Arts
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There is more to superheroes than Superman
The comic industry has become a multi-billion-dollar juggernaut with numerous successful film adaptations and television shows.
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CRITIPEG: Ad Astra
It’s long been a tradition for celebrated filmmakers, especially those who typically avoid genre work, to make a science fiction film at some point in their career.
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Arts briefs
Kent Monkman artist talk at the WAG // Martha Street Studio BYOT fundraiser // 2nd Annual Manitoba Podcast Festival // WNDX Festival of Moving Image // Spectres of Shortwave, co-presented by send + receive // Stan Douglas artist talk at U of M ARTlab
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Juice Journal launches its 2019 anthology
Juice Journal launches its 19th edition of the University of Winnipeg (U of W) literary journal on Oct. 7.
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’A novel instead of a magazine’
Winnipeg-based trio Casati’s effortless harmonies and rich chords stray from traditional jazz and folk music. It’s a shift away from tradition that traces the group’s journey towards a new, inviting sound.
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Arts briefs
Afterparty for Lindy West // Kimmortal and Cell 7 // The O.B. and The Odd Pedestrians // Placard-making: signs for the Global Climate Strike // Amy Sillman at the WAG // Indigenous filmmakers at Video Pool Media Arts Centre
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Because We Are Girls
The first feature film by documentarian Baljit Sangra, Because We Are Girls is an examination of how the devastating effects of sexual abuse can cross generations, cultures and continents.
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Whose House? Cairn Moore’s House!
“Theatre is the most powerful way to change the world.”
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The Uniter Speaker Series presents Zaki Ibrahim
Music is a powerful and creative tool that can be used for social change and emotional confrontation. Zaki Ibrahim comes to Winnipeg on Sept.12 to share how her music embodies this and more at the upcoming Uniter Speaker Series.
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Making sex scenes safe(r) for filmmakers
Inclusive pornographer Kate Sinclaire will hold a workshop on filming sex scenes at the Winnipeg Film Group on Sept. 18. The workshop will address how to approach shooting intimate scenes.
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Arts briefs
Begonia's Fear // SOS Fest at the Park Theatre // Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art AGM // WPW Don’t Be a Menace // Bar Mitzvah Boy at WJT //Dual book launch at McNally Robinson
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CRITIPEG: Asako I and II
Asako I and II stars Erika Karata as Asako, a university student who meets a dreamy club DJ named Baku (Masahiro Higashide) at an art gallery in Osaka. After a brief but intense whirlwind romance, Baku disappears.
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Changing of the Guard
Playwright Audrey Dwyer returned to her native Winnipeg this week to serve as Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s (RMTC) artistic associate. She joins Kelly Thornton on her first season as artistic director at RMTC. This is the first time in the history of RMTC that both positions have been filled by women.
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The essence of Rhye’s spirit
On Sept. 15, Los Angeles-based, Canadian singer Michael Milosh leads Juno award-winning ensemble Rhye into their Winnipeg concert at The Garrick theatre at 7 p.m.
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Fibre, family, fun
Knitters, spinners and weavers unite to celebrate the Manitoba Fibre Festival from Sept. 13 to 14 at the Red River Exhibition Park.
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Leaving artists and students behind
Manitoba Arts Council’s (MAC) new version of the Artists in Schools program rolls out this week.
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Arts briefs
Super Duty Tough Work EP release // Drop-in workshop with Anne Steves // Billy-Ray Belcourt in conversation with Rosanna Deerchild // Sherbrook Street Festival // Impromptu by Chris Chuckry at cre8ery // Workshops at Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre
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CRITIPEG: The Souvenir
Writer-director Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir has many pleasures
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Writing in the summertime
Green leaves are growing back, the city is bubbling with activity, there are more jovial faces on the streets, and there is no need to layer up, because it is nice out! How about channeling all those summer vibes into a place poem or an ekphrastic poem?
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Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is in its 32nd year, and Chuck McEwen, the festival producer, says they try to make the festival accessible and affordable to everyone in the community and visitors.