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Light Up the Night - Best Banting Evening
In support of Diabetes research and education, Friday, November 13, 7 – 11pm in
The Gallery in the Manitoba Hydro Building 360 Portage.
delightful food and fine wine, live music, door prize, silent auction and special guests.
Tickets $200 (tax receipt for a portion of the ticket price). All proceeds support diabetes research and education through the Canadian Diabetes Association. To reserve your tickets call 925-3800 x222 |
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Aboriginal Music Week
November 3-7. The 5-day event begins November 3 and includes five evening concerts, three free lunch hour concerts and three music business workshops. The artists are Aboriginal and Native American acts from across North America and the venues include the West End Cultural Centre, the Pantages Playhouse, Blush Ultraclub, and the Martial Caron Theatre. |
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Heritage Winnipeg Fall Fundraiser
Wednesday, November 4 at the Manitoba Club (194 Broadway).
The evening will include live music, hors d’oeuvres, a tour, door prizes and silent auction.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Cindy at 942-2663 or info@heritagewinnipeg.com
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Australian Wine Tasting and Dinner
November 10 at the Chocolate Shop.
Enjoy 6 different wines along with a 3 course meal for $50.
Call 947-9109 |
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The Bay Downtown Holiday Girl Time Gala
Thursday November 12, 4-9pm
Join us for a fun filled evening of great beauty tips and exclusive offers. Guest make up artists, exciting new fragrances, gift-with-purchase at every cosmetic counter, special offers in our jewellery department, jewellery cleaning, refreshments, lots of baskets to be won and much much more.
Tickets $10.00, $2 from every ticket will benefit Look Good Feel Better Foundation, $8 is redeemable on your Cosmetic/Fragrance or Jewellery purchase that night.
Early Bird Draw -
Purchase your ticket before November 7th and be entered into a draw for shoes and a handbag of your choice!
Enter for your chance to win* a $2500.00 Holiday Shopping Spree.
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What Is Poor? Dinner & Show
November 12 & 13 at The Chocolate Shop Restaurant
Tickets $55, Includes dinner and show (limited seating)
Doors open 6:30PM show starts at 7:00PM
To buy tickets in advance call 947-9109 or 944-8202 |
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Santa Claus Parade
Saturday November 14 at 5pm.
An evening of lights, magic and excitement downtown as we begin the holiday season in style.
This year the Winnipeg Santa Claus parade celebrates its 100th Birthday!! |
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Winnipeg Art Gallery
- 15 Minutes
Artist Andy Warhol once said that everyone would, sooner or later, have their own 15 minutes of fame and that’s what the Winnipeg Art Gallery is offering to city artists through their new program 15 Minutes. This free, ongoing series of artist salon evenings takes place the first Thursday of every month. Admission to 15 Minutes is free.
- Yousuf Karsh: Regarding Heroes
Continues until January 3. If you were anybody in the 20th century, eventually you were photographed by Yousuf Karsh. Armenian in background, Karsh fled ethnic turmoil in Turkey by immigrating to Canada in 1925. He eventually settled in Ottawa in the early 1930s, where he established a photographic portrait studio. Karsh went on to achieve world renown for the way he interplayed lights and darks in creating iconic character studies of Helen Keller, Marian Anderson, Ernest Hemingway, Grey Owl, and Mohammed Ali to name only a few.
- Inuit Sculpture: Selections from the Collection
Until November 25
- Cuba Avant-Garde: Contemporary Cuban Art from the Farber Collection t continues until January 10.
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Aqua Books / Eat Bistro
274 Garry Street, phone 943-7555
November 3, 7pm - Speaking Crow
Featured reader Sharon Caseburg
November 4, 7-9:30pm - Writing Your Life: Session 1
Writer Jake MacDonald
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The Manitoba Museum
Visit our new Robots + Us exhibit and see To The Moon, our new Planetarium show
WINTER HOURS (until May 21, 2010)
OPEN Tuesday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
OPEN Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm
CLOSED Monday
The Winnipeg General Strike 90th Anniversary Exhibition - In the Discovery Room at the Manitoba Museum, open daily from 10am – 5pm throughout the summer, and included with Museum admission |
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Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library
Focus on Fibres: a 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Manitoba Weavers and Fibre Artists
The members of the Manitoba Weavers and Fibre Artists are celebrating their 60th Anniversary with an exhibit of their work: most pieces in the show include a diamond shape motif woven into the fabric. Until mid- November, 1B-183 Kennedy Street |
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The Forks
S.M.A.R.T. Exercise Class
November 3 at 10am | Tower Atrium
Bring your runners and a bottle of water and join this low impact fitness class. Class is open to all ages and all levels of fitness, registration at 9:45am. FREE
Seniors’ Day at The Forks Market
November 3. Special seniors’ day discounts are available at participating Forks Market merchants.
