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2013 Winnipeg Visitor's Guide

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Centennial Concert Hall Burton Cummings Theatre w This National Historic Site opened in 1907 and was originally named for its owner, Corliss Powers Walker who brought live theatre, vaudeville, concerts and silent films to the city. Renamed in honour of Winnipeg musician, Burton Cummings, the 1,700-seat venue now hosts a variety of performances throughout the year. Tickets at Ticketmaster 1.855.985.5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca 364 Smith Street – Downtown tel: 204.956.5656 email: burtontheatre@mts.net www.burtoncummingstheatre.ca Centennial Concert Hall w Situated in the heart of Winnipeg's Theatre District, the Manitoba Centennial Centre features one of Canada's premier performance venues—the Centennial Concert Hall. Featuring more than 170 performances annually and seating for 2,300, the Centennial Concert Hall welcomes acclaimed performers from home and around the world, Broadway musicals, community productions and corporate events. The Centennial Concert Hall is also the proud performing home of the Manitoba Opera, Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Centre Cultural FrancoManitobain (CCFM) w The Centre culturel franco-manitobain is located in the heart of the French quarter in Saint-Boniface. It presents diverse cultural programming and also houses many groups that contribute to the artistic vitality of the francomanitoban community, including: 100 Nons, Éditions du blé, Envol 91, Chorale des Intrépides, Alliance chorale du Manitoba, Conseil jeunesse provincial, Amicale de la francophonie multiculturel du Manitoba, Societé Historique de Saint-Boniface, Cercle Molière and Freeze Frame. Come listen to Winnipeg's finest jazz musicians every Tuesday (Mardi Jazz) or watch French movies (with English subtitles) on the second Saturday of each month, take dance classes, and see exhibits at La Galerie all year round, just to name a few activities. Please check the website to find out what's happening during your stay in Winnipeg. 340 Provencher Boulevard – Old St. Boniface | Winnipeg's French Quarter tel: 204.233.8972 email: ccfm@ccfm.mb.ca www.ccfm.mb.ca Tickets at Ticketmaster 1.855.985.5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca 555 Main Street – Exchange District email: inquiries@mbccc.ca www.centennialconcerthall.com 26 Winnipeg 2013 Visitor's Guide Cinematheque w Cinematheque is an intimate movie theatre devoted to screening the very best in Canadian, independent, alternative and world cinema. More than just screening films, it also hosts artist talks, panel discussions and special events to feed the minds of cinema fans. Cinematheque operates year round, with two films shown per night Wednesday to Sunday. 100 Arthur Street – Exchange District tel: 204.925.3456 email: info@winnipegfilmgroup.com www.winnipegcinematheque.com Gas Station Arts Centre w The Gas Station Arts Centre is a vibrant home that builds community through the creation and presentation of the arts. This 232-seat venue brings the best of theatre, music, dance, comedy and poetry to Winnipeg at its intimate Osborne Village location. The facility also boasts an art gallery, featuring works by local visual artists. The theatre is available to professional and community arts groups on a rental basis. 445 River Avenue (corner of River Avenue and Osborne Street) – Osborne Village tel: 204.284.9477 email: info@gsac.ca www.gsac.ca

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