Arts & Culture

It all began as a group of musicians at the Winnipeg Belgian Club in 1975, sharing the swinging sounds of big band. They dubbed themselves the Executive Orchestra, and over time, the group added the sounds of rock and roll to the swing music of the 40’s and 50’s and even added a vocalist. 

Fast forward five decades, and the Executive Big Band (as they are now known) are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a special evening of music at the Park Theatre in South Osborne.  

If you’ve been hearing a bit more harpsichord than usual on your morning commute—or suddenly feel the urge to wear lace cuffs and take up the viola d’amore—it’s probably because the Winnipeg Baroque Festival is in full swing! And here at Classic 107, we’re diving deep into the powdered-wig world of one of the Baroque era’s boldest musical personalities: Francesco Maria Veracini.

If you find yourself in the Exchange District in downtown Winnipeg, longing for a view of the light outside of the city, the 210 Gallery on Princess Street is the place to visit for the month of April.  

It’s Bach day in Winnipeg!

As part of the 2025 Winnipeg Baroque Festival, the Royal Canadian College of Organists is hosting its beloved Bach Marathon Concert at Young United Church this afternoon—and we at Classic 107 are getting in on the fun early with a Saturday morning playlist that’s all Bach, all hour long.

Renowned jazz guitarist and Chicago icon George Freeman has passed away at the age of 97. Freeman died on April 1, just days before he was set to celebrate his 98th birthday with performances at the legendary Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. The shows on April 11 and 12 will now serve as tribute concerts in his honour, led by his three bandmates.

One could make the case that photography is the world’s most ubiquitous art form. It has a low barrier for entry into the medium, and everyone can appreciate the thousand words that each photo communicates.

Photography enthusiasts will have plenty of chances over the next three weeks to engage with a wide variety of prints, developments and camera types during the Flash Photographic Festival, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025. 56 unique venues across the province will showcase different artists ranging from beginners and seasoned veterans.

The American Musicological Society (AMS) is confronting a significant financial challenge following the abrupt termination of all four of its active grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), effective April 1, 2025.

On stage at Prairie Theatre Exchange, Keith Barker is doing what he does best—telling stories. But in his new solo show Raised by Women, the award-winning actor, director and playwright isn’t playing a character. He’s playing himself. And the role is raw, funny, unfiltered and deeply moving. 

Renowned British actor Ralph Fiennes is stepping into the world of opera direction with a production of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin at the Paris Opera next season. The Oscar-nominated star, most recently seen in Conclave, will bring his vision to the classic Russian work at the Palais Garnier from January 26 to February 27, 2026.

A murder has taken place on a dark and stormy night.  

A dozen different characters are caught up in the crime as the “whodunnit” question hangs in the air.