Black History Month: Classic 107 celebrates Black composers in the 1:00 p.m. hour. This week—Florence Price
Delve into the marvelous sound world of Florence Price every day this week at 1:00pm as we continue to celebrate the lush tapestry of music of black composers.
Monday, February 19: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major (1939)
Tuesday, February 20: Symphony no. 3 (1938-1940)
Wednesday, February 21:Piano Quintet in A minor (1936?)
Thursday, February 22: Mississippi Suite (1934)
Friday, February 23: Symphony no.1 (1931-1932)
Hearts of Freedom: Manitoba Museum presents exhibition that explores the legacy of Southeast Asian refugees on Canada
Winston Churchill once said those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. History is such an integral part of basic knowledge and helps our understanding of the world around us. Right now the Manitoba Museum is presenting a fantastic and historically significant project called Hearts of Freedom: Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees.
The Problem With Pink: MTYP presents thought provoking play for youth
Starting on February 16 and running until February 24, the Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) in collaboration with Le Petit Théâtre de Sherbrooke from Quebec, and La Parenthèse Ensemble from France, will be presenting a show that gets children and parents thinking about stereotypes we often project on ourselves and others.
The Problem With Pink is a show that explores such cultural issues as Gender, tolerance, openness, diversity and living together.
Black History Month: Classic 107 celebrates Black composers in the 1:00 p.m. hour. This week—William Grant Still
Tune in this week every day at 1:00pm as we will play selections from William Grant Still’s compositional output.
Monday, February 12: Symphony no.1 "Afro American" (1930, revised in 1969)
Tuesday, February 13: Lyric Quartet (1960) and Yamekraw- A Negro Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra (Music by James Johnson; Orchestration by William Grant Still)
Wednesday, February 14; Symphony no 2. "Song of a New Race" (1937)
I Love to Read: McNally Robinson Booksellers and Classic 107 celebrate the gift of literacy with Dalhousie School
Earlier today Classic 107’s own Chris Wolf stopped by Dalhousie School to read to a class of Grade five students. Dalhousie school was the first winner of the “I Love to Read” contest with McNally and Classic 107 for this month of February. This is a contest that rejoices in the fact that February is “I Love to Read Month.”
Chris and his colleague Rachel Olson stopped by Dalhousie School with a bag full of books for the students at school, and the teacher/librarian that entered the school into the contest Tamara Petkau.
Embracing Winter: The Jack Frost Challenge starts this weekend
Starting this Sunday February 11th and going through to Saturday the 17th Manitoba’s hub for green Living, the Green Action Centre is holding their annual Jack Frost Challenge.
This is an event that encourages Manitobans to embrace the winter weather while at the same time staying both mentally and physical healthy, helping the environment, and inspiring active modes of transportation year round.
Light and Shadow: Winnipeg Wind Ensemble Performs second concert of the season
This Sunday, February 11th at 3:00pm at The Lutheran Church of the Cross, the Winnipeg Wind Ensemble will be presenting their second concert of the 2023-24 season.
Called Light and Shadow, this concert explores the joys and darker moments of the human experience; everything from deep emotional loss to the blisses of experiencing the simple things in life.
Kids Helping Kids: Manitoba Registered Music Teachers’ holds their 35th annual Musicthon
This weekend, Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February 11, 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 35th year. The main purpose is to raise money for music programs for disadvantaged youth and give back to the Winnipeg community.
MCMA marks Black History Month by exploring music from the Caribbean
Throughout this month of February on Thursday nights at 7:00pm, the Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts is offering a four week vocal workshop that explores music from the Caribbean.
The course will cover various repertoire from reggae to calypso, to music from the more modern eras. The course will also feature the impact that such legends as Harry Belafonte, Jackie Opel, and Bob Marley had on music from the Caribbean.
City of Song: Manitoba Choral Association marks 40 years of “Manitoba Sings” this weekend
This weekend the Manitoba Choral Association (MCA) is celebrating 40 years of a truly unique flagship program. “Manitoba Sings” is a program that regularly draws 300 singers of all skill levels from youth to adults from all over Manitoba. The participants take part in a weekend of singing, fun and community building. The weekend choral celebration concludes with a performance on Sunday February 4th at 3:00pm at Portage Avenue Church.