Holly Harris

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Holly Harris

We always knew this day would come, and when it ultimately did, it was a joy-filled celebration of world-class talent and decades-long dedication to a musical organization forever changed by that artistry. Revered Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Gwen Hoebig took her final curtain call Saturday night as the WSO presented the last offering in its Saturday Classic series, the aptly titled Celebrating Gwen Hoebig.

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Holly Harris

Manitoba Theatre for Young People’s season closer of Billie and the Moon packs a raft of potent existential life lessons into a pint-sized backpack, as its title character, a young loner, ultimately discovers her true authentic self under the glow of moonlight. Penned by former Winnipegger Wren Brian (now based in Scotland), the world première features brisk direction by Ray Strachan (assisted by Dora Carroll), with an evocative set, props and lighting created by Dean Cowieson.

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Holly Harris

Manitoba Theatre for Young People’s season closer of Billie and the Moon packs a raft of potent existential life lessons into a pint-sized backpack, as its title character, a young loner, ultimately discovers his true authentic self under the glow of moonlight. Penned by former Winnipegger Wren Brian (now based in Scotland), the world première features brisk direction by Ray Strachan (assisted by Dora Carroll), with an evocative set, props and lighting created by Dean Cowieson.

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Holly Harris

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet closed its 85th season with the poetry of angels Thursday night, as it celebrated the 50-year legacy of outgoing artistic director André Lewis. The internationally renowned leader and former principal dancer — who was accepted into the RWB School’s professional division in 1975 — steps down from his 30-year tenure at the helm this month, with the opening night crowd witnessing the poignant end of an era as Lewis passes the baton to incoming director Christopher Stowell.

2 months ago | operacanada.ca | Holly Harris

It may have taken 11 long years, but Manitoba Opera’s latest production of Puccini’s La bohème proved well worth the wait. Its tear-soaked tale of the ragtag bohemians living and dying in 1830s Paris is still able to pull hard at the heartstrings while packing an emotional punch.