Scenes from the Class Struggle: two films by Ken Loach

Raining Stones 7:00 p.m. (1993) (90 min)
One of the movie’s characters observes: “When you’re a worker it rains stones seven days a week.” This sets the scene for Ken Loach to explore one man’s struggle with his poverty in the wider context of the problems created by the “new” British economy.

Riff Raff 9:00 p.m. (1991) (96 min)
Riff Raff is a gritty and realistic portrayal of workers dealing with the consequences of the Thatcherite revolution. It follows a group of construction workers as they convert an old hospital into luxury flats (the triumph of neo-liberalism?) depicting their struggle against low pay and dangerous working conditions with no union to fight for them.

The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St
Admission $7 or $10 for both films
For information call 478-7275

A weeklong event of open air art displays including banners prepared for the progressive movements in Winnipeg and memorabilia from our worker’s history. Show travels to a new location daily. Performances are organized at various locations from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

May 12: Central Park; Cumberland @ Kennedy
Free – For more information contact Anna at 233-7116

May 13: Coronation Park; Tat @ St.Mary’s
Free – For more information contact Anna at 233-7116

May 14: Bonny Castle Park; Main @ Assiniboine
Free – For more information contact Anna at 233-7116

May 15: Old Market Square; King @ Bannatyne with a special guest performance by musician Mike Desautles
Free – For more information contact Anna at 233-7116

May 16: Revolution Park; 387 Selkirk Ave
Free – For more information contact Anna at 233-7116

May 17: Memorial Park; Memorial @ Broadway
Free – For more information contact Anna at 233-7116

May 18: St. John’s Park; Main @ St. John’s 
Free – For more information contact Anna at 233-7116

In solidarity with the Aboriginal Community who have “lost” loved ones to violence and racism.

Beginning at the St.Regis Hotel on Smith St. proceeding to the Forks for speeches and entertainment.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Everyone Welcome

An evening of music and theatre depicting people’s struggle for social justice

Gas Station Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10
For more information or to order tickets email: wpglabourchoir@mts.net or phone Loa Henry at 774-8573

The Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians presents Mostly Mandolins with special guests the D Rangers.

Ukrainian Labour Temple, 591 Pritchard at 8:00 p.m. | $10
For more information contact Carmen at 334-7591