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CTV News
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Ninette Fair to mark 70th anniversary this weekend
The Ninette Fair is marking a major milestone this weekend. June 13 and 14 will mark the 70th annual Ninette Fair. It will be an event that has something for everyone to enjoy while showcasing the fair's history. 'When you look at fairs nowadays, you look at small towns, communities, everything seems to be shrinking and it's getting harder to put these events…When you can hit something like 70, 75 (years), it's amazing. Not only for the people that are putting it on, but for the community as a whole because it means that in a community of a couple hundred people, it's surviving,' said Bryan Podworny, the president of the Pelican Lake Ag Society, which hosts the fair. Podworny said when the fair started, it was an agricultural fair, focused on everything from livestock to growing crops. That trend will continue this year with nine different horse competitions as well as a youth cattle show. Games like the three-legged race and an egg toss will just be a sample of the entertainment that people can enjoy. Ninette Fair A horse racing event at the Ninette Fair. Uploaded June 11, 2025. (Bryan Podworny) There will also be bounce houses, musical acts and a kids exhibit, which will showcase all the kids' talents, from art to cooking. Friday night will feature a teen dance and the traditional roast beef dinner will also be making a return, as it was sidelined during the pandemic. 'The other cool thing that we're bringing back again, a little nostalgic as they used to do it, is the king and queen farmer. We're calling it this year the Ag Olympics. People are going to have to muscle up and do some farm chores and (compete) for some prize money.' It wouldn't be a fair without a parade as well, with Podworny noting the parade was amazing last year and he expects much the same this time around. Ninette Fair Parade Bagpipers playing the in Ninette Fair Parade. Uploaded June 11, 2025. (Bryan Podworny) Gates to the fair open up at 4 p.m. Friday and getting onto the grounds is completely free. Podworny said the only things people have to pay for are food and beverages. He thanked all the volunteers who have put in so much hard work to make this event possible and he is excited to see everyone show up to enjoy it. 'If it wasn't for the volunteers, we would be nowhere. So a massive thank you goes out to them for helping us out.'
Korea Herald
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Prokofiev's satirical opera 'The Love for Three Oranges' to make full-production Korean premiere
Korea National Opera, dedicated to introduce 21st-century works, promises vibrant fusion of global, local talent 'L'Amour Des Trois Oranges,' or 'The Love for Three Oranges,' a satirical opera by Ukrainian-born composer Sergei Prokofiev, will get its first full-scale production in Korea more than a century after its 1921 premiere in Chicago. Adapted from an 18th-century play by Carlo Gozzi, the opera blends absurdist comedy, fairy-tale fantasy and biting political satire. A melancholic prince, cursed by the witch Fata Morgana to fall in love with three oranges, embarks on a surreal quest to find these magical fruits. When he opens them, each orange reveals a princess. Two die of thirst; the third, Princess Ninette, survives. After magical and political mishaps — including a case of mistaken identity and a kidnapping — Ninette and the prince are finally reunited. 'We chose this piece to bring joy to opera lovers, rather than presenting something overly serious or weighty. At the same time, we are committed to introducing 21st-century operas to broaden the repertoire,' said Choi Sang-ho, artistic and general director of the Korea National Opera, at a press conference Monday at the Seoul Arts Center. 'Though its fairy-tale structure and satirical humor may initially feel unfamiliar, audiences will quickly be drawn in by its unique charm,' he added. The upcoming Korea National Opera production promises a vibrant fusion of global and local talent, featuring an international creative team, rising Korean vocalists on the international stage and the national opera company's own soloists, as well as American mezzo-soprano Karis Tucker in the role of Princess Clarice. Originally written in French, the opera has previously been performed in Russian, German and English. However, the Korean production will remain in French, partly to accommodate the cast's familiarity with the language. Returning to the podium is Felix Krieger, who led the opera company's production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' last year. He will conduct the Korean National Symphony Orchestra. 'In Prokofiev's imaginative world, the music draws from many different musical languages,' said Krieger. 'It weaves together elements of traditional classical music, modernist experimentation and both poetic and grotesque qualities.' Stage director Lorenzo Fioroni, known for productions at the Nationaltheater Mannheim, Staatsoper Berlin and Luzerner Theater, brings his imaginative vision to this surreal opera under the theme of "a theatrical machine that tells fairy tales for adults" in tandem with set designer Paul Zoller and costume designer Katharina Gault. Fioroni reimagines the prince's quest for three magical oranges as a fantastical road trip, incorporating video footage shot on location on Korean urban streets. 'Korean streets have a surreal, fairy-tale quality that perfectly suits the opera's world,' Fioroni said, adding that he and Zoller have created a highly visual production that integrates fantasy elements with complex technical effects. The cast features two alternating ensembles. On June 26 and 28, bass Choi Woong-jo will perform as Le Roi de Trefles, with tenor Kim Young-woo as the prince. On June 27 and 29, the roles will be performed by bass Kim Il-hoon and tenor Shin Hyun-sik, respectively. 'L'Amour Des Trois Oranges' will be staged June 26 to 29 at the Opera Theatre of the Seoul Arts Center. The performance on June 28 will be livestreamed via Naver TV. Ticket prices range from 20,000 won to 150,000 won.
