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When the Final Spike Steam Tour, featuring the historic 4-6-4 Hudson-type steam locomotive, chugs its way into Winnipeg on Saturday, it will bring a cargo of nostalgia with it. Affectionately known as...

The usually quiet, unassuming parking lot of St. Vital Centre has been transformed into a world of horror and wonder as Paranormal Cirque makes its Canadian debut. Event preview Paranormal Cirque St. Vital Centre parking lot Runs through July 14 Tickets $35-$80 plus fees at paranormalcirque.com Presented by Cirque Italia, this innovative show blends theatre, circus and cabaret into an experience designed for mature audiences. “Paranormal Cirque is everything you kind of normally think of when you think of a circus with the acrobats and the crates, but it’s with this scary, spooky, horror Halloween-themed twist,” says Ben Holland, the […]

The streets of Winnipeg have once again come alive with creativity, energy and a diverse array of performances as the 37th annual Winnipeg Fringe Festival kicks off.

Can’t get away to the lake this month? Cirque Italia brings the water to you, under a giant blue-and-white big top tent in the parking lot of St. Vital Centre. Following the recent production of the h...

A sea of vibrant colours and intricate designs greeted the more than 120 guests who attended the opening of Lupa ay Buhay | Land Is Life on July 5. Curated by 25-year-old Ana Ilagan with the assistance of Andrea Reichert from the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library, the exhibition offers a mesmerizing journey through the rich craft traditions of the Philippines. “The opening was a huge success,” says Ilagan.“This is my very first exhibition that I’ve curated, and I’m really excited. It’s a celebration of Filipino culture and ingenuity of our people.” MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS Ana Ilagan, communications […]

Keisha Booker fondly remembers Saturday-morning cleanups with her mom, the house filled with the soulful sounds of Erykah Badu and Whitney Houston. “I was born into music,” she says, reflecting on a l...

Mary Louise Chown can’t recall a time when art wasn’t a part of her life. Growing up, she always had a pencil or paintbrush in hand, instinctively capturing the world around her. “I’ve always drawn an...

In a significant step towards fostering inclusivity and innovation, the Winnipeg Art Gallery Qaumajuq announced the appointment of Nawang Tsomo Kinkar as the inaugural recipient of the TD Curatorial Fellowship.

Nosa Guobadia saw something missing in Winnipeg’s vibrant arts scene — an absence that struck him deeply.

We’re under pressure. Not just from the ticking clock of climate change, but from the need to rethink how we design, build and exist within our cities. That’s the message behind this year’s Winnipeg Design Festival (WDF), which runs throughout September, and it’s one that’s hard to ignore. Inspired by the Queen and David Bowie anthem Under Pressure, the festival takes that urgent energy and channels it into a month-long exploration of climate-conscious design and urban planning. Leif Norman photo The Winnipeg Design Festival launched last Friday and runs to the end of September. Curated by Jennie O’Keefe and Andraea […]