Arts & Culture

March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments of remarkable women throughout history—including those whose voices resonated through music. This week, Classic 107 is shining a spotlight on the works of Cécile Chaminade, a trailblazing French composer and pianist whose compositions captivated audiences in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Each day at 1 p.m., listeners can tune in to hear some of her most significant works, spanning chamber music, piano cycles, and orchestral repertoire.

What do you get when you cross opera and improv comedy? 

The two mediums might seem diametrically opposed on the surface, but at Kilter Brewing on March 18, a new group of improv and opera artists known as The Operavisors will show that the blend is more natural than one might think.  

If you regularly tune in to Classic 107, chances are you’ve encountered the enchanting music of Norwegian composer Agathe Backer Grøndahl. And with March being International Women’s History Month, there’s no better time to celebrate this remarkable 19th-century pianist and composer, whose contributions to classical music have too often been eclipsed by her male counterparts. 

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025-2026 season with a promise of drama, romance and triumph. 

The executive director of the Manitoba Choral Association is moving on. 

Jenny Steinke-Magnus announced on March 14, that she will be stepping down for a position at another community organization. 

For more than 50 years, Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE) has been a cornerstone of Winnipeg’s cultural scene, championing Canadian playwrights and bringing engaging, thought-provoking stories to the stage. Now, under the leadership of new artistic director Anne Hodges, the theatre is embarking on an exciting new chapter with its 2025–26 season. 

The Irish Influence on Canadian Music: A St. Patrick's Day Celebration

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just about green beer and shamrocks—it’s also a time to recognize the deep cultural connections between Ireland and Canada, especially when it comes to music. With Irish heritage making up one of the oldest and largest ethnic groups in Canada, the influence of traditional Irish music on the Canadian soundscape is undeniable.

It’s one thing to use puppets to tell fairy tales, but this weekend at the West End Cultural Centre, they will be used to tell a “prairie” tale.

One for Sorrow, Two for Joy is a creation of music and puppetry that tells the story of a woman alone on the prairies of western Canada at the turn of the 20th century who takes life into her own hands as a nurse in the First World War and then as a farmer in the Alberta foothills.

Good morning, Winnipeg! As we approach St. Patrick's Day, let's immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of Irish music. Here's a playlist for this Saturday, March 15, at 9 a.m., featuring selections that celebrate Ireland's musical heritage. 

Grief is more than just an emotion. It’s a lens through which we see the world.  

This is the driving idea behind as the wind blew: the ground beneath me / at the water’s edge / in its path, the latest exhibit on display at the Martha Street Studio in the Exchange District.  

“It is a very long title,” admits artist Martha Crawley, though it does the job of covering the three bodies of work that the exhibit contains.