Apply to be an Exchange Patrol today!

The Exchange Patrol program is a local foot patrol that works to provide a safe and friendly environment for everyone in the Exchange District. Whether you need a safewalk to your car, bus stop, directions around the area or to report an issue of concern, Exchange Patrols are easily identified in their black and yellow uniforms. Apply to be a part of the Exchange Patrol today. Deadline for application is February 13, 2012 at 12 Noon.

For full job description and application procedures, please click here.

Beauty and the Beast

The Smash Hit Broadway Musical

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress.  If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

FEBRUARY 4 | 2:30 PM & 8:00 PM
FEBRUARY 5 | 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM

Centennial Concert Hall - 555 Main Street. Click here for more information.

A Night of Original Music

Thursday, May 24, 2012.

The Folk Exchange. $2 for non-MISC members. Doors open at 7:00PM / show starts at 7:30PM followed by six open mic slots.

Visit Winnipeg Folk Festival for more information.

The Tehran Project

Featuring Amir Amiri & Richard Moody

Friday, March 23, 2012

Experience live music “up-close and personal” at The Folk Exchange, the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s intimate, gallery style venue located in the hear of the Exchange.

Doors open at 7:15pm, show starts at 8:00pm. Tickets are $12 in advance / $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store 211 Bannatyne Avenue at Albert Street. (204) 231-1377. For more information visit the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

25th Anniversary

July 18-29, 2012

Mark your calendar - the 25th Anniversary of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is July 18 - 29, 2012.

This festival, founded by the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre in 1988, currently ranks as the second-largest festival of its kind in North America. Each year the Winnipeg Fringe Festival welcomes over 150 companies from all over the world to present exciting independent theatre to audiences.

For more information visit the Winnipeg Fringe Festival.

Jacob and Lily

Friday, May 18, 2012

Complex fusion-style rhythms and innovative, spontaneous songs create an electric atmosphere that captivates audiences. Incorporating the Cajon beat box, world percussion instruments and a partial drum kit, Caleb Friesen is the perfect compliment to Karla Adolphe’s powerful voice and award-winning songwriting.

Experience live music “up-close and personal” at The Folk Exchange, the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s intimate, gallery style venue located in the hear of the Exchange.

Doors open at 7:15pm, show starts at 8:00pm. Tickets are $12 in advance / $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store 211 Bannatyne Avenue at Albert Street. (204) 231-1377. For more information visit the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Brent Parkin

Solo Performance Saturday, April 14, 2012

Brent’s been called “one of this country’s best blues guitarists” and his brand of Chicago-style blues has earned him spots on stage with some of the genre’s greatest, including B.B. King and Bo Diddley.

Experience live music “up-close and personal” at The Folk Exchange, the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s intimate, gallery style venue located in the hear of the Exchange.

Doors open at 7:15pm, show starts at 8:00pm. Tickets are $12 in advance / $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store 211 Bannatyne Avenue at Albert Street. (204) 231-1377. For more information visit the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Fire & Smoke

Saturday, March 24, 2012

First drawn together by the flickering light and inviting warmth of a Winnipeg Folk Festival campground jam, Claire Morrison and Daniel Péloquin-Hopfner discovered in each other the potential for what is now folk musical partnership, Fire & Smoke.

Experience live music “up-close and personal” at The Folk Exchange, the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s intimate, gallery style venue located in the hear of the Exchange.

Doors open at 7:15pm, show starts at 8:00pm. Tickets are $12 in advance / $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store 211 Bannatyne Avenue at Albert Street. (204) 231-1377. For more information visit the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Doug Edmond

March 10, 2012

Piano-playing singer-songwriter Doug Edmond writes with intelligent lyrics and presents them with true emotion. His elegant blend of jazz, folk and blues have been wowing audiences for years.

Experience live music “up-close and personal” at The Folk Exchange, the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s intimate, gallery style venue located in the hear of the Exchange.

Doors open at 7:15pm, show starts at 8:00pm. Tickets are $12 in advance / $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store 211 Bannatyne Avenue at Albert Street. (204) 231-1377. For more information visit the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Dan Frechette & Friends

February 24, 2012

With over 1,500 songs to his credit, Ramblin’ Dan is a master of songcraft. Dan’s abilities as a performer and self-taught multi-instrumentalist adds a multi-faceted essence to his powerful songwriting.

Experience live music “up-close and personal” at The Folk Exchange, the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s intimate, gallery style venue located in the hear of the Exchange.

Doors open at 7:15pm, show starts at 8:00pm. Tickets are $12 in advance / $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store 211 Bannatyne Avenue at Albert Street. (204) 231-1377. For more information visit the Winnipeg Folk Festival.