Let’s Do Something — Jan. 23, 2014

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Thursday, Jan. 23

• 6 p.m. — Brandon University Bobcats women’s basketball team takes on Winnipeg Wesmen at BU Healthy Living Centre.

• 6 p.m. — Fight Cabin Fever by joining the Samaritan House Food Bank for a Bud, Spud and Steak Night at 6 p.m. at the Roadhouse at Canad Inns. Music provided by Trail Mix. Door prizes and draw. Tickets are $20 and available by calling 204-726-0758 or stop in at 630 Rosser Ave.

• 7:30 p.m. — 7 Ages Productions and Mecca Productions present “Les Misérables” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca.

• 8 p.m. — Brandon University Bobcats men’s basketball team takes on Winnipeg Wesmen at BU Healthy Living Centre.

• 8 p.m. — Brandon University new Music Festival, C3 with performances, composers’ forum and pre-concert talks, will take place at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Featuring Megumi Masaki, artistic director; BU new Music Ensemble; BU Percussion Ensemble, Victoria Sparks, conductor; XIE, with Gordon Fitzell. Program include works by Keith Hamel and Gordon Fitzell. Adults $15; students/seniors/alumni $10; Conservatory students $8.

Friday, Jan. 24

• 9:30 a.m. — Brandon Farmers’ Market is open inside The Town Centre until 4 p.m. every Friday. Local products include produce, baking, canning, jams and jellies, honey, perogies, noodles, crafts and more.

• 11:30 a.m. — Knox Zion Presbyterian Church in Carberry is hosting its annual Robbie Burns Day Lunch and Bake Sale in the United Church Hall until 1:30 p.m.

• 1:30 p.m. — Come and enjoy afternoon dancing, music and fellowship at Central Community Centre until 3:30 p.m. with a live band. Lunch provided. Admission is $5. For more information, call Majorie 204-727-3680 or Alda 204-728-8790.

• 6 p.m. — Brandon University Bobcats women’s volleyball team takes on Winnipeg Wesmen at BU Healthy Living Centre.

• 7:30 p.m. — Brandon University Bobcats men’s volleyball team takes on Winnipeg Wesmen at BU Healthy Living Centre.

• 7:30 p.m. — 7 Ages Productions and Mecca Productions present “Les Misérables” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Jan. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Evans Theatre presents the film, “Parkland” about Nov. 22, 1963, a day that changed the world forever. This film follows individuals forced to make split-second decisions after the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy. All seats are $6. All concession items are $2. Also playing Saturday and Sunday evenings.

• 8 p.m. — Brandon University’s new music festival, C3 with performances, composers’ forum and pre-concert talks, will take place at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Featuring Megumi Masaki, artistic director; BU new Music Ensemble; BU Percussion Ensemble, Victoria Sparks, conductor; XIE, with Gordon Fitzell. Program will include works by Keith Hamel and Gordon Fitzell. Adults $15; students/seniors/alumni $10; Conservatory students $8.

Saturday, Jan. 25

• 9 a.m. — The Oak Lake/Sifton Fire Department is hosting the fourth annual Ice Fishing Derby at Oak Lake (five miles south on PR254 off of No. 1 Highway). Registration at 9 a.m. $10,000 tagged fish. $20 entry fee. Register at Cherry Point or the west entrance to Oak Lake. Pries to be awarded at 3 p.m. at the west side of the measuring station. Catch and release rules in effect. For more information, contact David at 204-851-0380 or visit facebook.com/OLSFD.

• 10 a.m. — Valley Snow Hawks Snowmobile Club of Minnedosa and District is holding its annual Poker Derby at Minnedosa Beach Pavillion. Registration from 10 a.m. to noon. Poker hands are $10 each. Lunch available. Hands must be in by 5 p.m. For more information, call 204-867-2737.

• 10 a.m. — Sprucewoods Snowdrifters annual poker derby kicks off at Rick’s Restaurant and Bar at the Shilo Golf Course (use south gate entrance 340 Highway CFB Shilo). Registration is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roll out at registration. Breakfast at Rick’s at 9 a.m. for $7 plus tax.

