On November 14, 15, and 16, 35 students from Vincent Massey High School will channel their inner “Revolting Children” as they bring Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical to life. The show, packed with high- energy dance numbers, catchy songs, and side-splitting humour, will run at 7:30 nightly on the Westman Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) stage. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning musical revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With the book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world. Matilda, played by Shelby English, is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents (Kobe Lim and Jocelyn Roney) but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey (Jordan Koroluk). Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however — the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull (Cameron DeGroot) hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be school pupils’ saving grace! The production is directed and produced by Nancy Pitcairn and Brittany MacDonald, and choreographed by Brittany MacDonald, with costumes by Karen Rogowsky, and vocal direction by Laura Lamb. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $12 for children 12 years and under. Tickets can be purchased in person at the WMCA box office, online at www.wmca.ca, and over the phone by calling (204) 728-9510.

Due to "extreme weather conditions and road closures", The Friends Don’t Let Friends Tour Alone Tour featuring Dallas Smith and Dean Brody has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 13. The announcement was made a short time ago on the Keystone Centre's Facebook Page.  Doors for the concert on Sunday will open at 6pm, and the show will begin at 7pm. "All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled show, Sunday, October 13; and tickets will not need to be exchanged." For additional information please visit this link.

Canadian country music singer and songwriter Tebey will be bringing his "The Good Ones Tour" to Brandon's The 40 on January 24th, 2020. His single "We Shook Hands (Man to Man)", released in 2003, became a charted country radio hit in the United States and Canada. Other notable singles include Somewhere in the Country, Wake Me Up,  Denim on Denim, Who’s Gonna Love You, and Alone Together. As a songwriter, notable artists have recorded his songs including One Direction, Fifth Harmony, FLO RIDA, Justin Moore, Big & Rich and Emerson Drive. Special guest Matt Lang will open the show. Lang recently was the winner of the second annual SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. Ticket Information: Pre-Sale: Oct 1st-4th (password protected) @ $20 +GST Regular Sale: Oct 4th @ $20 +GST online through eventbrite or in person.

Test your limits like never before! Grim Acres Scare Away Cancer will be sure to take you beyond the limits of fear! Featuring three on site, indoor haunt attractions, including a new addition: "Phobia", a blackout maze located in 2000 sq feet of closed off, panic inducing, soul shattering darkness! You may survive the maze, but will you survive what awaits you at the end of the tunnel? Phobia is now located on the east side half of the kids CarnEVIL barn. Also, be sure to revisit their original abandoned haunt, "The Awakening", a three floor, terror filled house that is guaranteed to make you scream! You never know what is lurking around each corner. "Beyond Darkness", their biggest, brain busting, gut wrenching, panic inducing fearfest, featuring 13 theme rooms! Each one complete with your biggest nightmares come to life! On site, they also have a cemetery, a graveyard, outdoor kids laser tag zone provided by Muddy River Enterprises, live music entertainment on stage, concessions area, photo area, and so much more! Admission is free, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society are accepted and greatly encouraged. On site security will be there, no alcohol or drugs are permitted. Grim Acres is not responsible for any loss of property, and visitors assume all risks on site. Event dates: Oct 24th to the 27th, from 6-11pm. No scare hour from 6-7pm only! Kids CarnEVIL from 6-9 pm.

"The tribute-style show allows music fans to get a taste of live music given the reality that, in most cases, the actual artist would not be affordable/available to perform in smaller communities and venues". The 40 is playing host to Wannabe Presents: Spice Girls - The Reunion, a tribute band complete with five ladies with English accents and platform shoes, on November 20, 2019. The event is just one of several tribute concerts scheduled to hit venues across Brandon this season. Route 10 Collective presents THE MUSIC Of Steely Dan Date: Wednesday, October 16 @ 7:30 pm Location: WMCA Outlaw Country presents Tributes to Johnny Cash & Waylon Jennings Date: Friday, October 25 @ 7:00 pm Location: WMCA TURN BACK TIME CHER Tribute Show Date: Friday, October 25 @ 9:00 pm Location: The 40 Rave On: A Buddy Holly Tribute Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019 @ 3:00 pm Location: WMCA Supertramp Tribute Date: December 21st, 2019 @ 9:00 pm Location: The 40 Classic Albums Live Presents: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers "Damn the Torpedoes" Date: Wednesday, February 26 - 7:30pm Location: WMCA HOTEL CALIFORNIA: The Original Eagles Tribute Date: Friday, May 1 - 7:30pm Location: WMCA