encouraging you to think of some ideas for a piece before the event. The format for a page in the zine is 8.5 in by 5.5 in. The zine will be printed in black and white. At the end of the night we'll collect all the pieces and format them into our next issue!

If you want to submit but can’t make it to the event please email your submission 

We will have back issues for sale and individual zines from Sappho members also!

MAWA is an accessible venue with gender neutral washrooms.

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November 10, 7:00 pm - midnight
Pampanga Restaurant & Banquet Hall, 349 Henry Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0S9
wheelchair accessible

Tickets: dinner, karaoke and dance $35; just karaoke and dance after 9 pm $15

Twisted Fairy Tales … a Fall Supper like no other!

Proceeds go to MAWA programming & MAWA Legacy Fund at the Winnipeg Foundation

Get past Disney and into magical realism for Twisted Fairy Tales: dining, singing and dancing the night away. Family-style service of Filipino cuisine, the “karaoke challenge”, skills auction and dance grooves of DJ (Kelly) Ruthless! 

7:00 pm bar opens and the skills auction will begin for silent auction bidding

7:30 pm, you’ll be served seven delectable Filipino dishes

Karaoke - For $10 you can challenge anyone and for another $10 they can decline. Want to put someone out of their misery? Another $10 will make it stop! 

10:00 pm the skills auction closes

If you have a skill that you’d like to auction, drop Alexis a note 

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November 6, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Studio 501, 75 Albert Street (Top floor, last door at the end of the hallway)

Art Sale - I would like to open up my studio and invite anyone who is interested to come and take a look at current work in progress and completed past creations.

There will be original work and limited prints available to purchase. There will also be wine. 

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November 10, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The King's Head Pub, 120 King Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1M3

$10 at the door or ArtsJunktion Depot / raffle tickets 3 for $10 (and the depot or event)

ArtsJunktion's King's Head Fall Social

Come raise a glass and support ArtsJunktion! 

Live music, great prizes, a 50/50 draw and a grandprize draw for Shoreline Deluxe bike! 

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November 12, 8:00 pm
The Good Will - Social Club, 625 Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B2G4
$15 plus fees at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store and Ticketmaster

The Pines presented by Winnipeg Folk Festival

A truly unique sound that captures ears and stimulates the mind. The Pines is a band that has taken on this feat, honing their musical craft to near perfection with a sound that wavers on the edge of traditional acoustic/roots music, but embraces the nuances of today's indie-rock and blues music.

Fellow Iowans David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey began playing music together, forming The Pines. They returned to their Midwestern roots and settled in Minneapolis, a music haven that has launched the career of folk and rock legend Bob Dylan.

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Shelmerdine Christmas Events

To register or for more info 

please call 204.895.7203 ext 204 or email 

November 14 at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Shelmerdine Kids Club Event

Kids ages 4-10 discover the magic of nature through crafts and projects! Make a pair of Christmas trees to display around your home! All materials included. 

$5 member, $7 non-member

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November 19

Holiday Sparkle Event

Our holiday open house is the best day to start and finish all of your holiday shopping! 

Enjoy 20% off everything in the store, enter to win door prizes, sip free hot apple cider while you browse and earn valuable bonus bucks!

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November 21 at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

$10  per person/pet

Pet Photos with Santa Claus in our beautiful winter scene! 

Proceeds will be donated to Manitoba Mutts Dog Rescue! 

Photos will be taken by a professional photographer and emailed to you within days.

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November 21 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

November 21 at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Decorating with Holiday Greenery 

It is easy, fun and the scent is incredible! 

This seminar will cover the basic construction of arranging greenery in an outdoor planter, as well as wreath and door swag decorating! We’ll teach you to create small indoor arrangements! 

THIS IS A FREE SEMINAR

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November 26 at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

$65 per person; all materials included. 

Christmas Wreath Workshop Event 

Make it yourself! Our florist will guide you through the design and construction. 

This is a make-and-take workshop. 

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Photos with Santa 

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

Proceeds benefit local children’s charities.

November 28 at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

November 29 at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

December 5 at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

December 6 at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

December 12 at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

December 13 at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

December 19 at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

This has become a holiday tradition for hundreds of Winnipeg families! 

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At 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm and at 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 

$5 per child, make sure to preregister for this special moment with Mrs. Claus.

