Let’s Do Something — Feb. 27, 2025

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TODAY

• 8:30 a.m. — The Co-ops of Manitoba U21 Junior Ladies and Men’s Provincial Curling Championships take place at the Brandon Curling Club. Opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Draw times today are: 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m.; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Event pass is $50; day pass, $20; evening pass, $10; children 12 and under are free. For more information, call the Brandon Curling Club at 204-726-3560.

• 9 a.m. — The Brandon Festival of the Arts takes place at various venues across the city until March 11. The festival showcases and promotes the development of the performing arts community in Brandon and the surrounding area. Today: Piano — Junior and Intermediate at Richmond Brethren Church (1525 26th St.) at 9:30 a.m. and Piano Ensembles and Seniors at Lorne Watson Recital Hall at 9 a.m. with Senior Piano at St. Matthew’s Cathedral starting at 1:30 p.m. All sessions are open to the public. Prices vary according to venue. Visit brandonfestivalofthearts.com for a complete schedule and to download your free program.

• Daily — The North Hill Outdoor Rink is now open at the Brandon Community Sportsplex track infield. The rink features boards, netting and hockey nets and will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Skate at your own risk. This facility is not supervised. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult.

• Daily — The public skating oval at 2020 McGregor Ave. is open for the season. Display of lights around the skating oval will be on from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. nightly throughout the winter. No public vehicles are allowed in the direct area of the display. The public is encouraged to park in designated areas on McGregor Avenue or Hilton Avenue and walk through the area to view the lights. Music will play from noon to 11 p.m. every day for the season, and there are fire pits for the public to enjoy.

• 5:30 p.m. — The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba’s 27th annual President’s Dinner takes place at the Victoria Inn. This special evening supports education in agriculture and promises to be an unforgettable experience. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dress code: Gatsby theme. Music by the Dirty Catfish Brass Band. Individual tickets are $130; table of 8, $1,040. For tickets, contact the Provincial Exhibition at 204-726-3590.

• 7:30 p.m. — Mecca Productions presents William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

FRIDAY

• 8:30 a.m. — The Co-ops of Manitoba U21 Junior Ladies and Men’s Provincial Curling Championships take place at the Brandon Curling Club. Draw times today: 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Event pass is $50; day pass, $20; evening pass, $10; children 12 and under are free. For more information, call the Brandon Curling Club at 204-726-3560.

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Brandon Farmers’ Market takes place every Friday at The Town Centre (800 Rosser Ave.), with fresh produce, baking, jams and jellies, pickling, crafts, beeswax candles and more. This farmers’ market runs year-round.

• 9 a.m. — The Brandon Festival of the Arts takes place at various venues across the city until March 11. The festival showcases and promotes the development of the performing arts community in Brandon and the surrounding area. Today: Piano — Junior and Intermediate at Richmond Brethren Church (1525 26th St.) at 9:30 a.m. and Piano Senior at St. Matthew’s Cathedral at 9 a.m. Piano Awards Night with performances by Grade 3 to Diploma level winners takes place at St. Matthew’s Cathedral at 7 p.m. All sessions are open to the public. Prices vary according to venue. Visit brandonfestivalofthearts.com for a complete schedule and to download your free program.

• 10 a.m. — The Cardboard Box Challenge, presented by Assiniboine Community College’s Early Childhood Education program, is a chance for early learning centres and members of the community to get their children to put their creativity, problem-solving and engineering skills to the test. Our goal is to provide cardboard boxes, tape and open-ended materials to help the construction process. Takes place at the gym at the Victoria Avenue East campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• 11:15 a.m. — Parkinsons Social Group will be meeting at Aaltos Restaurant in the Canad Inns in Room Ambassador B. Open to all people with Parkinsons, family and friends.

• 1:30 p.m. — Central Senior Dance returns for the season at Central Community Centre (529 Fourth St.) every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. with lunch to follow. Music by Prairie Fire. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, contact Pat Anderson at 204-901-1910 or Donald Livesley at 431-763-6470.

