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Boreal #11

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Winnipeg Jewish Theater stages “Becoming Dr. Ruth”

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Amin Montazeri Pour Agha
The Winnipeg Jewish Theatre (WJT) began its season at the end of October with Mark St. Germain’s didactic play Becoming Dr. Ruth. The timing of the play coincidentally aligned with the tragic shooting at the...
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“Thunderbird Woman” adorns U of W

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Shauna Matthews
A new mural featuring Daphne Odjig artwork now covers the Duckworth Centre at the University of Winnipeg. The mural recreates Odjig’s "Thunderbird Woman," a print from 1973, and was guest curated by Jaimie Isaac, curator of...
Asha Nelson
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Writing mentorship comes to Winnipeg

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Braiden Pergis
 Diaspora Dialogues (DD), a writing organization in Toronto, is launching a new short form mentorship program for diverse, emerging writers in Winnipeg. DD had its first deadline Oct. 15 and will be accepting new...
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Fighting oppression with laughter

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Amin Montazeri Pour Agha
Returning for a third consecutive year to Winnipeg's comedy scene is Saràsvati Productions' Women's Comedy Night Fundraiser on Nov. 14. Produced by Elissa Kixen and hosted by Dana Smith, the event will feature an experienced...
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Carmanah comes to Winnipeg

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Braiden Pergis
 Vancouver groove group Carmanah will hit Winnipeg at the Good Will Social Club Nov. 18. The band is performing with Hey Ocean throughout the tour. Carmanah will be sharing its new album, Speak in Rhythms,...
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A look through the horror genre

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Braiden Pergis
Horror dominates Halloween, yet not many people know about the beginnings of the genre. David Annandale, an English and film professor at the U of M, said he has loved horror his entire life and...

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