Let’s Do Something! — Nov. 16, 2017

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Today

• 10 a.m. — The33rd annual used book sale continues at the Brandon Public Library until Saturday during regular library hours.

• 5:30 p.m. — Minnedosa Drama Club presents “The Boardinghouse” at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre. Tonight is a dinner theatre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $45. Tickets are available at Inspire Studio and the Minnedosa Regional Library or by calling 204-867-3621.

• 7 p.m. — Bingo at Sprucewood Community Hall (just outside the Shilo north gate). Doors open at 6 p.m.; bingo at 7 p.m. 12 games and also break open tickets.

• 7 p.m. — A Paint Night fundraiser will be held at the Shady Lane Tea Room for help in building washrooms and hand-washing stations at a primary school/orphange in rural Uganda called the Pallisa Children’s Concert Project. To book your spot, call or text 204-724-9896 or email artwithamanda19@ gmail.com. Cost is $40. No previous skill or art experience necessary.

• 8 p.m. — Brandon University Small Ensemble Performances, with Eric Platz, director, take place at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Featuring two ensembles: Luke Parnell, soprano and tenor saxophones; Carl Manuel, baritone saxophone; Dallas Nedotiafko, piano; Everett Schwab, guitar; James Hamilton, bass; Ben Roloff, drums; Carlo Roces, alto and tenor saxophones; Michelle Kyle, guitar; Eric St. Godard, piano; Jordan Panko, bass; Kieran Wallace, drums. No admission charge.

Friday, Nov. 17

• 9:30 a.m. — Brandon Farmers’ Market is open 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. every Friday in The Town Centre featuring local products including baking, canning, jewelry, crafts and more.

• 1:30 p.m. — Central Community Club dancing takes place every Friday until 3:30 p.m. for a cost of $5. Orchestra is Prairie Fire. Coffee and lunch included. For more information, call Bill Shackel 204-726-8626, Grant McCausland 204-727-0154 or Ken Winstone 204-726-4822.

• 4 p.m. — Day one of the 30th anniversary of the Sun of a Beach indoor beach volleyball tournament, hosted by the Assiniboine Community College Students’ Association, takes place in the Manitoba Room at the Keystone Centre. Approximately 70 teams competing with more than $5,000 available to win. Spectators welcome. Bag check will be in effect.

• 6 p.m. — Rivers and Area Community Foundation Fundraising Gala will take place in the Rivers Legion Hall with special guest and Order of Canada recipient Kim McConnell. Cocktails from 6-7 p.m.; dinner 7-8 p.m. Tickets are $30 each. Business attire. Corporate tables available. Purchase tickets from any foundation member, Way-Mor Agencies or by calling 204-328-7841.

• 6 p.m. — Brandon University Bobcats women’s (at 6 p.m.) and men’s (at 8 p.m.) basketball teams take on University of Calgary at the BU Healthy Living Centre. For ticket info, visit gobobcats.ca.

• 6 p.m. — Come out and welcome Santa as he arrives at Kia Court in the Shoppers Mall at 6 p.m. for photos and free Christmas visits until 8 p.m. The first 200 children 12 years and under will receive a Tim Horton’s Westman treat and Christmas ornament.

• 6:30 p.m. — Minnedosa Drama Club presents “The Boardinghouse” on three evenings at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre. Tonight is a pub night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Tickets are available at Inspire Studio and the Minnedosa Regional Library or by calling 204-867-3621.

• 7:30 p.m. — Ron James … Full Throttle! Award-winning comedian Ron James performs at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

• 7:30 p.m. — Playing at the Evans Theatre at Brandon University is “Patti Cake$.” An aspiring rapper, Patricia Dombrowski, a.k.a. Killa P, a.k.a. Patti Cake$, fights an unlikely quest for glory in her downtrodden hometown in New Jersey. For more information, visit evanstheatre.ca.

• 8 p.m. — 7 Ages Productions presents “Twelve Angry Jurors,” directed by George Buri, at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510. For more information, visit seven-ages-productions.com.

