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ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC CONCERTS

ROCKIN ELVIS CHRISTMAS  Dec 10  Elvis tribute artist
Rory Allen brings The King to the stage. Show starts at 8 pm.
Tickets: $26.25. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca.
Club Regent Casino & Events Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W,
Map 2: D-6

STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES  Nov 4  Master songwriter
Steve Earle celebrates the 30th anniversary of his album Guitar
Town in this retrospective show. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets:
$29.50-$59.50. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca.
Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3

JP HOE HOE HOE HOLIDAY SHOW  Dec 16  A Winnipeg
tradition showcasing local musicians. Show starts at 8 pm.
Tickets: $35. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca.
Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3

CHICAGO AND EARTH, WIND & FIRE  Nov 2  See rock
and roll legends take the stage at this double-feature show.
Show starts at 7:30 pm. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit
ticketmaster.ca. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P‑3

CULTURE CLUB  Nov 6  Giants of 80s pop perform their
greatest hits. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $39.50-$99.50.
Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca. MTS Centre,
300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P‑3
BIF NAKED  Nov 9  Iconic Canadian singer/songwriter blends
story and song in a performance centred around her new
memoir, I, Bificus. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $30. Call or
visit myparktheatre.com. The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St,
204‑478‑7275, Map 1: N‑4
CHANTAL KREVIAZUK  Nov 10  Winnipeg-born singersongwriter performs her latest album, Hard Sail. Show starts
at 8 pm. Tickets: $25.50-$52.50. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or
visit ticketmaster.ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St,
Map 1: O-3
NICK CARTER  Nov 15  Former Backstreet Boys singer plays
solo pop hits. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $29.50-$49.50. Call
1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca. Burton Cummings
Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
ROGER HODGSON  Nov 16  Former Supertramp frontman
delights with a solo show of introspective lyrics and memorable
melodies. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $57.75-$78.75. Call
1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca. Club Regent Casino &
Events Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, Map 2: D-6
THE TREWS  Nov 26  Beloved Canadian band looks back on
a long career on the Time Capsule tour. Show starts at 8 pm.
Tickets: $25-$35. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca.
Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
THE BARRA MACNEILS: AN EAST COAST CHRISTMAS 
Nov 29  Beloved family band blend Cape Breton tradition and
Celtic roots. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $29-$49. Call
1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca. Centennial Concert
Hall, 555 Main St, Map 1: N-4
CIRQUE MUSICA  Nov 30  Cirque du Soleil’s Holiday
Spectacular blends seasonal songs with high flying acrobatics
and dance. Show starts at 7 pm. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit
ticketmaster.ca. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P‑3
CELTIC THUNDER  Dec 3  A night of homage to the musical
traditions of Ireland, from fun rollicking tunes to nostalgic
ballads. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $45-75. Call
1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca. Burton Cummings
Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
A PRAIRIE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION  Dec 4  Annual
holiday show featuring the WSO and Manitoba talent. See
radio host Ace Burpee, vocalist Amber Epp, the Pembina Trails
Voices choir, and more. Show starts at 2 pm. Tickets: $26$56. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca. Centennial
Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Map 1: N-4
A CELTIC FAMILY CHRISTMAS  Dec 6  Fiddle virtuosos
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy play seasonal songs
flavoured with Celtic tradition. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets:
$29.50-$59.50. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca.
Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Map 1: N-4
THE JANELLE NADEAU ENSEMBLE: A PRAIRIE
CHRISTMAS  Dec 8  Harpist and vocalist Janelle Nadeau
performs. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $21-$26.25. Call
1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca. Club Regent Casino &
Events Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, Map 2: D-6
HALF MO ON RUN  Dec 9  Multi-instrumental indie band
plays album Sun Leads Me On. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets:
$21-$33.50. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca.
Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3