• 5 p.m. — A Messy Church will be held at Trinity United Church (1515 Sixth St.) from 5 to 7 p.m. Featuring music, food, games, activities, Bible stories. Theme: What Did Jesus Say? “I Forgive You.” All ages are welcome. Supper provided.

• 7 p.m. — The Brandon Wheat Kings meet the Lethbridge Hurricanes at Westoba Place. Tickets available at the Keystone Centre box office.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Evans Theatre on the Brandon University campus returns for 2025. Showing this weekend: “Hard Truths.” All seats are $6. All concession items, $2. Save money with a five-movie pass for $25. Cash only please.

• 7:30 p.m. — Mecca Productions presents William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

• 7:30 p.m. — Kaleidoscope Concerts Neepawa presents “Cold Hard Cash — The Johnny Cash Experience” at the Roxy Theatre (291 Hamilton St.). Advance tickets are $20 and available at ArtsForward on online.

SATURDAY

• 8:30 a.m. — The Co-ops of Manitoba U21 Junior Ladies and Men’s Provincial Curling Championships take place at the Brandon Curling Club. Draw times: 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Event pass is $50; day pass, $20; evening pass, $10; children 12 and under are free. For more information, call the Brandon Curling Club at 204-726-3560.

• 11 a.m. — The Keystone Centre and Limitless Events presents Family Fun Days 2025 in the Manitoba Room and the UCT Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Get ready for an epic adventure with interactive inflatables, obstacle courses, bounce houses, giant games, arcade thrills, inflatable axe throwing, an exhilarating mobile zipline, entertainment and more. Tickets: $8, children; $5, adult with partial proceeds to support Westman Dreams for Kids.

• Noon — Brandon University is thrilled to be hosting the 2025 Polar Plunge at the Healthy Living Centre from noon to 3 p.m. Organized by the Brandon Police Service, the event helps to raise funds for local Special Olympics athletes. Registration is at 10 a.m. and the first plunge into the dunk tank takes place at 1 p.m. For more information, or to sign up to take the plunge, visit PlungeManitoba.com.

• Noon — City of Brandon Parks and Recreation invites you to join them for a fantastic afternoon of free winter activities at the Sportsplex Track Infield (30 Knowlton Dr.) from noon to 3 p.m. Bring the whole family for ice skating (skates provided), pony rides, free hotdogs, carnival games, snowshoeing, pit fires, prizes and hot chocolate to keep you warm.

• 2 p.m. — Come and join us at The Daly House Museum (122 18th St.) for Discovering Polish Ancestry. Meet Genealogist Frank Cedar, the visionary behind the “Who’s In That Photo?” exhibit. Takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. Call 204-727-1722 for more information.

• 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. — It is the 15th anniversary of the Brandon University Clarinet Festival taking place in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Today features: Clarinetfest 2025 Host Concert Vioarneisti with Cathy Wood, clarinet, and Victoria Sparks, marimba, from 2:30-3 p.m. and pro series: Wonkak Kim, clarinet, and Kyung Kim, piano, at 7:30 p.m.

• 3 p.m. — Mecca Productions presents William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

• 7 p.m. — The Brandon Wheat Kings meet the Medicine Hat Tigers at Westoba Place at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the Keystone Centre box office.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Evans Theatre on the Brandon University campus returns for 2025. Showing this weekend: “Hard Truths.” All seats are $6. All concession items, $2. Save money with a five-movie pass for $25. Cash only please.

• 7:30 p.m. — Steppin’ Out Dance takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 3 with music by Kawliga. Lunch served. All are welcome. For more information, call Barbara 204-728-5636 or Dolores at 204-727-4999.

• 8 p.m. — The Road Rebels presents the annual Cruisin’ Winter Style Social for the car enthusiast in the Don Glen Room at Seniors for Seniors (311 Park Ave. East) from 8 p.m. to midnight. DJ and Emcee services by Double Clutchin’ Dave. Rainbow draws, dancing, late lunch and games. Tickets are $15 with proceeds from the event going to the Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School scholarship fund and the Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre. For tickets or more information, call 204-729-5808 or email roadrebels@mts.net.

