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Let's Do Something -- Thursday, July 24 [Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada)](Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Thursday, July 24 * 8 a.m. - The 60th Threshermen's Reunion takes place in Austin with vintage parades, stooking and threshing demos, music and entertainment and much, more. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. with the Manitoba Clydesdale Classic each day from 8 a.m. to noon at the grandstand. Canadian Cowboy Association and MRCA Rodeo at 7:30 p.m. nightly followed by a free dance each night at the Corn and Barley Corral at 10 p.m. Also features Manitoba's largest-ever display of operating vintage military vehicles. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum is also proud to host the Canadian Forces, including 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, as part of this year's Military Heritage feature attraction. For information visit ag-museum.com. * 4 p.m. - The Global Market is open in downtown Brandon at 12th Street and Rosser Avenue. Get hip in the Hub! Featuring home-based businesses, artisans and crafters, and fresh, local produce. New this year is the Global Market Café, Park for Peace greenspace in the middle and three new vendor booths. Open until 7 p.m. Tonight's entertainment: The Lovely Moes. * 7 p.m. - Music in the Parks features Daisy Chain at Princess Park. Friday, July 25 * 7 a.m. - The Neepawa Lily Festival kicks off with a Rotary breakfast until 10 a.m. Lily show opens at noon. Opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. in the Lily Lounge. Scottish dancers at 3 p.m. followed by the Thistle Celtic Fury show with the McConnell School of Celtic Dancers at 3:45 in the Lily Lounge. Old Tyme Dance with The Fugitives at 6 p.m. For a full list of events visit lilyfestival.com. * 8 a.m. - The 60th Threshermen's Reunion continues in Austin with vintage parades, stooking and threshing demos, music and entertainment and much, more. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. with the Manitoba Clydesdale Classic each day from 8 a.m. to noon at the grandstand. Canadian Cowboy Association and MRCA Rodeo at 7:30 p.m. nightly followed by a free dance each night at the Corn and Barley Corral at 10 p.m. Also features Manitoba's largest-ever display of operating vintage military vehicles. For more information, visit ag-museum.com. * 5:30 p.m. - The Roseland/Brandon South community is holding its first tailgate barbecue at the Roseland South Brandon Community Centre (south on Highway 10, turn west on Glencarnock Road - first gravel road south of eastern access lights - then go 4.5 miles west, community centre on north side of road). It is $5 to taste and vote on the best barbecue. To enter, email Roselandsouthbdn@hotmail. com or call 204-761-7039. No entry fee. Cash prize for the winner. Come out and support our community and taste the barbecue. Everyone welcome. * 7 p.m. - The Brandon Folk, Music and Art Festival is held under the trees at the Keystone Centre with great music, art, children's area, food and camping. Welcome to the festival at 7 p.m. Headliners tonight are Ben Figler, Federal Lights and Martin Sexton. Weekend passes are $80, $70 for students and seniors; children 12 and under are free. Day passes are $40 for Friday; Saturday and Sunday are $45. Camping passes are $15 for individuals and $25 for families. Tickets at Ted Good, Lady of the Lake, Ten Thousand Villages, Faders and Poor Michael's in Onanole. Saturday, July 26 * 8 a.m. - The 60th Threshermen's Reunion continues in Austin with vintage parades, stooking and threshing demos, music and entertainment and much, more. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. with the Manitoba Clydesdale Classic each day from 8 a.m. to noon at the grandstand. Canadian Cowboy Association and MRCA Rodeo at 7:30 p.m. nightly followed by a free dance each night at the Corn and Barley Corral at 10 p.m. Also features Manitoba's largest-ever display of operating vintage military vehicles. For more information, visit ag-museum.com. * 8:30 a.m. - The Westman Ultimate Disc League is holding its Disc, Drive and Donate tournament and barbecue with proceeds being donated to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Brandon. Tournament at John Reilly Field. Tournament starts at 9 a.m. with barbecue at 11 a.m. * 9 a.m. - The Global Market is open in downtown Brandon until 1 p.m. Featuring home-based businesses, artisans and crafters, and fresh, local produce. Today: The Marquis Project in the Global Market Café. * 9 a.m. - The Neepawa Lily Festival continues with a lily show in the Lily Show Tent. Parade at 11 a.m. Entertainment throughout the day. For a list of events, visit lilyfestival.com. Saturday also features the 14th annual Runway Drag Races at the Neepawa Airport. Gates open at 8 a.m.; time trials at 10 a.m. races start at noon with featured car runs at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is $10 adults; 12 and under $3. Concessions on site. Bring lawnchairs. Rain date is Sunday. * 9 a.m. - Brandon Farmers Market is now open in The Town Centre parkade until noon. Local vendors offer in-season