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crystal clear
Jan-Mar a winter hit drawing
crowds in six locations across North
america, Ice Castles sets up in
Winnipeg for the first time. Walk
through towering structures made
entirely of ice by a construction team
of ice artisans. leD lights frozen inside
the ice light up and twinkle to music
creating a breathtaking interactive
experience. located at the Forks near
the esplanade riel bridge. Weather
permitting. Visit icecastles.com for
hours and tickets.
JANUARY
THE SOUND
OF MUSIC
5-7
sing and dance along
to the beloved musical
at the centennial
concert Hall. (p 14)
Best known from
9-13
cBc’s smash hit, the
Debaters, canadian
comedian performs
at rumor’s. (p 12)
RUNAWAY BRIDESMAIDS
Bachelorette party sets out to find
their own Mr. rights at celebrations
Dinner theatre. (p 12)
13-
MAR 17
Jan 24-28 Winnipeg is a festival
city that loves to showcase local
talent. annual winter music fest
Big Fun Festival heats up January
with a line up of stellar local and
canadian bands. Hop between
nine downtown stages and dance
along to performances by local
favourites including 3 Peat, Joanne
Pollock and the ant and the
atom. Various venues. For more
information, schedule and tickets visit
bigfunfestival.com
JAMES BARKER BAND
canadian country group tours
following the release of their latest
album at the club regent event centre.
(p 12)
NeW Notes
Jan 27-FEB 2 international music
icon Philip glass headlines the
annual Winnipeg new Music
Festival. Highlights include the World
Premiere of glass’ String Quartet No.
8 with JacK Quartet and local choir
camerata Nova’s performance of
glass’ The Window of Appearances from
Akhnaten. Free concerts at lunch hour
will take place throughout downtown
at various venues. For passes and
schedule call 204‑949‑3999 or visit
wnmf.ca
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THE LION,
THE WITCH
AND THE
WARDROBE
Manitoba
theatre For
young People
takes the
audience on a
magical journey
to Narnia. (p 14)
26-
FEB 4
MILKY
CHANCE
Popular german
folk group
performs
at Burton
cummings
theatre. (p 13)
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sHaNleyFest
Jan 30-FEB 18 the 18th annual
Master Playwright Festival celebrates
the life and work of academy award‑
winning irish‑american playwright
John Patrick shanley. Best known
for his play Doubt: a Parable, the
Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as well
as the 2005 tony award for Best
Play. For information and tickets
visit royalmtc.ca. royal Manitoba
theatre centre, 174 Market ave,
204‑956‑1340
courtesy oF
locals go liVe
ERICA
SIGURDSON