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Air Date: 02/9/2011 on UMFM 101.5 FM
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by: Andru Valpy, & Natty Somers
Air Date: 02/9/2011 on UMFM 101.5 FM
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Web: http://wakeupwinnipeg.com/
Become a FaceBook Fan: http://www.facebook.com/wakeupwinnipeg
Rebroadcast: 2/16/2011 on CJUM 101.5 UMFM - 6:30 AM
We started this week’s episode of Wake Up Winnipeg off with local concert announcements compiled by Natty and I and focused on the multiple shows hitting our city within the next few months.
Some shows that Natty and I discussed are as follows:
02/09/2011 – 12:00 AM - Dregs Café & Gallery located in Osborne Village– Open mic night 02/10/2011 – Chris Carmichal – Park Theater – 8:00 PM
02/11/2011 – The Sadies – WECC – 8:00 PM
02/12/2011 – Motorhead – Burton Cummings Theater
02/17/2011 – Heart – MTS Centre
02/19/2011 – 02/20/2011 – 02/21/200 – Al Simmons – Festival Du Voyager
02/23/2011 – The Goo Goo Dolls – Pantages Play House
02/24/2011 – Serena Ryder with Melissa Etherige – Pantages House
02/26/2011 – Plants & Animals – Pyramid Cabaret
02/27/2011 – Hey Rosetta – Pyramid Cabaret
03/10/2011 – Howie Mandell – Mc Phillips Street Station Casino
03/19/2011 – Henry Manx – WECC.
03/19/2011 – Born Ruffians – Park Theater.
02/11/2011 – The Sadies – WECC – 8:00 PM
02/12/2011 – Motorhead – Burton Cummings Theater
02/17/2011 – Heart – MTS Centre
02/19/2011 – 02/20/2011 – 02/21/200 – Al Simmons – Festival Du Voyager
02/23/2011 – The Goo Goo Dolls – Pantages Play House
02/24/2011 – Serena Ryder with Melissa Etherige – Pantages House
02/26/2011 – Plants & Animals – Pyramid Cabaret
02/27/2011 – Hey Rosetta – Pyramid Cabaret
03/10/2011 – Howie Mandell – Mc Phillips Street Station Casino
03/19/2011 – Henry Manx – WECC.
03/19/2011 – Born Ruffians – Park Theater.
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| Mayor Sam Katz speaking at the State Of The City address |
Also on this weeks show, we discussed the recent state of the city address, which occurred on February the 4th at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.
It was during this speech that Mayor Sam Katz announced his vision for a future Winnipeg.
Included in this speech were the results of campaign promises that were announced during the October 2010 civic elections.
In what was described as a neck and neck competition, Mayor Katz focused his attention on public safety in which he envisioned a safer city.
In what was described as a neck and neck competition, Mayor Katz focused his attention on public safety in which he envisioned a safer city.
During his 7th annual address to the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, the mayor announced the graduation ceremony of 200 Winnipeg police cadets, and the hiring of 58 additional police officers that he expects to reduce crime within the perimeter.
The mayor also used his time to share that the newly launched Winnipeg police helicopter had been put to use earlier in the week, though police officials are staying tight lipped about the newly purchased helicopter, stating only that it has been launched.
Included in his vision, Mayor Sam Katz announced his vision of Winnipeg as a premier shopping destination with the launch of the new Ikea furniture store, and the recently announced purchase of Zellers retailers to US retailer Target.
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| Target has announced plans to come to Canada. |
But what came to a surprise and shock to some in attendance was the announcement of the 2014 CFL Grey Cup coming to the newly built Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium that is being built on the University of Manitoba campus.
“And won’t it be great when Canada gathers together, in Winnipeg, for the 2014 Grey Cup in our new state of the art stadium”.
The announcement was met with confusion from CFL officials who have not yet discussed plans past the 2012 festivities. In order for a city to host a Grey Cup, it must be awarded to them in a ceremony hosted by the Canadian Football League.
In next week’s episode, Natty and I will be sitting down with Mayor Katz to discuss this topic and more in our second annual coffee meeting at city hall. We have opened up our inbox at info(at)wakeupwinnipeg(dot)com for your thoughts on this topic, and have opened the doors for your questions for Mayor Sam Katz.
Alternatively, you can tweet us at http://twitter.com/wakeupwinnipeg or find us on Facebook and post your questions on our wall.
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| View of the 94th CFL Greycup in Winnipeg, Nov. 19, 2006 |
Mid show, we heard from Vancouver based band Said The Whale, with their track Fish and Stars II.
Also in this week’s episode, Natty and I reviewed Superbowl XLV and expressed our thoughts on the Bridgestone half-time show that featured The Black Eyed Peas, Slash and Usher and was produced by Manhattanite Ricky Kirshner.
Though this is Kirshner’s fifth Superbowl production, critiques and fans of the popular NFL event have criticized the event from steering away from years of classic rock after Janet Jackson’s infamous wardrobe malfunction in 2004. Some fans have called the show “confusing, uneventful” and “The worst Black Eyed Peas show ever seen”.
A top tweet on the topic expressed the following:
rgiraldi “God - never in my life have I wanted @kanyewest to interrupt a performance more. #superbowl #blackeyedpeas”
Some, including myself, noted that the use of auto-tune was unnecessary during the performance. Natty on the other hand had seen the Black Eyed Peas on their recent Winnipeg excursion and was quick to come to their defense, stating that their performance at the MTS Centre was nothing like their show on Sunday.
Fans were also disappointed to hear Christina Aguilera stumble over the lyrics to The United States National Anthem. Aguilera says she flubbed a line as she belted out the national anthem at the start of the Super Bowl on Sunday night after getting lost in the moment and losing her place.
In what was supposed to be sung as “O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming,” she instead repeated an earlier line, with a slight variation.
In a statement released after the game, Aguilera said:
“I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through,”
Despite the negativity and technical errors, Fox reported viewership of the halftime show averaged to one hundred and eleven millions viewers with one hundred and sixty two point nine total viewers overall for the Superbowl, making it one of the most watched program in television history.
Also making NFL history was the size of the halftime stage, with reports listing it as one of the largest stages built for the performance. Worth noting was the amount of creativity in the “Tron” theme, with dancers and performers being lit up by LED lighting while choreographing to the Black Eyed Peas, Slash and Usher on platform stages.
We ended episode 64 with local band The Weakerthans with their track “One Great City” and reminded you of our contact information (which may be found below).
Be sure to tune into Wake Up Winnipeg next week as we bring you our second annual interview with Mayor Sam Katz from city hall. If you would like to ask the Mayor a question, please be sure to e-mail us or visit our website at http://wakeupwinnipeg.com/
We’ll see you next week, and thanks for listening.
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