Ukrainian Labour Temple – Doors Open Festival

Posted April 24th, 2011

Ukrainian Labour Temple, Pritchard & McGregor
Free Admission

On May 29, the Ukrainian Labour Temple -designated a National Historic Site in 2009 – will open its doors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the Doors Open Festival. Tours will take place on the hour so please make sure to arrive about 10 minutes before the following times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. with the last tour at 3 p.m. Consult the
Doors Open programme for more information.

For more information contact: Ukrainian Labour Temple at

Winnipeg Labour Council MayWorks Picnic

Posted April 24th, 2011

Freight House Park, Isabel St. at Ross Ave.

The Winnipeg Labour Council hosts their annual family picnic with complimentary hot dogs and drinks for the kids, inflatable rides, games and fun for the whole family!

For more information please call the Winnipeg Labour Council
at 942-0522 or email info@winnipeglabour.ca.

“PIE IN THE SKY” Songs of the People

Posted April 24th, 2011

The Park Theatre Cafe, 698 Osborne Street
Tickets $10.00

MayWorks Proudly Presents “PIE IN THE SKY” Songs of the People with Greg Crowe and the Scarlett Union and Ian La Rue.

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 Westminister Ave.

Film Screening: There but for Fortune

Posted April 24th, 2011

Winnipeg Film Group’s CINEMATHEQUE , 100 Arthur Street (Arthur and Bannatyne in the Artspace Building)

Tickets: www.winnipegcinematheque.com | Box Officeline 925-3457

PHIL OCHS: THERE BUT FOR FORTUNE ByKenneth Bowser (2011) (98 MIN)

In conjunction with Mayworks, The WFG Cinematheque presents “Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune” – a superbly researched new documentary about Phil Ochs, a forgotten folk singing legend from the United States and a friendly rival of Bob Dylan. Wielding only a
battered guitar, a clear voice and some razor sharp songs, he tirelessly fought the “good fight” for peace and justice throughout his short life.

Standing up for worker’s rights and resisting the war he wrote political songs like “Draft Dodger’s Rag” and “I Ain’t Marching Anymore and traveled afar including a visit to Chile during the time of president Salvador Allende to meet Chilean singer Victor Jara. Featuring rare archival concert footage and interviews with Billy Bragg, Pete Seeger, Tom Hayden, Christopher Hitchens and Joan Baez the film is also an exciting illumination of the political movement of the US in the 1960’s.

His life ended tragically when he committed suicide in 1976 at the age of 35.

“A poignant portrait of an uncompromising artist. Ochs’ songs spoke forcefully and directly to racial injustice, political oppression and the horror of war, to the struggles of striking miners and beleaguered unions.” – HollywoodReporter“

“An ESSENTIAL PORTRAIT of an artist who ought to be far better known. Filmmaker Kenneth Bowser does an admirable job of
conveying why Ochs’ music continues to mean so much to his
fans. A MUST-SEE.” -Simon Vozick-Levinson, Entertainment Weekly

This screening of Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune is generously
sponsored by MayWorks.

Film Screening: There but for Fortune

Posted April 24th, 2011

May 20 thru May 22
Also Playing: Wednesday, May 25 – 7:00 PM

Winnipeg Film Group’s CINEMATHEQUE , 100 Arthur Street (Arthur and Bannatyne in the Artspace Building)

Tickets: www.winnipegcinematheque.com | Box Officeline 925-3457

PHIL OCHS: THERE BUT FOR FORTUNE ByKenneth Bowser (2011) (98 MIN)

In conjunction with Mayworks, The WFG Cinematheque presents “Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune” – a superbly researched new documentary about Phil Ochs, a forgotten folk singing legend from the United States and a friendly rival of Bob Dylan. Wielding only a
battered guitar, a clear voice and some razor sharp songs, he tirelessly fought the “good fight” for peace and justice throughout his short life.

Standing up for worker’s rights and resisting the war he wrote political songs like “Draft Dodger’s Rag” and “I Ain’t Marching Anymore and traveled afar including a visit to Chile during the time of president Salvador Allende to meet Chilean singer Victor Jara. Featuring rare archival concert footage and interviews with Billy Bragg, Pete Seeger, Tom Hayden, Christopher Hitchens and Joan Baez the film is also an exciting illumination of the political movement of the US in the 1960’s.

His life ended tragically when he committed suicide in 1976 at the age of 35.

“A poignant portrait of an uncompromising artist. Ochs’ songs spoke forcefully and directly to racial injustice, political oppression and the horror of war, to the struggles of striking miners and beleaguered unions.” – HollywoodReporter“

“An ESSENTIAL PORTRAIT of an artist who ought to be far better known. Filmmaker Kenneth Bowser does an admirable job of
conveying why Ochs’ music continues to mean so much to his
fans. A MUST-SEE.” -Simon Vozick-Levinson, Entertainment Weekly

This screening of Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune is generously
sponsored by MayWorks.