Events Listings

Campus events

Tuesday June 28

WHAT IS A HEALTY COMMUNITY: The Flin Flon Experience - A general overview of what constitutes a healthy community and specific information on Flin Flon, MB. Findings from a community health assessment including local projects that focus on health and social problems, environmental issues, community development activities, public consultation activities and local economic development will be discussed. Guest Speaker: Catherine Hynes, NOR-MAN Regional Health Authority. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Room 205, University Centre, University of Manitoba. Everyone Welcome. Free Admission.

Live and learn

Thursday June 23

LITE’s (Local Investment Toward Employment) 2nd Annual General Meeting on Bus – Take a ride on a transit bus to four community economic development projects in Winnipeg’s inner city. Enjoy some great food and experience a fun business portion of the meeting. Departing from Wolseley Family Place (691 Wolseley Ave.) 6 p.m. sharp! RSVP by June 20, 2005: 942-8578 or e-mail: litepr@mts.net      

Friday June 24

ABORIGINAL YOUTH LEADERS: THEIR STORIES - This presentation is beneficial for program and service developers and volunteer managers seeking information to improve the impact their organization has on the development of Aboriginal youth. Volunteer Centre of Winnipeg, University of Winnipeg; Room 2M70, 2nd Floor, Manitoba Hall (enter on Spence St.), 11:30 a.m. – registration; 11:45 a.m. – Annabelle Mays, Dean of Education; 12:30 p.m. – Thomas Edwards; 1 p.m. – Discussion period. Register/info: www.volunteerwinnipeg.mb.ca or e-mail: registervcw@mts

Multiculturalism Day / Canada Day Celebration 2005 – Organized by Yellow River Chinese Association Inc. Experience a taste of multicultural entertainment and cuisine from Canada, China, East India, Philippines, Spain, Columbia and Venezuela, a presentation of Canada Day Youth Award and a lucky draw: St. Norbert Community Centre 3450 Pembina (across from Foodland) 5 p.m. – doors, multilticulturalism display/food fare; 6:30 – program starts RSVP by June 17: 269-0123 or e-mail: yellowchinese@hotmail.com

Saturday June 25

RENAISSANCE FAIR - Sage Garden Herbs 10 p.m. 3410 St. Mary’s Rd. info: 257-2715

Sunday June 26

RIVER CITY RECORD EXPO - Used music sale. Club Regent Casino Hotel Noon – 6:00 p.m.. Call Derrick at 612-3191 for more info.

Friday July 1

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS – Celebrate the awesome awesomeness of Canada. . . or just enjoy the day off. Assiniboine Park Noon - Midnight; or Selkirk Waterfront 6 - 11 p.m. (Friday and Saturday).

July 4 - 14

 SING INTO SUMMER! - Conservatory Course Offers Adults a Vocal “Refresher.” Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts Summer Singing for Adults course will give vocalists of any level a way to keep their voice in shape over the summer months. Session one, “Getting (Re)Started” (July 4-7, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.) basics of singing, including breathing, articulation and production of sound. Session two, “Finding Your Voice,” (July 11-14, also from 6:30-8:30 p.m.) expands repertoire and vocal range. In both levels, students sing in groups as well as on their own. Open to all skill levels. No knowledge of sight-reading necessary. All classes take place at the Conservatory, 211 Bannatyne Avenue (at Main Street). Cost for each session is $85, or $150 for both sessions. Register: 943-6090 or email info@mcma.ca.  Information www.mcma.ca

Endless opportunities

ST. NORBERT FARMERS MARKET - Fresh local veggies, berries, baked goods and crafts all made and grown by the people in your neighbourhood. Also entertainment featuring square dancers and traditional music. Fun for the entire family (unless they hate food). Saturdays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (starting June 25) 3514 Pembina Hwy. Call Pat at 256-6411 for more info.

Youth Drop-In Program, Keewatin Community Resource Centre - Connect to the Internet, play pool or video games, watch a movie or participate in some of the regularly scheduled activities. 1880 Alexander Ave. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 4 - 8:30 p.m. Saturdays: Noon - 5 p.m. Info: 632-4660

DREAM KEEPERS: Where dreams are caught and kept – Confidential support for female and transgender youth 12 – 20 years of age who wish to make sense of what is happening in their life. KLINIC Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Avenue, 4 – 5:30 p.m. The group meets every Thursday. Info: Angie at 784-4029 or Carie at 931-0981

Catching Our Breath: Smoking Cessation Group – In this eight-week group about smoking and change for women, explore why individuals smoke and learn ways to live smoke free. Women’s Health Clinic, 419 Graham Ave. Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Actual start date is subject to registration.) Fee includes resource material. Info & registration: 947-1517