Saturday, Nov. 18

• 8 a.m. — Day 2 of the 30th anniversary of the Sun of a Beach indoor beach volleyball tournament, hosted by the Assiniboine Community College Students’ Association, takes place in the Manitoba Room at the Keystone Centre. Approximately 70 teams competing with more than $5,000 available to win. Spectators welcome. Bag check will be in effect. A social at Houstons Country Roadhouse to follow. Tickets $10 and available from the ACC Students’ Association.

• 10 a.m. — The Global Market has partnered with Made In Westman and the Building Re-Fit Store to host a winter market. A variety of vendors will be in attendance with unique items in a winter-themed atmosphere. Each market will feature a charity or non-profit organization looking to connect with community members. The market runs until 1 p.m. in the Medallion Room of the Building Re-Fit Store. For more information, call Alex at 204-728-2227.

• 10 a.m. — CFB Shilo’s Little Big One Craft Sale and Trade Show will be held until 2 p.m. Tables are $15 each or $20 with electrical. Call Sarah at 204-765-3000, ext. 3588, to book your table.

• 10 a.m. — Oak Lake 4-H Busy Buddies are hosting a craft and trade show at the Oak Lake Community Hall until 3 p.m. Silver collection at the door. Door prizes and raffle. Lunch available for purchase.

• 10 a.m. — Hillcrest Museum presents Souris Hobbycraft with 60 tables of homemade, handmade crafts and home-based businesses in the Souris and Glenwood Community Hall until 3 p.m. Adults $5; seniors $4; students aged 5-17 years $3. Lunch available.

• 10 a.m. — Riverbank annual Christmas craft sale will be held until 4 p.m. One of a kind, artisan-made gifts. You can also purchase a ticket for a chance to win a Christmas planter courtesy of Alternative Landscaping. Free admission.

• 10 a.m. — The Hamiota Christmas craft sale will be held until 3 p.m. in the Hamiota Community Centre. Lots of great vendors. Lunch provided. Silver collection at the door.

• 10:30 a.m. — Prairie Mountain Philatelic Society Club is holding a November Stamp Show and Sale at Seniors for Seniors until 3:30 p.m. Open to everyone. Join the Junior Collectors Club for only $5 a year. Workshops now held every month. This month’s workshop will be “Tagging,” presented by club member Barry Danard at 1:30 p.m. Table rentals $15 for members; $25 for non-members. Free admission and parking. Memberships available by calling Donna at 204-727-7720.

• 11 a.m. — Westman Immigrant Services is hosting World Cooking Classes at the Global Market Community Kitchen. Classes are until 1 p.m. and cost is $25 for each session. This week: Brazilian cuisine. Only 15 spots available for each class. To register, call 204-727-6031, ext. 2237, or visit westmanimmigrantservices.ca. Next class: Dec. 2 is Mauritian cuisine.

• 1 p.m. — Come join our Holiday Boutique at the Inspire You Studio, 435 Rosser Ave. (use northeast side entrance) until 4 p.m. Includes a variety of vendors, door prizes, free oracle card reader, free yoga, free refreshments, free admission and much more. This is a fundraiser for orphanage in Mbale, Uganda.

• 3 p.m. — Eckankar presents a spiritual discussion titled “Spiritual Experiences, Have You Had One” at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba in The Town Centre today and Dec. 9from 3-4:30 p.m. Free book, CD and refreshments. For more info, call 204-824-4449.

• 5 p.m. — Olympic-style boxing event, Battle in B-Town, takes place in the Imperial Ballroom of the Victoria Inn. Weigh-in starts at 1 p.m. at Peak Performance. Doors at the Victoria Inn open at 5 p.m.; matches start at 5:30 p.m. Come see Brandon’s top boxers as they prepare for provincials and nationals. General tickets are $20 with VIP tables available. To purchase tickets, call Kasey 204-573-2781 or Myles 204-721-2338 or drop by Peak Performance. Rush seating.

