Measured Words: Third Course l Michael Rowe l December Music l FREE Christmas Workshops l Winnipeg Yule Market l Ellington's Nutcracker and Devon Gillingham l Al Simmons

Barbara J. Becker (ed)

December 5, 7:00 pm in the Atrium

Measured Words: Third Course

Twenty-eight Manitoba writers spin multi-cultural stories and poems of alluring family lives accompanied by delectable, mouth-watering recipes. Discover Manitoba through tales of life. Further explore the adventures of writers who came from, or traveled to, neighbouring provinces. Or experience the international intrigue of writers who have lived in Ireland; Germany; Texas, U.S.A.; Mexico, and Wales. 

Contributors include Alison Burnett, Althea Guiboche, Anne Van Humbeck, Barbara J. Becker, Belva Boroditsky Thomas, Charlotte Caron, Charmaine Johnson Putnam, Dana L. Coates, Diane MacLellan, Doreen Breland Fines, Dorene Meyer, Eileen Krahn, Ellen Burns, Esther G. Juce, Frances H. Beatty, Gisela H. Roger, Heather Becker, Joan C. Zeke, Judi Carlin, Lauren Blue, Lynne Mitchell-Pedersen, Moira Horgan-Jones, Oriole A. Vane Veldhuis, Pamela Kat Johnson, Robert Wood, Susan Berry, Susan Wellman, and Tracy Ptak.

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December 6, 7:00 pm in the Atrium

Wild Fell: A Ghost Story

The crumbling summerhouse called Wild Fell, soaring above the desolate shores of Blackmore Island, has weathered the violence of the seasons for more than a century. Built for his family by a 19th-century politician of impeccable rectitude, the house has kept its terrible secrets and its darkness sealed within its walls. 

Michael Rowe is an award-winning journalist and essayist, and the author of several books, including the novel Enter, Night declared by BarnesAndNoble.com to be the #1 vampire novel of 2011. 

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Music at Prairie Ink Restaurant, McNally Robinson

Dave Barchyn

Friday December 6, 8:00 pm

Singer/Songwriter

The Bob Watts Trio

Saturday December 7, 8:00 pm

Jazz

Doug G. Biggs

Friday December 13, 8:00 pm

Acoustic Blues/Jazz/Folk

Andrew Frohlich Trio

Saturday December 14, 8:00 pm

Jazz

Doug Edmond Trio

Friday December 20, 8:00 pm

Jazz

Burton Trio

Saturday December 21, 8:00 pm

Jazz

Slow Leaves

Friday December 27, 8:00 pm

Singer/Songwriter

Kevin Roy

Saturday December 28, 8:00 pm

Roots

Phone 204-475-0483

(Toll-Free 1-800561-1833)

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The Edge Gallery and Urban Art Centre, 611 Main Street

• ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE 
• December 6, 2:00 - 10:00 pm
• December 7, 12:00 - 6:00 pm

• LIVE LOCAL MUSIC! - Dec 6, 8:30 - 10:00 pm
• PHOTOS WITH SANTA! - Dec 7, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

FREE Kids' Workshops: Felt Brooch Bonanza & Christmas Ornament Decorating!

December 7, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Bring the whole family down for our drop-in kids' workshops and annual Holiday Craft Sale, featuring a wide variety of handmade gifts & treasures made by talented Winnipeg artists & artisans.  Art, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, beauty products and more! 

We even have a whole section just for kids!

For more info or to register, call (204) 947-2992, or visit

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Winnipeg Yule Market

December 7, 11:00 am until 7:00 pm

The Urban Forest Coffeehouse, 93 Albert Street

Enjoy beautiful music while doing all your holiday shopping in one place. Great Coffee, Tea and other hot beverages as well as good food available for purchase.

Some of the featured items from Etsy.

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December 8, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Tickets: $34 (adult) / $15 (student) at Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, 204.632.5299,
McNally Robinson Booksellers and at Jazz Winnipeg

The WJO revisits the Ellington Nutcracker Suite based on Tchaikovsky's evergreen offering.
You'll be served an "Arabesque Cookie" along with some "Sugar Rum Cherry", a mix guaranteed to cheer even the Grinch.
Hear an award winning composition from Devon Gillingham, winner of the 2013 Essentially Ellington Student Composition contest.