• 11 a.m. — Westman Immigrant Services and the City of Brandon invite you to World Cooking Lessons at Knox United Church. Today is Ukraine. Register by calling 204-727-6031, ext. 2239.

• 2 p.m. — Brandon Public Library will show an adult, National Film Board documentary, “Bad Coyote,” in the Program Room. Free admission.

• 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. — 7 Ages Productions and Mecca Productions present “Les Misérables” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca.

• 6 p.m. — The Westman Scottish Association is holding the annual Burns Supper in the Sokol Hall. Cocktails 6 p.m.; supper 7 p.m. Adults $30; children 5-12 years, $15; under five are free. For tickets, call Isobel McBride 204-727-6929; Barb Andrew 204-727-5054 or Sandy Donald 204-728-7019.

• 7:30 p.m. — Brandon Wheat Kings versus Prince George Cougars at the Keystone Centre. Matt Calvert Bobblehead (presented by MTS Connect). For more information, or tickets, call 204-726-3555 or at tickets.keystonecentre.com.

• 7:30 p.m. — Rapid City and Area Lions Club are hosting a Trivia Night at the Rapid City Legion Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and play begins at 7:30 p.m. Reserve your 6-8 person table today. Cost is $10 per person. Call 204-826-2740 to reserve a table. Lions members and guests welcome.

• 8:30 p.m. — Prairie Social Singles dance with music by Highway 25 will take place at the Park Avenue Activity Centre (formerly Seniors for Seniors). Use north entrance. Dry bar. Snacks provided. Cost is $12. For more information, call Lorraine at 204-725-2389.

Sunday, Jan. 26

• 10:30 a.m. — The Ultimate Freeze Out —the sixth annual Indoor Texas Hold’em poker tournament takes place at the Crystal Hotel. Registration is $100 and starts at 10:30 a.m. Game starts at noon. Maximum of 90 players. For more info, call 204-727-1232.

• 11 a.m. — Westman Wedding Expo will take place at the Victoria Inn until 4 p.m. Exhibits open at 11 a.m. Cost is $7 at the door. There will be a fashion show with the very best in the latest looks with fashions courtesy of Muse Bridal Studio. For a complete list of participating vendors, visit westmanweddingexpo.com.

• 2 p.m. — Westman Jams invites country, old-time and bluegrass musicians, singers and music lovers of all ages and abilities to join us for friendship, music and fun at the Sprucewoods Community Club (near Shilo) from 2-5 p.m. Entertainment is free, donations welcome.

• 3 p.m. — Looking for a fun way to get fit? Come out to a Drums Alive class at the Park Community Centre. Drums Alive combines the benefits of a traditional physical fitness program with music and rhythm. For more information on Drums Alive, visit drums-alive.com or contact Elaine ad de_macdonald@hotmail.com. Classes run until Feb. 2.

• 3 p.m. — 7 Ages Productions and Mecca Productions present “Les Misérables,” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca.

• 3 p.m. — The Evans Theatre presents the film, “The Singing Revolution,” a film about the musical journey Estonians undertook to liberate their country from Soviet rule. This screening is a fundraiser for the Brandon University Chorale and its international tour to Latvia and Estonia. Admission is $5 for students, and $10 for the general public.

At the galleries and museums

• The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba — In the Main Gallery: “Ossuary” by Shirley Brown. The exhibition runs until March 22. Community Gallery: Mawa Foundation Mentorship Program year-end showcase. Exhibition runs until March 8. Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday until 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Art classes and workshops are now open for registration. For a full list, visit agsm.ca or contact 204-727-1036 to learn more.

• The Tommy McLeod Curve Gallery — located on the second floor of John E. Robbins Library at Brandon University features a display of whimsical artwork from Brandon artist and author Dr. Kurt Noll. The exhibit runs until April. Library hours: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 1-6 p.m. and Sunday 1- 8 p.m. For further information, call 204-727-9646.

