If you're looking to take a drive and check out some of the most discussed and popular restaurants and drive-ins in the province you need start following the Manitoba Small Town Drive-ins Review Facebook group. They recently shared a map of 154 dining destinations in Manitoba. The Facebook page is run by Stephanie and Kerry and since August of 2020 the couple has been driving all over rural Manitoba trying local restaurants and drive-ins and providing feedback on their visit. Group members are also encouraged to post pictures and positive reviews of their own experiences. The inclusion of the map is a great resource to assist followers locate a local hidden gem during their travels.

The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba is proud to host a new exhibition, entitled In Process, featuring Brandon-based youth artists Angelica Campbell Elizalde, Catrina Onyshko, Anthony Conales, and Robyn E., all of whom are in the process of developing their professional art practices. The exhibition will be featured in the AGSM’s Community Gallery from Thursday, July 28th to August 19th, 2022. Focused on the creative processes of emerging artists, In Process highlights their personal approaches to artmaking, as well as the way in which each faces various social, political, and personal issues in their lives. From participation in the exhibition Before I Go To Bed Tonight (Winter 2022), to commissioned work in the AGSM’s gift shop, each artist demonstrated initiative in pursuing an arts-based career path by seeking out professional engagement with the AGSM. While the artists vary in their media, their works interweave to create an exhibition that highlights not only the final product, but also the process of their creativity. Finished acrylic paintings hang beside sketchbook drafts, which document each artist’s personal art practice. This exhibition was curated by George Phillips, the AGSM c uratorial assistant.An emerging artist himself, his primary goal was to highlight the talent of young artists in the Brandon arts community. “I was interested not just in the artist's finished works, but also their development from an idea to the execution, and the parallels of that process to the development of the artists themselves. We chose young, enthusiastic artists specifically because of the initiative they have already shown at the AGSM, and it is an understatement to say it’s a pleasure to see what they’ve been doing with this platform.” The opening reception will be held in-person on Thursday, July 28th at 5 PM. The public is invited to an in-person tour of the exhibition each Wednesday afternoon between 1 P.M. and 2 P.M. Private tours may be arranged on Saturdays by contacting info@agsm.ca before noon on Tuesday. The AGSM would like to thank the Kayes Family Fund, the City of Brandon, Young Canada Works, the Manitoba Arts Council, and Canada Council for the Arts for their continued support of the AGSM’s exhibitions and programming.

Brandon's fastest growing and most talked about event, Food Truck Warz returns to the Keystone Centre for 4 days this September. Organizers (BDNMB.CA) will be bringing the best street food vendors (26) from across the province including several new trucks who will be making their first appearance at our event. There will be something for everyone...from BBQ to BeaverTails and from pasta to poutine. Returning favorites include Smoked & Sauced, KYU Grill, Walleye Wagon, and Miss Tiny's Jamaican to name a few. Select Shows will also be on-hand for the entire 4 days with a variety of amusement rides for both young and old. Hours of operation: Sept 15th– 4 pm to 11 pm Sept 16th – 11 am to 11 pm Sept 17th– 11 am to 11 pm Sept 18th- 11 am to 6 pm Food Truck Warz will once again support a number of local non-profit organizations including Westman Dreams for Kids and Pawsitive Communities. This is a family friendly event. Event information can be found at the following link: www.foodtruckwarz.com. Daily Admission: $5 per person, *Children 12 & under free Vehicle Parking: FREE Cash only accepted at the gate for admission. *Event will be subject to public health orders and venue protocols in place on the date of the show.

The 40 is taking it back to the 90’s with Wannabe – A Spice Girls Tribute Presents: The Reunion Tour. The event takes place on Thursday October 13th, 2022. Tickets go on sale starting Wednesday July 13, 2022 @ 10am at the front desk of the Travelodge Brandon, The 40 bar (cash only), or online through eventbrite.ca. Advance tickets are $20 +GST. The show is an 18+ only show, please have ID’s ready at the door, no refunds for paid tickets.

UJU Videos (y-OO h-OO, sounds like “you who”) is excited to announce the production of a new series of games and activities in Brandon beginning August, 2022. The search is on for talent in Westman to join in the fun. UJU Videos co-creator Jennalee Burch, a teacher with over 11 years of international experience, will be heading the project in her hometown. “I’m so excited to bring this opportunity home to Brandon. This is the chance for Westman students to be involved in a creative and fun project that will be seen by millions around the globe.” Burch will be creating a new series of movement based ‘Brain Breaks’ for the 2022-2023 school year. Westman students will have the opportunity to be a part of the new ‘UJU Crew’ showcased in the upcoming videos. “We love making these videos, we pride ourselves in making fun resources for any classroom. To see the growth in our channel in such a short time is really rewarding and we know we are just scratching the surface. The need for quick, fun, movement-based energizers is growing and they are needed in all classrooms regardless of what content the teacher is teaching.” Any interested students between the ages of 4 to 18 years old are welcome. To receive more information about this opportunity, those interested should check out the UJU Videos website for more information, www.ujuvideos.com. Those interested in participating must fill out the posted registration FORM in advance. It is FREE to audition, all participants MUST be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian at all times. UJU Videos welcomes all participants regardless of background, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders and orientations, and all other groups protected by the Human Rights Code. About UJU Videos: What began as creating online physical education lessons for elementary students at a private school in the Dominican Republic has turned into an educational resource enjoyed by millions around the world. UJU Videos are fun and engaging movement based educational activities that are free and available to everyone on YouTube. In just two years, UJU Videos has gained over 40,000 subscribers and over 7,000,000 views from over 50 different countries. Check out www.ujuvideos.com for more information.