The undisputed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin is synonymous with songs like Chain of Fools, Natural Woman, Freeway of Love, and RESPECT. Her lyrics were a harbinger of modern-day feminism; strong, independent, demanding of equality and freedom, sung with a voice that would accept nothing less. Joining the WJO for this show is a tour-de-force of local talent- Murray Pulver, Marc Arnould, Daniel Roy and Gilles Fournier, known collectively as Ego Spank, and vocalists Jennifer Hanson, Heitha Forsyth and Andrina…
What makes the Manitoba Legislative Building impossible to duplicate? What is there to celebrate at The Forks? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Winnipeg! Sign up for a Winnipeg scavenger hunt and put on your best Nick Cage impression as you seek out the national treasures hidden in Winnipeg. You will be guided through the cultural, historical, artistic, and zany Winnipeg sights as you and your team contend for scavenger hunt glory.
Travel behind the scenes at a Friday morning matinee with an open rehearsal and concert performance. Hear the conductor’s introduction the music, a complete performance of the work, and participate in a Q+A – All in one hour! After the triumph of his Fifth Symphony, Dmitri Shostakovich – Russia’s greatest symphonist – was under intense political and musical scrutiny as to what he would do next. The Sixth showed him triumphantly building on his previous success but also striking out…
THE POWER OF LEADERSHIP “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It’s about one life influencing another.” – John C. Maxwell For those of us fortunate enough to have been touched by a leader or mentor who truly made a positive impact on our life, it’s easy to understand the power and responsibility that lies within leadership. An effective leader will not only inspire those around him or her to realize their full potential, but also leads by example,…
A slightly sideways tale about unexpected friendship, finding where you fit and learning to mix it up a little. In Mort’s Village everything has its place, every day is the same and everyone likes it that way. Until one morning, crash, boom, bang… down comes Beep. What is this annoying interruption to Mort’s breakfast molly melon, who is this noisy robot girl, and how will she find her home? With Windmill’s trademark design, gentle storytelling, music and puppetry, Beep tells the…
Tchaikovsky’s elegant and romantic Violin Concerto is so beloved, we often forget it was first considered unplayable. But today’s leading violinists master yesterday’s most fiendish difficulties and have made it an evergreen staple to music lovers. We go one further in our concert as soloist Vadim Gluzman will perform on the very Stradivari violin which Tchaikovsky had in mind when writing the work. In his Sixth Symphony, Shostakovich brilliantly expresses the contradictions of his troubled Soviet world. In the words…
Tchaikovsky’s elegant and romantic Violin Concerto is so beloved, we often forget it was first considered unplayable. But today’s leading violinists master yesterday’s most fiendish difficulties and have made it an evergreen staple to music lovers. We go one further in our concert as soloist Vadim Gluzman will perform on the very Stradivari violin which Tchaikovsky had in mind when writing the work. In his Sixth Symphony, Shostakovich brilliantly expresses the contradictions of his troubled Soviet world. In the words…
What makes the Manitoba Legislative Building impossible to duplicate? What is there to celebrate at The Forks? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Winnipeg! Sign up for a Winnipeg scavenger hunt and put on your best Nick Cage impression as you seek out the national treasures hidden in Winnipeg. You will be guided through the cultural, historical, artistic, and zany Winnipeg sights as you and your team contend for scavenger hunt glory.
What makes the Manitoba Legislative Building impossible to duplicate? What is there to celebrate at The Forks? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Winnipeg! Sign up for a Winnipeg scavenger hunt and put on your best Nick Cage impression as you seek out the national treasures hidden in Winnipeg. You will be guided through the cultural, historical, artistic, and zany Winnipeg sights as you and your team contend for scavenger hunt glory.
Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score. For more information, please click here.