Dirty 30's Boat Cruise This Friday Night!

The Faculty of Pharmacy is pleased to present the Dirty 30's Boat Cruise, taking place this Friday, September 19th from 9:45pm until 1:30am. The boat leaves from the Nairn Dock, and tickets are only $20.00 from any social rep at the faculty of pharmacy, or by booking through pharmacytickets@hotmail.com.
There will be food on board and its a 1930's era theme, so feel free to come in costume!. Open to everyone 18+.

Kick It Off Old Skool at the Pyramid on September 18th!

JSA Hillel from the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg are teaming up to throw the ultimate back to school party on Thursday, September 18th, and you're invited! Join DJ Diggs and Imaculat as they spin the best 80's, 90's, hip hop, electro and R 'n' B, starting at 9PM and going straight through until 2. Tickets for this great party are only $5, available from the Answers booth at the U of M and from the Info Booth at the U of W. You ticket also entitles you to free pizza, cookies and great prize draws all night long, including a Nintendo Wii! Safe rides home will be available on the hour for only $2! Celebrate going back to school by Kicking it off Old Skool at the Pyramid Cabaret on Thursday, September 18th. Brought to you by your friends in the JSA Hillel and proudly supported by UMFM 101.5!

UMFM presents Nu Sounds Series!

UMFM presents Nu Sounds Series
Produced by Jazz Winnipeg

Park Theatre
698 Osborne St.

Jazz Winnipeg’s Nu Sounds series is back for its second exciting season! With innovative musical styles, formations and original compositions, the series features Winnipeg musicians as you’ve never heard them before!

Tickets: $13.00 advance / $15 door
Season tickets are just $55.00! See all five shows and save!
Tickets are available
In person at the Jazz Winnipeg office and at the Park Theatre
By phone at 989-4656
Online at www.jazzwinnipeg.com

Generously supported by the Manitoba Arts Council

Sunday, December 2, 2007
8:00 pm
Michelle Grégoire Quartet

Winnipeg pianist Michelle Grégoire will kick-off the sophomore Nu Sounds season by treating the audience to a sneak preview of her new, soon-to-be-recorded material. Joining Michelle will be Rob Siwik on drums, Steve Hamilton on bass and Rick Boughton making an appearance on flugelhorn. Also appearing will be vocalist/author Martha Brooks who has written lyrics for two of Grégoire’s compositions. Critics have praised Grégoire for the “sophisticated elegance” of her work and her new material promises to cement her reputation as a talented composer and versatile pianist.

Sunday, January 13, 2008
8:00 pm
Chuck McClelland: Ellington, Jobim and Shorter Remixed

Saxophonist Chuck McClelland promises a journey to express the full spectrum of possibilities inside African-based music. Chuck leads a sextet of some of Winnipeg’s top jazz musicians through a set that focuses on three of the most important composers in Pan-American music: Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Wayne Shorter. Conjuring up original arrangements, the group will fuse together an exciting outpouring of sounds incorporating Ellington’s wit, warmth and wisdom; Jobim’s unexpected and superb harmony; and Shorter’s melodic gift and rhythmic ingenuity.

Sunday, February 10, 2008
8:00 pm
Steve Kirby’s Stringy Thingy

Steve Kirby leads an exciting ensemble of bass, cello, viola, violin, vibraphone, guitar and percussion in performing different folk music from around the world. Blending jazz with the unique musical scales and modes of Japanese, Egyptian and American blues music, Kirby and his group will explore the spirit and history of a variety of cultures through their music. What is it about the collective spirit of those cultures that draws them to compositions that heavily feature their respective sounds? The group will explore the answer to this question and more with both folk music collected over the years from around the world and original compositions based on those songs.

Sunday, March 9, 2008
8:00 pm
Watson / Mlodzinski

Saxophonists Neil Watson (alto), Chuck McClelland (tenor), and Dan Ardies (baritone) have a wealth of experience playing and writing for saxophone ensemble. Having long-discussed the possibility of a collaboration, they’re finally realizing this dream at the March installment of the Nu Sounds series. Don’t miss this one-time event at which the signature sounds of these saxophonists are combined with Adam Mlodzinski’s acoustic guitar and Steve Hamilton’s bass in a concert featuring a collection of new works as well as pieces from their existing repertoire arranged specifically for the occasion.

Sunday, April 13, 2008
8:00 pm
Mira Black

Mira Black is a versatile chanteuse who brings elements of jazz, funk, pop and world rhythms into an exciting and contemporary form. For the final concert of the Nu Sounds season, Mira will showcase original compositions created for her new musical called “Lush Life”; a cautionary tale of the struggle between art and economics, risk and security, dreams and safety nets. Mira Black will narrate her original play and sing the compositions written for four characters, while the remainder of characters from the play, a jazz quartet, performs original jazz compositions and arrangements of jazz standards found within the story.
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UMFM presents Audible Perspectives

101.5 UMFM is pleased to announce our 2007 call for submissions for Audible Perspectives: UMFM's Radio Documentary Challenge.

The radio documentary challenge is inspired by the National Film Board of Canada's 1960's project Challenge for Change, as well as more recent participatory creative ventures such as The 48 Hour Film Project. Audible Perspectives: UMFM's Radio Documentary Challenge encourages listeners to become active contributors to their campus and community station.

UMFM will provide training sessions and equipment to participants in teams of four, who will create a documentary on the subject of "The Future of Media," answering the age-old question: where do we go from here?

Tell us what you think.

Rules and Regulations
1. Four people to a team.
2. Participants must commit to training schedule.
3. Radio documentary must adhere to policies of CRTC and UMFM.
4. Documentaries must be no longer than 10 minutes in length in order to qualify for broadcast.
5. Proposals must be approved prior to acceptance into challenge.

