Reconciliation as art

This month’s Art Talk, presented by First Fridays in the Exchange, will discuss the Art of Reconciliation. Dr. Suzanne M. Steele, an award-winning Métis poet, installation artist, librettist and scholar, will engage in a conversation on place, language and the role of the scholar with moderator Sarah Hodges-Kolisnyk.

Black History trivia night

Black History Manitoba (BHM) recently announced a series of events and educational opportunities for folks to take part in Black History Month. On Feb. 4 at 7 p.m., BHM will host a virtual trivia night on the theme of Black inventors. Visit bhmwinnipeg.com for the full event calendar and registration details.

MCO announces free virtual winter concerts

The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra (MCO) recently announced they’ll be presenting their Winter 2022 Concert Series virtually and free of charge. The concerts will be uploaded weekly on Thursdays, starting Feb. 10, on the MCO’s YouTube channel. Visit themco.ca for more details.

Moments of My Own

Lindsey White’s forthcoming online exhibition through the Arts AccessAbility Network delves into themes of transformation and acceptance, inspired by pivotal moments in the artist’s life. The show has a content warning for sexual assault, injury and death. The show opens online on Feb. 4 and will be posted on aanm.ca/online-exhibitions.

Onna Lou releasing folkloric single

Local Argentinian-Canadian musician Onna Lou will release a single called “Serpentinas” on Feb. 4. Inspired by the sounds of Carnival and the singer-songwriter’s recent trip home, “Serpentinas” draws its rhythms and melodies from Northern Argentianian, Bolivian and Northern Chilean folk music. Listen to Lou’s music on all major platforms.

PLATFORM wants your shorts!

The PLATFORM Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts is accepting short films (of five minutes or less) to be featured at their annual member’s screening. The deadline to submit is Feb. 9, and the accepted films will be screened online from Feb. 16 to March 9. Submissions are open to members only, and annual memberships can be purchased for $25 by visiting platformgallery.org/info/memberships. Forward your shorts to [email protected].

Published in Volume 76, Number 16 of The Uniter (February 3, 2022)