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"Dining With the Pops For Literacy"

On June 8, 2017, The Winnipeg Pops Orchestra was proud to be the featured entertainment for a very special fundraising event, “Dining With The Pops For Literacy”

The evening was hosted by the Literacy Department at the John Howard Society of Manitoba, who partner with the National Peter Gzowski Foundation for the purpose of promoting literacy awareness. Peter Gzowski was a celebrity author, journalist and CBC Radio commentator, known for his daily show, “Morningside”. Upon his passing in 2002, a national foundation was formed to continue Peter’s legacy and passion for literacy.

Well known CBC Radio spokesperson, Shelagh Rogers, was the guest speaker and the 50 - piece Winnipeg Pops Orchestra providing the entertainment. The event was held on at the CanadInn Club Regent Event Centre.

Pictures from the Fundraising Evening

Club Regent Event Centre - June 8, 2017 - Photos Courtesy Dave Benson

Winnipeg Pops Orchestra, Event Tickets
  Welcome  - Keynote Speaker Shelagh Rogers   Dave Schmidt, Conducting the Winnipeg Pops Orchestra
Winnipeg Pops Orchestra Opening Number   Violins, hard at work   Violins, flutes and more...
A selection of Violas   Part of the Cello Section   Cellos, Woodwinds and more...
bass, for that low-down sound   The Trumpet Section   Trombones and French Horns
Woodwinds Galore   The Flute Section   The Deep Sounds of the Woodwind Section
Graham - Solo Vamp in Take 5   Cullen - Solo Vamp in Take 5   Robin - Solo Vamp in Take 5
Dave - Solo Vamp in Take 5   Merritt - Solo Vocal in New York, New York   Leo Receives a Certificate for 25+ Years

Our Schedule


Spring/Summer 2026


Bethania PCH
1045 Concordia Avenue - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Saturday April 18th, 2026 - 2:30pm
(Private Performance)

Riverview Health Centre
1 Morley Ave - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Thursday May 7, 2026 - 7:00pm
(Private Performance)

Manitoba Band Festival
Coronation Park
41 St. Mary's Rd. - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Saturday June 6th, 2026 - Time TBA
Free Public Performance

Lindenwood
Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 7:00pm
(Private Performance)

"70th Anniversary Concert"
CCFM - Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
340 Provencher Blvd - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Saturday May 30th, 2026 - 7:00pm
Ticket information to follow

Fall/Winter 2025


Lindenwood Terrace (Completed)
490 Lindenwood Dr E - Winnipeg, MB
Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 7:00pm
(Private Performance)

Villa Aulneau (Completed)
601 Aulneau St. - Winnipeg, MB
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 7:00pm
(Private Performance)

Krist Kindlmarket (Fort Garry Place Mall) (Completed)
85 Garry St. - Winnipeg, MB
Saturday, November 29th, 2025 - 3:00pm
Free Public Performance

Riverview Health Centre (Completed)
1 Morley Avenue- Winnipeg, MB
Thursday December 4, 2025 - 7:00pm
(Private Performance)

Fort Garry Mall (Krist Kindlmarket 40th) (Completed)
Fort Garry Place - 85 Garry St.
Saturday December 6, 2025 - 7:30pm

WPO Annual Christmas Concert (Completed)
Lutheran Church of the Cross
560 Arlington St. Winnipeg, Manitoba
Thursday December 11, 2025 - 7:00pm

Brightstone Colony Christmas Concert (Completed)
283 Red Deer Rd, Lac du Bonnet
Thursday December 18, 2025 - 6:00pm
(Private Performance)

 

 

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