Archive

• October 2012
  • Mon., 22 – Singer Don Amero recommends book on Randy Bachman
     
  • Mon., 15 – New Winnipeg public library writer in residence recommends "The House on Sugarbush Road"
     
  • Wed., 10 – Manitoba Indigenous Writers Festival pits Cree against Anishinaabe
     
  • Tue., 9 – Chadwick Ginther's debut novel a success
     
  • Sun., 7 – Sherlock Holmes, a dragon and a kids book club
     
  • Fri., 5 – Author Shane Peacock reads as much as he writes
     
  • Wed., 3 – McNally Robinson Booksellers is sold
     
  • Tue., 2 – Writer Dora Dueck shares stories from a Mennonite perspective
     
  • Mon., 1 – David Suzuki reveals the book that changed his life
     
• September 2012
  • Wed., 26 – New book of photography reveals the history of Winnipeg
     
  • Tue., 25 – David Bergen's latest book at Thin Air festival
     
  • Tue., 25 – Manitoba Reads: Drumroll for Twelve Drummers Drumming
     
  • Mon., 24 – Propagandhi singer recommends Green is the New Red
     
  • Fri., 21 – Manitoba Reads: Advocates weigh in on selected books
     
  • Thu., 20 – Manitoba Reads: Writer Struan Sinclair ponders how it all began
     
  • Wed., 19 – Manitoba Reads: C.C. Benison examines a day in his life as a writer
     
  • Tue., 18 – Manitoba Reads: Rhea Tregebov relates to protagonist in her book
     
  • Mon., 17 – Manitoba Reads: Author Patti Grayson's soundtrack for writing
     
  • Thu., 13 – Bookmarked: Violist Richard Moody is passionate about things Persian
     
  • Tue., 11 – Craig Fontaine shares legends passed down to him
     
  • Mon., 10 – Bookmarked: Winnipeg School Division boss recommends Ian Rankin
     
  • Thu., 6 – Author Michael Tregebov looks to Winnipeg roots in latest novel
     
• August 2012
  • Wed., 29 – Winnipeg author Eva Wiseman brings new perspective to Holocaust with Last Song
     
  • Mon., 20 – Bookmarked: Chamber orchestra boss Vicki Young recommends 'Life' by Keith Richards
     
  • Wed., 15 – Author David Annandale writes a cerebral sort of horror in new book
     
  • Mon., 13 – Manitoba Reads 2012: The results are in!
     
  • Mon., 13 – Bookmarked: Rick Fenton recommends The Looming Tower and A Game of Thrones
     
  • Sat., 11 – How the graphic novel has become a teaching tool
     
  • Thu., 9 – Bookmarked: Folklorama's Debra Zoerb has multiple book recommendations
     
  • Wed., 8 – Manitoba Reads: David Bergen on how he started writing
     
  • Wed., 1 – Banquet of Books brings literary passion to the table
     
• July 2012
  • Tue., 31 – Manitoba's rich literary history
     
  • Sat., 28 – Manitoba Reads: the making of the summer reading long list
     
  • Wed., 25 – Bookmarked: Meg McGimpsey re-reads "The Poisonwood Bible"
     
  • Tue., 24 – Manitoba Reads long list: 12 books for summer reading
     
  • Mon., 23 – Bestselling novelist Linda Holeman brings new novel to McNally Robinson
     
  • Tue., 17 – Winnipeg author Monica Hofer writes through her grief
     
  • Fri., 13 – Ryan McMahon's Powwow Shades Of Grey twitter novel is taking off
     
  • Mon., 9 – Bookmarked: Winnipeg Fringe Festival's Rob Ring recommends "The Craftsman"
     
  • Wed., 4 – Manitoba anthology "Warpaint" offers bold and provocative storytelling
     
  • Tue., 3 – E-book versus print: How are you reading this summer?
     
