Pantages on Park would like to welcome everyone to their art show on Saturday, November 19th from 6:00-7:30pm at their location on 1360 Park Avenue. Check out their displays of hair transformed into Winter Wonderlands and enjoy some beverages and snacks. They will have tonnes of free swag bags to giveaway as well as other goodies! Come for the art stay for the wine and cheese! The staff is looking forward to seeing you there!  

Brandon Wheat Kings Why not spend a night at the rink watching future NHL'ers like Kale Clague, Tanner Kaspick and Nolan Patrick. The Wheat King's birthday pack includes: 8 child tickets, 2 adult tickets, a medium Pizza Hut pizza and an Autographed Birthday Card! Call their office at 726-33535 to place your order, or for more information. Fun Time Pottery Their Party Packages includes: an instructor for the painting portion of party, Each child's work of art will be glazed and fired to a durable food-safe finish, B.Y.O.C. - Bring your own cake, snacks, drinks etc.as they have a fridge and freezer for your convenience. They also do face painting for an additional fee. Minimum of 5 children per party. http://www.funtimepottery.net/party-packages Fun-n-Games An extremely popular birthday destination spot in Brandon. Their most popular package includes 50 tokens per child, 2 slices of Dominos pizza and a slushie, and the private use of of one their party areas for 1.5 hours. You can bring your own cake and they will supply everything else...plates, candles, and cutlery. A minimum of 5 kids is required and parents can attend for FREE, unless additional food is required. Weekday pricing is slightly cheaper than weekend parties. https://www.facebook.com/FUNNGAMESHQ/     PlayTime They take care of the plates, cups, cutlery, napkins, and entertainment. Inside their 9,000 square foot entertainment facility, they have several different party packages available for you to select from. Many packages include the use of one of the two themed party rooms for one hour, a pitcher of pop, and choice of a slice of pizza or hot dog per guest. Upgraded packages include the use of one of the two themed party rooms for one hour, unlimited fountain pop, and choice of pizza and/or hot dogs. Party guests will enjoy exploring the ropes, tunnels and slides aboard their gigantic jungle and ship themed play structure. There is also electronic games and table gaming space, including dome hockey, foosball and ping pong tables. http://www.playtimebrandon.com/parties Thunderbird Bowl They have 5 great birthday packages to choose from. A huge benefit for most parents is that Thunderbird Bowl looks after all the little things so you don't need to. They take care of all the preparation, decorating, cooking and entertaining during the party. Best of all is that they clean up after you leave. A sample birthday package (Spare Birthday Package) includes 1 hour of 5pin or 10pin bowling, an hour in a reserved party room, choice of personal one-topping pizza, chicken dinos/fries, or hot dog/fries. Drinks are included with the meals. You also get time in the Play Planet and loot bags. https://thunderbirdbowl.ca/birthday-party-packages/ Sportsplex You can rent one of their party rooms (minimum of 1 hour) and enjoy a public skate or swim for $2 a person! Bring your own food, cake, etc. or order one of their Birthday Party Packs from the Concession, as noted below. Please note that children under the age of 7 will need to be accompanied by an adult in the water. Booking is easy. Just contact the Sportsplex at 729-2470 and they will try their best to find a date and time that works for you. BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKS Hot Dog & Small Slush or Drinking Box (8 people minimum) $4.00/person Cheeseburger & Small Slush or Drinking Box (8 people minimum) $5.00/perso http://thesportsplex.ca/book-a-party YMCA With swimming, the gym, and a spaceship bouncer, the YMCA has many options to select from. Birthday parties can be booked at the Member Services Desk or online. They run Saturday and Sunday afternoons. When booking you will have the option to choose between a swim or a gym birthday party. Both options give you the use of their party room. There are two different swim party's to choose from: Party 1: Swim from 1:00 – 2:30 and use of the Multipurpose Room from 1:00 to 3:30. Party 2: Swim from 4:00 – 5:30 and use of the Multipurpose Room from 4:00 to 6:30. Bouncer Party The Bouncer Party includes the use of the gymnasium with the bouncer from 2:00 – 3:00 and use of the Multipurpose Room from 2:00 – 4:00. http://www.ymcabrandon.ca/programs/birthday-parties/     Albert's Bistro Cost is $15 per person and includes the use of all activities: mini-golf, rock climbing wall, playground and basketball hoops. Each child receives 2 slices of pizza and a drink. The best part about having your child's birthday party at Albert's is that as the children are completing their round of mini-golf, the parents can be enjoying some of Brandon's best prime rib. Michaels Themed parties for up to 8 guests are based on age and include options like dinosaur adventure, pretty princesses, superhero squad and more. Included with the birthday party package is the craft supplies, blank invitations and thank-you notes for up to 8 guests, a drawstring party bag for the guest of honor, a team member to lead activities, and the use of their classroom. You are required to provide your own snacks/drinks/cups/plates, etc if required. http://www.michaels.com/birthday-parties.html Landmark Cinemas Birthday parties are for children 13 and under and a minimum of 6 kids is required to book a party. A few different package options to select from. Their Superstar Package includes child admission, snack pack, a Landmark Cinemas Cast Member to assist with your party, reserved seating and a FREE “next visit” movie pas for the birthday child. Add-Ons include cotton candy and hot dogs. For an additional $2 per child, you can also receive the use of their birthday party room for one hour following the movie where you will be supplied with utensils, napkins, paper plates and two refillable pitchers of fountain beverage or water. https://www.landmarkcinemas.com/brandon/parties   Additional Options for Consideration: Looking at hosting a backyard party? Tag'Em Mobile Laser Tag in Brandon is the newest and hottest entertainment in mobile kids parties. They also offer a variety of inflatables like human foosball, an extreme obstacle course and slam dunk basketball. Next call Pizza Hotline and take advantage of one of their many bulk Pizza Deals and you have a very easy to plan and execute birthday party. If you're interested in having your child's party in the evenin and looking for something a little different, then check out Brandon Bouncy Castles & Inflatables. They offer an inflatable movie screen projector and sound system which can turn any backyard into an old school drive-in with ease. Enjoy a movie under the stars. Project photos, videos, music videos, or even your own party...

