Arts & Culture

Tache Theatre christened with complex comedy

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Tobi Nifesi
The U of M’s Black Hole Theatre Company (BHTC) is currently performing Middletown, a drama written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Eno. The play – which premiered on Jan. 26 and ran until Jan....
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The Piano Maker: a post-war pilgrimage

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Tobi Nifesi
In his new book The Piano Maker, Kurt Palka draws inspiration from a time of economic and social crisis in post-First World War Canada to create a noteworthy story. The potency of this book...
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Writer-in-residence: Jeanne Randolph

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Tobi Nifesi
Over the next three months, students with a flair for writing will have the opportunity to be advised by the seasoned Canadian writer, Jeanne Randolph. This winter term, the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Creative...
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Light up the night

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Tobi Nifesi
When it’s in the right hands, a camera can produce a masterpiece so exquisite that its beauty can only be matched by that of nature. Fortunately, astrophotographer Sheila Wiwchar is passionate about both. On Jan....
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Roger Roger – “Fairweather” 5/5

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Tobi Nifesi
Roger Roger is composed of singer-songwriters Lucas and Madeleine Roger. On January 17, the Winnipeg-born twin-sibling folk/roots duo released their first album Fairweather. Fairweather is a collection of nine songs that are collectively laced with...
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Nick’s on Broadway turns one

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Tobi Nifesi
A little over a year ago, a boyhood sandwich fan spotted a vacant space on one of Winnipeg’s most historic routes. Subsequently, a unique downtown sandwich spot was born – Nick’s on Broadway. Located on...
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Same space, new place

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Tobi Nifesi
Three years ago, downtown Winnipeg lost one of its favourite bars – the Lo Pub. But there’s a new pub in town that promises to amp up the city’s arts scene. The Knndy is a...
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