PERFORMANCE DATES
MAY 2012
May.12th,2012 … Ingrid D. Johnson & ” The Funky Fresh Crew’s” next live performance
EVENT: The Woseley Street Festival (evening concert)
TIME: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Center … 980 Palmerston Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 1J9
ENTRANCE FEE: FREE (DONATIONS WELCOMED)
APRIL 2012
Time for planning …
MARCH 2012
Come join me for a night of poetry,spoken word, music, and my story about learning to overcome childhood sexual abuse at …
LOCATION: AQUA BOOK STORE … 274 Gary Street
DATE: WED, MARCH.14th,2012
TIME: 7:30 p.m. til 9 p.m. (w/ intermission)
ADMISSION: $10.00
BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE BY PAYING THROUGH HERE.
Buy a CD at the show and help to support The Laurel Center’s individual Therapy program for women sexually abused as children with addictions. You will also help to cut down on their waiting list.
FEBRUARY 2012
* I will be acting as a moderator in The Manitoba Black Women of Congress 3rd annual Cultral Awareness workshop. Come check it out!
WHEN: Februrary.21st,2012
WHERE: The Viscount Gord Hotel, 1670 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba
Registration: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (register by January.30th,2012) Limited seating.
FEE: $60.00 or ($30.00 - Youths 25 and under and Seniors 55 and over)
Lunch and refreshments included.
JANUARY 2012
Deep in the creative process but looking forward to releasing some new songs and completing my new book this year, God willing.
DECEMBER 2011
No live shows for now .
Have a great Christmas and New Years! Stay tuned for some new things we are bringing out of our “closet” in 2012.
NOVEMBER 2011
No live shows (creativity time) .
OCTOBER 2011
No live shows this month! Busy making new songs.
New video “SO LONG” on the MUSIC page.
SEPTEMBER 2011
No live shows this month! We are open to Bookings. Contact us via e mail.
In the meantime, we are working on our upcoming projects (my debut album as a singer-songwriter). However, the compilation album “Wounded Soul” is still for sale .
Stay tuned for another NEW Music VIDEO and two NEW singles for sale, next month.
AUGUST 2011
August.28th, 2011
Benefit Concert for Africa
http://www.hot103live.com/events/Details.aspx?ID=241547
- WHERE
- Assiniboine Park - Lyric Theatre
- WHEN
- Sunday, August 28, 2011
- TIME
- 4 - 9 PM
It’s at Assiniboine Park’s Lyric Theatre on Sunday, August 28 from 4-9 pm. Join us for an amazing night of music, including performances from:
Ingrid D. Johnson & “The Funky Fresh Crew”
Ismailia Alfa, Magnum KI
The Black out City Kids
DJ Co-op
Flo
After Party
Bubba B The MC
and more…
We gratefully acknowledge the local musician who are donating their time to this cause.
All proceeds raised will support the Mennonite Central Committee and Red Cross’ African relief efforts. No entry fee is being charged, we will be accepting donations on site. All proceeds raised at this event will be matched by the Federal Government.
JULY 2011
New songs on the horizon … stay tuned! Feel free to book us for your upcoming community event.
JUNE 2011
NO SHOWS FOR NOW … BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD … BACK TO THE CREATIVE PROCESS!
MAY 2011
Sunday, May. 22.2011
PRIVATE VIDEO / SHOOT (THE ACADEMY)
*** CHECK US OUT ON THE MANITOBA ARTS COUNCIL TOURING DIRECTORY.
http://artscouncil.mb.ca/across-manitoba/touring-performances/directory/in-the-closet-productions/
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Saturday,May.7th, 2011S
6:30 9:30pm
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Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, 561 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg (in the “Alcove”)
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Shabbat, the day of rest and peace, comes to a close and continues a little into the week as we sing, learn, eat and enjoy each other’s company. Havdalah over candlelight and fragrant spices concludes the evening. A Jewish and interfaith gathering, all are welcome. Free; please RSVP to Bill Weissman, Bill Weissman, 452 3711 x456 or <bweissmann@shaareyzedek.mb.ca>.
King David, the sweet singer of Israel, who began the tradition of the Third Shabbat Meal. Ingrid D. Johnson will be performing with Frank Rizzuto (a member in her band “The Funky Fresh Crew”) |
April 2011
HOT 103 RECORDING For Children’s wish project.