  • Mon., 2 – Bookmarked: Danny Schur recommends Richard Gwyn's "Nation Maker"
     
• June 2012
  • Wed., 27 – Neil Young biography reissued as exclusive e-book edition
     
  • Mon., 25 – Bookmarked: Violinist Karl Stobbe recommends a quartet of books
     
  • Thu., 21 – Pine Creek First Nation student wins Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge
     
  • Wed., 20 – Winnipeg seniors share "Vignettes from the Vineyards of Memory"
     
  • Wed., 20 – Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 depicted in graphic novel "Bloody Saturday"
     
  • Tue., 19 – Memoir "Finding Gloria": From abuse to hope
     
  • Mon., 18 – Manitoba Indigenous writers and storytellers celebrated to mark National Aboriginal Day
     
  • Mon., 18 – Bookmarked: Margaret Redmond recommends "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
     
  • Sat., 16 – Aqua Books opens in new location with new hopes and dreams
     
  • Fri., 15 – Winnipeg artists recognized at Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts
     
  • Mon., 11 – Bookmarked: Angela Heck recommends "The Stone Diaries" by Carol Shields
     
  • Sat., 9 – Manitoba's best cookbook: Weigh in and win
     
  • Sat., 9 – Winnipeg's Aqua Books packs up downtown location
     
  • Tue., 5 – Nora Young and Karl Kohut go face to face on technology
     
  • Mon., 4 – Bookmarked: Alan Greyeyes recommends "Hockey Dad" by Bob McKenzie
     
  • Sun., 3 – "Mending Fences" book gives us reason to consider our relationships
     
• May 2012
  • Sat., 26 – "I Loved Her" children's author has deep appreciation for grandmothers
     
  • Thu., 24 – "The Book of Creation": Adventure tale tackles ancient past
     
  • Mon., 21 – Fantastic Life: A Sex, Booze, and Drug Fueled Trip Back to Early-80s Winnipeg Scene
     
  • Fri., 18 – Winnipeg Public Library wants to know your favourite Indigenous writer
     
  • Thu., 17 – WATCH: Writer Roger Léveillé honoured with Manitoba Arts Council Award of Distinction
     
  • Wed., 16 – Indigenous comedian Ryan McMahon cleans up his act
     
  • Mon., 14 – Author Roger Léveillé first Franco-Manitoban writer to receive Award of Distinction
     
  • Mon., 14 – Bookmarked: Marcy Markusa recommends "Room" by Emma Donoghue
     
  • Fri., 11 – Winnipeg's Art City recognized with "Above and Beyond" Award
     
  • Thu., 10 – Manitoba artists find inspiration at the archives
     
  • Thu., 10 – Manitoba Writers' Guild Cabaret celebrates 30 years with words and music
     
  • Wed., 9 – Local storytellers join international circle of peacemakers
     
  • Tue., 8 – Poet Victor Enns looks back at childhood in southern Manitoba
     
  • Fri., 4 – Anyone want to adopt a writer?
     
  • Wed., 2 – Behind the Scenes with McNally Robinson Book of the Year winner
     
  • Tue., 1 – Bookmarked: Robb Paterson recommends "Reading My Father" by Alexandra Styron
     
• April 2012
  • Sat., 28 – Winners of 2012 Manitoba Book Awards announced
     
  • Fri., 27 – WATCH: Author of "Ravenscraig" inspired by Winnipeg's history
     
  • Thu., 26 – "Alert to Glory": Behind the scenes with Winnipeg poet
     
  • Wed., 25 – Five writing tips from Manitoba Book Award nominee
     
  • Tue., 24 – The pros and cons of book awards
     
  • Mon., 23 – CBC Middle East correspondent Nahlah Ayed shares memories of Winnipeg
     
  • Mon., 16 – Winnipeg composer Sid Robinovitch reflects on his musical odyssey
     
  • Thu., 12 – Winnipeg's David Bergen nominated for prestigious international award
     
  • Thu., 12 – Winnipeg novelist Dave Williamson explores return to dating...past one's prime
     
  • Wed., 11 – Bookmarked: Comedy Fest's Al Rae recommends "Gender Outlaw" by Kate Bornstein
     
