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!
Note: Secrets are continually being revealed… please check back for updates.