Story Time & Cookies with Mrs. Claus 

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

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I support Shoal Lake 40 and the construction of "Freedom Road", which would give them year-round access to the Transcanada Hwy, and therefore access to services and contact with the rest of Canada. They have lived in isolation ever since a decision was made about 100 years ago to build an aqueduct that would supply clean drinking water to Winnipeg. Now they themselves cannot access clean drinking water, and have been under a boil water advisory for nearly two decades. A road would allow a proper water treatment plant to be built. 

As my friend Steve Bell put it to me one day, any time something is "taken" from someone else, there is usually some kind of 'exchange'. Much was taken from the people of Shoal Lake 40, and what has been the fair exchange? Winnipeg is the clear winner, and we profit every time we turn on our tap. Tragically, nine lives have been lost while crossing the water, trying to connect to services or to "get home". We must not close our eyes. 

My plea to you today is to sign this petition. The City has said they will pay for a third of the cost of the road (with the province and the federal gov't to make up the rest). This will not happen unless it is officially penned into a budget line.

Canadian communities should not be living with years of boil water advisories, and we all agree that clean water is a basic human right. 

Can we support our own citizens here?
I'm humbly asking: Please sign. Thank you! ~ Jaylene Johnson

Sign my Petition: His Worship Mayor Brian Bowman and all Winnipeg City Councillors: Ensure timely construction of Freedom Road

AMY KNIGHT STARTED THIS PETITION ON CHANGE.ORG

Shelmerdine Halloween fun l Edward II l The Wet Secrets l The Ripperz l The Perpetrators and The Reverend Rambler l Secret Cinema: Andrew Burke l Andrea Graham, The Librarian l Photo Sessions l The Parkinson’s Choir

Shelmerdine Events

To register or for more info please call 204.895.7203 ext 204 or email 

October 1 at 6:00 pm to November 1 at 7:00 pm

Fall Wreath Workshop 

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and nothing is more welcoming than a beautiful wreath on your front door! Our florist will guide you through the design and construction. This is a make-and-take workshop. 

$65 per person; all materials included. 

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Spooktacular Fun at Shelmerdine 

9:30 am to 4:30 pm, October 10, 13, 14, 

16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 

and

9:30 am to 7:30 pm, October 15, 22, 29

For kids ages 3-10, this not-so-scary indoor playground features a haymaze, tire swings, bouncy castle, ziplines, face painting and more! 

A great way to get into the Halloween spirit! 

Just $5 per child; proceeds benefit local children’s charities.

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October 22 at 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

Magic Night at the Haymaze Event 

A night of wonder for the little ones as Ryan Price Magic amazes you with this 45 minute show. Magic, birds and (maybe) rabbits, oh my! 

Cost is $5 per child. Preregistration is required.

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Asper Center for Theatre & Film, 400 Colony Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Tickets $20 - Regular  /  $15 - Student/Industry/Underemployed
Doors & Bar open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Thursday, Oct 1 and Friday, Oct 2 @ 8
Saturday, Oct 3 @ 2 & 8
Sunday, Oct 4 @ 2

Christopher Marlowe's Edward II, a new adaptation by Kendra Jones
Directed by Sarah Constible
Why should you love him, who the world hates so?
Out of the ashes, a society rises. Newly crowned King Edward II rules an unstable kingdom. When he raises Gaveston above the rest, his hold on power weakens. Once again, war threatens the land as jealousy and intolerance rip family, lovers and friends apart.

Kevin Anderson, Andrew Cecon, Toby Hughes, Tom Keenan, Daina Leitold, Derek Leenhouts, Mel Marginet, Tracey Nepinak, Karl Thordarson and Kevin Klassen as King Edward II.

Theatre by the River celebrates ten years producing independent, professional theatre!

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

October 1, Doors 8 / Show 9:00 pm - 11:55 pm
$12 Tickets  

The Park Theatre presents The Wet Secrets as part of our 10th Anniversary Weekend. 

The Wet Secrets is a six piece rock’n’roll dance band that plays swampy basslines, primal drumming, keys, congas & vocal harmonies galore. Formed on a dare by Lyle Bell, Trevor Anderson and Kim Rackel, the bass and horn-heavy group burst onto the scene with 2006’s A Whale of a Cow; 2007 saw the release of the fuzzed-up full-length Rock Fantasy. 