  • Wed., 4 – Bookmarked: Comic Bruce Clark recommends "The Portable Athiest" by Christopher Hitchens
     
  • Tue., 3 – How rogue historian Ashley MacLennan became urban fantasy writer Sierra Dean
     
• March 2012
  • Fri., 30 – The next generation of hot magazines is coming out of Winnipeg's Red River College
     
  • Thu., 29 – What the budget means for Manitoba arts and culture
     
  • Mon., 26 – Bookmarked: Holly McNally recommends "Sacred Games" by Vikram Chandra
     
  • Fri., 23 – Manitoba Writers' Guild celebrates 30 years
     
  • Mon., 19 – Bookmarked: Actress Sharon Bajer recommends Carson McCullers
     
  • Thu., 15 – Manitoba Book Awards nominations announced
     
  • Thu., 15 – Winnipeg author pens another book about Holocaust
     
  • Wed., 14 – From Paraguay to the 'Peg: Author inspired by contrasts
     
  • Mon., 12 – Prepare to be inspired by bridge building movers and shakers at inaugural SCENE & HEARD event
     
  • Mon., 12 – Bookmarked: Up to Speed host Larry Updike recommends books on theology and country music
     
  • Sat., 10 – Cree author examines women's strengths in the world around them
     
  • Tue., 6 – Five hot writing tips from Prairie Fire Wordfest writers
     
  • Sun., 4 – Bookmarked: Margaret Sweatman recommends "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by Le Carré
     
  • Thu., 1 – Winnipeg author nominated for Kobzar Literary Award
     
• February 2012
  • Wed., 29 – WATCH: Winnipeg singer-songwriter Romi Mayes gets literary
     
  • Tue., 28 – Bookmarked: Terry MacLeod recommends "The Ornament of the World" by Maria Rosa Menocal
     
  • Thu., 23 – British artist creates "Dear Peggy: New Winnipeg Folklore"
     
  • Thu., 23 – New Manitoba book captures magic of childhood at Winnipeg Beach
     
  • Wed., 22 – Bookmarked: Winnipeg's RoseAnna Schick recommends "Persuasion"
     
  • Sun., 19 – Manitoba author captures "Spirit of the North" in latest book
     
  • Wed., 15 – Aqua Books gets new lease on life in Winnipeg's Exchange District
     
  • Mon., 13 – Bookmarked: Festival du Voyageur mascot recommends "Andrea's Fiddle"
     
  • Sun., 12 – Winnipeg writers join together for evening of poetry and fiction reading
     
  • Wed., 8 – Winnipeg authors of "It's Your Money, Honey" offer 5 fast finance tips for women
     
  • Fri., 3 – Centuries of Aboriginal stories find home in Manitoban anthology
     
• January 2012
  • Tue., 31 – Bookmarked: WSO conductor Alexander Mickelthwate recommends "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson
     
  • Mon., 30 – McNally Robinson Booksellers expands with Community Classroom
     
  • Thu., 26 – Winnipeg author examines residential school experience through graphic novel
     
  • Wed., 25 – Canada Reads, Manitoba Style: Author and professor Jila Ghomeshi is passionate about Marina Nemat's "The Prisoner of Tehran"
     
  • Tue., 24 – Canada Reads, Manitoba Style: the Forks' Paul Jordan digs in the corner with Ken Dryden's "The Game"
     
  • Tue., 24 – The Weakerthan's John K. Samson spins "Provincial" road stories
     
  • Sat., 21 – Canada Reads, Manitoba Style: Singer-songwriter Ridley Bent has been "On A Cold Road"
     
  • Thu., 19 – Canada Reads, Manitoba Style: Assiniboine Park Zoo vet Dr. Chris Enright tracks John Vaillant's "The Tiger"
     
  • Wed., 18 – Canada Reads, Manitoba Style: Claudia Garcia dela Huerta attests to "Something Fierce"
     
  • Wed., 18 – Bookmarked: Playwright Debbie Patterson recommends "The Little Shadows" by Marina Endicott
     
  • Sat., 14 – Winnipeg author Dan Rosin shares his top tips on getting more joy out of life
     
