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CENTRE CULTUREL FRANCO-MANITOBAIN
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340 Provencher Boulevard, St. Boniface. : 233-8972
The CCFM, with the Centre du patrimoine (Heritage Centre) includes a restaurant-bar-terrace, an art gallery, a gift boutique, a theatre with seating for 307 people, a multi-purpose hall with a 560-seat capacity, as well as several meeting rooms, classrooms, office space and ample free parking. Technical, catering, and box-office services are also provided.
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MANITOBA MUSEUM
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190 Rupert Avenue: 956-2830
The Manitoba Museum is the province's largest attraction, hosting more than 300,000 visitors annually.  You can explore a vivid portrayal of Manitoba's rich and colorful history through nine galleries that total approximately 68,000 square feet (the size of 4 football fields) of exciting exploration.  All regions of Manitoba are represented in the galleries, including the Grasslands, the Boreal Forest and the Arctic/Sub-Arctic.  Discover the Museum's recent additions: the Hudson Bay Company Collections Gallery, which is the Parklands/Mixed Woods Gallery, which is the largest and most interactive of the galleries.  The Manitoba Museum is noted for its dramatic walk-through settings, including the 17th century full-size replica ship "The Nonsuch" whose voyage in 1668 led to the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company, and the Urban Gallery, which recreated boomtown Winnipeg in the 1920s.
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MANITOBA MUSEUM - PLANETARIUM
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190 Rupert Avenue: 956-2830
Winnipeg is home to one of only five major Planetariums in the country.  It features live interactive multimedia shows that re-create the current night sky, highlight the latest space discoveries and follow the developments of the space program.  From adventure-inspired animated children's shows to feature shows that will satisfy the astronomy enthusiast, the Planetarium introduces the wonders of the universe to sky watchers of all ages.
The Planetarium also runs a special show on Saturday nights called "The Planetarium at Night", an edgy show mixing live local music talent with our own unique "dome" lightshow - all under the umbrella of the week's relevant science issues.
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MANITOBA MUSEUM - SCIENCE GALLERY
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190 Rupert Avenue: 956-2830
Feel your hair stand on end, weigh yourself on different planets and test the action of pulleys in the interactive Science Gallery.  Experiment with more than 100 fun, hands-on exhibits and discover answers to some of your questions about the world around you.
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MANITOBA OPERA
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555 Main Street - Centennial Concert Hall
Season runs from Nov. to May.
The sight, the sound, the spectacle - Manitoba Opera has it all. Acclaimed artists from around the world joun the finest Canadian singers, the Manitoba Opera Chrous, and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra to present two lavish full-scale productions and a one-night concert-style event each season.
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OSEREDOK
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184 Alexander Avenue East : 942-0218
The Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre is one of North America’s largest and most unique Ukrainian cultural and heritage resource centres maintaining an Archives, Art Gallery, Library, Museum, an Education Extension Services Program and a Gift Boutique.
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Renaissance Voices
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Renaissance Voices, conducted by Derek Morphy, is a chamber choir formed in 1995 to perform music of the sixteenth and early-seventeenth centuries. While this period is still a primary focus, the ensemble now has extended its repertoire range into many other choral genres.
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ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET
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555 Main : 956-0183 Centennial Concert Hall
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet isknown worldwide for its technical excellence and eclectic repertoire. Strongly rooted in classical ballet, the RWB's performances range from the classics to innovative contemporarty ballet.
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VIRTUOSI CONCERTS
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Virtuosi Concerts Inc. (VCI) is Winnipeg's premier recital and chamber music series. Based out of Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall at The University of Winnipeg, Virtuosi Concerts takes pride in being able to provide concerts of excellence to the entire Winnipeg community. Virtuosi Concerts presents 12 concerts as well as a spring festival each year. Of the 12 "regular" season concerts, 3 are "Concerts with Commentary: The Artists of Prairie Debut", 2 are Virtuosi Internationale – featuring international artists, and the 12th is called...and now for something completely different - a unique and special concept - concert.
 
WEST END CULTURAL CENTRE
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586 Ellice : 783-6918 (West End)
In 1987, an old church at the corner of Sherbrook and Ellice found new life as a dynamic not-for-profit community arts organization. Winnipeg's most distinctive music venue now attracts over 30,000 music lovers a year to hear dynamic artists from outside-the-mainstream. Flexible programming, great acoustics and intimate atmosphere have brought the WECC into the national spotlight with two Western Canadian Music Awards for Venue of the Year.
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WINNIPEG ART GALLERY
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300 Memorial Blvd : 786-6641
Established in 1912, the Winnipeg Art Gallery is Western Canada’s oldest public art gallery, mandated to develop and maintain Manitoba’s visual arts heritage. As one of Canada’s leading galleries, it collects and exhibits works of art by Manitoba, Canadian, and international artists.

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WINNIPEG CHINESE CULTURAL and COMMUNITY CENTRE
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2nd floor, 180 King Street : 943-2627
Discover the heart of Winnipeg's Chinese community, featuring replicas of Confucius and Qin Dynasty trracotta warrior with horse. THe Dynasty Building is an excellent example of architecture in the Chinese tradition. ITs multi-roof design is a symbol of good luck, and its beautiful Chinese Gardens form a transquil retreat in the heart of the city. Be sure to visit the Centre's interior where you'll see a replica of the famous Nine Imperial Dragon Mural, a statue of Guan Yin and a Bronze Budda.
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WINNIPEG'S CONTEMPORARY DANCERS (WCD)
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204-211 Bannatyne : 452-0229
Founded in 1964, Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers has made an outstanding contribution to the evolution of contemporary dance in Canada.  The Company has produced a multitude of dance artists, choreographers and teachers and presented hundreds of performances for audiences in Winnipeg, throughout Canada and abroad.
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WINNIPEG JAZZ ORCHESTRA
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300 Memorial Blvd
Season runs from October to April : 632-5299
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, founded by Winnipeg's premiere jazz musicians and loved by local jazz mavens, presents their ninth season of great big band concerts at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.  The WJO showcases superb local artists, bothe up-and-coming and the polished pros - and features appearances by exciting national and international guest artists.  Concerts cover the range of jazz standards and old favourites to new compositions.

Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir
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The Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir (the "Phil"), the oldest choir of its kind in western Canada, has been entertaining Winnipeg audiences with beautiful music since 1922. The Phil's repertoire includes a range of secular and religious music including oratorios, masses, cantatas, songs, and choral symphonies. The Phil self-produces a season of three primary concerts, supplemented by various private, public, and benefit performances. Often joining forces with other groups such as the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra and the Winnipeg Singers.
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WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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555 Main St: Office: (204) 949-3950 : Box Office: 949-3999
Season runs from Sept. to May at the Centennial Concert Hall.
Experience a world of music with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Andrey Boreyko. Filled with dazzling artists and inspiring music, the WSO performs music for every taste - from Classics to Pops, children's concerts to special galas.
Numerous events throughout the season for the entire family to enjoy.
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