2014 JUNO Week Events Guide — As of February 25, 2014 –
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2014 JUNO Week Events Guide — As of February 25, 2014 – Dancin’ Tones and Buzzin’ Bones: Celebrating the 2014 JUNOS Date: March 15 – June 15, 2014 Time: Open during regular museum hours, visit www.manitobamuseum.ca Location: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg R38 0N2 What: The Explore Science Zone in The Manitoba Museum’s Science Gallery is excited to offer the public a series of activities including Buzzin’ Bones, Straw Oboe, and Surfing on a Sound Wave among others, that explore the scientific principles of vibrations and waves that govern music and instruments. Purchase Details: Free with admission Contact: Adrienne Kakoullis, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 416-450-6637, [email protected] The JUNO Tour of Canadian Art Date: March 24 – June 1, 2014 Time: Open during regular gallery hours, visit wag.ca Location: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB What: Now in its fourth year, The JUNO Tour of Canadian Art is an exhibit that takes place at a high- profile art gallery in the host city to the JUNO Awards. JUNO Award nominees and /or winners (6-8) select works within a gallery’s Canadian collections that serve as personal or artistic inspiration, their response is video recorded, and displayed in the gallery next to their chosen piece on screen and via a gallery label, as a part of The JUNO Tour of Canadian Art (JTOCA). This exhibit was previously hosted at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Gallery of Canada, and the MacKenzie Art Gallery. This year, the Winnipeg Art Gallery will host the fourth installment of JTOCA for 3 months in 2014. Participating artists: Dean Brody, Fred Penner, Monster Truck, Royal Canoe, and John K. Samson (The Weakerthans) among others. Purchase Details: Free with admission Contact: Adrienne Kakoullis, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 416-450-6637, [email protected] 1 JUNO Photography Exhibition Date: March 24 – 30, 2014 Time: Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm, Thursday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 11:00am- 5:00pm, Sunday Closed. Visit www.gurevichfineart.com Location: Gurevich Fine Art, 200-62 Albert Street, Winnipeg, MB. R3B 1E9 What: A stunning retrospective photography exhibition showcasing the past 40+ years of Canadian music and the JUNO Awards. More than 40 photos from the JUNO Awards’ 40th Anniversary book, Music from Fare and Wide, as well as “never before seen” photos taken by Canada’s foremost rock and roll photographers including Barry Roden, Bruce Cole, Grant Martin, Tom Sandler and photographers from iPhoto Inc. Contact: Adrienne Kakoullis, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 416-450-6637, [email protected] Sirius XM JUNO Awards Kick-Off Date: Thursday, March 27, 2014 Time: 8:00pm Location: Manitoba House (The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre), 281 Donald Street What: Sirius XM, CARAS and the Winnipeg Host Committee present The Trews, with special guests The New Meanies and Attica Riots. Proceeds to be donated to MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS. Purchase Details: Tickets available on ticketmaster.ca for $20.00 Contact: Adrienne Kakoullis, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 416-450-6637, [email protected] Junior JUNOS – Featuring the 2014 Children’s Album of the Year Nominees Date: Saturday, March 29 Time: 9:30am-12:00pm, visit www.childrensmuseum.com/ Important notice about museum hours: This is a special ticketed event. The Children’s Museum will be closed to the general public on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 9:30am-12:00pm to host this exclusive event. Only ticket holders will be admitted during this time. Location: Manitoba Children’s Museum, 45 Forks Market Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4T6 What: Even the smallest music fan will love to walk the red carpet when the Manitoba Children’s Museum hosts the 2014 JUNO Children’s Album of the Year nominee showcase! Catch the top acts of the year perform live in concert, then rock the day away exploring the galleries and building your own instruments. Who: Charlie Hope, Gary Rasberry, Helen Austin, Marie-Claude, and Splash’N Boots. Purchase Details: $15.00 (plus GST) per person in advance or $18.00 (plus GST) per person at the door (Members save 10%). Contact: Adrienne Kakoullis, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 416-450-6637, [email protected] 2 JUNO Cup Date: Friday, March 28, 2014 Time: 7:30pm Location: MTS Iceplex, 3969 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB What: JUNO Awards Weekend kicks off with a celebrity fundraising hockey game in support of MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS. NHL Greats and Canadian musicians will face off in a fun, competitive, non-contact hockey game. Rockers: Amanda Rheaume* Matt Sobb (MonkeyJunk)* Beard Guy (Walk Off the Earth) * Menno Versteeg (Hollerado)* Brian Kobayakawa (Serena Ryder) Mike Belitsky (The Sadies) * Colin MacDonald (The Trews) Sean Dean (The Sadies) * David Francey* Stephen Carroll (The Weakerthans) Del Barber Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk)* Devin Cuddy (The Devin Cuddy Band)* Vince Fontaine (Eagle & Hawk, Indian City) Gord Bamford* Zach Sutton (The Devin Cuddy Band) * Jay Bodner (Eagle & Hawk) Jim Cuddy, Captain (Blue Rodeo)* JP Hoe Kevin Churko* *Denotes a 2014 JUNO Award nominee NHL Greats: Ab McDonald – COACH (Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues) Brad Dalgarno (New York Islanders) Carey Wilson (Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, Hartford Whalers) Mark Napier (Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres) Mike Ford (Winnipeg Jets via World Hockey Association) Mike Keane (Montreal Canadians, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars) Perry Miller (Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings) Thomas Steen (Winnipeg Jets) Trevor Kidd (Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs) Troy Crowder (Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils) Wayne Babych (St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Québec Nordiques, and Hartford Whalers) Purchase Details: Available on ticketmaster.ca for $20.00 (plus service charges). Proceeds benefit MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS. Media Partners: 103.1 Virgin Radio, 680 CJOB, 92 CITI FM, 99.9 BOB FM, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, Power 97, QX 104, TSN 1290, and the Winnipeg Free Press Contact: Adrienne Kakoullis, Holmes PR, 416-628-5610, c: 416-450-6637, [email protected] 3 JUNOfest 2014 Presented by SiriusXM Canada Date: Friday, March 28, 2014 and Saturday, March 29, 2014 Time: both nights, 9:00pm to 2:00am Location: Various venues in Winnipeg. What: Canadian music hits the streets with a multi-venue showcase of over 100 local, regional, and national acts. Nightly line-ups feature three or four acts per venue with established and developing artists sharing the stage. Artists confirmed to date: A Tribe Called Red* Imaginary Cities Pigeon Park Amanda Rheaume* Inez Jasper* Rah Rah* Anciients* James Buddy Rogers* Reuben And The Dark Born Ruffians* Jay Malinowski Rich Aucoin Brett Kissel* Jim Cuddy* Royal Canoe* Chic Gamine Joanna Borromeo* Sierra Noble Chloe Albert* Joe Silva Sweet Alibi Crooked Brothers Jordan Raycroft* The Bros Landreth Dead Ranch July Talk* The Darcys* Desiree Dorion* Justin Rutledge* The Lytics Distances Kobo Town* The Strumbellas* Donovan Woods* Lee Harvey Osmond* The Treble Dr. Rage & The Uppercuts Mounties The Wilderness of Manitoba* Exco Levi* Nathan Tim Hicks* Federal Lights Nathan Zahn Zombie Assault Gord Bamford* Noah Pred* Grand Analog No *Denotes a 2014 JUNO Award nominee Venues confirmed to date for JUNOfest are: Burton Cummings Theatre** The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre Whiskey Dix Exchange Event Centre** The Pyramid Cabaret The Folk Exchange** The Windsor Hotel Le Garage Café The Zoo Ozzy’s Times Changed High & Lonesome Club The Park Theatre** Union Sound Hall The Cavern West End Cultural Centre** **denotes a licensed/all ages venue Purchase Details: 18+ event (unless otherwise noted). JUNOfest wristbands offer priority access to all JUNOfest venues over two nights (subject to capacity). Wristbands are $30 each, and will be available through all Ticketmaster outlets or online at ticketmaster.ca as of February 25, 2014. Individual tickets will be available at the door of each venue ($10-20). 4 Associated JUNOfest Shows (a limited number of JUNOfest wristband holders will be granted access Tim Hicks & Brett Kissel Date: March 28, 2014 Time: 7:15pm doors / 8:00pm – Brett Kissel / 9:15pm – Tim Hicks Location: McPhillips Station Casino “Concert Cabaret” Purchase Details: Tickets are $35.00 and available on ticketmaster.ca 25 JUNOfest wristband holders will be permitted access on a first come first served basis. (must arrive to the box office by 6pm) Manitoba Rocks! Date: March 28 and 29 at 8:00pm and March 30 at 2:00pm. Time: 8:00pm Location: Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB What: Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s Alexander Mickelthwate conducts Imaginary Cities, Royal Canoe, Nathan, The Lytics. 25 JUNOfest wristband holders will receive access on a first come first served basis. Purchase Details: Individual Concert Tickets start at $27.00 and are available through Ticketmaster 1.855.985.ARTS or Ticketmaster.ca; at the WSO Box Office: 204.949.3999 or wso.ca. For those 30 and under (proof of age required) and a member of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s Soundcheck, tickets are $15.00. Media Partners: 102.3 Clear FM, 103.1 Virgin Radio, 92 CITI FM, 99.9 BOB FM, Energy 106, Metro News, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, Power 97, QX 104, and the