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.
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CANCELLED • Snowed In Comedy Tour 2020 • Performance
Snowed In Comedy Tour 2020
The Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned in to a Canadian success story, celebrating its twelfth year. In a market still dominated by American acts with American TV credits a small Canadian comedy tour has managed to succeed. Like the Tragically Hip they have done it by touring and making more and more people laugh year after year. The tour has now performed in Australia, The US, France, and Switzerland. The 2018 tour received numerous Standing Ovations and was the most successful to date. It has now grown to become the biggest comedy tour in Canada. Playing in 65 cities this year coast to coast.
Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone. Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn returns as well as the Great Canadian Laugh Off winner, Paul Myrehaug. 5 time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee Pete Zedlacher is back. Erica Sigurdson from the Debaters joins us for the first time.
Pete Zedlacher
5-time nominee of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-up Sirius XM's nation-wide comedy competition earning him the title of Sirius XM's Top Comic 8 appearances at Montreal's Just For Laughs Festival Halifax And Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Dan Quinn
Winner of Canadian Competition at Just for Laughs Comedy special on comedy network Opened for Rob Schneider, Russell Peters Best of Fest Moncton Comedy Festival TV Special on Check TV
Paul Myrehaug
CBCs the Debators $25,000 Great Canadian Laugh off winner Just For Laughs, Comedy Now on CTV
Erica Sigurdson
40+ appearances on the Debaters Winnipeg Comedy Festival Just for Laughs Halifax Comedy Festival
Doors open at 8:00 p.m.
Show starts at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $45
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
POSTPONED Wreckin' So • Concert
Get ready to rock to the tunes and dance the night away with Wreckin' So in the Glesby Theatre.
"Haggard and Jones mixed with Rock N' Roll"
The catchy chorus from Wreckin' So's cut "Saturday Night Fix" off their latest album of the same name is the perfect description of the 4 Piece Southern Rock band. Hailing from different areas of the Interlake combining powerful song writing, singing and instrumental performances that leave every crowd in awe Wreckin' So shows no signs of slowing down. Recently the band opened for Cheap Trick and left such an impression on Cheap Trick and the crowd that the legendary Rick Nielsen had Wreckin' So guitarist Ronnie Ladobruk use his vintage Les Paul and come out to perform "Surrender" with them. No matter where they go Wreckin' So leaves an impression.
In the past year Wreckin' So has shared the stage with acts such as Quiet Riot, Nazareth, Buckcherry, Three Days Grace, Default, Harlequin just to name a few. Playing some of the biggest and most acclaimed venues, events and becoming one of the most in demand bands in Central Canada. Fronted by Vocalist and Guitarist Brent Alarie, Lead Guitarist Ronnie Ladobruk, Bassist Claude Deveau and Drummer Ryan Wiebe the band is no stranger to hitting the road and winning over every audience they play for.
Will you become a fan? I Wreckin' So.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20.00
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
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.
POSTPONED Ozzy Maiden - The Classic Metal Experience... LIVE!! • Performances
OZZY MAIDEN - THE CLASSIC METAL EXPERIENCE... LIVE!!
A show that celebrates Ozzy’s 50+ year career by taking the concertgoer on a journey from Black Sabbath’s creation of heavy metal in 1969, right through Ozzy’s multi-platinum selling solo career.
Hit songs like Crazy Train, Paranoid, Mr. Crowley and Mama I'm Comin' Home are all performed with the hypnotic vocals and blistering guitars that Ozzy fans know and love.
A Grammy award winner with over 100 million albums sold... A hit TV show... A true household name...
This Is The Ultimate Ozzy Experience!
With direct support from Maiden Manitoba, playing the best of Iron Maiden.
http://eveningstarinc.com/oz1.mp4
Tickets:P
$30 until April 8
$35 April 9
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848.