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Manitoba Theatre for Young People presents
Al Simmons is Home for the Holidays!
Al Simmons brings his one-man vaudeville act to the MTYP Mainstage!
2 Shows Only!  December 21 – 4:00 pm, December 22 – 1:00 pm
Tickets start at $20.00 until Dec. 1st  For Subscribers: $15.00
Call the Box Office at 204 942 8898 or book on our website 

Laurie Harper-Winning l Greg Lamarche l Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Fundraiser l Groundswell: Papa Mambo

Wayne Arthur Gallery, 186 Provencher Blvd
Invites you to Seizing The Light: Recent Photographs by Laurie Harper-Winning
Artist reception: May 12, 1 to 4 PM

The artist will also be the judge of the gallery’s annual poetry contest,
with the readings and announcements of winners on May 25.

Tuesday to Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM, To 29
Call Bev at 477-5249

These images focus on the interplay of darkness and light.
Laurie Harper-Winning is a photographer who loves to experiment with the medium.
Paint, fabric, digital manipulation and found objects are blended with traditional photo techniques, resulting in unique images.

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Graffiti Gallery presents NYC Artist Greg Lamarche (SP.ONE)
Opening Reception May 16, 7 - 11 pm
On display until July 5

For more info please contact 

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May 16, 7:30 pm
Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame
Tickets: $55 at 204.632.5299 or website  Not available at the door (partial tax receipts)

The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra proudly presents the 4th annual St. James Infirmary Blues fundraiser concert with all proceeds in support of the WJO recording fund.

The evening will feature two sets of New Orleans and Kansas City style jazz, wine,
a free reception and more!

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GroundSwell presents: Latin Party
May 16, 8:00 pm
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, University of Winnipeg
Tickets: Adult $19 | Senior $17 | Student $5

Some of Winnipeg’s finest classical musicians sharing the spotlight with a sextet from the city’s hottest Latin ensemble, Papa Mambo.
You’ll hear new music in both classical and Latin traditions.
World premieres by Rodrigo Muñoz, William Pura, Sid Robinovitch, and Jim Hiscott.
Music by Osvaldo Golijov and Leo Brouwer, and new perspectives on the traditions of
Cuba and Brazil.  A night of cultural and musical fusion not to be missed!

GroundSwell, 501-100 Arthur Street, phone: (204) 943-5770 or email

True Patriot Love: March to the Top l A Night at the Rex: John MacLeod

February 17, 6:00 PM

Winnipeg Free Press News Café, 237 McDermot Avenue

FREE - reserve tickets online

To help raise awareness and funds for ill and injured soldiers, Ben Sabic is hosting a screening of the compelling March to the Top. 

The documentary is based on the True Patriot Love Expedition and highlights the challenges faced by 12 wounded and ill Canadian vets as they struggle to the 20,305 ft. high summit of Island Peak, in the Himalayas. March to the Top is not about the injuries and experiences of these soldiers while serving, but about what they’re doing next in their lives and what they need to do to get there.

Prior to the screening Elessar Thiessen and a surprise guest will perform. 

Throughout the evening donations will be accepted for the True Patriot Love Foundation.

Sometimes the mountains provide that opportunity for people to look in and challenge themselves, and by challenging themselves, help themselves, Ben Webster, documentary filmmaker and expedition leader.

For many members of the Canadian Forces, the profound effects of physical injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder are just beginning to surface states Bronwen Evans, a True Patriot Love founding director.

The True Patriot Love Foundation (TPL) was formed by a group of dedicated business leaders to support and honour members of the Canadian military and their families. Since its inception three years ago, TPL has raised almost $11 million for military family health.