March 2011
March.25th, 2011
COME OUT TO THE ACADEMY THIS FRIDAY !!!
I have a show coming up THIS FRIDAY night ( a 30 minute set) with my band “The Funky Fresh Crew”. I hope u can all make it out.
It’s “The Brewnos Awards” … Hosted by Broose at 92.9 KICK FM … ”Beer For Breakfast”
The show will be at The Academy Cafe in Osborne Village … off Stradbrook.Tickets are $10 at the door. My Books & CDs will be for sale. So feel free to purchase a CD and help women who have gone through childhood sexual abuse ( a portion of all CD sales will be donated to the Laurel Centre with a CD purchase.)
HERE is the line up of other bands playing that night as well.
930-10:00 Claire Still
10:15 -10:45 Radio Electric
11:00-11:30 Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew
11:45-12:15 Abstract Artform
12:30 -1:00 Noble Thiefs
Hope to see you there. 
It’s “The Brewnos Awards” … Hosted by Broose at 92.9 KICK FM … ”Beer For Breakfast”
The show will be at The Academy Cafe in Osborne Village … off Stradbrook.Tickets are $10 at the door. My Books & CDs will be for sale. So feel free to purchase a CD and help women who have gone through childhood sexual abuse ( a portion of all CD sales will be donated to the Laurel Centre with a CD purchase.)
HERE is the line up of other bands playing that night as well.
930-10:00 Claire Still
10:15 -10:45 Radio Electric
11:00-11:30 Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew
11:45-12:15 Abstract Artform
12:30 -1:00 Noble Thiefs
Hope to see you there.
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A PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT / LIVE MUSICAL CONCERT FEATURING …
INGRID D. JOHNSON & THE FUNKY FRESH CREW …
DATE: Saturday, March.5th, 2011 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
LOCATION: ELIM CHAPEL (MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM) 546 Portage (Back entrance)
“A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS … “
“Come with me (Ingrid D. Johnson) & my band “The Funky Fresh Crew” on an inspiring, creative, spoken word, musical, journey through confronting, coping with, and then learning how to overcome childhood sexual abuse with Christian Faith. It begins in sixth grade that leads to a long talk with school guidance counsellor & continues through adulthood, after leaving the child welfare system to embrace the trials of independent living.
Learn valuable lessons about forgiving others & respecting yourself.”
*** BOOKS & CD available for purchase.
*** ALL DONATIONS ( FOR ENTRY) WELCOMED AT THE DOOR.
FEBRUARY 2011
Practice only …
JANUARY 2011
Happy New Year!
DECEMBER 2010
Stay tune for more of our upcoming shows in 2011 … TBA. Have a great Christmas, New Years and holiday season!!!
NOVEMBER 2010
Hot 103 Christmas song recording
OCTOBER 2010
SATURDAY, October.23rd, 2010 8:00 p.m.
The Spence Neighbourhood Association 10th Anniversary benefit Concert
LOCATION: THE WEST END CULTURAL CENTER
Ingrid D. Johnson & The Funky Fresh Crew will be on at 8:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. performing spoken word along with some songs from the album WOUNDED SOUL VOL 1& 2
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 · 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Location: The Manitoba Museum (Winnipeg, MB)
More Info : Come enjoy live music, good food, drinks and a silent auction while supporting a good cause.
Musical Line-up: Jason Maas and The Lowers Companions
Ingrid D. Johnson and her band “The Funky fresh crew” on at 8:30 -9:15 p.m.
haLf man haLf eLf Tickets Available Soon. Last year, over 2000 Winnipeg women
spent the night in Emergency Shelters.Many of them didn’t have time to pack pajamas.
** Proceeds and donations from this worthy event will be used to supply these brave women
with pajamas, an item often overlooked by donations.
SEPTEMBER 2010
Practicing for our upcoming shows …
AUGUST 2010
Practice only.
JULY 2010
Practice only.
JUNE 2010
Ingrid D. Johnson, performance artist and bestselling
poet of Little Black Butterfly in Iridescent Sunlight, shares les-
sons from her journey in overcoming childhood
sexual abuse through poems and songs from her
new CD and book Wounded Souls. Joining Ingrid
is her band the Funky Fresh Crew. A portion of the
proceeds from CD sales goes to The Laurel Centre
& I.N. Network which helps women through the
trauma from childhood sexual abuse.
• Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium
Monday, June 7 at 7 p.m.
Ingrid D. Johnson performs ‘Wounded Souls’
MAY 2010
May.26th, 2010 at 6 p.m.
THE LAUREL CENTRE’s 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
to be held at the Fort Garry Place, Grand Ballroom
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Featuring: Guest Speaker: Jessica Holmes Comedic Entertainer & Improviser
a popular member of the long running hit, CBC’s Royal Canadian Air Farce.
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Celebrating the healing journey of our clients will be presented through
songs and poem by Ingrid D. Johnson of In The Closet Productions “A Voice for The Voiceless”.
http://thelaurelcentre.com/events/ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
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APRIL 2010
April.25th … 2:30 -3:30 p.m.
Catch Ingrid D Johnson’s live performance ( Spring Recital)
at The Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts
105 - 211 Bannatyne Ave
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MARCH 2010
PLANNING & PRACTICE (NO SHOWS)
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FEBRUARY 2010
“Lyfe For Haiti ” … A HAITI FUNDRAISER by Raw~Livin Records, NDU and Julijette Inc.
( CLICK ) BELOW FOR A LINK TO A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF ...
Ingrid D. Johnson & “The Funky Fresh Crew” LYFE for HAITI Fundraiser (FEB.16TH, 2010)
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FEBRUARY.16th, 2010 (TUESDAY)
Time: 7:00 - 10:30 (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Place: The Park Theatre (698 Osborne Street)
proceeds go to UNICEF in support of the relief effort for the people of Haiti
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FEBRUARY.16th, 2010 (Tuesday) & February. 19th (Friday), 2010 TBA
The MASSIVE Workshop
DATE: Tuesday, February.16th, 2010
TIME: 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Also Date Friday February.19th, 2010
Time 1:30 p.m.
Booth College in Downtown Winnipeg
447 Webb Place
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2P2
(204) 947-6701
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*** FEBRUARY.4th, 2010
Ingrid D. Johnson will be speaking / performing from 9:40 - 10 am at THE RED CROSS Youth Development Confrence “Power for The Positive” ( grades 7-12).
WHEN: Thursday, February 4, 2010
WHERE: First Lutheran Church, 580 Victor Street (Unfortunately, there is no parking lot so you will need to park on the street).
TIME: Full conference 9:30am - 3:00pm (Please feel free to join us for as much of the day as you have available).
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JANUARY 2010
Happy New Year 2010 !!! No Shows this month JUST practice, practice, practice with my band!!!
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December 2009
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!! Look out for more of Ingrid D. Johnson & “The Funky Fresh Crew” in 2010!!!
December.15th, 2009 Catch Ingrid D Johnson performing a Christmas Carol on Shaw T.V. and giving away a few “Wounded Soul” CDs.
December.13th, 2009 Ingrid D. Johnson will be singing Christmas Carols with The Praise and Worship team at her church Elim Chapel located at 546 Portage Ave (across from CBC ). Come check out the wonderful music … then, stay to hear GOD’s Word.
December.12th, 2009 Catch Ingrid D Johnson’s live performance ( Winter Recital) at The Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts
105 - 211 Bannatyne Ave between 3-4 pm
December.11th, 2009 7pm Catch Ingrid D Johnson performing live at AQUA BOOKS
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November 2009
Happy Birthday to me!!! No shows Practice, Practice, Practice for major events coming up.
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October 2009
* Show dates coming up in 2010 . Stay tuned … and drop us an e mail if you are interested in booking us.
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September 2009
* McNally Robinson Polo Park - September. 8th, 2009 @ 7pm
* THE WAG - September.12th, 2009 @ 8pm
August 2009
“The Funky Fresh Crew” established and practices for the CD release at The Winnipeg Art Gallery.
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July 2009
Prepare for The CD release of “Wounded Soul” and The Book launch of “Wounded Souls”"
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June 2009
* Dylan O’conners (Pembina Hwy) - June 18th, 2009
NDU’s CD release (opening act)
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May 2009
* The Manitoba Music Conseratory - May.31st, 2009
(Spring recital)