Participants must provide UMFM with a finished product not later than January 25, 2008. You can now download the official Audible Perspectives Entry Form here. Please drop off at the UMFM Offices, room 308 University Center or Fax to 269-1299.

For further details, please email jenn@umfm.com-
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The Winnipeg IF... Improv Festival is again here again for the second time in 2007... again!

The festival will bring together all the best improv comedy and stuff like that for all those who enjoy their comedy live and not as stale as the comedy you can sometimes see everywhere else.

Thurs, Nov 8th at the Gas Station Theatre presents the Local Show!
The show will feature the amazingly brave Stephen McIntyre as he makes the newest of rookies from the audience in to the seasoned veterans and the stars of their own scenes. The night will also feature ImproVision "king's of short form improv".

Fri, Nov 9th at the Gas Station Theatre presents the Live Improvised Movie!
The improv will be quite pleased if we can actually pull this off again. A hit at last year's festival that is still being talked about. Four film crews improvise and film a movie live while the audience watches. The night will also feature guests Instant Theatre from Vancouver.

Sat, Nov 10th at the Gas Station Theatre presents the Birthday Celebrations!
If you see but one improv show this year, this is the show. Come down to the Gas Station Theatre and toast the two hardest working improv groups in this city. CRUMBS, international improv duo who win championships and people's hearts all over Canada and the world celebrates their 10 year anniversary! Outside Joke, the next generation of improv in this city celebrates their 5th year of being in existence.
Check out www.crumbs.ca

All the shows at the Gas Station Theatre are only $8 and all start at 8pm (sharp). The Gas Station Theatre is located at 445 River Ave in the heart of Osborne Village and sometimes answers their phone, which you should call to make your reservations 284-9477.

All the shows made possible by the Gas Station Theatre (which i guess is a no-brainer) and is also made possible by all the fine folks at UMFM.
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5th Annual Dj Festival - June 29th @ The Empire

o2 in the Basement and The Empire Cabaret are proud to present the 5th Annual Dj Festival, where Djs and Live PA's perform for a good cause.

This evening is dedicated to the elimination of violence against women and children, with proceeds to be donated to The Aurora House Women's Shelter, in La Pas Manitoba.

Join resident Djs Süz, Oxide & Nitro with many of Winnipeg talented artists in 5 rooms, playing the best of Techno, House, Trance, Jungle, Breaks, Psy, and Minimal.

Cover $4.99, Doors open @ 9pm

Donation bins will be placed at this event. Please bring gently used items for the women and children of The Aurora House. We strongly recommend: toys, baby blankets, children's books, and towels.

UMFM helps unveil a new soulfunky summer experience June 2nd!

Funk Bundown, a brand spankin’ new bag of soul and funk will be unveiled at The Orbit Room, 2207 Pembina Hwy on Saturday, June 2. This housequake was tailor made for discerning aural enthusiasts longing for a regular night filled with hard and funky favourites and smooth and soulful scorchers from the late 70s to early 90s – a period in time that holds a special place in the hearts of nightlifers who want to get busy “on the one”.

Winnipeg has yet to experience a night reserved specifically for soul and funk, two universally popular genres with the city’s music and dance lovers. Though there has never been an actual residency for local soulstars and funkateers, there have been many parties and events that have catered to its popularity. Funk Bundown was crafted specifically for funk lovers of the city to unite under one groove.

The Funk Bundown concept comes from the creative mind collective of local music scene vets “Lucious” Frazer of FLAVA 107.9FM, Angelou “Jay Boogie” Flores of CKUW 95.9FM, Justin Villarin of Elite Entertainment and Ofield Williams of mood ruff, the funkyback brethren of the Bundown Combo, along with The Orbit Room’s main man-with-a-plan, Nick Zifarelli.

In addition to providing a soulfunky backdrop of musical gems, the Bundown Combo will bring out the Funk Bundown Foto Booth, where patrons will be able to ham it up in front of a lens with friends new and old and document their chic and saucy good times. There will definitely be a riot goin’ on at The Orbit Room.

Special Guest, longtime UMFM favorite, DJ @Large will also be on hand to help kickoff what is destined to be Peg City's hottest summer event!
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Win Dinosaur Jr. Tickets!

Once upon a time, giants walked the Earth. And none were more gigantic, for sheer noise and influence, than Dinosaur Jr. A trio composed of J. Mascis, Lou Barlow and drummer Murph, the band released records of uncompromising, ear-bleeding guitar freakouts and lustrous melody before members went their separate ways. While Mascis continued on with the Dinosaur Jr. name and then, eventually, formed J. Mascis and the Fog, and Barlow went on to form the indie-rock stalwarts Sebadoh, the name and dream that was Dinosaur Jr. has never been forgotten. Don’t miss Dinosaur Jr. with guests Awesome Color and Lou Barlow at the Garrick Centre on May 29th. Tickets are available now for only $27.50, plus agency fees from Ticketmaster.ca, or charge by phone at 780-3333. Our good friends over at the Musebox are giving you a chance to win them now, just follow the link!
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Send + Receive: A Festival of Sound [v.9] - May 8 to 13th, 2007

Next week, venues all over Winnipeg will resonate with the return of Send + Receive: A Festival of Sound. Running this year from Tuesday, May 8 to Sunday, May 13, the ninth edition of the festival continues in the tradition it has established as a respected Canadian presenter of innovative, exploratory, and challenging new work by sound and media artists from Canada and beyond.

[version 9] festival programming features a balance of past contributors and of first-time appearances. Send + Receive welcomes the return of such festival favorites as Tim Hecker and Martin Tétreault, along with first-time presentations by artists such as crys cole and Freida Abtan.

