Let’s Do Something — Jan. 11, 2024

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TODAY

• 10:15 to 11 a.m. — Story and Song Circle with Michelle at the Brandon Public Library. Preschoolers can join Michelle for stories, songs and crafts. The presence of a caregiver or parent is required. No registration necessary.

• 7 p.m. — Westman Gardeners Club meets at the Central Community Centre (529 Fourth St.). Guest speaker Greg Boguski will talk about growing orchids and their history. Visitors are welcome to attend.

FRIDAY

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Brandon Farmers’ Market at The Town Centre (800 Rosser Ave.). Baking, jams and jellies, pickling, yarn, bison, beef, beeswax candles, crafts and more. This event runs year-round.

• 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Senior dance at Central Community Centre (529 Fourth St.) with lunch to follow. Music provided by Prairie Fire. Dances will be held weekly, with last dance May 10. No dance will be held on March 29. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, call Ken at 204-726-4822.

• 7 p.m. — The Brandon Wheat Kings host the Swift Current Broncos at Westoba Place. Tickets available at the Keystone Centre box office.

• 7 p.m. — The Brandon University Bobcats women’s volleyball team takes on the University of Regina at the Healthy Living Centre (2010 Louise Ave.).

• 7:30 p.m. — The Evans Theatre at Brandon University (270 18th St.) screens “Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe.” All seats are $6, cash only. For more information, visit evanstheatre.ca

SATURDAY

• Day — Skating Oval is open for the season. The Waterfall of Lights display is on from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. nightly throughout the winter season. Parking is available in designated areas on McGregor Avenue or Hilton Avenue.

• Day — Toboggan hills are open at Hanbury Hill, Rideau Park and Wheat City Golf Course/Recreation Centre. Smaller sliding hills are available at 34th Street and Cherry Crescent and Parkdale Park. For more information, visit brandon.ca/winter-recreation/toboggan-hills

• Day — Public skating available at the skating rink behind the visitor centre at Clear Lake.

• 5 to 10 p.m. — Wheat City Nuit Blanche, a multi-disciplinary performance and art event featuring Brandon University music students, faculty and ensembles, takes place at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (710 Rosser Ave.)

• 7 p.m. — The Brandon University Bobcats women’s volleyball team takes on the University of Regina at the Healthy Living Centre (2010 Louise Ave.).

• 7:30 p.m. — The Evans Theatre at Brandon University (270 18th St.) screens “Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe.” All seats are $6, cash only. For more information, visit evanstheatre.ca

• 7:30 to 11 p.m. — Steppin’ Out Old Tyme Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall (560 13th St. East) with live music by Nite Life. The $20 admission includes lunch. For more information, call Barbara at 204-728-5636.

SUNDAY

• Day — Toboggan hills are open at Hanbury Hill, Rideau Park and Wheat City Golf Course/Recreation Centre. Smaller sliding hills are available at 34th Street and Cherry Crescent and Parkdale Park. For more information, visit brandon.ca/winter-recreation/toboggan-hills

• Day — Skating Oval is open for the season. The Waterfall of Lights display is on from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. nightly throughout the winter season. Parking is available in designated areas on McGregor Avenue or Hilton Avenue.

• Day — Ski or hike the trails in the Brandon Hills.

• 2:30 p.m. — Explore the natural beauty of the Assiniboine Food Forest’s environment during a nature walk. Stop in at Crow’s General Store for some hot coffee, hot chocolate, or ice cream afterwards. Meet at Crow’s (33 17th St. East). Walks are scheduled until late March.

• 7 p.m. — The Brandon Wheat Kings host the Prince Albert Raiders at Westoba Place. Tickets available at the Keystone Centre box office.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Evans Theatre at Brandon University (270 18th St.) screens “Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe.” All seats are $6, cash only. For more information, visit evanstheatre.ca

MONDAY

• 1:15 to 4 p.m. — East End Sunshine Card Club meets Mondays at the East End Community Centre (405 Park St., corner of Park and Victoria Avenue East). Coffee and snacks. Members and guests are welcome. For more information, call 204-727-3539.

• 7 p.m. — Produced on the Prairies — A Craft Beer Tasting Event at the Dome Building on the Keystone Centre grounds. The event is a kickoff for Ag Days and features the best of Manitoba’s up-and-coming craft brewing scene. Sample a lineup of expertly crafted brews, meet the entrepreneurs and business owners behind these brands. Tickets are $40 and available online at Eventbrite.ca

WEDNESDAY

• 1 to 4 p.m. — Join members of the Brandon Scrabble Club for an afternoon of Scrabble, coffee and laughs at the Brandon Public Library. Scrabble boards are provided, and all levels of skill are welcome to attend. No registration is required.

