I would like to begin with a, remorseful, and very teary “MY BAD!”
Last weekend I neglected my two readers, mom and Kenton, and failed to post a Weekend Winnipeg. Hopefully they feel the healing powers of forgiveness wash over them and accept my most humble apologies.
Ten dollars or less.
The Winnipeg International Writers Festival had some great live readings at Red River College this week. My fellow Creative Communications students and I got to skip class and listen to the very talented Lesley Fairfield, Endre Farkas, Carolyn Marie Souaid and my new favorite poet, George Elliott Clarke.
I had no idea that a poetry reading could be funny, seductive and charming until Clarke began to speak. His reading was one part stand up comedy, one part history lesson and one hundred percent FUN. If you have a pre-existing heart condition, have not yet entered puberty, or blush easily, I would recommend finding something a little more conservative to attend. Clarke’s readings from his new verse novel I&I were funny, interesting, sexy, sexier or sexiest.
After words: George Elliott Clarke
Friday, Sept. 25, 2009
10.30 pm- 11.30 pm
Aqua Books, 274 Garry St
Admission: FREE!
For more information on George Elliott Clarke, as well as this weekends other free readings visit http://www.thinairwinnipeg.ca/schedule
I hope to see you there tonight!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Winnipeg's Gone Wacky
Good news for all starving Comics!
Hot 103 and the Winnipeg Free Press are searching for the funniest person in Manitoba. The winner will get a two night stay at Canad Inns Grand Forks, a guest spot on Hot 103’s Ace Burpee Show with Chrissy Troy and $1,000. That is a LOT of Ramen.
The entry deadline is Sept. 27, and from the nine results that turned up when I searched ‘Winnipeg Gone Wacky’ in YouTube, there is still plenty of space left for aspiring comics.
I'm voting for Keener!
For contest details check out The World According to Ace Burpee at http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/ace/gone-wacky/
Hot 103 and the Winnipeg Free Press are searching for the funniest person in Manitoba. The winner will get a two night stay at Canad Inns Grand Forks, a guest spot on Hot 103’s Ace Burpee Show with Chrissy Troy and $1,000. That is a LOT of Ramen.
The entry deadline is Sept. 27, and from the nine results that turned up when I searched ‘Winnipeg Gone Wacky’ in YouTube, there is still plenty of space left for aspiring comics.
I'm voting for Keener!
For contest details check out The World According to Ace Burpee at http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/ace/gone-wacky/
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Winnipeg Thrift.
For those under the mistaken impression that vintage or second hand clothing is 'dirty, gross, or ugly', you my friend are wrong.
Luckily for the frugal Winnipegger, there are a variety of vintage clothing stores catering to almost every taste. For a cheap way to feel like you’re saving the world, Salvation Army, MCC, and Goodwill stores abound. If you're looking for a huge selection and a chance at designer bargains, Value Village is for you, and for those wanting a flash back to an earlier decade, Ragpickers and Vintage Glory in the Exchange district both fit the bill.
One of my favorite ten dollars or less activities is to raid my change jar and run across the street to the near by Salvation Army. I am constantly amazed at the two dollar t-shirts and Gucci belts that can be bought with a little lunch money.
Below are pictures of a few of my recent vintage purchases. I will also include the price I paid as well as retail cost if bought new.
Gucci belt, retail price $260.00, price paid $1.50
Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, retail price $450.00, price paid $3.00
Gold plated Bally key ring, retail price $275.00, price paid $1.00
Yves Saint Laurent shirt (I own it in red not white), retail price $285.00, price paid $2.00
Ignore the musty smell and polyester suit jackets, both your closet and wallet will be thanking you later.
Luckily for the frugal Winnipegger, there are a variety of vintage clothing stores catering to almost every taste. For a cheap way to feel like you’re saving the world, Salvation Army, MCC, and Goodwill stores abound. If you're looking for a huge selection and a chance at designer bargains, Value Village is for you, and for those wanting a flash back to an earlier decade, Ragpickers and Vintage Glory in the Exchange district both fit the bill.
One of my favorite ten dollars or less activities is to raid my change jar and run across the street to the near by Salvation Army. I am constantly amazed at the two dollar t-shirts and Gucci belts that can be bought with a little lunch money.
Below are pictures of a few of my recent vintage purchases. I will also include the price I paid as well as retail cost if bought new.
