January 4, 2014

Ukrainian Festival of Carols and New Year's Malanka l Polish Museum Society: Dance Through Time l MARL Ethics Slam l Fortuna's Arcade

Ukrainian Festival of Carols
January 12, 2 pm
Sts. Vladimir & Olga Cathedral, 115 McGregor St.

Ukrainian New Year's Malanka
January 18
Community Hall, 184 Alexander Ave. E, Winnipeg, MB
204-942-0218 or email
Ukrainian Dancers start off the evening. 
Band performs at 8:00 p.m., silent auction, a hot smorg lunch served at 11:00 p.m.

Oseredok, Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, conserves the heritage of Ukrainian people. The art gallery and museum feature changing Ukrainian exhibits on such subjects as 18th-century icons, embroidery, weaving, painted eggs, woodcarving, ceramics, clothing, and other folk arts. The gift shop stocks traditional and contemporary folk arts and crafts. There's also an extensive library, and guided tours of the museum are available on request.

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Dance Through Time: A Reflection of Polish Culture in Winnipeg
to February 28

For almost ninety years Polish folk dance has existed in Winnipeg. This display explores this history from the 1920s until today, through photos, programs, memorabilia, and homemade costumes. With the sounds of folk music resonating throughout the exhibit, you will be able to learn dance steps, see what influenced local folk culture, experience quick costume changes backstage and understand the passion shared by Polish dancers around the world. 
Please call 204-477-9323 or 204-586-5070 or email
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January 16, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Doors open at 6 pm with live music. 
Kings Head Pub, 120 King Street
Must be 18+ to attend.

Join MARL and six teams for an ethics debate, where teams will have their chance to win over you, the audience, and a panel of judges on three social justice ethical questions, proving that issues are not always clear cut.

If you are interested in participating as a team or a potential question.

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Fortuna's Arcade: Art's 1,000,051st Birthday
Video Pool Media Arts Centre, 100 Arthur Street, 3rd floor
January 17, 8:00 pm until 1:00 am
Entrance is $5

-Game room in the Video Pool Studio curated by Skot Deeming (aka mrghosty) - Games by: Tay Bai Woo (Toronto), Damian Sommer (Toronto), Partytime! Hexcellent! (Austin),
KO-OP MODE (Montreal) and Breakfall (Ottawa).
-Wheel of Fortune by Ken Gregory and Andy Rudolph (take a chance to win exciting prizes)
-Dance all night in the Winnipeg Film Group Studio
-DJBeekeeni
-pizza at midnight!
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