The Wet Secrets have signed with Six Shooter Records for their upcoming album The Tyranny of Objects, due out in early 2016.

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October 2, Doors 8 / Show 9:00 pm - 11:55 pm
$10 Tickets

The Park Theatre presents The Ripperz as they release their new album with guests Dangercat and Harley James Flett.

The Ripperz’ talent, passion, and laid back style pulls in new fans at each performance. The home-style brand of rock and roll varies from folk tinged ballads to upbeat rockers with an occasional hard rock scream thrown in for good measure.

Dangercat are a four-piece punk band from Winnipeg. Their new album ‘To The Moon’ came out September, 2014. 

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October 3, Doors 8 / Show 9:00 pm - 11:55 pm

$20 Tickets 

The Park Theatre is proud to present The Perpetrators and The Reverend Rambler as part of our 10th Anniversary Weekend.

The Perpetrators front-man and founding member Jay Nowicki is rated one of Canada’s tastiest guitar players. Together with the rhythm section of Emmet VanEtten and John Scoles they deliver a tight, raw and intense blues experience.

The Reverend Rambler is not actually a man of the cloth. For much of the last six years, Matt Colpitts has frequently stormed Manitoba stages, issuing up foot-stomping sermons of ferocious rhythm and blues.

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October 2, 7:00 pm
Winnipeg Film Group, 304 - 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1H3
Black Lodge Studio (3rd Floor, 100 Arthur Street)

Secret Cinema with guest curator Andrew Burke
Admission by donation

Secret Cinema is a new all-celluloid film series on the First Friday of every month.
Each screening will feature a guest curator who will select classic 16mm films from our own collection, but the films are always a secret!

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October 3, 9:00 pm
The Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1C9

Andrea Graham is known as The Librarian. The Bass Coast Music Festival's co-founder and music curator has been making some very loud noises up and down the Pacific Northwest for the better part of a decade. Her knack for blending total dance floor destruction with sly subtleties and hot new exclusives makes for a consistently accessible, yet undeniably future sound.

Andrea has toured the Pacific Northwest club & festival circuit extensively, and has performed as far way as Costa Rica and throughout the midwest. She also has a bi-weekly radio show on Sub.fm every second Wednesday.

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October 9, 13 and 17
The Dog Loft Inc., 245 Marion Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

The wonderful Teri-Lynn Kosinski has offered to do Fall Mini Photo Sessions
50% of the proceeds will go to the Boston Terrier and Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba Inc.
Photos taken on these days will NOT be posted on Facebook, Sessions must be booked.
$30, cash or cheque only - 1 digital copy OR 2 5 x 7 Print
To book an appointment, please email Teri-Lynn

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Do you have Parkinson’s Disease?
Do you enjoy or did you used to enjoy singing?
Do you have trouble expressing yourself through your voice or facial expressions?
Do you sometimes have a hard time recognizing how others might be feeling?

If you answered “yes”, you may be interested in a new FREE choir program developed by researchers in the SMART Lab at Ryerson University.
The choir will run for a total of 13 weeks per season, with each session lasting an hour.
This hour of singing is followed by a social hour with refreshments provided.
The choir focuses on improving vocal quality, facial expressiveness and emotion perception.

The Parkinson’s Choir involves singing both happy/upbeat songs and sad/slower songs while mirroring the choir director’s expressions for each of those emotions.
If you are interested in joining the choir, or have any questions, please contact
Esztella Vezer on 416-979-5000 Ext. 4989 or by e-mailing 

CBC video and article
Parkinson's choir may help 'masked face syndrome'

Help us keep the choir going!
Our goal is to keep the choir going for a full year and to make it accessible to more people living with Parkinson’s, so we need more help.
Please consider making a tax deductible donation through our online giving page.  

Forum Art Centre Open House & Classes l MB Hydro Farmers' Market l Farmers' Feast 2015 l Shelmerdine Events l ManyFest l Dr. Jane Goodall l Deadbeats VI

Forum Art Centre, 120 Eugenie Street, Winnipeg

Free parking, wheelchair access. call 204-235-1069

Saturday, August 29, 1 pm – 4 pm

Open House & Registration 

Register now up to start of classes. 