Poppy Day
November 6 from 9am – 2pm members of the Royal Canadian Legion will be selling poppies in The Forks Market.
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Strong Poison
At Manitoba Theatre Centre from October 22 to November 14. Adapted from the 1931 novel by Dorothy Sayers, Strong Poison opens during the trial of Harriet Vane, a mystery novelist accused of murdering her ex-lover. in a case that could be straight out of one of her own books, Vane’s proclaimed innocence is believed by no one other than the dashing Lord Peter Wimsey, an amateur sleuth and supporter of feminist ideals.
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The Barber of Seville
At the Centennial Concert Hall November 21 at 8pm, November 24 at 7pm and Friday, November 27 at 8pm.
In this prelude to The Marriage of Figaro, the young Count Almaviva falls in love with Rosina. He enlists the help of his former servant, the jack-of-all-trades barber, Figaro, to help him free her from the clutches of her greedy, aged guardian, Dr. Bartolo.The Count wants Rosina to love him for himself and not his money and so pretends to be a penniless student. Rosina returns his love, but she’s a prisoner; Bartolo keeps her locked in his house and plans to marry her himself. Figaro smuggles Almaviva into the house and a hilarious series of intrigues follow. |
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Centennial Concert Hall
Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.ca or (204) 780-3333
November 3 - Just for Laughs, 7pm
November 6-8 - WSO Music of Freedom, 8pm
November 13 - WSO Musically Speaking, 8pm
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
*Dinner and a Symphony November 8 at Bergmann's on Lombard. |
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MTS Centre
The following events are coming up:
November 6 - Aboriginal Music Awards
November 7-8 - International Pow Wow Competition
November 9 - KISS
November 15 - Stone Temple Pilots
November 16 - Transiberian Orchestra
November 19 - Dane Cook |
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Champion and His G-Strings
The Montreal DJ and his band hit the Pyramid Cabaret on Saturday, November 14 at 10, part of a national tour in support of his highly anticipated new album Resistance.
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STOMP!
On November 28 and 29 the international sensation is making its triumphant return to Winnipeg’s Centennial Concert Hall. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises! |
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Manitoba Moose
Hard-hitting hockey action from September until April.
November 13 & 14 vs. Toronto Marlies
November 20 & 21 vs. Hamilton Bulldogs |
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Folk for Families (FREE!)
Children love folk music too! One hour workshops, Saturday November 14 at 1:30 p.m., at Millennium Library Children’s Services. Admission is free.
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Manitoba Children's Museum
Rogers Movie Nights
Free with museum admission, grab a snack and settle in for the show on Saturdays starting at 4:00PM.
Mini Mondays
Project du Jours
Come create with us!
Join us in the foyer on Saturdays and Sundays for our Project du Jour craft!
Mini Mondays
Mondays at the Manitoba Children’s Museum are very special days!
Every Monday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, we tailor crafts and activities to suit the needs of our youngest visitors.
We will be offering special guided crafts at the Project du Jour table and storytimes at 11:30AM and 1:30PM in the TV Studio.
Place your bids at the inaugural Manitoba Children’s Museum Online Auction!
Visit our Online Auction website until November 24 to place your bids on great one-of-a-kind items and services.
All proceeds raised through this auction will benefit the Manitoba Children’s Museum.
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Lobby on York
295 York Ave, 896-7275 - Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Shannon's Irish Pub
175 Carlton Street, 943-2302 - Live Music Every Night!
LO Pub
330 Kennedy Street, 943-5581
Earls on Main
191 Main Street, 989-0103
Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club
234 Main Street, 957-0982
Paragon Restaurant & Bar
220 Carlton Street - Live Jazz on Fridays, 480-3212
The Pyramid Cabaret
176 Fort Street, 957-7777
The Regal Beagle
Marlborough Hotel, 331 Smith Street, 942-6411
Inn at the Forks
Jazz at The Forks - every Thursday thru Saturday 9 pm to midnight., 944-2445
Pony Corral Downtown
Catch the Pony Express Shuttle to and from the MTS Centre,
942-8300
Finn McCue's
Johnston Terminal at the Forks, 944-8118 |
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Globe Cinema
393 Portage Ave, in Portage Place, 694-5623
Now Playing:
The Boys are Back
In My Life
Paranormal Activity
Dinner and Movie promo with the Line Up and The Matador restaurants. See online for details. |
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IMAX Theatre
393 Portage Ave, in Portage Place, 987-4399
EGYPT 3D: Secrets of the Mummies (G) Fri 7:00; Sat 12:00, 2:00, 6:00; Sun 12:00, 2:00, 7:00; Mon 1:10, 7:00, 9:00; Tues 7:00, 9:00; Wed 11:10am, 7:00, 9:00; Thurs 10:00am, 7:00
Under the Sea 3D (G) Sat - Sun 1:00
Greece (G) Fri 12:10; Mon 10:00am, 8:00; Tues – Wed 8:00
The Human Body (G) Wed 12:10
Grand Canyon Adventure 3D (G) Mon 11:10am
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (G) Fri 9:30am, 8:15; Sat 3:15, 7:15; Sun 3:15, 8:15; Thurs 8:15
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Watch needs Senior Volunteers!!
