Orchestra

our entertainers 2011

November 25TH GALA

Carlos Vieira - guitar & vocals, backed by piano, stand-up bass (& percussion).

Performing a blend of Latin, jazz and top 40 this combo’s a crowd favorite whether it's a mellow martini sipping evening or a late night party. 

 

November 26th

AMINDRA CONSORT 3:00 p.m.

The Amindra Consort is: Kevin Scott (harpsichord, recorder, guitar), Margaret McKenty (recorders), and Mark McLearon (recorders). We perform chamber music from the Baroque, Renaissance, and Medieval periods (12th to 18th C). Our repertoire comprises sonatas, court dances, country dances, fantasias and madrigals. Favourite composers include Handel, Telemann, Corelli, Susato, Isaac, Weelkes, East and others, along with the perennially prolific Anonymous.
Previous performances include: the Brit Cafe's Medieval Feast, the Society for Creative Anachronism's Twelfth Night, Roca Jack's Baroque Nights, Manitoba Hydro's annual Festival of Trees, the biennial Medieval Festival at Cook's Creek, Sage Garden's Herbfest, Gordie's Coffeehouse, Sam's Place, and retirement and social functions.


Contact: amindraconsort@gmail.com
Amindra Consort musicians are members and supporters of the Winnipeg Early Music Society (www.winnipegearlymusic.com).

 

 

 

November 27

 

MUSICAL KNIGHTS UKRANIAN ORCHESTRA  12 Noon

 

SHILLING BEAR  2 p.m.

Cindy Robin is an entertaining storyteller who shares her gift of special "magic" with children of all ages. Her prolific writing and personal readings, often with the assistance of her puppetry, has delighted many. Cindy is a frequent guest at the Children´s Hospital in Winnipeg on their hospital TV broadcast of the "Good Day Show".

Bring the kids in their pj's with their favourite teddy to hear this enchanting bedtime story. 

 

 

November 29th  12 Noon

 

ELECTRIC CHORDS - MB HYDRO STAFF CHOIR

The Manitoba Hydro "ELECTRIC CHORDS" Christmas choir was founded 20 years ago under the leadership of Cliff Harris, who arranged a number of the group’s carols. The current director, John Tanner, is pursuing studies on pipe organ and choral conducting. Bert Jackson, pianist, is ‘on loan’ from Hatch Consultants.

The ensemble mainly consists of Hydro employees and retirees who volunteer their time during the Christmas season. The choir has gone from singing only "in-house" to extending Christmas Cheer at senior residences, shopping malls and Santa Claus parade to name a few. In addition, they produced a CD 10 years ago and are planning to record another one in the near future.

 

 

November 30

BERT CRUZ (AKA CRUISE WATERS)


December 1


THE INCREDIBOWS 12 NOON
The Incredibows: The fiddling program in the Seven Oaks School Division is a relatively new addition to the active music curriculum there.  Currently there are eight schools in the division that offer a fiddling program to their students. The group that you are enjoying today is from Ecole Seven Oaks Middle School This group of fiddlers are in grades 6, 7, and 8 and meet twice a week at lunch time.

December 2

 

EK GOOD NEIGHBOURS RECORDER ENSEMBLE 12 NOON
The Good Neighbour's Recorder Ensemble is a dedicated group of players who enjoy making music together at the new East Kildonan Senior Centre/Community Club. New recorder players are always welcome!

JOE OCZERKLEWICZ– sings, plays acoustic guitar and harmonica all at the same time! A weekend busker at the Forks and budding songwriter, Joe will be playing season appropriate songs from the Beatles, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and others. Most definitely a sing-a-along evening you won’t want to miss!

December 3rd

CRAFT SALE WEEKEND!! 30 CRAFT TABLES SET AMONGSTS THE GORGEOUS FESTIVAL DISPLAYS. LUNCH AT RUDY'S AND MAKE A DAY OF IT!

 

HMCS CHIPPAWA NAVAL RESERVE BAND  12 Noon

 

ASSINIBOINE CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES  3:00 P.M.
The Assiniboine Show Chorus is a member of Sweet Adelines International which is a world wide organization of women who sing together a cappella in four part harmony, barbershop style. Our motto is real women, real harmony, real fun. We welcome new members! If you love to sing, we've got a place for you!

SISTER DOROTHY  5 p.m.

Classically trained but raised on classic rock Winnipeg musician Sister Dorothy has been a performer since childhood. She has released 7 CD's and over 30 videos. Sister Dorothy will be performing instrumental classical guitar and flute selections.

 

December 4

1-2 p.m.  FOUR CALLING BIRDS CAROLLERS

 A cappella quartet in Victorian era costume to sing Christmas carols while strolling around

December 5

ACB Vocal Quartet  12 Noon
The Air Command Vocal Quartet valued for its versatility and variety of tone color. This outstanding musical ensemble is perfectly suited for a formal function or for a small ceremony or reception. From Traditional to contemporary music, this group can perform repertoire that will enrich any event.