  • Mon., 9 – Bookmarked: "Less Than Kind" actress recommends "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin
     
  • Fri., 6 – "A Bridge to Home" chronicles lifetime of adventures for Gimli couple
     
  • Mon., 2 – Bookmarked: David Northcott recommends the 3 R's - Roberts, Rankin and Russinovich
     
  • Sun., 1 – Manitoba's arts and culture storymakers offer New Year's resolutions
     
• December 2011
  • Sat., 31 – Top Ten 2011 Manitoba stories on SCENE
     
  • Thu., 29 – The year in Manitoba books
     
  • Tue., 27 – Author Anne Katz's devotion to her work extends to her writing desk
     
  • Mon., 26 – Bookmarked: Santa Claus takes his first day off to read
     
  • Sat., 17 – Bookmarked: RWB's Harrison James recommends sci-fi
     
  • Sat., 17 – Ismaila Alfa now directs the traffic on SCENE
     
  • Fri., 16 – Buy local and win: Top ten made-in-Manitoba gift suggestions
     
  • Tue., 13 – McNally Robinson's Espresso Book Machine brews up tasty books on demand
     
  • Tue., 13 – Winnipeg's James Culleton literally draws inspiration from musicians in new book "Lyrical Lines"
     
  • Mon., 12 – Winnipeg author of mystery series explains penchant for England
     
  • Sun., 11 – Bookmarked: Kid in the Hall Kevin McDonald overachieves with three titles
     
  • Thu., 8 – Winnipeg author sheds new light on Winnie-the-Pooh
     
  • Sun., 4 – Bookmarked: New Writer-in-Residence Terry Jordan recommends "Girlwood" by Jennifer Still
     
• November 2011
  • Tue., 29 – World renowned scientist Wade Davis in Winnipeg launching new book
     
  • Tue., 29 – Winnipeg storyteller's first book reflects on coming full circle in life
     
  • Thu., 24 – Bookmarked: Paul Jordan recommends "Admiral of the Ocean Sea" by Samuel Morison
     
  • Wed., 23 – FICTIONistas in Winnipeg: This ain't chick lit
     
  • Tue., 22 – The end of the world is nigh when comedian Bob Robertson comes to Winnipeg
     
  • Wed., 16 – Bookmarked: Wab Kinew recommends "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson
     
  • Wed., 16 – Book tells story of sniper attack on Winnipeg doctor
     
  • Sat., 12 – "Manitowapow" anthology illuminates Manitoba through story
     
  • Thu., 10 – "A Childhood Lost in War" author describes view from other side
     
  • Wed., 9 – Grandma goes online dating in brand new book by Winnipeg author
     
  • Tue., 8 – Bookmarked: Mitch Peacock recommends "A New Earth" by Tolle
     
  • Wed., 2 – Bookmarked: Janet Stewart recommends Harry Potter
     
  • Tue., 1 – Winnipeg poet prepares for flooding with poetry
     
• October 2011
  • Thu., 27 – Patrick Friesen leaps into the past in new book of poetry
     
  • Wed., 26 – The men of the Aboriginal Writers Collective give good read at Winnipeg library
     
  • Wed., 26 – Bookmarked: John Sauder recommends "A Salty Piece of Land"
     
  • Sat., 22 – "Dadolescence" author takes inspiration from his career as stay-at-home dad
     
  • Thu., 20 – Successful Manitoba novelist Anita Daher shares writing tips
     
  • Wed., 19 – New lease on life for Winnipeg's Aqua Books
     
  • Sun., 16 – Author David Bergen shares a secret of his writing success
     
  • Mon., 10 – Wpg author David Bergen shares early attempts at writing for "Canada Writes"
     
  • Thu., 6 – Winnipeg writer finds mystery in Norwood Flats
     
  • Sat., 1 – "I Know Here" gets huge response from kids in Winnipeg
     
• September 2011
  • Fri., 30 – Five top picks for Culture Days
     
  • Tue., 27 – Share your story to win books by TD Canadian Children's Literature Award Nominees
     