SUNDAY

• 9 a.m. — The Co-ops of Manitoba U21 Junior Ladies and Men’s Provincial Curling Championships take place at the Brandon Curling Club. Draw times: 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Event pass is $50; day pass, $20; evening pass, $10; children 12 and under are free. For more information, call the Brandon Curling Club at 204-726-3560.

• 10 a.m. — The Brandon Wildlife Association presents Jigging For Jacks Ice Fishing Derby, a Northern Pike only tournament at Lake Wahtopanah at Rivers. Brandon Wildlife Dock from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Adults, $40; youth 15 and under, $10. Over $3,000 in prizes. Tickets available at Jo-Brook Outdoors and Home Hardware Brandon. For more information and rules, contact Bruno at 204-761-1264 or Evan at 204-729-6606 or visit brandonwildlifeassociation.ca/jog2025.

• 11 a.m. — The Keystone Centre and Limitless Events presents Family Fun Days 2025 in the Manitoba Room and the UCT Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Get ready for an epic adventure with interactive inflatables, obstacle courses, bounce houses, giant games, arcade thrills, inflatable axe throwing, an exhilarating mobile zipline, entertainment and more. Tickets: $8, children; $5, adult with partial proceeds to support Westman Dreams for Kids.

• 12:15 p.m. — It is the 15th anniversary of the Brandon University Clarinet Festival taking place in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Today features Clarinet Festival 2025: Guest Artist Concert featuring Callie Siverson, horn; Colin Mehmel, clarinet, and Danielle Guina, piano at 12:15 p.m. and at 2 p.m. featuring Michael Dassios, clarinet, and Rachel Yoder, clarinet, bass clarinet and electronics. Final concert takes place at Kinsmen Hall, Room 1-20 featuring the Brandon University Choir and Festival Clarinet Choir.

• 2 p.m. — The Evans Theatre on the Brandon University campus returns for 2025. Showing this weekend: “Hard Truths.” All seats are $6. All concession items, $2. Save money with a five-movie pass for $25. Cash only please.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium presents Rhythm of the Dance, featuring world-class musicians who play live on stage, star vocalists and World Champion Irish Dancers. It’s internationally rated as one of the most popular Irish step dance shows in the world. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

MONDAY

• 10 a.m. — Come and join us for line dancing at Seniors For Seniors (311 Park Ave. East). Level 1: easy beginner, no experience, Mondays 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.; Level 2: advanced, some experience is recommended, understanding of basic steps and terminology, Mondays or Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in classes or punch cards can be purchased. Members, $3.50; non-members, $4.50. For more info, call Marilyn at 204-679-8081.

• 10 a.m. — The Brandon Festival of the Arts takes place at various venues across the city until March 11. The festival showcases and promotes the development of the performing arts community in Brandon and the surrounding area. All sessions are open to the public. Today: Speech Arts at Richmond Park Mennonite Brethren Church (1525 26th St.) at 10 a.m. Prices vary according to venue. Visit brandonfestivalofthearts.com for a complete schedule and to download your free program.

• 1:15 p.m. — The East End Sunshine Card Club meets Mondays at the East End Community Centre (corner of Victoria Avenue East and Park Street, north entrance) until 4 p.m. Like to play cards? Then please join us. For details, contact Marlene at 204-727-3539.

• 6:30 p.m. — UCT Bingo takes place every Monday at 205 College Ave. Doors open at 4 p.m., with early-bird start at 6:30 p.m. and regular games at 7:10 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds stay in Brandon for needs in the community.

• 7 p.m. — Women in Harmony rehearses on Mondays at Trinity United Church in Brandon (1515 Sixth St.). If you would like to check out a rehearsal to see if singing barbershop music with a dynamic and welcoming group of women is for you, join us Mondays at 7 p.m. For more info, call Naomi at 204-724-5152 or email womeninharmony1975@gmail.com.

TUESDAY

• 10 a.m. — The Brandon Festival of the Arts takes place at various venues across the city until March 11. The festival showcases and promotes the development of the performing arts community in Brandon and the surrounding area. All sessions are open to the public. Today: Speech Arts at Richmond Park Mennonite Brethren Church (1525 26th St.) at 10 a.m. Prices vary according to venue. Visit brandonfestivalofthearts.com for a complete schedule and to download your free program.

