Dauphin's Countryfest first round of 2017 artists were announced on Friday October 21, 2016. Confirmed entertainment this far, Thursday June 29: Doc Walker, Friday June 30: Meghan Patrick, Tim Hicks and Keith Urban, Saturday July 1: Luke Bryan and Sunday July 2: Johnny Reid. Rob Woloschuk, Promoter and Producer of Dauphin's Countryfest stated that since Friday's first round of artist announcements there has been a lot of "excitement and social media buzz surrounding this year's lineup". Between the three Countryfest stages (Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, MTS stage and Credit Union Corral Stage) there are about 40 acts to confirm in total. Rob Woloschuk anticipates the second round of confirmed artists to be announced before Christmas. Member tickets on sale until October 28, 2016. Tickets for general public (weekend and day passes) go on sale November 14, 2016 @ 9am. Ticket options include online purchase at www.countryfest.ca by phone 1-800-361-7300 or in person at the Countryfest office. Don't hesitate to get your tickets because with these incredible entertainers, they will sell out fast and be the hottest concert ticket this summer! You won't want to miss this year's Dauphin's Countryfest. Hope to see you at Canada's longest running country music festival, Dauphin's Countryfest June29 - July 2, 2017! Only 245 days to go, but who's counting? Initial Artist Announcement

Scare up some Halloween fun with these party ideas for adults in Brandon in and around Halloween 2016.                  

Promoters and the Keystone Centre are excited to report that Bryan Adams tickets are doing a very good business.  Currently 4,500 tickets are sold leaving the Keystone Centre with anywhere from 700 – 800 seats available. Keystone Centre General Manager Neil Thomson wants people to know a few things: great seats are still available and really almost any seat is a good seat in the building. Success of shows like this will perhaps open the doors for bigger artists such as Adams down the road. Tickets are available at the Keystone Centre box office or online: http://www.boxofficeticketsales.com/bryan-adams-tickets.aspx   Bryan Adams The Get Up Tour So Get Up and Get Out There! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016 Westman Place at The Keystone Centre, Brandon All Ages / Reserved Seating Doors: 7:00PM / Show 8:00PM

The East End Community Centre will be transforming the interior of their facility into a creepy Haunted House in celebration of Halloween. Inside the East End Community Centre's Haunted House, you will experience an in your face fear filled environment with true terror around every corner. Featuring spooktacular rooms, creepy creatures and terrifying live actors that will put you in the midst of terror unlike anything you’ve felt before. The Haunted House is a fund-raising event in support of the East End Community Centre. The event takes place for three days in October (28th, 29th, 30th). Sunday, October the 30th will feature a more kid friendly, less scary version of the haunted house. 2016 will mark the 2nd year for the event. Come face your fears and phobias this Halloween…If you dare!!!

Samaritan House Ministries is pleased to announce the First Annual Hungry Hearts Benefit Gala. As one of their signature fund-raising events to be held every year, Samaritan House Ministries has partnered with Sunrise Credit Union, the Victoria Inn, and the Assiniboine Theatre Company to host an evening to focus on “Hungry Hearts” in our community. Samaritan House Ministries is Manitoba’s second largest food bank and resource centre, providing an emergency shelter, women’s shelter, food hampers, education and training, and employment services at no cost to as many as possible. Thursday, November 3, 2016 Grand Salon, Victoria Inn Brandon Cocktails at 6:00 Featuring: Dinner Theatre starring Rick & Karen Chrest in A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" 3-Course Meal Silent Art Auction Dylan McDonald and the Secret Handshake Trio Door Prizes Tickets: $85 each or a table for $680 (until October 14) $100 each or a table for $700 (from October 15 until October 31) For more information, to sponsor, or for tickets: Call 204-726-0758 ext 3 Email hungryhearts@samaritanhouse.net Visit www.hungryheartsgala.net