This year, the festival consolidates a special artistic and personal relationship between the cities of Winnipeg and Montréal. In particular, we are proud to present Les Mains/Hands, programmed specially for Send + Receive by Montréal-based independent curator of electronic music and new media and director of the record label ORAL, Eric Mattson. For Send + Receive, he has selected Montréal artists Minibloc and Martin Tétreault, as well as a very special appearance by internationally renowned UK artist Andrew Liles.

The Festival is also proud to present founding Artistic Director and sound artist Steve Bates in performance this year. The man whose imagination and drive has been the very spirit of Send + Receive for so many years will help to close out the week’s programming.

For a complete schedule and festival details visit www.sendandreceive.org Tickets to all weekend performances are $12 and will be available at the door.

Send + Receive gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada through Arts Presentation Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Winnipeg Arts Council, Video Pool Media Arts Centre, CKUW 95.9FM. and UMFM 101.5 FM
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O2 In The Basement 3rd Birthday Celebration Weekend!

That's right folks!!! We have hit the big 3 year at 02 in the Basement -- and to celebrate we bring you a weekend full of surprises.

Come join Suz and Oxide w/ the O2 crew on Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th to dance and drink the night away to top quality and highly enjoyable beats performed by a handful of Winnipeg's talented women -AND- 2 of USA's finest! This weekend is also Suz's bday celebrations, so debauchery is a must!

We want to thank everyone who has participated and supported us at 02 for the last 3 years. Our night is about music, fun, family and friends -- and it wouldn't be the same without the love from you all.

Guest lists and passes are available to those who attend. Please e-mail zsuzanna@gmail.com and/or djoxide@hotmail.com to reserve your spot.

Friday April 27th - "Gal Call" - Ft: Winnipeg's finest Female DJs- Deej, Polly, Sw@t, Berbs, Plain Jane, Disco Kitty, Ehnglo and Suz. Don't miss the opportunity to see how this will take place in just 4 hours. Will a cat fight occur or will the night's events fall into a smooth mash-up of drunken, aural goodness? You'll have to see for yourself ;)

Saturday April 28th - "A Minni Invasion" Ft: Nancy Cheng and Mike-G (Minneapolis, USA) Two of Minnesota's finest are about to invade our innocent Canadian town, playing their mind-bending and groovy techno and tech house. Let's show them how we do it Prairie style!! Get your butt in shape for a night of dancing!

Third Annual Kids Help Phone Benefit, In Memory Of...

On Friday April 20th, Saturday April 21st & Wednesday april 25th, Sidelined Productions are very pleased to bring you their 3rd annual kids help phone benefit, this year entitled “In Memory Of…”. The shows take place over three nights at the West End Cultural Center & the Royal Albert Arms.

The first show takes place on the 20th of April at the West End, and features 4 of Winnipeg’s best loud bands, including Port Amoral, the Knockarounds, Asado & the Braggerts. Doors for this one opens at 7:15 pm, show starts at 8pm.

The second show takes place on the 21st of april at the West End, and will feature 5 of winnipeg’s most dynamic singer/songwriters, including JP Hoe, the Guy Abraham Band, Serena Postel, JD Edwards and Katie Murphey. Doors for this one open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30.

Both of these shows feature a great silent auction featuring all manner of excellent musical prizes, so be sure to donate generously! Tickets for both shows are available now at Mixtape Clothing, Into the Music and from the bands for $8 in advance, or are $10 at the door.

The final show will take place on the 25th of April and is not to be missed! This may be your only chance to see Winnipeg’s hottest band, the Comeback Kid as take the stage at the Royal Albert! Joining them will be New York’s This is Hell, Vancouver’s Daggermouth and locals the ALX. Tickets for this badboy are available now at Mixtape Clothing, Into the Music and from ticketworkshop.com for the low price of only $12 dollars in advance, tickets will be $15 at the door.

In the last 2 years this event has raised close to $4000.00 net of expenses, and the goal this year is to match that figure and go well beyond!! Kids Help Phone offers Canada's only toll-free, twenty-four hour anonymous phone counselling, referral and Internet service for children and youth. Following the success of last year's benefit concert, the 2nd annual benefit concert, In Memory Of… promises to be bigger and raise even more money for Kids Help Phone, which is run by over 10,000 volunteers.

The 3rd annual Kids Help Phone benefit, In Memory Of . . . is proudly brought to you by Sidelined Productions, Ticketworkshop.com, Industry Images, Mixtape Clothing, Smallman Records, Cohort Custom Tickets, CKUW 95.9 and UMFM 101.5.

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St. Norbert Arts Center Earth Day Celebration!

The St. Norbert Arts Centre presents the first of a fourpart series. The Tea House at SNAC celebrates a cross-cultural way of bringing people together in a peaceful space.

Earth Day Tea House

Exploring ways of living more harmoniously with the earth. Featuring the grand opening of SNAC¹s new Solar Greenhouse! As our dependence on food grown at great distances increases our food security decreases. Solar greenhouses can provide an extension of our short growing season and expand our capacity to grow food while requiring little or no energy input if designed properly. The SNAC greenhouse incorporates solar design principles as well as an aquaculture system and hydroponics gardens. For more detailed information see: Greenhouse Construction

The day’s events will also include:

Herbal Medicine teachings by Aboriginal Elder Gary Raven

Storytelling for all ages by Marie-Louise Chown

Solar Power demonstration by Gerhard Dekkar

Plus: Compost Display, Potluck Dinner, bonfire & drum jam.

When:

Saturday, April 21st
Opening Ceremony at 2pm

A $5 donation will be collected. Cost includes herbal tea!

Where:

St. Norbert Arts Centre
100 rue des Ruines du Monastère

For more information:

Please go to www.snac.mb.ca or contact Diana at 269-0564

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The 7th ever IF... Winnipeg Improv Festival Returns To Winnipeg!

