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SUMMARY:ART TALK/ART WALK: 'Unveiling the Universe through Kosmic Art'
DESCRIPTION:On First Friday\, July 5 we present: \n‘Unveiling the Universe through Kosmic Art’ with Shay\, an Indigenous visual artist based in Treaty 1 territory of Canada.\nHosted by Jasmine Tara\, this event will showcase Shay’s dreamy\, mystical artworks inspired by nature and the universe. \nHer ethereal world filled with vibrant colours and unique character designs has attracted over 60\,000 Instagram followers. \nExperience the meditative and healing flow of her creations\, spanning ink\, acrylic\, gouache\, watercolour\, beadwork\, t-shirt designs\, thread art\, clay\, digital art\, murals\, and collage.\nDon’t miss this chance to get lost in Shay’s imaginative universe! \nIn-person + streamed live on Instagram\nFree entry / Cash bar / Snacks \nThe Output\n2nd fl\, 100 Arthur St.\nThe Artspace Building\nElevator access at King St. entrance\n5:30 pm • Doors Open\n6 pm • ART TALK\n7:15 pm • Guided ART WALK to a selection of Exchange District Galleries & Studios \nArt Talk/Art Walk is presented by First Fridays in the Exchange with the generous support of The Winnipeg Art Council and The Manitoba Arts Council.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/art-talk-art-walk-unveiling-the-universe-through-kosmic-art/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240711T120000
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SUMMARY:201 Summer Concert Series: Joe Curtis
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 11 at the plaza with Joe Curtis! Joe’s music has been warmly described as an intimate and compelling blend of roots\, rock\, folk\, pop\, and blues. See you all there! Relocated to 201 Portage Concourse
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/201-summer-concert-series-joe-curtis/
LOCATION:201 Portage Food Court\, 201 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, R3B 3K6
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240717T120000
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SUMMARY:Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
DESCRIPTION:For 12 days\, from July 17 to 28\, venues across the city will host an array of indie theatre performances from comedy\, to improv\, to drama. \nThe heart of the festival is the Bell MTS Outdoor Stage (aka the Cube) in Old Market Square. Here\, in the historic cultural hub of the city’s Exchange District\, you can enjoy free music and “pass the hat” entertainment; exciting street performers will take the stage throughout the day\, every day\, performing death-defying stunts or winning you over with comedy. Or join a noon-hour concert series that takes place each day to brighten your lunch hour. Then at 8pm until midnight\, featured bands take the stage and turn the Square into one big dance party.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/winnipeg-fringe-theatre-festival-7/2024-07-17/
LOCATION:Old Market Square\, 275 Bannatyne Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240728T200000
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SUMMARY:AWOL - RibbitRePublic Theatre
DESCRIPTION:𝐀𝗪𝐎𝐋: 𝟐 𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 & 𝐆𝐎 𝐓𝐎 𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋  \nCyril doesn’t like old people\, which is a shame because he is one. When he learns his estranged granddaughter\, Lily\, has her big break with her thrash metal band\, Abscess\, he and his friend Neville are determined to show up and support her. Neither of them will ever be the same again. \nThe 2023 run of AWOL was 100% SOLD OUT! Get your tickets early!\n5 STARS “Comedy gold” – Edmonton Journal\n“Screamingly funny” – UMFM
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/awol-ribbitrepublic-theatre/
LOCATION:King’s Head Pub\, 120 King St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240718T120000
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SUMMARY:201 Summer Concert Series: Doug McArthur
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 18 at the plaza with Doug McArthur! Doug has captivated audiences through his dynamic performances and has written and released two albums and one EP\, toured Western Canada\, playing headlining shows and festivals! See you there! (Rain location – 201 Portage Concourse)
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/201-summer-concert-series-doug-mcarthur/
LOCATION:201 Portage Plaza\, 201 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 3K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240718T163000
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SUMMARY:History of the Exchange Tour
DESCRIPTION:As a part of the Winnipeg Fringe Festival\, the Exchange District BIZ will be offering History of the Exchange walking tours on July 18\, 19\, 20\, 23\, 24\, 25\, 26 + 27. \nTours will depart daily from Bijou Park (492 Main Street) at 12PM\, 2PM & 4PM. Tours will not run on Sundays. \nWalk up to the Exchange District BIZ tent at Bijou Park prior to these times to reserve your spot. Tours will leave promptly on time. \nTours will be 30 mins long\, for a reduced fee of $5 per person. \nHistory of the Exchange \nWalk the cobblestone streets and experience the vibrant\, bustling history of the Exchange District. Learn about Newspaper Row and turn-of-the-century banks. Get to know the famous and unsung characters who made Winnipeg the city it is today\, with a focus on the many theatre buildings in the Exchange for Fringe Festival! \nPrefer a longer tour? Sign up for a full-length walking tour with the full stories here: https://exchangedistrict.org/historic-walking-tours-2/
