Mayor's October Event Boosts Winnipeg Performing Arts

Winnipeg's Mayor Scott Gillingham announced a fundraising Mayor’s Ball on October 5 at the RBC Convention Centre to support the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Manitoba Theatre Centre, and Manitoba Opera. These organizations, crucial to the city's cultural fabric, are recovering slowly from pandemic setbacks, facing reduced ticket sales and operational challenges. The event aims to bolster community support and celebrate Winnipeg's performing arts resilience amid ongoing recovery efforts.