Historical Nightlife Tour: The Golden Era of Theatres, Dance Halls, and Nightclubs of Winnipeg August 10 & 24, 2011 |
Join local musician and author Owen Clark on a one-of-a-kind tour as he guides you through the streets of Winnipeg. You'll visit the sites of the Dance Halls, Night Clubs, and Theatres from years gone by. Winnipeg's "Las Vegas Strip" - Pembina Highway - where Winnipegger's danced the night away - at Jack's Place, the Highwayman, the Edgewater, and the Rancho Don Carlos. Visit the "Fort St. Music Row" where the National Theatre, The Orpheum, The Alhambra Dance Gardens, and the Stage Door Jazz Club entertained thousands from the 1920's to the 60's. You will take a drive down Annabella Street where musicians eked out a meager living performing in the brothels in the early 1900's. The tour features a video of vintage photos and music as well as Owen's personal anecdotes about the musicians, singers, and the nightlife in Winnipeg. |
Tour Schedule and Times:
- Tours run Wednesday August 10 & 24 from 1-4pm
Meeting Place for the tour:
- In front of the Travel Manitoba Explore Centre at the Forks Market (1 Forks Market Road), adjacent to the Johnston Terminal
Cost:
- $39.30 / adult including GST and fees
Seats must be booked in advance and are non-refundable and cannot be changed once booked
Full payment is due at the time of booking; we cannot hold seats without payment
Tour Includes:
- 3 hour guided Historical Nightlife Tour by Owen Clark
- Transportation by highway equipped motor coach
Where to Book:
- To book for the tour, please call Heartland Travel at (204) 989-9630 or toll free 1-866-890-3377
About Owen Clark
Owen Clark is a drummer, percussionist, vocalist, bass player, composer/arranger, historian, author, and radio announcer. He graduated from McGill University in 1971 and from Moorhead State University in 1974. Currently, he performs with the Owen Clark Band, the Owen Clark Big Band, and the Owen Clark Jass Group. He also freelances with many bands, singers, and performing groups in the Winnipeg area. He is also a recipient of the 2009 Manitoba Jazz Musician of the Year Award. He is the author of 'Musical Ghosts, Manitoba's Jazz and Dance Bands, 1914 - 1966' which was released in March, 2008. A CD 'The Owen Clark Jass Band' was released April 2009. He is also on the board of directors of the Manitoba Historical Society.
For more information on the tour, please call Heartland Travel at (204) 989-9630