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By: Katherine Dow

Posted: 05/20/2012 1:00 AM | Comments: 0

Media Call for- My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding at MTC �� photos for preview and review KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS / May 9 2012

Attend a wedding

Witness Obama-approved true love at Winnipeg Studio Theatre's production of My Mother's Jewish Lesbian Wiccan Wedding. Based on a true story, this hilarious and heartfelt musical tells the story of one divorcee's path to self-discovery and one heck of a wedding. Final performance is today at 2 p.m. at the Tom Hendry Theatre Warehouse. Admission ranges from $22.50 to $29.50. For more information, visit winnipegstudiotheatre.com.

Get cultural

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at The Forks' Asian Canadian Festival. This annual event features an eclectic range of Asian cultural demonstrations, such as Asian cooking, traditional dance, martial arts and tai chi. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations throughout The Forks, with a special drumming festival being held at 7 p.m. Admission to all events is free. For more information visit www.theforks.com.

Put on your walking shoes

Enjoy some fitness and philanthropy at the 2012 Walk for Lupus. Head on down to the St. Vital Park duck pond from noon until 2 p.m. to help raise funds for the Lupus Society of Manitoba. Walkers and volunteers of all ages are welcome. For more information visit www.lupusmanitoba.com or call 942-6825.

Rock out with art

Experience the intersection where music and art meet at Sound & Vision: Crossroads. This unique exhibition features the work of almost a dozen artists working in a myriad of mediums including sculpture and video projection. It is on open today at the Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art, at 460 Portage Ave., from noon until 5 p.m.. Admission is free. For more information visit http://plugin.org or call 942-1043.

Cast a line

Get outside and enjoy the spring day at FortWhyte Alive's afternoon of free fishing. While poles, tackle and boats are available to rent, the pond is free with regular admission. So catch a nibble and maybe some lunch all day today at FortWhyte. For more information, visit www.fortwhyte.org.

Get all shook up

Elvis has entered the building! Dine and delight in Jail House Rock, a Celebrations Dinner Theatre presentation featuring the music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and a few other surprise throwback artists. Admission ranges from $28.95 to $54.95. Seating begins at 5 p.m. For more information visit celebrations.ca or call 982-8282.

Don't miss Norman

The Winnipeg Art Gallery has held over its popular exhibit American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell until May 27. This exhibition features paintings, photographs, and archival material spanning the iconic painter's nearly seven-decade career. American Chronicles is open today from noon until 5 p.m. Admission ranges from $6 to $18. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 786-6641 or at wag.ca.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition May 20, 2012 ??65534

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