VIRTUOSI CONCERTS
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Virtuosi Concerts (VCI) is The University
of Winnipeg's International Recital
and Chamber Music Concert Series.
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in the
2016 concert season, Virtuosi Concerts
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)
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Celebrating its 28th season, Winnipeg
Jewish Theatre is proud to present a lineup
of internationally acclaimed scripts to
Winnipeg audiences. From March 9–19,
WJT presents So, Nu: A Festival of New
Winnipeg Jewish Play, featuring the world
premiere of Shiksa by Cairn Moore. Join
WJT May 7–15 for Buyer & Cellar, a
tour-de-force comedy about one man's
encounter with Barbra Streisand.
All plays at the easily accessible Berney
Theatre, Asper Jewish Community
Campus, 123 Doncaster Street – Tuxedo.
Free Parking
Tel: 204.477.7515
Email: info@wjt.ca
www.wjt.ca
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra: Rachel Boese
Photo courtesy of Winnipeg Studio Theatre Virtuosi Concerts, The Trio Con Brio Copenhagen: Soeren Svendsen
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