  • Mon., 26 – Ron Robinson reckons it's more than just books in Winnipeg's bookstores
     
  • Sun., 25 – Manitoba Reads crowns the winning book
     
  • Fri., 23 – Randy Bachman taps into his musical memory in new book
     
  • Thu., 22 – Vote in our "Manitoba Reads Audience Choice" and win prizes
     
  • Wed., 21 – Cree/Metis educator unearths knowledge through 'digging up medicines'
     
  • Tue., 20 – Success of latest novel no easy trick for Louise Penny
     
  • Sun., 18 – Word wrangling in Winnipeg
     
  • Sun., 18 – Niigonwedom Sinclair defends Gabrielle Roy's "Where Nests the Water Hen" for Manitoba Reads
     
  • Sat., 17 – Alison Gillmor goes to battle for Joan Thomas' "Reading by Lightning" in the Manitoba Reads contest
     
  • Sat., 17 – Paul Jordan goes to the mattresses over Wayne Tefs "Bandit" for Manitoba Reads
     
  • Sat., 17 – Vincent Ho recognizes the importance of 'The Life of Helen Betty Osborne' by David Robertson
     
  • Tue., 6 – How the Tysons met: Sneak preview from new biography
     
  • Fri., 2 – Stories at a bargain price at the Forks
     
  • Thu., 1 – Winnipeg rock music historian John Einarson lands exclusive story with Ian & Sylvia Tyson
     
• August 2011
  • Tue., 30 – University of Winnipeg grad celebrates publication of first novel
     
  • Fri., 26 – Manitoba's battle of the books heats up
     
  • Tue., 16 – Winnipeg couple writes book about year spent in China
     
  • Sat., 13 – Winnipeggers document year in China through emails
     
  • Thu., 11 – Aqua Books closing: A sad day for Winnipeg's arts scene
     
  • Wed., 3 – Winnipeg's Chadwick Ginther on writing fantasy in the city
     
• July 2011
  • Sat., 30 – The votes are in for Manitoba Reads!
     
  • Thu., 28 – Shelagh Rogers: "Manitoba lit scene is busting out all over"
     
  • Fri., 22 – Why writers thrive in Winnipeg
     
  • Thu., 21 – Winnipegger brings super heroes and villains to life in the world of comics
     
  • Wed., 20 – Growing up Potter in Winnipeg
     
  • Wed., 13 – Eight reasons why you should read Manitoba books
     
  • Mon., 11 – Writers gather in Winnipeg to remember Robert Kroetsch
     
  • Fri., 8 – The lowdown on all 16 books on Manitoba Reads long list
     
  • Fri., 8 – Your vote counts in battle of the books: Manitoba Reads
     
  • Sat., 2 – New Winnipegger on being Canadian, 'eh'?
     
  • Fri., 1 – Multi-lingual new Canadian feels at home in Winnipeg
     
• June 2011
  • Wed., 29 – Literature that comes in a brown paper bag - new book reclaims Indigenous sexuality
     
  • Mon., 27 – Manitoba writers explore Indigenous erotica in self-published book
     
  • Mon., 27 – New Winnipeg writer discovers more than deals at yard sales
     
  • Fri., 24 – Manitoba artists and the day jobs left behind
     
  • Fri., 24 – You can't take Winnipeg out of the writer
     
  • Wed., 22 – Winnipeg writer remembers Robert Kroetsch
     
  • Sun., 19 – A few things to think about before you ditch your day job
     
  • Mon., 13 – This just in: CBC reporter Waubgeshig Rice takes break from news to write first novel
     
  • Sun., 12 – Winnipeg writer learned to think like a witch
     
  • Thu., 9 – Winnipeg writer examines clues to writing a good mystery
     
  • Wed., 8 – Winnipeg writer Susie Moloney offers up witchy new novel 'The Thirteen'
     
  • Tue., 7 – Winnipeg poet mines his family history for new memoir
     
  • Fri., 3 – Launch of "Dancing on the Earth"
     
  • Fri., 3 – New Manitoba book sheds light on healing through dance
     
• May 2011
  • Mon., 30 – SURVEY: How are you reading these days?
     
