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Wednesday, March 14th, 2007

...and a Movie!


Cinematheque entry image

Cinematheque is Winnipeg's home of independent and home-grown Canadian film. Located at 100 Arthur Street in Winnipeg's industry-friendly Exchange District, it has boasted many an impressive marquis. Beginning March 16, Cinematheque and the Winnipeg Film Group are conducting a two-day "guerrilla filmmaking" challenge, the aptly named 48 Hour Film Contest. Registration takes place on March 16, and films in duration of 3-5 ...

Monday, February 26th, 2007

Club Regent Hotel and Casino


It doesn't matter if it is +30 or -30 if you need something to do on a evening in Winnipeg why not try hitting up the casino! There is nothing like taking twenty dollars into the casino, exchanging it for piles of nickels, and spending an evening winning and losing some cash. If pulling a lever isn't really your style, try your hand black jack or poker, or if you ...

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

It's "DineAbout" That Time Again!


royalcrown.jpgCiao! Magaine's annual restaurant event, DineAbout Winnipeg, has once again made a successful city-wide kickoff. The event features some of the city's hottest restaurants, including the famed Royal crown (pictured right). Diners may choose from one to several predetermined menus, valued between $15-$35. DineAbout is scheduled to run January 30 - February 8, 2007. Bon appetit!

Sara's Top Ten DineAbout Restaurants

Wasabi
Amici
Dessert Sinsations
Ivory
The Current
Cafe Carlo
Taste of Sri Lanka
In Ferno's
Velvet Glove
La ...

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

Festival du Voyageur


Snow Tunnel 2006 - Photo by Janice Gelona
Photo by: Janice Gelona

Every year in the dead of winter, people from Winnipeg and around the world come out of hiding for a week and a half to flock to The Festival du Voyageur. Officially the Festival is a celebration of Canada's rich French heritage and culture. There are arts and crafts for kids, you ...

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

CSI: Manitoba Museum


CSI post

Unless you've spent the past seven years under a rock, you are most likely harbouring some resentment towards the forensic scientists (ok, ok...the casts) of CBS's assorted CSI teams. What makes them so special that they deserve a job that much cooler than your own? Well, if you're kickin' around Winnipeg between now and May 28, stop living vicariously through Grissom and get your butt in to ...

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Winnipeg New Years Eve Parties


The big night is almost upon us, and the big question is: What is there to do in Winnipeg on New Year's Eve?

I've put together a list of lots of places to party, rock out, dance, and just chill out for New Years Eve.

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

RWO does Peter Pan


The Royal Winnipeg Ballet will be performing everybody's favorite Peter Pan between December 22 - 31.

New for the Holidays! Disney move over as the choreographer of the magical family ballet The Toy Castle unveils his new adaptation of one of the greatest stories ever told. Perfect for families and anyone who doesn’t want to grow up, Peter Pan is a magical flight filled with family entertainment, fantasy ...