• 5 p.m. — Trinity United Church (1515 Sixth St.) presents Shrove Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy a sausage, fruit and pancake supper. Musical entertainment. Free will offering with profits donated to Helping Hands of Brandon.

• 5 p.m. — Knox United Church invites everyone to their Shrove Tuesday pancake supper in the church auditorium (451 18th St., entrance off 17th Street) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. All you can eat pancakes, sausages (3/person), fresh fruit topping, whipped cream, regular and diabetic syrup and hot and cold beverages. Adults, $10; children under 12, $5; preschoolers free. Gluten-free options are available. A great way to start the Lenten Season with good food and fellowship.

• 5 p.m. — Pancake supper will be held at the Redeemer Lutheran/St. George’s Anglican Church (114 Ashgrove Blvd.) from 5 to 7 p.m. Free will offering. Come and join us!

• 7:30 p.m. — Members of the Brandon University Low Brass Studio will be presenting a concert of solo and chamber works for trombone, euphonium and tube at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, under the direction or Dr. Nora Wilson with student performance artists. All are welcome. No admission free.

WEDNESDAY

• 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. — The Brandon Embroiderers meet weekly to share their love of needlework, learn new skills and stitch together. All levels and abilities are welcome to attend. Call Dianne at 204-725-1445 or Darlene at 204-727-1624 for more information.

• 1:30 p.m. — Come and join us for line dancing at Seniors For Seniors (311 Park Ave. East). Level 2: advanced; some experience is recommended, understanding of basic steps and terminology. Mondays or Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in classes or punch cards can be purchased. Members, $3.50; non-members, $4.50. For more information, call Marilyn at 204-679-8081.

• 5:30 p.m. — The Brandon Festival of the Arts takes place at various venues across the city until March 11. The festival showcases and promotes the development of the performing arts community in Brandon and the surrounding area. Today: Vocal Junior and Intermediate and Musical Theatre a 5:30 p.m. All sessions are open to the public. Prices vary according to venue. Visit brandonfestivalofthearts.com for a complete schedule and to download your free program.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Great Canadian Road Trip 2.0 takes place at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Get ready for a great night of country music featuring Jason McCoy, Chad Brownlee and Jason Blaine. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

AT THE CLUBS

(Note: Information subject to change after print deadline.)

• Lady of the Lake (135-B 17th St. North) — Whitemud Blues returns to Westman at The Lady on Friday night at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

• The 40 (210 18th St. North, Brandon) — The 40 presents live Rock & Roll with The Biivvers on Friday and Saturday nights. $10 cover at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. This is an 18+ event and photo ID is required.

• Sand Hills Casino (777 Sand Hill Drive, Carberry) — Deputy entertain at the Oasis Bar & Grill Friday and Saturday with some classic rock and country music. Live and always free.

• Georgie’s Lounge at the Keystone Motor Inn (1050 18th St.) — Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight, there is karaoke in Georgie’s Lounge.

• Chez Angela Bakery and Café (Unit C, 29 10th St., Brandon) — Daelyn Elise will be performing for this Free Music Friday at 6:30 p.m.

• Great Western Roadhouse (1125 18th St. at Canad Inns) — Join DJ Dirty Bird on Friday for 2000s and today’s hits. On Saturday, The Roadhouse and BU Education presents 1 Last Rodeo from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

• Black Wheat Brewing (402 10th St.) — Join us every Saturday for “Music of the Decades!” Come for the tunes; stay for the fun.

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

• Daly House Museum (122 18th St., Brandon) — Built in 1882, original home of Brandon’s first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly. Artifacts include a collection of late 19th-century and early 20th-century furnishings, First World War memorabilia. Exhibit “Who’s In That Photo? Discovering Brandon’s Polish Roots in Photography,” on loan from Ottawa genealogist Frank Cedar, features 58 reproduced photos on immigration to Canada and the Prairies in the late 1800s. It focuses on Polish families that came from a small village in southeast Poland called Kazcyce to settle in Brandon and Melville, Sask. On display until April 30. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. (September to June). Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors and youth (6-18); family (up to two adults and three children), $13; children under five, free. For more info, visit dalyhousemuseum.ca or call 204-727-1722.

• Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (Unit 2, 710 Rosser Ave., Brandon) — Manitoba’s oldest centre for visual art and one of Canada’s first since 1907. The AGSM boasts two exhibition spaces, an art school and gift shop that supports more than 60 local Manitoba artists. Main Gallery exhibitions: “Barrier, Breach, Scaffold,” a collection of work pulled out of the vault of Manitoba Art Council’s collection housed in Brandon at the AGSM; “The WOW and the WHY” a partnership with Manitoba Aurora and Astronomy that blends the miraculous beauty of the northern lights with scientific and traditional knowledge. Both on display until March 22. Kayes Community Gallery: “This Is Us: Indigenous Identity Beyond Blood,” on display now until May 3 and co-ordinated by the Indigenous Peoples Centre, Brandon University and BU CARES. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Entry to the gallery inside The Town Centre parkade in the northeast corner. Free admission. For more information, visit agsm.ca.

• 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum (within the Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Ave. Please use 11th Street door) — Open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed for lunch. Also open by appointment by calling 204-717-4579. Visit our websites: 26fdregmuseum.ca or 12mbdragoons.com.

• Brandon General Museum and Archives (19 Ninth St., Unit 101) — Attractions include the Brandon History Hall, Manitoba Telephone History, the BJ Hales Natural History Collection and rotating exhibits celebrating Brandon’s roots. Guided visits are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Admission by donation. Booking in advance is strongly recommended. Phone 204-717-1514 or email bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca.

• Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) (Brandon Municipal Airport, Highway 10, 1.6 kilometres north of Brandon) — Canada’s only air museum solely dedicated to the preservation of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War. The museum has a number of British Commonwealth Air Training Plan aircraft, various aircraft engines and parts, all courtesy of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The CATPM at the Brandon Municipal Airport has closed for the season, but will reopen in the spring of 2025 from 1-4 p.m. (weather permitting). For more information, call the museum at 204-727-2444 or visit us on Facebook.

• Royal Canadian Artillery Museum (Building N-118 Patricia Rd., CFB Shilo) — We opened our new temporary exhibit, marking the 110th anniversary of the start of the First World War. The main features of the exhibit include a trench wall, First World War artillery and two machine-gun pits. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; children under 6, free. Phone 204-765-3000 (ext. 3570) or email RCAMuseum@forces.gc.ca.

• Killarney’s Heritage Home for the Arts (44 Water Ave., Killarney) — Killarney Turtle Mountain Arts Council’s gallery is in the Heritage Home for the Arts. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.; closed all statutory holidays. Special tours can be arranged by calling 204-554-0023. You can also visit Killarney-Turtle Mountain Arts Council on Facebook, @killarneyarts on Instagram or our website at killarneyarts.com.

• Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art (2021 Victoria Ave.) — “No Limits,” an exhibition by students in the IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Arts will be on display until March 13. Opening reception takes place Thursday at 7 p.m.

• ArtsForward (293 Mountain Ave., Neepawa) — ArtsForward is the central arts venue in Neepawa in visual, literary, performing and material arts. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday; closed on weekends.

• Virden Pioneer Home Museum (390 King St. West, Virden) — Museum house was built in 1888 by James F. Frame, a hardware and lumber merchant and prominent citizen in the community. The main house depicts how a family in the Victorian era would have lived. There are also two additional annexes and a coach house available for viewing. Currently closed for the season. Tours by appointment only by emailing virdenpioneermuseum@wcgwave.ca or calling 204-748-1659.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• March 6 — Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium presents Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul, Jully Black, at 7:30 p.m. She has taken home Juno and Gemini Awards and was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2021. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

• March 6 — The Westman Gardeners Club will hold its regular meeting in the Central Community Centre (529 Fourth St.) at 7 p.m. Program topic is nursery propagation for trees and woody perennials using different techniques. Speaker: Doug McGregor, owner and operator at Oak Summit Nursery, a mail-order fruit tree nursery.

