22 February 7:00 p.m.
Sacred Harp singing is the punk rock of choral music, fiery, visceral and LOUD. No experience is needed. Just bring your voice and enthusiasm. Well-known Montreal musician and CKUT radio host Dara Weiss will lead you through this exhilarating unique experience, guaranteed to give goose bumps.
Sacred Harp brings communities together to sing four-part hymns and anthems. It is not affiliated with any denomination although it often proves to be a deeply spiritual experience for all involved. The style of singing is called ‘shape note singing’ because the music uses note heads in four distinct shapes to aid in sight-reading. ‘Sacred harp’ is a term used for the human voice - the musical instrument you were given at birth. We welcome beginners and newcomers, with no musical experience. Every session is a unique event with a different group of participants. The singers sit with one voice part on each side of a square facing the middle. Visitors are welcome as listeners. Note: As a result of this event, there are a number of people who may have an interest in forming a Sacred Harp Singing group in Winnipeg. If you are interested, please email [email protected] NOTE: As of January 2018, there have been 9 sessions in Winnipeg! |
29 March 7:00 p.m.Susan Close will give a lecture and slide show on her book Framing Identity Social Practices of Photography in Canada (1880-1920).
Framing Identity examines how Canadian women used photography as a social practice to establish identity. Specifically, Close studies the photographic practice of four, turn-of-the-twentieth-century women photographers: Mattie Gunterman (1872-1945), Geraldine Moodie (1854-1945), Ruby Gordon Peterkin (1887-1961), and Etta Sparks (1879-1917). From a revisionist point of view, it argues that photography is a social practice used by women professionals and amateurs as a vehicle to explore and establish identity. |
1 April 8:00 p.m.For any who were at the performance by Poor Tree at CFRUC's Artfest this year’s presentation is NOT to be missed. This year we will experience "The Home Row Ensemble". In addition to David Streit on typewriter, the sound experience will include Darcy Bunio and Kevin Hillier on guitar, Kelsey Braun, a local sound artist.....you might know his giant ice blocks making sounds at The Forks this winter… will integrate Radio Tones and Michael Cutler, Music Director at CFRUC will be on pipe organ. Also performing a set in this year’s show will be Isaac Zee an electronic violinist.
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Zabathon II |
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A night featuring the work of Winnipeg composer,Tristan Zaba - The night’s main feature will be the mounting of Tristan’s first operatic production by the University of Manitoba Opera Theatre. The opera is based on Philip K Dick’s (Blade Runner, A Scanner Darkly) short story of the same name. “I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon”, is a science fiction metaphor for Dick’s ideas regarding the nature of reality and his interpretation of Gnostic Christian theology. Also being performed will be a variety of Tristan’s other works, including a short musical “ambidrama” about a lighthouse keeper’s musings on isolation and a performance by Tristan’s rock band, showcasing material for their new genre-spanning release, “The Mosaic”.
YouTube link for Farewell to Nova Scotia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lUPHIyodTM and http://www.tristanzaba.com/ |
7 April 8:00 p.m.This was a big hit in Artfest 2016 and is back by popular demand. Curated by Justina Neepin, this year showcases the films of eight filmmakers.
Films by Indigenous Women of Winnipeg is an evening of eclectic films by Indigenous female filmmakers working in Winnipeg. In a city with a growing Aboriginal filmmaker presence, the majority of them are male. Last year we wanted to showcase the few female filmmakers in the city but in doing so we realized there are many women working in Winnipeg. We originally thought there were only a "FIWW" of us, but actually, there are quite a "FIWW" of us. This year we have invited back some filmmakers showing new and old works, along with few filmmakers we are featuring for the first time.
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Art Show |
28, 29, and 30 April
2017 Theme - The Road Less Taken Friday 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Art Show
Opening and Reception Artist Talk Shawna Dempsey 8:00 p.m. Back by popular demand Doug Glenn, guitarist Saturday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Art Show Artists Demonstrations: 1:30 - 4:00
Singing you Home Saturday 12:30 to 2:00 and 2:30 to 3:45 There is an opportunity for patrons and visitors to receive the gift of ‘healing song’ during a 10-minute session. Sitting in the centre of a small circle of singers, the visitor will recline in a chair, perhaps wrapped in a blanket, and be enveloped in gentle song. Research on the power of music has shown that music can reduce heart rate and blood pressure during the listening, and that music can impact a person’s mood positively, regardless if the music is ‘happy’ or ‘sad’. Research on the power of singing together have demonstrated that those who sing together find their heart rate, brain waves and respiration begin to synchronize. Artists Talk Shayani Turko 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. The Art of Mindful Living: Creative Rest in a Busy World Refreshments by the CFRUC Youth Group Graffiti artists - Matt, Jeff and Daniel Community Barbecue starts at 4:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Art Show Artist Talk Michael Boss 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Art and Spirituality Artist Talk Ina Baas-Penner 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Art and Healing |
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