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MUSIC SERIES

WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA  Nov 4-5, 11-13,
26, Dec 2-4, 8, 9-10, 11  The WSO and music director/
conductor Alexander Mickelthwate offer concerts of
classical and contemporary music. Nov 4-5: The mythical
tale of Tristan and Isolde comes to life during Wagner
Unmasked. Nov 11-13: Canadian jazz singer Denzel
Sinclaire’s smooth baritone is a perfect fit for the classic
songs of Nat King Cole. Nov 26: Pioneers of Yiddish klezmer
music Finjan perform. Dec 2-4: Hear the breathtaking arias
and heartwarming choruses of Handel’s Messiah. Dec 8:
Selections from Vincent Ho’s Arctic Symphony, featuring
the Nunavut Sivuniksavut Choir, will be performed as
part of the 5th annual Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards
Ceremony. Dec 9-10: Songstress Jann Arden performs
classic Christmas songs. Dec 11: See Spielberg’s classic
family film accompanied live at E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Film
with Orchestra. For information about the Great West Life
Kids Concert Series, see the Family listing on page 13. Call
for ticket prices and performance times. Centennial Concert
Hall, 555 Main St, 204-949-3999, wso.ca, Map 1: N-4
MANITOBA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA  Nov 8, Dec 7 
Performs chamber music by the world’s best composers
while offering an array of local talent. Nov 8: A Playful
Concerto features renown pianist Andrew von Oeyen. Dec 7:
Winnipegger Andrea Chuchman has sung on the world’s
top opera stages. Hear the powerful soprano return to her
roots for Christmas from Winnipeg to Ukraine. Tickets: adults
$34, seniors $32, students $10. Concerts at 7:30 pm.
Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Ave,
204‑783-7377, manitobachamberorchestra.org, Map 1: R‑1
WINNIPEG JAZZ ORCHESTRA  Nov 13, Dec 11  The WJO
is the only community-based professional jazz orchestra
in Canada. Nov 13: The WJO performs with guest PJ Perry,
JUNO Award-winning saxophonist, for Swingin’ The Blues.
Dec 11: Ravel’s Mother Goose Sweet gets a jazzy revamp
during Mother Goose & Other Sweets. Tickets: adults $36,
under 30 $19. Performances at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.
Call 204-632-5299 for tickets. Winnipeg Art Gallery,
300 Memorial Blvd, winnipegjazzorchestra.com Map 1: P-3
MANITOBA OPERA  Nov 19, 22, 25  Verdi’s late
masterpiece of comic opera, Falstaff, will have you rolling
in the aisles and marvelling at musical talent. Call or visit
manitobaopera.mb.ca for tickets and pricing. Performances
at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 7 pm. Centennial Concert Hall,
555 Main St, 204-944-8842, Map 1: N‑4
VIRTUOSI CONCERTS  Nov 19, Dec 10-11  This popular
classical music series is a co-production of the University
of Winnipeg and Virtuosi Concerts Inc. Nov 19: Fantazye
features The Zodiac Trio playing selections from Schickele,
Weber, Brahms, and more. Dec 10-11: Manitoba pianist
Madeline Hildebrand is accompanied by the WSO’s string
ensemble. Performances at 8 pm, Sunday matinee at
3 pm. University of Winnipeg, Eckhardt‑Gramatté Hall,
204‑786‑9000, virtuosi.mb.ca, Map 1: P‑2

THE WINNIPEG PHILHARMONIC CHOIR  Dec 11 
Western Canada’s oldest choir celebrates the holiday
season with Christmas with the Phil: Trumpets Sound, Angels
Sing! Show times at 3 pm and 7 pm. Tickets: adults $30;
seniors $25; under 30 $15; age six and under free. Call for
tickets. Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Ave,
204‑896-7445, winnipegphilharmonicchoir.ca, Map 1: R‑1
THE WINNIPEG SINGERS  Dec 18  Join this renowned
Winnipeg choir in a celebration of the holiday season with
a jazzy, contemporary influence at Swingle Bells: Take Two
featuring the Ron Paley Trio. Performance at 3 pm. Tickets:
adults $30, seniors $25, under 30 $15. Call 204-944-9100
for tickets. Wesminster United Church, 745 Westminster
Ave, winnipegsingers.com, Map 1: R-1

