MayWorks 2009 is ready to offer Winnipeggers its commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike in word, song, theatre and film.

One of its first offerings is a national tour of the production “GWG: Piece by Piece” – a tribute in music and video to the generations of immigrant workers (mostly women) who have worked Canada’s garment industry.

GWG: Piece by Piece plays at the Park Theatre on May 2. Doors at 1:30 p.m. with the show at 2:00 p.m.

On May 3 we have another afternoon concert Mostly Mandolins featuring Winnipeg’s Mandolin Orchestra. In the evening is the annual May Day Banquet.

More details can be found by picking the highlighted date on the calendar.