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Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra presents

A Night at the Rex with trumpeter John MacLeod 

Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard

Feb 17, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Adults $35.00 / Students $15.00

Email or Phone: 204-632-5299

Since the late ’80s, the Rex Hotel has been at the forefront of Toronto’s jazz scene. It continually attracts Canada’s finest musicians, among them the great trumpeter, composer and arranger John MacLeod. John has worked with every major figure and was a featured soloist with the renowned big band of Rob McConnell & the Boss Brass from 1983 until its demise. 

A Night at the Rex will feature some of the best & most classic big band arrangements by John and other Canadian jazz artists.

Westwood Community Band l Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra: Glenn Miller Christmas and 2013!!

Third Annual Old Fashioned Winnipeg Winter

Lutheran Church of the Cross, 560 Arlington Street

December 9, 3 pm

Tickets are ten dollars each

available at the Lupus Society 942 6825, from band members, or at the door.

Join Musical Director Owen Clark and the Westwood Community Band!

Proceeds to support the Lupus Society of Manitoba.

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December 9

Winnipeg Art Gallery’s Muriel Richardson Auditorium

Glenn Miller Christmas 

Featuring Winnipeg’s own version of the Andrews Sisters!!

Put your hectic holiday happenings aside as the WJO gets in the Glenn Miller mood playing seasonal classics.  The holiday radio broadcasts of the singing trio backed by the Miller orchestra were among the most treasured memories of the wartime years.  Prepare to swing around the holiday table with fine arrangements and soaring harmonies. 

Single tickets are $32.50 (adults)/$15 (students) - include the GST.  

Subscriptions prices are $165.75 (adults) / $65 (students) including the GST.

Tickets are available through the WJO website, WJO Box Office at 204.632.5299, Jazz Winnipeg, McNally Robinson Booksellers or at the door.

email for info Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, 316 Ottawa Avenue

February 17 - “A Night at the Rex” with trumpeter John MacLeod

Some of the most classic big band arrangements by John and other Canadian artists.

March 24 - “1001 Arabian Jazz Nights” with Danish pianist/big band leader and Grammy winner Nikolai Bentzon.

The WJO will also explore other exotic classics such as Slide Hampton’s “Go East, Young Man” along with some of the Duke’s Far East Suite.

May 12 - “King of Swing” with clarinetist Ken Peplowski

Mel Torme said, Since the advent of Benny Goodman there have been too few clarinettists to fill the void that Goodman left.  Ken Peplowski is most certainly one of those few. 

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra A Special Recital l Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Mambo Nights & more!!

November 18, 2 pm 

Great Hall CMU, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd

The Women's Committee of the WSO presents 

Jan Kocman, flute, Caitlin Broms-Jacobs, oboe, Donna Laube, piano in recital.

Tickets $25  or  $10 at McNally Robinson, at the door or phone 204-338-6399 to reserve.

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Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra

Winnipeg Art Gallery’s Muriel Richardson Auditorium

November 18

Mambo Nights

Trumpeter Michael Philip Mossman

We will feature several of his award winning big band arrangements.

December 9

Glenn Miller Christmas 

Seasonal classics with Winnipeg’s own version of the Andrews Sisters.  

February 17

A Night at the Rex with trumpeter John MacLeod

Since the late '80s, the Rex Hotel has been at the forefront of Toronto's jazz scene.   

Hear classic big band arrangements by John and other Canadian jazz artists.

March 24

1001 Arabian Jazz Nights with Danish pianist/big band leader Nikolai Bentzon.

The WJO will also explore other exotic classics such as Slide Hampton’s “Go East, Young Man” along with some of the Duke’s Far East Suite.

May 12

King of Swing with clarinetist Ken Peplowski

The late Mel Torme said, "Since (the passing) of Benny Goodman there have been too few clarinettists to fill the void ... Ken Peplowski is most certainly one of those few”.

Single tickets are $32.50 (adults) / $15 (students), including the GST.  

Subscriptions prices are $165.75 (adults) / $65 (students) including the GST.

Any questions

Tickets available through the WJO website, WJO Box Office at 204.632.5299, 

Jazz Winnipeg, McNally Robinson Booksellers or at the door.