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SUMMARY:Exchange District Annual Spring Spruce Up
DESCRIPTION:We hope to see you at our 7th annual Exchange District Spring Spruce Up on Friday\, May 2nd!\nWhen: Friday\, May 2nd from 10am – 1pm. \nWhere: Bijou Park – 492 Main St (beside Old Market Square) \nPastries and coffee will be provided for anyone who participates in the Spruce Up. \nCome out\, support your community and help take care of our small corner of the planet! Gloves\, cleaning supplies and litter pickers will be provided. \nAll volunteers will receive a voucher for a FREE beverage to Nonsuch Brewing for post-clean up celebrations! \n 
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/spring-spruce-up-2025/
LOCATION:Bijou Park\, 492 Main St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B1B7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Lights On The Exchange: Poet Box
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of words and light at the Poet Box\, a part of Lights On The Exchange. Prepare to be dazzled as the Poet Box illuminates the streets with carefully curated words\, creating a unique fusion of literature and visual art. Join us for a night of poetic magic\, where the written word takes centre stage in the historic Exchange District\, promising an unforgettable blend of inspiration and illumination. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to be presenting this project with Artspace with this year’s stage installation by Brian Gluck at 123 James Ave (Saintuary Cafe) \nPoets: Tino Hove\, Seream \nPerformance schedule: \nFriday\, February 7th: 6:30pm\, 8pm\nFriday\, March 7th: 7pm\, 8:30pm
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/lights-on-the-exchange-poet-box/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Saintuary Cafe\, 123 James Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 0N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Lights On The Exchange First Friday ArtWalk
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of the Lights on the Exchange festival with a guided walking tour that takes you through the illuminated streets of the Exchange District. Discover the stunning artworks that light up the winter nights and hear the fascinating stories behind each installation. \nEach tour wraps up at Saintuary Café with an intimate poetry reading at the Poet Box\, complete with a complimentary $5 drink voucher to enjoy at the café. \nDress for the weather and prepare to be inspired! \nWhere: Tours begin at 492 Main Street and conclude at 123 James Avenue \nWhen: Tours will run at 6PM & 7:30PM \nDuration: Approximately 1 hour \nCost: $10 per ticket\, which includes a complimentary $5 voucher for Saintuary Café. \nGet your tickets here: https://exchangedistrict.org/lightson-tours/
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/first-friday-lights-on-the-exchange-artwalk/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Exchange District BIZ\, 492 Main St\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1B7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Hot Beverage Week
DESCRIPTION:From December 1-7th\, warm up with various festive beverages crafted with love by the talented baristas\, brewers\, and barkeeps of the Exchange District. You’ll find a delightful range of beverages for whatever you’re in the mood for. Some with a spirited kick\, others with a caffeine boost\, all designed to bring you some warm seasonal joy. \nYou’ve got a whole week to savour these delightful creations and cast your vote for your absolute favourite of the 20 participating locations below starting December 1st! \nSee participating restaurants here: https://exchangedistrict.org/hot-beverage-week-2024/
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/hot-beverage-week-in-the-exchange/
LOCATION:Winnipeg’s Exchange District
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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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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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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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