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/history-of-the-exchange-tour/2024-07-18/
LOCATION:Bijou Park\, 492 Main St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B1B7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240719T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240720T020000
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SUMMARY:Goths & Freaks: Banish The Sun
DESCRIPTION:Ogremind & Strange Things Emporium present a Goths & Freaks event\, BANISH THE SUN\, A Midsummer Nights Goth Dance Party!\nGet out of the Sunlight\, and dance into the Dark to the Coolest in Alternative\, Goth\, Industrial\, Synth\, EBM\, New Wave\, Dark Wave\, Punk & Dark Metal with Your Hosts & Deejays\, EVIL BASTARD & EVIL CAT!\n– Doors Open with Lasers & Fog blasting at 9 pm!\n– Cover is $10\n– 18+ Event.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/goths-freaks-banish-the-sun/
LOCATION:Royal Albert Arms\, 48 Albert St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1E7\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240728
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
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SUMMARY:5-Step Guide to Being German
DESCRIPTION:Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now you can\, as German comedian Paco Erhard teaches you how. \nSold out worldwide\, this multi-award-winning show finally returns to Winnipeg – even funnier and with new jokes from eight years touring Canada and the US. You will laugh. if you want. Zis is not an order. \n5 STARS “stand-up genius” – Endinburgh Guide\n4.5 STARS “one of Fringe’s best. He often sells out\, so purchase your tickets quickly.” – Edmonton Journal\n“Chaotically hilarious” – Orlando Weekly\n“One of the best cultural comedians in the world” – Broadway World \nSHOWTIMES\nTue July 23 – 4:30 PM\nWed July 24 – 2:30 PM\nThu July 25 – 12:45 PM\nFri July 26 – 6:00 PM\nSat July 27 – 11:00 AM
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/5-step-guide-to-being-german/
LOCATION:Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre John Hirsch Mainstage\, 174 Market Avenue\, Winnipeg\, R3B 0P8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paco Erhard":MAILTO:cortney@germancomedy.com
GEO:49.8984832;-97.13675
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240529T202832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T192857Z
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SUMMARY:Politically Drawn
DESCRIPTION:In a world of information overload and shrinking attention spans\, political cartoons survive—communicating events\, and spurring debate around ideas. Political cartoons are comments on politics\, politicians and current events. Drawn with a mixture of satire\, humour and criticism\, these cartoons are part of the political discourse in an open and democratic society. At a minimum\, they hopefully provide a laugh. In other cases they shine light on important political and social matters\, deserving of wider awareness and discussion. In an increasingly polarized society\, reactions to political cartoons range from laughter\, through indifference and into anger. These reactions highlight the power of ideas—especially of ideas presented as easily read political cartoons.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/politically-drawn/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Miller":MAILTO:jordan@cre8ery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240725T130000
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SUMMARY:201 Summer Concert Series: Gary Gach
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 25 at the plaza with Gary Gach! From the Winnipeg outfit Jivetown and GGB\, Gary has catalogue of over 60 originals and 400+ covers from the 60s till now\, guaranteed songs for everyone. See you all there! (Rain location – 201 Portage Concourse)
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/201-summer-concert-series-gary-gach/
LOCATION:201 Portage Plaza\, 201 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 3K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240730T130000
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SUMMARY:201 Talks: Creating Hygge Goals
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Danish concept of Hygge; infuse your life with the philosophy of comfort and well-being. This FREE session will cover the essentials of setting Hygge goals\, offering strategies to enhance relaxation\, joy\, and mindfulness in routine activities.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/201-talks-creating-hygge-goals/
LOCATION:201 Portage Conference Centre\, 201 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, R3B 3K6
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240801T130000
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SUMMARY:201 Summer Concert Series: JD Edwards - LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a LIVE performance at the plaza with one of the most energetic and talented writers and performers in Winnipeg. You may have seen award winning musician JD in his other projects JD Edwards Band\, Dry Bones\, or his most recent successful duo The Small Glories! (Rain location: 201 Portage Concourse/Food Court).
