“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…
Arts & Culture
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…
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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,…
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…
McNally Robinson launches local lesbian space opera
In the latest in local literature, a “lesbian space opera” was launched Feb. 22 at McNally Robinson Booksellers. Author Laurel Johanson’s All Things Mortal, a…
Local acts bring women’s stories to the stage
In celebration of International Women’s Week, Sarasvàti Productions will be presenting a series of monologues and slam poetry entitled Here I Am March 9 at…