Previewing the Gimli International Film Festival
This week, cinephiles celebrate as the 23rd Gimli International Film Festival presents a full five-day schedule with over 90 films offered as part of the organization’s mission to inspire, educate, and empower audiences, while celebrating the art of film and the film community here in Manitoba.
RWB soloist Stephan Azulay on ‘Ballet in the Park’
A favourite summer tradition in the city, Ballet in the Park presents audiences the opportunity to enjoy dance under the prairie sky.
Tony Bennett dies at 96
Considered to be one of the last great American crooners, singer Tony Bennett has died.
Born in New York, New York in 1926, Bennett released his first album in 1952 and went on to win 20 Grammy Awards and sell more than 50 million records worldwide.
The jazz and pop singer recorded with a who's who of musicians of the 20th and 21st Centuries, ranging from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga and amassed many accolades throughout his career.
Story of King Nebuchadnezzar's downfall told through Winnipeg Fringe performance
The story of King Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel is well known, and a local group, Gerauschbiest, has used it to inspire their performance for the Winnipeg Fringe Festival which begins today.
Gerauschbiest, meaning noise beast, consists of two brothers, Jesse and Thomas Krause. What sets them apart is their arsenal of homebuilt instruments made from trees, bicycles and just about anything they envision being useful and contributing to their sound.
107 LIVE! with Geraüschbiest
The Winnipeg Fringe Festival is officially here!
Running from July 19th through 30th, more than 170 local, national and international artists and companies showcase a wide array of theatrical offerings.
One such work is The Dreams of Nebuchadnezzar presented by Geraüschbiest (literally: noise beast).
Fringe performer brings to stage personal secrets and themes of forgiveness
"Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep" is a storytelling performance of how life events impacted performer Joanna Rannelli and she brings it to the stage for Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival.
Joanna Rannelli is a Vancouver-born performer who first brought her talent to Winnipeg at last year's Fringe Festival with her co-performer Hillary Fillier with their show "The Morning After with Pam and Paula."
Kid-friendly Fringe Festival programming 2023
The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is one of the city's best-known arts and culture event of the year, and is the second-largest fringe in North America!
Here is everything you need to know to enjoy the Winnipeg Fringe Festival together with your family.
The kids won't be left out as the organizers make sure there is an area dedicated to young people throughout July 19-30. This year, the Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MYTP) at the Forks is the devoted Kids Venue where family-friendly programming is held.
Fiddlers have been let loose in the library!
Over the weekend, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra’s Fiddlers on the Loose popped up in the Millenium Library downtown. Throughout the week, they will continue to appear among the stacks in various areas of the city as part of their summer outreach programming.
'What to Read' in July!
Summer has returned and so too has Chris Hall of McNally Robinson Booksellers!
Joining us in the Classic 107 studio, Chris unveiled the latest 'What to Read' list which has, as always, plenty of variety.
Plus, learn more about the free, family-friendly scavenger hunt 'Where's Waldo in Winnipeg?' The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs visits 11 local organizations throughout our community!