• 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 info.

• 6 to 8 p.m. —Wednesday Knights at Chez Angela Bakery and Café (Unit C, 29 10th St., Brandon). The Brandon Knights Chess Club meets at Chez Angela on Wednesday evenings. All skill levels are welcome.

AT THE CLUBS

• Lady of the Lake (135-B 17th St. North) — A New Quartet brings jazz and neo-soul on Friday at 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. Upcoming: Feb. 9, Yuk Yuks features Rollin Penner, Dave Jenkinson and Carole Cunningham. Tickets at Eventbrite $27.96 to $33.28.

• The 40 (210 18th St. North) — We are pleased to welcome Manitoba’s Martin Desjarlis and Ramblin’ Fever back to The 40 stage on Friday for some real country music. Doors open at 9 p.m. $10 cover. On Saturday, The Incredibly Hip delivers a stunning concert performance tribute to The Tragically Hip. Opening for the band are The Stoneheads, Canada’s tribute to The Headstones. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 plus fees and available at showpass.com Admission at the door is $20. Events are 18+ and valid photo ID is required.

• Great Western Roadhouse (1125 18th St. at Canad Inns) —Westman’s nightlife hot spot!

• Houstons (3130 Victoria Ave.) — Come and join us on Thursday for the Aggie Social at 9 p.m. Upcoming: Jan 16-17, Ag Days with the Sean Taylor Band. We are also open for Ag Days on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

• Sand Hills Casino (777 Sand Hill Dr., Carberry) — Chris Ghidoni brings some classic rock/blues/R&B to the Oasis Bar & Grill Friday and Saturday nights. Live and always free.

• Section 6 Brew Company (1126 Princess Ave.) — Karaoke hosted by Cade Zacharias on Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday features live music by Aaron Frost from 7 to 9 p.m. Then on Wednesdays it is Jazz Night with Brandon University jazz students.

• Chez Angela Bakery and Café (Unit C, 29 10th St.) — Free music Fridays from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Come check us out. This Friday features Dylan Southam.

• Club 1202 (1202 Rosser Ave.) — For an inspiring night of live music, head down to Club 1202 on Saturday for an evening with Midnight Renegade from 7 to 7:45 p.m. A small-town folk meets rock band with inspirational lyrics that derive from mental health, trauma and addicitions. Special guest Ethan Hofman will be performing from 8 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Please use the west side door. Open to all ages. $5 cover that includes one free drink.

• Eagles Nest Bar & Grill (3500 McDonald Ave.) — Upcoming: Jan. 28, Adult comedy show with Beauty and the Beast (Lisa Baker and Darren Frost) at 7 p.m. Tickets available at lisabakercomedy.com/shows.

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

• Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (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. Presently the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is closed, but the Canteen Building is available for rent year-round, and you can shop the Tiger Moth Gift Shop by appointment by calling 204-727-2444. The museum will reopen on April 1, weather permitting. The museum’s RCAF Second World War Memorial is open to the public from sunrise to sundown.

• Daly House Museum (122 18th St., Brandon) — Built in 1882, the Daly House was the 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, toys, dolls and women’s wear. Museum hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. (September to June). Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and youth (six to 18 years old), family (up to two adults and three children) $12, and children under five are admitted free. For more information, visit dalyhousemuseum. ca or call 204-727-1722.

• Royal Canadian Artillery Museum (Building N-118 Patricia Rd., CFB Shilo) — Our Second World War vehicle exhibit includes eight military vehicles used by Canadians during the Second World War. Military vehicles provided firepower, logistical support, mobility and protection for the Canadian Army, enhancing their effectiveness during the Second World War. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and students (six to 18 years old), free for children under six. Phone 204-765-3000 (ext. 3570) or email RCAMuseum@ forces. gc.ca.

• Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (Unit 2, 710 Rosser Ave., Brandon) — Manitoba’s oldest centre for visual art and one of Canada’s first. The AGSM boasts two art galleries, studios for youth and adult classes, a gift shop that supports more than 90 Manitoban artists and artisans. Surien Fourie’s “Soul Bearing” is in the Community Gallery until Jan. 12. In the Community Gallery — Upcoming: Jan. 18 to April 13, Young & Creative in Southwestern Manitoba. Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit agsm.ca.

• Killarney’s Heritage Home for the Arts (44 Water Ave., Killarney) — The 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. The gallery is closed all statutory holidays. Special tours can be arranged by calling the arts administrator at 204-554-0023.

• 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 tours and 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.

• 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum (within the Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Ave.) — The museum is open Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed for lunch. Also open by appointment.

