| May 1, 2008 | ||
| 9:30 pm | to | 11:30 pm |
Big Smash! Music Scene:
THE PIED PIPER OF HUTZOVINA
Dir. Pavla Fleisher UK/Ukraine 2006 / 63min. / BETA SP / Music Documentary
Thurs. May 1 ˆ 9:30PM at CINEMATHEQUE
See the trailer HERE <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RobNpVSlRvA> Continue reading ‘The Pied Piper of Hutzovina’
| May 14, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
The Annual General Meeting
Wednesday May 14th, 7 pm
The Folk Exchange
211 Bannatyne
To attend, RSVP to 231-0096 by May 9
• Relive 2007 festival memories
• Hear about the future of the festival
• Mingle with the Winnipeg Folk Festival producers
• Refreshments
• Entertainment by J.P. Hoe
| May 16, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
The Winnipeg Folk Festival Folk Exchange presents Revolusón on May 16.
Revoluson is a original Afro-Cuban Jazz trio consisting of three members of the legendary salsa group “Papa Mambo”. The band features Rodrigo Munoz (Bass, vocals, percussion), Victor-Hugo Lopez (Guitar, Cuban tres) and Scott “senor” Senior (Congas, Bata). A high energy
show filled with original compositions and a different take on some jazz standards. Do not miss this show, as the band is getting together specifically for this one-night performance.
8 pm, doors 7, tickets in advance ($15) at the Festival Music Store or at the door ($17).
| May 23, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
The Folk Exchange is proud to present Adi Sara Kreindler as part of the Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts, May 23, 2008, 8 pm, doors 7. Tickets in advance at the Festival Music Store ($10) or at the door ($12).
With her wicked wit and piano stylings – plus a passion for social justice – songwriter Adi Sara Kreindler will remind you of Tom Lehrer, only prettier. Join her for an evening of outrageous satire as she skewers Alberta Oil, bourgeois hypocrisy, postmodern love, and unusual dietary options. Plus: smokey jazz, haunting ballads, and more! Continue reading ‘Song, Satire & Solidarity: Adi Sara Kreindler May 23′
| May 2, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
with special guests
Friday, May 2, 2008
Burton Cummings Theatre
Doors 7 pm, Show 8 pm
Tickets $42.50/$29.50 plus fees
On sale Friday, March 21, 10 am
TIckets available through Ticketmaster.ca or phone 780-3333.
Click here to buy tickets at Ticketmaster
| May 9, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
The Winnipeg Folk Festival is proud to present Winnipeg singer-songwriter Jodi King at The Folk Exchange on May 9. Her EP Acoustic came out last year and she’s in the middle of recording her first full-length album. Show 8 pm, doors 7 pm. Tickets at the door ($12) or in advance ($10) at the Festival Music Store. Call 231-1377.
Listen to some of her tunes at her myspace page, www.myspace.com/jodiking.
Or use the widget below to get a feel for her EP.
| May 31, 2008 |
2008 Winnipeg Folk Festival tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster or at the Festival Music Store, 211 Bannatyne Ave. Check out the Tickets page for 2008 rates. And here is the link to ticketmaster.ca.
You can also purchase from Ticketmaster outlets in Canada or by phone at (204) 780-3333 or 1-888-655-5354.
Early bird prices are in effect until midnight Central Time on May 31.
Get your tickets in hand and feel one step closer to your breathlessly awaited festival weekend!
| March 28, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
| April 25, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
| May 30, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
Show off your stuff in a Festival venue! The Folk Festival and MARIA are teaming up to present open mic nights on the last Friday of the month in The Folk Exchange, 211 Bannatyne Avenue. Bring your instrument and take your turn on the Folk Exchange stage–or just come to listen (non-players will be charged a $2 cover). Each open mic night will feature a special musical guest host. The first Open Mic on February 29 was hosted by the fabulous banjo man Rob Wrigley of Manitoba bluegrass sensations Stonypoint. The March event was hosted by Karla Adolphe of Jacob & Lily.
Each MARIA and WFF Open Mic Night will start at 7 pm.
Call the Festival at (204) 231-0096 for more information.
Here are the special guests for the rest of the open mic season!
April: J.P. Hoe manitobamusic.com/artists/jphoe
May: Don Amero manitobamusic.com/artists/donamero
| May 15, 2008 |
Update: The Young Performers Program for 2008 is now closed to submissions, but the Young Artists Program is still accepting until June 15.
Are you a young musician or visual artist? Performers aged 14-24 and visual artists aged 14-18 should submit their applications to our Young Performers and Young Artists programs. Both programs offer workshops before the festival with professionals in your art form plus an opportunity to show your art or perform on stage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The application deadline for both these programs is May 15, 2008.
Learn more on the program pages:
Or call the Festival at (204) 231-0096 for more information.
| February 23, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 11:45 am |
| March 22, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 11:45 am |
| April 26, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 11:45 am |
| May 24, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 11:45 am |
Little Folk is over for spring 2008! It will start again in the fall.
Update: May 17 class now rescheduled for May 24 because of the long weekend.
“Little Folk” folk music classes for kids are set to start up again in the new year with more flexible pricing and a different theme with each class.
Instructor: Aaron Burnett
Suggested ages 3 - 5
Saturdays 11 am (45 minutes)
4 sessions (3rd week of each month):
February 23 – “Get off the Couch” Healthy Living
March 22 – “Call of the Wild” Learn about Critters
April 26 –”Pajama Party” The name says it all we’ll be moving and shakin’ in pajamas
May 24 – “You got the beat” Play along with your favorite instrument
Each Session $15 (for one Parent/caregiver and child)
All 4 sessions $50
Extra Child $5 (per session)
Call 231-0096 or learn more or to register.
