Prairie Players Fall Dinner Theatre production, "Mary Poppins", opens tonight on the William Glesby Centre stage. Featuring a huge cast and likely Prairie Theatre’s most ambitious undertaking to date, dress rehearsal Monday night revealed a polished cast ready to undertake this whimsical musical. "Mary Poppins", directed by Stephanie Kauffman, will run Nov. 20 – 23.…
Prairie Players Fall Dinner Theatre production, "Mary Poppins", opens tonight on the William Glesby Centre stage. Featuring a huge cast and likely Prairie Theatre’s most ambitious undertaking to date, dress rehearsal Monday night revealed a polished cast ready to undertake this whimsical musical. "Mary Poppins", directed by Stephanie Kauffman, will run Nov. 20 –…
The stage at the William Glesby Centre is likely recognized as the premier venue for live entertainment in Portage la Prairie, but the acoustics in the Galleria, the hallway that runs through the building, has intrigued more than one musician. Maybe the Galleria could become an “Off-Broadway” type venue for acoustic performances? One local musician…
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…