By Grand Central Station
2020-03-11 - 2020-03-29 | Prairie Theatre Exchange, 393 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 9Z9, Canada
Eight musicians and two dancers bring to life a story of love, seen through the lens of one woman’s experience and poetry. One of Canada’s most revered female poets, Elizabeth Smart’s seminal work inspired musicians Matt Peters and Tom Keenan, of local band Heavy Bell, to adapt the poetic novel into a song cycle with all the joy and despair of love. Now, with dancers Carol-Ann Bohrn & Alexandra Garrido, those songs have been crafted into a dance and theatre performance of eloquence and beauty. Set to hauntingly beautiful music, through movements both literal and abstract representations of the lyrics, the words of Elizabeth Smart resonate with relevance and sensuality.
Tuesday: 7pm
Wednesday to Saturday: 8pm
Matinees – Saturday: 3pm | Sunday: 2pm

A Thousand Splendid Suns
2020-03-18 - 2020-04-11 | John Hirsch Mainstage, 174 Market Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0P8, Canada
Based on the bestselling novel A Thousand Splendid Suns, this breathtaking story tells the tale of two remarkable women brought together by heart-wrenching oppression.
During one of the toughest times in Afghanistan’s history, Laila forms an unbreakable bond with her husband’s first wife, Mariam. Together they summon the strength to challenge a tyrannical society and to find hope for a better future.
Written by Khaled Hosseini, award-winning author of The Kite Runner, this harrowing and beautiful story of redemption shows us how love and friendship can sustain the human spirit.

22nd Metropolis Canada Conference - POSTPONED
2020-03-19 - 2020-03-21 | MB
Please contact the organization directly for more information. https://metropolisconference.ca/en/event/winnipeg-metropolis-conference/?view=Summary

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
2020-03-20 - 2020-03-21 | Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1C3, Canada
Tchaikovsky’s elegant and romantic Violin Concerto is so beloved, we often forget it was first considered unplayable. But today’s leading violinists master yesterday’s most fiendish difficulties and have made it an evergreen staple to music lovers. Soloist Vadim Gluzman will perform on the very Stradivari violin which Tchaikovsky had in mind when writing the work.
In his Sixth Symphony, Shostakovich brilliantly expresses the contradictions of his troubled Soviet world. In the words of one writer: ‘If you want light music, you’re going to get it – and with vengeance.’

The Ultimate Dance Experience - POSTPONED
2020-03-20 - 2020-03-22 | MB
Dates & Locations

Shostakovitch’s Sixth Symphony
2020-03-20 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1C3, Canada
Travel behind the scenes at a Friday morning matinee with an open rehearsal and concert performance. Hear the conductor’s introduction the music, a complete performance of the work, and participate in a Q+A – All in one hour!
After the triumph of his Fifth Symphony, Dmitri Shostakovich – Russia’s greatest symphonist – was under intense political and musical scrutiny as to what he would do next. The Sixth showed him triumphantly building on his previous success but also striking out in new directions.
For more information, please click here.

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: Shostakovich’s Sixth Symphony
2020-03-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1C3, Canada
Travel behind the scenes at a Friday morning matinee with an open rehearsal and concert performance. Hear the conductor’s introduction to the music, a complete performance of the work, and participate in a Q+A – All in one hour!
After the triumph of his Fifth Symphony, Dmitri Shostakovich – Russia’s greatest symphonist – was under intense political and musical scrutiny as to what he would do next.
The Sixth showed him triumphantly building on his previous success but also striking out in new directions.
All Matinees begin at 10:30 am on Fridays.
Pre-concert chats begin 25 minutes before each performance on the Piano Nobile.n

THE POWER OF LEADERSHIP
2020-03-20 11:30 - 13:30 | The Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0R3, Canada
THE POWER OF LEADERSHIP
“Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It’s about one life influencing another.” – John C. Maxwell
For those of us fortunate enough to have been touched by a leader or mentor who truly made a positive impact on our life, it’s easy to understand the power and responsibility that lies within leadership.
An effective leader will not only inspire those around him or her to realize their full potential, but also leads by example, creating a ripple effect with the capability to create hundreds, or even thousands of dynamic and effective leaders for generations to come.
As the first female CEO in Manitoba Hydro’s history, Jay Grewal knows the opportunity she has to inspire through leadership, and thrives under the pressure.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Jay’s nearly 30 years of leadership experience, and what it takes to be the type of leader people want to work for.
EVENT PROGRAM
11:30 am – Registration, networking and exhibitor booths
12:00 pm – Program starts
12:15 pm – Lunch service
12:40 pm – Keynote
​1:30 pm – Program ends
For more information, please click here.

Jets vs. Wild
2020-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada

MTYP: Beep
2020-03-20 19:00 - 2020-03-29 16:00 | MB
A slightly sideways tale about unexpected friendship, finding where you fit and learning to mix it up a little.
In Mort’s Village everything has its place, every day is the same and everyone likes it that way. Until one morning, crash, boom, bang… down comes Beep.
What is this annoying interruption to Mort’s breakfast molly melon, who is this noisy robot girl, and how will she find her home?
With Windmill’s trademark design, gentle storytelling, music and puppetry, Beep tells the story of what happens when someone new comes to town.
Ages 3-7
Approximate running time: 35 min.
Performances:
March 20, 7 PM
March 21, 1 PM
March 22, 1PM and 4 PM
March 28, 4 PM* Relaxed performance
March 29, 1 PM and 4 PM
* RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Designed for audiences who would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including individuals on the autism spectrum and individuals with sensory sensitivities. Relaxed performances can also be a good introductory experience for first-time audience members. Though the play will remain unchanged, small modifications will be made such as reducing loud noises and effects. The house lights in the theatre will also be adjusted so that individuals can come and go from the theatre as needed, and designated break areas will be available for use during the performance.

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
2020-03-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1C3, Canada
Tchaikovsky’s elegant and romantic Violin Concerto is so beloved, we often forget it was first considered unplayable. But today’s leading violinists master yesterday’s most fiendish difficulties and have made it an evergreen staple to music lovers. We go one further in our concert as soloist Vadim Gluzman will perform on the very Stradivari violin which Tchaikovsky had in mind when writing the work.
In his Sixth Symphony, Shostakovich brilliantly expresses the contradictions of his troubled Soviet world. In the words of one writer: ‘If you want light music, you’re going to get it – and with vengeance’.
For more information, please click here.
