News
2023
CBC Radio Noon interview — Sep. 19, 2023
We’re Manitoba famous! Volunteer Patrick Johanneson got to be the Voice of the Evans on CBC’s Radio Noon on Sept. 19, 2023. Here’s the audio link: A Brandon theatre is in need of volunteers
2022
Technical Difficulties — Sep. 18, 2022
We're ready; you're ready; but apparently our projector has hit the snooze button, looking for a couple more weeks of rest.
We're back! — Aug. 26, 2022
Movies will resume
Sept. 23rdOct. 21st! See you at the movies!
2021
Volunteer Mark Delmage passes away — Jan. 9, 2021
We are very saddened to say that Mark Delmage, our friend, fellow volunteer, teacher, pilot, mentor and familiar face of the Evans Theatre, died on Friday, January 8. Mark was part of the Brandon Film Festival family for nearly 50 years and led from the front, taught by the side, and pushed us from behind. […]
2020
Evans Spring Season Cancelled — Mar. 13, 2020
In order to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the volunteers of the Evans Theatre film programme have taken the difficult decision to cancel the Spring movie series. We thank our dedicated volunteers and our faithful audience for a great year so far, and we look forward to seeing you all in September 2020, when […]
2018
Catch some Golden Globe nominees at the Evans! — Dec. 6, 2018
The Golden Globe nominations have been announced, and guess what: You can check out some of them right here in Brandon, at the Evans! (Or, lucky you, you might have already seen some of them at the Evans.)
Coming Soon — Jan. 26, 2018
If you've been watching this site like a hawk, waiting for news of our February to April shows, you may have noticed that a couple of films have been removed from the list.
The Leisure Seeker postponed — Jan. 10, 2018
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we’ve had to remove The Leisure Seeker from our February program. We hope to be able to get it into the schedule at a later date. We’ll have a new film scheduled soon for the weekend of Feb. 2-4. Sorry about this, folks! We were looking forward to showing […]
Local doc: Powerhouse on the Prairies — Jan. 2, 2018
Coming January 6th at 2 PM: local filmmaker Craig Cesmystruk presents his latest MTS documentary, Powerhouse on the Prairie: Brandon University Bobcats Men’s Basketball, 1986-1989.
2017
March and April's program — Mar. 1, 2017
Here's what we have coming up in March and April.
50th Anniversary Film Festival — Jan. 16, 2017
2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Brandon Film Festival, which is the organization that presents the weekly film programme at the Evans. Come celebrate 50 years of film with us!
2016
Presentations at the Evans — Nov. 13, 2016
After a great turnout at the Evans Theatre in Brandon, director Graham Street and colleagues Shaun Cameron and Nate Bower were presented with mementos of their hard work by members of the XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum. Left to right are: Nate Bower; volunteer John Ball; Shaun Cameron; Graham Street; Don Berry, President, 26th Field Regiment […]
2015
Movies resume Jan. 8th — Dec. 2, 2015
We’ll be taking a break over December, and will return in January with more great movies and documentaries. Keep an eye on this site for details!
2014
New projector! — Sep. 9, 2014
Hey, look what showed up in the booth! A huge thank you to all our donors, sponsors, and our ever-faithful audience!
Thanks for a great season! — May. 2, 2014
Thank you to our audience for making our year a success! To give our volunteers a much needed break, we return with new movies in Sept. 2014. Check back in September for our exciting new movies! See you in the fall & bring a friend! — The Evans Theatre volunteers
2013
Two Brandon Films — Jun. 16, 2013
Update: Join us at 6:30 for a wine & cheese event before the shows. The documentaries will begin at 7:30, and there will be a Q&A session with the filmmakers afterwards. Cost: $10 at the door. Two Brandon documentaries premiere at the Evans on June 27th! Gossip in the Graveyard End of the Line
Art Auction Winners — May. 1, 2013
Thank you all for your participation in our fundrasing auction. Your support toward our updgrade is very much appreciated. Your participation helped us raise $2725.00 toward our Evans “Save our Screen ” campaign. Here are the winning bidders: Cartwright – Kim Bright Elkhorn – Community Futures Westman inc. Elgin – Community Futures Westman Inc. Lyleton […]
Art Auction — Apr. 18, 2013
A Save Our Screen event! Bid on signed, numbered, limited-edition William Hobbs prints!
Vote and Win! — Feb. 16, 2013
Vote for your favourite film, and you could win $500.00!
2012
Coming in January 2013 to the Evans — Dec. 22, 2012
Starting in January 2013, the Evans will be showing classic films on Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 PM.
Sellout Crowd at Warpaths Premiere — Nov. 10, 2012
There wasn’t an open seat in the theatre on November 2nd when the Evans presented the premiere of Warpaths. Thanks to our customers, we raised $1600.00 toward our upgrade! Photos courtesy Colin Corneau.
Warpaths: Every Town Had Soldiers premieres at the Evans — Oct. 24, 2012
Street Media Inc., in association with The RCA Museum, Canada’s National Artillery Museum, is proud to announce that the documentary, Warpaths: Every Town Had Soldiers, will be premiering at the Evans Theatre on November 2 nd 2012. The event begins at 7:00PM with a champagne reception – the screening of the documentary and a special […]
Husk — Aug. 17, 2012
Corey Redekop will read from his new novel Husk on September 21st, in conjunction with our show A Little Bit Zombie.
Save Our Screen — May. 15, 2012
Fundraising efforts have begun for the switch to digital projection. Please consider helping us to continue to bring quality film to Brandon.
The Post-Lifers to play at the Evans — Mar. 22, 2012
The Brandon Film Festival will be screening a short live action comedy/mockumentary film with Brandon connections. The Post-Lifers depicts a zombie infestation from the zombies' perspective.
2011
Special Event — If I Should Fall — Dec. 31, 2011
On Sunday, February 5th, 2012, the Evans Theatre will screen If I Should Fall, a modern documentary of what loss in war means through the eyes of the YouTube generation.
Meet the Film-maker — Nov. 20, 2011
Local film-makers are featured the weekend of December 2-4. Bevan Klassen will be at the theatre Friday Dec 2 to talk about his new feature film OF GAMES AND ESCAPES. Chris Beyette will join us Saturday Dec 3 to talk about the premiere of his new short film A TELL TALE HAUNTING. Both of these […]