Fundraising Concert • Doc Walker
Fundraising Concert with Doc Walker!
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment has teamed up with country legends Doc Walker to bring you a virtual fundraising concert. Join us on Thursday, June 3 at 7pm for Doc Walker Live at the Glesby! Tickets to the event are only $25 with the option to add a donation.
This virtual concert will be LiveStreamed through Vimeo. You will receive the link via email before the performance. Tickets are $25 per household with the option to add a donation amount. All donations $20 and over can receive a tax receipt. Please ensure that you include your current mailing address when making your purchase.
Country legends Doc Walker release their new album, Weathervane. The first single from the new record, "Heart of the Heartland" pays homage to small town pride across the country.
Produced by Gavin Brown and Dave Wasyliw, and written by Chris Thorsteinson, Dave Wasyliw, Todd Clark, Gavin Slate, the song was inspired by hometown pride, fond memories of youth and continuing to find new inspiration in one's roots, in this case, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba and Winnipeg, which has long been home for bandmates Dave Wasyliw and Chris Thorsteinson.
"Heart of the Heartland is about all of the lives that were lived, and all of the memories that were created in a now dying town. One man's connection to the broken concrete and dilapidated structures that harbour the ghosts of his entire childhood, and his unshakable hometown pride," says bandmate Dave Wasyliw." In short, Weathervane is the record we've always wanted to make. We don't set out in a specific direction when we start writing for an album. We write, and write, and re-write. Much like a weathervane, it's almost as if we'll lick our finger, and hold it to the wind to see if we are on the right track."
"Weathervane to me is a reflection of the amazingly crazy life I've lived. I am one of those guys that never left his home town, yet had the opportunity to travel the world. I've seen Canada from coast to coast many times throughout the years staring out the windows of vans, old buses, new buses, trains and planes, and every time I'm shocked by the beauty of our country, but my heart has always been in the Prairies," says lead singer, Chris Thorsteinson.
With over 20 Top 10 singles in total, Doc Walker is one of the most recognizedCanadian country acts of the past two decades. The group has received multipleCanadian Country Music Awards, including Fans' Choice, Group or Duo of theYear, CMT Video of the Year, Single of the Year, and Country Music Program orSpecial of the Year. In addition, Doc Walker has been nominated for several JUNOAwards for Country Album of the Year, including a win in 2009 for the album Beautiful Life.
Event Sponsors:
Fundraising • Fusion Gala Table • Business Paintings
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic our gala will not take place.
Join us at our Annual Fundraiser.
Tickets are $100 each or a table of eight for $650 - instead of tables you can purchase at painting
18 x 24 painting is $650 (equivalent to a table of 8)
14 x 18 painting is $400 (equivalent to half a table)
12 x 12 painting is $100 (equivalent to one ticket)
Premiere Sponsors:
May 20, 2020
There’s no denying the massive changes our world has undergone in the last few months. The pandemic is an unprecedented situation, and there is much uncertainty surrounding our community as we continue to adapt to our new normal.
May 29, 2020 was the date set for our major fundraising event, the Fusion Gala, 20s Garden Party. As a result of the government restrictions of events and gatherings we are not able to proceed with the gala. Our facility has been closed to the public and will remain closed until sometime in the future. Some of our staff have returned, based on the government’s gradual multi-step approach to re-opening. However, we miss seeing and hearing the rich sound of laughter, music and creativity from artists and community members as they attend our many classes, performances, exhibits
We have an idea for a unique fundraiser to replace the Fusion Gala. We know that many businesses included the sponsorship of a table at our gala in their budget and we hope that you will consider supporting Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment. As a local artist who has donated paintings to the Gala in the past, I am offering to paint a quick impressionistic painting of your business. You can choose the size of the painting, an 18 x 24 painting is $650, equivalent to purchasing a table of eight, a 14 x 18 painting is $400, equivalent to purchasing half of a table, and a 12 x 12 painting is $100, equivalent to purchasing one ticket.
We hope to have the paintings done fairly soon so that we can install then in an exhibit in one of our galleries. You will be invited to see the exhibit in person by appointment. I am including an example of a 10 minute painting of our facility.
