In honour of ten year's worth of shows the Route 10 Collective is bringing the music of Steely Dan to Brandon. Over the past decade a group of Onanole musicians known as the Route 10 Collective have staged a summer concert. The Collective consists of seasonal cabin dwellers and full-time residents of the Clear Lake area. Past shows have included The Last Waltz, Monterrey Pop Festival, Neil-fest, the Beatles White Album, Bob-fest, CSNY, Joni Mitchell, Clapton's Rainbow Concert and the Grateful Dead. Steely Dan is an American rock band founded in 1972 by core members Walter Becker (guitars, bass, backing vocals) and Donald Fagen (keyboards, lead vocals). Blending rock, jazz, traditional pop, R&B, and sophisticated studio production with cryptic and ironic lyrics, the band enjoyed critical and commercial success starting from the early 1970s until breaking up in 1981. Throughout their career, the duo recorded with a revolving cast of session musicians, and in 1974 retired from live performances to become a studio-only band. Rolling Stone Magazine has called them "the perfect musical antiheroes for the Seventies". Steely Dan's most popular records include: Can't Buy a Thrill, Pretzel Logic, Countdown to Ecstasy, Katy Lied, The Royal Scam and Aja. Songs like Reeling in the Years, Rikki Don't Lose That Number and Black Friday will be given the full Route 10 Collective treatment with a horn section, sparkling vocals, and stinging guitars. This year's version of The Route 10 Collective are: Natalie Bohrn, Iain Edye, Murray Evans, Ingrid Gatin, Tyler Lischynski, Moon Carter-McDermott, Cam McKillop, Colton McKillop, Logan McKillop, Dave Oakey, Gerry Perkin, Alana Levandoski, Eric Roberts, Dustin Smith, Don Sullivan and Pat Sullivan. Date: Wednesday, October 16 - 7:30pm @ The WMCA. Tickets are available at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium Box Office, or by calling 204-728-9510.

“Jake’s Gift” is proudly presented by the Royal Canadian Military Museum (RCA Museum) based at CFB Shilo, Manitoba.  Jake’s Gift is a moving story of a WW2 veteran’s reluctant return to Juno Beach and powerful tribute to our veterans. This surprisingly funny drama has received rave reviews and has captured the hearts of Canadians across the country. Juno Productions recently celebrated the 12th anniversary of the first public performance of “Jake’s Gift”. It has been performed over 871 times. Jake’s Gift plays at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at Brandon University School of Music 270 – 18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba Friday, October 18th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 (students) and $25.00 (adults). Tickets may be purchased at: Ted Good Music – 747 – 10th Street, Brandon, MB Brandon University School of Music – 270 – 18th Street, Brandon, MB Or by phone at the RCA Museum, (204) 765-3000 ext. 3570 or 4563.

The Evans Theatre opens for the season (September to April) this weekend. Two different movies will be featured including A Dogs Purpose and A Dogs Journey. All proceeds from the opening weekend will be shared among three local charities: Brandon Humane Society, Funds for Furry Friends and Strays That Can’t Pay. The Evans Theatre is located on the campus of Brandon University, in the George T. Richardson Building).  All seats are only $6. A Dog's Purpose: Friday Sept. 20, 7:30 PM Saturday Sept. 21, 6:30 PM A Dog's Journey: Saturday Sept. 21, 9:00 PM Sunday Sept. 22, 7:30 PM Note special times on Saturday. A link to other upcoming movies can be found here.

The five world-class illusionists that make up this mind-bending theatrical production are touring Canada, following a record breaking run in Toronto. Don’t miss this incredible show to entertain the entire family on a Canadian national tour for the first time! Tickets for Champions Of Magic, locally presented by Pepsi, are on sale September 13th, with venue pre-sales for Keystone Centre subscribers starting September 12th, and can be purchased online at tickets.keystonecentre.com Pre-sale will be available starting at 10am on Sept 12th at tickets.keystonecentre.com with promo code: ILLUSION. (source: Keystone Centre Newsletter)

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.