The Gas Station Theatre, 101.UMFM and CRUMBS are proud to present:
The 7th ever IF... Winnipeg Improv Festival
FEB 20th - 24th

The Festival brings in the talented of the talent to make it up and be funny. Players from Seattle, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Portland, Atlanta, Toronto and Winnipeg all bring their very best to the stages of the Prairies. Call the Gas Station Theatre at 284-9477 for ticket reservations.

TUESDAY FEB 20TH
Free show hosted by CRUMBS starts at 9pm at the King's Head

THURSDAY FEB 22ND
The Gas Station Theatre hosts the first main stage show. The show shows off the awesome showmanship of the show players. 8pm and $10.

FRIDAY FEB 23RD
The Gas Station Theatre hosts the improv elimination show. Lots of players at the start of the show, only one remains at the end. 8pm and $10. The show is followed by music in the lobby and another show at the Pulford Street Improv Palace hosted by Outside Joke for only $5.

SATURDAY FEB 24TH
The Gas Station Theatre hosts the final show of the Festival with one of the most anticipated improv experiences around. This show will be a fusion of improv, video and animation. A live movie will be shot and mixed with a live cartoon that was developed in Atlanta. This will be a world premiere. 8pm and $10. The show will have live music by DJ HUNNICUTT and he will keep on playing music after the show while everyone keeps the party going.
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Get involved with Radio Art!

On January 17, 2007, in celebration of Art’s birthday, 101.5 UMFM will be presenting 24 hours of live radio art starting at 12:00am. We are currently trying to organize the schedule and get as many interested parties involved as possible.

Maybe you’re interested, but don’t know what radio art is? Well, radio art can be anything you want it to be: live music, spoken word, turntabilism, hand clapping, throat singing, sound clips, a recording of your dad drunk on Christmas, anything as long as it is creative and happening live here at UMFM. It’s a great chance to experiment with sound and have some fun.

There is a sign-up sheet at the station, so do it: sign-up. You can also give us a call 474-7027, or send us an email dave@umfm.com. Or, if you’d just like to pop by and see exactly what the hell is going on, and maybe give it a go, we’ll be here 24 hours solid on January 17th.

Please forward this on to anyone you think might be interested!

Tune into 24 hours of Radio Art on January 17 on 101.5 UMFM.

-Dave Gaertner
Production Co-ordinator
CJUM 101.5

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Specific Public Art Projects for Celebration Week

GoSA [the Gallery of Student Art] is looking to partner with
artists/designers/musicians who are interested in making site-specific
installations, collaborative projects, and/or design initiatives that
activate the U of M campus, engaging student life, the university
geographical and intellectual landscape, and raising questions about the
spaces that we live/work in.

Consider the places at the U of M that are highly trafficked, but
considered "non-places" or places between places. In an environment
where space in high demand it is appropriate to engage these non-places -
bringing them life and energy.

Potential sites:
- the underground tunnels
- the quad (grassy area by the main bus stop)
- the fireside lounge (beside GOSA in university centre)
- the third floor hallway that links Degrees, UMFM, Wise Guys & IQ's
- various buildings and green spaces on campus - be creative!

GOSA will help artists with technical support, installation, promotion,
and site logistics. The projects will be installed for UMSU's Celebration Week, Jan 22 thru 28, 2007.

PROPOSALS SHOULD INCLUDE:
- name and contact information of artist(s) / designer(s)
Please include a main contact name with a group proposal.
- a concise description of your proposed project, including the LOCATION.
(500 words maximum)
- sketches to support your written proposal
- curriculum vitae (one for each artist, in the case of a group project)

Please address your proposals to the Selections Committee and drop them
in the UMSU office ***SUBMISSION DEADLINE - NOVEMBER 20***
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Inaugural Winnipeg Ska & Reggae Festival Hits City September 14th thru the 16th!

UMFM is proud to be one of the founding sponsors of the first ever Winnipeg Ska & Reggae Festival which will take over our fair city from September 14th thru the 16th, featuring none other than legendary reggae performer/producer Mikey Dread. Get your tickets for that show now, there will be no second show!

The lineup for this great weekend of music is as follows:

Thursday, September 14, 2006
Mod Club - Pyramid Cabaret
Featuring: The Afterbeat & Rebel Force
w/ The Invisible Man and DJ Chico on the One's and Two's
$5 at the door - Bands start at 9:00pm
(18 plus)

Friday, September 15, 2006
University of Manitoba - 12:00pm (Noon)
Featuring: Jah Vibes & Skavenjah
Free Show
(All Ages)

Friday, September 15, 2006
Kings Head Pub - 9:00pm
Featuring: The Subcity Dwellers & Skavenjah
$5 at the door with membership or $10 without KH membership
(18 Plus)

Saturday, September 16, 2006
Old Market Square - 2:00pm
Featuring: Mello Man, The Expos & One Night Band
Free
(All Ages)

Saturday, September 16, 2006
West End Cultural Centre - 8:00pm
Featuring: Mikey Dread & JFK and the Conspirators
$20/$25 available at Ticket Master
(All Ages)

Saturday, September 16, 2006
Kings Head Pub - 11:00pm
Featuring: The Invisible Man & DJ Hunnicut
Free with Mikey Dread ticket stub or $5 at the door with KH membership or $10 without membership.
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UMFM Presents A-Trak & The Rub on May 10th!!!

