Report from the Winnipeg New Music Festival – Evening 7: Give yourself to it
Stamina is involved when you take in every concert at the WNMF, and perhaps naps, and also careful planning, especially if you have a kid… Read More
Report from the Winnipeg New Music Festival – Evening 6: Sound never dies
Sound never dies. That’s what the audience at the Pan Am Pool for WNMF concert six was told, and this helped tremendously with an approach… Read More
Chef Tips 101: 10 easy steps to make dinnertime a breeze
Life is busy! We are constantly trying to eat healthier and fit more into our schedules. Making a homemade meal is easily put on the… Read More
Report from the Winnipeg New Music Festival – Evening 5: It’s about time for the theremin to show up
By the fifth day of the WNMF, new music fatigue is in evidence. Is this what it feels like to be an entrant in a… Read More
Report from the Winnipeg New Music Festival – Evening 4: Just people and music
“What is twenty-first century music?” This was the question briefly debated by composer Derek Charke and conductor/composer Gary Kulesha during the Tuesday, January 26 program… Read More
Report from the Winnipeg New Music Festival – Evening 3: Poignant humming, excellent beards
On Monday, January 25, the New Music Festival headed over to Westminster United Church for an evening of works featuring vocal ensembles. In terms of… Read More
Report from the Winnipeg New Music Festival – Evening 2: Chord sticks and crockery
My favourite Winnipeg New Music Festival moment, by far, occurred in 2004. Somehow the organizers convinced the esteemed Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt, to attend. In… Read More
Report from the Winnipeg New Music Festival – Evening 1: Happy twigs
One of many reasons to turn up for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s New Music Festival is that no one really knows how it’s all going… Read More
The beauty of the beet
Beets get a bad rap. This earthy vegetable is under used and often labelled as unpleasant. The issue is most likely not beets themselves, but rather the person behind the vegetable. Read More
5 things you absolutely must know today
Subscribe to 5 Things You Absolutely Must Know Today Email Address: Taz Stuart interim leader of new political party Former Winnipeg entomologist Taz Stuart, beloved… Read More
The long battle ahead: Brian Pallister and the ailing Progressive Conservative brand
The conventional wisdom in Manitoba suggests that the province is on the precipice of a sea change in its political culture. After 17 years of… Read More
Nice women do want the vote
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Rescue Me: Charlotte, Mike and Meghan
The decision to adopt an animal from an animal shelter or rescue is not only a brave decision, but an incredibly important one. Every day,… Read More
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Subscribe to 5 Things You Absolutely Must Know Today Email Address: Great news for craft brewers in Manitoba Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries has earmarked up… Read More
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Warm up with this cozy classic: beer and cheddar soup
Winter is in full swing and the temperatures have plummeted wildly below zero. Warm up with this classic soup. This recipe is simple and easy… Read More