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Crustacean celebration

 

Théâtre Cercle Molière hosted its 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21 at the RBC Convention Centre. More than 2,200 kilograms of lobster, brought in directly from Cap-Pelé, N.B., was served at the annual fundraising event for St. Boniface’s French-language theatre.

In operation since 1925, Cercle Molière offers a four-play season at its theatre located at the Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre, 340 Provencher Blvd. Cercle Molière also operates a theatre school and programming for youth and directors. For more information, visit cerclemoliere.com.

L-R: Jorgen Kaspick, Pam Sigurdson, Dale Oughton and Lynn Guretin at Théâtre Cercle Molière's 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.
L-R: Jorgen Kaspick, Pam Sigurdson, Dale Oughton and Lynn Guretin at Théâtre Cercle Molière's 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.
Theatre Cercle Molière technician) at Théâtre Cercle Molière’s 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. L-R: Maxine Robert (Theatre Cercle Molière communications), Geneviève Pelletier (Theatre Cercle Molière artistic director), Ginette Caron (Theatre Cercle Molière administrator), Mélanie Bédard (Theatre Cercle Molière special events), Chantal Labossière (Theatre Cercle Molière gala co-ordinator) and Keith Damboise
Theatre Cercle Molière technician) at Théâtre Cercle Molière’s 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. L-R: Maxine Robert (Theatre Cercle Molière communications), Geneviève Pelletier (Theatre Cercle Molière artistic director), Ginette Caron (Theatre Cercle Molière administrator), Mélanie Bédard (Theatre Cercle Molière special events), Chantal Labossière (Theatre Cercle Molière gala co-ordinator) and Keith Damboise
Monica Rietvelt (from left), Mike Van Kats, Karen Melnyk and Michelle Smith, Théâtre Cercle Molière board member.
Monica Rietvelt (from left), Mike Van Kats, Karen Melnyk and Michelle Smith, Théâtre Cercle Molière board member.
Convention centre staff serves up lobster at Théâtre Cercle Molière’s 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard.
Convention centre staff serves up lobster at Théâtre Cercle Molière’s 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard.
L-R: Paul Samyn (Winnipeg Free Press editor) and Jason Smith (president and owner, Smith Events) at Théâtre Cercle Molière's 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on September 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.
L-R: Paul Samyn (Winnipeg Free Press editor) and Jason Smith (president and owner, Smith Events) at Théâtre Cercle Molière's 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on September 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.
Theatre Cercle Molière communications) at Théâtre Cercle Molière's 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. L-R: Lynne Skromeda (executive director, Winnipeg Folk Festival), Chantal Rougeau, Chantale Cavack and Maxine Robert
Theatre Cercle Molière communications) at Théâtre Cercle Molière's 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. L-R: Lynne Skromeda (executive director, Winnipeg Folk Festival), Chantal Rougeau, Chantale Cavack and Maxine Robert
SFM vice-president) and Jason Cassie at Théâtre Cercle Molière’s 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. L-R: Christian Monnin (Societé Franco-Manitobain president), Karine Pelletier, Angela Cassie
SFM vice-president) and Jason Cassie at Théâtre Cercle Molière’s 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. L-R: Christian Monnin (Societé Franco-Manitobain president), Karine Pelletier, Angela Cassie
L-R: Rita Groleau, Paul Groleau, John Bockstael and Monique Bockstael at Théâtre Cercle Molière's 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.
L-R: Rita Groleau, Paul Groleau, John Bockstael and Monique Bockstael at Théâtre Cercle Molière's 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.
MP for Saint Boniface-Saint Vital) at Théâtre Cercle Molière’s 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. L-R: Barney Morin (volunteer co-ordinator), Brigitte Leger and Dan Vandal.
MP for Saint Boniface-Saint Vital) at Théâtre Cercle Molière’s 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. L-R: Barney Morin (volunteer co-ordinator), Brigitte Leger and Dan Vandal.
JASON HALSTEAD / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Convention centre staff serves up lobster at Théâtre Cercle Molière's 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. (See Social Page)
JASON HALSTEAD / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Convention centre staff serves up lobster at Théâtre Cercle Molière's 43rd Lobster Gala du Homard on Sept. 21, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. (See Social Page)

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