FEB 17 Sharp-suited ‘rat pack’ croons 60s hits. McPhillips Station Casino.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Listings to get the most out of the city: where to dine, what to see, where to shop, and more.
FEB 17 Sharp-suited ‘rat pack’ croons 60s hits. McPhillips Station Casino.
Voyageur photo by Dan Harper
Feb 17-26 Embrace the spirit of winter at the 43rd annual Festival du Voyageur. Spot spectacular snow sculptures on site during the popular ten-day festival which celebrates Métis music, food and culture. Visit Fort Gibraltar or warm up inside cozy tents with authentic French-Canadian fare like pea soup and maple taffy. Watch musicians fiddle and jig, explore the snow maze, or dare the toboggan run. In the evenings, sip “caribou” wine at the snow bar or rock out to high-energy Francophone bands. Voyageur (Whittier) Park, 866 Joseph St, 204-237-7692.
PHOTO COURTESY PBR CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL RODEO
FEB 11 Bull riders from across North America hold on for dear life and the longest eight seconds ever during the Winnipeg stop of the PBR Canadian Cup Series. Cowboys battle it out against each other, and more truthfully, against angry, 1,000-plus pound bulls desperately trying to ditch their riders. Cowboys win cash and earn standings for the best rides on the touring circuit. Action starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $29 to $73. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, 1-855-985-5000, Map 1: P-3.
Fighting Days image courtesy of Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
FEB 9-MAR 3 Winnipeg’s volatile early history comes to life in The Fighting Days. The drama follows farm girl Francis as she moves to the big city and lands a job at the local newspaper. After meeting suffragette Nellie McClung, Francis joins the fight for women’s right to vote. Francis’ story about finding herself will have audiences rethinking the role women played in shaping Manitoba. Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, 174 Market Ave, 204-942-6537 for tickets.
FEB 3 Band of brothers perform pop hits. McPhillips Station Casino.
Cat Came Back image courtesy of Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Feb 3-12 A merry band of musicians, a grumpy neighbour and a mysterious pet combine forces in The Cat Came Back. The new play, based on beloved children’s performer Fred Penner’s iconic song, is a whirlwind of expert puppetry and great music. Sly feline humour helps tell the tale of the unusual relationship between a man and his cat. Manitoba Theatre for Young People, 2 Forks Market Rd, 204-942-8898 for tickets.
Lost: A Memoir, Actor Jan Alexandra-Smith photo by Trudie Lee.
JAN 28 Brother lost at sea in this prairie drama. Prairie Theatre Exchange Centre.
Ryan Park, Untitled (2009) Chromira print, Courtesy Ryan Park
JAN 28–MAR 25 More than 30 emerging and established Canadian artists explore the peculiarities in simple forms, imagery, stationery, books and trompe l’oeil in Like Minded (pictured). The two-month long, multi-media exhibition at Plug In ICA runs in conjunction with Winnipeg artist Michael Dumontier’s solo exhibition, A Moon or a Button. Instead of limiting his art to one medium, Dumontier embraces painting, collage and drawing using, in some cases, saw blades and string to help create his inventive and seemingly improvised works. 1-460 Portage Ave, 204-942-1043.
Shauna Rollston photo by Rolland Proulx
JAN 28-FEB 3 Icelandic composers are the focus at the 21st Annual International New Music Festival. Seven evenings of new works by contemporary composers are performed by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Highlights include performances by cellist Shauna Rollston (pictured) and Montreal dance company La La La Human Steps. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-949-3999 for tickets.
Ceramic vessel by PJ Anderson, Courtesy Manitoba Craft Council
JAN 27 to FEB 7 Manitoba’s thriving craft community bring their A game during For the Love of Craft, the 2012 Manitoba Craft Council Member Exhibition and Sale. More than 30 members, as diverse as their media, showcase everything from rug hooking to paper arts, embroidery to glass, wood to ceramics, including PJ Anderson’s vessel (pictured). The exhibition launches with a reception Jan 27 from 7 pm-10 pm. At Cre8ery. 2nd Floor, 125 Adelaide St, 204-944-0809.
JAN 19 Certified-gold country twang from cowboy troubadour. McPhilips Station Casino.
JAN 20 Get ready to rumble with the stars of Raw and Smackdown at the WWE SuperShow. Enjoy awesome displays of athletic and theatrical talent as fan-favourite wrestlers step into the ring during the Winnipeg stop of their world tour. Superstar wrestlers appearing include: ‘The Apex Predator,’ ‘The Second City Saviour,’ ‘The Awesome Truth’ and ‘The World’s Strongest Man.’ Enjoy the entertaining antics of the WWE Divas. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, 1-855-985-5000 for tickets.
Confusion Corner Bar and Grill. Photo by Dallas Ludwick Photography.
When the temperature drops outside, nothing beats the warm glow of a fireplace and the comfort of a good meal. Offering outstanding food, these cozy restaurants are the perfect antidote to a winter’s chill. (more…)
Cafe Carlo photo by Ian McCausland
FEB 2-12 Forget hunkering down for the winter. Boot up and bring an appetite to Dine About Winnipeg, Ciao! magazine’s annual celebration of local restaurants. Tuck into three-course meals priced at $28 and $36 at some of Winnipeg’s best eateries and sample cuisine from around the world, including signature pasta from Cafe Carlo. With more than 30 participating restaurants, there’s a meal for any mood. Full menus available.
Our winters are beautiful and blustery. Embrace style and comfort with a contemporary toque, beanie, cloche or cap from any one of these fine Winnipeg boutiques.
At Academy Road boutique Moulé (pictured), find a rich selection of fur, suede and leather ear-flap and aviator caps for both sexes by Winnipeg-based company Crowncap. Urban hipsters will relish a plaid ‘hunting’ hat or an on-trend hemp and wool knitted beanie by Coal. 443 Academy Rd, 204-488-1891.
Find stylish cloches and tams, fedoras, newsboy and bomber caps for men and women at The Haberdashery Guys and Girls. The Exchange District boutique stocks hats (and accessories) for any weather forecast. 84 Albert St, 204-256-3758.
At H’Attitude, more than 1,000 hats for men and women, including one-of-a-kinds and fascinators, line the walls. For an original, top up with a locally made Harris tweed hat. 2nd Floor, Portage Place, 204-943-4884.
Little-people-at-heart will go nuts for Knitwits, made-in-Canada cartoon-character toques (and matching mittens) at Global Connections. 2nd Floor, Johnston Terminal, Forks Market, 204-989-2173.
For state-of-the-art head warmers in the most technologically advanced fibres, check out Olympia Cycle and Ski. Thermal hats and back-country beanies by Salomon and Craft will withstand blasts of the frostiest winter winds. 1813 Portage Ave, 204-888-4586.
JAN 14 Ridley Bent with Nathan. Old-school country songs for the open road. West End Cultural Centre.
Park Café. Photo by Dan Harper.
The family-friendly Park Café serves breakfast and lunch in the new Qualico Family Centre at Assiniboine Park. Chef Heiko Duehrsen’s menu includes Bothwell cheddar grilled cheese sandwiches as well as chocolate chip pancakes. 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204-927-6001 . (more…)
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