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Festival of Mandolins

Posted April 24th, 2011

Ukrainian Labour Temple, Pritchard & McGregor
Tickets: $15
The Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians celebrates its 90th Anniversary in 2011.

The Mandolin Orchestra, one of Manitoba’s artistic treasures, performs at the Ukrainian Labour Temple as part of MayWorks. The Mandolin Orchestra is Manitoba’s oldest orchestra – it pre-dates the Winnipeg Symphony – and the oldest one of its kind in Canada. The Mandolin Orchestra, under the direction of Annis Kozub, will present “Festival of Mandolins” an evening of music that should not be missed. For more information contact: Ukrainian Labour Temple at 582-9269

Victoria Park 1919 Cabaret

Posted April 23rd, 2011

Ukrainian Labour Temple, Pritchard & McGregor
Tickets: $28

Hosted by Friends of Victoria Park this 1900’s style cabaret reminiscent of the Winnipeg General Strike era will take place in the Ukrainian
Labour Temple one of Winnipeg’s National Historic Sites. It will feature a variety show and a buffet supper. This exciting event kicks off an 8 year count down to the 100th anniversary of the General Strike in 2019.

Proceeds go toestablishing a heritage site to commemorate the national historic significance of the Winnipeg General Strike, the early laborers and the Park where they rallied. With comedian and emcee Paul Rabliauskas, magician Joe Kaufert and music by Dan Frechette, Emma Cloney, What’s Left and Three Blind Mice.

For tickets: Glenn Michalchuk 479-7026 or Sandra Gessler 770-9298. Tickets are also available at Winnipeg Labour Council 942-0522, Workers Organizing Resource Centre 947-2220 or Mondragon Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 91 Albert.

Building the A-Zone Co-op: 24 hour Marathon Fundraiser

Posted April 23rd, 2011

Mondragon, 91 Albert
A-Zone Co-op pledges accepted at 1-204-942-6994

MayWorks and CKUW 95.9 fm present the 2nd Annual “Building the A-Zone Co-op” 24hour Marathon Fundraiser.

Come and enjoy nonstop live entertainment for 24 hours with a webcast live at www.a-zone.org Please support co-op ownership of this unique
heritage building!

1919 Historical Bus Tour and Memorial Service for Mike Sokolowski

Posted April 23rd, 2011

Union Centre, 275 Broadway
Tickets $10.00

Free admission for mothers who are accompanied by children of any age.

Join our knowledgeable tour guides on achartered bus as they share details and answerquestions about the sites of interest that have a
direct connection to the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike. Learn about the life of Mike Sokolowski, the Ukrainian immigrant who was killed duringthe culmination of the strike on “BloodySaturday”, June 15, 1919.

The tour begins at the Union Centre and makes its way to the Vulcan
Iron Works when it all began. You will also visit Hell’s Alley where many of the marchers were beaten on that fateful day. Before returning to
the Union Centre, you will also bear witness to a memorial graveside service for Mike Sokolowski at 2:00pm at Brookside Cemetary.

For tickets contact: the Worker’s Organizing Resource Centre,
Mezzanine – 280 Smith Street, 947-2220; Mondragon Bookstore
and Coffeehouse, 91 Albert Street; The Park Theatre Cafe, 698
Osborne Street; Organic Planet, 877 Westminster Ave.

May Day Banquet

Posted April 23rd, 2011

Cocktails at 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:00pm,
The Fort Garry Hotel
Tickets: $30.00
Dinner and a political/ cultural programme and
dance. Cash bar.
For reservations and tickets contact Ken at 479-8089