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7 Things To Do
Jazz it up
The TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival continues today with a handful of exciting live musical acts, including Dustin Harder and the Dusty Roads Band and The Noble Thiefs. Allow me to recommend tonight's free show at Old Market Square. Festival favourites Moses Mayes, featuring Maiko Watson, will be rocking the Cube starting at 10:30 p.m.. Bring your dancing shoes! For more information, visit jazzwinnipeg.com.
Go to The Ex
Mark the opening of summer at The Red River Exhibition. Whether it's carnival games, wild roller coasters or the sinfully delicious deep fried mini doughnuts, The Ex has all the carnival standbys and then some. Looking for a throwback? Check out '80s favourite Platinum Blonde as they hit the main stage at 8 p.m.. Admission prices vary. For more information, visit redriverex.com.
Cheer them on!
The 34th Annual Manitoba Marathon takes off today at the University of Manitoba Campus. Not signed up to run? The hoofers could use your support. Come out and cheer them on with races starting at 6:30 a.m., and awards beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit manitobamarathon.mb.ca.
Take in some art
The art of the written word is explored at the Winnipeg Art Gallery's A Pictures is Worth a Thousand Words. This eclectic exhibit features pieces from some of literature's most engaging works such as L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz. The WAG is open today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Admission prices range from $8-$10. Kids get in free. For more information visit wag.ca.
Rock out
Head down to the West End Cultural Centre to see ex-Constantines front man Bry Webb perform solo. Playing track off of his new solo album Provider, Webb's moody, indie melodies will be opened with performances by Snailhouse and Zach Lucky. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. For more information visit wecc.ca
Watch a play
Shakespeare In The Ruins (SIR) continues its run of William Shakespeare's Henry V. This season marks SIR's return to its outdoor theatre space at the Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park. Henry V follows the young king as he fights on the battlefields of both politics and war. Tickets range from $8 to $22 and the performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit shakespeareintheruins.com, or call the Prairie Theatre Exchange box office at 942-5483 to purchase tickets.
See some art at the park
Assiniboine Park's Pavillion Gallery Museum continues its vibrant pair of exhibitions. The gallery is featuring the works of Canadian painter Ivan Eyre and his former graduate student Daria Mudryj. The Ivan Eyre exhibit displays some of his drawings while the Daria Mudryj exhibit, titled Spring Florals: Show and Sale, features a range of the Winnipegger's vibrant floral and still life paintings. Admission to both exhibits is free but donations are welcome. For more information, visit assiniboinepark.ca.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition June 17, 2012 ??65534
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