Showbits

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