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RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Standup photo - Local artist Rene Marriott from Studio 3 painting , paints upcoming festival Nuit Blanche and its hosts at announcement of the recipients for this years - Host it funds provided through Downtown Biz Monday at the Forks. In 2017, Host It funds are supporting the following festivals and events: BBQ & Blues Festival Carbone Canada Day Music Festival & Block Party Heritage Winnipeg Doors Open I AM Interstellar Rodeo Manitoba Arts Network Rural & Northern Juried Art Show Manitoba Culture Days Nuit Blanche July 31,, 2017