• The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum at CFB Shilo — The RCA Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday featuring brand new exhibit cases and improved displays in the National Artillery Gallery. Discover Canadian military technology, culture and heritage in the award-winning National Artillery Museum at CFB Shilo. Explore. Experience. Remember.

• The Daly House Museum — Original home of Brandon’s first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly, which was built in 1882 and is the only Period Museum in Western Manitoba. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 204-727-1722.

• 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum — Come visit and see a vast collection of historical military items. Open Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For other times, please call 204-717-4579. Check us out online at 12mbdragoonsmuseum.com and Facebook. Free admission.

• The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum — Hours are 1 p.m.-4 p.m, seven days a week. The museum is Canada’s only air museum solely dedicated to the preservation of the history of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War. Check out our RCAF Memorial Wall display in the museum’s hangar. The first granite panel of 54 is on display, along with a scale model of the completed memorial, which will feature more than 19,000 fatalities with a bronze statue representing the fallen.

• The Brandon General Museum and Archives — On the ground floor of the old Manitoba Telephone building at 19 Ninth St. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. See the B.J. Hales collection of Manitoba wildlife, which he collected more than 75 years ago featuring over 320 migratory birds. To contact curator Mark Veneziano, call 204-717-1514 or bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca.

• The Arts West Travelling Gallery — The 2012-13 travelling gallery will be at the Hamiota Arts Council.

At the clubs

• Lady of the Lake — Thursday is Songwriters Circle with Tom Dowden and Darlene Tufts Husband at 7:30 p.m. Friday features Chameleon, Brandon’s seven-piece horn band at 8 p.m. Saturday has Kaley Bird at 8 p.m.

• The 40 — Friday and Saturday nights feature some great country music with Lionel Desjarlais. Upcoming: Feb. 18, Tales from Wrestling Past with Mick Foley; March 29, Brett Kissel, live in concert. Tickets are $20.

• Double Decker — 4 x 4 entertains in the main room on Friday. Saturday features some great rock and roll with Tremendous Dynamite. $5 cover charge each night.

• Houstons Niteclub — Thursday night is the ACCSA Back in the Saddle social with DJ Razor and Past the Perimeter on stage for your listening pleasure. Door prize is tickets to sold-out Dauphin Countryfest! Past the Perimeter is back on Friday night, plus it is the start of Vacation Vault 2. The lucky winner gets to pick the grand prize trip from a Jamaican holiday, Vegas getaway or an all-inclusive golf package! Upcoming: Feb. 1, UFC PPV free event; Feb. 14 and 15, Yuk Yuk’s comedy; Feb. 16, Aaron Pritchett live in concert!

• The Great Western Roadhouse — Flirt Fridays features DJ Red. Saloon Saturdays where ladies get in free before 11 p.m. Upcoming: March 1, Tebey with special guest MacKenzie Porter. For tickets, call 204-578-3200.

• Crystal Hotel — Karaoke on Thursdays at 9 p.m. Whiskey Bent take the stage on both Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. Jam session on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• The North Hill Inn — Period of Darkness presents Bring the Fight with special guests The Reckless Heroes, Disillusioned, Charismata and Mall Aggression on Saturday night. Starts at 9 p.m.

• Georgies Lounge — It’s Chris Froome in the lounge on Friday.

Upcoming events

• Jan. 27 — The Virden Community Arts Council is pleased to present Canadian vocal ensemble Musica Intima at the Virden Auditorium Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Virden Community Arts Council or by calling 204-748-3014.

• Jan. 28 — Brandon University School of Music Pro Series presents Musica Intima, a Vancouver-based ensemble that commissions and champions the music of Canadian composers. Adults $15; students/senior/alumni $10; Conservatory students $8.

• Jan. 29 — Manitoba Theatre Centre and Prairie Vision Arts Council presents, “Miracle on South Division Street,” by Tom Dudzick, at the Strand Theatre in Melita at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available by contacting Bill Holden at 204-522-6524.

