Issue link: http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/368665
44 a Fine ballet Artistry, athleticism and boundary-pushing audacity are hallmarks of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (www.rwb.org). Canada's oldest ballet company celebrates its 75th anniversary with a typically eclectic season that balances classical, whimsical and topical work. A commissioned ballet that addresses First nations struggles, A Story of Truth and Reconciliation, opens the season at the Centennial Concert Hall Oct. 1-5. Swan Lake graces the stage March 4-8, the company incorporates Inuit throat singing in The Faerie Queen, A Ballet Based on A Midsummer Night's Dream, April 29-May 3, and Nutcracker is the highlight of Winnipeg's holiday season Dec. 20-28. The RWB adaptation delights audiences with its hockey players, Filbert the bear and, this year, 12 furry white friends. on tHe big screen Seen any good movies lately? The Winnipeg Gay & Lesbian Film Society has been producing events for more than 25 years, including the 2014 Reel Pride Film Festival Oct. 14-19. Check out the lineup at www.reelpride.org. From March 1-8, Freeze Frame, the International Film Festival For Kids of All Ages (www.freezeframeonline.org) promotes media literacy, presents hands-on workshops and seats junior film juries for an award-winning slate of feature films, shorts and animation from around the globe. by tHe book local writers welcome peers from around the world during THIN AIR, the Winnipeg International Writers Festival (www.thinairwinnipeg.ca) Sept. 19-27. The annual festival treats book lovers to readings, book signings, author interviews and special events at multiple venues in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba. T H E FORT G AR RY T H E FORT G AR RY H O T E L , S P A A N D C O N F E R E N C E C E N T R E H O T E L , S P A A N D C O N F E R E N C E C E N T R E overnight rates from $ 149 . The Fort Garry Hotel, located in down- town Winnipeg, is close to all major attractions. Legendary daily breakfast and award winning Sunday brunch. Full fitness centre with indoor pool, yoga public and, ten Spa. www. fortgarryhotel .com 204.942.8251 1.800.665.8088 222 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MANITOB A, swan lake nutcracker ROyAl WInnIPEg BAllET SOlOIST ARTJOM MAkSAkOv AnD SECOnD SOlOIST yAyOI BAn In nuTCRACkER PhOTO: RéJEAn BRAnDT PhOTOgRAPhy ROyAl WInnIPEg BAllET SOlOIST SOPhIA lEE In SWAn lAkE PhOTO: RéJEAn BRAnDT PhOTOgRAPhy