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Big Fun Festival: Chris Friesen Mardi Gras: Winnipeg Convention Centre New Music Festival: Chronic Creative ASSINIBOINE CREDIT UNION RIVER TRAIL January and February, 2013 Slip on your mittens, put on your skates and join the fun on this naturally frozen skating trail. The Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail is the perfect location to take part in a variety of activities, such as hiking, hockey, sledding, snowshoeing and curling. Don't miss the special weekend programming filled with free activities for the whole family. Check out the website for a list of access points and latest updates on ice conditions. tel: 204.237.7692 info hotline: 204.233.ALLO (2556) email: info@festivalvoyageur.mb.ca www.rivertrail.ca or www.sentierdhiver.ca MTC MASTER PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL January 16 – February 3, 2013 The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre provides artists and audiences with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the works of important playwrights which, in some cases, are rarely produced. Past festivals have honoured Samuel Beckett, Bertolt Brecht, Eugene O'Neill, David Mamet, Arthur Miller, Caryl Churchill, August Strindberg and George Bernard Shaw. This year, MTC and a host of independent companies will celebrate the work of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. tel: 204.942.6537 | 1.877.446.4500 www.masterplaywrightfest.com BIG FUN FESTIVAL MARDI GRAS 2013 Big Fun is an annual music festival held over four days in various venues across downtown Winnipeg. A multi-genre music festival, Big Fun showcases Winnipeg's wealth of musical talent. At Big Fun you will see acts ranging from rock to hip hop to folk and everything in between. The festival starts Thursday evening with multiple shows and parties throughout Winnipeg's downtown neighbourhood, closing with a matinee folk breakfast show on the Sunday. Celebrate Winnipeg's musical talent against the backdrop of our infamous winter at Big Fun. Grammy Nominated C.J. Chenier, direct from Louisiana, is Zydeco's new torch bearer. His red hot Zydeco beat will have you toe tapping each night. Savour authentic Louisiana favourites, including freshly shucked oysters, alligator, deep-fried pickle spears, crab cakes, Jambalaya and much more. Visit vendors and enjoy entertainment throughout the night. Swing a red-hot boa around your neck, throw some beads and strut your stuff on Winnipeg's Bourbon Street. January 24 – 27, 2013 tel: 204.899.3620 email: info@bigfunfestival.com www.bigfunfestival.com 2013 WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL January 28 – February 2, 2013 For this year's 22nd annual New Music festival, we are thrilled to be joined by the Elmer Iseler Singers for what promises to be a superb festival opening gala. The group, based in Toronto, is one of the most illustrious professional choral ensembles in the country. Renowned percussion virtuoso Dame Evelyn Glennie returns to perform a new work by WSO composer-inresidence, Vincent Ho, which promises to be at the same fever pitch as the 2011 performance of The Shaman. Steve Reich, one of the towering composers of our time, is also featured for two concerts. He is known for his exhilarating, propulsive, and seductive sounds and rhythms. February 15 & 16, 2013 Tickets available at Ticketmaster at 1.855.985.5000 or www.ticketmaster.ca www.winnipegmardigras.com FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR February 15 – 24, 2013 Join in Western Canada's largest winter festival. Festival du Voyageur is the perfect venue to embrace a Manitoba winter while enjoying unique entertainment. The whole family will take pleasure in meeting Fort Gibraltar's historical characters, admiring snow sculptures created by artists from around the world, dancing and jigging to lively music, tasting delicious French-Canadian food and so much more. Bonding the traditions of the past with the vitality of the franco-manitoban community of today, Festival du Voyageur is a kitchen party not to be missed. tel: 204.237.7692 email: info@heho.ca www.heho.ca Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street – Exchange District tel: 204.949.3950 Box office: 204.949.3999 email: wso@wso.mb.ca www.wso.ca www.newmusicfestival.ca www.tourismwinnipeg.com Things to do • Festivals & Events F 17