SPORTING EVENTS

WINNIPEG JETS Nov-Dec In a city with National Hockey
League fever, Winnipeggers eagerly await every game.
Nov 1 vs Washington Capitals, Nov 8 vs Dallas Stars, Nov
13 vs LA Kings, Nov 15 vs Chicago Blackhawks, Nov 27 vs
Nashville Predators, Nov 29 vs New Jersey Devils, Dec 1
vs Edmonton Oilers, Dec 6 vs Detroit Red Wings, Dec 8 vs
New York Rangers, Dec 15 vs Florida Panthers, Dec 18 vs
Colorado Avalanche, Dec 19 vs Columbus Blue Jackets, Dec
31 vs New York Islanders. Call for ticket prices and game
times. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, 1-855-985-5000,
jets.nhl.com, Map 1: P‑3
MANITOBA MOOSE  Nov-Dec  The province’s American
Hockey League team takes to the ice. Nov 3 & 5 vs Cleveland
Monsters; Nov 22 & 23 vs Iowa Wild; Dec 3 & 4 vs Texas
Stars; Dec 9 & 10 vs Cleveland Monsters; Dec 30 vs Charlotte
Checkers. Visit moosehockey.com for prices and game times.
MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, 1‑855‑985‑5000, Map 1: P-3

THEATRE

MANITOBA THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE  To Nov 6,
Nov 15-21, Dec 8-30  Young audiences are treated to an
array of theatrical styles at this colourful performing arts
centre. To Nov 6: In Alligator Pie, beloved children’s poems
by Dennis Lee come to life onstage. Ages 3-10. Nov 15-21:
Routes is the story of a shy teen who is witness to horrific
violence. Ages 12+. Dec 8-30: A fun and fresh adaptation of
Kipling’s The Jungle Book takes the stage. Ages 6+. Call for
ticket prices and performance times. Shaw Performing Arts
Centre, The Forks, 204-942‑8898, mtyp.ca, Map 1: Q-5
THE JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE AT ROYAL MANITOBA
THEATRE CENTRE MAINSTAGE  To Nov 12, Nov
24-Dec 7  Canada’s first English-speaking regional theatre,
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre presents more than 250
performances annually. To Nov 12: The Curious Incident of
the Dog in the Night-Time follows a boy on his quest to clear
his name of an alleged crime. Nov 24-Dec 7: British history
and the delicacies of relationship are explored through the
Queen’s weekly meetings with her Prim Minister in The
Aud ience. Call for ticket prices and performance times.
174 Market Ave, 204-942-6537, royalmtc.ca, Map 1: N-4
PRAIRIE THEATRE EXCHANGE  Nov 10-22, Starts
Dec 22  Presents new productions often focusing on
Manitoban or Canadian playwrights. Nov 10-22: Frank and
funny exploration of parenthood Mom’s the Word proves
motherhood is not for the faint of heart. Starts Dec 22:
Munschbusters! brings the wild, funny, and energetic
stories of Robert Munsch to life. Call for ticket prices and
performance times. Portage Place, 393 Portage Ave, 3rd
floor, 204‑942‑5483, pte.mb.ca, Map 1: P-3

CAMERATA NOVA  Nov 26-27  This 12‑person a cappella
choral group presents Euro Nova, a collection of carols
from all over Europe, arranged by Winnipeggers. Saturday
7:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm. Free. Collection will be taken for
Winnipeg Harvest. Crescent Fort Rouge United Church,
Nassau St N, 204‑918-4547, cameratanova.com, Map 1: S-3

THEATRE PROJECTS MANITOBA  Nov 17-27  This
homegrown theatre showcases the best of Manitoba
talent. Nov 17-27: Sharp and tongue-in-cheek, Erin Shield’s
Beautiful Man imagines popular binge TV with gender
roles reversed. For performance times and tickets call
204‑989‑2400 or visit theatreprojectsmanitoba.ca. The
Rachel Browne Theatre, 211 Bannatyne Ave, Map 1: O-4

IZZY ASPER JAZZ PERFORMANCES  Nov 26 & 27 
Features top jazz artists from around the world. Nov 26
& 27: Brooklyn-based quartet led by singer Alicia Olatuja
performs. Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.
Tickets: adults $40, students $20. Call 204-477-7534 or
visit radyjcc.com to purchase. Berney Theatre, Asper Jewish
Community Campus, 123 Doncaster St, Map 1: P-3

THE TOM HENDRY THEATRE AT RMTC WAREHOUSE 
Nov 17-Dec 3  Offers an edgier theatre experience than
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s mainstage. Nov 17-Dec 3:
A happily married drama teacher finds his world spinning
when he is accused of a crime in 23.5 Hours. Call for
ticket prices and performance times. 140 Rupert Ave,
204‑942‑6537, royalmtc.ca, Map 1: N-4