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/201-summer-concert-series-jd-edwards-live/
LOCATION:201 Portage Plaza\, 201 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 3K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240802T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240729T184926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T184926Z
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SUMMARY:FIRST FRIDAYS in the EXCHANGE
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a midsummer night’s stroll through the incredible creative community in the Exchange! \nGalleries\, Artist-Run Centres\, Studios\, Shops + Museums are open late to welcome your visit. \nThe website link takes you to a map and all the fine details for a wonderful First Friday evening.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/first-fridays-in-the-exchange-32/
LOCATION:The Exchange District\, The Exchange
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
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SUMMARY:Jason Lujan | Expanded Dreaming
DESCRIPTION:Jason Lujan | Expanded Dreaming\nAugust 2 – September 14\, 2024 \nOpening reception: Friday\, August 2nd\, 2024 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm\nArtist Talk and Livestream: Saturday\, August 3rd from 1:00 – 2:00 pm \nExpanded Dreaming features artwork that integrates Indigenous sensibilities in tandem with transnational experiences and aesthetics. Central to this exhibition is the notion of the travelling pilgrim\, wandering mendicant\, and the metaphor of open-air market as dominant aesthetic. In collecting goods and people from around the world\, capitalism itself has the characteristics of an assemblage. Just as previous generations of Indigenous artists responded to the introduction of modern art making materials such as synthetic paint to record\, recode\, and reframe traditional ideas and put forth new ideas\, the art in this exhibition emphasize transitive zones involving the processes of the unfamiliar becoming familiar\, or the process of restoration becoming a creative endeavor. \nJason Lujan \nJason Lujan is originally from Marfa\, Texas. He brings the experience of a 20 year career as an artist and arts administrator in New York City managing departments with the Dia Foundation\, Museum of Modern Art\, United Nations\, Park Avenue Armory\, and Metropolitan Museum of Art. \nJason has contributed to\, planned\, constructed\, and managed productions and exhibitions by Ryoji Ikeda; Royal Shakespeare Company; Tom Sachs; Merce Cunningham; Janet Cardiff; Ann Hamilton; Paul McCarthy; Marina Abramovic; Douglas Gordon; Martin Creed; Taryn Simon; Herzog & DeMueron; Ai Wei Wei; The Met’s Costume Institute Ball; Art of Native America: The Charles and Valerie Diker Collection; Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Church; Camp: Notes on Fashion\, and more. \nAssociated projects involve assisting with fashion runway installations for Chanel\, Yves Saint Laurent\, Tommy Hilfiger\, Marc Jacobs\, and Y3\, among others.\nAs an artist\, he creates tools for understanding and interpreting the processes by which different cultures approach each other as a result of travel and communication. Largely integrating visual components rooted in North American and Asia\, the work focuses on the possibilities and limitations of the exchanging of ideas\, meanings\, and values\, questioning the concepts of authorship and authenticity. Jason is represented by Toronto galleries MKG127 and\, as the collaborative project Native Art Department International\, by Patel Brown.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/jason-lujan-expanded-dreaming/
LOCATION:Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery\, Urban Shaman Gallery\, 203-290 McDermot Ave\, Winnipeg\, R3B 0T2
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240803T000000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Pop Up @ Little Brown Jug
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! You don’t want to miss this one. August 2nd\, First Fridays\, Little Brown Jug Patio and Taproom\, 6PM-12AM\nNew apparel drop – Marc Kuegle\nPhoto exhibition – Scott Zielke\nAcoustic set – The Good Sky Woman\nDJ sets – Arayuh\, TONY4QR\, Boogey The Beat\nFood – La Taqueria Mexican Street Tacos
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/first-fridays-pop-up-little-brown-jug-2/
LOCATION:Little Brown Jug Brewing Co\, 336 William Avenue\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Networking,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240826T160425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T160427Z
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SUMMARY:201 Portage Mini Market on the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, August 6 and August 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a delightful showcase of local vendors and artisans. In case of rain or extreme heat\, we’ll relocate indoors to the Conference Centre\, next to the food court on concourse level. \nList of Vendors:\n• Magic Attic Witchy Inspired Gemstone Jewelry\n• Macramé Kraft Korner\n• Posie Creations\n• Bint’ Chem Products & Services\n• Bosko’s Exotic Boards\n• Liv 2 Bake Gluten Free\n…And more vendors to be added!