produce, baking, jams, pickles, honey, crafts, perennials and more. Free Saturday parking. Rain or shine, we've got you covered. * 10 a.m. - The Virden Draft Horse Show will take place at the Virden Ag Society grounds with halter classes at 10 a.m. and hitch classes at 2 p.m. Free admission. * 11 a.m. - The Virden Pioneer Home Museum is holding a barbecue until 1 p.m. with toonie tours, activities and more which will provide guests with a taste of early Victorian life on the Prairies. For more information, call 204-748-1659. * Noon - The Brandon Folk, Music and Art Festival continues under the trees at the Keystone Centre with great music, art, children's area, food and camping. Headliners tonight include Caly Dow, Mariachi Ghost, Zachary Lancaster and Ben Caplan and the Casual Smokers. Weekend passes are $80, $70 for students and seniors; children 12 and under are free. Day passes $45. Camping passes are $15 for individuals and $25 for families. Tickets at Ted Good, Lady of the Lake, Ten Thousand Villages, Faders and Poor Michael's in Onanole. * 1:30 p.m. - Come celebrate Manitoba Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Day at Sandy Lake until 3:30 p.m. with hands-on demonstrations of traditional craft and homesteading arts of the pioneers such as Ukrainian Easter egg painting, rope making, paper flower making, perogy making, as well as log hut tours. Traditional fried bread is also served at the outdoor kitchen. Tours are available at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Museum during regular hours from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This is a free event but donations are welcome. * 3 p.m. - Authors of the book "Since We Told The Truth," a sequel to "Hutterites," will be at Coles Bookstore in the Brandon Shoppers Mall until 5 p.m. for a book signing. At the clubs * Lady of the Lake - Genevieve Chadwick takes the stage on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday features Reigh Kilbride at 7:30 p.m. * The 40 - Party the night away with Pop The Trunk on Friday and Saturday night. * Houstons Niteclub - All ages are welcome at Houstons Jammin in July Outdoor Party this weekend with Hicktown, Blackout City Kids, Beatles tribute band, CCR tribute band and Past the Perimeter. Friday has $2.25 drinks with free cover until midnight. * The Great Western Roadhouse - Friday at the Roadhouse is another massive UV Paint Party. Dress in white and get painted in our UV paint booth. You are not going to want to miss Brandon's biggest and best UV Paint Party with Winnipeg's DJ Rahdil and Brandon's Dirty Bird. Saloon Saturdays with DJ Dirty Bird plus ladies get in free before 11 p.m. * Crystal Hotel - Karaoke on Thursdays at 9 p.m. Highway 25 entertains Friday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Saturday's jam session and Chase the Ace card game runs from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Free poker on Sundays at 2 p.m. * Double Decker - A special show tonight features Andrea Rocha, Zachary Lancaster and Roman Clarke at 8 p.m. It's the Folkfest after party weekend with Toronto's Young Running on Friday at 10 p.m. and ISIS on Saturday at 10 p.m. $5 cover charge each night. Sunday, July 27 * 7:30 a.m. - The 60th Threshermen's Reunion continues today with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by MTRA team roping at the grandstand. Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Interfaith Service at the Heritage Building at 10:30 a.m.; Static fashion show at 3 p.m.; rodeo at 5 p.m. and free dance at 7:30 p.m. * 8 a.m. - The Neepawa Lily Festival continues with a 5K and 10K run, walk. Lily show at 9 a.m. Margaret Laurence Antique Show at 11 a.m. For a full list of events, visit lilyfestival.com. * 10 a.m. - The Virden Draft Horse Show will take place at the Virden Ag Society grounds with halter classes at 10 a.m. and hitch classes at 2 p.m. Free admission. * Noon - The Brandon Folk, Music and Art Festival continues under the trees at the Keystone Centre with great music, art, children's area, food and camping. Headliners today include Son Latino, Animal Teeth and Cold Specks. Day passes are $45. Tickets available at Ted Goods, Lady of the Lake, Ten Thousand Villages, Faders and Poor Michael's in Onanole. * 1 p.m. - Prairie Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (PASCAR) is holding its first public event near the junction of Highway 2 and 250. Travel east for two miles, turn north and travel one mile (signs will be posted). Public gates open at 11 a.m. with heats starting at 1 p.m. Admission is a donation at the gate. * 2 p.m. - Westman Jams invites country, old-time and bluegrass musicians, singers and music lovers of all ages and abilities to join us for friendship, music and fun at the Sprucewoods Community Club (near Shilo) until 5 p.m. the last Sunday of the month. Entertainment is free, everyone welcome. At the Galleries & Museums * The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba - Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit agsam.ca. In the Main Gallery: "Upshot," by Fiona Annis, Lorna Bauer and Laura Findlay and co-curated by Natalia Ledbedinskala and Anastasia Hare is on display until Aug. 15. The Community Gallery: "Endless Days," by Brandon