• 5 p.m. — Brandon University Bobcats women’s (at 5 p.m.) and men’s (at 7 p.m.) basketball teams take on University of Calgary at the BU Healthy Living Centre. For ticket info, visit gobobcats.ca.

• 5 p.m. — Murder on the Menu presents Rehearsal for Murder, an evening of intrigue and good food at the Shamrock Centre in Killarney. Cocktails 5 p.m.; dinner 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and available at Sweetpea and Willow or by calling 204-523-4039 or 204-523-4417.

• 5 p.m. — Club 77 Singles 40th Anniversary Dinner and Dance at the Ukrainian Reading Association Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; dance to the music of Mark Morrisseau at 7:30 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Dinner/dance tickets must be purchased in advance before Nov. 10. Tickets for dance only will be available at the door, which opens at 7 p.m. For more info, call 204-724-7463 or 204-729-9301.

• 6 p.m. — Come to downtown Brandon and get into the spirit of the holidays with the Brandon Santa Parade. Help support Canada Post in its food drive and bring non-perishable items to donate. They will be picked up during the parade. Food donations are for Christmas Cheer. They will also be picking up letters for Santa Claus! Brandon Transit will be offering free bus rides the day of the parade from 4 p.m. to midnight on all bus routes! Parade starts at Sixth Street and Rosser Avenue and goes to 17th Street, then up to Princess Avenue then back to Sixth Street.

• 6:30 p.m. — Champion Digital — Santa Photo Central in The Town Centre (formerly the Canadian Blood Services location) are open after the Santa parade for reading with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Families can warm up with free hot chocolate and cookies from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• 7 p.m. — Strathclair Theatre Chorus will be performing the first concert of their season with “A Merry Musical Christmas” at the Erickson Collegiate. Tickets are $15 and available by calling Verna at 204-848-2575.

• 7:30 p.m. — Playing at the Evans Theatre at Brandon University is “Patti Cake$.” An aspiring rapper, Patricia Dombrowski, a.k.a. Killa P, a.k.a. Patti Cake$, fights an unlikely quest for glory in her downtrodden hometown in New Jersey. For more information, visit evanstheatre.ca.

• 8 p.m. — 7 Ages Productions presents “Twelve Angry Jurors,” directed by George Buri, at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510. For more information, visit seven-ages-productions.com.

Sunday, Nov. 19

• 10 a.m. — All I Want for Christmas craft and vendor sale will be held in the Imperial Ballroom at the Victoria Inn until 3 p.m. Also features Santa’s Little Workshop with ornament decorating with Fun Time Pottery, Sparkle Tattoos for purchase and a colouring station. Visit from Santa from noon to 3 p.m. Silver collection and non-perishables donated to Samaritan House Brandon.

• 1 p.m. — The Brandon University Low Brass Studio are holding a benefit concert at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall until 2:30 p.m. to raise funds for the beautification of our campus. Aaron Wilson, director. Admission is free but are accepting donations. Concert will feature chamber and solo music, all for the trombone, euphonium and tuba.

• 3:30 p.m. — The Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Honours Recital takes place at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall with Mary Jo Carrabré, director. No admission charge.

• 4 p.m. — The Brandon Wheat Kings host the Swift Current Broncos at Westman Place at 4 p.m. Tickets at tickets.keystonecentre.com, by calling 204-726-3555 or in person at Keystone box office.

• 4:30 p.m. — St. Mark’s Anglican Church fall supper takes place in Minnedosa until 6:30 p.m. Turkey, meatballs and all the trimmings. Musical entertainment by John Cullen and Friends. Door prizes. Adults $15; children eight and under free.

• 5 p.m. — Roast Beef Supper, catered by Queen Mary Chapter #3 O.E.S., takes place at the Brandon Masonic Hall. Featured speaker to attend. Proceeds to be donated to Masons Care and CancerCare, Brandon. Tickets are $22 and available by calling Ernie at 204-727-1235 (h) or 204-761-4545 (c).