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/201-portage-mini-market-on-the-plaza/2024-08-06/
LOCATION:201 Portage Plaza\, 201 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 3K6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240612T190203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T190203Z
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SUMMARY:Extra Ordinary
DESCRIPTION:Extra Ordinary is a story about a plain bike that accidentally changed everything\, i.e. opened up a whole new world for Juanita\, cruising through old Winnipeg neighbourhoods on a new-old bike\, feeling like a kid at 55\, seeing her familiar surroundings with new eyes. This show is about doing new things that are old\, enjoying ordinary adventures\, and it is about practicing how to get out of the house to breathe the air and look at the sky every day\, appreciating a regular job and ordinary days where ordinary things happen. \nExtra Ordinary is also about figuring out how to become visible while struggling with apocalyptic levels of anxiety because staying invisible feels so much safer. What surrounds you on these walls is her daily anchoring exercise\, one manifestation of learning how to fight addiction and achieve balance\, i.e to become ordinary. This is a quest for ordinary\, to have as much ordinary as possible\, to become extra ordinary. This is about practicing gratitude and juggling more of everything with less energy while the clock ticks faster into forever. This art is about THIS moment\, right NOW\, and it is about sailing on a bike (a.k.a. lifeboat) close to other people\, making connections to make the journey easier\, shedding unnecessary baggage to prepare for the home stretch. \nThe “home stretch” in this case is in Winnipeg\, which is located within Treaty No. 1 Territory\, the traditional lands of the Anishinabe (Ojibway)\, Ininew (Cree)\, Anisininew (Oji-Cree)\, Dene\, and Dakota\, and it is the birthplace and National Homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. Awareness of other peoples’ historic and ongoing relationships to this land is part of cultivating a broader and more nuanced experience of place\, learning how to see what we haven’t seen before from someone else’s perspective. \nA plain bike is the central theme of constant movement through the spaces we call home. Other key themes are cats\, trees\, water\, Winnipeg\, birds\, fishing spiders\, and our beloved solar system. Smoke\, fire\, flood\, and meteors are always present because they represent chaos\, along with the Covid virus which is literally everywhere\, including space. Sound is key\, too\, the hum of Winnipeg\, the sounds of the clunky old bike and a neighbourhood filled with birds and people going about their days. \nThis was a labour of love\, and it was a labour of dogged perseverance through trial and error\, figuring out how to take photos while biking\, then how to print them. The 20×20 inch wood panels required a lot of prep work and Juanita drew the background star-field\, which she then printed and transferred to each panel\, moving Captain James Kirk (the cat) around a central axis. After each star-field was applied\, there were many layers of paint and layers of clear pouring medium that followed\, embedded with objects that “move” from one panel to the next. Juanita wanted to create a 3D effect that works if the viewer moves past quickly or stops for a closer look. Above all\, she hopes her work will be fun for you to see\, a break from the heavy things we’ve all got to carry.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/extra-ordinary/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Miller":MAILTO:jordan@cre8ery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240711T143253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T143253Z
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SUMMARY:201 Summer Concert Series: Andrina Turenne - LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, August 8 at the plaza for a LIVE performance by Andrina Turenne! Andrina is a singer\, songwriter\, and musician born and raised in St Boniface\, Manitoba with strong ties to her Métis and Francophone roots. Her sound is largely shaped by the rich musical traditions of her hometown of Winnipeg. (Rain location: 201 Portage Concourse/Food Court).
