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Saturday, April 26, 2008
Labour Appreciation Night
Time: 5:30 pm
Dinner and dance in celebration of labour in the community and recognition of community leaders through the Jim Shewchuck Award. Cocktails at 5:30 pm. Dinner 6:30 pm. Dance 9:00 pm.
Due to unforeseen circumstances Robert Clinton will not be present.
Tickets available : from Perri Garvin, Labour Coordinator United Way. phone 990-1000
Event Location: Crown Plaza Chateau Lacombe(10111 Bellamy HL NW)
Event Admission: $60.00
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Workers Art Show
Time: 4:00 pm
This event is built on the premise that workers and artists share a common struggle for decent wages, healthy working conditions, and culturally-vibrant communities. The show is a working peoples perspective. Admission is free. Opening 4 pm Sunday, April 27 and running to May 2nd, noon - 6pm
Event Location: The ARTery 9536-Jasper Ave
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The Women of Brukman - Western Canadian Premier
Time: 7:00 pm
Director: Isaac Isitan in attendance
Co-presented by Global Visions Film Festival.
One of four Canadian films to be selected to Sundance 2008, a thread from within the story of the financial fall of Argentina. This is an incredible story of a group of die-hard women (and a few men) working for a suit manufacturer in Argentina who, abandoned by their employers, take over the factory.
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Event Location: Metro Cinema, Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre Complex
Event Admission: $10 admission, $8 members, students, seniors
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Monday, April 28, 2008
Day of Mourning
Time: 7:00 pm
Marked across the province in hundreds of workplace and community ceremonies, the Day of Mourning remembers all the people who have lost their lives or their health on the job. Their loss is part of a larger tragedy. Open to all.
Event Location: City Hall
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Workhorse Spoken Word Project
Time: 7:00 pm
A National project of four spoken word artists from Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto; Emcee E, Pip Skid, Truth Is and Boonah Mohamed have been commissioned to write and perform poems examining the state of labour in Canada and around the world.
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Event Location: The ARTery (9635 Jasper Ave)
Event Admission: $5 (students free)
More Information: (780) 660-7876
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Margaret Crang Event
Time: 7:30 am
Elected to Edmonton’s City Council in 1933 at the age of 23, Margaret Crang was Canada’s youngest councilor. A spokesperson for the unemployed and disenfranchised during a volatile time, Margaret Crang’s archives reveal fascinating stories. From the Spanish Civil war to a love affair with one of Ghandi’s closest advisors this one-hour dramatic reading gives voice to Crang and her correspondents- free.
Event Location: Rutherford House (11153 Saskatchewan Drive)
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Thursday, May 01, 2008
May Day March
Time: 6:00 pm
May Day is celebrated and recognized as the International Workers’ day, chosen over 100 years ago to commemorate the struggles and gains of workers and the labour movement. Most notable reasons to celebrate are the 8-hour day, Saturday as part of the weekend, improved working conditions and child labor laws. But these gains were not attained without the solidarity of workers. As workers, we must recognize and commemorate May Day not only for it's historical significance, but also as a time to organize and speak out around issues that are impacting working-class people today.
Labour leaders, union members, activists and labour supporters will step to the pace set by the Alberta Caledonia Pipe Band, and be moved to the rhythm of the Mile Zero Dance. Join the March - free bus shuttle back to Tipton after free BBQ. Bill Bourne will also be playing in Gazebo Park after the March.
Event Location: down Whyte Ave. Tipton Park to MacIntire Park
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“COMRADES”
Time: 8:00 pm
by Beth Graham and Daniela Vlaskalic
Edmonton's multi-Sterling Award winning theatre company, Kill Your Television presents, Comrades, the controversial true life story of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti starring Nathan Cuckow and Kevin Corey. The play explores the struggles and agonies of two men tried not for what they did, but for who they were: passionate activists in a country irrationally afraid of outsiders.
May 1st - 10th
Event Location: Catalyst Theatre
Event Admission: $19. $15 students/seniors/equity – Opening night $25.
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Friday, May 02, 2008
Cabaret with The Peoples Poets, Le Fuzz, Daniel Buxton & the DB Review and master of ceremonies BABA
Time: 7:30 pm
Concluding this year’s May Week festival, the Cabaret allows festival participants to reflect over the week, and enjoy some great local music - cash bar and food available.
Event Location: Bonnie Doon Hall (9240 - 93 Street)
Event Admission: $10
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Saturday, May 03, 2008
Direct Action: Unions and WIldcats
Time: 7:00 pm
Join the Edmonton Industrial Workers of the World for a discussion celebrating radical action in the spirit of May Week! This discussion will feature a panel of three speakers who will share their experiences with unconventional workplace activism, both locally and internationally. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers following the talk. All those interested in issues affecting workers should not miss this engaging discussion!
Event Location: The Underdog (10425 – 82 avenue)
More Information: or 437-0567
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The Parkland Institute Presents: An Evening of Culture and Music
Time: 8:00 pm
The Parkland Institute Presents: An Evening of Culture and Music in celebration of May Day. Featuring a musical performance of the Cantata Sta. Maria de Iquique and local dancers, poets, and musicians.
Click here to go to the Parkland Institute website.
Event Location: Stanley Milner Library Theatre (7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton)
Event Admission: $15 available in advance at the Parkland Institute or at Earth's General Store
More Information: (780)492-8558