DYNASTIC DREAMS
A weekend to celebrate and explore the art and cultural history of Canadian choreographer and dancer, Wen Wei Wang
Friday, February 24: Nanaimo Museum
Royal Gems: Take a trip to China without leaving Nanaimo.
Take in a Lion Dance, children’s games, tea ceremony, Chinese food treats, Chinese traditional performing arts, artist talk with Wen Wei Wang. 5 to 7pm, by donation
Saturday, February 25: The Port Theatre
7:00 PM Visit Chinatown in the Port Theatre Lobby. Enjoy an interactive transformation of the Port Theatre Lobby into China town with local merchants of Chinese goods and services, extraordinary shoe stores, costumes and traditional elements by China Art Union.
8:00 PM See UNBOUND, a dance performance by Wen Wei Dance exploring societal imbalances of power by drawing on the former Chinese practice of the binding of feet.
TICKETS FROM THE PORT THEATRE TICKET CENTRE
AND ONLINE HERE
Sunday, Feburary 26: Dance Classes for everyone!
Modern Dance class with Wen Wei for advanced dance students 13 and over (min 5 years experience) 10.30 to 12.30 Class fee $20
Chinese Cultural Dance and breakdance classes by China Art Union
each class fee $10
All classes at Kirkwood Dance Academy 2138 Bowen Road
TO REGISTER: CALL 250 716 3230
This event is supported by:
Heritage Canada, BC Arts Council, City of Nanaimo, DNBIA, The Port Theatre, Made In BC,
Youth Sticking Together, The Hamber Foundation
NOW AT A NEW VENUE!
2012 WEE TIPPLE SINGLE MALT SCOTCH FESTIVAL
Friday, March 9
Grand Hotel, Rutherford Road, Nanaimo
Taste testing an exquisite variety of scotch whiskies, spirits, local wines, craft brews and fine foods moves further upscale as we are pleased to announce a new partnership with Nanaimo’s Grand Hotel as the venue for Wee Tipple on March 9.
The Grand Hotel recently opened Nanaimo's first Whisky Bar. The hotel currently stocks about 60 labels. The Grand Hotel's commitment to 'whisky culture' was noted as a major attraction for Crimson Coast for this,our major annual fundraiser.
Wee Tipple features representatives and distributors of distilleries offering samplings of their products in an educational and entertaining environment. Whisky fans will delight with some of the rare names and labels making appearances. While reps address the nose, taste, finish and balance of their brands, Master Distiller Mike Nicholson will be on hand to provide an overview of the whisky scene, tasting tips and tales of his life as a third generation distiller. Part showman and part professor, Mike Nicholson will lead the “Presenter’s Table”.
For those who don’t appreciate a wee dram, there will be plenty of options including a Virgin Bar hosted by the Grand to ensure designated drivers can enjoy the festivities as well. A Tequila Table will return from last year’s Wee Tipple. Craft brews and wines from around Vancouver Island will make guest appearances as well as some exotic, unique beverages.
Sumptuous food is a big part of the evening with Grand Hotel Chef Ian Ver Teer preparing fine tapas dishes featuring fresh, local ingredients. Sippers will enjoy a range of delicacies from Island seafood and shellfish harvesters to local charcuterie and cheese makers. Live entertainment rounds out the evening.
Wee Tipple is evolving once again and Crimson Coast is pleased to make this important connection with a property that offers such luxurious appointments in an excellent setting. Look forwarsd to a silent auction with many unique items as well as other fundraising fun for the evening. Proceeds from this event are a welcome contribution to Crimson Coast in these tough times for arts groups.
All-inclusive tickets for the evening are $55 and available IN ADVANCE ONLY
at the Grand Hotel front desk 250-758-3000
from Crimson Coast on 250-716-3230
or ONLINE HERE
BODY TALK
A community experience created by our youth for teens and families
Workshops: one for teens and another for families
Daily, March 18 to 22
Body Talk 2012 features a fusion of Salsa and Hip Hop dance with guest artists
Megan Trainer and Warren Scott.
There is a stream for teens (1pm to 5pm) and a 2nd stream for all ages (6pm to 8:30pm)
All experience levels are encouraged to attend.
Everyone performs with our guest artists to close the event
$25 REGISTRATION FEE FOR WORKSHOPS
TO REGISTER: CALL 250 716 3230
Performance: Malaspina Theatre at VIU Friday March 23 at 7.30pm
Featuring performances by Megan Trainer and Warren Scott
and Body Talk workshop participants
TICKETS ARE $15 AND ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Body Talk Project is a youth based project that provides skill development to teens in the area of arts administration and performance. Teens develop leadership skills, practicial work experience and enjoy an opportunity to live the life of a dance artist all within a year. They organize a spring break week of extremely affordable dance classes and performance opportunities for everyone in our community. If you are a teen and are interested in participating on the Cru contact us today. Regardless of your age, if you are interested in signing up for our week of dance classes and our performance (choose to perform or not), please call and register today: 250.716.3230.
This event is supported by:
Heritage Canada, BC Arts Council, City of Nanaimo, Made In BC, VIBE,
Mid Island Co-Op, Youth Sticking Together
MOVING WORDS
A weekend of dance and poetry to celebrate the work of Deborah Dunn
Friday, May 18: Special event with our local poetry and dance community
Four Quartets
Deborah Dunn
Trial and Eros Productions
based on poemS by T.S. Elliot
Saturday May 19: Performance: Malaspina Theatre at VIU, 8 pm
T.S. Eliot considered Four Quartets to be his masterpiece. The choreography embraces Eliot's play of imagery and abstractions, its lyric and architectural style weaving through the musicality of the language to meet the grace and power of the words. Four Quartets presents a contemplative world while not letting go the humour and sensuality characteristic of Deborah's work.
Sunday, May 20: Masterclass with Deborah Dunn: Dancing with words.
Special event with our local poetry and dance community