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THEATRE PROJECTS MANITOBA (TPM) W Theatre Projects Manitoba (TPM) has been on the creative vanguard since 1990 — join them during the 25th Anniversary Season for a celebration of thought provoking contemporary theatre with our province's most intrepid theatre artists. January 7-18: White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour is a powerful and audacious theatrical experiment that has been celebrated worldwide as one of the most astonishing evenings in theatre. April 8-19: the season wraps up with I Dream of Diesel — a devised theatre performance integrating video, photography, live theatre, and shadow play created by One Trunk Theatre and inspired by the music of Winnipeg singer- songwriter Scott Nolan. All shows at the Rachel Browne Theatre, 211 Bannatyne Avenue – Exchange District Tel: 204.989.2400 Email: theatrep@mts.net www.theatreprojectsmanitoba.ca VIRTUOSI CONCERTS W Virtuosi Concerts (VCI) is Winnipeg's International Recital and Chamber Music Concert Series. For more than 20 years, under the artistic direction of Harry Strub, Virtuosi has brought Winnipeg the finest in Chamber music. The concert series is well known for providing its audiences with an exceptional concert experience. Virtuosi features artists and ensembles of national and international profile, as well as the best of Manitoba artists. Virtuosi Concerts' mission is to enhance the University of Winnipeg as a cultural and performing arts centre for the city. Season runs from September to April. University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue – Downtown Tel: 204.786.9000 Email: virtuosi.concerts@gmail.com www.virtuosi.mb.ca WINNIPEG JAZZ ORCHESTRA (WJO) The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, founded by Winnipeg's finest jazz musicians and loved by local jazz fans, presents its 18th season of exciting big band concerts at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The WJO showcases superb local artists and features appearances by exciting national and international guest artists. Concerts cover the range of jazz standards and favourites to contemporary compositions. Season runs from October through May. 300 Memorial Boulevard (Winnipeg Art Gallery) – Downtown Tel: 204.632.5299 Email: info@winnipegjazzorchestra.com www.winnipegjazzorchestra.com WINNIPEG JEWISH THEATRE (WJT) W Celebrating its 27th season, WJT is proud to present Bad Jews from May 7-17, 2015. The hottest dark comedy in New York last season makes its Canadian premiere at Winnipeg Jewish Theatre. This comedy, with serious undertones, is all about family or anyone who's ever been to a giant family function. All plays at the easily accessible Berney Theatre at the Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster Street – Tuxedo Tel: 204.477.7478 Email: info@wjt.ca www.wjt.ca WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (WSO) W Entering its 67th year for the 2014-2015 season, the WSO performs more than 80 concerts for approximately 100,000 people each year, and offers a wide range of musical experiences that belong to four major series, including: Masterworks (classical repertoire), Pops (popular music with orchestral arrangements and guest artists), Concerts for Kids (for ages 12 and under), SoundBytes (which demonstrates just how much classical music is used in popular culture), and a variety of educational and feature performances throughout the season. 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 WINNIPEG'S CONTEMPORARY DANCERS (WCD) W Founded in 1964, the company has fostered the growth of many professional dance artists, choreographers, and teachers, and has made a seminal contribution to the evolution of modern dance in Canada. Each season, WCD creates and presents new works from within the company and also introduces Winnipeg audiences to some of the best choreography and dance from the rest of Canada. The Rachel Browne Theatre, Second Floor, 211 Bannatyne Avenue (Crocus Building) – Exchange District Tel: 204.452.0229 Email: info@ www.winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca www.tourismwinnipeg.com 75 THINGS TO DO PERFORMING ARTS P

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