• March 6- 11 — The Brandon Festival of the Arts takes place at various venues across the city until March 11. The festival showcases and promotes the development of the performing arts community in Brandon and the surrounding area. All sessions are open to the public. Prices vary according to venue. Come and see performers of all ages in music, speech arts and dance. Visit brandonfestivalofthearts.com for a complete schedule and to download your free program.

• March 7 — Join us at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba for a free paint night and visually explore philosophical and personal perspectives on the “right to be known,” with Brandon University’s department of philosophy with Winnipeg-based artist Bruno de Oliveira Jayme. The event continues the mosaic created with more than 250 participants at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights this past September. All are welcome. Enjoy snacks, refreshments and live music by TAJ.

• March 7 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westman is proud to bring back Bowling for Kids’ Sake at T-Birds (2140 Currie Blvd.) at 5 p.m. Get together with friends, family and co-workers to raise money and have a fun time bowling in support of Big Brothers Big Sister mentoring programs here in the Westman community. Teams of four to six players with a ’70s theme! Best dressed will win a prize with other prizes to be won throughout the event. Cost: $400 Pledge-to-Play per team. For more information or to register your team, call 204-727-1787 or email Tracy.Williams@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.

• March 8-9 — Westman Gaming Expo will be held in the Manitoba Room at the Keystone Centre featuring local vendors and businesses, table top gaming, E-gaming, Viking/Knights demos and more. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Entry fee is only $2 at the door. Children 10 and under are free.

• March 9 — Join us for the 2025 Justice Relic Snowmobile Derby. Ride begins at the Justice Community Club grounds. $20/hand. Cash prizes for highest hands and 50/50. Hot meal served after the ride. Registration from 10:30 a.m. to noon. All riders are welcome!

• March 9-13 — Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries presents “Murder For Two,” a high-energy musical whodunit featuring two actors who play a dozen different characters. Performances: March 9 at Strathclair Bend Theatre; March 11 at Minnedosa Community Conference Centre; March 12 at Deloraine Winchester Theatre; March 13 at 98 First St. South in Souris.

• March 12 — The Brandon Wheat Kings meet the Saskatoon Blades at Westoba Place at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the Keystone Centre box office.

• March 13 — Alone Across The Northwest Territories takes place at the Riverbank Discovery Centre at 7 p.m. Join Canadian adventurer Calem Watson as he takes you on a solo canoe expedition across the Northwest Territories. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; presentation at 7 p.m. question and answer session to follow. Tickets are $25 plus taxes and fees.

• March 13-14 — Brandon University Jazz Festival takes place at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium featuring the Brandon University Big Band, under the direction of Diogo Peixoto performing alongside some of the finest jazz performers and educators in North America. Tickets are $30 each when ordered in groups of nine or fewer; $27.50 each when ordered in groups of 10 or more. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

• March 14 — The Brandon Wheat Kings meet the Moose Jaw Warriors at Westoba Place at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the Keystone Centre box office.

• March 15-16 — Crocus Obedience and Kennel Club is hosting Premium List AAC Sanctioned Agility Trials in the ACE Arena at the Keystone Centre.

• March 19 — The Brandon Wheat Kings meet the Saskatoon Blades at Westoba Place at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the Keystone Centre box office.

• March 21 — The Brandon Wheat Kings meet the Regina Pats at Westoba Place at 6 p.m. Tickets available at the Keystone Centre box office.

• April 27 — The Arts West Council and Reston Art Club invite regional amateur and emerging artists to participate in the 46th Annual Westman Juried Art Show taking place at the RES Centre in Reston. Categories include painting, drawing, mixed media, scratch art, 2D fibre art and silkscreen. Entries from youth (11-19 years of age) and adult artists are welcome. All entries will receive juror critiques and will be exhibited at the public reception. Jurors will select 20 works for the Arts West Travelling Gallery which will tour the region over the next year. Entry deadline is April 16. Compete information and entry forms are available at www.artswestcouncil.ca.

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