The chamber music festival continues at Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall with a performance by duo pianists Madeline Hildebrand and Everett Hopfner tonight, starting at 7:30 p.m.
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The chamber music festival continues at Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall with a performance by duo pianists Madeline Hildebrand and Everett Hopfner tonight, starting at 7:30 p.m.
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The chamber music festival continues at Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall with a performance by duo pianists Madeline Hildebrand and Everett Hopfner tonight, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Brandon Sun editor Matt Goerzen managed to catch up with the piano duo on Monday afternoon as they put in some practice time at the hall, playing La Valse by Maurice Ravel, and ironing out their upcoming performance.
Included are some of the images from that photo shoot.
Winnipeg pianist Madeline Hildebrand runs her fingers down the keys during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel on Monday afternoon with fellow pianist Everett Hopfner, in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Renowned Canadian tenor James McLennan will also be performing Wednesday evening (accompanied by pianist Laura Loewen and guest vocalist Lara Ciekiewitz).
Admission for both shows is $40 at the door. No advance tickets will be made available. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca.
Expressive pianist Everett Hopfner jumps his hands to the higher notes during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel with fellow pianist Madeline Hildebrant on Monday afternoon with fellow in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Winnipeg pianist Madeline Hildebrand offers a knowing smile to her fellow pianist Everett Hopfner during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel on Monday afternoon, in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Tonight's performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Expressive pianist Everett Hopfner moves to the music during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel with fellow pianist Madeline Hildebrant on Monday afternoon with fellow in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Pianist Everett Hopfner moves to the music during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel with fellow pianist Madeline Hildebrant on Monday afternoon with fellow in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Piano music on an iPad screen lights up the Lorne Watson Recital Hall for pianist Madeline Hildebrand during a practice session with fellow pianist Everett Hopfner on Monday afternoon. The duo will be performing this evening as part of the Augustfest series. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)The hands of Winnipeg pianist Madeline Hildebrand run over the keys during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel on Monday afternoon with fellow pianist Everett Hopfner, in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Pianist Everett Hopfner moves to the music during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel with fellow pianist Madeline Hildebrant on Monday afternoon with fellow in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Winnipeg pianist Madeline Hildebrand runs her fingers down the keys during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel on Monday afternoon with fellow pianist Everett Hopfner, in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
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WINNIPEG — One of Winnipeg’s most iconic buildings, the Fort Garry Hotel on Broadway, is next on the Manitoba Métis Federation’s list of acquisitions.
“We are not done with our commitment to investing in Winnipeg’s downtown,” President David Chartrand said Friday, the same day the federation announced it has purchased the former National Research Council property on Ellice Avenue downtown.
“One potential new acquisition we’re considering, if the price is right and the partnership is positive, is the Fort Garry Hotel. It is an iconic part of Winnipeg’s history and its future, just like the Red River Métis,” Chartrand said.
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WINNIPEG — About 1,800 Manitobans who have applied for provincial disaster financial assistance will receive $500 advances as recovery efforts continue in flood-ravaged communities, Premier Wab Kinew said Friday.
The advance cheques, along with a letter that outlines the aid payment process, will be mailed out.
“Right now, our focus is on helping families recover as quickly as possible,” Kinew said. “While disaster financial assistance arrangements have existed over many years in Manitoba, these have typically been programs that roll out over months after a natural disaster occurs. What we’re doing this year is rushing to ensure that help gets to you as as soon as possible.”
Kinew said about 1,800 applications have been received. He encouraged residents to contact their insurance providers first, and said aid applications are on the province’s website.
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It was inevitable the Calgary Wild were going to replace Sinead McSharry. The club announced the hiring of Aussie Leah Blayney as head coach the day after dropping Sunday’s game 3-1 to Ottawa, with McSharry returning to her original role of assistant coach with the club.
In fairness to the Wild here, though, to only lose 3-1 to the Rapid — which has launched itself into team-to-beat status this season — in enemy territory isn’t that bad. Yes, a loss is a loss, but this time it wasn’t for lack of effort. Calgary came out of halftime with energy and Meggie Dougherty Howard cut Ottawa’s lead in half in the 65th minute. And the Rapid’s cushion was only padded two minutes into stoppage time by Jazmine Wilkinson.
It’s understandable something had to change, but with the regular season nearing its halfway mark, is this bench-boss changeup too little, too late?
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Unlike former Manitoba Senate candidates, Geeta Tucker hasn’t known this province for very long — and that’s raised the eyebrows of some experienced politicians and academics.
Retired Manitoba senator Don Plett said he hadn’t heard of Tucker until this week. The Conservative said he has nothing against her personally, but he questioned whether she knows Manitoba well enough to represent its interests in the chamber of sober second thought.
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If that happened, the World Cup would be guaranteed a debut finalist — something that’s happened just four times in 60 years — and FIFA president Gianni Infantino would be outraged. So maybe Norway-Switzerland is the match-up most of us should want. You know, for the plot.
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