ART
ART IN THE STREETS The Festival plans pop-up, outdoor Art in the Streets activity of music, poetry, writing, reading, and opera. We’ve invited a number of performers and groups to take part, including: David Gowman and The Legion of Flying Monkeys; DTES Writers Collective; DTES Poets Corner; Carnegie Learning Centre mobile writing workshop; City Opera Vancouver; theatrical clowning with Gerardo Avila; musician Michael Edward Nardachioni; and Brad Muirhead and the Hastings Street Band. COVID protocols are in place. Possible hosts include Woodwards Atrium; 312 Main, Evelyne Saller Centre and the Downtown Community Health Clinic, as well as random locations in the neighbourhood. Hopefully we’ll find you where you are. Go to Facebook for “day-of” schedules for outdoor Art in the Streets
POP-UP ART IN THE STREETS Thursday October 29, 1pm – 3pm Friday October 30, 1pm – 3pm Saturday October 31, 1pm – 3pm Monday November 2, 1pm – 3pm Tuesday November 3, 1pm – 3pm Wednesday November 4, 1pm – 3pm Thursday November 5, 1pm – 3pm Friday November 6, 1pm – 3pm
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Viewing Rooms Due to the COVID pandemic, the Heart of the City Festival like so many other organizations, has had to adapt from our normal way of presenting the Festival. This year, we’re presenting numerous events online, on the Festival website. We recognize that many members of the community are not able to participate as they don’t have internet service. To reach out, the Festival will setup two viewing rooms: one at Carnegie, 401 Main; and another at the InterUrban Gallery, 1 E. Hastings. From these two locations we will present streamed Festival programming and selected Zoom interactive sessions. Please note: both venues have very limited capacity, controlled entry and safety protocols in place. The schedules will be posted in the Carnegie Theatre and at the InterUrban by October 28.
Screening Outposts The Festival is also partnering with local organizations to bring the online Festival to other locations. In some places they will be able to access the Festival’s live stream events, or at others pre-recorded events could be watched at anytime. Organizations include: Evelyne Saller Centre, 312 Main, WISH, Atira and the Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall. Check with these organizations about when they are able to connect with the Festival online or show Festival programs.
PRE-FESTIVAL
WORKSHOP
BODHRAN, WITH BLAKE WILLIAMS Tuesday October 27, 6pm – 7pm Online, Registration Available Free, donations appreciated Learn how to drum Irish style with musician Blake Williams. This online Zoom workshop will explore the roots and sounds of the bodhran – the traditional Irish hand drum. Have your own hand drum? Bring it to the workshop and join in the rhythm. Gain insight into the unique drumming style of the bodhran and explore the shared tradition of drums with the Carnegie Cultural Sharing Group. This workshop anticipates the community celebration Hearts Beat 2020 to be held on Tuesday November 3. Go to Festival website to pre-register via Eventbrite or for viewing details.
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