What’s On Calendar
September 10–16, 2012
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INTERNATIONAL LECTURE SERIES / Omer Fast
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
7:00pm
Berlin-based artist Omer Fast will speak about his acclaimed art practice in conjunction with solo exhibition at The Power Plant, Continuous Coverage, opening 14 September.
Eventual Ashes presents: Hiding Words (for you) by Gein Wong
Thursday, September 13, 2012
8:00pm
–10:00pm
Hiding Words (for you) delves into nushu, a secret language created in 400 A.D. when Chinese women were not allowed to read or write. The performance seamlessly blends together theatre, poetry, hip hop, western and Chinese classical music, modern dance, performance art, and the visual arts.
Eventual Ashes presents: Hiding Words (for you) by Gein Wong
Friday, September 14, 2012
8:00pm
–10:00pm
Hiding Words (for you) delves into nushu, a secret language created in 400 A.D. when Chinese women were not allowed to read or write. The performance seamlessly blends together theatre, poetry, hip hop, western and Chinese classical music, modern dance, performance art, and the visual arts.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
12:00pm
– 7:00pm
Join us in creating a beautiful display of homemade lanterns to showcase at this year’s Vietnamese Lantern Festivals!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
Visit the CIBC area to strike a pose with friends and family, learn about the CIBC contest and enjoy fun lantern hat giveaways!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
1:00pm
– 6:00pm
Bring the whole family out for some arts and crafts fun!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
1:00pm
– 7:00pm
Bring the family out to the children’s activities tents at this year’s Vietnamese Lantern Festival where children will play fun carnival and cultural games with a unique twist!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
1:00pm
– 7:00pm
At specific times during the festival, free paper lanterns will be given out to all children ages 12 and under! There is a limit of one lantern per child.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
2:00pm
– 7:00pm
Locally celebrated entertainer Tho Pham returns as co-host of the Vietnamese Lantern Festival.
Marilyn Tran - Redpath Stage Host
Saturday, September 15, 2012
2:00pm
– 7:00pm
Renowned Vietnamese community volunteer Marilyn Tran co-hosts the Vietnamese Lantern Festival.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
4:20pm
Sponsored by Thien Le and his supporters, members of all ages are encouraged to enter the runway style competition to showcase their own store-bought or homemade "ao dai" (a traditional Vietnamese long dress).
Saturday, September 15, 2012
7:10pm
As a part of our festival finale, all event guests are invited to join in on our Lantern Walk Parade. Generously Supported by CIBC.
Eventual Ashes presents: Hiding Words (for you) by Gein Wong
Saturday, September 15, 2012
8:00pm
–10:00pm
Hiding Words (for you) delves into nushu, a secret language created in 400 A.D. when Chinese women were not allowed to read or write. The performance seamlessly blends together theatre, poetry, hip hop, western and Chinese classical music, modern dance, performance art, and the visual arts.
Arts and Crafts with Power Unit Youth Organization
Sunday, September 16, 2012
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Power Unit Youth Organization is bringing an artistic twist to Fortune Cooking! Make your very own paper dolls, paint a T-shirt, fold your own origami... there'll be many nifty arts and crafts activities that will draw out your creative side!
Sunday, September 16, 2012
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Visit the CIBC area to strike a pose with friends and family, learn about the CIBC contest and enjoy face painting!
Kids’ Cooking Workshop with The Cookerydoo
Sunday, September 16, 2012
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
In this fantastic family food workshop lead by The Cookerydoo, kids will learn to make a yummy coconut, ginger sticky rice pudding recipe!
Asian Dog Breed Spotlight with PawsWay
Sunday, September 16, 2012
1:00pm
– 1:30pm
Representatives from PawsWay will lead visitors on a journey through the many different breeds of dogs that have originated from Asia. Enjoy a meet and greet with the dogs at the end!
Eventual Ashes presents: Hiding Words (for you) by Gein Wong
Sunday, September 16, 2012
3:00pm
– 5:00pm
Hiding Words (for you) delves into nushu, a secret language created in 400 A.D. when Chinese women were not allowed to read or write. The performance seamlessly blends together theatre, poetry, hip hop, western and Chinese classical music, modern dance, performance art, and the visual arts.
Eventual Ashes presents: Hiding Words (for you) by Gein Wong
Sunday, September 16, 2012
8:00pm
–10:00pm
Hiding Words (for you) delves into nushu, a secret language created in 400 A.D. when Chinese women were not allowed to read or write. The performance seamlessly blends together theatre, poetry, hip hop, western and Chinese classical music, modern dance, performance art, and the visual arts.
