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

Meandher Creek Pumpkin Patch, located in Oak Lake, opens for the season tomorrow at noon. They offer a variety of fun family ticketed attractions including an air cannon, corn trails, a duck race, horse-drawn hayrides, a haunted barn, mini golf, and a zip-line. Gate admission is only $6 and includes access to numerous attractions like the giant corn box, a giant bale pyramid, a giant sand box, and pictures with the pumpkins. Parking is free and a concession is available on weekends. School tours are available Thursdays and Fridays while birthday parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Location: off Trans-Canada Hwy., north on PR 254, west on Road 53N, and watch for signs. For more information on the Meandher Creek Pumpkin Patch please visit their website or Facebook page.