Welcome to MayWorks 2014

Posted April 4th, 2014

Welcome to MayWorks 2014 and the Festival of Labour and the Arts. MayWorks is dedicated to the art and lives of working people. MayWorks celebrates this through artistic expressions and events that reflect the struggles, aspirations and dreams of working people.

May begins with one of the most significant celebrations for working people, International Working Class Day on May 1 and it is a fitting beginning for MayWorks.

This year is the 95th Anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike and there are three offerings to mark this occasion. The first is the launch of a new book about the Winnipeg General Strike. This is followed on Saturday, May 24 with a graveside memorial service for Mike Sokolowski one of two strikers known to have died because of the events on “Bloody Saturday” June 21, 1919. Culminating our special acknowledgement of this anniversary is a bus tour on Sunday May 25 of the locations synonymous with the Strike.

The passing of two activists: one local, Nick Ternette and one on the international stage, Pete Seeger requires special mention. Both were social and political activists who devoted their lives to the cause of working people. Both are honoured in the Festival. MayWorks 2014 is dedicated to Nick and on May 9 there is a tribute concert to Pete Seeger.

No introduction to the Festival would be complete without recognizing the importance of the union support we receive and the artists who have responded to be part of the Festival.
Whatever your interest we invite you to come and participate in the events that are part this year’s MayWorks Festival of Labour and the Arts.

Glenn Michalchuk
President MayWorks Festival of Labour and the Arts

MayWorks Picnic

Posted April 22nd, 2013

Freight House Park (Isabel and Ross)
Hosted by: Winnipeg labour Council

Come and celebrate! Free hot dogs, orange drink, inflatable play stations, bean bag games and free bicycle draw!

 

Jail Baby

Posted April 22nd, 2013

Asper Centre for Theatre and Film

Tickets and information call (204) 586-2236 www.sarasvati.ca
Hosted by: Sarasvati Productions

This powerful new play was workshopped at FemFest in 2011 and received overwhelming support. After years of working with the Elizabeth Fry Society, conducting research and facilitating drama sessions with incarcerated women we are excited to share the resulting script with audiences.

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.

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