The Manitoba Arts Network is part of a dynamic national network of arts presenting organizations dedicated to showcasing and touring live performances that engage, inspire, educate and entertain. Artists and audiences come together in a variety of venues, from quaint country churches to historic theatres, school gyms, and state of the art concert halls.

Arts Network Presenters

Manitoba Arts Network members and dedicated volunteers in these host communities welcome you to join them for a great season of entertainment: Aurora Borealis Arts Council (Snow Lake) Burrows Trail Arts Council (McCreary) Carberry Plains Arts Council Eastern Manitoba Concert Association (Pinawa) Flin Flon Arts Council Gladstone & District Community Centre Lake of the Woods Concert Group (Kenora) Minnedosa Performing Arts Committee Kaleidoscope Concert Series (Neepawa) Souris & District Arts Council Southern Manitoba Concerts Steinbach Arts Council Town of Stonewall The Pas Arts Council Virden Community Arts Council William Glesby Centre (Portage la Prairie) To connect with these organizations regarding tickets and venue information, and for a complete list of Arts Network Members, visit the “Members” section of manitobaartsnetwork.ca

The Manitoba Arts Network is a vital resource for Manitoba’s Arts and Cultural Sector, connecting Manitobans with a wide variety of arts and cultural programming. Collaborating with artists, industry partners, and a range of cultural organizations, the Network presents over 60 performances and mounts visual art exhibitions in 25 communities each year. Each fall, we produce a Manitoba Showcase Event and the Annual Rural and Northern Art Show, offering presenters the opportunity to preview talented artists from across Canada and view art exhibitions they can bring to their communities.

Performing Arts Tours

Performing Arts Touring Program

For more information on the Performing Arts Program, contact Kate Bromley: E: [email protected] T: 204.957.5172 To learn more about how to become involved with the Manitoba Arts Network as an artist, member, presenter, or sponsor, please contact us.

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2013-2014 Season

showcasing and advancing The Performing Arts In all regions of Manitoba Mr. Mark

Mr. Mark delights audiences of all sizes with his own wonderful mix of children’s songs and original stage antics. September 26: Carberry Legion #153 September 27: Virden Auditorium Theatre September 28: The Pas September 29: Gladstone & District Comm. Ctr.

Rosie and the Riveters

Audiences are left awestruck, as these ladies will have you dancing in the aisles and laughing in your seats. September 30: Roxy Theatre (Neepawa) October 1: Virden Auditorium Theatre October 2: Minnedosa Community Conf. Hall October 3: Souris & Glenwood Comm. Hall October 4: William Glesby Ctr. (Portage la Prairie) October 5: RH Channing Aud. (Flin Flon)

Tim Hus

Tim’s distinctive songwriting and spirited performances by the members of his dynamic band stand as a cornerstone of authentic Canadiana. October 24: McCreary Community Centre October 25: Stonewall QP Heritage Arts Centre October 26: Carberrry Legion #153 February 28: Pinawa Community Centre March 1: William Glesby Ctr. (Portage la Prairie) March 7: RH Channing Aud. (Flin Flon) March 8: The Pas

Yadong Guan Trio

Yadong Guan is a true musical ambassador who brilliantly masters the pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument that is over 2,000 years old. October 29: Minnedosa United Church November 1: Pinawa Community Centre November 3: RH Channing Aud. (Flin Flon) November 4: The Pas November 7: Souris & Glenwood Comm. Hall

Celebrating and sharing great performances! True Jive Pluckers

Everything from classical to blues to tango, gypsy, klezmer and jazz. Sprinkle liberally with charm and fun, and there you have it - the True Jive Pluckers November 4: Virden Auditorium Theatre November 5: Grace Mennonite Church (Steinbach) January 29, 2014: RH Channing Aud. (Flin Flon) January 31, 2014: Pinawa Community Centre February 1, 2014: William Glesby Ctr. (Portage la Prairie) February 2, 2014: Knox United Church (Kenora)

Lizzy Hoyt

A show featuring lively fiddle tunes, traditional Celtic songs, crowdpleasing step dancing, outstanding audience interaction and Lizzy’s own Canadian-inspired songs. November 10: Snow Lake Community Hall November 22: Roxy Theatre (Neepawa) November 23: William Glesby Ctr. (Portage la Prairie) March 19, 2014: Souris & Glenwood Comm. Hall March 20, 2014: Virden Auditorium Theatre March 21, 2014: Pinawa Community Centre

Dean Jenkinson

Dean is a Gemini-nominated, Canadian Comedy Award-winning comedian who’s written for CBC’s “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” and for “Just For Laughs” November 30: Carberry Legion #153 January 24, 2014: McCreary Legion #173

Jimmy Rankin

Jimmy Rankin is an award-winning solo artist and the lead singer, guitarist and songwriting lynchpin behind multi-platinum Celtic-Pop heroes, The Rankin Family. December 1: McCreary Community Centre December 2: Minnedosa Community Conf. Hall

Monika Wall

Deep roots in the classics, from the lushness of Puccini to the charm of Porter, backed by a stellar band, this show is reminiscent of bygone eras. December 13: Pinawa Community Centre

Suzie Vinnick

“Come on home” to the official voice of Tim Hortons. Suzie’s impressive blues and roots repertoire is packed with heartwarming stories and songs. January 31: Stonewall QP Heritage Arts Centre

Everything Fitz

Championship fiddlers and percussive step dancing come together in an exciting performance by the captivating Fitzgerald Family. March 23, 2014: Access Event Centre (Morden)

Brian Sklar and the Tex Pistols

Canada’s Original Rhinestone Cowboy Band - will take you back to 1965, when the great Opry shows came to town. March 29, 2014: William Glesby Centre (Portage la Prairie)

The Travelling Mabels

Back by popular demand, this spunky trio charms with humorous lyrics, melodic harmonies and their energetic brand of country/

roots. April 11, 2014: Roxy Theatre (Neepawa) April 12, 2014: Gladstone & District Comm. Ctr.

The Pelletier Family

Freddie & Sheila with son Clint and daughter-in-law Thea Neumann entertain with crystal clear harmonies, lightening fast guitar picking, and a whole lot of family fun! April 25, 2014: Pinawa Community Centre