GRANVILLE ISLAND

Monday December 21, 2009

PROCESSIONS 6:00pm

Leg-In-Boot Square
Granville Island Triangle Square
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

These 3 processions converge on Granville Island and are greeted by the traditional torch-lit Song Of Welcome by The Vancouver Morris Men.

The Carnival Band, the Rhythm Spirit Drummers and M. Pyre Fire join forces to lead everyone over to Ron Basford Park where a spectacular fire sculpture and fire performance light the darkest night.

A free family event. Donations gratefully accepted.

FALSE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE
1318 Cartwright St.

7:30 - 9:30pm
Warm up inside with the swing jazz genius of Djangoesque or enjoy traditional English music and dance by both The Vancouver Morris Men and the all-female Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers. You definitely will not want to miss the whimsical magic of Mind Of A Snail Puppet Co. whose visual storytelling combines originally crafted puppets, music, masked characters, recycled stuff and eclectic experimentation. Be sure to keep your eyes, ears and hearts open for the offerings of roving Mistress of Ceremonies and Ritual Historian Shauna Born as she shares her vast knowledge of solstice tales and traditions.

PERFORMANCE WORKS
1398 Cartwright St.

7:30 - 8:30pm
Community Dance
Grab your kids and learn traditional French and Prairie wedding dances with Marian Rose & Band - the most fun you can have!

8:30 - 9:30pm
Drum Circle
Bring your drum or jump in and borrow one - this huge drum jam hosted by Ron Stelting & Friends will feature some of the city’s wildest rhythm-makers!

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