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/201-summer-concert-series-andrina-turenne-live/
LOCATION:201 Portage Plaza\, 201 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 3K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240809T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240725T144126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T144126Z
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SUMMARY:The Death Tour Screening
DESCRIPTION:Each winter\, when the lakes freeze over\, a motley gang of professional wrestlers leaves Winnipeg on a one-of-a-kind wrestling trip through remote Indigenous communities of Northern Manitoba. Wrestling insiders call it the ‘Death Tour’ – both for the physical hardships endured on the road and the emotional toll it takes on those who experience it. \nThe Death Tour\, written and directed by Stephan Peterson and co-directed by Sonya Ballantyne\, is a road trip movie like none other which takes viewers on an epic journey to a part of the world rarely captured on camera. \nAugust 9 includes Special Post-Screening Q+A with\nWriter/Director Stephan Peterson\, Co-Director Sonya Ballantyne\nIconic Wrestling Promoter Tony Condello\nWrestler Sage Morin “The Matriarch”\nWrestler Sean Dunster “Massive Damage”\nand Wrestler Levi Night
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/the-death-tour-screening/2024-08-09/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winnipeg Film Group":MAILTO:training@winnipegfilmgroup.com
GEO:49.8980272;-97.1408817
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240711T143250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T143250Z
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SUMMARY:201 Summer Concert Series: Gator Beaulieu - LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a LIVE performance at the plaza on Thursday\, August 15 by Gator Beaulieu. Nominated for a Native American Music Award 2022 nominee Gator will captivate you with his unique sound and authentic style of music interweaving his love of country ballads\, blues and honky tonk sounds. (Rain location: 201 Portage Concourse/Food Court).
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/201-summer-concert-series-gator-beaulieu-live/
LOCATION:201 Portage Plaza\, 201 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 3K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240711T143247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T143247Z
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SUMMARY:201 Summer Concert Series: Mark Lefebvre - LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the plaza on Thursday\, August 22 for LIVE performance by Mark Lefebvre! Whether it is through his visual art\, as a storyteller\, through his humour or as a singer-songwriter\, Mark invites us along in his quest to unmask what is real by intensifying the colours of everyday life to go beyond the background noise. (Rain location: 201 Portage Concourse/Food Court).
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/201-summer-concert-series-mark-lefebvre-live/
LOCATION:201 Portage Plaza\, 201 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 3K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240711T143244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T143244Z
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SUMMARY:201 Summer Concert Series: The Prairie Joggers - LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final LIVE performance of the season with The Prairie Joggers scheduled at the plaza on Thursday\, August 29. The Prairie Joggers are a gritty folk-rock band out of Winnipeg\, Manitoba. Blending warm electric guitar\, raw vocals and dampened drums\, the Joggers form a thick vintage sound that cushions their bleak but not entirely hopeless lyrical themes. (Rain location: 201 Portage Concourse/Food Court).
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/201-summer-concert-series-the-prairie-joggers-live/
LOCATION:201 Portage Plaza\, 201 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 3K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240905T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240612T190207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T190207Z
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SUMMARY:Outside of the Box
DESCRIPTION:Go down memory lane with JoAnne’s paintings\, influenced by her Icelandic heritage and life on a dairy farm in the fifties. She is very connected to nature which determines her choice of subject matter. \nJulia’s championing of women artists through the ages comes from her feeling of their sparse representation in the art world. That’s why they are created in the form of portraits. She came to know their stories while she painted them in her studio that is surrounded by her companion trees.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/outside-of-the-box/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Miller":MAILTO:jordan@cre8ery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240906T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240904T172523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T172523Z
UID:51882-1725642000-1725656400@exchangedistrict.org
SUMMARY:FIRST FRIDAYS in the EXCHANGE
DESCRIPTION:Serving the September 6 FIRST FRIDAYS in the EXCHANGE: \nOn the 1st Friday of each month\, Galleries\, Artist-Run Centres\, Studios\, Shops + Museums stay open late at this free event in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. \nClick the link to see the details for over 40 events\, including free Art Talks\, and download or print out the Tour Map. \nEnjoy!
