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This week’s events: July 30th to August 6th
The Forks Tours - “Cache Me If You Can!”
June 1st, 2010 to August 6th, 2010
Kit Rentals: 10am-3pm | Parks Canada Kiosk | Explore Manitoba Centre
High Tech History Hunts
Do you have what it takes to solve a history mystery at The Forks? Choose from three intriguing "cases":
· Rails to Riches
· Furs, Forts & Fast Food
· Broken Heartland
Using GPS technology and a self-guiding booklet, track down history at The Forks and locate a hidden geocache.
Call 98-FORKS (983-6757) for more information.
CMHR Construction Site Walking Tours
July 29th, 2010 to August 1st, 2010
Canadian Museum for Human Rights Construction Site
Discover one of the most innovative construction projects ever undertaken in North America as it comes to life.
Canada's newest national museum, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, is still under construction but is already welcoming visitors. join one of our tour guides for a trip around the perimeter of the Museum construction site to learn more about this global institution that is quickly coming to define the Winnipeg skyline.
For more information, or to reserve a spot on one of our free site tours, visit us at the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks or contact us at 204.984.1731 or tours@humanrightsmuseum.ca.
Strike! - Winnipeg's Human Rights Epic
July 29th, 2010 to August 4th, 2010
Canwest Performing Arts Centre at The Forks (aka Manitoba Theatre for Young People)
Set against the nation-changing 1919 Winnipeg General Strike, Danny Schur & Rick Chafe's award-winning musical Strike! returns for its second annual production.
Showtimes
8pm daily
2pm matinee on Sunday, August 1.
Tickets are $30 & $33. For more information, call 942.8898 or go to www.strikemusical.com.
The Forks Tours - "The Forks—Uncovered"
July 30th, 2010
Parks Canada Kiosk | Explore Manitoba Centre | 10am (Eng) | 1pm (Fr) | 3pm (Eng)
An Archaeology Walking Tour
Grab your "Indy Hat" but leave your shovels at home! Pots, pipes and footprints are just a few of the archaeological discoveries that have been unearthed at The Forks. Spend an enjoyable hour with a Parks Canada interpreter as they peel back the layers of The Forks history to reveal what’s been buried beneath your feet and the stories these objects tell.
For more information call 98-FORKS (983-6757).
Forks Market Early Bird Specials
July 31st, 2010
9:30am - 1:30pm
Every Saturday morning select Market tenants will have something extra special to sell. Visit www.theforks.com/market to find out what exclusive items are available this week.
Manitoba Lotteries presents Folklorama Kick-off at The Forks
July 31st, 2010
6pm - 11pm | Scotiabank Stage
Take in the colourful display of ambassadors from 40+ pavilions, feel the rhythms of cultures from around the world and experience live, cultural entertainment from international and local groups. Gear up for the largest and longest running festival of its kind in the world – Folklorama runs August 1 to 14 at locations throughout the city.
Visit www.folklorama.ca/ for more details.
The Forks Tours - "The Forks—Uncovered"
July 31st, 2010
Parks Canada Kiosk | Explore Manitoba Centre | 10am (Eng), 1pm (Fr), 3pm (Eng)
An Archaeology Walking Tour
Grab your "Indy Hat" but leave your shovels at home! Pots, pipes and footprints are just a few of the archaeological discoveries that have been unearthed at The Forks. Spend an enjoyable hour with a Parks Canada interpreter as they peel back the layers of The Forks history to reveal what’s been buried beneath your feet and the stories these objects tell.
For more information call 98-FORKS (983-6757).
2010 Manitoba Star Attraction Talent Showcase
August 1st, 2010
5pm | Scotiabank Stage
Twenty talented Manitobans compete for a professsional studio recording, as the first annual showcase wraps up. Support Manitoba’s true natural resource - its artists! Special performances by: the C-Weed Band, Ashley Robertson and Desiree Dorion. More info available at www.cweedband.com or by calling 1.866.603.4189.
Meet the Producers
August 1st, 2010
11am – 4pm | The Forks Market Plaza
Featuring locally grown produce, meats, crafts, delicious home baking, preserves, uniquely designed jewellery, honey, flowers and much more. Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Andrea Clow at 987.4352.
Click here to download a copy of the Meet the Producers Guidelines for Vendors for 2010.