Sun photographers Bruce Bumstead, Colin Corneau and Tim Smith is on display until Aug. 1. Children and Teens Summer Classes run until Aug. 1. Students from ages six to 15 can sign up for a variety of art classes. A full class list is available at agsm.ca or call 204-727-1036. * The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum at CFB Shilo - The RCA Museum will open an exhibit entitled "The Great War 1914-15" in commemoration of the centennial of the First World War at 5 p.m. on Aug. 4, exactly 100 years to the minute since Canada found itself at war with Germany. The guest of honour for the opening ceremony will be renowned Canadian film director and author, Paul Almond, whose father was a Canadian gunner in the Great War. Exhibit highlights will honour the centennials of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry formed in 1914 and of the writing of "In Flanders Fields" in 1915. The exhibit runs until June 2015. Future exhibits to commemorate the Somme in 2016 and the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 2017 are planned to build on the visitor experience in "The Great War 1914-15." The RCA Museum is open seven-days-a-week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Labour Day. * The Daly House Museum - Original home of Brandon's first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly, which was built in 1882 and is the only period museum in western Manitoba. Ordinary citizens of Brandon who were heroes at home during the First World War are commemorated in the new exhibit, "Every Citizen a Soldier," on display until Sept. 1. The exhibit features many remembrances from the time, including medals, uniforms, letters written home by soldiers, trench art and more. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the summer. For information, call 204-727-1722. * 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum - Come see a vast collection of historical military items at 1116 Victoria Ave. Open Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 204-717-4579 for other times. Check us out online at 12mbdragoonsmuseum.com and Facebook. Free admission. * The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum - Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m, seven days a week. The museum is Canada's only air museum solely dedicated to the preservation of the history of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War. Check out our RCAF Memorial Wall display in the museum's hangar. Travel back to the 1940s as you wander through a Second World War vintage hangar serving as a display area for aircraft, vehicles and hundreds of artifacts from that era. The museum will highlight the progress on the RCAF Second World War Memorial to be unveiled on Sept. 10. * The Brandon General Museum and Archives - On the ground floor of the old Manitoba Telephone building at 19 Ninth St. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. On display is a new exhibit showcasing Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS) history including a vintage switchboard and a display of telephones of the past 50 years. * The Arts West Travelling Gallery - The 2014-15 travelling gallery is at the Souris Library. Upcoming Events * July 28 - It's Marathon Monday, and Patrick Law and Dylan Thornborough will be playing more than 200 holes of golf to support the Canadian Cancer Society at the Glenboro Golf and Country Club. The day-long event will begin at sunrise, and conclude with a supper and prize auction at 7 p.m. Tickets for Marathon Monday supper are available for $30 with all proceeds going directly to the Canadian Cancer Society. To purchase tickets, or make a donation, visit the Glenboro Tru Building Centre, Shilo Country Club or Glenboro Golf and Country Club. * July 29 - Music in the Parks features Deanne Matley at Princess Park at 7 p.m. * July 29-Aug. 2 - Canadian Appaloosa Show will take place in the Westoba Ag Centre at the Keystone Centre with shows starting at 8 a.m. daily. * July 31 - Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival: Concert 1 - Alexander Tselyakov in recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Tickets: adults $20 (at the door $25); students $15 (at the door $20). For advance tickets locations and more information visit clearlakefestival.ca. * July 31 - Music in the Parks features North of Dixie at Princess Park at 7 p.m. * Aug. 1 - Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival: Concert 2 - Extravaganza at 7:30 p.m. at Erickson Lutheran Church. Tickets: adults $20 (at the door $25); students $15 (at the door $20). For advance tickets locations and more information visit clearlakefestival.ca. * Aug. 1-3 - Canada's National Ukrainian Festival takes place at the Selo Ukrainian Festival Site in Dauphin. Gates open on Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. Come enjoy the cultural food, entertainment and displays. Dance groups include the Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Canada's National Riding and Dancing Cossacks, McConnell Irish Dancers and The Barefoot Ceili Band and more. Musical acts include Trembita, Sloohai, Boris Nowosad and the Melody Kings, and Brandon's Sawchuk Sisters. For a full schedule of events and