Now we will break this article down into four areas of the City of Brandon, North (anything over the 18th Street bridge) Downtown ( Between 1st to 18th Street and between Pacific and north side of Victoria ) Central / South ( Between 1st to 18th Street and between south side of Victoria and Richmond ) West ( anything west of 18th street to the Victoria Inn) This will be part 2 of 2 – Central / South and Downtown CENTRAL / SOUTH (Between 1st to 18th Street and between south side of Victoria and Richmond ) Entertainment Keystone Centre / Westman Communications Place – Various small to large concerts and shows will visit the Keystone Centre Keystone Hotel – features bands once in a while plus dancers and karoake on during the summer months VLTS Keystone Hotel – several machines and food and beverage service 7 days a week Smitty’s Sportsline Lounge and VLT’s – located at Shoppers Mall Brandon and good service and food and beverages 7 days a week Boston Pizza – has a handful of machines in the lounge Eat Pita Central – someone should really install some lights in the parking lot but other than that it is a good option Pita Pit – been in business for a few years and a wide variety of toppings and as well smoothies Wendys – open until midnight Pizza Hut – has a very good lunch buffet and of course pick and delivery 5 Guys – located at Shoppers Mall Brandon and pretty good quality, however not very affordable Joe Beevers – Very different menu however great bar / pub food Tastee’s – great burgers and ice cream also open from about March to October Blu – going through a current transition of ownership ( kind of like Joeys and Earl’s ) Brown’s Socialhouse – been open for about 2 years a good franchise from BC and has a good APP and bar menu Smittys Lounge and Restaurant – great apps and meals in the lounge and a top end breakfast you can’t go wrong The Keg – still one of the best in Brandon, always consistent for decades Huggy’s – excellent pizza, soup and pasta buffet on Wed and Friday’s at lunch Kims Chinese –actually pretty nice inside with a smaller limited buffet Applbee’s – good value and good portions A & W - Tim’s - Gondola Pizza – Pizza Place - Qdoba – Subway – McDonalds – Burger King – KFC / Taco Bell – Dairy Queen (seasonal) - Food Court at Shoppers Mall Brandon – Pizza Pizza and Boston Pizza – Coffee Culture – Joeys Only Seafood – Wah Lee Chinese – Forebidden Flavors – Charlie Biggs Chicken DOWNTOWN ( Between 1st to 18th Street and between Pacific and north side of Victoria ) Entertainment Evans Theatre – located at Brandon University, some different movies that you won't find in mainstream theatres Suds Bar – also located at BU, a smaller venue that can hold upwards of 150 people and all forms of music that will normally appeal to university students Double Decker – a wide variety of local and national singers and bands will appear weekly at the Decker The Dock on Princess – comedy nights and at times some bands will appear live on Rosser at the Dock. Prairie Firehouse – new to Brandon and does a good job in bringing live entertainment to downtown VLTS Chicken Delight – has three VLT’s in a back room Crystal Hotel – dozens and dozens of machines and reported some of the best pay outs in the city Bus Station – yes you read correct the bus depot has a few machines in the restaurant Knights Inn – used to be the Canadian Inn has dozens of machines however do not expect any service or get a drink or any food it is a very basic operation EAT Pizza Express – people always say when they leave they miss the Pizza and for sure Pizza Express is one of those places people will miss Marino’s Pizza – also another excellent pizza and pasta and more options Komfort Kitchen – is the talk of Brandon with an excellent breakfast buffet on Sundays get their early for better parking options Little Italy Pizza – open late til 3 am and has been in Brandon for decades and a great option for your pizza and pasta options Benny’s - brand new to downtown and a very good menu and it is only 2 pages so it makes choices easy Chicken Delight – c’mon spend 200 bucks and clean the outside of this place up or at least dust it the food is ok and the buffet is cheap Romana Pizza – almost known nationally as people always talk about it…great for take out or pick up. Double Decker – not open at lunch anymore but a good bar menu The Dock on Princess – features Manitoba homegrown food and a very good menu and good value Prairie Firehouse – a very, very unique menu featuring local and Manitoba foods Ukrainian Cuisine – rave reviews in the Mall downtown, worth a trip for something different and new Chilli Chutney – people are always impressed with the East Indian food choices Wildflower Café – sorry I do not know anything about this place Robin’s Donuts – Subway are located in the downtown region If I missed the odd business I am sorry some places are hidden and we attempted to cover the city as best as possible.   Darryl Wolski

