Let’s Do Something — August 18, 2011

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Today: (August 18)

* 8 a.m. — The Arabian Horse Association’s Canadian National championship will take place at the Keystone Centre with competition times of 8 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

* 9 a.m. — Skydive Manitoba is coming to Brandon! Tandem or solo jumps will be available at Brandon airport from 9 a.m. to sunset. Reservations are required to book a jump. To book, call 204-799-5867 or email info@skydivemanitoba.com for full details.

* 5 p.m. — Virden hosts a kickoff to Rodeo Weekend. The streets are blocked off for a pre-rodeo celebration including a barbecue, pony rides, mechanical bull rides, human chuckwagon races, fashion show and much more for the whole family. Everyone welcome to join the fun.

* 7 p.m. — Music in the Parks presents Mauritius Otentik in Rideau Park.

* 8 p.m. — The Dust Poets will play at the Onanole Community Centre. Tickets are $16 and are available in advance at Poor Michael’s Bookshop. For more info, call 848-4087.

Friday (August 19)

* 8 a.m. — The Arabian Horse Association’s Canadian National championship will take place at the Keystone Centre with competition times of 8 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

* 9 a.m. — Skydive Manitoba is coming to Brandon! Tandem or solo jumps will be available at Brandon airport from 9 a.m. to sunset. Reservations are required to book a jump. To book, call 204-799-5867 or email info@skydivemanitoba.com for full details.

* 4 p.m. — Friday Night Farmers’ Market is back in business for the season at the corner of 18th Street and Richmond Avenue in the Zellers parking lot from 4-7 p.m.

* 6:30 p.m. — Virden Indoor Rodeo and Wild West Daze featuring bull riding, barrel racing and steer wrestling will take place at the Virden multiplex followed by the Coors Light Corral in the Virden multiplex banquet hall from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

* 7:30 p.m. — Meet the Artist — Carolyn Gray at Poor Michael’s Bookshop in Onanole. Carolyn will talk about turning ideas into prose and read from the draft of her new book, “Screaming Mimi.” Free admission.

Saturday (August 20)

* 8 a.m. — Virden Indoor Rodeo and Wild West Daze starts with a pancake breakfast at Legion Hall, followed by a parade at 10 a.m., high school rodeo at 9 a.m., 3D barrel racing 3 p.m., draft horse futurity obstacle course, 3 p.m., rodeo 6:30 p.m., dance featuring Electric Angel at 10 p.m. at the curling rink.

* 8 a.m. — The Arabian Horse Association’s Canadian National championship will take place at the Keystone Centre with competition times of 8 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

* 9 a.m. — Rain or shine — we’ve got you covered in the Brandon Farmers’ Market in The Town Centre parkade every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon featuring fresh vegetables, honey, sugar-free baking, preserves and so much more.

* 9 a.m. — Skydive Manitoba is coming to Brandon! Tandem or solo jumps will be available at Brandon airport from 9 a.m. to sunset. Reservations are required to book a jump. To book, call 204-799-5867 or email info@skydivemanitoba.com for details.

* 9 a.m. — Alzheimer Society’s 16th annual Motorcycle Poker Derby will kickoff with their pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. at Unit 4B-457 Ninth St. (the Alzheimer Society office) and poker derby starting at 10:30 a.m. For further info or to register, call 729-8320 or 1-800-378-6699 or email wmevents@alzheimer.mb.ca or visit www.alzheimer.mb.ca.

* 10 a.m. — Riverbank Discovery Centre Farmers’ Market takes place at the Discovery Centre until 1 p.m.

* 11 a.m. — Halloween comes early to Clear Lake! Get your costumes ready and come celebrate Boo in the Park with trick-or-treating starting at 11 a.m. at participating Wasagaming businesses. Haunted house will be open from 1-3 p.m. in the Park Theatre and an evening movie will be also available in Park Theatre.

* 1:30 p.m. — Manitoba Great Western Harness Racing will take place in Holland.

* 2 p.m. — Harvest Sun Music Festival will take place in Kelwood in support of agriculture in our region. Entertainment for today includes The Rob Waddell Band, Fire and Smoke, children’s performance by Washboard Hank, The Farmers, JD Edwards Band, Olenka and the Autumn Lovers, The Liptonians and Nathan. Tickets are $35; day passes $20 and camping is $15 per person. For more info, visit theharvestsun.com.

* 6 p.m. — A free outdoor concert to celebrate Parks Canada Centennial will take place at Clear Lake with Emerson Drive and special guests Keith and Renée as well as the Latin rhythms of Trio Bembe.