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

• Virden Pioneer Home Museum (390 King St. West, Virden) — The museum house was built in 1888 by James F. Frame, a hardware merchant and prominent citizen in the community. We are now closed for the season and will open again in the spring of 2024.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Jan. 19 — Spanish Level 1 program will introduce you to the Spanish language. Learn basic vocabulary and essential conversational skills. Cultural Resource Centre (638 Princess Ave.) 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 to March 8. $110. Register at Brandon.ca/Rec-Programs or call 204-729-2471.

• Jan. 19-20 —The Brandon University Bobcats basketball teams take on the University of Saskatchewan at the Healthy Living Centre (2010 Louise Ave.) On Jan. 19, the women’s game begins at 6 p.m., with the men taking the floor at 8 p.m. On Jan. 20, the women play at 5 p.m.; men at 7 p.m.

• Jan. 19-20 — Westman Drama Ministries presents Disney’s PIXAR “Finding Nemo Jr.” at 635 McDiarmid Dr. Come explore the big blue world as Westman Drama Ministries presents its first production in Brandon. This is a perfect show for the whole family. On Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Adults $22; children ages zero to 12, $19. VIP admission is $27. Tickets available at: finding-nemo-jr-westman, eventbrite.com.

• Jan. 19-21 — The Evans Theatre at Brandon University (270 18th St.) will be showing “Maestro,” at 7:30 p.m. nightly. All seats are $6, cash only. For more information, visit evanstheatre. ca

• Jan. 20 — The Brandon Wheat Kings host the Lethbridge Hurricanes at Westoba Place at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the Keystone Centre box office.

• Jan. 20-21 — Friends of Riding Mountain National Park invite you to join them for World Snow Day Weekend. Jan 20: Chili fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Ice fishing village open house at the Clear Lake main beach area from noon to 3 p.m.; kids’ snow carving and painting at 1 p.m.; group snowshoe at the Brule trail at 1:30 p.m. S’mores and hot chocolate at a campfire from 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 21: Kickspark demos, also known as Snow Gliders,” from 11 a.m. to noon and a Bannock roast with hot chocolate around the campfire at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 204-848-4037.

• Jan. 21 — Expressions Entertainment presents the Westman Wedding Expo 2024 at the Victoria Inn (3550 Victoria Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $12.50 adults, ages 17 and under no charge. Showcasing Westman’s top wedding professionals, vendors and giveaways!

• Jan. 21 — The Brandon Wheat Kings host the Medicine Hat Tigers at Westoba Place at 4 p.m. Tickets available at the Keystone Centre box office.

• Jan. 22 — Join us at The Dock on Princess for our next Murder Mystery at 6 p.m. Put together your best detective team and see if you can be the first to solve the murder. Give us a call at 204-726-1234 or send us a message to book your table as seating is limited.

• Jan. 23 — Canada’s Juno award-winning group The Sheepdogs bring their Backroad Boogie tour to the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

• Jan. 25 —365 Group for cancer survivors, caregivers and those who love them meets at Murray House (521 Frederick St.) at 1 p.m. Please call Larry 204-728-0221 or Anne 204-728-9958 to register or for more information.

• Jan. 25 — Read With The Mayor will be held at the Brandon Public Library (710 Rosser Ave.) at 7 p.m. Join a city-wide book club event reading and discussing David Brooks’ “How to Know a Person,” with Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett and other readers like you. Copies of the book are available for borrowing prior to the event. To sign up, email programs@wmrl.ca or call 204-727-6648.

• Jan. 25-28 — Sioux Valley Dakota Nation will be hosting its annual Dakota Nation Winterfest for four days inside the Keystone Centre. The festival includes events for all age groups including square dance competitions, talent show, wacipi competition in various age groups and grand entries, basketball, volleyball, pool tournaments, bingo, moccasin games, and adult and minor hockey tournaments with teams from all over Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

• Jan. 26-27 — The Brandon University Bobcats men’s volleyball team takes on UBC Okanagan at the Healthy Living Centre (2010 Louise Ave.) at 7 p.m. each night.

• Jan. 26-28 — The Evans Theatre at Brandon University (270 18th St.) will be showing “Anatomy of a Fall,” at 7:30 p.m. nightly. All seats are $6, cash only. For more information, visit evanstheatre. ca

• Jan. 27 — Family Art Saturdays at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (710 Rosser Ave.) for children ages 3-6 and accompanying adult. Saturdays 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 24, March 2 and March 9. Members $12 per person; non members $14 per person. To register, visit agsm.ca or call 204-727-1036.

• Jan. 28 — Beauty & the Beast adult comedy show at Eagles Nest Bar & Grill (3500 McDonald Ave.) at 7 p.m. Tickets at lisabakercomedy.com/shows $29.50 in advance, $35 day of the show.

