Arts & Culture

Audiences won’t need a spoonful of sugar to make Rainbow Stage’s next production any more appealing.  

Expect a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious show when Mary Poppins makes her return to the iconic domed theatre in Kildonan Park.  

“(Mary Poppins) returns when you need her most,” says Rainbow Stage Artistic Director Carson Nattrass.    

Last staged over a decade ago, the production starring everyone’s favourite nanny serves as the ideal foil to the first-ever world-premiere that kicked off the 70th anniversary Rainbow Stage season, according to Nattrass.  

Flipside Opera and Art Song Collective is preparing for a busy week of performances and parties.  

Both brews and bocce are on tap for the nimble and spunky musical arts organization as they prepare for the return of a favourite event as well as their annual fundraiser.  

Once upon a time, audiences in Winnipeg were encouraged to follow the breadcrumbs leading to the weird and wonderful world of Manitoba Underground Opera. 

Their second production in the literary-inspired 2024 Unwritten season is a telling of a Brothers Grimm classic Hansel and Gretel.  

Jean-Guihen Queyras, a renowned cellist born in Montreal, will soon travel to Kyiv to perform a concert with Camerata Kyiv, aiming to show his support for the Ukrainian people amid ongoing conflict. Queyras, who has gained international acclaim for his wide-ranging repertoire and recordings, will also visit wounded soldiers and children affected by the war.

Tune in all this week at 1pm as we celebrate the legacy of the French composer and pianist Cécile Chaminade in honor of her 167th birthday. 

On Sunday night the 53rd Annual Folklorama kicked off. 

Going from August 4 through to the 17, Folklorama offers Winnipegger's an opportunity to explore the world by visiting 38 Pavilions spread out over the two weeks. 

In this first week of Folklorama there are 19 Pavilions on display, inviting visitors to sample the traditions, food, and culture from such places as Belgium, Cuba, Ireland, and Japan, amongst many others. 

With the August long weekend just round the corner, perhaps it's time to add a few more titles to your summer reading list!

The latest edition of What to Read with McNally Robinson Booksellers features picks for all ages. Children's book buyer Kathleen Friesen joined regular guest Chris Hall to present a diverse selection of titles... listed below!

Find these picks and more in store in Winnipeg at the McNally Robinson Grant Park and Forks locations or online anywhere at: www.mcnallyrobinson.com 

Coming up this Thursday, August 1 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrews River Heights United Church there will be a fabulous concert that features music for woodwind quintet. 

The Winnipeg based Canadian Bacon Wind Quintet will be performing a terrific program of music written almost entirely by Canadian composers. Composers such as John Estacio, and Elizabeth Raum will be heard as well as two premiere performances of music by Montreal Based composer Alexandra Fol and Winnipeg composer and clarinetist Chris Byman. 

Get ready for a pedal-powered art adventure.  

Bike Winnipeg in partnership with the Winnipeg Arts Council’s Public Art Program present ArtRide – a chance to cycle about the city and learn more about various public art installations.