* 8 p.m. — Club 77 Singles monthly dance takes place at the Ukrainian Reading Hall with music by After Eight. Lunch served at 10 p.m. This is western and hard-times dress. Everyone welcome. For more info, call 727-2036 or 748-2401.

Sunday (August 21)

* 9 a.m. — Skydive Manitoba is coming to Brandon! Tandem or solo jumps will be available at Brandon airport from 9 a.m. to sunset. Reservations are required to book a jump. To book, call 204-799-5867 or email info@skydivemanitoba.com for full details.

* 9 a.m. — Virden Indoor Rodeo and Wild West Daze features Draft horse futurity, 9 a.m. at the Virden multiplex; 3D barrel racing, 11 a.m. at the outdoor ring; demolition derby at 1 p.m. and rodeo at 5 p.m.

* Noon — Harvest Sun Music Festival will take place in Kelwood in support of agriculture in our region. Entertainment for today includes The Mike Koop Band, Still Standing, The Puppet Folk (in the big tent), Moody Manitoba Workshop hosted by Keri Latimer and Rick Neufeld, The McKillops, Trio Bembe, Dust Poets, Deep Dark Woods and Chic Camine. Tickets are $35; day passes $20 and camping is $15 per person. For more info, visit theharvestsun.com.

* 1 p.m. — Come join the Souris Glenwood Multicultural Festival street party on Crescent Avenue in Souris. Enjoy cultural food such as Mexican, Scottish, Colombian, Filipino, English and Ukrainian as well as ethnic entertainment from The Island Vibe dance group, a Scottish piper and Ukrainian and Filipino dancers as well as many children’s activities. Free admission.

* 1:30 p.m. — Manitoba Great Western Harness Racing will take place in Holland.

* 2 p.m. — “To Winnie with Love” features Janet Field-Moase and Susan Harper in concert at St. Mary’s Anglican Church. Dessert party to follow. Limited tickets available for $15 by calling 727-3393.

At the clubs

* Lady of the Lake pub — Chameleon Tom Dowden’s Jazzy Horns provide entertainment on Thursday; Enjoy the $5 Taco Bar on Friday from 4-6 p.m. then Holly Walker hits the piano from 6-8 p.m. followed up with some folk noir with F&M at 9 p.m.; A private wedding party takes place on Saturday. Cafe closes to the public at 3:30 p.m.

* Houstons Niteclub — Thursdays is Ladies’ Night featuring a DJ and free cover charge for the ladies all night; Groove Kitchen takes the stage on Friday.

* The 40 — My Darkest Days with Take Me to the Pilot and Brighter Brightest take to the stage on Saturday. Tickets $20. Upcoming: Rock the Block Battle of the Bands takes place Aug. 24. Visit BUSU.ca for more details.

* The Great Western Roadhouse — Join DJ Fo’real and Scotty Miami as they play the hits on Flirt Friday and DJ Fo’real on Sultry Saturday. Doors open at 9 p.m.

* Georgies Patio/Keystone Motor Inn — Nuthin’ But Trouble takes the stage on Friday.

* Double Decker — Local talent Neon Blunt and Fungus Puck with Ontario’s 1971 will entertain on Friday; Regina’s Fur Eel bring their folk/rock on Saturday.

* Crystal Hotel — Badland Bandits perform Friday at 9:30 p.m., Saturday from 4-7 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. Jam with the band on Saturday; free poker Sundays at 2 p.m., Monday and Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

* North Hill — Catch the triple bill with Auroch, Abriosis and Arctic Circle on Sunday at 8 p.m.

At the galleries:

* The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba — Free guided tours hosted every Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tours offered every half hour. In the main gallery: A new exhibition “Bird Radio and the Eames Chair Lounge” by artist Bill Burns runs until Sept. 10. In the community gallery: “Raised Eyebrows: Weird, Strange and Wonderful Album Covers” from the collection of Tony Reid, until Aug. 27.

* The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum at CFB Shilo — A temporary exhibit of portions of the Manitoba Gallery is open and will run until Aug. 30. Hours of operation beginning 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Call 765-3000 extension 3570 for information and to book tours.

* The Daly House Museum — Come browse inside a heritage home that was built by Thomas Mayne Daly, first mayor of Brandon in 1882. We have a new exhibit named “Shades of White” which is a collection of wedding dresses that spans 1875 to 1970. Summer hours: Sunday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. For more info, call 727-1722 or see us on Facebook.

* 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum — Come check our “on loan” Order of Canada medal as well as many other military artifacts at the Brandon Armoury. Open on Tuesdays 9 -11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.

