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January 2010

 

January 22-24, 2010

Northern Lifestyles and Winter Survival Workshop

Where: Delta Marsh Field Station

Contact: 204-857-8637

Website: http://umanitoba.ca/delta_marsh/

More Info: Techniques of winter survival will be examined through field work, lectures, group discussions, slide presentations and films.

January 23, 2010

Quartango

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

More Info: Tickets $26. Four classically trained musicians come together to explore their passion for tango

 

 February 2010

 

February 6, 2010

Kevin Mills

 

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

More Info: Tickets $12 • Rush Seating

February 20, 2010

Manitoba Theatre Centre presents Tempting Providence

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

More Info: Tickets $26. Theatre Newfoundland Labrador's stage production of Tempting Providence tells the story of Myra Bennett— an English nurse moving to remote Newfoundland in 1921 and who later became known as "The Florence Nightingale of Newfoundland".

February 19-21, 2010

Western Canadian Pond Hockey Championships

Where: Portage la Prairie

Website: http://portagepondhockey.com

February 27

PCU Centre Grand Opening Celebration

Where: PCU Centre

Contact: PRRA @ 239-8324

Website: www.pcucentre.ca

More Info:  Visit PCU Centre website for more information

February 28, 2010

2010 Ice Racing Championships (Race #4)

Where: Crescent Lake

Contact: Winnipeg Sports Care Club

Website: www.wscc.mb.ca

More Info: Call the Winnipeg Sports Car Club @ 204-895-4147

 

 March 2010

 

March 6, 2010

Chuck and Albert

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

More Info: Tickets $26. Canadian Comedy Award and East Coast Music Award nominees, Chuck & Albert are no strangers to the art of total entertainment. Multi-instrumentalists, great physical comics, and fluently bilingual this Acadian duo has played to standing ovations both at home, across Canada and overseas

March 20, 2010

Darcia Senft & James Hickerson

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

More Info: Tickets $12 • Rush Seating

March 20, 2010

Spring Craft Sale and Flea Market

Where: Herman Prior Centre

Contact: Cheryl Barker / Kim Oswald @ 857-6951 or hp55plus@mts.net

More Info: 9:00am – 4:00pm, 50 tables, lunch counter and door prize.  $1.00 admission.

March 21, 2010

Alphabet Soup

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

More Info: Tickets $8. Preshow Activities: 1:30 pm. Showtime: 2:30 pm. Using an assortment of instruments, props and action, their desire is to entertain kids of all ages through music, storytelling and good old fashioned humour.

March 23, 2010

Gardening Series

Where: Portage la Prairie Regional Library

Contact: (204) 857-4271
More Info: Long time gardener, Patsy Beck, demonstrates creative ideas for filling flower containers at 6:30 pm.  Everyone Welcome.  Registration required.

March 25, 2010

Youth Career Opportunity Expo (YCOE)

Where: Portage Collegiate Institute

Contact: (204) 239-8334
Website: http://www.city.portage-la-prairie.mb.ca

March 25, 2010

Glesby Wine Tasting Event Fundraiser

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

March 27, 2010

Gardening Series

 

Where: Portage la Prairie Regional Library

Contact: (204) 857-4271
More Info: Workshop by Dave Hanson, Sage Garden Herbs at 1:00 pm. Session is free.

 

 April 2010

 

April 3

Doc Walker - Coming Home

Where: PCU Centre

Website: www.pcucentre.ca

More Info: The pride of Portage la Prairie, JUNO winning country-rock trio, Doc Walker, will open the region’s newest recreational venue. Tickets starting at $37.50. Limited rush-seating available. Doors open at 6:30 pm, Showtime 7:30 pm. Call 239-4848 for ticket info.

April 10

Voices of the Prairie

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

More info: Showtime: 7:30 pm Ticket Price: $15

April 14

Gardening Series - Basic Home Landscaping

Where: Portage la Prairie Regional Library

Contact: (204) 857-4271
More Info: 6:30 pm.  Session is free but space is limited - register early!  Basic Home Landscaping with Jim Solomon.