LEN VANROON - CELLIST & FRIEND  6:30 P.M.

 

 

December 6

GOLDEN BELLES  12 noon
The GOOD NEIGHBOURS "GOLDEN BELLES" Handbells are 10 enthusiastic Ringers who perform on the 37 Bell 3 Octave set of SCHULMERICH HANDBELLS. Their presentation portrays many techniques with Mallets and Echo, Shakes and Bell Tree. Their repertoire represents arrangements of Show Tunes, Sacred, Patriotic and Seasonal selections.

DMCI ALUMNI CHOIR  7 pm
Daniel MacIntyre Collegiate Institute Alumni Choir, under the direction of Barry Anderson, a mixed choir now entering it's 32nd year presenting Christmas Songs

December 7 

 

NORTHWINDS COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7 p.m.
The NorthWinds Community Concert Band is a non-profit organization formed in 2000 with the amalgamation of the River East and Kildonan East community bands. Currently there are approximately 40 members ranging in age from 17 to 85. We are led by Dr. Michael Scholfield, a very experienced conductor. Throughout the year the band plays at various venues, playing a wide variety of music.

 

December 8th

BARRY ANDERSON - PIANIST  12 Noon

DIVAS DOWNTOWN TICKETED EVENT 6:30 PM-10 PM

 

 

December 9th

Dalhousie School Bell Ringers 12 Noon

 

FIRST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS UNINTERRUPTED JAZZ & BLUES REVIEW  7 P.M. - 11 P.M.   TICKETS AVAILABLE AT JUSS JAZZ OR WINNIPEG DOWNTOWN BIZ OFFICES

WESTWOOD COMMUNITY BAND 7 p.m.
Westwood Community Band is a group of enthusiastic volunteers aged 18 to 80+ who love playing music. We are led by Dr. Michael Scholfield, a very experienced and knowledgeable director. Our 45 members range from beginners to accomplished musicians. In keeping with the season, this concert will be primarily Christmas tunes.

December 10

 

FAMILY DAY!! Opens at 9 a.m. Admission is FREE

Face painting, visit with Santa, take a horse drawn carriag ride, and meet some special guests throughout the day!

11:00 a.m. Mr. Ken's Music return engagement

 

BUZZ AND BOOMER FROM THE WINNIPEG FOOTBALL CLUB 1:00 - 2:00

KEN SAWATZKY - MR KEN'S MUSIC FOR CHILDREN RECORDING ARTIST 11:00 a.m.

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES FROM 1 - 5 P.M. (FREE)

SANTA WILL POP IN THROUGHOUT THE DAY

FACE PAINTING BY JAN AND FRIENDS from 10:30 a.m.

RWB FILBERT BEAR 

 

 

 December 11

 

1:30 p.m. "JAN AND KEVIN' Recorder & Keyboard Duo

 

Jan Freihammer plays a variety of wooden recorders (tenor, alto, soprano and sopranino) and specializes in music of the baroque period. He also enjoys playing jazz and ragtime. He is also a pianist and continues to study piano, recorder and voice.


Kevin Scott is a multi-instrumentalist, having experience with piano, guitar, harpsichord, concertina, recorder, mandolin and dulcimer. Having worked with eveything from rock bands to string quartets, his interests range from early music to British folk to rock and classical music.

 

IF YOU WISH TO PERFOM AT THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL, PLEASE GIVE US A RING AT 895-4560 OR EMAIL QUIN52@MTS.NET

 

 

 

 

 

See Centre Stage Calendar for Dates and Times of Performances and Events


FREE viewing during Festival hours - Opens 9:00 am daily until 8 p.m. Weekdays  Closed at 6 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. (See schedule for daily closing times)


EVENTS

Throughout the Festival
Tours of the Manitoba Hydro building  - Please contact MB Hydro for reservations


Thursday, December 8th

Diva's Downtown

 

FIREFIGHTERS CALENDAR MODELS!!! will be on hand all evening!!

Fashion Show by Swank, Demonstrations and Holiday Entertainment - $30.00

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ALL MAC'S CONVENIENCE STORES IN WINNIPEG! PORTAGE PLACE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ONLINE AT www.gardensmanitoba.com

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December 3rd & 4th
CRAFT SALE WEEKEND - back by popular demand

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November 27th, 2011 2pm
Shilling Bear .."Jonathon gazed up to the blue sky and watched as soft cottony shapes of clouds passed before him. A bear, a rabbit, a goose and a sailing ship paraded before his eyes."..
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Friday, December 9th

UNINTERRUPTED - Christmas Jazz & Blues Review  TICKETS $30/ea

On Sale at Juss Jazz 240 Portage or Winnipeg Downtown Biz Office



Saturday,
December 10th
Family Day!
Children's Entertainers, Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Special Celebrity Guests throughout the day.

 

 

Sunday,
December 11th 3:30pm Tree, Gingerbread, and Wreath raffle draws!
Proceeds will be donated to Mission Off the Streets Team (MOST) and Friends of Gardens Manitoba.
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