Arts Briefs

B-Zone yoga

The B-Zone (558 Ellice Ave.) is hosting Weekend Prep Yoga every Friday from 5-5:45 p.m. until Jan. 5, 2018. Mats are provided. Classes cost a $5 donation towards B-Zone’s rent. B-Zone is also hosting open hours on Tuesday evenings throughout November, from 3-6 p.m. Visit b-zone.ca for more information, or email [email protected].

Minipeg Art Party

On Nov. 19, Minipeg Art Party will host an art event at Forth (171 McDermot Ave.), including art for sale (by child artists) and workshops for kids. Over 10 artists are participating. Half of art sales go directly to the artist and half go to Art City to support their youth arts programming. The event runs from 3-5 p.m.

FLESH + MACHINE

Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers will be premiering a new work by Artist-in-Residence Danielle Sturk on Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2. FLESH + MACHINE tackles themes of image, consent, objectification and human connection. The show starts at 8 p.m. nightly, and tickets start at $20, available at brownpapertickets.com/event/3116531 or at the WCD box office.

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

On Nov. 22, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson will perform at the Winnipeg Art Gallery (300 Memorial Blvd.). Simpson is a Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and musician who combines storytelling, songwriting and performance in her musical work. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are free but should be reserved online at  bit.do/Betasamosake-Simpson.

Keith Price Double Quartet

The Keith Price Double Quartet will be playing a show at The Good Will Social Club (625 Portage Ave) on Nov. 30, with Apollo Suns. This is their first live show since performances at this past summer’s Jazz Winnipeg Festival and the Rainbow Trout Festival. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music at 8 p.m.

Published in Volume 72, Number 10 of The Uniter (November 16, 2017)

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