The annual summer pool party was a success under the hot July sun. We also welcomed our newest members, Emmanuel and Christine Goffi. Lots of good tucker, and a chance to cool off in the pool. What more could you ask for? Continue reading
The 2015 Winnipeg Folk Festival presented a surprising number of Australian and New Zealand musical acts at workshops and stages throughout the weekend. One stage collected all but two of them to a single dedicated audience.
All photos by Brian Hydesmith
If you are looking for some Fringe productions from down under, check these out.
The Fringe runs from July 15 to 26.
For more information, visit the Winnipeg Fringe online and click on “show listings”:
The Orchid and the Crow – Button Eye Productions – Melbourne, Australia – performed by Daniel Tobias
Trampoline – Weeping Spoon Productions – Perth, Australia – performed by Shane Adamczak, Patrick Hercamp and Natalie Holmwood Continue reading
Team Australia raised their banner over the Subway Soccer Field. Photo: Phil Hossack, WFP.
As you probably all know, the Matildas from Australia and the White Ferns from New Zealand are in Winnipeg as part of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, but they are not the only ones from down under playing in Winnipeg this week.
An elite group of 16 girls aged 13 to 16 from Canberra and Sydney are following the World Cup for the next two weeks, and cheering on their home country while also taking part in exhibition games along the way. For more information, visit the Winnipeg Free Press online. Continue reading
Soccer fans are invited to celebrate the kick-off to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ at Winnipeg Stadium’s FREE “Fan Zone” on Saturday, June 6.
The festivities begin at 15:00 and feature a live broadcast of both matches including the opening match featuring Canada v. China PR followed by New Zealand vs Netherlands. The Fan Zone will also feature a DJ, mini soccer pitch, face painters, photo booth and a special appearance by the tournament’s Official Mascot Shuéme. Food and drink will be available for purchase on site and free parking will be available in U Lot.
Read all the details here: http://winnipeg.fwwc2015.ca/event/winnipeg-fan-zone/