• 7 p.m. — The Rivers District Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser presents “A Merry Musical Christmas” at the Rivers Collegiate Auditorium with the Strathclair Theatre Chorus. Tickets are $15 (includes refreshments) and are available by calling Lynn at 204-328-7735.

• 7 p.m. — The Southwest Showcase concert series presents The Travelling Mabels at the Deloraine Winchester Theatre. Adults $25; students $15. For tickets, call Rose 204-747-2697 or Linda 204-747-3575 or email southwestshowcase@hotmail.com.

• 7:30 p.m. — Playing at the Evans Theatre at Brandon University is “Patti Cake$.” An aspiring rapper, Patricia Dombrowski, a.k.a. Killa P, a.k.a. Patti Cake$, fights an unlikely quest for glory in her downtrodden hometown.

At the clubs

• The Roadhouse — Feel the rush this Friday with DJ DBird on the 1s and 2s!

• Houstons — Kaotik, Karabana featuring DJ Teekay on Friday at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. Saturday night is the Sun of a Beach social.

• Crystal Hotel — Roulette takes the stage on Friday and Saturday nights. Weekly jam sessions on Saturdays from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

• The 40 — Past the Perimeter returns to The 40 this weekend. Upcoming: Jan. 28, James Barker Band, Game On tour with special guests Meghan Patrick and JoJo Mason.

• North Hill Inn — Metal returns to the North Hill Inn on Friday! Come and see Imhumed, Mortalis, Numbskull, Ramskull and Senocular at 8 p.m. $10 cover at the door.

• Prairie Firehouse — Featured tonight at the Firehouse is Jherrad Cumming. Upcoming: Nov. 30 and Dec. 2, Yuk Yuks. Tickets $30. Space is limited. Call 204-727-3117.

• Lady of the Lake — Mitchell Mozdzen Trio performs on Friday at 8 p.m.

• One and Only Design Studio/O & O Coffee — Live music on Saturday by the Souris/Hartney Jazz Combo, comprised of six students from each of the respective high schools, from 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

• Double Decker Tavern — Join us on Saturday for some live rock n’ roll with Thrilled to Be Here plus a special guest opener. $5 cover. Upcoming: Nov. 25, Breaking Down the Decker 5.

• Georgie’s Lounge (Keystone Motor Inn) — Karaoke in the lounge on Friday.

• Sand Hills Casino — Entertainment in the Oasis Lounge on Friday and Saturday will be Quinton Blair.

At the museums and galleries

• The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum — The only museum solely dedicated to preserving the history of the thousands of Canadian, American and Commonwealth air personnel who trained under the “Plan” during the Second World War. For more information, call 204-727-2444. Open 1 p.m.-4 p.m., seven days a week.

• The Arts West Travelling Gallery — The gallery is at the Shoal Lake Library.

• The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA Museum) — Building N118, Patricia Road, CFB Shilo. Showing at the museum is a temporary exhibit, the “Anne Frank Exhibit — A History for Today” until Jan. 12, 2018. There are also five major galleries and a gun park with more than 30 vehicles and guns in the park surrounding the museum. Wheelchair accessible. Museum hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is charged. Call 204-765-3000, ext.3570 or 4563, visit us on Facebook or at rcamuseum.com.

• The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba — In the Main Gallery: “The Blue Pill,” Jennifer Chan uses video, sculpture, webpages, sound and print to explore her frustrated relationship with radical politics, workplace mundanity and equality. Exhibit on display until Saturday. Community Gallery: We are gearing up for “One Plus One: A Youth Exhibition.” Youth are invited to submit work to be displayed in the Community Gallery between Nov. 16 and Jan. 6. For information, call Chris at 204-727-1036, ext. 103. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday until 9 p.m. and Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Visit agsm.ca.