April 17

PDAC Dance Recital

Location: William Glesby Centre

Contact: 204-239-6029

website: www.portageartscentre.ca

April 18

Spring Supper

Where: Herman Prior Centre

Contact: Cheryl Barker / Kim Oswald @ 857-6951 or hp55plus@mts.net

More Info: Tickets: Adult - $12.00, Children - $6.00

April 22-24

Prairie Players Spring Production

Where: William Glesby Centre

Website: www.prairieplayers.ca/

More Info: Tickets: Adult - $12.00, Children - $6.00

 

May 2010

 

May 1

MB Fiddle Association presents Barber Shoppers

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

May 2

Mark Morisseau School of Music Performance

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

May 6

PDAC presents Celebration of the Arts

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: 204-239-6029

Website: www.portageartscentre.ca

May 8

Sharing Our World

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Portage Community Revitalization Corporation, Mary Lynn Moffat at 240-4043 or email m.moffat@PortageCRC.com

Website:  http://www.portagecrc.com/

May 19

Shrine Circus

Where: PCU Centre

More info: Tickets available at Sobey's Portage Co-op, Northside Market, Panko's and Portage Family Foods

May 28

Splash Island Opens

Location: Splash Island

Contact: Portage Regional Recreation Authority @ 857-7772

website:  http://www.pcucentre.ca/Facilities.html

May 28

“Cruise Night” presented by Vintage Cruisers and A&W

Where: Portage la Prairie A&W

Contact: Vintage Cruisers Inc. Rusty Rutherford 239-0084

TBA

Fort la Reine Museum Opens

Where: Fort la Reine Museum

Contact: (204) 857-3259

Website: enquiries@fortlareinemuseum.ca

 

June 2010

 

June 4

“Cruise Night” presented by Vintage Cruisers and A&W

Where: Portage la Prairie A&W

Contact: Vintage Cruisers Inc. Rusty Rutherford 239-0084

June 11 – 13

Gospel Hall

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

June 13

“Cruisin’ the Island” – Vintage Cruisers Annual Show & Shine

Location: Island Park

Contact: Vintage Cruisers Inc.  Rusty Rutherford 239-0084

TBA

Heritage Days

Where: Fort la Reine Museum

Contact: (204) 857-3259

Website: enquiries@fortlareinemuseum.ca

 

July 2010

 

July 1

Canada Day

Where: Island Park

Contact: Portage Regional Recreation Authority at 857-7772
Website:  http://www.pcucentre.ca

July 2 - 4

Portage Kennel Club Dog Show

Where: Canad Inns Curling Rink
Website:
http://www.manitobadogs.com/Portage.html  

More Info: Come out and see the great variety of breeds and the many different events.

July 10 - 12

Portage X

Where:  Portage Fair Grounds

Contact: 204-857-3231
Website: www.portageex.com

More Info: Western Canada’s oldest continually running fair featuring family fun for all ages. Enjoy 3 days of country hospitality with cattle and horse shows, 4H achievements, children’s programs, midway and petting zoo. A wide variety of displays, exhibits and entertainment.

July 17

The Artful Garden Tour

Contact: Portage & District Arts Centre 239-6029

Website: http://www.portageartscentre.ca

More Info:  4th Annual self-guided tour of some of Portage's finest gardens.

 

August 2010

 

August 14

Portage Potato Festival

Location: PCU Centre Grounds

website:  www.portagepotatofestival.com

August 28 – 29

Prairie Ripples Self Guided Art Tour

Where: Portage la Prairie

Contact: Pick up pamphlets at Tres Unique (857-8737)
Website: www.prairieripples.com

More Info: The self-guided tour highlights Art and Culture in the Portage la Prairie area. Chat with artists and artisans, experience their beautiful work up close; perhaps even take home an heirloom.
Cover the whole tour, then relax at Très Unique with delectable cake, coffee, or a wholesome lunch

 

September 2010

 

September 11

Mexican Fiesta

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

September 18

Coffeehouse Series ft. John Wort Hannam

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

 

October 2010

 

October 23

Mainstage Series ft. Woody Holler

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

 

November 2010

 

November 6

Coffeehouse ft. Helen White

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

November 12

Christmas Craft Sale and Flea Market

Where: Herman Prior Centre

Contact: Cheryl Barker / Kim Oswald @ 857-6951 or hp55plus@mts.net

November 18 – 20

Prairie Players Dinner Theater

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: Glesby Box Office @ 204-239-4848

Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

November 26

Island of Lights Opens

Where: Island Park

Contact: City of Portage la Prairie @ 239-8334

Website: www.TourismPortageLaPrairie.com

More Info:  This Drive through animated, festive light show is the  winner of numerous provincial and national tourism awards.  This exciting show is a must see for all.  It’s worth the drive to Portage la Prairie!

   

 

December 2010

 

December 3

Santa’s Parade of Lights

Where: Saskatchewan Avenue

Contact: Chamber of Commerce @ 204-857-7778

December 3

Jingle Bell Breakfast

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: (204) 239-4848
Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

December 5

Mark Morisseau School of Music

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: (204) 239-4848
Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

December 12

Portage Conservatory of Music

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: (204) 239-4848
Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

December 15

PDAC presents the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Where: William Glesby Centre

Contact: (204) 239-4848
Website: www.glesbycentre.ca

 

 
     
 

 

 

 
 

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