Winnipeg party hosts with the most, DJ Co-op and DJ Hunnicutt, along with Dose Magazine are proud to present Kanye West's DJ & 5-time World Champion, Montreal's own, DJ A-Trak. Performing alongside A Trak will be none other than Brooklyn's #1 Remix Crew THE RUB (Cosmo Baker, DJ Ayres & DJ Eleven)!!! A-Trak' s live sets bridge the gap between boundary-pushing turntablism and debauched party-rocking, hitting you with one of his patented jaw-dropping DJ routines -- an eclectic set of bootleg-heavy hip hop, crunk, booty and classic electro, dancehall, 80's funk and anything in between. Also performing are The Rub, known for perfecting the "everything including the kitchen sink" style of DJ'ing. Since 2004, they've hosted one of the hottest monthly club nights in NYC, and the trio of Cosmo Baker, DJ Ayres and DJ Eleven has been featured on MTV Mixtape Mondays and in magazines such as Spin, Vice, XLR8R, The Wire, and in Urb's "Next 100" feature for 2006. Add to these special guests the patented Co-op/Hunnicutt style of throwing down, and you have one unbeatable dance party! Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event are a mere $9.99 and are available at the door only, so arriving early is a must, doors open at 9PM. Stay tuned to these emails as well as 101.5 UMFM for your chance to win guest passes!
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Rockin Richard's Record & CD Sale Returns March 19th!

Rockin' Richards Record & CD Show & Sale returns on Sunday March 19, 2006, running from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, at the Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave. Admission for the show is only $3.00, and will feature more than 60 tables of vinyl, CD's and other assorted Music Memorabilia! Table Rentals Are Still Available, for more info or to book a table, please call Richard at 204-338-3655. Also, please bring a Tin For Winnipeg Harvest to the Record Show And Be entered to win a $100.00 Gift Certificate at Into the Music.

Punk Rawk Legend Bob Mould Comes To Winnipeg!

Join one of the true legends of the North American music underground, as seminal punk rock superstar Bob Mould plays songs spanning his entire career, for one night only on Thursday March 2nd at the West End Cultural Centre. This solo acoustic show will not only cover Mould's latest material "Body Of Song", but will also feature the songs you know and love from Husker Du and Sugar, two bands that have helped define what we know as "alternative" music. Tickets for this show are currently on sale, only $26.50 online from Ticketmaster, Unionevents.com, or available in person from Into The Music.
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JURIED RADIO DRAMA COMPETITION 2006

Calling all U of M Students and Alumni!

CJUM-FM 101.5 is seeking submissions for our annual Juried Radio Drama Competition.

This competition is artistically wide open. Your story can be in any style, be set anywhere, be in any time, have as many characters as you wish, and be about anything you desire. Remember you are writing for radio, a medium where anything is possible.

The winning production will be produced and broadcast on UMFM in conjunction with the Black Hole Theatre Company.

PRIZE

Each winner will receive:

$300.00 cash from the University of Manitoba Student's Union

$250.00 eyewear package from the Focal Point, University Centre.

$100.00 gift certificate from the University of Manitoba Bookstore

RULES

The play must be an original work. No previously published material. Script must be double-spaced on 8.5 X 11 white paper. Please include three copies.
Maximum produced length is one hour. Your name must not appear anywhere on the manuscript.

This competition is open to U of M students and alumni only. Staff and
volunteers of UMFM are not eligible.

Submissions must be post marked no later than Monday February 27, 2006.

Entry fee is $5.00 payable to UMFM.

Entry forms are available at the UMFM front desk (3rd floor University Centre),
Answers Booth (U. Centre) and the U of M Theatre Department or by calling Liz at 204-474-6518 and leaving your mailing address on voicemail.

For more information,
Phone : 474-6518
Email : lclayton@umfm.com
Write: Juried Radio Drama Competition
c/o CJUM-FM 101.5
308 University Centre
University of Manitoba

Juried Radio Drama Competition 2006

We are accepting applications for the next Juried Radio Drama Competition until 5:00 pm February 27, 2006. This year we are offering over $600 in cash and prizes. Pick up an application in the new year from our front desk, the U of M Theatre Department and the UMSU offices.

Your submission can be in any style, set anywhere, in any time, have as many characters as you wish and be about anything you desire. The script must be specifically created for, or adapted to, the radio medium. The winning script will be produced and broadcast on UMFM in conjunction with the Black Hole Theatre Company.

The writer of the winning script will receive:

$300 bucks cash from the University of Manitoba Student's Union
$250 eyewear package from the Focal Point, University Centre.
$100 gift certificate from the University of Manitoba Bookstore

For more information,
contact Liz Clayton, Spoken Word Coordinator
Phone : 474-6518
Email : lclayton@umfm.com
Write: Juried Radio Drama Competition
c/o CJUM-FM 101.5
308 University Centre
University of Manitoba
R3T 2N2

basic rules-this competition is open to U of M students or alumni only-entrants must submit 3 copies of the play with $5.00 entry fee payable to UMFM-please do NOT include your name on the play. Entry forms will be available on campus in the new year, or phone 474-6518 with your name and address and we will mail one out to you. Best of luck!

101.5 UMFM Launches Brand New Logo Along With Limited Edition T-Shirts!

After nearly 8 years on the Winnipeg scene, we here at UMFM felt it was time for a facelift, and as such, we are proud to unveil our brand new logo, fresh for 2006 and beyond. In order to mark the occasion, we’ve gathered some of our favourite bands and musicians to help us celebrate with a great night of local music. Join us at the Pyramid Cabaret (176 Fort Street) on Friday January 27th for the sweet laidback sounds of the Western States, the raw intensity of the mighty American Flamewhip, the hiphop stylings of the always entertaining Break Bread Crew, as well as long-time Winnipeg indie stalwarts, the Paperbacks. In addition to unveiling UMFM’s brand new logo, we’ll also be launching a line of limited edition t-shirts. Designed by 6 of the hottest local graphic artists, these t-shirts are a bargain at $20 – but snap ‘em up quick as this price is one-night-only and the term “limited edition” ain’t no marketing ploy – only 25 of each design will be printed. Tickets for the UMFM Logo Launch are available at the door for the student-friendly price of only $4.99! Doors open at 9PM, with music starting shortly before 10.