  • Fri., 27 – Asian-Canadian Writer's Showcase
     
  • Fri., 27 – Author tackles consumerism with a pen and a camera: Roy Miki at Winnipeg's Aqua Books tonight
     
  • Thu., 26 – Sackbut player can't stay away from Winnipeg
     
  • Thu., 26 – Girlwood in the Garden
     
  • Thu., 26 – Winnipeg author reads from 'Girlwood' at Assiniboine Park's Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
     
  • Sun., 22 – Winnipeg author reveals how he blends fact with fiction
     
  • Fri., 20 – Winnipeg author Wayne Tefs writes and rides
     
  • Thu., 19 – Cree poet Duncan Mercredi joins Tomson Highway for an evening of storytelling
     
  • Wed., 18 – Author of "Winnipeg Beach" contemplates train travel - then and now
     
  • Tue., 17 – Winnipeg's Asian-Canadian Writer's Showcase: Author finds her voice through immigrant experience
     
  • Mon., 16 – Winnipeg graphic novelist brings Aboriginal history to new audience
     
  • Sat., 14 – Winnipeg author praised for writing tantalizing short stories
     
  • Wed., 11 – Self-publishing success story: "I am Hutterite" author shares her secret
     
  • Tue., 10 – Winnipeg writer relies on voyeurism and real life for stories
     
  • Fri., 6 – Books and burnt oatmeal: Jennifer Still on juggling writing and motherhood
     
  • Thu., 5 – Brandon born author experiences 'dé ja vu' on book tour
     
  • Wed., 4 – "Who killed Mom?": Author Steve Burgess gets us in the mood for Mother's Day
     
  • Mon., 2 – New writer inspired by Winnipeg's Aqua Books
     
  • Sun., 1 – From the 'burbs of Toronto to Winnipeg's downtown: Why writer Bowen Smyth landed in Manitoba
     
• April 2011
  • Sat., 30 – Writers in Residence program thrives at Winnipeg's Aqua Books
     
  • Sat., 23 – Miriam Toews in conversation with Keran Sanders and excerpt from "Irma Voth"
     
  • Fri., 22 – Miram Toews writes about Mennonites, Mexico, Movies in new book
     
  • Thu., 21 – Immigrant's struggle to come to Canada documented in new book
     
  • Wed., 20 – Local book gives insight into immigrant experience
     
  • Tue., 19 – Give Voice, Open Your Ears!
     
  • Mon., 18 – Manitoba Scene celebrates 2011 book award winners
     
  • Mon., 18 – Dora Dueck wins McNally Robinson Book of the Year Award
     
  • Sun., 17 – Uma Parameswaran, Manitoba Book Award nominee
     
  • Sat., 16 – Ariel Gordon trying to get it 'write'
     
  • Fri., 15 – Author Charlene Diehl writes to live
     
  • Thu., 14 – Author Di Brandt draws inspiration from medieval Spain
     
  • Mon., 11 – Connection to the land: "It is a bone memory; a skin map..."
     
  • Sat., 9 – Manitoba Book Award nominee Dora Dueck: Some reasons why I write
     
  • Thu., 7 – Manitoba Book of the Year Award nominee Joan Thomas gets curious
     
  • Mon., 4 – Thunderstick Book launch at McNally Robinson
     
  • Sat., 2 – Poll: Who will walk away with "Book of the Year" award at the Manitoba Book Awards?
     
  • Fri., 1 – "Baldur's Song: A Saga" gets two book award nominations
     
• March 2011
  • Tue., 29 – Manitoba Book Awards nominees
     
  • Mon., 28 – Author Michelle Berry reflects on the art of creating
     

Desserts

Views of Kildonan Settlers bridge, Main Street and North Kildonan

Drinks

Views of Route 90 and Portage Ave.

Entrees

Views of Osborne, Confusion Corner, the Legislature and the Osborne Street bridge