Gucci belt, retail price $260.00, price paid $1.50
Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, retail price $450.00, price paid $3.00
Gold plated Bally key ring, retail price $275.00, price paid $1.00
Yves Saint Laurent shirt (I own it in red not white), retail price $285.00, price paid $2.00
Ignore the musty smell and polyester suit jackets, both your closet and wallet will be thanking you later.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Dangerous Dentist.
A 79 year old Winnipeg dentist is being suspended from practicing dentistry after nearly causing a patient on blood thinners to bleed to death. According to a free press article written by Kevin Rollason, it is not his first suspension either. In an earlier incident a woman found bits of skin hanging from her gums after being fitted for dentures. She had to cut the skin with sewing scissors herself when she got home.
You have to wonder how good his price must be for that kind of service.
If you are in the market for some bargain dentistry, and like to play with a little danger, give Dr. Laba a call. His suspension only begins on October 15 so he can probably fit you in.
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/breakingnews/Dentist-79-permanently-sspended-from-dental-surgery-59411517.html
You have to wonder how good his price must be for that kind of service.
If you are in the market for some bargain dentistry, and like to play with a little danger, give Dr. Laba a call. His suspension only begins on October 15 so he can probably fit you in.
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/breakingnews/Dentist-79-permanently-sspended-from-dental-surgery-59411517.html
Friday, September 11, 2009
Weekend Winnipeg
Ten dollars or less hit the jack pot this weekend folks!
From four to eleven the Sherbrook Street Festival is offering a great line up of local talent as well as some kid friendly entertainment (yawn). All the acts are on Sherbrook between Wolsely and Westminister and once again I cannot stress enough how FREE it is.
4pm - The Abzurbs
5pm - Bushtits
6pm - Jazz on Wheels
7pm - Drum Cafe
8pm - The Magnificent Sevens
9pm - Jessee Havey and the Quirks
10pm - SubCity Dwellers
The last acts of the night Jessee Havey and the Quirks, and SubCity Dwellers both look like they are worth checking out.
http://www.myspace.com/jesseehavey
http://www.myspace.com/subcitydwellers
If street festivals aren’t your thing Ozzy’s also looks good for Saturday. DJ Andy Rourke, the former bass player of The Smiths is playing, and I am more than a little bit curious. Cover is ten dollars.
Have a great weekend!
From four to eleven the Sherbrook Street Festival is offering a great line up of local talent as well as some kid friendly entertainment (yawn). All the acts are on Sherbrook between Wolsely and Westminister and once again I cannot stress enough how FREE it is.
4pm - The Abzurbs
5pm - Bushtits
6pm - Jazz on Wheels
7pm - Drum Cafe
8pm - The Magnificent Sevens
9pm - Jessee Havey and the Quirks
10pm - SubCity Dwellers
The last acts of the night Jessee Havey and the Quirks, and SubCity Dwellers both look like they are worth checking out.
http://www.myspace.com/jesseehavey
http://www.myspace.com/subcitydwellers
If street festivals aren’t your thing Ozzy’s also looks good for Saturday. DJ Andy Rourke, the former bass player of The Smiths is playing, and I am more than a little bit curious. Cover is ten dollars.
Have a great weekend!
Hello, and welcome to Creative Winnipeg. This blog is created by a Winnipegger, for Winnipeggers, and will in general be about the city we love and hate so very much.
I hope to filter out the boring; leaving the local news, events, and entertainment that strikes my fancy and gets me (and hopefully you!) interested.
Also, I plan to have a weekly blog post called ‘Weekend Winnipeg’ focusing on everyone’s favorite part of the week, the end of it. These posts will be event and entertainment based, and includes at least one activity that costs less than ten dollars.
I’m most excited to research and write about the ten dollar or less idea, since I often find myself both bored and poor on those rare empty weekends. So grab your student bus pass and prepare to get thoroughly lost in Creative Winnipeg.
I hope to filter out the boring; leaving the local news, events, and entertainment that strikes my fancy and gets me (and hopefully you!) interested.
Also, I plan to have a weekly blog post called ‘Weekend Winnipeg’ focusing on everyone’s favorite part of the week, the end of it. These posts will be event and entertainment based, and includes at least one activity that costs less than ten dollars.
I’m most excited to research and write about the ten dollar or less idea, since I often find myself both bored and poor on those rare empty weekends. So grab your student bus pass and prepare to get thoroughly lost in Creative Winnipeg.
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