For Everything Art Classes start September 14 

For 51 years we’ve been offering fine art instruction in a creative, relaxing atmosphere! 

Day, Evening, Weekends – 30+ artistic options. 

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September 10, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
360 Portage Avenue

MB Hydro Farmers' Market

Businesses from all over Manitoba will be there selling their homemade food and crafts.

Come and support your downtown as well as a great charity - MB PUG RESCUE!

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September 10, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market, 3514 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3V1A1

Farmers' Feast 2015

St. Norbert Farmer’s Market, draped in chandeliers with live music, transforms into a rustic chic harvest fete. At this unique gourmet celebration restaurant and farm team up to create uniquely Manitoban dishes. 

With a glass of wine or beer in hand wander beneath the canopy, engaging with chefs, while tasting the dozens of creative dishes.

Tickets are $100 (with $35 charitable tax receipt).

All proceeds support Food Matters Manitoba and the St. Norbert Farmers' Market.

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Shelmerdine Events

To register or for more info please call 204.895.7203 ext 204 or email 

September 10 at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Terrarium Workshop Event 

Spend a relaxing hour with our florist planting your own terrarium and becoming an expert on their care. Terrariums are intriguing, miniature worlds that are easy to enjoy and make fantastic gifts. 

This is a make-and-take workshop. 

$65 per person; all materials included. Call or email to register.

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September 26 at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

September 27 at 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Ladies' Night

Call up your girlfriends for a fun afternoon out! 

Tickets are $25 each and proceeds benefit Agape Table. 

Enjoy wine and hors d’houevres by The Gates on Roblin, door prizes, a live fashion show, gifts with purchase and save 15% off all your purchases! 

Call, drop by or email to buy your tickets!

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Sept. 11 to 13

ManyFest is taking over Broadway!

This year, they've added an after-hours pub crawl with a lineup of female DJs and art from Synonym Art Consultation at several locations downtown including Fools and Horses Coffee Co., The Merchant Kitchen and Carbone Coal Fired Pizza.

Manito Ahbee will also be participating with performances, hoop dancers and drumming.

There will also be aboriginal art at the Artisan Market, and indigenous short films screened before the festival's movie at Memorial Park.

Sport Manitoba is bringing in some activities for kids.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be at the fest for a pancake breakfast on the Sunday.

Bands include: Slow Leaves, Sweet Alibi, Don Amero, Attica Riots and 

a family dance party from Mama Cutsworth

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September 11, 7:00 pm
515 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9

Axworthy Distinguished Lecture Series with Dr. Jane Goodall

Her lecture will be free and open to the public. 

The keynote lecture will be followed by a Q&A session and book signing.

The series relies on donations; please consider donating to the Axworthy Lectureship. 

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September 11, Doors 8 / Show 9:00 pm - 11:55 pm
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9

$10 Ticketfly

Deadbeats is a party we throw every now and then. We bring out some of Winnipeg’s best punk bands and get them on stage. But, when the show ends the party doesn’t. Drinks, relevant jams and fun in the lobby till the wee hours. 

Real happy that Triggers, a four piece pop-punk band from Winnipeg, will be releasing their new EP with us this time around.  With guests Dangercat, Elder Abuse, and Fox Lake.

Oak Hammock: Al Simmons & more!! l Northlane l Kildonan Park Dog Walk l Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids Winnipeg l Old Man Luedecke l Shelmerdine: Pruning, Farmers’ Market, Bonsai & Air Plants

Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre Events
Call (204) 467-3300 
or email  Jacques Bourgeois

August 9 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Duck and Run  - preregister
5 and 10 kilometre run / 2 kilometre family walk
After trekking the trails, celebrate with a healthy snack, family friendly activities and more. Make a day of it at the marsh!
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August 15 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hike the Dyke
Join an interpreter for a guided hike. This hike will be through rough terrain - tall plants, insects and other obstacles. Proper walking footwear, clothing and water are a must, along with the ability to walk a far distance. There are no facilities along the outer trails. Fee: $10 plus admission
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August 16 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wild Edibles Workshop
Learn about the edible varieties of wetland plants on this hiking adventure through the marsh. Taste some delicious samples and learn harvesting and preparation tips.
Pre-registration is required. Fee: $10 plus admission
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August 22 and 23
Dragonfly Festival
Learn more about these fascinating creatures.
Equipped with a net, join a Dragonfly Safari. Learn about dragonflies with our displays and presentations or participate in our Dragonfly Food Art Contest and our Colouring Contest to win a prize.
Special Guest on Saturday : Al Simmons! 
At 1 p. m. and at 2 p.m. This event will be a lot of fun for the whole family!
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July and August
Camps for Kids
We have a variety of age-appropriate camps to choose from.

