Trapped in your cold dorm or apartment this winter? Need something to help keep you busy on top of all the studying you’re doing? This article contains a few events that are going on in Brandon and a couple of ideas for activities to do during the cold winter season. Winter can be a lonely time when the snow traps us in our residence and it’s hard to justify the energy to go out, but BU has a lot to offer if you’re in need of company.
Beading is a calming and relaxing way to keep your body moving while remaining mindful. The Indigenous People Center (IPC) has a beading group at 12 PM and 5:00 PM on Tuesday December 5th and December 17th. The Metis room has lanyard beading at 12PM on Mondays and Wednesdays, from December 2nd to 16th . Come find your new hobby or maybe even your new favourite lanyard. Don’t be discouraged if you lack gear, as materials will be provided.
The IPC has plenty more to offer students, with Drum songs Mondays at 3 PM, Ribbon Skirt making Thursdays at 1 PM, Crib Night December 9th at 5 PM (stop by the IPC to sign up), and Jigging lessons Thursday December 12th at 5 PM.
As for the arts, there is a piano ensemble concert on December 5th at 3:30 PM in the Lorne Watson recital hall, and the Brandon Conservatory Chorale Winter Concert on December 14th at 3 PM in the First Presbyterian Church (339 – 12 Street Brandon). Mozart’s the Magic Flute will be performed by BU’s Opera Workshop December 13 at 8 PM in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Finally, Neelin High School will be performing Charlie and The Chocolate Factory December 5th and 6th at 7 PM, and December 8th at 2 PM and 7 PM. Please check ticket prices and admission requirements before attending these shows, as some are not free to students.
On December 14th, the Keystone will feature the Brandon Gun and Collectables Show. This event will contain vintage and antique collectors’ items from across Westman, come down and check out what our local collectors have to offer.
For some other ideas, The Brandon Community Sportsplex’s iconic waterslide is back and operational. Fridays are $5, and it makes for a great group activity! Local cafe Chez Angela has Free Music Fridays, where performers come and offer the guests of Chez Angela any genre of music their hearts could desire. Please check Chez Angela out to see if any of their acts will entertain you. And, as usual, the Keystone Centre will be hosting hockey events.
Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas to everyone. Manifesting positive energy for everyone this holiday season!