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/first-fridays-in-the-exchange-33/
LOCATION:The Exchange District\, The Exchange
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Retail,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Fridays in the Exchange Inc.":MAILTO:firstfridayswinnipeg@hotmail.com
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Exchange District The Exchange;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Exchange:geo:-87.6529065,41.9397912
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240906T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240904T172518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T220602Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Art Talk with Curator Dr. Riva Symko\, from the WAG-Qaumajuq
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary artists around the globe are concerned about nature in crisis. They are creating transformative artwork\, that is inspiring new ways of seeing our interconnected world. Riva Symko will share examples of creative and impactful artwork which explores the relationship between people\, industry\, economics and politics in climate change. We will see the power of artists to respond to land\, colonialism\, socio-economic\, and environmental issues. Moderator Susan Freig and Riva’s conversation will show how their work inspires\, guides\, and leads to change.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/first-fridays-art-talk-with-curator-dr-riva-symko-from-the-wag-qaumajuq/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Fridays in the Exchange Inc.":MAILTO:firstfridayswinnipeg@hotmail.com
GEO:49.8980272;-97.1408817
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=100 Arthur St. 100 Arthur St. Winnipeg R3B1H3;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 Arthur St.:geo:-97.1408817,49.8980272
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240822T215355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T215704Z
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SUMMARY:DOWNTOWN DIVA ENSEMBLE
DESCRIPTION:On September 6th\, The Centennial Concert Hall lobby will be filled with sound and movement for the first ever Downtown Diva Ensemble! This unique collaboration will feature local drag performers and vocalists accompanied by Musicians of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.  \nThis free event is a glamorous takeover of the concert hall’s front steps and lobby as part of First Fridays in the Exchange led by the Musicians of WSO to bring in the public inside. The doors open at 6 PM with an outdoor drag show at 6:30 then the official show begins at 7 PM. \n“We look forward to showcasing the cultural and artistic talent which thrives in our downtown area.  Come meet and mingle with us and our business partners in our beautiful Centennial Concert Hall:  join us as we commemorate a new season of music\, theater and dance.” – Alex of The Musicians of the WSO \nThis event is produced by Synonym Art Consultation\, NDP Manitoba Caucus\, Musicians of WSO and The Exchange District Biz 
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/downtown-diva-ensemble/
LOCATION:Centennial Concert Hall\, 555 Main St\, Winnipeg
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ORGANIZER;CN="Exchange District BIZ":MAILTO:info@exchangedistrict.org
GEO:49.8993484;-97.1370698
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240826T160420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T160420Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Days Manitoba
DESCRIPTION:Culture Days Manitoba is embracing a multi-week celebration from September 20 – October 13\, 2024. Hundreds of free events will take place province-wide\, animating cultural institutions\, and the artists right in your own backyard. \nFrom Churchill down to Altona\, events will highlight the cultural fabric of Manitoba\, presenting a “behind the scenes” point of view of arts and culture. Whether through workshops for Student Day at The Forks\, soapstone carving in Flin Flon\, Dauphin’s Yardfringe or Illuminating the Night at Nuit Blanche – you will find something that amazes\, inspires or simply brings a smile to your face. Create\, share\, and celebrate – join us for Culture Days 2024!
