Architectural tour

The 9th annual self-guided Home Tour is taking place on Sept. 20. Four homes with different architectural styles along the Red River will be open to show participants how the river was incorporated into the living space. Reserve a spot at wag.ca/hometour.

 

Bordamos Without Borders

Bordamos Without Borders is encouraging Winnipeggers to stitch encouraging messages onto care packages being sent to Latin American migrants. On Sept. 25 and 26, they will be teaching new stitchers the ways and giving out supplies to crafting volunteers. Go to culturedays.ca for more information.

 

Slim Twig returns

Canadian musician Slim Twig’s newest album has been released. Thank You For Stickin’ With Twig is his 5th album and is described as “the most sonically immersive album in Twig’s discography.” He will be in Winnipeg Sept. 20 at the Good Will Social Club promoting the new album. thegoodwill.ca

 

Winter fashion show

Stumped about what to wear this winter? The Winnipeg Art Gallery’s What to Wear this Winter fashion show, in support of the Inuit Centre project, has got your back covered. The show will be held throughout the gallery on Sept. 24. wag.ca

 

Winnipeg Design Festival

The 5th annual festival celebrates design culture in Manitoba. More than 20 events from Sept. 16 to 19 show how design is everywhere. Lectures from professionals, kite-making workshops and tours will be taking place. Go to winnipegdesignfestival.net for more info.

Published in Volume 70, Number 2 of The Uniter (September 17, 2015)