VIRTUOSI CONCERTS
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Virtuosi Concerts is the University of
Winnipeg's International Recital and
Chamber Music Concert series that
features artists and ensembles of national
and international profile, as well as the
best Manitoba artists. It is well-known for
providing exceptional concert experiences
as well as Skywalk concerts and lectures at
the Millennium Library.
Season: 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
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra showcases
superb local musicians with appearances
by national and international guest
artists. Concerts cover the range of big
band jazz standards and favourites to
contemporary compositions. It is Canada's
first community-based jazz orchestra and
one of a handful in North America.
Season: October to May
Winnipeg Art Gallery,
300 Memorial Boulevard – Downtown
Tel: 204.632.5299
Email: info@winnipegjazzorchestra.com
www.winnipegjazzorchestra.com
WINNIPEG JEWISH
THEATRE
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Winnipeg Jewish Theatre is a professional
theatre company that reflects the Jewish
experience of the past, present and future.
It is committed to producing new plays
of Jewish interest by Manitoban and
Canadian playwrights, provides theatre
training for youth, and plays a vital role in
the development of aspiring playwrights.
Season: October to May
Berney Theatre, Asper Jewish Community
Campus, 123 Doncaster Street – Tuxedo
Tel: 204.477.7478
Email: info@wjt.ca
www.wjt.ca
WINNIPEG STUDIO THEATRE
Winnipeg Studio Theatre is devoted to
creating and developing original Canadian
and international contemporary plays and
musicals produced in intimate settings.
Music is used as a vehicle to heighten the
drama and propel the story forward.
Tel: 204.895.3353
Email: studiotheatre@shaw.ca
www.winnipegstudiotheatre.com
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA (WSO)
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The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
performs for more than 100,000 audience
members each year with innovative
programming and musical excellence.
The WSO offers a wide range of musical
experiences with world-renowned guest
artists including classical repertoire, Pops
concerts, Kids Concerts (for ages 12 and
under), and much more!
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)
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Founded in 1964, the WCD has fostered
the growth and contributed to the
evolution of modern dance in Canada.
Each season it creates and presents new
works from within the company as well as
some of the best choreography and dance
from Canada.
Season: October to May
Rachel Browne Theatre, Second Floor –
204-211 Bannatyne Avenue –
Exchange District
Tel: 204.452.0229
Email: info@winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca
www.winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca
Harry Nelken, Patricia Hunter, Andrew Cecon in
Winnipeg Jewish Theatre's production of Shiksa: Keith Levit Virtuosi Concerts: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
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