EVENTS LISTINGS

Campus Events

U of M Book Store: Used Book Buy Back. Dec. 7 – Jan. 4. Fort Garry Campus.

HLHP Research Institute Seminar Series: Yoshitaka Iwasaki, “Fighting obesity and inactive lifestyle through active leisure: beyond physical activity.” Wed. Dec. 7, 12:30 Conference Room A (rm. 238), I.G. Athletic Centre.

Rainbow Pride Mosaic Presents: HOT ‘N’ FROSTY. Sat. Dec. 10. Gio’s Club and Bar, 155 Smith St. A fundraiser for the U of M LGBT* Awareness Week. Ryan G and Caut!on, Drag show by Lucy Lube and Go Go Dancers. Prizes! $5 at the door. Advance tickets at Answers or the RPM office.

Christmas at the Administration Building. Come party with administrators! Emoke Szathmary invites you to the annual performance of “carols, Christmas songs and music” (yes, all three!). Mon, Dec. 12, noon – 1p.m.

Children in War: A Public Discussion. Tue. Dec. 13, 7 – 10 p.m. Room 200, Education Building. Presented by the Winnipeg Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada.

CHS Colloquium: Barbara Payne, “Manitoba Seniors’ Influenza Immunization: The New Reality of Survey Research.” Fri. Dec. 16, noon – 1. R060, Medical Rehab. Bldg., 771 McDermot Ave.

Colloquium in the department of physics and astronomy: Melanie O’Neill, “Dynamics of DNA-mediated charge transport.” Fri. Dec. 16, 3:30. 330 Allen Bldg.

CHS Colloquium: Paul Hackett, “Indian residential schools as a factor in the spread of tuberculosis during the early 20th C.” Fri. Jan. 6, noon – 1. R060 Medical Rehab. Bldg., 771 McDermot Ave.

Join us for CRU – the weekly meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ. Every Wed. 5 p.m. in 200 Education. Inspiring worship, challenging speakers, awesome fellowship, equipping for ministry.

Clothing Drive: Social Work Students’ Association is collecting clothing for the Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre. Drop off clothes at 508 Tier or 101 U. Centre. Info: umswsa@gmail.com.

Live and Learn

ENOUGH is ENOUGH: Developing Effective Community Responses to Police Brutality.Manitoba Aboriginal Justice Equality Coalition (MAJEC) is holding an open discussion for the Aboriginal community to share experiences and to discuss solutions. We want to hear from you. What are the community’s needs? What would you like to see MAJEC do? Sat. Dec. 10, noon – 3. Freight House, Door #1, 200 Isabel St. Contact: info@majec.ca.

Aqua Books - Idea Exchange: History professor Gerry Bowler reading from his book “Santa Claus: a biography.” Sat. Dec. 10, 8 p.m. Stone Soup Storytellers Circle: Dec. 17, monthly on Saturdays. 7:30. Everyone welcome. 89 Princess between McDermot and Bannatyne.

Rady Jewish Community Centre: Winter Day Camp for preschoolers and School-agers. Sports, swimming, crafts and a lot of fun! Dec. 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and Jan. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Everyone welcome. Info: 477-7510 or www.radyjcc.com.

Endless opportunities

VOLUNTEER LANGUAGE PARTNERS needed at the English Language Centre, U of M. Call Corrie at (204) 298-6937 to sign-up. References and interview required.

Frontier College is seeking volunteer tutors to work with children, youth and adults who want to improve their literacy skills. One hour per week, Oct. to Dec. and Jan. to April. Training and on site support provided. Contact: 253-7993 or wpgcoordinator@hotmail.com.

The Rady Jewish Community Centre offers weekly drop-in Israeli Dance sessions on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Info: 477-7510 or join us at the Asper Jewish Community Campus - 123 Doncaster St.

Manitoba Artists in Healthcare is looking for musicians willing to volunteer to play in hospitals. For details, please call Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 between Noon and 6 p.m.

The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding these events: LA TERTULIA: Current issues and debates in Spanish, first Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH BOOK CLUB: second Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH MOVIE CLUB: third Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca.

Seven Oaks General Hospital seeks daytime volunteers for the gift shop, lobby, visiting and clerical work. Interested? Call: 632-3179 or www.sogh.mb.ca.

