Eva Wasney The Longest Night: A Winter’s Tale – Planetarium Show in the museum’s intimate parlour with tickets going for $60 for non-members. Sunday, Christmas Eve, features a matinee performance at 1 p.m. The 90-minute readings take place Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Robinson has a knack for the historical one-man show format, having previously performed as Sir Hugh John Macdonald, Timothy Eaton and Rudyard Kipling, among others. Head down to Dalnavert Museum this weekend for a professional rendition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in the fitting comfort of a Victorian mansion.įormer CBC and current CKUW radio host Ron Robinson has been conducting dramatic readings of the ghostly holiday classic at the downtown museum since 2018. Ron Robinson reads A Christmas Carol this weekend at Dalnavert Museum. Tired of reading your own holiday stories? Craving some vintage festive cheer?

Tickets $25-$30 at friendsofdalnavert.ca.

Jen Zoratti A Christmas Carol cometh to life Note: this event is 18-plus with valid photo ID. Early bird tickets were sold out last week. Eras ‘fits, friendship bracelets and good vibes encouraged.Īnd as with all things T.S., tickets to Swiftmas are going fast.

Winnipeg Jets and Bombers DJ Fin-S will be spinning deep cuts and chart toppers alike from all of Swift’s eras, so even if you didn’t see her on tour, you can still let loose on the dance floor with your fellow Swifties. Taylor Swift (Chris Pizzello / The Associated Press file)ĭon we now our red lipstick and sequins to celebrate Time’s Person of the Year with a holiday-themed dance party presented by Up Dance Party Co.

Alan Small Swiftmas: Taylor Swift Dance Party He released a new album in October, Lost Country, a collection of Canadian country songs recorded decades ago by artists such as Chef Adams and Dick Damron that Burns discovered while researching for his podcast, The Northern Report, and when he hosted CKUW 95.9 FM’s Boots & Saddle show. “It’s not about Christmas - it’s about giving,” Burns writes in an email. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for Harvest Manitoba and wear their holiday sweaters to help create a festive atmosphere. The band - Burns, who sings and plays upright bass, drummer Joanna Miller and guitarist Grant Siemens - will donate 75 per cent of ticket sales to Main Street Project, which provides shelter and support to people without homes or are living with mental illness or addictions.

Sean Burns and Lost Country will get into the holiday spirit by supporting two organizations that serve the less fortunate with two sets of the country trio’s favourites. Main Street gig to help Main Street Project

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