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Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning
Viewers learn about the events that shaped Anne's childhood and set the stage for all that would haunt her in later years. 6 p.m., CTV
The Santa Clause 2
After being Santa for many years, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) is in search of a wife to help him raise his son. 7 p.m., ABC
Survivor: Gabon - Earth's Last Eden
The tribal torches will be lit in the remote African landscape during the exciting two-hour season finale. 7 p.m., CBS/Global
Today in Music History
In 1961 the Beatles signed a formal agreement to be managed by Brian Epstein
Born This Day
Morey Amsterdam, 1908
Spike Jones, 1911
Charlie Rich, 1932
Lee Remick, 1935
Patty Duke, 1946
Chelsea Noble, 1964
Tammy Blanchard, 1976
Today's Lineup
Concerts
Holiday Express -- A WSO Tradition
Conductor Carl Topilow returns with a wealth of holiday favourites and guests Al Simmons and Prairie Voices Choir, Centennial Concert Hall, 2 p.m. $28.50 to $65 at 949-3999.
Metalmorphosis Brass Quintet
A festive collection of traditional carols, plus selections from Bach and Gabrieli with University of Manitoba Brass Quintet and Todd Martin, horn, St. Andrew's River Heights Church, 7 p.m.; $10.
Winnipeg Singers: Magnificat
The Christmas music of John Rutter with members of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra and Renaissance Voices, Knox United Church, 7 p.m.; $25, $22 and $10.
Winnipeg Pops Orchestra
Christmas concert, Assiniboine Park Conservatory, 2:30 p.m.; free.
Bison Men's Chorus
Annual Christmas concert, Mary, Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge, 3 p.m.
Theatre
A Year With Frog & Toad
Holiday musical celebrating the unshakable friendship between a pessimistic toad and an upbeat frog, 1 & 4 p.m. today, continues to Jan. 3, Manitoba Theatre for Young People, Canwest Performing Arts Centre; $15.25 at 942-8898.
Corner Gassed
Celebrations Dinner Theatre, Canad Inn Fort Garry, 1824 Pembina, to Jan. 10; $55.50 Thursday and Sunday and $61.50 Friday and Saturday, children $28.95 at 982-8282.
Dance
Basement Projects
Works by Stephanie Ballard, Rachel Browne, Heidi Bunting, Bill Evans, Odette Heyn-Penner, Brent Lott, Christina Medina, Casimiro Nhussi and Gaile Petursson-Hiley, presented by The Professional Program of the School of Contemporary Dancers, 8 p.m.; $12, students $10.
Literary
Storybook Reading of Peter Pan
By Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet with Tinker Bell, Wendy and Captain Hook on hand to sign posters and answer questions, Founders' Studio at the RWB Building, 380 Graham, 1 p.m.; free but reservations must be made at 956-2792.
Picturing Manitoba: Legacies of the Winnipeg Tribune
By Russ Gourluck, McNally Robinson Grant Park, 2 p.m.
The Canadian Shield Alphabet
Children's picture book by Myrna Guymer, McNally Robinson Polo Park, 2 p.m.
Out and About
Christmas at The Taylors
This year there are over 95,000 lights in the display plus you can ride the train, 3001 Roblin, to Jan. 4; train ride tickets are $2 or $20 for 12.
Winter Wonderland
Drive-thru light show, Red River Exhibition Park, 6 to 10 p.m. nightly, to Jan. 4; $10 per vehicle in advance at Mac's and Red River Co-op or $15 at the gate.
Nightspots
Academy Food, Drinks & Music (437 Stradbrook): Rock Band with J. Williamez.
Folk Exchange (211 Bannatyne): Lindsay Jane.
Jaguars (Club Regent): Al Andrusco.
Le Garage Cafe (166 Provencher): Dirty Denominators.
Palm Lounge (Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway): Elmer Negado.
Royal George (123 Regent West): Nellie Travis.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition December 14, 2008 D2
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