• The Brandon General Museum and Archives — The museum is located on the ground floor of the old Manitoba Telephone building at 19 Ninth St. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 204-717-1514.

• The Daly House Museum — Original home of Brandon’s first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly, was built in 1882 and is the only period museum in western Manitoba. Our new exhibit, “Spectacles Then and Now: A Century of Recreational Activities in Brandon and Western Manitoba,” features restored and printed photographs from the Ernest Christie Whitehead collection taken around 1909 and 1910 by Joseph Blyth Whitehead, owner and editor of The Brandon Sun from 1903-1937. These photos have been matched with present-day photos of similar activities and locales. On exhibit until February 2018. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Admission charged. Call 204-727-1722 for information.

• 12th Street Studio/ Gallery/B&B — Gallery hours: Monday 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; Wednesday 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment by calling 204-726-5170.

• 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum — Open on Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Tours available any time by calling 204-717-4579. Free admission. Visit 26fdregmuseum.ca.

• The Tommy McLeod Curve Gallery at Brandon University — A new exhibition, “Foundations Under Brandon University: A Campus Retrospective,” consisting of a series of visual vignettes that highlight the development of the 18th Street campus is on display until April 2018. Plans and photographs housed in the SJ McKee Archives illustrate both the 118-year evolution of the campus and also contrast with drawings of what the campus was imagined to be. Free to the public and open during regular library hours.

Upcoming events

• Nov. 20 — Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” will be performed at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

• Nov. 21 — The Brandon University Concert Choir, Colours and Emotions will take place in St. Matthew’s Cathedral at 8 p.m. under the direction of Andrée Dagenais with accompanist Xiaoni Shen. Adults $12; students $8.

• Nov. 21 and 23 — Abbamania and The Legends perform at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The cast that performed for “Mamma Mia,” Abbamania, with special appearances by Adele, Cher, Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney and the Bee Gees. Nov. 21 show sold out! Second show added on Nov. 23. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

• Nov. 22 — Victoria Landing is hosting a bridge tournament. Registration and refreshments at 9:30 a.m.; tournament at 10 a.m.; lunch served 12:30 p.m.; tournament resumes 1:30 p.m. Cost is $12 per person. Registration deadline is Nov. 17. Call 204-571-6000 to register.

• Nov. 22-25 — Virden and District Chorale presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” at the Virden Aud Theatre at 7:30 p.m. nightly and a 1:30 p.m. matinee on Nov. 25 as well. Tickets are $20 each and available at legallyblondethemusical.eventbrite.ca or rush seats if available two hours before the performance at the Aud Theatre box office.

• Nov. 23 — The United Way of Brandon and District’s ninth annual Community Fun Lunch (also known as the spaghetti lunch) will be held in the Grand Salon at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre at 11:45 a.m. Rainbow auction and 50/50 draw for WestJet tickets. We will also be playing, Take a Shot at Shazam. Cost is $15. For more information, call 204-571-8929.

• Nov. 23 — The Brandon University Guitar Ensemble in concert at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at 7 p.m. Paul Madryga, director. “A Day in the November” features arrangements and works by Nino Rota, Derek Hasted, Paul Madryga, Andrew York and others. Special guest appearances by the ECGM Guitar Ensemble and Suzuki Guitar Group, Lovely Lady Ellie and Melissa Ballard. No admission charge.

• Nov. 23 — The Brandon University Eklektikos Band will play at Forbidden Flavours on the Brandon University campus at 8:30 p.m. Eric Platz, director; Keith Price, grad assistant; and will feature music by Pharoah Sanders, Radiohead, Ron Paley, Oliver Nelson, Matt Harris and Bob Mintzer. No admission charge.

• Nov. 23 — Steve Bell in concert for his new album “Where the Good Way Lies,” at Central United Church at 7 p.m. This is a fundraising concert for Samaritan House Ministries. Tickets are $20 and available at Central United 204-727-0577; Samaritan House 204-726-0758; SteveBell.com, 1-800-854-3499.

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