Local Arts

When Ron Burwash talks about music, he talks about Métis culture. When he speaks about Métis culture, he talks about music. The two connect, much like the white infinity symbol on the Métis flag – a flag Burwash flies proudly.

Christmastime’s a comin’, Christmastime’s a comin’! That’s maybe the only event missing in the Flin Flon region this year – a country and western music show (truth be told, I’m not really a fan of that particular style, roots country, yes, but save t

There’s an unexpected co-star in this year’s Christmas production from the Ham Sandwich theatre troupe – the Spirit of Death. The production, called The Christmas Spirit, is a diversion from the troupe’s usual productions.

Two years ago, C.C. Trubiak was shattered. The death of his father Richard in March 2015 left a void in his life that, at the time, felt like it could never be filled.

It wouldn’t be exaggerating to say Cranberry Portage-based artist Irvin Head has carved out a better life for himself.

Mikylo Odut earns gold medal from Royal Conservatory

Japanese exchange student welcomed to Flin Flon for a year abroad to learn a new culture and experience northern Manitoba

Writer with cerebral palsy uses dictation to write mystery novel

Seriously folks, arts events in this town never stop. We are incredibly lucky to live in this arts and cultural hub of the north. Even when the wind blows and we await the snow, we can be warmly wrapped in the glow of cultural experience.

As I write this column, Culture Days has not yet happened, but by the time you read it Culture Days will be a glowing memory. Don’t know if you know this but The Reminder staff works up to four days in advance.