It’s a great line-up this year! If you think you might go, stop thinking and buy a ticket!
PS. Also, last day for filing your taxes. Less fun but necessary. ;)
Sunday, April 22, 2012 @ 7 PM - Aqua Books
Tickets: $10/$5 students
An evening of original songs from singer-storytellers Rayannah Kroeker, Margaret Howison and Tim Elias. The intimate setting of the Aqua Books theatre is a perfect place to hear these musical stories play out. Each song is individual, personal, and equal part truth and lie.
$10/$5 Students
When I travel, people often ask me about my hometown, and the arts and culture scene is always something I emphasize.
I flopped onto my bed and decided to check my email. Opened up hotmail and found this:
Me: Oh cool! Flying Fox must have sent out a thank you in their newsletter for everyone who attended their tour.
-Opens email-
Then I find this:
So I sat there for a good couple of minutes with my mouth open staring at my screen.
They just gave me the rest of their album for free.
Two thoughts on this:
- I feel super guilty for not buying the rest of their album. I adore their music but I really only wanted the one song because I knew what it sounded like. I was planning on going back and listening to the rest later.
- Does this mean they know who I am?
I did have an awesome conversation with their bassist, but…
Anyway, I plan to send them a thank you email later today.
Seriously guys, I was freaking out. I’m still freaking out. But because of their awesomeness this will once again be a Flying Fox promotion post.
Go check them out at their website!
http://flyingfoxandthehuntergatherers.com/store.php
Here you can listen to all of their music before buying their songs (which are only $1.00 each!).
They’re also on myspace. There you can listen to their songs as well as see a few of their music videos!
http://www.myspace.com/flyingfoxandthehuntergatherers
Anyway, they’re an awesome band and they obviously love talking to their fans!
March 30 - April 1, 2012
Kickoff party, slam poetry, book readings, acoustic music, DIY talks, presentations, and demos, and awesome handmade vendors!
(Source: karapassey)
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Read-a-thon continues until 4 PM!
Book Social starts at 4 PM
Admission to Book Social: $10 / pay as you can & free for children
SUPPORT VOLUME 2
24 READ-A-THON AND FIRST EVER BOOK SOCIAL
English 3120, Practicum in Literacy, Language and Literacy at the University of Winnipeg is fundraising to support the publication of Volume 2 of The Past is Another Country. The first volume, published in 2011, represents the writing of New Canadians who were members of Finding Your Voice (FYV), a program which develops writing and English-language skills through story making and conversation circles. The collection, which also includes English as Additional Language resources, has been distributed freely locally and nationally. It represents the experiences of writers from China, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Korea, Macedonia, Nigeria, the Philippines, Poland, Taiwan, and Uzbekistan.
UPCOMING VOLUME 2 Fundraising Events:
Read-a-Thon
Friday, March 9th at 4:00 pm to Saturday, March 10 at 4:00 pm
Bulman Centre, Mezzanine The University of Winnipeg
Open to all readers.
VOLUME 2 Concert with Fred Penner, Bog River, and Friends Saturday, March 10th at 4:00 p.m.
Bulman Centre, The University of Winnipeg
$10 and/pay as you can. Children are free.
Contact Jackie Gudz at 612-0201 or volume.voice.2@gmail.com for tickets or more information!
Runs until Sunday, February 26, 2012
Admission: See below
I’ve been to Festival for the last couple of days, and it’s been a blast! Yesterday was particularly fun taking my young nephews and playing outside in this beautiful weather. Toboggan runs, snow tubing, wagon rides, and king of the hill. Last night, the F-Holes played a great show and we danced our butts off in the crowded Cabane à Sucre.
Check out upcoming concerts!
nb. Some Safeway locations are sold out of the pass, but I highly recommend getting it in advance at one of the other locations to avoid the line-ups at Voyageur Park.
nb2. The line-up to get into Cabane à Sucre is terrible. We were in line for an hour yesterday for the F-Holes show.
Buy your Festival du Voyageur 10-day pass now at Safeway!
Voyageur Pass
(10-day pass)
- Adult – $22
- Youth (6-17) – $7
- Child (0-5) – FREE
The Voyageur Pass gives you access to Voyageur Park and free or discounted admissions at all other official sites during the 10 days of Festival du Voyageur.
On sale now at Safeway stores, Club Regent Casino, Festival du Voyageur office, Centre culturel franco-manitobain.
Festival du Voyageur Day Pass
- Adult Day Pass- $13
- Youth (6-17 years old) – $7 (valid for 10 days)
- Children (5 and under) – free
Day passes are only available at the Festival du Voyageur office (233 Provencher Blvd.) and Voyageur Park.
A Night of Original Music
Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ the Folk Exchange
Admission: $2
Doors: 7 PM
Show: 7:30 PM
Open mic: 9:30 PM (six slots)
The Manitoba Independent Songwriters Circle presents A Night of Original Music at The Folk Exchange. Doors 7:00 PM, show 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, followed by six open mic slots to perform two ORIGINAL SONGS! Sign up when you arrive, 211 Bannatyne Ave. Cover $2 for non-performers.
- Thursday, February 23
- Thursday, May 24
#wff2012 #winnipeg #folk #festival (Taken with instagram)
Friday, February 17, 2012 from 10 PM - 1 AM @ Times Change(d)
Tickets: $??
Great night of music for ya! Chris is kicking off the night with a not to be missed solo acoustic set, followed by the F-Holes with special Little Miss’tery guests. Keep the post Festival party going at the Times.
The Blisters
Check out The Blisters live at the Edge Gallery on Tuesday, Feb. 14 for a My Bloody Valentine tribute show and Friday, Feb. 24 with Absent Sound at the Rudolph Rocker.
Visit http://www.theblisters.bandcamp.com.
Still Lights
Still Lights release the EP with a show on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Park Theatre.
Visit http://www.stilllights.com.
Softcore
Hear Softcore’s five song Dissues sampler athttp://www.soundcloud.com/microdreamer/sets/softcore-dissues.
The Burning Kettles
Visit The Burning Kettles online at http://www.myspace.com/brynandtheburningkettles.
Fire and Smoke
Check out Fire and Smoke at this year’s Festival du Voyageur and online athttp://www.fireandsmokemusic.com.