* The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum — Vintage aircraft, tunics, caps, radio equipment and more await. Admission at the door. Open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily.

* PASiG DESiGNS Art Gallery — The gallery is open Monday to Friday for the exhibition. Daily hours will be posted online at pasigdesigns.com/gallery and at 1009 Princess Ave.

* The 2010-11 Arts West Travelling Gallery — The travelling gallery will be on display at Shoal Lake Library until Aug. 22.

* The Brandon General Museum and Archives — Located in the old Manitoba Telephone Building at 19 Ninth St. with the exhibit “A Firm Foundation — Brandon’s Architectural Heritage.” This exhibit will feature images of many of Brandon’s architectural gems. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1-4 p.m. and also on Cruise Nights from noon to 2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.

UPCOMING:

* Aug. 23 — Music in the Parks presents Reflections in Princess Park at 7 p.m.

* Aug. 23-28 — The sixth annual Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival will feature world-class musicians. Artistic director Alexander Tselyakov, James Ehnes, Ian Clarke, Leanne Zacharias, Michael Cain, Greg Gatien and many more. For details, visit clearlakechamberfestival.com.

* Aug. 25 — Music in the Parks presents Rave On! “Buddy Holly Tribute” in Rideau Park at 7 p.m.

* Aug. 25 — 4 on 4 Co-Ed Beach Volleyball Tournament will take place at Mulligan’s Driving Range from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $150 per team which includes social tickets. Proceeds to Birthday Buddies charity. Minimum of one female per team. Registration and social tickets are available at Mulligan’s or at cgoossen@inethome.ca. Register by Aug. 22 at noon. For more info, call Trevor 728-7750 or Cheryl 724-5077.

* Aug. 26-28 — International Metisfest will take place at the International Peace Gardens. Enjoy three days of music and fun featuring Jerry Sereda, Ryan Kepin, JJ Lavaliee, Ryan McMahon, Patricia Conroy and much more. For more info visit www.metisfest.com

* Aug. 26 — Movie Under the Stars! A full day of activities for the whole family will take place at the Brandon Sportsplex and will include a barbecue, swimming, skating, kids games and much more. For more info, call 729-2257.

* Aug. 27 — Subway Asessippi Folk n’ Fest as Asessippi Resort features music by Fish and Bird, Swamp Gas, Tailwind and more. Gates open at 2 p.m. Bring your lawn chair. Tickets: adults advance $25 or at the gate $30; youth (6-17) $15. Advance tickets available online or by calling 564-2000.

* Aug. 27 — Grand opening of the Wawanesa Waterpark starts at 1 p.m. with the ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. and includes a carnival on 4th “Main” Street, beer gardens, barbecue and a street dance with music by Pop Vegas and of course fireworks! Tickets are $20 and are available at all local Wawanesa businesses.

* Sept. 9 — To all the Souris flood volunteers and those who would like to show their appreciation for their efforts, come join the party on Crescent Avenue West overlooking the bowl of Victoria Park at 7 p.m. and enjoy pork on a bun and refreshments, live music by Good to Go, and fireworks at dusk. Rain date is Sept. 10.

* Sept. 27 — Red Green’s Wit and Wisdom Tour will be at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the auditorium ticket office or by calling 728-9510.

* Oct. 1-2 — Manitoba Provincial Plowing Match will take place four miles south of the junction of Highway No. 1 and No. 250. Juniors start at 9 a.m. daily; horses start at 11 a.m. daily; seniors at 1 p.m. daily. Tractor pulling takes place on Oct. 2 at 1 p.m.

* Oct. 4 — James Ehnes, violin and Andrew Armstrong, piano return to the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium for exquisite chamber music at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $23 for adults; $15 for seniors; $12.50 for students and are available at the WMCA box office 728-9510 or on line at ticketurtle.com.

* Oct. 7 — DART Events and Corus Entertainment presents CMT Hitlist Tour featuring Dean Brody, Aaron Lines and Deric Ruttan at the Virden Auditorium Theatre.

* Oct. 8 — DART Events and Corus Entertainment presents CMT Hitlist Tour featuring Dean Brody, Aaron Lines and Deric Ruttan at the Rotary Arena in Dauphin.

* Oct. 14 — The Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents the world premier of Svengali Glitter and Doom at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $57 for adults; $52 for seniors/students; $47for groups of 10 or more and are available at the WMCA box office 728-9510 or on line at ticketurtle.com.

* Oct. 20 — Blues rock legend Johnny Winter and Band with special guest David Gogo will perform at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $43.50 and available at the WMCA box office 728-9510 or online at ticketturtle.com