Playwright expresses internal ‘gender odyssey’
Lara Rae’s “gender odyssey” play “Dragonfly” premiered March 14 at the Rachel Browne Theatre. Rae is a comedian, producer, writer and playwright. Originally from Glasgow,…
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Australian band wows Winnipeg audience
The Cat Empire continues to delight fans around the world with their current international tour and the release of their new album, Stolen Diamonds, which…
U of M prof creates for popular “Warhammer 40,000” series
Many of you know David Annandale as a film studies professor with a passion for genre fiction and video games, but did you also know…
“Tour de Force” concert features Canadian soloists, premieres concertos
The premiere of Vivian Fung’s Concerto for Two Violins and Kevin Lau’s Writ in Water by the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra (MCO) has caught the attention…
Laughter is Medicine returns for third showcase
On March 15, the West End Cultural Centre will host Red Rising Magazine’s third Laughter is Medicine comedy night. Laughter is Medicine showcases Canadian Indigenous…
Marjorie Ward lecture features local author
St. John’s College hosted the 35th annual Marjorie Ward Lecture featuring award-winning Winnipeg Métis writer Katherena Vermette March 6. This year’s lecture was entitled gene rations:…
Arabic art and history showcased at U of M
In celebration of Arabic culture, the U of M’s Arab Students’ Association (ASA) will be having their fourth Annual Arab Exhibition March 13 in UMSU…
Local artist profile: Callen Froese
Callen Froese is a freelance multi-media artist based in Winnipeg whose work focuses on equality, sustainability and human rights. Froese, who grew up in Wolseley,…
Winnipeg’s winter heats up with diverse acts at Festival du Voyageur
The Manitoban chatted up various performers during the 50th Festival du Voyageur.
Ila Barker brings free music workshop series to the North End
Free music workshop series #AIRSessions provides resources to inner-city youth aged 13-25. Local singer, songwriter and music curator Ila Barker is the primary mentor for…