Festival of Mandolins

Posted April 22nd, 2013

Ukrainian Labour Temple, Pritchard and Mcgregor
Tickets: $15 call 589-4397
Hosted by: Association of United Ukrainian Canadians

The Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians celebrated its 90th Anniversary in 2011. Manitoba’s oldest orchestra, predating the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, performs at the Ukrainian Labour Temple under the direction of Annis Kozub. The ensemble will present “Festival of Mandolins” an evening of music set in the historic Ukrainian Labour Temple.

Guest performers: Maritel Spanish Dance Ensemble with Baile Flamenco

Victor Jara: The Right to Live in Peace

Posted April 22nd, 2013

Cinematheque, 100 Arthur st. (at Bannatynne)
Tickets $6-$9 available online at www.winnipegcinematheque.com
Hosted by: Co-sponsored by Chile 40 years Organizing Committee, Cinematheque and Mayworks

September 11, 2013 is 40th anniversary of Chile’s coup d’etat. The coup and its aftermath saw countless human rights violations, and many people were tortured and disappeared. The film focuses on the life and art of Victor Jara, who was revered within Chile for his work as a singer-songwriter, theatre director, folklorist and political activist. With historical footage and interviews, the film describes the dramatic story of how Jara, rose to international prominence as a Chilean folk singer.

AUUC Spring concert

Posted April 22nd, 2013

Ukrainian Labour Temple, Pritchard and Mcgregor
Tickets $10 call (204) 589-4397
Hosted by: Association of United Ukrainian Canadians

Set in the historic Ukrainian Labour Temple in Winnipeg’s North End, the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians celebrates the arrival of spring in dance and song with the AUUC School of Folk Dance, Yunist Dance Ensemble and the Festival Choir under the direction of Vasylyna Streltsov with music by the Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra.

Solidarity Tour: From Windsor to Winnipeg

Posted April 22nd, 2013

Eckhardt Gramatte Hall, University of Winnipeg
For more information: solidaritytour.ca

Free event hosted by: The Stephen Lewis Foundation

The Stephen Lewis Foundation is touring from Winnipeg to Windsor with three HIV/AIDS activists from Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe to raise awareness about the AIDS pandemic. The tour will include a labour- community event to hear directly from the front lines of the AIDS pandemic from activists who are using inspirational and innovative grassroots efforts to affect change and turn the tide of HIV/AIDS.

Parecon Worker Co-ops: A New Way to Own Your Labour.

Posted April 22nd, 2013

Ram Wools Yarn Co-op, 989 Portage Avenue

Hosted by: Winnipeg Parecon Worker Council

Video presentations, open presentation and discussion about Parecon, demonstrations from Ram Wools Yarn Co-op. Reps from ParIT Worker co- op, Mondragon and Urban Eatin’ Garderners Co-op will be on hand. Music by Leonard Podolak. Snacks will be available.