This livestream is presented by the Manitoba Arts Network in partnership with the West End Cultural Centre and with support from Safe At Home Mb.
The Manitoba Arts Network and its 50 rural arts organizations are pleased to be partnering with the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg to present the Stay At Home Festival. This festival is supported by funding from Safe at Home Mb and will present artists from across Manitoba throughout February and March.
Starting February 21st, The Manitoba Arts Network will present concerts every Sunday at 7:00pm featuring Manitoba artists including Leaf Rapids, Kendra Kay, Woody Holler, Desiree Dorion, Sebastien Gaskin, Double The Trouble, Kelly Bado, Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers, Street Circus, and a comedy show called Blindside by Stéphanie Morin-Robert. Along with these artists, two performances will feature nine up-and-coming artists who have previously participated in the Manitoba Arts Network’s mentorship program. This includes an emerging artist showcase featuring Cohen Sieg, Cory & Kyle Burghout, Lana WInterhalt, and The Prairie Joggers, and an Indigenous emerging artists showcase featuring Becky Lou, Daniel Emerson (riel), Martin Desjarlais, Norway Rabliauskas, and Sherri Shorting.
Following each online concerts, viewers can stay for a live and interactive chat with the artists. Details of all the shows are available on the Manitoba Arts Network website.
02/21 - Woody Holler
02/24 - Double The Trouble
02/28 - Leaf Rapids
03/03 - Indigenous Emerging Artists
03/07 - Kelly Bado
03/10 - Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers
03/14 - Desiree Dorion
03/17 - RBC Emerging Artists
03/21 - Sebastian Gaskin
03/24 - The Street Circus
03/28 - Blindside by Stéphanie Morin-Robert
03/31 - Kendra Kay
Leaf Rapids
Leaf Rapids is Keri Latimer’s (previously of JUNO-award-winning Nathan) opportunity to croon about vultures circling their prey, barbershop stabbings, and love letters from smallpox quarantines in her disconcertingly sweet voice. Their sound has been described as ‘Cinematic Folk’ and includes the eerie sound of the theremin. “Keri Latimer … has always been a uniquely disarming songwriter. Her sweet, warm voice and her penchant for old-time folk and country-tinged roots pop belie her sharp, observational writing which, when combined with her empathetic nature, conjures all sorts of interesting characters.” John Kendle, Winnipeg Free Press