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/culture-days-manitoba-5/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culture Days Manitoba":MAILTO:mb@culturedays.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240612T190209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T190209Z
UID:50082-1727348400-1729011600@exchangedistrict.org
SUMMARY:Artisthood
DESCRIPTION:As a child I always felt I was able to express myself with art. Words were never my friend. Reading was never as enjoyable as it was to others\, math and most sciences were tolerated\, French and physics class were suffering. The only time I felt like I was intelligent\, confident and truly myself was when I was creating something. Over the years I have done a little bit of everything. I took up beading in high school and even sold my jewelry in some craft fairs. I studied and practiced photography during my undergrad and ventured into wedding photography. Theatre design allowed me to explore a large cross section of skills\, technical drafting\, model making\, costume rendering\, sculpting with form and even light. During the pandemic I sold paint poured coasters with a good friend. But all of these practices eventually turned into a chore. I enjoyed the process of creating and expression\, and still do. They truly brought me joy. But the product of my work was for others. The jewelry was made for others to wear. The photos were taken to celebrate others special days\, the set and costume designs were for others to act on and to wear\, the coasters were sold as a means during the pandemic. And that was enough\, for a while at least. \nWhen I became a mother\, that changed. Motherhood is hard. Motherhood during a global pandemic is even harder. I returned to work after 9 months of maternity leave with my first son. Four months later my father died. One month after that the world shut down and I was cut off from my creative outlet\, my job. Needless to say\, my mental health suffered. I didn’t realize how much I needed a creative outlet. It was during that time that I first picked up a pallet knife. I had always been intimidated by it\, thinking it was beyond my skill set. But as I spread the paint across a canvas for the first time\, it felt right. It felt like me. It is easy to lose yourself in motherhood and I definitely did for a while. Taking care of small humans consumes your identity and your time. In the rare instances when you do find time for yourself\, you are exhausted. When I take the time to paint\, I am taking back a piece of myself\, remembering who I am as an individual\, feeling at home\, enjoying something I am good at. It is meditative\, it brings me joy\, it brings me peace\, it brings me confidence. It is just for me. \nThere is nothing complicated about these paintings. There is no deeper meaning. I don’t have time for anything more than that. Ultimately what it comes down to is “I like to paint and flowers are pretty”.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/artisthood/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Miller":MAILTO:jordan@cre8ery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240925T153824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T154327Z
UID:52458-1727546400-1727550000@exchangedistrict.org
SUMMARY:Skate Spot Session One
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Nuit Blanche for the official launch of the new Skate Spot behind the Cube at Old Market Square! \nWatch the crew from SK8 Skates bring the Spot to life with a showcase of tricks and lines\, and then stick around to explore and ride this unique space for yourself. \nThe Skate Spot may be small\, but it’s been crafted by skaters for skaters and built to inspire creativity and provide fun challenges at all levels. \nCome out\, bring your board\, and be part of the first session.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/skate-spot-session-one/
LOCATION:Old Market Square\, 275 Bannatyne Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1H9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Exchange District BIZ":MAILTO:info@exchangedistrict.org
GEO:49.8983902;-97.1402538
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240929T030000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174631
CREATED:20240916T154023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T154153Z
UID:51795-1727546400-1727578800@exchangedistrict.org
SUMMARY:Nuit Blanche Winnipeg
DESCRIPTION:Nuit Blanche Winnipeg is fast approaching! September 28th\, 6pm – late\, we are hosting an exciting night of contemporary art installations\, performances\, Winnipeg’s most venerated art institutions\, independent curators and 30\,000 art animators in one night – we can’t wait! \nThis year our celebration will focus on four zones: \nThe Exchange District\nDowntown (The WAG-Qaumajuq\, The Canadian Museum for Human Rights)\nThe Forks\nSt. Boniface \nWe encourage you to take in these events as a pedestrian. Walk\, bike\, roll\, or any creative way you can consider to visit our exhibits. If you need help reaching different zones throughout the evening we offer a free of charge Trolley or Water Bus service from 6pm – midnight. \nNuit Blanche Winnipeg is a free nighttime exploration and celebration of contemporary art held in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District and Downtown. \nEvents in the Exchange District: https://culturedays.ca/en/collections/5568ec33-7e01-4399-ae6c-b69e4b597ade
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/nuit-blanche-winnipeg-6/
LOCATION:Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Movie / Film,Performing Arts,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culture Days Manitoba":MAILTO:mb@culturedays.ca
GEO:49.8954221;-97.1385145
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