JANUARY
BLUE RODEO
Canadian country rock icons perform at the MTS Centre.( p 12)
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DINE ON ICE
JAN 20-FEB 13 For the fifth year in a row, pop-up eatery RAW: almond takes to the ice on the Assiniboine River. Diners feast on a unique tasting menu created by a changing mix of high profile chefs from local kitchens and across Canada, including Marc Lepine of Ottawa’ s acclaimed Atelier Restaurant and Mike Robbins of Vancouver’ s AnnaLena. Seatings at 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm, or 9:30 pm. Tickets: $ 125 plus tax. Visit rawalmond. com for more information and ticket purchase.
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TIM HICKS & CHAD BROWNLEE
Get a two for one concert experience as these country stars join tours. Club Regent Casino( p 12)
SOUNDTRACKS LIVE
The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra performs the original scores to film classics. Centennial Concert Hall( p 12)
THE WONDERFUL WEDDING SHOW
Plan the big day or just browse among beautiful products and services from flowers to favours. RBC Convention Centre( p 11)
SAM ROBERTS BAND
Canadian indie favourite performs at the Burton Cummings Theatre.( p 12)
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BUBBLE GUPPIES LIVE
Join the Bubble Guppies for an energetic musical show. Burton Cummings Theatre( p 11)
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BAND TOGETHER
JAN 25-29 Winnipeg is a festival city, and the fun doesn’ t end with the summer. Annual winter music fest Big Fun Festival heats up January with a line up of stellar local and Canadian bands. Venue hop between downtown stages and see performances by local favourites like Courier News and Yes We Mystic( pictured). Various venues. For more information and schedule visit bigfunfestival. com.
STRANGE SOUNDS
JAN 28-FEB 3 The Winnipeg New Music Festival celebrates Canada’ s 150th birthday with a diverse array of music by Canadian composers. Bold new works include Christos Hatzis’ SynPhonia: Migration Patterns, which blends orchestra, electronics, and visuals, 12 Hour Drone: Experiments in Sounds of Winter, and a chamber music concert inside downtown’ s historic Hudson’ s Bay Building. Various venues. For tickets and schedule call 204‐949‐3999 or visit wnmf. ca
SILLY ON STAGE
JAN 26-FEB 5 Comic adventure Dib & Dob and the Journey Home takes the stage at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People. This inventive play tells the story of Dib and Dob, two friends who have been lost for so long, they now share their own made-up language. Giggle along as they try to find their way home and overcome the monster in their path. Recommended for ages 6-11. Visit mtyp. ca for tickets. 2 Forks Market Rd, 204‐942‐8898
PHOTOS: DINE ON ICE COURTESY OF RAW: ALMOND; JENN KOSTESKY( YES WE MYSTIC); BARSIN AGHAJUN( DIB & DOB AND THE JOURNEY HOME); WINNIPEG NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL COURTESY OF THE WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA; AKIPARI( HUFF); DAN HARPER( FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR)
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