We are looking for volunteers for a new Downtown Watch Customer Service Program. We are expanding our program to include the senior members of our community, along with people with disabilities and anyone interested who might be interested in providing outstanding customer service.
Responsibilities may include collaboration and distribution of print material, manning display booth for promotional or recruitment purposes, attending special events, identifying new businesses, liaison with public and BIZ membership, and much more.
For more info contact Craig Strike at 204.958.4644. |
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Taste of Tuscany Dinner
November 2 - 30, The Velvet Glove Restaurant, The fairmont.
$38 per person. For reservations call 985-6255
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Winnipeg Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) monthly meeting
November 10 at the Canadian Wheat Board, 423 Main St. 5:00 networking, 5:45 dinner, 6:30 presentation on The Power of Attitude - Be Unreasonable and Extraordinary by Bruce Lee, international strategist, facilitator and productivity coach. Fee: $16.00.
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Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
The goal of the Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba is to provide support from business start-up to sustainability by offering services in three key areas: training, advice and loans for business start-up and growth. This way the Centre can fill the experience and financing gap that faces many women entrepreneurs. Click here link to view all the seminars and courses they have to offer this season. |
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Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
Nov 2 - Seven Business Questions for Artists | 2-4 PM
Presenter: Judy Slivinski | EDGE Cultural Management
Nov 3 - Opportunities and Pitfalls of High Risk Capital | 1 - 3 PM
Presenter: Steven Beal | Beal Business Growth Consultants
Nov 6 - How to Buy a Franchise | 1 - 3 PM
Presenter: Steven Beal | Beal Business Growth Consultants
Nov 9 - Time Management and Goal Setting | 2 - 4 PM
Presenter: Lisa Lewis | Beyond Excellence Inc.
Nov 10 - Developing Proposals | 2 PM – 4 PM
Presenter: Mark Baxter | Outlook Market Research and Consulting
Nov 12 - Comment lancer une entreprise au Manitoba | 9 - 11 AM
Guest Advisor: Jeannine Lafond | Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
Nov 13 - Financial Fitness for Self-Employed Arts Entrepreneurs | 10 am - 1PM
Presenter: Janice Finlay | Class Act Music Productions
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Osborne Bridge Project Update
The twin Osborne Street Bridge is scheduled for rehabilitation
beginning in 2011. Click here for information on the project. |
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Follow Downtown Peggy!
Find out what Downtown Peggy is up to this week! She has her finger on the pulse of downtown Winnipeg.
Follow her on Twitter to be the first to find out what's happening and what's new downtown. |
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Frontiers of Neuroscience: A Lecture Series
In collaboration with the National Research Council and University of Winnipeg Faculty, The University of Winnipeg Division of Continuing Education is offering an exciting new Neuroscience Lecture Series that is open to all, running each Thursday evening from until November 26 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
People can register for individual lectures at $25 each, or register for the whole series of 10 lectures for the discounted rate of $225.
Listen to experts discuss their latest work in the field of neuroscience. Discover for yourself how basic science contributes to society. Hear the latest buzzwords explained. Participate in the Q&A session following each lecture. |
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SpeakUpWinnipeg.com
Participate in the most comprehensive and collaborative city planning exercise in Winnipeg's history. SpeakUpWinnipeg is an interactive website being used to create the city’s new 25-year plan called OurWinnipeg. Have a say in the city's future!
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Christmas Downtown!
There will be a lot to do downtown this Christmas so stay tuned to the Mingle. Here's a sneak preview:
Sleigh rides, free hot chocolate, a bon fire, a holiday market, Santa visits and much more! Stay tuned! |
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Aboriginal Music Week 2009 is a series of concerts and music business workshops. Five evening and three lunch hour concerts in downtown venues are on the agenda along with three afternoon workshops at the Manitoba Music Resource Centre. The concerts feature music of all genres by Aboriginal and Native American artists from across the continent.
By: Stefano Grande, Executive Director
The Downtown BIZ is looking for funky, crafty and delicious merchants to be involved in our holiday market this December. 
