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NORDIC STYLE
AUGUST
AUG 3-6 Since 1890, the Icelandic
Festival of Manitoba has been
celebrating the beloved traditions of
those with Icelandic heritage. In the
beachside town of Gimli, join in a viking
golf tournament, take in a cultural
parade, and watch competitors in the
sandcastle competition. The whole
family can find thrills on the midway and
treats from craft and food vendors—
save room for vinarterta and piparkokur.
Gimli, Manitoba, 204-642-7417,
icelandicfestival.com
ALABAMA
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Country music
legends bring
their Southern
Drawl Tour to Bell
MTS Place. (p.13)
TRACE ADKINS
Longtime Nashville
icon brings his
fiery and always
memorable
live show to
Winnipeg at the
Club Regent Event
Centre. (p.13)
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STATIONARY TRAVELING
AUG 5-18 Experience a multicultural
event like no other right here in
Winnipeg by attending Folklorama.
Explore the city’s vibrant cultural scene
at this long-running, two week event.
Cultures from around the world will
be represented throughout various
pavilions that host lively entertainment,
exotic displays, authentic ethnic cuisine
and more. For the ultimate world tour,
pick up a VIP Tour pass to bypass
lines and visit several pavilions in one
evening. Visit folklorama.ca or call
204-982-6210.
BEAUTY AND
THE BEAST
Rainbow Stage
invites you to be
its guest at the
live performance
of the Disney
classic. (p.14)
14-30
MANITOBA ELECTRONIC
MUSIC EXHIBITION
COOKOFF MEETS CONCERT
AUG 17-18 Nothing says summer
like a barbeque and a music festival.
The Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival
brings the two together at the Burton
Cummings Theatre. Expect to find
great music and finger-licking good
eats at this weekend event. Acts like
Blue Oyster Cult and the Headstones
will be performing along with a free
outdoor stage line-up. Guests can
try the Manitoba Pork Backyard BBQ
contestants’ recipes and vote for their
favourites. Visit winnipegbbqandblues.ca
for more information.
Local and international electronic
musicians rejoice at this free public event
at
The Cube in Old Market Square. (p.13)
16-19
TROOPER
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ROCK OUT
AUG 23 The second annual Winnipeg
Classic Rock Fest returns to take over
Shaw Park. Canadian classic rock
legends like Tom Cochrane with Red
Rider, Kim Mitchell, Winnipeg’s own
Greg Leskiw and many more will be
turning up the volume for this one-
night-only show. Create new memories
by reliving Canada’s musical history.
Show begins at 4 pm at Shaw Park. Call
204-982-2273 or visit ticketmaster.ca
for tickets.
For complete events, prices and times see pages 12-14 for The Guide: Entertainment.
Band of the Year JUNO Award winners
continue their cross-Canada tour,
performing with special guests The
Pumps & Orphan at Club Regent Event
Centre (p.13)
Rotary RIBFEST
The fourth annual Ribfest is back! Big
24-26 selection of ribs, BBQ chicken, and
brisket plus great Manitoba music and
free admission. Located at The Forks.
(p.12)
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