Youth Drop-In Program, Keewatin Community Resource Centre - Connect to the Internet, play pool and more. 1880 Alexander Ave. Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 4 - 8:30 Sat: Noon - 5 Info: 632-4660.

DREAM KEEPERS: Confidential support for female and transgender youth 12 - 20. Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Ave. 4 – 5:30, Every Thursday. Info: Angie at 784-4029 or Carie at 931-0981.

The BIKE DUMP - Now open: Fix your bike, build a bike, use the tools, parts, space and expertise provided by volunteers. Every Sunday 12 - 6. Donations welcome. Volunteers welcome! 594 Main St.

Art for the People

Winnipeg Free Press/Writers’ Collective Non-Fiction Contest Awards. Readings from the winners, comments from the judges and refreshments. Wed. Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium. FREE!

Winnipeg Poetry House: Speaking Crow Poetry, monthly. Upcoming: Jan. 3: Ron Romanowski. 8 p.m. Academy Bar & Eatery 414 Academy Rd.

“Ffionn and the Three Sisters Meet Chaos,” a play for the Christmas season done completely in shadow with 55 sets and puppets and gigantic round shadow puppet screen! Dec. 6 - 18, 8 p.m. 405 - 52 Albert St. Info: 956-4868.

The Process of Weeding Out: A Program of Recent Canadian and American Video Art. Curated by David Poolman and Jeremy Drummond. Fri. Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. FREE! Info: www.videopool.org.

Phoenix Productions and the Crosseyed Rascals present: Nana’s Fruitcake - clean improvisational comedy. Sat. Dec. 10, 3:30 and 7:30. PTE Mainstage (Portage Place, 3rd floor). FREE with donation to Winnipeg Harvest and/or Habitat for Humanity. Tickets: Hull’s Bookstore, 947-1365, or McNally Robinson. Info: 669-4404 or websterman@gmail.com.

Video Pool Media Arts Centre: ANIMATOR/RE-ANIMATOR Curated by Murray Toews, Thu. Dec. 15, 8 p.m. Park Theatre, 689 Osborne St. FREE! Info: 478-PARK or www.parktheartrevideo.com.

Photo-journalist, Ruslan Tracz: Voices of a Nation (Inside the Orange Revolution), Exhibit of the Ukrainian Orange Revolution of 2004. Dec. 10 – 20. Outworks Gallery, 290 McDermot, 3rd floor.

Young Lungs Dance Exchange presents: No Idling. Dec. 16 & 17, 8 p.m. (3 p.m. Matinée on the 17). Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers Studio Theatre, 211 Bannatyne, Rm. 204. $12/ $10 in advance. Info: www.younglungs.ca. Contact: young_lungs@hotmail.com or 774-9634.

WAG exhibits - Back/Flash (until Dec. 11); Bug City; Nancy Edell; Salvador Dali; Into the Collection. Opening Jan. 7; Early Masters: Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955

Winnipeg Arts Council, public art program: seeking expressions of interest from artists of all disciplines and community groups wishing to participate in a new community art program. WITH ART will match artists with community groups to create a project plan. Deadline for expressions of interest Dec. 12. Info, eligibility criteria, application requirements and the selection process: www.winnipegarts.ca or 943-7668.

Shake it

Valery Gore w/ Jorane: West End Cultural Centre. Fri. Dec. 9, 7:15. $12 WECC.

Times Change(d): Dec. 8 & 9 the D-Rangers with Shuyler Jansen.

Reign of Sound: Sing We Nöel. Enjoy fine Christmas singing and readings by some of the brightest talents in Winnipeg. Holy Trinity Anglican Church downtown, on Donald across from Millennium Library. Sat. Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 adult, $8 student or $5 each for groups of 10 or more students.

PROPAGANDHI, Peanuts and Corn artists, Fight the Monster, and Wife: benefit for the Sisters in Spirit and Sage House. Fri. Dec. 16, 7:30 Ramada Entertainment Centre, 330 Garry St. All ages. $12 at SK8, Into the Music, Mondragon, online at www.propagandhi.com/tickets.





