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LIVING COMMUNITY: Trout Lake’s Rich History and Bright Future

Dates: September to December 2011, Final performance: December 3, 2011
Location: Live Tapings: Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood for development; Final Performance Trout Lake Community Centre, 3350 Victoria Drive
Website: www.troutlakecc.wordpress.com

The new Trout Lake Community Centre will open with an event exploring the history and unique features of the area. Starting in September, an historian will develop a historical timeframe of the neighbourhood, a photographer will work with students to capture current images of archival photos, a story gatherer will compile oral histories and urban legends and collect new tales of the lake and it’s environs. Artists will collaborate with community groups to tell these stories. The opening will feature theatre, music and displays that capture the history and highlight the culture and creativity of the community.

With support from the City of Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary Grants Program and the participation of the Government of Canada.

Posted on: August 15th, 2011 by Vancouver125
Tags: History, Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Living Community, neighbourhood, photography, Storytelling, Trout Lake, Trout Lake Community Centre
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Summer Live – July 8, 9, 10 2011

Summer Live, a free, three-day multidisciplinary and intercultural celebration for citizens and visitors will be held July 8-10, 2011 in Stanley Park.

FREE Outdoor Festival to Celebrate Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary!

Dates: July 8, 9, 10, 2011 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) with activities running daily from 12 noon through 11pm.

Location: Brockton Point in Stanley Park (see map below)

Summer Live is a free, three-day festival in Stanley Park hosted by the City of Vancouver on July 8, 9 and 10, 2011 to celebrate Vancouver’s 125th anniversary.

Download the Summer Live Schedule

View Summer Live Artists, Performances & Activities

Festival Highlights:

Free performances by top Vancouver and international artists including The New Pornographers, Neko Case, Mother Mother, Daniel Wesley, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bramwell Tovey, Dan Mangan, Spirit of the West, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, The Zolas, Celso Machado, Said the Whale, Hey Ocean!, En Karma, Fond of Tigers, and renowned Indian violinist Dr. L. Subramaniam.
Coast Salish canoe races in Coal Harbour, Slahal games, storytelling and drum songs with members of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
A diverse showcase of arts and culture including the joyful wonder of Public Dreams, the contemporary butoh of Kokoro Dance, performances and workshops by the Taiyuan Puppet Theatre Company of Taiwan, a special Bollywood Birthday Party by South Asian Arts dance and theatre company, a survey of Vancouver video art, and sensational projections by Urban Visuals.
Family entertainment and sports activities including a youth volleyball tournament, mini-soccer and a sports day with fun activities like the classic three-legged race.
A free shuttle bus from Waterfront Station (downtown) to the festival will run daily from 11am to 11pm; and a free, secure bicycle compound at Brockton Point will provide an easy way to safely park bikes at Stanley Park during the Summer Live festival.