Unlocking The Groove Web Presentation

While enjoying Miss Carrie Gate's presentation "Unlocking The Groove", Thursday October 20th from 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM, please also check out the accompanying web presentation which can be viewed here.
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Sonic Emissions Program Schedule Correction

The final broadcast in the Sonic Emissions radio series, airing today between 5PM and 6:30PM has changed slightly, and will now be as follows:

Sonic Emissions 7:

The final broadcast of the Sonic Emissions Radio Series will feature works created by Jason Khan as well as the participants from his festival workshop, Small Sound Recording and Composition.

Tune in, your ears will thank you!
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Akufen is on his way!

Send + Receive: A Festival of Sound, Balanced Records, CKUW 95.9 FM, UMFM 101.5 FM proudly present AKUFEN!

This event will mark the first time internationally renowned Montréal DJ and producer Marc Leclair, aka Akufen, graces the stage in Winnipeg. With a critically acclaimed debut album, an experimental ambient recording and dozens of singles and remixes under his belt, this artist has performed around the world, incorporating found sounds and samples from radio and every day life. The resulting sound is distinctive and vivid, infused with the electricity, sound waves and energy that surround us.

This special evening will include local artists Ali Khan, Suz [aka Audio Angel] and Solidaze.

The event is a fundraiser for Send + Receive: A Festival of Sound.

Starting at 9 pm, the show will take place at the Bull and Bear Tavern.
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The Hoe Must Go On – A Benefit for Local Singer/Songwriter

On Tuesday, August 30, 2005, The West End Cultural Centre will host a special benefit concert for local singer/songwriter JP Hoe, who was the victim of a recent theft. Immediately following his well-received concert at Old Market Square as part of The Winnipeg Fringe Festival, someone stole Hoe’s two main guitars from their stand, backstage. Currently putting together demo recordings for his anticipated full length debut CD and planning fall tour dates, the struggling independent musician faces the daunting task of replacing his main instruments, and so a group of friends and fans have put together a benefit show to help pay for guitars, because The Hoe Must Go On.

The night will feature a set by JP Hoe and his backing band, The Truly Richards, which is comprised of members of local pop/rock band Quinzy. Hoe’s powerful voice and captivating stage presence have been cultivated over years of performing, starting with a role in Les Miserables at a young age. Working in theatre and bands helped Hoe develop his skills, which have made him a much talked about as-yet unsigned artist. His debut EP, The Here in Review, released in 2003, immediately garnered widespread acclaim with its infectious melodies and powerful arrangements. It has gained radio airplay on campus stations CKUW, UMFM, and Kick FM, as well as on CBC, Q94, and Hot 103. Hoe is currently working on material for a full-length follow up, which will be widely released.

Also appearing will be Winnipeg acoustic pop duo, Easily Amused. The members of Easily Amused, Renee Lamoureux and Keith Macpherson have steadily built a huge following across Canada and The U.S. through relentless touring over the past 5 years. They are much in demand at college and university campuses and as concert headliners. Following their successful 2001 debut, Novice, Easily Amused released Simple Stuff in 2004. Its memorable and effective melodies and the powerful sound of the two voices combining are a big hit with fans, reviewers, and television and radio media. The band has appeared on national television and community and commercial radio all over North America, and won the title of Canada’s Best Online Indie Artist in a national competition in 2002, and have been nominated for various awards including a Western Canadian Music Award in 2004.

There will be other special guests and performers to be announced, and a huge CD raffle. All proceeds from the evening will help JP Hoe to resume his career.

The Hoe Must Go On, featuring JP Hoe, Easily Amused and special guests at The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, August 30, 2005. Tickets are $12 at Ticketmaster or The West End Cultural Centre, $15 at the door.

For interviews, press materials, or other information, please contact
Jeff Robson at (204)794-8955 or jrobson@shaw.ca.
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The Psychedelic Fringe Hits Winnipeg

Always a summer favorite, the Winnipeg Fringe Festival is set to kick off tomorrow, July 20th, and will run until Saturday July 30th. Intrepid UMFM theatre reporter Justin Olynyk will once again be covering the festival as only he can, taking in more plays than he probably should . . . be sure to tune into Free Range Radio during the week of July 25th for Justin's nightly fringe spotlight, as well as to Play It Again, Wednesdays at 8PM for more comprehensive festival coverage.

Now get out there and see some plays!
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Scamada Day on Friday Free Range Radio

Tune into UMFM 101.5 July 1st and be treated to a wide array of live in-studio performances by local and Canadian artists. "Scamada Day" will air from 5 - 8 pm and will feature a slough of great acts including the 15 year old fiddling prodigy Sierra Noble, Hard Rock Band B.U.M.P, Aboriginal folkie Stuart Desnoime, Acoustic guitar darling and songwriter Serena Postel, as well as the official CD release concert of Toronto crooner Snoovy. Prizes and a 100% all-Canadian playlist, all courtesy of Benjamin Paul, esteemed and enthusiastic host of Free Range Fridays.
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Important Notice For All Musicians & Music Lovers In Winnipeg

The following was sent my way from our good friend Sam Smith, a very important notice that applies to any and all music fans here in Winnipeg. Please take the time to read it and take the appropriate action.
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Nominees selected for Brewno Awards this Saturday night

In honour of all the GOOD PEOPLE who are NOT going to the BIG SHOW...

You are invited to

The Brewnos...

Definitely Not The Junos
Saturday April 2, 2005
At The Regal Beagle
331 Smith Street

It’s Winnipeg’s first open source awards show, celebrating our diverse and beautiful music scene.