The Forks Tours - 6,000 Years in 60 Minutes
August 1st, 2010
Explore Manitoba Centre | 10am (Eng) | 1pm (Fr) | 3pm (Eng)
A fun walking tour for all ages
Do a time warp! Take a 6,000-year journey through The Forks in just one hour with a costumed Parks Canada interpreter. Using a collection of curious objects and colourful stories the history will come to life in this easy walking tour.
For information regarding ticket sales and tour departures: call Parks Canada at 98-FORKS (983-6757).
The Forks Tours - "The Forks—Uncovered"
August 2nd, 2010
Parks Canada Kiosk | Explore Manitoba Centre | 10am (Eng), 1pm (Fr), 3pm (Eng)
An Archaeology Walking Tour
Grab your "Indy Hat" but leave your shovels at home! Pots, pipes and footprints are just a few of the archaeological discoveries that have been unearthed at The Forks. Spend an enjoyable hour with a Parks Canada interpreter as they peel back the layers of The Forks history to reveal what’s been buried beneath your feet and the stories these objects tell.
For more information call 98-FORKS (983-6757).
S.M.A.R.T. Exercise Class (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)
August 3rd, 2010
10am | Tower Atrium
Bring your runners and a bottle of water and join this low impact fitness class. Classes will be alternating between walking and aerobics (weather permitting). Class is open to all ages and all levels of fitness. Registration is at 9:45am.
Seniors' Day at The Forks Market
August 3rd, 2010
Special seniors’ day discounts are available at participating Forks Market merchants. Visit www.theforks.com/market to see our specials.
CMHR Construction Site Walking Tours
August 5th, 2010 to August 8th, 2010
Canadian Museum for Human Rights Construction Site
Discover one of the most innovative construction projects ever undertaken in North America as it comes to life.
Canada's newest national museum, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, is still under construction but is already welcoming visitors. join one of our tour guides for a trip around the perimeter of the Museum construction site to learn more about this global institution that is quickly coming to define the Winnipeg skyline.
For more information, or to reserve a spot on one of our free site tours, visit us at the Explore Manitoba Centre at The Forks or contact us at 204.984.1731 or tours@humanrightsmuseum.ca.
Dancing Under the Canopy presented by Club Regent Casino
August 5th, 2010
7pm-10pm
Join us for free, live entertainment, dance lessons, a profusion of hip music of all genres under the Canopy and spectacular opportunities to show off your dance moves. Enjoy dinner on one of our restaurant patios and bring your dancing shoes. Audience participation a must!
July 15 – Retro Rhythm Review
July 22 – CANCELLED
July 29 – DJs Hunnicutt and Mama Cutsworth
August 5 – Double Duty
August 12 (Make-up date) – Jimmy G and the Doo Wops
JOIN US AUGUST 8 FOR THE DANCING SERIES GRAND FINALE NIGHT. Trio Bembe and Retro Rhythm Review perform.
The Forks Tours - 6,000 Years in 60 Minutes
August 5th, 2010
Explore Manitoba Centre | 10am (Eng) | 1pm (Fr) | 3pm (Eng)
A fun walking tour for all ages
Do a time warp! Take a 6,000-year journey through The Forks in just one hour with a costumed Parks Canada interpreter. Using a collection of curious objects and colourful stories the history will come to life in this easy walking tour.
For information regarding ticket sales and tour departures: call Parks Canada at 98-FORKS (983-6757).
Craft on the Loose
August 6th, 2010 to August 20th, 2010
Craft on the Loose is a community based exhibit installed at The Forks by the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library. The show includes work from professional and hobbyist craftpeople alike and allows all exhibitors to show their creativity and skill. In bringing the exhibit outdoors we hope to alter the perception of where art can be displayed while at the same time allowing a wider audience access to view these fun and whimsical pieces.
For more information, please go to http://www.mts.net/~mcml/.
The Forks Tours - "The Forks—Uncovered"
August 6th, 2010
Parks Canada Kiosk | Explore Manitoba Centre | 10am (Eng), 1pm (Fr), 3pm (Eng)
An Archaeology Walking Tour
Grab your "Indy Hat" but leave your shovels at home! Pots, pipes and footprints are just a few of the archaeological discoveries that have been unearthed at The Forks. Spend an enjoyable hour with a Parks Canada interpreter as they peel back the layers of The Forks history to reveal what’s been buried beneath your feet and the stories these objects tell.
For more information call 98-FORKS (983-6757).