From farm to art: Winnipeg artist thinks outside the cereal box It’s safe to say we have all heard of the nutritional goodness of the many grains grown on the prairies. But when Winnipeg artist Naomi Gerrard began thinking outside the cereal box, it ultimately led to the next Main Gallery exhibit at Prairie Fusion…
It’s safe to say we have all heard of the nutritional goodness of the many grains grown on the prairies. But when Winnipeg artist Naomi Gerrard began thinking outside the cereal box, it ultimately led to the next Main Gallery exhibit at Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment gallery. Who could have guessed what these crops…
Recording deal included in Manitoba Country Voice prize packet The Portage Citizen Saturday night will mean a little bit more to Keara Barrett, Kelly MacAulay, Sam Murray, Ariel Isbister, Janalee Bell, Jennifer Campbell, Cody Wilkinson, Corrie Bud, Brett Forzley and Ayla Palmer all finalist in the third annual Manitoba Country Voice talent show. The 10…
The Glesby presents: 2018-2019 Touring Artist cello & piano duo March 9 as part of its Main Stage program Come revel in the fanciful and imaginary worlds created by the magic of music. Let cellist Chloe Dominguez and pianist Janelle Fung take you on a sublime and mystical journey inspired by fables, from Russian…
The Portage Citizen The Sharpe Sisters, the local trio best known for their musical harmonies and down-to-earth songs, are showing another side of their creative world. The sisters, Kathy Bryce, Colleen Bryce and Carolyn Whitfield opened an art exhibit at the Portage & District Arts Centre today showing their harmony goes beyond music and family…
Since earning an honourable mention for "Turn to Me" in an international songwriting competition in 2011, Desiree Dorion is leaving no emotion unchecked. Her fourth studio album, "Tough Street" attests to that. “Tough Street” is a beautiful and humble homage to her upbringing and is her most personal and honest work yet. Desiree’s voice is…
The draw for two free tickets will be made early Jan. 30. Interested in attending the Feb. 1 RMTC performance of “Buying The Farm” at the William Glesby Centre but haven’t got your tickets yet? Are you feeling lucky? The William Glesby Centre and The Portage Citizen are giving away two tickets to see “Buying…
Greywood Label Services After 548 concerts in 11 countries since coming together in 2014 including Celtic Connections (Glasgow, Scotland) and National Folk Festival (Canberra, Australia) Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane release their debut album, “GRIT” in 2018 which will in part drive the setlist tonight on the Glesby stage. All songs contain GRIT, the essential…
Manitoba Minister of Finance Scott Fielding gave a speech Jan. 24 to Portage & District Chamber of Commerce members and guests on the state of provincial finances. The chamber provided an opportunity for the public to network with the finance minister during its quarterly luncheon held at the William Glesby Centre. The chamber billed the…
The Portage Citizen Many Moods of Manitoba, a solo exhibition by Susan Selby will open Jan. 29 at the Portage & District Arts Centre (PDAC). The main gallery exhibition is scheduled to run until to March 9. An opening reception is planned for 2 p.m. on Feb. 3. Susan Selby has lived most of her…
It’s safe to say we have all heard of the nutritional goodness of the many grains grown on the prairies. But when Winnipeg artist Naomi Gerrard began thinking outside the cereal box, it ultimately led to the next Main Gallery exhibit at Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment gallery. Who could have guessed what these crops…
Recording deal included in Manitoba Country Voice prize packet The Portage Citizen Saturday night will mean a little bit more to Keara Barrett, Kelly MacAulay, Sam Murray, Ariel Isbister, Janalee Bell, Jennifer Campbell, Cody Wilkinson, Corrie Bud, Brett Forzley and Ayla Palmer all finalist in the third annual Manitoba Country Voice talent show. The 10…
The Portage Citizen The Sharpe Sisters, the local trio best known for their musical harmonies and down-to-earth songs, are showing another side of their creative world. The sisters, Kathy Bryce, Colleen Bryce and Carolyn Whitfield opened an art exhibit at the Portage & District Arts Centre today showing their harmony goes beyond music and family…
Since earning an honourable mention for "Turn to Me" in an international songwriting competition in 2011, Desiree Dorion is leaving no emotion unchecked. Her fourth studio album, "Tough Street" attests to that. “Tough Street” is a beautiful and humble homage to her upbringing and is her most personal and honest work yet. Desiree’s voice is…
The draw for two free tickets will be made early Jan. 30. Interested in attending the Feb. 1 RMTC performance of “Buying The Farm” at the William Glesby Centre but haven’t got your tickets yet? Are you feeling lucky? The William Glesby Centre and The Portage Citizen are giving away two tickets to see “Buying…
Greywood Label Services After 548 concerts in 11 countries since coming together in 2014 including Celtic Connections (Glasgow, Scotland) and National Folk Festival (Canberra, Australia) Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane release their debut album, “GRIT” in 2018 which will in part drive the setlist tonight on the Glesby stage. All songs contain GRIT, the essential…
Manitoba Minister of Finance Scott Fielding gave a speech Jan. 24 to Portage & District Chamber of Commerce members and guests on the state of provincial finances. The chamber provided an opportunity for the public to network with the finance minister during its quarterly luncheon held at the William Glesby Centre. The chamber billed the…
The Portage Citizen Many Moods of Manitoba, a solo exhibition by Susan Selby will open Jan. 29 at the Portage & District Arts Centre (PDAC). The main gallery exhibition is scheduled to run until to March 9. An opening reception is planned for 2 p.m. on Feb. 3. Susan Selby has lived most of her…