Mimi Mirus l The Taboo Naughty but Nice Show 2014 l Compendium Artist Market Fundraiser

Manitoba Craft Council Presents Mimi Mirus

I make small (8-10 inch), four-legged creatures and other figures using batting-covered wire as an armature.  I wrap the armature in strips of fabric and stitch the surface with embroidery thread.  These figures are decorated with beads, wire, feathers and wool.   

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March 21 to 23 

RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue

The Taboo Naughty but Nice Sex Show provides an upscale adult playground dedicated to enhancing lifestyles, encouraging romance. Enjoy entertainment, provocative and educational seminars, unique shopping, fashion shows and LIVE demonstrations. 

•$17.00 at the door. Cash only at the door. 

•$12.00 online    Tickets include the Ticket Master convenience fee

ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

•Friday 5 pm to Midnight 

•Saturday Noon to Midnight 

•Sunday Noon to 5 pm 

The Taboo Show is a licensed event. No one under the age of 19 admitted.

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March 21, 7:00 pm until 1:00 am

The Media Hub, 72 Princess Street, on the third floor

Compendium Artist Market Fundraiser

There will be an art show/auction, music by DJ Coda, and an info/booking booth. 

You'll also meet many of the artists, as well as have a chance to talk with Ryan and Vicki.

Tickets are available at Tiny Feast, Normandy Shop, Little Sister Coffee Maker, and Café Postal. $10 in advance & $15 at the door. Cash only.

We'll also be screening a little film that we are launching as part of our Kickstarter campaign shot by Alexa Lachuta and Jesse Godlow.

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Zucchero - 2014 Americana Tour 

March 21 Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm until 11:00 pm

West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue

Tickets: $35 advance l $40 door

Online ticket sales and WECC event link

Italy’s legendary rock star Zucchero tours Canada performing music from new album La Sesión Cubana which combines Latin, Cuban and tex-mex inspired sounds and rhythms. 

During his career which spans four decades with millions of albums sold, Zucchero has worked with a who’s who list of modern music royalty including Eric Clapton, Brian Wilson, Bono, Buddy Guy, Sting, Brian May with members of Queen and B.B. King.

Winnipeg Mardi Gras 2014

Winnipeg Mardi Gras

February 14 and 15, 6:00 pm to 2:00 am nightly

RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

Must be 18 years of age or older

Tickets $16 at Ticketmaster (+ taxes and agency fees) Also through 

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Canadian Diabetes Association, 

who will keep a portion of the proceeds from tickets they sell.

Valentine’s Celebration - February 14

• A dating game
• A fashion show
• A Singles Awareness Day promotion 
• Specialty shops to purchase that special something 

The RBC Convention Centre is transformed to the streets of ‘The Big Easy’ with authentic tastes, sights and sounds of Louisiana. It is a surefire remedy for the winter blues.  

Bring your sweetheart for an incredible evening of dining and dancing. 

Or if you’re single, come and mingle! You might even be set up by Cupid.

Copper Cowboy, stage and screen performer Stephanie Sousa and, from New Orleans,

Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers

Inspired by tradition, the singer/songwriter accordionist Dopsie plays a unique high energy style of zydeco that defies existing stereotypes and blazes a refreshing distinct path. 

All Night Long and Where’d My Baby Go

Keep an eye out for aerial acrobatics, stilt walkers, showgirls, drag queens, and a stunning array of other costumed characters. Come in your own costume, or buy accessories onsite and join the Mardi Gras Parade.

Pull up a seat at the huge Food, Oyster and Wine Bar and indulge in specialty foods like freshly shucked oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp, and melt-in-your-mouth alligator fritters. 

Also on the menu are southern favourites like Louisiana crab cakes, deep fried pickle spears, gumbo, sweet potato fries, and more.

Brand new entrees this year are the Bourbon Flamed Garlic Pepper Shrimp, and New Orleans Rosé Farfalle Pasta.

Oyster Shot and Love Potion have been added to the beverage menu, together with Southern Hurricane and Swamp Water - a Winnipeg original!

Visit the vendors where you'll find hats, beads, boas, jewelry, novelty items, card readers, body painters, tattoo artists, and more!!

Uncrate the Sun at Winnipeg Mardi Gras has more details.