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August 11, Doors: 7:15 pm  Music: 8:00 pm
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1Z8

$20 at the door/$15 at Music Trader, Folkfest Music Store, The WECC and Ticketfly.com

Northlane have returned with new single ‘Rot’, their first release with new frontman Marcus Bridge.  With guests: Like Moths to Flames, In Hearts Wake, and Oceans Ate Alaska.  

‘Rot’ was written and recorded by Marcus, guitarists Jon Deiley and Josh Smith, bassist Alex Milovic and drummer Nic Pettersen.  Fuelled by the critical and popular acclaim for 2013 sophomore album Singularity, Northlane toured the world twice over 18 months before coming home for a victorious sell-out tour. The album received glowing reviews, ARIA Award nominations, and awards.

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August 11, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2011 Main Street, Meet in the Food Evolution (Pavilion) Parking Lot

Kildonan Park Dog Walk, an on-leash walk for all small dogs and their humans! 

There is no charge for this event, but donations are always welcome!

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Aug 12 Doors at 7:30, show at 8:00 pm, to Aug 13 at 10:30 pm
King's Head Pub & Eatery, 120 King Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1M3

18+   Not wheelchair accessible.    Sign up to read      Buy tickets

Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids Winnipeg

This event will be recorded, and selections may air as part of a radio broadcast or podcast.

Do you still have any of your childhood or teenage writing? 

An open-mic evening of book reports, poetry, diary entries, letters from camp, etc. — all read out loud by adults to a room full of strangers.

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August 12, Doors 7, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9

$20 available at The Park Theatre and Music Trader

The Park Theatre is proud to welcome back, the extremely talented Old Man Luedecke! When it comes to banjo picking and East coast charm, few can compare. His latest album, Tender Is The Night, goes beyond his beloved solo, banjo-driven folk tunes. 

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Shelmerdine Events

To register or for more info please check website, 

call 204.895.7203 ext 204 or email 

August 12 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Pruning 101   THIS IS A FREE SEMINAR

Pruning is a basic skill set that every gardener needs. Learn the basics, as well as what tools you’ll need. 

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August 15 at 9:00 am to August 16 at 2:00 pm (Rain Dates: August 21 & 22) 

Calling all vegetable growers, bakers and crafters! 

Take part in or visit our Shelmerdine Farmers’ Market! 

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August 19 at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Annual Bonsai Exhibit Event 

Visit the Bonsai Society of Winnipeg’s annual exhibit at Shelmerdine and be surprised and amazed at these beautiful creations! Bonsai Society of Winnipeg experts will be attendance to answer questions and offer hands-on advice.

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August 27 at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Air Plants Workshop

Air plants are so fun looking and can live without soil because they gather water and nutrients from the air through their leaves.  Join us in making a hanging air plant display with our florist! 

This is a make-and-take workshop. $65 per person; all materials included.

Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Tours l Fred and Toody l Don Amero l Just for Cats l Cinema Carnival: Frightmares l Kokedama Workshop l Father’s Day Lunch l RTMF l Red River Ex l 2015 International Jazz Festival: Latin Night

Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, 426 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0C9

Tickets  

Downtown Tours

June 7 - September 13    

The Breakfast Club

Tickets: $30, Runs approx. 9:00 AM – Noon

Tour downtown’s most beloved breakfast spots – also includes a lovely Sunday morning stroll. Stops include Nick’s on Broadway, Prairie 360, Sana Souphouse, The Fyxx, Earls, Stella’s, Smith Restaurant, The Pint, and Carbone Coal Fired Pizza. 