There are over 100 nominees in 25 categories to be announced simultanenously at Saturday, April 2 at noon on UMFM 101.5 and CKUW 95.9.

* 5:30pm - Ode to the Social Reception - nominees, friends and supporters are invited meet and mingle.
* 7pm to 11pm - The Brewno Awards.

With music guests Twilight Motel, Nathan Rogers, Neil Pinto, Serena Postel, Jaylene Johnson, Trouser Mouth, The Michael Blair Band.

No formalwear required-after all, this is Definitely Not The Juno’s.

Brought to you in partnership with UMFM 101.5, CKUW's Beer for Breakfast, Sweet Spot Productions, and Fort Garry Brewing, solid supporters of Campus and Community Radio and makers of darn fine beer (Manitoba’s own since 1930).
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In honour of all the GOOD PEOPLE who are NOT going to the BIG SHOW...

You are invited to

The Brewnos...

Definitely Not The Junos
Saturday April 2, 2005
At The Regal Beagle
331 Smith Street

It’s Winnipeg’s first open source awards show, celebrating our diverse and beautiful music scene. You are invited to nominate your favourite artists to receive a soon-to-be coveted Brewno award.

There are over 25 categories already... like Where To Go (places that make it happen), Knee High to a Grasshopper (the next generation), and They Cried Wolf (the lost art of story telling). If you can’t find an appropriate category, you can even nominate one of your own!

Deadline for submissions is March 31st.

• 5:30pm - Ode to the Social Reception
• 7pm to 11pm - The Brewno Awards

No formalwear required-after all, this is Definitely Not The Juno’s.

Brought to you in partnership with UMFM 101.5, CKUW's Beer for Breakfast, Sweet Spot Productions, and Fort Garry Brewing, solid supporters of Campus and Community Radio and makers of darn fine beer (Manitoba’s own since 1930).

UMFM 24-Hour Freedom To Read Marathon

For 24 hours starting Thursday, February 24th at 10am until Friday, February 25th at 10am, Campus and Community Radio UMFM 101.5, the University of Manitoba Libraries, UMSU and the Manitoban are hosting the 24 Hour Freedom to Read Marathon in the Fireside Lounge in University Centre on Fort Garry Campus.

Last year, our inaugural event drew readers from the student body, the library, university services, administration, faculty and the community. The daytime and evening filled up fast, and the overnight hours were handled by a indefatigable clutch of insomniac readers.
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Annual Juried Radio Drama Competition

CJUM-FM 101.5 is seeking submissions for the annual juried Radio Drama/Radio Art competition.

Category A : Radio Drama

Your submission can be in any style, set anywhere, in any time, have as many characters as you wish and be about anything you desire. The script must be specifically created for, or adapted to, the radio medium.

Category B : Radio Art

“Radio Art” is here defined as a work made specifically for radio broadcast with the intention of expanding the creative and aesthetic possibilities of the medium. Such works may or may not employ elements of other established genres such as radio theater, spoken word, performance art, text-sound or sound poetry. Examples include electroacoustic music, soundscapes, documentary, talk show, etc. They might be “about” radio, subverting or exploiting the conventions and expectations of the medium; or they might make use of the radio apparatus itself as instrument or content.

The winning entry in each category will receive:

$400 from UMSU
$150 certificate from the University of Manitoba Bookstore
$125 eyewear package from the Focal Point on Campus.

The winning submissions will be broadcast on UMFM 101.5. The Radio Drama will be produced in conjunction with the Black Hole Theatre Company. This competition is open to U of M students and alumni only. Maximum produced length one hour. Deadline for submissions February 15, 2005
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For more information contact:
Liz Clayton, Station Manager
UMFM 101.5
308 University Centre
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
204-474-6518
station.manager@umfm.com
www.umfm.com

Call For Submissions

CJUM-FM 101.5 is seeking submissions for our annual Juried Radio Drama/Radio Art competition. Over $1000 in cash and prizes. Open to U of M students and alumni only. Deadline is Feb 15, 2005.
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Tremblay's Symphony of Alienation Comes Alive on UMFM!

As part of TremblayFest 2005, UMFM is pleased to present 2 plays by Quebec playwright Michel Tremblay – Berthe and Johnny Mangano and His Astonishing Dogs. Both plays offer a behind-the-scenes look at the world of show business in a Montreal cabaret, The Coconut Inn, and present lives full of frustration, unrealized dreams and ultimately the acceptance of being trapped in a hopeless situation.

The two characters in Berthe are trapped in their own worlds. Berthe is trapped in her glass window selling tickets and is unable to hear what happening onstage. During the play, we learn about her unrealized dream of becoming a famous actress and by the end her hopeful dream turns into an acceptance that she will never obtain this goal. Also trapped is the doorman who says only the same words (“Showtime! Showtime!”) before every show night after night. Berthe is directed by Justin Olynyk and stars Marian Martin in the title role and Jamaal Ramole as the doorman.

Note that the UMFM production of Berthe and Johnny Mangano and His Astonishing Dogs involves different directors and casts than the At Home Theatre Company’s production of these same two plays.

Berthe and Johnny Mangano and His Astonishing Dogs will be broadcast Wednesday February 2 at 8 pm and Saturday February 5 at 12 noon on UMFM (101.5 FM).

Local theatre takes centre stage every Wednesday at 8 pm on 101.5 UMFM
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Remembrance Day Programming

On November 11th, listen to UMFM 101.5 starting at 11:00 am for special Remembrance Day programming. Then at noon, we will debut the winning plays in the Annual Juried Radio Drama competition (The Coin, and First Cars and First Kisses). These scripts were selected by a jury culled from Manitoba's arts community. They were performed by the University of Manitoba's Black Hole Theatre and produced by UMFM's Justin Olynyk, host of Play It Again, Wednesdays at 8:00 pm.