Volume 93 • Issue 16	The Official University of Manitoba Students' Newspaper Website	December 7, 2005

Home About Us Advertise Contact Staff Current Issue PDF Employment Letters to the Editor Meet the Staff Online Archives Personals Volunteer	Font Size Respond Email Print-Friendly EVENTS LISTINGS Campus Events U of M Book Store: Used Book Buy Back. Dec. 7 – Jan. 4. Fort Garry Campus. HLHP Research Institute Seminar Series: Yoshitaka Iwasaki, “Fighting obesity and inactive lifestyle through active leisure: beyond physical activity.” Wed. Dec. 7, 12:30 Conference Room A (rm. 238), I.G. Athletic Centre. Rainbow Pride Mosaic Presents: HOT ‘N’ FROSTY. Sat. Dec. 10. Gio’s Club and Bar, 155 Smith St. A fundraiser for the U of M LGBT* Awareness Week. Ryan G and Caut!on, Drag show by Lucy Lube and Go Go Dancers. Prizes! $5 at the door. Advance tickets at Answers or the RPM office. Christmas at the Administration Building. Come party with administrators! Emoke Szathmary invites you to the annual performance of “carols, Christmas songs and music” (yes, all three!). Mon, Dec. 12, noon – 1p.m. Children in War: A Public Discussion. Tue. Dec. 13, 7 – 10 p.m. Room 200, Education Building. Presented by the Winnipeg Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada. CHS Colloquium: Barbara Payne, “Manitoba Seniors’ Influenza Immunization: The New Reality of Survey Research.” Fri. Dec. 16, noon – 1. R060, Medical Rehab. Bldg., 771 McDermot Ave. Colloquium in the department of physics and astronomy: Melanie O’Neill, “Dynamics of DNA-mediated charge transport.” Fri. Dec. 16, 3:30. 330 Allen Bldg. CHS Colloquium: Paul Hackett, “Indian residential schools as a factor in the spread of tuberculosis during the early 20th C.” Fri. Jan. 6, noon – 1. R060 Medical Rehab. Bldg., 771 McDermot Ave. Join us for CRU – the weekly meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ. Every Wed. 5 p.m. in 200 Education. Inspiring worship, challenging speakers, awesome fellowship, equipping for ministry. Clothing Drive: Social Work Students’ Association is collecting clothing for the Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre. Drop off clothes at 508 Tier or 101 U. Centre. Info: umswsa@gmail.com. Live and Learn ENOUGH is ENOUGH: Developing Effective Community Responses to Police Brutality.Manitoba Aboriginal Justice Equality Coalition (MAJEC) is holding an open discussion for the Aboriginal community to share experiences and to discuss solutions. We want to hear from you. What are the community’s needs? What would you like to see MAJEC do? Sat. Dec. 10, noon – 3. Freight House, Door #1, 200 Isabel St. Contact: info@majec.ca. Aqua Books - Idea Exchange: History professor Gerry Bowler reading from his book “Santa Claus: a biography.” Sat. Dec. 10, 8 p.m. Stone Soup Storytellers Circle: Dec. 17, monthly on Saturdays. 7:30. Everyone welcome. 89 Princess between McDermot and Bannatyne. Rady Jewish Community Centre: Winter Day Camp for preschoolers and School-agers. Sports, swimming, crafts and a lot of fun! Dec. 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and Jan. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Everyone welcome. Info: 477-7510 or www.radyjcc.com. Endless opportunities VOLUNTEER LANGUAGE PARTNERS needed at the English Language Centre, U of M. Call Corrie at (204) 298-6937 to sign-up. References and interview required. Frontier College is seeking volunteer tutors to work with children, youth and adults who want to improve their literacy skills. One hour per week, Oct. to Dec. and Jan. to April. Training and on site support provided. Contact: 253-7993 or wpgcoordinator@hotmail.com. The Rady Jewish Community Centre offers weekly drop-in Israeli Dance sessions on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Info: 477-7510 or join us at the Asper Jewish Community Campus - 123 Doncaster St. Manitoba Artists in Healthcare is looking for musicians willing to volunteer to play in hospitals. For details, please call Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 between Noon and 6 p.m. The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding these events: LA TERTULIA: Current issues and debates in Spanish, first Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH BOOK CLUB: second Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH MOVIE CLUB: third Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca. Seven Oaks General Hospital seeks daytime volunteers for the gift shop, lobby, visiting and clerical work. Interested? Call: 632-3179 or www.sogh.mb.ca. Youth Drop-In Program, Keewatin Community Resource Centre - Connect to the Internet, play pool and more. 1880 Alexander Ave. Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 4 - 8:30 Sat: Noon - 5 Info: 632-4660. DREAM KEEPERS: Confidential support for female and transgender youth 12 - 20. Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Ave. 4 – 5:30, Every Thursday. Info: Angie at 784-4029 or Carie at 931-0981. The BIKE DUMP - Now open: Fix your bike, build a bike, use the tools, parts, space and expertise provided by volunteers. Every Sunday 12 - 6. Donations welcome. Volunteers welcome! 594 Main St. Art for the People Winnipeg Free Press/Writers’ Collective Non-Fiction Contest Awards. Readings from the winners, comments from the judges and refreshments. Wed. Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium. FREE! Winnipeg Poetry House: Speaking Crow Poetry, monthly. Upcoming: Jan. 3: Ron Romanowski. 8 p.m. Academy Bar & Eatery 414 Academy Rd. “Ffionn and the Three Sisters Meet Chaos,” a play for the Christmas season done completely in shadow with 55 sets and puppets and gigantic round shadow puppet screen! Dec. 6 - 18, 8 p.m. 405 - 52 Albert St. Info: 956-4868. The Process of Weeding Out: A Program of Recent Canadian and American Video Art. Curated by David Poolman and Jeremy Drummond. Fri. Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. FREE! Info: www.videopool.org. Phoenix Productions and the Crosseyed Rascals present: Nana’s Fruitcake - clean improvisational comedy. Sat. Dec. 10, 3:30 and 7:30. PTE Mainstage (Portage Place, 3rd floor). FREE with donation to Winnipeg Harvest and/or Habitat for Humanity. Tickets: Hull’s Bookstore, 947-1365, or McNally Robinson. Info: 669-4404 or websterman@gmail.com. Video Pool Media Arts Centre: ANIMATOR/RE-ANIMATOR Curated by Murray Toews, Thu. Dec. 15, 8 p.m. Park Theatre, 689 Osborne St. FREE! Info: 478-PARK or www.parktheartrevideo.com. Photo-journalist, Ruslan Tracz: Voices of a Nation (Inside the Orange Revolution), Exhibit of the Ukrainian Orange Revolution of 2004. Dec. 10 – 20. Outworks Gallery, 290 McDermot, 3rd floor. Young Lungs Dance Exchange presents: No Idling. Dec. 16 & 17, 8 p.m. (3 p.m. Matinée on the 17). Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers Studio Theatre, 211 Bannatyne, Rm. 204. $12/ $10 in advance. Info: www.younglungs.ca. Contact: young_lungs@hotmail.com or 774-9634. WAG exhibits - Back/Flash (until Dec. 11); Bug City; Nancy Edell; Salvador Dali; Into the Collection. Opening Jan. 7; Early Masters: Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955 Winnipeg Arts Council, public art program: seeking expressions of interest from artists of all disciplines and community groups wishing to participate in a new community art program. WITH ART will match artists with community groups to create a project plan. Deadline for expressions of interest Dec. 12. Info, eligibility criteria, application requirements and the selection process: www.winnipegarts.ca or 943-7668. Shake it Valery Gore w/ Jorane: West End Cultural Centre. Fri. Dec. 9, 7:15. $12 WECC. Times Change(d): Dec. 8 & 9 the D-Rangers with Shuyler Jansen. Reign of Sound: Sing We Nöel. Enjoy fine Christmas singing and readings by some of the brightest talents in Winnipeg. Holy Trinity Anglican Church downtown, on Donald across from Millennium Library. Sat. Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 adult, $8 student or $5 each for groups of 10 or more students. PROPAGANDHI, Peanuts and Corn artists, Fight the Monster, and Wife: benefit for the Sisters in Spirit and Sage House. Fri. Dec. 16, 7:30 Ramada Entertainment Centre, 330 Garry St. All ages. $12 at SK8, Into the Music, Mondragon, online at www.propagandhi.com/tickets.


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