Celebrating women in jazz with the WWJO
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) celebrates this year’s International Women's Day’s campaign theme #EmbraceEquity with an all-female lineup of players and a special nod to Winnipeg Women composers and arrangers.
“It’s a great group of musicians, all Manitoba-based women,” says conductor and curator of the concert Alexis Silver.
Return of the Swan
Breathtaking choreography. Sumptuous orchestration. An undisputed classic.
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Swan Lake at the Centennial Concert Hall as part of their 2022/23 season.
“Adrenaline is high,” says RWB Associate Artistic Director Tara Birtwhistle, noting that “everyone is looking forward to getting back on stage.”
Last offered in an online video titled Visions of Swan Lake – a virtual, abridged version recorded during the pandemic – this current production marks the full-scale return of the iconic ballet.
Embrace Equity: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023 on Classic 107
Wednesday, March 8th 2023 is International Women’s Day.
Each year, a theme accompanies the day of action and celebration. This year is the theme is #EmbraceEquity
'What to Read' in March with McNally Robinson Booksellers
The latest chapter in the longstanding 'What to Read' feature includes new offerings in the eco-thriller genre, a look at the enduring fascination with the humanities, and the latest from a great Canadian author -- who happens to be the McNally "Author of the Month"!
‘Stylistic fluidity’ with Lizzy, Lau and the MCO
What do you get when you cross a boundary-breaking, classical/folk musician with an innovative and versatile composer?
We’re about to find out.
Kids Helping Kids-Manitoba Registered Music Teachers Association Musicthon 2023
This weekend, Saturday, March 4th and Sunday, March 5th, the Manitoba Registered Music Teachers’ Association (MRMTA) will be hosting their annual Kids Helping Kids Musicthon. This is an event that is now in its 34th year… The main purpose is to raise money for music programs for disadvantaged youth and give back to the Winnipeg community.
The iconic ‘Brill Building’ sound at Music N Mavens
On Thursday afternoon, the Rady JCC in Winnipeg transforms into New York’s Brill Building when music director Phil Corrin takes the stage in the latest Music N Mavens daytime concert.
Filled with songwriters, musicians, publishers, engineers, promoters and more, the Brill Building was a one-stop-shop music shop that helped shape the sound of pop music.
“Anybody who was anybody in American pop music was associated with the Brill Building,” says Phil Corrin.
Imposter Syndrome: Juno-Nominated Jazz singer Barbra Lica performs this Saturday
This Saturday, March 4th, at 8:00pm the West End Cultural Centre will be welcoming to the stage, Juno nominated singer-songwriter vocalist Barbra Lica.
Known for her fun, thoughtful lyrics and beautiful, unique voice, Barbra Lica has established herself as a fixture on the North American jazz circuit. She has performed in New York at the iconic Birdland, and Toronto’s’ Koerner Hall. Lica has headlined at Jazz festivals throughout the world such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Vancouver Jazz Festival and Tokyo International Jazz Festival.
