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NewsletterSpring 2015
Assiniboine Park Conservancy
PM 42212512
Return all undeliverables to: Assiniboine Park Conservancy 55
Pavilion CrescentWinnipeg, MB R3P 2N6
assiniboineparkzoo.ca
RED RIVER CO-OP SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
Join us on the Lyric Lawn for free family entertainment. Well be
screening your favourite summer blockbusters on a cinema-style
outdoor screen. You bring the chair and blanket; we supply the
fun!
Movies in the Park Presented by Scotiabank
Early Feature (7 pm) Late Feature (9:15 pm)August 7 Big Hero 6
Theory of Everything
August 14 Finding Nemo Tomorrowland
August 21 Cinderella Avengers: Age of Ultron
August 28 Home The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
There are few things better than spending a warm summer evening
at Assiniboine Park listening to the melodies and harmonies from
the Lyric Theatre mingle with the rustle of the leaves in the
breeze.
Summer Music Series at the Lyric Theatre Presented by Johnston
Group
Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden Presented by The Richardson
Foundation
Escape the noise and heat of the concrete jungle and enjoy the
very best of jazz in Winnipeg, in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden amid
blooming flowers, flowing fountains, and beautiful works of
art.Showtimes: Sundays 3 pm to 4 pm
July 5 Dr. Dave August 9 Connor Derraugh
July 12 Dave Lawton August 16 Shannon Kristjanson
July 19 Jay Harrison August 23 Bill McMahon
July 26 Janice Finlay August 30 Klowak/Cummings Group
Sponsors:
Art In The Park at the Pavilion Gallery Museum Feature
Exhibition Coming this summer | John P. Crabb Gallery
Featuring watercolours, drawings, and prints by Walter J.
Phillips, our feature exhibition, tentatively titled W.J. Phillips:
Wherever I Happen to Be is being guest-curated by Andrew Kear, the
Winnipeg Art Gallerys Curator of Historical Canadian Art.
Rotation GalleryEmerging Canadian Artists | May 12 29Featuring
exemplary works from the Glenlawn Collegiate Visual Arts
Program.
A Walk in the Park | June 1 20Featuring the work of
Winnipeg-based landscape and travel photographer David Lauder.
The 13th Annual Rural and Northern Art Show | July 8 28
Featuring award-winning artworks in a variety of media by artists
from rural and northern Manitoba.
Schedule is subject to change. Please check our website.
Ballet in the Park featuring Canadas Royal Winnipeg Ballet July
29 31 | 7 pm to 9:30 pm daily
Sunday Night Smooth Jazz at the Lyric
McFeetors
Heavy HorseCentre
If the summer of 2014 was the year of the polar bear at
Assiniboine Park Zoo, then 2015 will be the year of the horse.Later
this summer, Zoo visitors will be able to journey back to a time in
our provinces history when heavy horse-power was still relied onin
pioneer-era industries such as agriculture,forestry, mining, and
road construction.
The McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre, will be hometo four horses
year-round. The exhibit will includea barn, carriage shed,
paddocks, and pastures. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy
wagon rides in summer and sleigh rides in winter. Starting next
year, the Zoo plans to bring in a mare and foal as seasonal
additions to the exhibit for the summer months.
Many Manitobans have never had the opportunity to see a heavy
horse team in action, so I expect this to be a very popular exhibit
and memorable experience for our visitors, said Dr. Brian Joseph,
Director of Zoological Operations, Assiniboine Park Zoo.
Flame and Ice, a pair of Percherons, are the first two horses
selected by the Zoo for the exhibit.Percherons, a breed
traditionally used as both freight and farm horses, were one of the
first breeds brought to Canada and are known for their strength,
stamina, and tireless work ethic. The Zoo
is in the process of identifying a second pair ofhorses for the
exhibit.
In the meantime, select Zookeepers will continue with special
training, learning how to harness, drive, groom, and feed the
horses so they are ready to care for these gentle giants in their
newhome at the Assiniboine Park Zoo.
The McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre is expected to open later this
summer. Please watch the Zoo website and our Facebook page for
updates.
Did you know?In 1901, there were over 1.2 million heavy horses
hard at work on over 200,000 farms in CanadasPrairie Provinces. By
1951, only 304,000 remained, as horses were gradually replaced by
gasoline-powered machinery.
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Hours of OperationS = Summer hours continue until October 12W =
Winter hours begin October 13Y = Year-round hours of operation
Assiniboine Park Zoo S Open daily 9 am | Gates close 4:30 pm |
Zoo closes 5 pm*
W Open daily 9 am | Gates close 3:30 pm | Zoo closes 4 pm
Conservatory S Daily 9 am to 5 pmW Daily 9 am to 4 pm
The Park Caf (Qualico Family Centre)Y Daily 8 am to 4 pm
Nature PlaygroundY Daily 8 am to sunset
Pavilion Gallery Museum Y Daily 9 am to 5 pm
NEW! * ZOO OPEN UNTIL
8 PM EVERYWEDNESDAY
IN JULY
Wednesday, July 1 Childrens activities, live music, fireworks,
and more!
Showtimes: 8:30 pm to 10 pmFriday, July 3 Streetheart
Friday, July 10 Ultimate Escape (Journey tribute band)
Friday, July 17 Liona Boyd
Showtimes: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
July 12 The Walle Larsson Band
July 19 Soren Reiff
July 26 Will Donato
August 2 Marc Antoine
August 9 Richard Elliot
August 16 Steve Oliver with Mae Losa
Questions or comments about this publication or the information
contained within it may be directed to:
55 Pavilion Crescent Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 2N6
PH 204 927 6000 F 204 927 7200
[email protected]
Assiniboine Park Conservancy Board of DirectorsOur volunteer
Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders whose
affection for Assiniboine Park translates into a deep sense of
responsibility to our stakeholders. They provide valuable guidance
and essential connections to the communities we serve.
Hartley Richardson Chair
Don Streuber Vice Chair
Lloyd AxworthyGreg DoyleScott GillinghamDavid JohnstonSteve
Kroft
Diane RedskyHarvey SecterMike StevensPaul Vogt
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QUALICO FAMILY CENTRE:
A ROOM WITH A VIEWBook the Qualico Family Centre for your next
daytime or evening board or staff retreat, professional development
day, lunch and learn, or planning session. This unique venue offers
a convenient location, ample parking, full AV capability, and
in-house catering.
Contact our Events team to learn more.204 927 6060 1 877 927
6006 [email protected]
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MEMBERSHIP ATASSINIBOINE PARK & ZOOMembers enjoy unlimited
Zoo visits, discounts on Park programs, and so much more!
Experience your favourite parts of the Zoo as often as you like.
Make it a short visit or stay for the day its up to you!
Purchase your membership online at assiniboineparkzoo.ca! 204
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W I L D E S T
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Make their Wildest Dreams come true.On August 13,the Assiniboine
ParkConservancy will give 1,000 children and families a
once-in-a-lifetimeZoo experience.
Please make a gift in support of Wildest Dreams.
1. CALL 204 927 60292. ONLINE at assiniboineparkzoo.ca3. IN
PERSON at the Zoo in the month of July.
Proceeds support initiatives that help makePark and Zoo programs
accessible to childrenin need throughout the year.
Partner Organizations
Open daily from 8 am to 4 pm in theQualico Family Centre.
NEW SUMMER MENU!
Its patio seasonat the Park Caf!
COMING SOON!
Zookeepers Sean and Sarah with Flame and Ice, future residents
of the McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre.
Showtimes: 7 pm to 8:30 pmThursday, June 25 Winnipeg Pops
Orchestra
Thursday, July 16 Ron Paley Big Band
Thursday, August 13 Ron Paley Big Band
Symphony in the Parkfeaturing the Winnipeg Symphony
Orchestra
June 28 | 2 pm to 3:30 pm
CANAD INNS PICNIC IN THE PARK
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