On Saturday, October 30th, it's time to do the time warp again, as UMFM and UMSU are very proud to present a special screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show just in time for Halloween. So dig out your fishnets, and head on down to the Ramada Marlborough Entertainment Centre (old Garrick Theatre (331 Garry) for some great spooky fun. Tickets are $10, available from Answers, The Crypt, The Love Nest, Into The Music and at the door, if they're still available. Free Bus Service for students, leaving from campus at 8:30.

Come out and enjoy the fully licensed venue, as well as some great scaryfilm shorts. All Proceeds from this event will go to Klinic. Proudly sponsored by Love Nest, The Crypt, Rainbow Pride Mosiac, UMSU and 101.5 UMFM.

DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 PM.
SHORTS AT 10:00 PM
MOVIE STARTS AT 10:30 PM

ArtSonic :: Art Music Expo

UMFM 101.5 is proud to present the 2nd annual art-music expo, ArtSonic at the newly re-furbished Ramada Entertainment Centre. Designed to showcase performers creating Art Music -- ArtSonic brings together a diverse assortment of musicians, filmmakers, video, still, and spoken word artists to one space for one evening of continuous entertainment.

ArtSonic :: Art Music Expo
Ramada Entertainment Centre
Friday, Oct 1, 2004 :: 8:00 pm - 1:30 am

Alongside the performers, art will flourish in the lounge-y lobby area. Last year's Gallery of Galleries included Plug-In, Ace Art, Graffiti and others. This year it will return featuring some of these along with The Annex and ArtCity. Individual artists will also be present with installations of recent work. For those who want to forgo the sedentary art experience to schmooze in the lobby, we will provide a live video feed of performances inside the theatre, so you won't miss a single moment.

As one of two annual UMFM fundraising events, ArtSonic also marks the station's 6th anniversary. And with this much colourful culture, ArtSonic promises a sumptuous, sit-back-in-your-seat full sensory experience.

Advance Tickets are $10 and available at Answers (U of M), Into the Music, Urban Bakery, Music Trader (Osborne Village only).
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ARTSONIC is on its way!!!

ArtSonic, an Art Music Expo is gathering momentum. In the theatre, enjoy continuous music, film, video, and spoken word. Ten of Winnipeg's top galleries will be represented in the lobby. Plus independant installations of everything from shopping carts and clocks and travelogues and documentaires. Presented by UMFM 101.5. Supporting the Arts in Winnipeg 365 days a year. We'll see you on Oct 1st.
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Symbiosis III

PEG CITY Holla 2004

Check out the 7th Annual Peg City Holla, Winnipeg's annual celebration of all things hiphop. This year's festival will run on August 20 and August 21, and will feature a night devoted to 10 years of Winnipeg hiphop culture as well as a performance Tribe Called Quest's Ali Shaheed Mahammed.
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DJ BRACE 2004 Canadian DMC Champ!

It turns out that the champ was here all along, as UMFM's own DJ Brace come out on top in a hard fought battle to win the 2004 Canadian DMC Championships. Brace will now move on and represent Canada at the world DMC's happening this September in London, England. Placing second in the competition was Halifax's Skratch Bastid, while third spot went to Calgary's C-Sik. Congratulations to all of the competitors for putting on an excellent show, and major props to Mike Salonga for organizing the whole event. Good luck in London Brace, we are sure that you will represent UMFM, Winnipeg and the rest of Canada fantastically at the Worlds in September.

NIGHT OF THE LIVING FRINGE 2004!

It's time again for one of Winnipeg's most beloved and time honored summer traditions as the annual Fringe Festival kicks into high gear from July 14th to the 25th. Check out UMFM's theatre page as our intrepid theatre reporter Justin Olynyk and his crew of gonzo fringers will be posting reviews -- the good, the bad, and the ugly for the duration of the fest. Also tune in to Free Range Radio every weekday night as Justin will be calling in from various Fringe Sites to give you his Pick's and Pan's for the day ...

2004 Technics/DMC Canada DJ Championship - Canadian Final!

For the first time ever, Peg City is proud to host the finest tablists from across Canada in effort to determine the best of the ebst and see who'll represent us at the World Championships. Special guest judges/performances still to be announced, so get your tickets while they are still available.
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Mayoral Candidates Interviewed

Join Off the Cuff host Dan Zupansky, Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, when he'll be in conversation with the candidates for the upcoming Mayoral election.

The following condidates have confirmed:

• June 9 - Al Golden, Gordon Kirkby, Nelson Morrison, Natatie Pollock - listen (Winamp or Real Audio) to this round table in it's entirety.
• June 16 - MaryAnn Mihychuk, Dan Vandal - listen (Winamp or Real Audio) to this round table in it's entirety.

The office of Shirley Timm-Rudolph has not responded to our invitation, the office of Garth Steek had to cancel on the day of, and the office of Sam Katz had to cancel at the last minute as well.

Where do the candidates stand on issues that affect Winnipeg's younger citizens? What do you want to know? E-mail your questions to election@umfm.com.

Dig Your Roots

UMFM, in partnership with CKUW 95.9 FM, will be presenting this year's Dig Your Roots cross-Canada simulcast. Dig Your Roots is a series of genre-specific compilations and live simulcast brodcasts featuring independent Canadian talent. It's an exploration of independent talent from the Canadian underground. April is Electronic Dance month.

Catch all five live broadcasts by tuning in April 18th, 22nd & 24th at 8:00 pm to UMFM, and April 16th & 20th to CKUW 95.9 FM.

Please see our Special Broadcasts for broadcast times and more information.