‘Absolutely fabulous’ youth orchestra performance is on the horizon
The National Youth Orchestra of Canada is in the midst of a cross-country tour, introducing some of the best up and coming musicians to audiences across the nation.
Intermezzo at 1:00 p.m.: Ballet music as we look forward to RWB’s Ballet in the Park
Starting on Wednesday, July 24 and going until Friday, July 26 members of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company and the RWB School will take to the stage at the Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park to present Ballet in the Park.
This is a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the universal language of dance with family and friends under prairie skies. It is completely free and a wonderful way to take in a slice of Winnipeg.
Bangs, Bobs and Banter: Confessions of a Hairstylist: Fringe comedy explores the stylist-client relationship
Yesterday the 37th annual Winnipeg Fringe Festival kicked off. Artists from all over the world have come to Winnipeg to display their talents and present a mixture of shows to the vastly diverse tastes of Winnipeg audiences.
One of the highlights of the festival will be a show presented by Vancouver-based actor and writer Joanna Rannelli.
Picasso- Lovers and Muses: Bolero Dance Theatre performs at Winnipeg Fringe Festival
Tomorow the 2024 Fringe Festival begins. 25 venues across the city will host 150 shows produced by theatre groups from around the world.
Intermezzo at 1:00p.m.: Incidental music from Scandinavia in honor of the 2024 Winnipeg Fringe Festival
2024 will mark the 36th annual Winnipeg Fringe Festival. Theatre troupes from all over the word will descend on Winnipeg, to present non- juried, artistically innovative, and free theatre, with 100% of the proceeds from the productions going directly to the artists.
In honor of this iconic Winnipeg Summer event, we here at Classic 107 will be featuring music for the theatre written by Scandanavian composers.
Winnipeg 150 Mayor’s Ball celebrates the vibrancy and importance of the arts
This Past Friday, July 5 Mayor Scott Gillingham invited Winnipeggers to join him on Saturday, October 5 to celebrate the Arts in an event called The Winnipeg 150 Mayors Ball. This Gala will be held at the RBC Convention Centre.
London Symphony Orchestra and rap group Cypress hill bringing Simpson's episode to life
It's a performance 28-years in the making, as legendary hip-hop group Cypress Hill prepares to take the stage with the London Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday night.
The collaboration originally joked about in a 1996 episode of The Simpsons, has now become a reality due to fan demand and social media outreach.
Intermezzo at 1 p.m.: The music of Ottorino Respighi
Tune in at 1:00 p.m. this week to hear five great orchestral works by Italian composer Ottorino Respighi.
On Tuesday, July 9th it will be Respighi's 145th birthday. Aside from his compositions, Respighi was a musicologist, violinist, and teacher, whose multi-faceted career would play a key role in early twentieth century music not only in Italy but around the world.
July's Edition of 'What to Read' with McNally Robinson Booksellers
With all this wet weather we have had, it is looking very green out there. The grass is nice and soft, and the trees are in full bloom. And with summers beginning so short here in Winnipeg there is nothing better than laying out on the grass and reading a terrific book.
Hittin’ the Books!-- MCO and Winnipeg Public Library present Percussion in the Library
On Thursday, July 4th and on Friday, July 5th, the Winnipeg Public Library in collaboration with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra is inviting children ages 6 to 12 to move to the beat, discover new rhythms and have fun with silly noises.