GRANVILLE ISLAND

Wednesday December 21, 2011

PROCESSIONS 6:00pm

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

Starting with a big drum jam in Leg-in-Boot Square, the crowd splits in two with one group heading east to Creekside and the other heading West to Granville Island. Expect fond farewells and just a touch of chaos!

The 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 join forces to lead everyone over to Ron Basford Park where the Vancouver Morris Men will perform, for the first time in Vancouver, the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance. Then the Vancouver Fire Collective will weave their fiery magic and a giant fire sculpture of the rising sun lights the darkest night.

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A free family event. Donations gratefully accepted.

FALSE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE
1318 Cartwright St.
www.falsecreekcc.ca

7:30 - 9:30pm
Warm up inside with the jazzy genius of Djangoesque or dance wildly with the unpredictable and energetic Carnival Band. You definitely will not want to miss the beautiful dancing and singing of Indian Time Drum Group featuring two generations of jingle dancers from the Prince family. Enjoy the inventive storytelling of Mind Of A Snail Puppet Co. featuring shadowy puppets and visual delights and 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 - just look for the lady in the top hat!

PERFORMANCE WORKS
1218 Cartwright St.
www.performanceworks.ca

7:30 - 8:30pm
Community Dance
Heat up solstice with the incredible energy of Jacky Essombe as she leads you in sun-inspired African dance!

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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