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June 10 - September 26  

A Moveable Feast
Tickets: $40, approx. 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Take in the gorgeous view of some of downtown's most iconic buildings, architecture, and places on a five-hour bike ride, while enjoying great eats from local downtown restaurants. Route is approximately 7 KM. Stops include Waves Restaurant, East India Company, Nick’s on Broadway, Little Maria’s, ERA Bistro, The Pint, Muddy Waters, Little Sister Coffee Maker, Thom Bargen, The Fyxx, Café 22, Little Saigon, Promenade Café & Wine, Carbone Coal Fired Pizza, Clay Oven, and Earls. 

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June 11 - September 24
Tap In

Tickets: $30, approx. 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Discover some of the best beers downtown Winnipeg has to offer – and some of the trendiest places to drink them. Stops include Elephant & Castle, The Pint, The Keg, Carbone Coal Fired Pizza, Fools & Horses Coffee Co., Shannon’s Irish Pub, Tavern United, Rudy’s Eat and Drink, and Pony Corral. 

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June 12 - September 18

Patio Crawl
Tickets: $30,  approx. 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Summer nights are a hot commodity – one patio is never enough!  Grab your friends, soak up the sun and sip your favourite drinks. Stops include: Earls, Beachcombers, Carbone Coal Fired Pizza, Muddy Waters, Tavern United, Rudy’s Eat and Drink, Pony Corral, Clay Oven, The Met, The Old Spaghetti Factory, The Keg, and Elephant & Castle.

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West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1Z8

June 9, Doors: 7:15, Music: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

$17 at Music Trader, Folkfest music store, The WECC or online, $22 at the door

As founding members of Dead Moon and Pierced Arrows, Fred and Toody Cole are known not only as the grandparents of modern garage punk, but living proof that contrary to popular belief, rock & roll, like a fine wine, can get better with age.

Blackhound will be opening the show.

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June 12, 8:00 pm

Tickets $15 WECC, Music Trader, The Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store, $20 at the door

Don Amero returns home with his brand new CD, REFINED.  It's a celebration of the launch of the new album where Don and his band will be sharing all the new music. 

William Prince, will be starting the night off at 8 pm.

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

June 10, 7:00 pm     Tickets
Just for Cats - A fantastically funny fest of the finest feline films from the ‘net. It’s going to be HISS-terical so get your claws on tickets today!  The Winnipeg Humane Society is calling all cat lovers to join them for the 2015 Just for Cats Internet Film Festival!

Come see your favourites on the big screen – including Lil Bub, Grumpy Cat, and some fresh-faced up and comers who are sure to be crowd-pleasers. 

The Just for Cats Film Festival is a fundraising event for The WHS, which takes in more than 5,000 cats every year.

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June 12, Doors open at 7 pm, 8:00 pm

Tickets $10

Cinema Carnival: Frightmares is an awesome evening of short horror films from around the world. The night will feature an advance screening of Warren Nightingale's Mockingbird and an after party with The Webster Project. 

Do you like scary movies?...we hope you do, and good music too. All types of films will be represented, including animation, experimental, comedy-horror and of course Twilight Zone-esc, freaky, frightening horror movies. We even have a cool sci-fi short. Following the movies, The Webster Project will take the stage for the after party.

The Films...

Alexia -- Andrés Borghi

Brain Static -- Directed by Roger D. Wilson

Happy Meal Horror (with a side of chainsaw) -- Rocky Curby 

HELL NO: The Sensible Horror Film -- Joe Nicolosi

Inside -- Stuart Stanton

Last Video Store, The -- Cody Kennedy, Tim Rutherford

LOT254 -- Directed by Toby Meakings

Mockingbird -- Warren Nightingale

Phoenix, The -- Carmelo Zucco

Saturday the 14th -- Kristjan Lyngmo

Stitches -- Ben Kent

Zombie Baby of Niagra Street -- Paul Carvelli

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SHELMERDINE GARDEN CENTRE, 7800 ROBLIN BOULEVARD, WINNIPEG, MB R4H 1B6

June 11, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

$65 per person, all materials included. 

Please call 204.895.7203 ext 204 or email for more info or to register!

Kokedama originated from Japan where bonsai plants were grown in moss-covered spherical balls made of soil. Loosely translated, ‘koke’ means moss and ‘dama’ means ball. Gardeners have even tied string on the balls so that they can be suspended. A display of dangling moss-balls is called a ‘string garden’. Start your own string garden! 

