Beer for Breakfast

 

PASS IT ON - Saturday January 9

SAVE THE WINDSOR HOTEL
Sign the Petition

Local blues artist Kathy Kennedy is not only passionate about her music but also about her, our, community. In an effort to protect the rich cultural heritage of Peg City, she has spearheaded the campaign to save the historic Windsor Hotel.

THE FIRST SHOT: Kathy Kennedy's email en-mass
To: City of Winnipeg
This Saturday January 9, 2pm a group of protesters and musicians gathered in front of Winnipeg's Windsor Hotel to rally against the demolition of Winnipeg's most historic blues and roots venue. It is about to be thoughtlessly destroyed to make way for a parking lot. Despite the substantial one million dollar bid to buy the hotel by the owners of the Royal George Hotel: Rick Penner and Boyd Newton as well as their partners, the offer was denied. These bidders would surely respect the institution as a prominent institution in the history of Winnipeg and would keep the musical fires burning in the heart of Winnipeg. Definitely a better choice for our city! Charlie Chaplin stayed there and in the past 30 years, some of the best blues acts in the world have performed there, including numerous local artists who still faithfully frequent the location.
The Windsor is 107 years old and is a historic building.

THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE:

• The City of Winnipeg is interested in turning the hotel into a parking lot for the soon to be relocated Police HQ.

JUST THE FACTS (SO FAR):

• The Windsor Hotel was denied heritage status in 2007, despite its historic and cultural significance.
• Mayor Sam Katz telephoned Kathy Kennedy to deny that the City is bidding on the hotel, but hasn't put that in writing.
• Calgary-based owners' aren't commenting.
• Lone Winnipeg-based partner, Sukhi Gill, confirmed that the hotel is for sale, and claimed no offers have been made.
• The owners of The Royal George Hotel in Transcona and partners offered to purchase the hotel with the intent of bringing back the blues, but were turned down without a counter-proprosal.
• Most importantly, there is an online petition to save the Windsor Hotel (by encouraging current ownership to consider community impact and responsibility, not just their own pocketbook, in the sale decision)

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT:

• Morley Walker in Wednesday's Freep - They've got the Windsor Hotel wrecking-ball blues: Rally set for Saturday to save storied downtown bar
• Morley Walker in Thursday's Freep - Windsor not facing wrecking ball, owner says
• Kathy Kennedy on Saturday's Beer For Breakfast - audio available Wednesday
• Nicole Dube on Saturday's CKND Evening Newcast - Windsor Hotel Rally

 

GOIN' TO A GO-GO - Tuesday January 12

JULIE BIGGS / THE DUST RHINOS
Live at the West End Cultural Centre
JANUARY 12

live taping for MTS Free On Demand TV series LIVE AT THE WEST END

 

Tix only $5 - at the WECC or in advance through juliebiggs.com

Tuesday January 12th - 7:00pm - West End Cultural Center - Sherbrook @ Ellice

 

GOIN' TO A GO-GO - Sunday January 3

2010 - THE NEW DECADE CONCERT
Awakening Will and Conscience
JANUARY 3

LUBOMYR MELNYK and DEBORAH JUDITH

 

The concert will consist of solo piano pieces in the individual styles of each performer, as well as a world premiere two piano composition of continuous music. 2010 - The New Decade Concert promises to be an enlightening and empowering event.

Sunday January 3rd - 7:00pm - 85 Lenore Street

Tix:
     Adults - $20, Under 18 yrs - $10
     783-7707 or mail@clearlightsound.com

Seating is limited, so please order in advance.

And for those who may not be able to attend the concert in person, we will be broadcasting the concert live over the internet on JTV at www.justin.tv/etnada Entry code for this event is 222

     Very Blessed Wishes in the New Year and New Decade
     Ervin Bartha (Host)

 

GOIN' TO A GO-GO - Saturday January 2

THE SHOUTING GROUND
New Years Party at Booty Island!!!
JANUARY 16

with special guests including DJs Mr. Nemo and Disco Kitty!

 

Debuting brand new songs at the 1st party of the New Year! Wa-bish!

Saturday January 2nd - 9:30pm - The Academy - Osborne @ Stradbrook

Door prizes - delicious food - drinky drinks

also appearing on Beer For Breakfast January 2nd at 11:00am PCT (Peg City Time)

 

GOIN' TO A GO-GO - Saturday January 16

SIT DOWN TRACY
Roaring Noon Release Party
JANUARY 16

with The Playing Cards and Ultra Mega!

 

Psychedelic Death Country - Old Skool College Radio Piss N Vinegar - Big Booom Rock N Roll

Saturday January 16th - 9:00pm - The Lo Pub - 330 Kennedy @ Ellice

 

GOIN' TO A GO-GO - Thursday January 21

TODD HUNTER
Star Release Party
JANUARY 16

with Les Jupes!

 

"... a spacey, soaring set of pop-rock songs, slickly produced ... A+" - Uptown
  "... **** Four Stars ..." - Winnipeg Free Press

Thursday January 21st - 8:00pm - The Academy - Osborne @ Stradbrook

Tix only $10!   Todd's last show sold out in advance

Speaking of which, advance tix only $10 @ MusicTrader - Osborne @ River-ish