Chatterbox Spring 09

Written by Staff

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The latest events, promotions and info on Winnipeg Women Magazine and our advertisers.

Around Town...

Eye on the Arts
Studio Publications and Total Print and Communications are proud to support CNIB’s 10th Annual Eye on the Arts Benefit Auction on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Enjoy a premier evening of beautiful art, live auctioneering, dinner and music. Tickets are $50. Preview: 5 p.m., dinner: 6 p.m., live auction: 7 p.m. Event proceeds support CNIB programs and services for Manitobans living with vision loss. For tickets, to preview art, or for more information about the auction, visit www.cnib.ca/eyeonthearts or call CNIB at 774-5421.

Honouring Local Humanitarians
The Manitoba Museum’s 5th Annual Tribute Dinner is taking place on May 14. The dinner, one of the museum’s largest fundraising events, pays tribute to accomplished, local philanthropists. This year’s sold-out event will honour Winnipeg humanitarians, and mother and daughter duo, Babs and Gail Asper.

Spring
Spring Shows
Peppertree Fashions’ 10th annual Bouquet of Fashions show is on April 14 at 7 p.m. The show will feature colourful spring looks with prizes, draws and a special gift for all who attend. Call 837-2435 for more info. Other Peppertree fashion shows of note: Spring Sensations at the Grant Memorial Baptist Church, April 23, 7 p.m. Call 989-6740 for more info. Celebrate Spring at Shrine House on Wilkes Ave. Call 772-9091 for info.

Women’s Enterprise Centre News
The Women’s Enterprise Centre has a new workshop series for women looking to learn how to develop a business plan. The seven-part workshop tackles the topic of writing each section of a business plan and will be running in March and April. You can pre-register and the cost is only $20 a session. Find out more about the whole run of spring workshops and seminars offered by the centre at www.wecm.ca.

Closet Case
Jack Kovnats, former manager of California Closet, is pleased to announce his new showroom, Closet Works, located at 1079 Wellington Ave. All previous warranties will be honoured. Call 488-9632 for more information.

Fairy Grad-Mother
Buttercup Beauty Bar has started an initiative to help out grads-to-be that don’t have the funds to fully shine on their graduation day. The Fairy Grad-Mother program has Buttercup donating make-up services and collecting donated dresses for graduating students. Visit the store at 402 Academy Road to drop off dresses or call 488-6920 for more information.

Women Business Owners
The Women Business Owners of Manitoba are hosting a “Tulips and Tea” event supporting Osborne House on April 19 at The Fort Garry Hotel. The annual Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards are also coming up on May 21 at The Fairmont. Tickets are $60 and $90 respectively, and are available by calling 775-7981 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Show-Stopping Shoes
Step into spring with fabulous new footwear from the likes of Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, Donna Karan and Calvin Klein. Opening April 3 at 2025 Corydon Ave, My Beautiful Shoes promises to bring a new, high-service shoe-shopping experience to the city (not that we need more incentive to fill our closets with these high-end lines.) The grand opening event runs from 10 am to 8 pm.

Support System
Sophia’s Boutique at 836 St. Mary’s Rd is now stocking the TAB Bra—a revolutionary design which takes unnecessary stress off your shoulders and is better for your lymphatic system.

It's in the bag...

Bags Rituals in hair and skin has brought in a line of funky, eco-friendly handbags and make-up cases. Uniquely constructed from magazines and newspapers, the fully functioning bags are finished with an environmentally friendly coating so they’re durable and water resistant. From cute clutches to “Mag Bag” totes, the line is designed by Los Angeles’ artist Dahli Coles. Check out the different styles in stock at 701 Pembina Hwy.

Bags photo by Grajewski Fotograph Inc.

Enter and WIN!

Merle Norman’s Makeover
The Merle Norman boutique at 884 St. James St. has undergone a makeover since Shannon LeGrange and Colleen Headland bought the store last fall. The revamped interior, a recent customer service award, all-natural mineral makeup and one-on-one consulting make the boutique a must-visit.

You could win this fabulous prize package from Merle Norman:
• a complete pampering facial service of your choice
• a makeover using Merle Norman’s new spring colour collection Pretty Charming!
• a $200 gift certificate

To enter, visit our Contests page.

Congratulations to last issue’s winner:
Brenda Thibeault was treated to an evening of opera with the Canadian Tenors.