“BMO is the model of what a corporate partner looks like: engaged, responsive, and supportive. We are proud to partner with you to build better communities through the arts.” -Larry Desrochers, General Director & CEO, Manitoba Opera Aida (2013). Photo: R. Tinker BMO BMO Groupe financier

Don't miss Manitoba Opera's 50th Season Anniversary Concert, on February 25th, at the Centennial Concert Hall. Join us for a night of fantastic music and incredible performers. Get your tickets today and immerse yourself in a magical evening of opera. mbopera.ca/season/50th-an…

Mozart's genius meets the Canadian wilderness in Manitoba Opera's new production of Così fan tutte. Don’t miss this comedy about relationships and love. The battle of the sexes is about to begin! April 22, 25, 28 at the Centennial Concert Hall. mbopera.ca/season/cosi-fa…

With this year being the 150th birthday of #winnipeg I shall pay tribute with tweets about #FamousWinnipegStuff throughout the year. Today’s famous Winnipeg company… #PicAPop #winnipeg150

We are so pleased and honoured to announce that the 2023/24 season will open with Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North (pronounced lee cur), the first full-scale Indigenous-led opera to be presented on a Canadian opera mainstage. ow.ly/K2Ga50NJEgx

Over the past 50 seasons, hundreds of volunteers have contributed thousands of hours to Manitoba Opera. Thank you to all of our Manitoba Opera volunteers, past and present! #50weeksofopera

City reflection at dusk. #Winnipeg

The Globe and Mail Wonderful tribute to the late and greatly talented Michael Cavanagh by Catherine Kustanczy Please take a few moments out of your day to read about a great life, our dear pal, Mike. 💔 cc Manitoba Opera Larry Desrochers San Francisco Opera Edmonton Opera Vancouver Opera Kungliga Operan @jennasimeonov

Opening night of Carmen, Saturday, April 13, is SOLD OUT! Next best choice for seats and for the best prices is Wednesday, April 17. Don’t delay! To get your tickets to the world’s favourite opera, visit ow.ly/I7Kt50R6Ft4. Final performance is Friday, April 19.

Manitoba Opera and 12 other performing arts companies across the Prairies extend our gratitude to the Government of Canada for their investment in Arts. Pascale St-Onge Randy Boissonnault 🏳️‍🌈 Dan Vandal フリーランド Prairies Economic Development Canada Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies Ben Carr Kevin Lamoureux Terry Duguid

Cast Change in Vancouver bit.ly/3w86Ah1

Mark your calendars 🗓️ Winnipeg 150 Mayor’s Ball on Saturday, October 5 in support of Royal Winnipeg Ballet Manitoba Opera Royal MTC and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

UM opens world-class concert hall classic107.com/articles/um-op…

MO has united with 12 Prairie arts organizations to promote live arts attendance. The campaign is supported federally by PrairiesCan with a $500,000 contribution under the CEDO program. explorelivearts.ca

Toronto Symphony Orchestra to receive $15-million pledge from Barrett Family Foundation theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-a…

Today Minister Vandal launched the Prairies Performing Arts Initiative. $20M is being invested over 3 years to support key performing arts institutions in Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. canada.ca/en/prairies-ec… #PrairiesCanFunded

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5/5) "Alanna McAdie, portraying the doomed heroine, shows us exactly why she’s a principal dancer, her seemingly effortless technique matched by her chameleonic acting skills." One last chance to see Giselle tomorrow 2PM! winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/… via Winnipeg Free Press

NEW: Flin Flon, Manitoba has declared an immediate mandatory evacuation due to a growing wildfire. Residents are advised to leave the city by midnight tonight and travel via Highway 10 towards The Pas.

A tribute to the late Cinematheque Senior Film Programmer, Dave Barber, join co-editors Andrew Burke and Clint Enns in conversation. Join us on September 28th at 7:30pm for the launch of Scrapbook: From the Archives of Dave Barber, followed by the closing night reception.

DAULTON VARSHO TIES UP #WORLDSERIES GAME 1!