POSTPONED Those Guys • Coffee House Event
Made up of nine performers who represent a cross-section of the Winnipeg music and theatre community, Those Guys have built a reputation for dynamic, feel-good performances. Their repertoire, which ranges from Billy Joel to Bruno Mars, features complex (often original) musical arrangements performed without a single instrument. Those Guys have released three albums, “That Album” (2012), “Live!” (2014), and “This Christmas” (2015). In 2016, Those Guys had the honour of opening for The Nylons during their Farewell Tour. Those Guys are Ben Campbell, Bernie Pastorin, Darren Martens, Derek Leenhouts, James Cambell, Matthew Baron, Michael Engstrom, Sheldon Atts and Wes Rambo.
Genre(s): Acappella
Platinum Sponsors: Portage Mutual Insurance & MNP LLP
Season Sponsors: Golden West
Coffee House Sponsor: Homestead Co-op
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.
Braden Gates • Main Stage Performance
With the impending release of his fourth album, Braden Gates has already proven himself to be deserving of a wider audience and more than worthy of the attention he’s already received in the space of five short years. Gates has played roots-music haunts like The Blue Chair and the Uptown Folk Club in Edmonton, while accepting much sought after gigs at regional festivals like Pembina River Nights and the Beaumont Blues Festival. He has also been invited to play the prestigious Edmonton Folk and Vancouver Island Music Festivals- all before hitting his 22nd birthday. Gates was nominated for the 2017 Emerging Artist of the Year and Contemporary Artist of the Year Awards at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. With a new album mixed, mastered, and set for a late fall 2018 release on Canada’s premier folk/roots label, Borealis Records, this inspired singer-songwriter simply looks to win over new audiences at every opportunity.
Genre(s): Folk
Platinum Sponsors:
Portage Mutual Insurance & MNP LLP
Season Sponsors:
Mainstage Sponsors:
Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating Ltd
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $32
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
Twin Flames • Main Stage Event
Multi award-winning husband and wife duo Twin Flames combines Jaaji, an Inuk/Mohawk from Nunavik, and Chelsey, a Métis from Ottawa. Together, they take the audience on a musical journey across Canada and the Arctic. Winners of The Canadian Folk Music Award for Aboriginal Songwriters of the Year in 2016 and 2017, they push the boundaries of “Contemporary Folk” and incorporate both Western and traditional instruments in their music. Feature songs by Twin Flames are written in Inuttitut, English, and French. Their goal is to further introduce people from around the world to their beautiful cultures, harmonies, and powerful songwriting.
Genre(s): Traditional/Folk
Platinum Sponsors:
Portage Mutual Insurance & MNP LLP
Season Sponsors:
Mainstage Sponsors:
Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating Ltd
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $32
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
Show Us Your Talent • Closed Auditions
Closed Auditions for our 2020-21 Season
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment is hosting our first Closed Audition for our 2020-21 Performance Season. We are looking for local and regional talent to fill key spots in our upcoming season.
Auditions on February 7 and 8 will be approximately 15 minutes in length. You will be able to perform at least two songs with a question and answer session after.
Successful applicants will be expected to commit to presenting a 90 minute show with a 15 to 20 minute intermission followed by a meet and greet with audience members at the end of the performance.
The deadline to submit your proposal along with your resume, videos and tech riders to Keith Hutlet, Booking Coordinator is January 17 at 4:00 p.m. Please email your submission to Keith at ed@glesbycentre.com or call him at 204-239-4848 if you have any questions.
We will be holding a series of closed auditions on February 7 and 8, 2020. These additions do not guarantee a spot in the upcoming season.
Friday, February 7, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sound Check time will be determined once we know final schedule.
The Glesby Theatre
11-2ndStreet NE, Portage la Prairie
(204) 239-4848
Royal MTC Play • The New Canadian Curling Club
The town is so small it only has one Tim Hortons. But community-minded Marlene is determined to “diversify” the curling club. She enlists four newcomers to learn the game but when she breaks her hip, it’s up to her politically incorrect ex-husband Stuart to step in. Things start off badly and get worse. Stuart doesn’t think the new Canadians can hack it and they have bigger worries than mastering this bizarre sport. With team unity on the rocks, time is running out. Will they be able to sweep aside their problems to compete in the Highland Cup? Hurry hard to the theatre to find out!