Korea Herald
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Prokofiev satirical opera 'The Love for Three Oranges' to make full-production Korean premiere
Korea National Opera, dedicated to introduce 21st-century works, promises vibrant fusion of global, local talent 'L'Amour Des Trois Oranges,' or 'The Love for Three Oranges,' a satirical opera by Ukrainian-born composer Sergei Prokofiev, will get its first full-scale production in Korea more than a century after its 1921 premiere in Chicago. Adapted from an 18th-century play by Carlo Gozzi, the opera blends absurdist comedy, fairy-tale fantasy and biting political satire. A melancholic prince, cursed by the witch Fata Morgana to fall in love with three oranges, embarks on a surreal quest to find these magical fruits. When he opens them, each orange reveals a princess. Two die of thirst; the third, Princess Ninette, survives. After magical and political mishaps — including a case of mistaken identity and a kidnapping — Ninette and the prince are finally reunited. 'We chose this piece to bring joy to opera lovers, rather than presenting something overly serious or weighty. At the same time, we are committed to introducing 21st-century operas to broaden the repertoire,' said Choi Sang-ho, artistic and general director of the Korea National Opera, at a press conference Monday at the Seoul Arts Center. 'Though its fairy-tale structure and satirical humor may initially feel unfamiliar, audiences will quickly be drawn in by its unique charm,' he added. The upcoming Korea National Opera production promises a vibrant fusion of global and local talent, featuring an international creative team, rising Korean vocalists on the international stage and the national opera company's own soloists, as well as American mezzo-soprano Karis Tucker in the role of Princess Clarice. Originally written in French, the opera has previously been performed in Russian, German and English. However, the Korean production will remain in French, partly to accommodate the cast's familiarity with the language. Returning to the podium is Felix Krieger, who led the opera company's production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' last year. He will conduct the Korean National Symphony Orchestra. 'In Prokofiev's imaginative world, the music draws from many different musical languages,' said Krieger. 'It weaves together elements of traditional classical music, modernist experimentation and both poetic and grotesque qualities.' Stage director Lorenzo Fioroni, known for productions at the Nationaltheater Mannheim, Staatsoper Berlin and Luzerner Theater, brings his imaginative vision to this surreal opera under the theme of "a theatrical machine that tells fairy tales for adults" in tandem with set designer Paul Zoller and costume designer Katharina Gault. Fioroni reimagines the prince's quest for three magical oranges as a fantastical road trip, incorporating video footage shot on location on Korean urban streets. 'Korean streets have a surreal, fairy-tale quality that perfectly suits the opera's world,' Fioroni said, adding that he and Zoller have created a highly visual production that integrates fantasy elements with complex technical effects. The cast features two alternating ensembles. On June 26 and 28, bass Choi Woong-jo will perform as Le Roi de Trefles, with tenor Kim Young-woo as the prince. On June 27 and 29, the roles will be performed by bass Kim Il-hoon and tenor Shin Hyun-sik, respectively. 'L'Amour Des Trois Oranges' will be staged June 26 to 29 at the Opera Theatre of the Seoul Arts Center. The performance on June 28 will be livestreamed via Naver TV. Ticket prices range from 20,000 won to 150,000 won.
CBC
23-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
'1 lake, 1 boat' policy intended to keep invasive species out of Pelican Lake sparks concerns from businesses
Social Sharing New boating regulations at Pelican Lake are raising concerns among some business owners, who say the changes may drive visitors away from the southwestern Manitoba region during the crucial summer tourism season. Dorothy Bright, who co-owns a gas station in Ninette, says her business has already taken a hit since the Rural Municipality of Prairie Lakes introduced new rules aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels. She said she's seen a 31 per cent drop in sales compared to this time last year. If things continue to get worse, she doesn't know if her business will survive. "They've locked up our lake," she said. "The tourists aren't coming because they've heard." The RM's new "one waterbody watercraft" bylaw means boaters who want to use Pelican Lake can't use their watercraft in other bodies of water without inspection and decontamination. The municipality's aquatic invasive species prevention plan includes a $100 seasonal fee for motorized watercraft and $25 for non-motorized vessels for residents, who will receive a decal that will "confirm that the watercraft is declared a one-waterbody watercraft," the bylaw says. Visitors will have to pay a $40 inspection fee before they're allowed to launch boats on the lake. To enforce the new system, which officially came into effect May 5, more than 20 lake access points have been blocked, and an inspection station has been set up in Ninette. Boat launch gates are now open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The municipality says the rules are necessary to protect the lake's ecosystem and the long-term viability of tourism. But Bright worries the fees will drive people to visit other lakes, where they can access the province's free aquatic invasive species inspection program. "None of the other lakes are locked down," she said. "We are the only ones with this exorbitant fee." Lake health a priority: reeve Prairie Lakes Reeve Darren Seymour says the RM has spoken with other regions impacted by aquatic invasive species, and found that prevention is key. "We certainly don't want to impact our businesses locally. We don't want to deter