holidaycalendar A guide to the season ’ s hottest events
Dec 5- Jan 3 WINTER WONDERLAND Drive through a festive light display of more than one million lights at the Canad Inns Winter Wonderland ( bottom right ). Tickets $ 15 per car . Open 6‐10 pm , closed Christmas Day . Red River Exhibition Park , 3977 Portage Ave , 204‐888‐6990 , redriverex . com .
Dec 5 , 6 , 7 BACHMAN IS BACK Joined by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra , Randy Bachman performs hits from the last 35 years , with some of his own thrown in the mix , like American Woman . Tickets $ 60‐ $ 95 . Centennial Concert Hall , 555 Main St , 204‐949‐3999 .
Ongoing DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW Celebrate Christmas the classic way by bringing family and friends along for a sleigh ride at Miracle Ranch . Rides are by appointment only , and cost $ 150 for up to 20 people . Five minutes north of the floodway , call 204‐224‐1180 or go to miracleranch . ca for directions .
To Jan 4 SENTIMENTAL SCENES The original Fairytale Vignettes from Eaton ’ s downtown store have been restored and put on display at The Children ’ s Museum . Fifteen vignettes can be explored , from Cinderella , to the Three Blind Mice and more . 45 Forks Market Road , 204‐924‐4000 .
To Jan 8 IT ’ S ELECTRIFYING The Manitoba Electrical Museum presents All That Glows , an exhibit that takes a trip through the decades beginning in the late 1800s to discover electricity ’ s uses and developments during the holidays of generations past . 680 Harrow St , 204‐360‐7905 .
To Jan 25 SURREALIST MASTER Dali Up Close at the Winnipeg Art Gallery showcases works from the distinguished artist . Two canvases showcase both the surrealist and classical period of the artist ' s career , and more than 30 photographs demonstrate Dali ’ s ability to shape his self‐image . 300 Memorial Blvd , 204‐786‐6641 .
Dec 2-20 EMPRESS OF BLUES The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre is celebrating powerhouse blues singer Bessie Smith in The Devil ’ s Music : The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith . This musical maven was popular in the 1920s and 1930s , and recorded with Louis Armstrong . Call for ticket prices . Tom Hendry Warehouse , 140 Rupert Ave , 204‐942‐6537 .
Dec 2-3 VINYL CAFÉ Dave , Morley and the kids are back in this special holiday edition of Vinyl Café . Hear music and two brand new stories . Tickets $ 58‐ $ 65 . Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 , ticketmaster . ca . Centennial Concert Hall , 555 Main St .
Dec 3 , 5 , 7 , 13 , 16 , 19 , 21 , 29 , 31 GO JETS GO Be part of a loud , energetic crowd and have an edge‐of‐your‐seat adventure at the MTS Centre during a game with local NHL team the Winnipeg Jets . Call for ticket prices and game times . 300 Portage Ave , 1‐855‐985‐5000 , jets . nhl . com .
Dec 5 HARPING AWAY Percussion , poetry , velvet gowns and candles are all part of Winter Harp at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre . Three harps and rare medieval instruments croon familiar and medieval carols for a performance like no other . Legendary harpist Kim Robertson and acclaimed singer and harpist Roger Helfrick perform . Tickets $ 42 , call 1‐866‐656‐6838 or purchase at the door if available . 180 Market Ave .
Dec 6 SPAGHETTI WITH SANTA It ’ s dinner for breakfast during Spaghetti Breakfast with Santa at the Manitoba Children ’ s Museum . Guests can slurp up a plate of spaghetti before touring the Eaton ’ s Fairytale Vignettes and receiving a surprise visit from Santa . Tickets $ 12 in advance , $ 15 on day of event . Call 204‐924‐4000 , 45 Forks Market Rd .
Dec 6 GLORIA The Winnipeg Singers ' highly anticipated Christmas concert Sing Glory ! features a selection of beautifully harmonizing Glorias by Vivaldi , Poulenc , Buhr and Corlis . The Mennonite Collegiate Chamber Choir joins as guest artists . Tickets $ 30 / adults , 65 +/$ 25 , under 30 /$ 15 . 204‐944‐9100 . Westminster United Church , 745 Westminster Ave .
Dec 7 FOREST FUN Father Christmas is in the forest at Fort Whyte Alive to hear Christmas wishes from the young and young at heart . Bring a camera to take a photo with Santa , or purchase a photo from an on‐site photographer . Tickets $ 7 for non members , $ 5 for members . 1961 McCreary Rd , 204‐989‐8355 .
Dec 7 MINI MUSICIANS The Winnipeg Youth Orchestra , composed of youth in grades 3‐10 , comes together at Pantages Playhouse Theatre for a holiday concert . Three orchestras will perform classical repertoire and some seasonal favourites . Tickets $ 10 at the door , or pre‐order five for $ 40 . 180 Market Ave , 204‐284‐0074 .
Photos : Royal Winnipeg Ballet Soloist Yayoi Ban with Artjom Maksakov . Photo by Réjean Brandt Photography ; Winter Wonderland ( courtesy of Canad Inns )
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