• Jan. 30 — The Minnedosa Performing Arts Committee presents, Notas de 4, an original Latin Jazz ensemble from Calgary, at Tanner’s Crossing School at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance at the Minnedosa Regional Library or online at Eventbrite.ca. They will also be available at the door the night of the performance if not sold out.

• Jan. 31 — Noche de Flamenco will take place at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. The opening performers are a Brandon-based group, Flamenco on the Prairies with Christine Penner, dancer/singer; Anna Osterbeck, dancer; Dane Neufeld, guitar; Caitlin Baker, violin and Esteban Seunarine, cajon. Following are Notas de 4, from Calgary, winner of Best World Recording of the year 2020 original Latin Jazz ensemble. Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for students and are available online at silviatemis.com/store.

• Feb. 2 — The Brandon Wheat Kings host the Red Deer Rebels at Westoba Place at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the Keystone Centre box office.

• Feb. 2-3 — The Brandon University Bobcats women’s volleyball team takes on Mount Royal University at the Healthy Living Centre (2010 Louise Ave.) Feb. 2 at 6 p.m.; Feb. 3 at 5 p.m.

• Feb. 2-3 — The Brandon University Bobcats men’s volleyball team takes on Mount Royal University at the Healthy Living Centre (2010 Louise Ave.) at 7:45 p.m. on Feb. 2 and 6:45 p.m. on Feb. 3.

• Feb. 5 — Join us at The Dock on Princess for a Murder Mystery at 6 p.m. Put together your best detective team and see if you can be the first to solve the murder. Give us a call at 204-726-1234 or send us a message to book your table as seating is limited.

• Feb. 6 — The Habitat For Humanity, Brandon Chapter’s Designer Bag Bingo is back! Join us for 10 games of bingo with each prize being a designer bag! Takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion #3 (560 13th St. East). Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. (Cash bar available). Ten games of bingo for $50; 50/50 draw; raffle table. Reserve your tickets online and pay for and pick them up at the Brandon Habitat ReStore.

• Feb. 9-10 — The Brandon University Bobcats women’s volleyball team takes on Thompson Rivers University at the Healthy Living Centre (2010 Louise Ave.) Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.; Feb. 10 at 5 p.m.

• Feb. 9-10 — The Brandon University Bobcats men’s volleyball team takes on Thompson Rivers University at the Healthy Living Centre (2010 Louise Ave.) at 7:45 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 6:45 p.m. on Feb. 10.

• Feb. 11 — Assiniboine Food Forest presents Seedy Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ukrainian Reading Hall (1005 Assiniboine Ave.). Food and seed vendors, seed swap, children’s activity area, presentations and more. No charge.

• Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day Trivia Night for ages 16+ at the Eagles Nest Bar & Grill (3500 McDonald Ave.) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Teams of 2-4 people will battle to see who has the greatest knowledge of love/romance trivia. $40. Register at Brandon.ca/Rec-Programs or call 204 7292471

• Feb. 16 — Snowed In Comedy Tour at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. featuring Erica Sigurdson, Pete Zedlacher, Dan Quinn and Paul Myrehaug. Tickets are available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

• Feb. 17 — Story Trails, a hike through the forest lead by an indigenous storyteller. Grab a free snowshoe rental and listen to stories. Assiniboine Food Forest (201 17th St. East) at 2 p.m. Free. Event will be repeated March 23. Register at Brandon.ca/Rec-Programs or call 204-729-2471

• Feb. 22 — Kaleidoscope Concerts Series Neepawa presents an incredible evening of music with Gordie MacKeeman and his unique blend of folk, bluegrass and Celtic music at ArtsForward in Neepawa at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door: $25 for adults; $5 for students from K to Grade 12. For more information, visit kaleidoscopeconcertseries.weebly.com.

• Feb. 22 — The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba’s annual President’s Dinner will be held at the ballroom at the Victoria Inn with recording artists Doc Walker. This annual gala is one of Brandon’s most prestigious formal evenings, developed in support of agriculture awareness. Tickets are $120 or $960 (plus GST) for a table of eight and can be reserved by calling the Provincial Exhibition office at 204-726-3590.

• Feb. 26 — The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries presents “Mix Tapes from My Mom,” written and performed by Cory Wojcik, at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (205 20th St.) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

• March 1 — KidSport Manitoba’s For the Love of Sport is back for a night of laughs in the Grand Salon at the Victoria Inn (3550 Victoria Ave.) at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., for cocktail hour. Featuring comedian Kelly Taylor. Find your brightest colours to bring on the neon for this Wildn’ Out Neon party! All proceeds go to help kids in western Manitoba play the sports they love. Tickets available at Eventbrite.ca

• March 2 —MODO Live presents an evening with Big Sugar at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

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