travel," Seymour said. "But if we were to contract [invasive species], that would be detrimental to our businesses as well, and it would be detrimental to the ratepayers around the lake who own the cottages." Invasive species like zebra mussels have become a concern elsewhere in the province. North of Pelican Lake, Parks Canada has banned the use of motorized watercraft on Clear Lake this year, in an effort to curtail the spread of the invasive species, which was first discovered in the province in 2013. Zebra mussels have since been found in Cedar Lake and Lake Manitoba, as well as Clear Lake. Seymour said there's no sign of zebra mussels in Pelican Lake yet, but the RM is monitoring for them. He said there's been buy-in from the Prairie Lakes community on preventing the spread of invasive species in Pelican Lake, with 219 permits for motorized watercraft and 182 for non-motorized vessels sold locally. The program is currently being paid for entirely by the fees paid by lake users, and will cost an estimated $120,000 to $140,000 for inspections, staffing and infrastructure, including a newly built inspection shed and barrier installations, said Seymour. The initial work to get the program off the ground has relied on a volunteer group, Friends of Pelican Lake. Seymour says the members of the group have not been publicly named due to personal attacks on social media. "We're doing everything we can to keep the cost down for the fisherman that's travelling here, to protect the businesses. We're doing everything to keep the cost down for the local ratepayer as best we can," Seymour said. But not all municipalities around Pelican Lake are on board with these plans. The RM of Killarney-Turtle Mountain, which borders about a third of one side of the lake, has declined to participate in the access control program. Two boat launches fall along the boundary between the two municipalities, but Seymour says the risk of non-compliance is minimal. "Is one or two boats going to get in, or a few boats going to circumvent the program and get in at those locations, possibly?" Seymour said. "One or two boats is a small fraction of the boats that are adhering to the program and going through it." The RM of Killarney-Turtle Mountain said in a statement it supports aquatic invasive species education and prevention, but is not prepared to implement access restrictions on the lakes within its jurisdiction. Economic fallout Meanwhile, businesses like E&J Bait say they're feeling the effects. Owner Eric Evans says business has dropped dramatically compared to last year. From May 1 to May 20, sales of seasonal boat launch passes were down 85 per cent, daily passes were down 89 per cent, and overall sales dropped over 80 per cent, he said. "With the chains and gates up, it has a bad outlook on the town, and it's potentially keeping people away and causing them to go elsewhere," Evans said. He believes education, rather than restrictions and fees, would be a more effective solution. "I just feel like this, the whole mitigation plan, is going to affect the town more than I think they realize," Evans said. Bright agrees, saying the municipality should find a way to make the program free to encourage more people to participate and learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species. She wishes the community had been a bigger part of the conversation before the program was implemented. "The community as a whole is, they're supportive, they understand that the lake is important, but we also understand that economically this hurts," Bright said.
TimesLIVE
13-05-2025
- General
- TimesLIVE
‘Ninette's War' looks at France and her inhabitants in a time of war and its attendant horrors
Ninette's War: A Jewish story of Survival in 1940s France John Jay Profile Books John Jay met his book's subject — an elderly, titled grande dame — at a charity lunch, and in the course of conversation she began to tell him about her past. In 1939 she was the sheltered, spoilt daughter of a secular, wealthy, Jewish banking family living in Paris. But over the next six years their life was going to change in ways they could not imagine. Ninette Dreyfus' father considered himself more French than Jewish, but was in for a rude awakening as the latent anti-Semitism of his compatriots, combined with their rapid capitulation to the invading Nazis, meant an escape from the capital to the unoccupied regions further south became their only hope of survival. Many, if not most, French Jews who stayed behind would later be shipped east to the concentration camps. The family first went to Marseilles, where the Dreyfus parents did their best to protect their daughters — Ninette was the younger — from what was happening. Ballet lessons and golf continued with, in Ninette's case, the normal teenage angst over pimples and potential boyfriends. But the war was moving closer and so the family moved on to Cannes, which was briefly in the hands of the Italians. But as the Allies began their reconquest of Europe and the Nazis became more determined to ship Jews to the camps, it became imperative to escape further, leaving France by a perilous route. Plenty of other European Jews had a much worse experience of war than the Dreyfus family, cushioned as they were to some extent by their wealth, though the Nazis took whatever they could get their hands on. But Jay has made extensive use of Ninette's teenage diaries and they paint a fascinating picture of a time of unimaginable horrors that were bubbling just below the surface. He has also made use of many other sources, so many that the wealth of detail often gets confusing. Large numbers of people are named — friends and relations of the family — and it becomes difficult to keep track of them and their fates. And Jay's use of language is somewhat unusual. He refers to the exodus of Jews and others from Paris early in the war as 'the exode' and those who took part as 'exodians' — words that don't appear in my dictionary, though their meaning is clear.
