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CCWOC’s Winter 2025 Writer-In-Residence, Sonja Boon. Credit: R. Blenkinsopp

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Writer, teacher and flutist latest Writer-In-Residence

January 22, 2025 — 
Sonja Boon is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Boon will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from January to April 2025. Take this opportunity to attend the welcome event, join a workshop or book an individual writer consultation.

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A man dressed from the eighteen hundreds standing between two brain charts hanging on a wall.

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Lighting Up the Stage: The Magic of That Elusive Spark

November 28, 2024 — 
An exceptional tale that is funny, emotional, and thought-provoking, That Elusive Spark, by playwright Janet Munsil, seamlessly blends the past and present.

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Theatre production information for show titled That Elusive Spark, along with a human skull with a orange sparkler running through it.

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That Elusive Spark opens November 27

November 8, 2024 — 
The next production of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media’s Theatre Program runs November 27-December 2. Support student theatre – get your $10 + fees ticket today.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Awaiting Garden City Cinema curtain-raising

April 11, 2024 — 
Awaiting Garden City Cinema curtain-raising

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Pixelated woman with heavy makeup, spiky short hair and wearing a sparkly jumpsuit holding out her hand to her own reflection.

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‘Unforgettably poignant and hilarious’: The Comedy of Errors runs until March 31

March 24, 2024 — 
The next production of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media’s Theatre Program runs March 27 - 31. Support student theatre – get your $10 ticket today.

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A library book shelf filled with books of various sizes, colours and widths.

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Winnipeg Free Press: House of horror

January 19, 2024 — 
Winnipeg Free Press: House of horror

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Two people looking at artwork.

New year, new arts and culture season

January 8, 2024 — 
Get ready for a new year of arts and culture at the University of Manitoba. After an amazing Fall Term of gallery exhibitions, theatre productions and concerts, the upcoming slate of programming is sure to inspire and entertain. Here is a roundup of just some of what’s happening in the next few months.

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image of books stacked up with mug and holiday lights out of focus.

Books for the break: To you, with love from UM faculty and alumni

December 21, 2023 — 
Delve into these top reads from UM alumni and faculty over the holiday break. Spark your imagination or get your mind ruminating on far off worlds, fiction close to home, true crime or a little history.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Focus on elevating movie experience

December 4, 2023 — 
Winnipeg Free Press: Focus on elevating movie experience

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Global Winnipeg: University of Manitoba production tackles timely topic

November 28, 2023 — 
Global Winnipeg: University of Manitoba production tackles timely topic

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