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…
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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:…
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,…
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…
A local fanatic for the retro and macabre
Winnipeg’s GMB Chomichuk is an award-winning writer, illustrator and graphic novelist with a unique and imaginative art style. Some of his works include Infinitum, a…
Trampoline issues apocalypse-themed rock musical
Local alternative rock band Trampoline released their first full-length album, Happy Crimes, on Feb. 9. The band is comprised of Michelle Lecnik on guitar and…
Togetherness key for local artists
Local multi-disciplinary artist and art facilitator Toby Gillies’s Seasons of Togetherness solo art exhibition is running until Feb. 15 at Aceartinc. The exhibition grew out…
Wrecker and Housepanther collaborative EP out Valentine’s Day
Local singer-songwriters Bailee Woods and Jory Strachan, known by their stage names Housepanther and Wrecker, respectively, will be releasing their collaborative EP Homewrecker this Valentine’s…
18th Art from the Heart show and sale
The 18th annual Art from the Heart show and sale is a two-day exhibition featuring works by Winnipeg’s inner-city and lower-income artists. All proceeds from…
The Middle Coast taking final bow
The Middle Coast, comprised of Dylan MacDonald, Liam Duncan and Roman Clarke, will be playing their EP release and farewell show Feb. 2.