Winnipeg Fringe Festival – Volunteers Needed. 800 groovy volunteers are needed for this year's 'Psychedelic' Winnipeg Fringe Festival. The Festival could not run successfully without the help and support of more than 800 volunteers who join our team every year. On top of the numerous freebies enjoyed by our volunteers, including a free Fringe T-shirt and a free ticket for each shift worked, volunteering is an exciting and rewarding way to meet new people and experience the fun of the Festival! For job descriptions and more information on volunteering at the Fringe, visit www.winnipegfringe.com

CAMP QUALITY MANITOBA, a non-profit volunteer organization, is looking for a few good people for a weeklong camp running from August 13 – 20. The camp is run for children with cancer, and provides them and their families with year-round support programs. Anyone interested in volunteering or who knows someone who could benefit from the program can contact Liz at lizkarp@hotmail.com or call 1-866-799-6130

Art for the people

Saturday June 25

FemFest 2005: Celebrating Women Theatre Artists – FemFest 2005 will include 10 one-act plays by women across Canada, as well as readings of new works and a variety of workshops. Presented by Sarasvati Productions. Colin Jackson Studio Theatre at Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Floor Portage Place. 8 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 586-2236 or e-mail: sarasvati@prairie.ca

website: www.prairie.ca/~sarasvati

Video Pool Media Arts Centre and Urban Shaman present GAMESHOW VERSION 1.0 by Charles Sheppard. GAMESHOW version 1.0 is an interactive, digital performance art event that explores the issues and dynamics of interactivity by placing a live performer in a computer generated 3D gaming environment, where she can interact with a live studio audience via video projection. Winnipeg Film Group Studio, 3rd Floor, 100 Arthur St. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Sunday June 26

GAMESHOW 2: BEHIND THE SCENES - a one-day, hands on workshop in which interested Video Pool and Urban Shaman members will have a chance to experiment with Charles Sheppard’s technology. The workshop will introduce the implications of interactivity for performance art through discussion of the artist’s unique approach to media and performance. 12 – 5 p.m. Video Pool Studio. Free to members of Video Pool and Urban Shaman, Maximum number of participants: 15. For information and to register contact 949-9134 ext. 4

Winnipeg Art Gallery - July 8 Opening: “Itukiagatta: Inuit Sculpture on the Plaza Deck.” 12 p.m. Free. Summer Highlight Tour – tours of selected exhibits every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. “Jazz on the Rooftop” every second Thursday 6 p.m. from July 14.

Art Librarian Liv Valmestad's exhibition "SYNERGY" is currently on display at the Dr. Paul H.T. Thorlakson Gallery located on the 3rd floor in the Elizabeth Dafoe Library until July 8.

Shake it

Every Thursday until August 25, Old Market Square is the place to be during the noon hour.  Featuring a different band each Thursday, this free concert series is a great way to enjoy fresh air, music and the chance to win! June 16 – Jason Plumb and the Willing (SK); June 30 – The Paperbacks (MB); July 7 – Folk Festival Kick Off featuring Instinkt (Denmark); July 14 – AA Soundsystem (AB); August 4 – The Turnstiles (MB); August 11 – Janice Finlay Trio (MB); August 18 – The Perpetrators (MB); August 25 – Mike Trike (MB).

OUT TO LUNCH CONCERT SERIES: Featuring Novillero, Matt Monsoon and The Riffriders. Merchant Park. Wednesdays at Noon. Rainsite: Portage Place. Call 958-4640 for more info.

June 23 - July 2

THE RED RIVER EXHIBITION – Join CBC and You at the Red River Exhibition, at the Exhibition Grounds in Winnipeg. Featuring Our Manitoba Multi-Cultural Stage where we will be showcasing many of Manitoba’s cultural communities. Join us for performances, exhibits and demonstrations from our rich diversity of Manitoba cultures. Exhibition Grounds. Nightly 6:00 – 12 p.m.

July 7 - 10

WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL – People and Music. Widely recognized as the best thing ever. The entire city is evacuated and goes to Bird’s Hill Park for four days. Emmylou Harris, Be Good Tanyas, Feist, Xavier Rudd, The Rheostatics, Al Rae(!), Weakerthans, Daniel Lanois, D Rangers, Iced Peach, Yerba Maté and way, way more. Advance tickets available until June 30. Go to www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca, e-mail info@winnipegfolkfest.ca, or call 231-0096.

Outta town

June 24 - 26

23rd Annual International Peace Festival “Our Natural and Political World” – This festival is designed with workshops and activities to help explore personal, national and international roles in nature and with others. Speakers have been invited who will inspire more active participation in the natural and political world. International Peace Garden (at the Canada-U.S. border, south of Brandon, north of Rugby, North Dakota) Info: Kholi at (204) 534-2303 or (204) 534-7125 or e-mail: turtleinspiration@canada.com