Local Arts

We are closing in on the Christmas season, though our fabulous weather – as of this writing – might have you believing otherwise. Not that that was true in early October.

One of Canada’s most esteemed dance companies will soon visit Flin Flon. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet will perform at the RH Channing Auditorium this Tuesday, Nov. 22.

We have another really busy time of performances coming up in Flin Flon over the next two weeks, so let’s dive right in and find out what treats are in store for our region in November. On Thursday, Nov.

Grease is the word – for the Flin Flon Community Choir. The choir will perform the world-famous 1950s-themed musical in May.

In September 2016, Flin Flon’s Tim Spencer wrote a letter to Rochelle Squires, Manitoba’s minister of sport, culture and heritage, advocating for steady or increased funding for the Home Routes concert program.

With more than two weeks before the curtain rises, Ham Sandwich is preparing for its latest stage production in earnest. The (Almost) Totally True Story of Hansel & Gretel will be the theatre troupe’s fresh take on the familiar fairy tale.

Massive congratulations to Noelle Drimmie and her astonishingly talented team of spirited performers for a wild Halloween weekend of “Rocky Horror.” The local production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show sold out two shows at Johnny’s Social Club.

A new program is aiming to teach high school students one of the oldest forms of art around. Hapnot Collegiate hosted its first-ever lunchtime beading class last Thursday, Oct. 27.

So it seems like winter has arrived in northern Manitoba, kind of early though! But don’t worry because this Saturday and Sunday Home Routes performer Marco Castillo from Rio de Janeiro (via Winnipeg) will be bringing the warm sounds of Brazil to Fli

Well, what did you think about the weekend just past? Was it not the biggest and best Culture Days yet? Luckily, we have the Thanksgiving long weekend to recover! Heartiest congratulations to Flin Flon Arts Council cultural coordinator Crystal Kolt a