I think every weekend these words are mentioned all over the city. Now having lived here for over 25 years lots of things have come and gone however The 40 and Houston’s are a few that have stood the test of time. Now we will break this article down into four areas of the City of Brandon North (anything over the 18th Street bridge) Downtown ( Between 1st to 18th Street and between Pacific and north side of Victoria ) Central / South ( Between 1st to 18th Street and between south side of Victoria and Richmond ) West ( anything west of 18th street to the Victoria Inn)   This will be part 1 of 2 – West and North   NORTH Entertainment The North 40 – the name says it all for mostly the 40 and over crowd that love Helix, Prism, and Trooper. However sometimes newer acts that are touring will stop at the 40. North Hill Inn – Karoake on Wednesday and Sunday nights maybe not the best place to go on a first date, put it that way. Decades ago this was the cool place to be.   VLTS North 40 – Lots and lots of machines to choose from and the bar is open normal hours North Hill Inn – 5 machines and don’t bank on ordering any food and you might get bar service Smitty’s Trans Canada – 4 machines in the back and food and drinks served 7 days a week Eat Boston Pizza coming soon behind McDonalds Chalet Trans Canada – Years ago I know people would love breakfast at this place however over the years it would be safe to say it needs a coat of paint at the least. Pizza Hut - Subway – A & W – Mc’s – Quizno’s - Tims are all on the Trans Canada Smittys – always solid and large menu of items Husky & Humpty’s – also maybe don’t go on your first date Beef & Barrel – Have to admit the first time I was thinking are you kidding however without a doubt one of the hidden gems in the city with amazing food quality. They could use a few TV’s. Montanas – Great value and good for b day parties and before Wheat King games McDonalds, Subway and Starbucks at the Coral Centre no new food operations being opened in the near future in this area Patches – not sure I have ventured in the doors but supposed to be pretty decent value and quality Lee’s Chinese – Sergio Lee and his wife are now gone however still one of the best Chinese Buffet’s in the city. Trails West – Typical menu with a pretty good breakfast and lunch crowd Lady of the Lake – Homemade types of food and as well a great selection of desserts Alberts – almost forgot sitting behind the Lakeview Inn is a very busy place and overall very good menu and the atmosphere is ok overall WEST END Entertainment Houston’s – located on Victoria at the Royal Oak Inn does a very good business on Thursday and Saturday nights. Over the years Papa Roach and Buckcherry have performed. VLTS Victoria Inn – dozens of machines and good food and drinks available plus open very late Echo / Royal Oak Inn – also dozens of machines and bar and food available late as well Kam Lung – 10 machines and closes early and some food and drinks available until only 9pm  or 10pm EAT Victoria Inn – love the brunch on Sundays and a decent menu with overall pretty good value and great appetizers Royal Oak Inn / Echo Restaurant & Wine Bar – amazing pizza’s and a cool laid back place to hang out with friends…..good decorating Houstons – has a very good steak sandwich and fries deal at lunch of Fridays for 8 bucks so cheap and good value Chilli Chutney – East Indian food the location has had many other business’s over the last 2 decades lets hope this works for these people Astoria Pizza – is at Clemenson’s on Rosser Ave and only pick up or delivery.  Overall the pizza is ok not sure it is the same quality as when it was on Vic and 26th Kam Lung Chinese – in my opinion has fallen off a bit since Sergio Lee and his family sold it… the buffet is ok and overall it gets a passing grade Fired Pizza – different menu of “street food” and pizza this is a much better option than Vern’s Pizza Mum’s – amazing breakfast and a very busy place for breakfast and lunch Pizza Hotline – really good value you can buy like 4 large pizzas for 30 bucks Sushi Hut – I have only been once and it seems to do an ok business McDonalds – Subway – Tims all located in the West End

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