Jan 5, 2018 - Aotearoa Virtual Histories, Augmented Futures,. New Zealand MÄori artists. aceart ⢠7-10pm. Closing Rec
FIRST FRIDAYS IN THE EXCHANGE is one of the most engaging and inspiring arts events Winnipeg has to offer. Enjoy gallery openings, talk to artists who inhabit the District’s heritage buildings, grab a delicious bite at a café or restaurant and explore the numerous unique shops.
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125 cre8ery • 7-10pm. Reception: 99 Pieces of Art on the Wall, Art Exhibition & Sale. New works available in the auxiliary gallery and studios also open.
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63, Unit 210 Kathleen Crosby Gallery • 5:309:30pm: Colorful abstract landscapes. Unit 403 Cory Derksen, collage. Shena Alcock, mixed media. Unit 505 Karen Schulz, Noel Bebee, watercolour & print sale.
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65 Fleet Galleries • Featuring Syrian artist Nadim Ado. Also Sue Gordon and other gallery artists.
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70 Studio 210 • Vintage clothing studio with special guest Worn Thin Vintage.
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84 The Haberdashery • Guys and Girls / Hats and accessories.
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54 Toad Hall Toys • Winnipeg’s premiere toy store. 70, Unit 540 Library Gallery • 6-9pm Opening. Winnipeg-based artist and musician S. P. Cook’s first solo exhibition of recent paintings. 100 Cinematheque • 7pm: Blue Velvet. 9pm: Blue Velvet Revisited – A documentary about the making of Blue Velvet.
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PARKING
Free street parking after 5:30pm. Parking also available in lots and parkades. Or we encourage you to ride your bike, walk or take public transit!
EXCHANGE BIZ FOOT PATROL
Need a safe walk? Call the Exchange BIZ foot patrol at (204) 791-3161 and they’ll walk you to your car or Exchange District destination. Photos: Exchange District BIZ/Mike Peters
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211, Unit 204 Rachel Browne Theatre • 8pm Performance. (De)face Me. $20.00. Reserve at
[email protected] or cash at door.
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Lower Level Pan Am Boxing Club • Join us for Boxing Class at 5:30 and 6:30 pm. Beginners welcome! Come early to sign up.
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Unit 1 C2 Centre for Craft • 5-9pm, Canada 150: Craft in Red and White.
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Ching Wu • 6-7:30pm: Shaolin Kung Fu Class.
WATERFRONT DRIVE Anchor Massage Therapy • To 8pm. Paintings and sculpture by Louis Bako
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Mayberry Fine Art • Group Exhibition featuring gallery artists.
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611 MAWA • Noon-1pm First Fridays Lecture: The Venice Biennial and Female Representation, with Alex Keim. The Edge Gallery • 5-9pm: Story Pole Project, artist showcase.
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132, Unit 102 Rubia Darya Gallery • 7-9pm: Handwoven Tribal Persian rugs, carpets, & bags.
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Lantern • Opening: Sylvia Matas and Caroline Monet. Videos and a series of wall mounted works by each artist.
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2nd Fl. Urban Shaman • InDigiNous Aotearoa Virtual Histories, Augmented Futures, New Zealand Māori artists. aceart • 7-10pm Closing Reception. illuminations, year-end exhibit of the 2016 – 2017 MAWA Foundation Mentorship Program mentees: Sandra Campbell, Melissa Coyle, Colleen Granger, Sacha Kopelow, Shawn Jordan, Ingrid Lincoln, Chantel Mierau and Jennifer Still. 3rd Fl. Wildwoodrose & PJ Vintage • To 9:30pm. All coats, jackets, sweaters and little black dresses will be 30% off the regular price.
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Tiny Feast • Thoughtful gift ideas and modern decor.
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Unit 45 Tiny Gallery • 5-11pm, Opening Reception. Pressmen, Colin Corneau. Handmade darkroom photographs of the work (and final days) of Manitoba printing press operators. Gallery artists, live model for drop-in sketching.
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ArtsJunktion • ArtHive, free community crafting event. All welcome.
Little Brown Jug Brewing Co. • To 11pm. Warm up the cozy taproom while enjoying a delicious beer.