• Jan. 30-Feb. 1 — Come out and celebrate Brandon’s cultural diversity at the 11th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Winter Festival, featuring the following pavilions: Brazilian (Ukrainian National Home); Colombian (Central United Church); English (ANAF Hall); German (Victoria Inn, Salons A and B); Global Village (St. Matthew’s Cathedral); Honduran (Trinity United Church); Irish (Royal Oak Inn); Scottish (Victoria Inn Imperial Ballroom); Ukrainian (Ukrainian Reading Hall). For further information and times, visit brandonwinterfestival.ca/. The German Pavilion is the host for the opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. on Jan. 30. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

• Jan. 31 — Schell Shock Entertainment in collaboration with TCB Rock and Roll Legends presents international multi-award winning and acclaimed Elvis tribute artist Adam Fitzpatrick and his band, the Cadillac Kings, at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca.

• Jan. 31 — The Manitoba Theatre Centre presents “Miracle on South Division Street” at the Souris School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling Sharon at 204-483-2001.

• Jan. 31 — The Brandon Public Library is hosting a Chinese New Year Party from 10:15-11:30 a.m. with stories, crafts and refreshments for children ages five and up. Registration is required. Call 204-727-6648.

• Jan. 31-Feb. 2 — Dakota Nation Winterfest 2014 takes place at Westman Place featuring Powwow competition, volleyball, moccasin games, talent show and square dancing, bingo and hockey tournament, plus much more. For a complete list of events, visit the Dakota Nation Winterfest 2014 Facebook page.

• Feb. 1 — Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre brings the hilarious “Miracle on South Division Street,” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca.

• Feb. 2 — Come and enjoy music and a movie at the Evans Theatre at 7:30 p.m. A live performance of Beethoven’s heroic “Harp” quartet, by the Brandon Chamber Players Quartet, along with a Brandon Film Festival screening of “Immortal Beloved,” a cinematographic interpretation of Beethoven’s life and death, and the mystery of his elusive “Beloved.” Adults $30; seniors $25 and students $10.

• Feb. 5 — Brandon Wheat Kings versus Medicine Hat Tigers at the Keystone Centre at 7 p.m. For more information, or tickets, call 204-726-3555 or at tickets.keystonecentre.com.

• Feb. 5-8 — Vincent Massey High School Art Show is being held in the Brandon Shoppers Mall from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Come view displays of ceramics, painting, drawing, mixed media and graphic designs.

• Feb. 6 — The Manitoba Theatre Centre presents “Miracle on South Division Street” at the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Viscount Cultural Centre.

• Feb. 7 — Brandon Wheat Kings versus Swift Current Broncos at the Keystone Centre at 7:30 p.m. For more information, or tickets, call 204-726-3555 or at tickets.keystonecentre.com.

• Feb. 7-9 — Friends of Riding Mountain National Park and the OHL are hosting Hockey Day in Clear Lake and Winter Adventure Weekend featuring dinner and concert at the Foxtail featuring Young Folk (to reserve tickets call 204-848-2195), skating and tobogganing, OHL men’s hockey tournament, beer gardens and pizza parlour, boot hockey games, maple syrup rolling, Cabin Fever Reliever social and much, much more. For a full list of events, visit friendsofridingmountain.ca or call 204-848-4037.

• Feb. 8 — Healthy Brandon in motion and Star 94.7 and CKLQ 880 are hosting a free family skate party at the Brandon Skating Oval from 1-4 p.m. Free sleigh rides, door prizes and free draws for Lady Gaga and Lady Antebellum concert tickets! Skate with a Wheat King! No skates … no problem, skates will be provided for those who require them.

• Feb. 8 — Wheat City Roller Derby League is hosting a Frenzy on the Flat Track at CFB Shilo in the Shilo Community Annex. This 5-on-5 roller derby tournament is one you don’t want to miss. Doors open to the public at 9:30 a.m. All-day spectator passes are $10. Rush seating only.

• Feb. 8 — Dance to the music of the Slim Jim Band, formerly the Uncle Slim Trio at 8:30 p.m., sponsored by Prairie Social Singles, at the Park Avenue Activity Centre (formerly Seniors for Seniors). Use north entrance. Dry bar. Snacks provided. For more info, call Lorraine at (204) 725-2389.

