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Jennifer Still explores creative ways of writing

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Tobi Nifesi
This semester, the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture will be housing Winnipeg-based poet Jennifer Still. Still will be assuming the role of the centre’s writer-in-residence for the winter 2017...
Photo of the U of M's winter 2017 writer-in-residence Jennifer Still.
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Mr. D’s Darrin Rose set to bring stand-up tour to Winnipeg

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Emelia Fournier
Darrin Rose will be bringing his stand-up comedy tour to Rumor’s Restaurant & Comedy Club from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4 before heading out east to perform his FUN NIGHT OUT Comedy & Variety...
Photo of comedian Darrin Rose.
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New Third Thursdays initiative showcases University of Manitoba’s creative community

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Emelia Fournier
On Jan. 19, a coalition of University of Manitoba’s arts institutions led by UMFM, are kicking off a new monthly event called Third Thursdays to celebrate creativity on campus. Running from 12 p.m. to...
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UMSU’s Frost Fest is set to entertain campus community

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Olivia Michalczuk
On Jan. 21, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union, will be hosting the second annual Frost Fest, a winter orientation event meant to showcase a variety of local talents to the university’s campus community....
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Local bands to watch in 2017

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Emelia FournierOlivia Michalczuk
This year, the Manitoban has decided to take on the daunting task of selecting a few of the many extremely talented local artists. This list is focused on bands that are making big moves...
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Brian Friel’s Translations explores the power of language

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Emelia Fournier
From Jan. 18 to 28, the University of Manitoba’s Black Hole Theatre Company (BHTC) will be showcasing Irish dramatist and writer Brian Friel’s most famous play, Translations. Set in Ireland in 1833, Translations is a...
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2017 brings renewed hope and inspiration for Canadian artists

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Tobi Nifesi
For many, the ringing in of a new year is always a time for reflection and preparation. It is a time to appreciate whatever progress has been made in the past 12 months and...

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