Ukrainian Labour Temple
591 Pritchard Ave. at McGregor
Visited Monday, 6:15 p.m.
 VENUE: Seats about 400. Not air-conditioned.
FOOD: Lots of low-priced items can fill a plate for as little as $6. Borshch and studynets (jellied headcheese) are only $1.75 each. Kovbassa sausage or shnytsli (meatballs in gravy) cost $1.50. Cabbage rolls, perogies or dill pickles are each less than $1. Assorted cheesecakes for $3 or one of two different apple strudels for $2.50 make a nice dessert.
DISPLAYS: The display focuses on the 90-year history of Ukrainian-language education and performing arts fostered at the Ukrainian Labour Temple. It also features a chance to try your hand at egg-painting, and includes admission to the Ivan Franko museum.
SHOW: The nightly shows intersperse performances from a choral group (Thursday and Friday) and the Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra (tonight and Saturday). Every night, local dance troupes share the stage with one of three travelling troupes for some incredible acrobatic moves.
CULTURAL HIGH POINT: Few people have more amazing dance moves than the Ukrainians. Eyes go wide watching the gravity-defying leaps and jumps.
LOST IN TRANSLATION: Accessing the cultural display involves a tight fit through a single door at the front of the theatre.
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