• Feb. 14 and 15 — Brandon Wheat Kings versus Kootenay Ice at the Keystone Centre at 7:30 p.m. For more information, or tickets, call 204-726-3555 or at tickets.keystonecentre.com.

• Feb 15-16 — The eighth annual Skate the Lake takes place at Minnedosa Lake. Men’s, ladies and kids divisions (and possibly a senior men’s) pond hockey. No goalies! Games run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Full canteen and beer gardens. To register at team go to skatethelake.ca or call 204-867-1942 until Feb. 1.

• Feb. 15-17 — Crocus Obedience and Kennel Club Dog Show and Trials will take place at the Keystone Centre in the Canada Room from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission for spectators is $2 per person or $5 per family. Five and under are free.

• Feb. 17 — Neepawa Winter Wonderland Festival will take place at the Brown Avenue rink (flats) from noon to 3 p.m. with free horse sleigh rides, snow sculptures, human bowling, snowman obstacle course, ducky shuffle golf, outdoor bannock making, Métis beading craft and a chili cookoff with a $500 grand prize!

• Feb. 19 — Brandon Wheat Kings versus Victoria Royals at the Keystone Centre at 7 p.m. For more information, or tickets, call 204-726-3555 or at tickets.keystonecentre.com.

• Feb. 21 — Brandon Wheat Kings versus Calgary Hitmen at the Keystone Centre at 7:30 p.m. For more information, or tickets, call 204-726-3555 or at tickets.keystonecentre.com.

• Feb. 22 — The Brandon Folk, Music and Art Festival presents its Scotch Night Fundraiser in the ACC Culinary Arts Dining Room at 7 p.m. Taste and learn about 30 different Scotches and enjoy live music and a light dinner. Tickets are $100 and a tax receipt will be issued for part of the ticket. Proceeds go towards programming in the 2014 years and ongoing costs of developing the Strand Community Performance and Art Centre. Tickets are limited and available on the website brandonfolkfestival.ca.

• Feb. 22 — Brandon Wheat Kings versus Moose Jaw Warriors at the Keystone Centre at 7:30 p.m. For more information, or tickets, call 204-726-3555 or at tickets.keystonecentre.com.

• Feb. 28 — The John Howard Society of Brandon is hosting a Trivia Night fundraiser at the West End Community Centre. Cost is $15 per player and teams of eight. Register on your own or as a team. Prizes awarded for highest score and best dressed team. Funds raised will support community programming. To register, call Jamie at 204-727-1696, ext. 3, or email office@brandonjohnhoward.ca.

• Feb. 28 — For the Love of Chocolate, in support of Kidsport Westman Region, will take place at the Keystone Centre in the UCT Pavilion. Entertainment with comedian Kelly Taylor. Fashion from North Shore Outfitters, Catwalk Clothing Co., Promises Bridal and Jockey Person to Person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at tickets.keystonecentre.com or at the Keystone box office 204-726-3500.

• March 2 — Brett Butt’s “Almost a Movie Star” live comedy tour takes place at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca.

• March 8 — The Backyardigans Sea Deep in Adventure appear live on stage at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 1 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca.

• March 12 — The Keystone Centre is proud to present blues-rock band ZZ Top with their “La Futura” tour at Westman Group Place. Tickets available online at tickets.keystonecentre.com or charge by phone 204-726-3555 or at the box office.

• March 16 — Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra with Mendelssohn and Mahler perform at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 3 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca.

• March 18 — The Mavericks bring their country, tex-mex style of music to the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca.

• April 5 — It is the 10th anniversary of the annual Westman and Area Prayer Breakfast at the Royal Oak Inn. The special theme for this event is Generational Respect = Unity. Guest speaker is Maggie Baratto, who is a dynamic international speaker, visionary and prophet. Tickets are $15 and available at Samson Engineering Inc. or by calling Peggy at 204-726-1932 or Judy at 204-727-3605.