This is a make-and-take workshop.
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June 20, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm 
$15 per child

Happy Father’s Day! Take your dad out on a date! Enjoy refreshments from our Garden Cafe while you create your very own stepping stone to take home!  Snacks, refreshments and all materials included.  Please call 204.895.7203 ext 204 or email to register.

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June 12, 8:00pm - 2:00am
The Good Will - Social Club, 625 Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B2G4

$5 with purchase of an RTMF Ticket or $10 without! RTMF Tix $70

It's gonna be a banger so arrive early to make sure you don't get left outside!! We will also be having some sweet giveaways and contests so you might even walk away with some freebies!  Featuring: Baba Yaga - The Will To Power - Ghost Twin

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June 12 - June 21
Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R4H

The 2015 Red River Ex!

In 2014, over 208,000 people came with their family and friends for entertainment, free concerts, agriculture experiences, shopping and the midway. Great value and lots of fun!

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June 12, 6:00 pm
Old Market Square Winnipeg, 283 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B

The annual kickoff weekend for the Jazz Winnipeg 2015 International Jazz Festival will again include the incredible Latin Night featuring performances by Meta-Clave, Marco Castillo, Combo Latino, The Mariachi Ghost and Papa Mambo.

Come early, stay late and dance the night away!

Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch l Ladies Night l SMITHFITS l Apparat Organ l Myriad Beings l METALFEST 2015 l H.U.N.K.S. l Last Call at the Hall l CreComm Film Festival l Kids Sale l 80's Night l Big Dave McLean l A Good Madness

Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre Events

Call (204) 467-3300 or email  Jacques Bourgeois

April 3 to 5, daily at 2 p.m. 

Easter Weekend & GPS Egg Hunt

 Learn how to use GPS units and test your skills by hunting for plastic eggs hidden in the marsh.
Try our Easter version of bingo with Bunny Bingo! 

Easter Egg Hunt, April 5, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Find the plastic eggs and exchange them for a treat. One hunt per child.
Enjoy a delicious Easter brunch on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To reserve for the brunch

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April 11 and 12    Nest Fest

Learn how to attract cavity nesters such as birds and bats to your backyard and take home some plans to build your own homes. Have your favourite animal painted on your cheek!

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April 12 - 1 p.m.    Sparrow Identification Workshop

Learn to identify the sparrows that live in Manitoba.  Hosted by our Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef.  Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee is $5 plus admission.

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April 16 - 8 p.m.     Astronomy Night - Telescopes Theatre presentation by Gerry Smerchanski will be followed by a stargazing session from the rooftop observation deck.

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April 18 - 1 p.m.     Container Gardening Workshop

Plant enthusiast, Patricia Garrod, teaches you how to grow native plants, vegetables and herbs.  Pre-registration is required by April 15.  $20 plus admission.

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April 22    Earth Day - Watch presentations and discover exhibits promoting a green lifestyle and ways to make the best environmental choices. Learn about composting at 11 a.m.

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Shelmerdine Garden Center, 7800 Roblin Boulevard, R4H 1B6

Call 204.895.7203 ext 204 or email

APRIL 4   10 AM - 12 PM  EASTER EGG HUNT

Collect your eggs and trade them for prizes and chocolate!  Visit with the Easter Bunny, jump in our bouncy castle, get your face painted, make a gardening craft and more! 

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APRIL 18   6 PM - 9 PM   /  APRIL 19   1 PM - 4 PM  Ladies Night

Enjoy a live fashion show, 15% off all your purchases, door prizes and gifts with purchase. Wine and hors d'houevres catered by The Gates on Roblin. Tickets $25 each, proceeds benefit Agape Table.  Call 204.895.7203 ext 253 to purchase your tickets 

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

April 17, 10:00 pm

PARTY WITH THE SMITHFITS CREW - DJs DJ Co-op - Scott Wade - Rob Galston

18+ TICKETS AT MUSIC TRADER        PUNK / NEW WAVE / BRIT POP

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April 18, 10:00 pm

$15 at the door, $12 at Music Trader, Into The Music and The Good Will

If Apparat Organ Quartet had plugged their Moogs in to Marshall amps instead of guitars, one might confuse them for a danceable Motörhead. 

Vikings has played Rainbow Trout, MEME and the Festival du Voyageur.