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25.00
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
Kenzie Jane & Victoria Turko • Coffee House Event
Kenzie Jane has developed a unique style of original music, mixing sounds of R&B, Jazz, Folk, and mouth trumpet. She is becoming a seasoned performer playing various venues and festivals such as the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Winnipeg Pride, ManyFest and much more. This summer, Kenzie toured western and Northern Canada, playing festivals and shows in places from the Yukon to the small towns of Saskatchewan. She released her debut EP, Love Me From Scratch this past April and is excited to start working on her next project.
Victoria Turko is a singer/songwriter who travels from show to show with her electric guitar in hand and a passion for storytelling. Victoria has been performing her whole life but decided to branch out as a solo artist two years ago. She regularly plays at various restaurants, events and venues around Winnipeg. Some of her more notable performances of 2018 are playing on the main stage at the Winnipeg Pride Festival and the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, and taking part in the Young Performers Program with Winnipeg Folk Festival. Victoria would best describe her original music as having a Blusey/Rock/Folk feel.
Genre(s): Contemporary, R&B
Platinum Sponsors: Portage Mutual Insurance & MNP LLP
Season Sponsors: Golden West
Coffee House Sponsor: Homestead Co-op
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.
Manitoba Hydro Holiday Tour with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is celebrating its 71st year and is known as a powerhouse orchestra with exceptional musicianship and flexibility. The WSO will bring the spirit of the season as they perform a festive program that includes a mix of holiday hits and beloved hymns. Audience members will have the opportunity to sing along.
Genre(s): Classical
Local Sponsor: Christianson TDS
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
Prairie Players • Mary Poppins • Dinner and Theatre Performance
Prairie Players' Production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins
Dinner and Theatre Performance
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Cocktails at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $50
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
Prairie Players • Mary Poppins • Dinner and Theatre Performance
Prairie Players' Production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins
Dinner and Theatre Performance
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Cocktails at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $50
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
Prairie Players • Mary Poppins • Theatre Performance
Prairie Players' Production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
Prairie Players • Mary Poppins • Theatre Performance
Prairie Players' Production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
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.
VC2 • Main Stage Event
VC2 is an innovative cello duo able to captivate audiences through their performances of classical masterworks, unknown gems and boundary pushing music. Comprised of cellists Amahl Arulanandam and Bryan Holt, the duo presents artistically challenging yet accessible programs, and have performed in venues ranging from intimate pubs to Roy Thomson Hall. They have performed as part of leading arts organizations such as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, and the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra.
Genre(s): Classical
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $32
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
Woody Holler and His Orchestra • Main Stage Event
Woody Holler grew up on the Canadian prairie hearing the songs of the cowboy. Although he was later trained in opera, a sense of nostalgia held him close to those western roots. In 2009, Woody teamed up with some of Winnipeg’s finest jazz musicians and began purveying his own brand of Western Swing that Woody defines as “jazz from the saddle”. The show is reminiscent of a 1940s radio show with a sound that is nostalgic yet thrilling. The music involves clever arrangements rich with virtuosity and style. The repertoire is eclectic, fun and fascinating, featuring finger-snapping swing beats, honey-slowed love croons, a dash of opera, and show stopping “extreme” yodeling.
Genre(s): Western Swing, Jazz, Blues
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $32
Buy tickets at the Glesby Theatre box office, at 204‑239‑4848, or at www.eventbrite.ca.
George Canyon • Hit After Hit Tour Part 2 with Doc Walker and Charlie Major
George Canyon brings his ‘Hit After Hit’ tour back on the road this fall after an extensive sold out run earlier this year. Joined by guests Doc Walker and Charlie Major, it’s a show not to be missed! Three of your favorite Canadian country music stars, with over 50 Junos and CCMA Awards between them – sure to be a night of non-stop hits!
Tickets: $55.65