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Winnipeg artist Yisa Akinbolaji, titled For Us,
to commemorate the strike. It also devoted its
annual yearbook to the centenary, and is posting
historical notes in a daily blog on its website.
Manitoba Museum has transformed its Urban
Gallery to take visitors back in time through
its centennial exhibit, Strike 1919: Divided
City, which is on until January 2020. Dalnavert
Museum has also mounted an exhibit, Strike
1919: Our Cause is Just. The historic home
was once owned by Sir Hugh John Macdonald,
who was in the anti-strike camp as the Police
Magistrate at the time.
Strike! The Musical, a reimagined version of
the original 2005 production from composer
Danny Schur and co-written by Schur and
playwright Rick Chafe, kicks off the summer
season at Rainbow Stage. The show runs from
June 18 - July 5.
Other major events include the upcoming Rise
Up 100: Songs for the Next Century Concert, set
for June 8 at Old Market Square. The free concert
runs from 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. with performances
from Ani DiFranco, Bruce Cockburn, John K.
Samson, Leonard Sumner, Sweet Alibi, and Two
Crows for Comfort. ■
A permanent monument, to be unveiled
on June 21, was inspired by L.B. Foote's
iconic photo (left). Below, Rise Up
100 concert performers Ani DiFranco,
Leonard Sumner and Bruce Cockburn.