The cutest rapper that you ever did see, SMRT is a rap vocalist from Winnipeg. 

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April 19, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Good Will Traders Post - Shop eat drink! Kids welcome.  Fashion, accessories, vintage, art, prints, home decor, signature Mimosas, Sunday Caesars; DJ Tiny O

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April 17 - April 18
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0C3

$20 regular/$15 students, seniors, Dance Manitoba members

available at or cash at the venue, one hour prior to performances

Gearshifting Performance Works is pleased to present Myriad Beings
Helene Le Moullec Mancini, Krista Nicholson, Claire Marshall, Ian Mozdzen, Tanja Faylene, Janelle Hacault, Jill Groening, Elise Allard, Alexandra Winters, Aaron Paul, Leah O'Hara

Choreography: Jolene Bailie

Lighting: Hugh Conacher / Sound: Susan Chafe / Costumes: Neda Vukas

55 minutes / no intermission

Three dances and a gallery exhibition, which features Jolene Bailie’s dance works, "Hybrid Xi’an" and "Today Solo". 

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

April 17, 6:00 pm - 2:00 am

Tickets at Music Trader in Osborne, online    ALL AGES

Ninjacat Productions and Quest Musique present: MANITOBA METALFEST 2015

April 17 

INTO ETERNITY - WASTER - TYRANTS DEMISE - LAIKA - THE BRUGADA EFFECT

April 18 

RAZOR - SACRIFICE - BESIEGED - UNTIMELY DEMISE - BEGRIME EXEMIOUS

ENTITY - DEATH TOLL RISING - OSSIFIC
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April 22  Doors at 7 | Show at 8
Tickets $10
H.U.N.K.S. (Tim Gray, Quinn Greene, Sam McLean, Matt Nightingale, Dana Smith skillfully directed by Rory Fallis) is a brand new sketch comedy group performing monthly. The inaugural show will feature local sketch comedy icons Hot Thespian Action.

Providing cutting-edge musical accompaniment is local beat boxer Kane David Greene.

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April 17, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Piano Nobile Gallery, 555 Main St., Winnipeg, Manitoba

Last Call at the Hall After more than 5 years of curating the Piano Nobile Gallery, I have decided to step down to focus more on my own artwork.  It has been a tremendous experience and I will treasure and use everything I have learned.
Justin Waterman Images. Audio/Visual artworks

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April 18, Doors at 6PM, show 7:00pm - 12:30am
Frame Arts Warehouse, 318 Ross, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0L4

$5 at the door

Official Selection: A CreComm Film Festival is a celebration of film and video projects from Creative Communications students from Red River College. 

Come enjoy a night of screenings – from short documentaries and promotional videos,
to web series and short films – followed by entertainment, music, and refreshments. 

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April 18, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 1G4

Admission is $1.   12 and under FREE!! 

Please bring a non perishable food item for LUNCHES WITH LOVE

Spring Baby and Kids Sale

From clothes to accessories to furniture, strollers and toys! 

Also teen/young adult items.  Check out the bake table as well!

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April 18, 9:00pm
Ozzy’s, 160 Osborne St, Winnipeg, Manitoba 

Admission $4    18+ Valid Photo ID Required

Absolution: 80's Night returns to Osborne Village!

Embrace a night full of music from the era of bangles, Aquanet hairspray, Nintendo and mix tapes, a real mix tape!  Hosted by DJ Macabria with guest DJ Nightshade 

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April 19, 7:00 pm
Times Change(d) High And Lonesome Club - Pollo Volonte, 234 Main Street, R3C 1A9

Charles Konowal's documentary Ain't About The Money about Big Dave McLean at 7:30 pm 

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April 22 to 24 - 7:00 pm  /  April 25 - 3 pm matinee
Winnipeg Cinematheque, Main Floor - 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1H3
Tickets Available    Infoline: 204-925-3456

A Good Madness - The Dance of Rachel Browne, Directed by Danielle Sturk 

April 22: Q&A with director/producer Danielle Sturk and Oscar Fenoglio (editor / cinematographer). Intro by MTS Stories From Home's Executive Producer, Cam Bennett.

April 23 & 24: Q&A with director/producer Danielle Sturk
and dancers Kristin Haight (Apr 23) and Treasure Waddell (Apr 24).

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