Arts & Culture

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.  

On July 26th, 2024, the Games of the 33rd Olympiad kicked off in Paris, France. Team Canada this year is comprised of 337 athletes. In honor of Team Canada and indeed all the athletes taking part on the Olympics, we here at Classic 100 7will be featuring composer-athletes in the 1p.m. hour all this week on Intermezzo. 

Coming up this Saturday, July 27th, at 1p.m., there will be an exciting and fun event at Joe Zuken Park in North Point Douglas. 

A beloved summer tradition returns to the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park.  

Ballet in the Park showcases the grace and artistry of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company joined by Professional and Recreational Division dancers under the prairie sky.