ticket information, visit cnuf.ca or call 204-622-4600 or 1-877-474-2683. * Aug. 1-3 - Rockin' the Fields of Minnedosa. Headliners are: Friday features Until Red, Harlequin and The Sheepdogs. Saturday has The Layh-Stacey Band, Wild T and the Spirit, Honeymoon Suite and Bret Michaels. Sunday features The Bros. Landreth, Tupelo Honey, Danko Jones and Three Days Grace. Tickets available by calling 1-888-330-8333. Brandon Bus Lines are providing shuttle service from Brandon to Minnedosa leaving from The 40 at 5 p.m. Cost is $10 one-way and same for return trip. * Aug. 2 - Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival: Concert 3 - Coffee Concert - Serious Fun! at 10:30 a.m. at Erickson Lutheran Church. Tickets: adults $20 (at the door $25); students $15 (at the door $20). For advance tickets locations and more information visit clearlakefestival.ca. A new feature is the bus tour for Aug. 2-3. For more information, contact McPhail Travel at 204-834-2114 or 1-800-442-0611. * Aug. 2 - Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival: Concert 4 - Jazz Concert at 3 p.m. at Erickson Lutheran Church. Tickets: adults $20 (at the door $25); students $15 (at the door $20). For advance tickets locations and more information visit clearlakefestival.ca. A new feature is the bus tour for Aug. 2-3. For more information, contact McPhail Travel at 204-834-2114 or 1-800-442-0611. * Aug. 2-3 - Little Irish Downs Harness Racing takes place at Killarney's Agricultural and Sports Grounds at 5 p.m on Aug. 2 and 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 3. This is one of the most popular stops on Manitoba's harness racing circuit. Watch Manitoba's top drivers compete for purses which also includes pari-mutual races. * Aug. 2-4 - Minnedosa Rodeo will be held at the Minnedosa rodeo grounds. Includes MBRA 3D barrel racing, kids' activities, Heartland Rodeo, rodeo social and live auction as well as the Manitoba High School Rodeo. Weekend pass: $15; day pass $10; 12 and under are free. Rodeo social is $10. * Aug. 3 - Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival: Concert 5 - Romantic Afternoon at 3 p.m. at Erickson Lutheran Church. Tickets: adults $20 (at the door $25); students $15 (at the door $20). For advance tickets and more information visit clearlakefestival.ca. A new feature is the bus tour for Aug. 2-3. For more information, contact McPhail Travel at 204-834-2114 or 1-800-442-0611. * Aug. 3 - Romi Mayes and Chris Carmichael entertain on the patio at Poor Michael's Emporium in Onanole at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance by calling 204-848-0336. The show is outside on the patio, unless it is raining, then it will be inside. Bring a lawn chair, warm clothes and mosquito defence. * Aug. 3 - Pelican Yacht Club Poker Derby will be held at Ninette from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sail, motor, drive or play hands at the club. Cost is $4 each for 3 for $10. * Aug. 3 - Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival: Concert 6 - Jazz Cruise Concert at 8:30 p.m. on The Martise at the marina, main beach, Wasagaming. For advance tickets locations and more information visit clearlakefestival.ca. A new feature is the bus tour for Aug. 2-3. For more information, contact McPhail Travel at 204-834-2114 or 1-800-442-0611. * Aug. 4 - Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival: Concert 7 - Grand Finale at 3 p.m. at Erickson Lutheran Church. Tickets: adults $20 (at the door $25); students $15 (at the door $20). For advance tickets locations and more information visit clearlakefestival.ca. * Aug. 5 - Music in the Parks features The Music Makers at Princess Park at 7 p.m. * Aug. 5 - Former Brandonite and Vincent Massey High School grad returns to Brandon for a voice recital. Operatic baritone Cameron McPhail will perform at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at Brandon University at 7 p.m. Joined by his wife, Vancouver-born soprano Catherine Affleck, and accompanied by his childhood piano teacher Claudette Caron, the three will give a recital combining operatic repertoire, art song and music theatre. Tickets are $25 and are available at Murray Chev Olds in Brandon or by calling 204-848-3322. * Aug. 6 - Attention all classic, vintage and antique vehicle owners. Mark your calendars for the Midwest Show and Shine from 6-9 p.m. on Maple Avenue in front of the Heritage Arts Centre in Hamiota. All vehicles welcome. Held in conjunction with a gallery display of "Wood Intarsia," by Harold Hogg of The Pas. For more information, call the Mid-West Arts Council office at 204-764-2400 or leave a message. * Aug. 7 - Music in the Parks features Until Red with Benny and the Jets at Princess Park at 7 p.m. * Aug. 7 - Cruisin' the Dub takes place in downtown Brandon on Rosser Avenue between Sixth and 13th streets from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Aug. 8-9 - The town of Carberry will celebrate its rich heritage with the second Carberry Heritage Festival featuring an old-time strawberry social, old-time dance with fiddler Mark Morisseau and his band, Manitoba Muzzleloaders with flint-lock long gun demonstrations, walking tours of the town and more. (c) 2014 The Brandon Sun |