ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC SERIES
MANITOBA OPERA Nov 18, 21, 24 Set in Japan at the dawn of the 20th century, Madama Butterfly tells the story of love. Tickets adults: $ 49-159; seniors / students: $ 49- 144, youth: $ 29. Nov 18 & 24 at 7:30 pm, Nov 21 at 7 pm. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-944-8824, manitobaopera. mb. ca, Map 1: N-4
THE WINNIPEG PHILHARMONIC CHOIR Dec 10 Western Canada’ s oldest choir celebrates the holiday season with Christmas with the Phil with special guests. Show times at 3 pm and 7 pm. Tickets adults: $ 30, seniors: $ 25, students: $ 15, age six and under free. Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Ave, 204-233-7304, winnipegphilharmonicchoir. ca, Map 1: R-1
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Nov 3-4 Seven Deadly Sins is performed by soprano Sarah Jo Kirsch and a vocal quartet. Nov 10-12: Vocal group Five By Design takes the audience back to Mad Men Era with the music of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and other beloved artists. Nov 25: Watch Harry Potter with live music. Dec 8-9: The famous Canadian trio The Tenors join the WSO for a special Christmas concert. Dec 15-16: Canzona choral ensemble joins the WSO in Handel’ s Messiah. Call for tickets and show times. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-949-3999, wso. ca, Map 1: N-4
CAMERATA NOVA This cappella choral group celebrates its 20th season. Nov 25-26: Camerata Nova will be joined by special local guests to perform Snow Angel. Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Free, donations welcome. Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, Nassau St N, 204-918-4547, cameratanova. com, Map 1: S-3
VIRTUOSI CONCERTS Dec 9-10 Soprano Lara Ciekiewicz and pianists Madeline Hildebrand join WSO’ s String Ensemble in Artist of Manitoba. Call for performance times and prices. University of Winnipeg, Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, 204-786-9000, virtuosi. mb. ca, Map 1: P-2
WINNIPEG JAZZ ORCHESTRA Nov 19 Suite 150- A Big Band Portrait captures the spirit of Canada with the collaboration of composers across the country creating this tone poem. Tickets adults: $ 34, students: $ 15. 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 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Dec 13 Guy Few will light up the room during his performance with the MCO. Tickets adults: $ 35, seniors: $ 33; youth: $ 15. Concerts at 7:30 pm. Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Ave, 204-783-7377, manitobachamberorchestra. org, Map 1: R-1
GROUNDSWELL Dec 8, 9, 11 Even if I lose Everything takes the audience on a journey to find the meaning of‘ everything’ as written in Arvo Pärt’ s notebook. Dec 8 & 9 at 7 pm, Dec 11 at 3 pm. Tickets adults: $ 24.50, seniors: $ 19.50, students: $ 13.50. Call 204-943-5770 or visit gswell. ca for tickets. Cinematheque, Artspace Building, 100 Arthur St, Map 1: O-4
IZZY ASPER JAZZ PERFORMANCES Top jazz artists from around the world come to Winnipeg to perform. Nov 4-5: Grammy nominated Rene Marie performs her latest recordings in a series of concerts. Call 204-477-7534 or visit izzyasperjazz. com for times and tickets. Berney Theatre, Rady Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster St, Map 1: P-3
SPORTING EVENTS
WINNIPEG JETS In a city with renewed National Hockey League fever, Winnipeggers eagerly await every game. Nov-Dec: Nov 2 vs Dallas, Nov 4 vs Montreal, Nov 14 vs Arizona, Nov 16 vs Philadelphia, Nov 18 vs New Jersey, Nov 27 vs Minnesota, Dec 1 vs Vegas, Dec 3 Ottawa, Dec 11 vs Vancouver, Dec 14 vs Chicago, Dec 17 vs St Louis, Dec 27 vs Edmonton, Dec 29 vs NY Islanders. Call for ticket prices and game times. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, 1-855-985-5000, jets. nhl. com, Map 1: P-3
MANITOBA MOOSE Nov-Dec Nov 15 & 17 vs Chicago, Nov 19 & 21 vs Laval, Nov 30 & Dec 2 vs Cleveland, Dec 9 & 10 vs Milwaukee, Dec 21 & 22 vs San Antonio, Dec 30 & 31 vs San Jose. Call for ticket prices and game times. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, 1-855-985-5000, moosehockey. com, Map 1: P-3
NATIONAL WOMEN’ S HOCKEY Dec 5 Wear red and white to cheer on Canada vs United States at 7 pm. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
THEATRE
MANITOBA THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Nov 10-18 Of Mice And Morro And Jasp is a hilarious and moving story of two clown sisters trying to make ends meet. Dec 8-30: Family favourites, You’ re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Christmas come to life. Call for prices and times. Shaw Performing Arts Centre, The Forks, 204-942-8898, mtyp. ca, Map 1: Q-5
PRAIRIE THEATRE EXCHANGE Now 9-26 Ubuntu takes the audience on a journey of two young adults searching for answers about their own families’ past. Dec 21-Jan 7: The beloved stories of Robert Munsch come to life in The Good, the Bad & the Munsch. Call for ticket prices and performance times. Portage Place, 393 Portage Ave, 3rd floor, 204-942-5483, Map 1: P-3
THE TOM HENDRY THEATRE AT RMTC WAREHOUSE Until Nov 11 Nine Dragons brings the audience along for a thriller multiple murder investigation. Call for ticket prices and performance times. 140 Rupert Ave, 204-942-6537, royalmtc. ca, Map 1: N-4
THE JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE AT ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE MAINSTAGE Nov 22-Dec 16 A Christmas Carol is a beautiful portrayal of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformative journey. Call for ticket prices and performance times. 174 Market Ave, 204-942-6537, royalmtc. ca, Map 1: N-4
ALWAYS MORE TO DISCOVER
MUSEUM GALLERIES / SCIENCE GALLERY / PLANETARIUM
190 Rupert Avenue / Infoline: 204-943-3139 ManitobaMuseum. ca @ ManitobaMuseum
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