Arts & Culture

The Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts (MCMA) strives to enhance communities by providing accessibility and excellence in music education.

And, moving forward, they will be doing so under the leadership of a new executive director. 

No need to go from door-to-door looking for musical treats! Keep the dial tuned to Winnipeg's Classic 107 – or use the Classic 107 app! – to hear some spooky selections! 

Throughout the day, hear music for all of the witches and wizards and ghouls and goblins out there. 

It all begins with Bach's iconic Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 in the 7 a.m. hour. 

Other selections include:

In partnership with Prairie Debut, the Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg presents mezzo-soprano Camila Montefusco in concert. The Brazilian-born, Canadian-settled performer presents a program of songs based on the folk music of Canada and Latin America.  

To celebrate 20 years of creating art through dance, NAfro Dance Productions is hosting a four-day-long multicultural event.

From November 2-5, NAfro Dance will be hosting its well-known Moving Inspirations Dance Festival and Symposium, bringing together more than 25 culturally diverse dance groups from around the world to perform for Winnipeggers.

There will be virtuosity aplenty to begin the 2022-23 Virtuosi Concerts season.  

Montreal-based early music specialists Infusion Baroque present a thoughtfully curated program that shines the spotlight on works that were either composed or performed by women. 

The University of Manitoba has unveiled a new work of art at the Elizabeth Dafoe Library which depicts an Indigenous view of education.

At 3:30 p.m. today, in an attempt to strengthen its relationship with Indigenous communities, the University of Manitoba (UM) Libraries has added a new piece of art by Métis artist Val Vint to be displayed on the campus.

The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra’s milestone 50th season continues, welcoming another ensemble celebrating a golden anniversary: the Winnipeg Singers.  

The packed dance audience at New York City Center wasn’t missing a trick. 
              
Just before the lights went down for the second act of Twyla Tharp’s new program Wednesday night, some in the crowd spotted the 81-year-old choreographer sneaking into her seat, small and lithe, with a bob of gray hair — and unmistakable to dance fans. There was a round of sustained cheers.
              

The spooky, sublime stop-motion animation worlds of Henry Selick are feasts for the eye that can burrow into the imaginations of young minds. In films like The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach and Coraline, the dark, handmade curiosities of Selick have tended to leave a mark.

“That’s what I hope for all my films,” says Selick, 69, smiling. “To shake up those kids but not mess them up for good.”

Jordan Peele, the writer-director of Get Out, Us, and Nope, was one of those shaken kids.

The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards has named Lecavalier the year’s top womenswear brand and Mr. Saturday the top menswear brand.

A weekend gala in Toronto reunited the industry's artists, influencers and business leaders following last year’s virtual edition, which celebrated winners from both 2020 and 2021.

Montreal-born Marie-Ève Lecavalier accepted the womenswear honour on behalf of her eponymous label, which earned a coveted slot at Paris Fashion Week last year.