As a business leader and partner we want you to know that 100% of your support for this fundraiser will stay in our community and will be put towards funding our arts programs. Your support ensures that Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment will continue to provide a wide range of affordable programming and events for children and adults in the visual, expressive and performing arts in our community.
Please call 204-239-6029 or email us at pdac@mts.net.
This is an example of the impressionistic style of painting.
Holiday Market
Holiday Market
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment will be hosting our 2nd Annual Holiday Market on Thursday, December 19 in the Glesby Centre Galleria.
Local makers and vendors will be selling one of a kind goods, baking and refreshments will be available while you shop.
December 19, 6pm to 10pm
Fundraising • Workshop • Chalk Art
Friday, December 13th - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Join the fun and create a holiday-themed or generic chalk art piece to display in your home or to give as a gift.
Cost $55 All supplies included ($10 to be donated to Prairie Fusion)
Payment through E-transfer to: maureen@chalkartchic.com or contact Maureen at 204.797. 7874 to pay by credit card. Last day to register is December 8.
Fall Market
Fall Market
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment will be hosting a Fall Market on November 8 & 9 in the Glesby Theatre
Local makers and vendors will be selling one of a kind goods
November 8, 5pm to 9pm
November 9, 10am to 4pm
Vendor Form available by calling 204-239-6029
Fall Market
Fall Market
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment will be hosting a Fall Market on November 8 & 9 in the Glesby Theatre
Local makers and vendors will be selling one of a kind goods
November 8, 5pm to 9pm
November 9, 10am to 4pm
Vendor Form available by calling 204-239-6029
Myxdd Bagg • Concert
Myxdd Bagg, the Bards of Rhiannon, and the Macgregor Suzuki Ensemble will perform on Saturday November 2, 2019 at the Glesby Theatre. This is a benefit concert and all proceeds will go to Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment and Central Plains Cancer Care.
The name Myxdd Bagg was chosen because of the wide variety of musical styles the band covers. Different genres include sixties rock and roll, country, Celtic, bluegrass, old-time fiddling, and classical. The band also plays many different instruments, featuring guitars, piano, violins, flutes, tenor and bluegrass banjo, ukulele, bass guitar, and cojone. A mainstay of the group is two-part, three-part, and sometimes four-part vocal and instrumental harmonies.
Shane Smith, Marla Winters, Ron Winters, Daniel Beaupre, Gail Beuckert, Lauren Beuckert, Riley Beuckert, Leia Pfeifer, Kathryn Kuhl, Olivia Rae, Eric Cooper, Rob Peters, and Rick Williamson will perform.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
Fundraising • Grease Sing-a-Long Event
Cruise on down to the Glesby for the Sing-a-Long sensation! Grease is the word.
“I got chills… They’re mul-ti-ply-in’…”
Have you ever been to a film musical and had the uncontrollable urge to burst into song?
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off?
Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the stars. And remember GREASE is the word…
The evening begins with your Sing-a-Long Grease host leading a vocal warm-up and hand-jive lesson before showing you how to use your free fun pack during the film and suggest some appropriate heckles and accompanying actions.
Then just sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing (and dancing) along to the lyrics on the screen.
It couldn’t be easier… or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.
All ages are very welcome (must be 18+ for bar service), costumes are highly encouraged (because costume contest!), and audience participation is absolutely essential!
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
Fundraising • Wine Tasting Night
Swirl! Smell! Sip! Repeat!
$25 per person
18+ only
Please drink responsibly
Tickets Available at:
Prairie Fusion Box Office
Prairie Fusion Gift Shop
Both Portage Liquor Mart Locations
Fundraising • BBQ • For our Arts Program
Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Smokies, Chips and Drink $5
Proceeds go towards our Arts Programs
At the William Glesby Centre (west door)
Fundraising • BBQ • For our Dance Program
Hotdogs, Chips and Drink $5 - Free to students registered in our Dance Program
Dance Registration and New Apparel and New and Used Footwear Sale.
Proceeds go towards our Dance Program
At the William Glesby Centre (west door)
Fundraising BBQ • For our Dance Program
Hotdogs, Chips and Drink $5 - Free to students registered in our Dance Program
Dance Registration and New Apparel and New and Used Footwear Sale.
Proceeds go towards our Dance Program
At the William Glesby Centre (west door)