BOB Mornings with Mike & Matt | 96.1 BOB FM Brandon Brandon Manitoba, September 27th, 2019 – There’s no turning back now. Everyone is gone for the weekend… iHeartRadio Canada’s 96.1 BOB FM is officially thrilled to reveal a brand new way to wake up in the Wheat City! BOB Mornings with Mike & Matt will take over weekday mornings starting Monday, September 30th at 6AM. “What could possibly go wrong?” questioned BOB program director Troy Scott, “who wouldn’t want M & M’s every morning?” Matt Gates joins Mike Lamb in the morning, moving from the drive slot after losing a bet he was pretty sure he’d win. Together Mike and Matt will wake up Westman with hits from 80’s, 90’s and whatever on the historic CKX-FM, the 1st FM stereo station in Manitoba. After Mike & Matt kick off BOB’s broadcasting day, the boys are followed by Amanda Navid on middays, and Darrian Wrightson who has failed upwards to drive from weekends. “We are so excited to be finally sharing a microphone (or two, if the budget is approved) in the mornings together. It’s going to be so much fun, and waking up to go to work with someone who’s already a great friend is a dream come true!” – Mike and Matt.

The weather cleared just in time for the Childhood Dreams Car Show held today at Meadows School. Hundreds of spectators had turned out by 1:00 pm to check out all the vehicles on display. Smoked & Sauced Mobile BBQ is on-site and they have DJ cranking out some tunes. The show goes today until 4:00 pm.

Brandon, MB - On Thursday, September 26th at 7:30pm, the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba will host a public reception for the launch of two exhibitions. Featured in the Main Gallery, “Okasan and Papi: Remixing Hybridity” by Kevin Ei-Ichi deForest, and in the Community Gallery, “Inter5ections,” by the participants in the 2018-19 Manitoba Arts Network's Rural Artists Mentorship Program. Kevin Ei-ichi deForest is a visual and multimedia artist. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Japanese and Swiss parents. He is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Visual and Aboriginal Art at Brandon University in Brandon, Manitoba. In the exhibition, a series of paintings pay homage to the memory of the artist’s late father, a Swiss-Canadian, and honour the influence of his Japanese mother who immigrated to Canada in the 1950s. Following the opening reception on Thursday evening, we will be hosting a free tour of the exhibition on Friday, September 27th at 12 noon. The artist will be present to discuss his work. Inter5ections, selected work of five artists from four Manitoba communities, all participants in the 2018-19 Manitoba Arts Network's Rural Artists Mentorship Program with mentor, Elvira Finnigan. The artwork of Inter5ections reflects five different approaches each artist has developed to express an individual point of view - as a woman, as a member of a community and in response to the physical and psychological world they live in.The group of five artists came together without knowledge of each other's practice. Through the mentorship process, they have become artist colleagues with a greater understanding of each other’s work. The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba is located at 710 Rosser Avenue, and can be accessed either from the Town Centre parkade, or from the first floor of the Town Centre Mall through the elevators near the library. Parking in the Town Centre is free for AGSM visitors. Gallery hours are: Monday 4:00PM - 9:00PM, Tuesday to Friday 10:00AM-5:00PM; Thursday 10:00AM - 9:00PM; and Saturday 12:00-5:00PM. (article submitted)

Looking for some new decor, or a unique gift for a special person? GO Creations May have exactly what you’re looking for! Gary Olmstead is a retired farmer, a Grandpa, steak BBQ’er extraordinaire, and jack of all trades!  His beautiful pallet wood decor has been working its way into homes, gardens and cottages all across the country!  There’s something for everyone, and he stands behind his quality workmanship! GO Creations (Gary Olmstead Creations) got its start 3 years ago as a part time retirement pastime. Using refurbished pallet boards as the basis for his designs, he incorporates metal, resin and/or other materials to create plaques, flower pot holders, miniature lantern poles, etc. Each is a unique western, nautical or gardening design, no two are the same! His creations are available at various craft sales throughout southwestern Manitoba or on Facebook under ‘GO Creations’.  

We are so excited to be joining BDNMB Food Truck Warz as Apple and Pine hosts this Fall’s go to urban market at the Riverbank Discovery Centre on Saturday September 14th from 11am-7pm and Sunday September 15th from 11am-4pm. Come and shop from over 30 local artisans! You can expect to see everything inspired, designed and curated with the uppermost quality and attention to detail by local Manitoba makers! Children’s clothing, art, jewelry, pottery, signs, fresh flowers, hand poured soaps, succulents, kombucha, crafted spirit kits and more! Mouse River Pottery, Bchic Design, Baltic Bros, Bones & Marrow Broth Company, Boho Soul Market , Prairie Blooms by Becky, Bohemian Rhapsody, Iron Age Welding and many more! Come meet and greet the talent behind the hard work and character of each and every local maker. Support  the writers, the artists, the craftsmen, the designers, the Manitoba makers and enter our FREE DRAW for a chance to win 2 VIP tickets to our Christmas Market! Follow along in our journey as Apple & Pine hosts this Fall’s go to market and let us bring the maker’s from across the province to your front door! You can find the full list of makers on our Facebook page, follow along on Instagram @appleandpinemarket for updates and check out our website www.appleandpinemarket.com