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Other Events
Black as Night Burlesque Party
11 pm, Thursday, Bombay Peggy’s
Dolores Black wants to lead you down a path of darkness. This enigmatic
Dawson based performer will be the host of Black as Night, a Burlesque
soiree and the Gallery Hop’s official after party. Dress up as your shadow
alter-ego and catch her mesmerizing performances, starting at 11 pm at
Bombay Peggy’s
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre presents
TH k’ä̀jit-in Old Crow ts’ä̀’ hëtèjel (TH Youth Went To Old Crow)
Book Launch + Photo Exhibition
5 PM - 6PM, Friday, Alchemy Cafe
Two groups of youth went to Old Crow with the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth
Centre at the end of September 2018 and in May 2019 for Caribou Days,
which is a cultural community gathering that celebrates the return of the
caribou. The caribou are a very important part of the community as they are
a main source of food and significant in Vuntut Gwitchin culture. Come see
photos by Nessa Oliverio, Erica Taylor, and Lizzi Johnson printed in a hard
copy book, hot off the press!
Canadian Wilderness Artist Residency presents
DERELICT, FLOTSAM & JETSAM: A Pechakucha Inspired Event
7 - 9 PM, Friday, Saturday, Alchemy Cafe
Join the artists of the 2019 Canadian Wilderness Artist Residency (CWAR) for
two evenings of “Pechakucha” style presentations and story-telling:
20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each - each presenter has 6 minutes
and 40 seconds to captivate the audience. Topics range from heartfelt
vulnerable confessions to silly and benign ideas, and artist talks to
educational lectures. CWAR artists will be joined by a handful of local
artists, creators, and community members each with a unique story to tell.
FRIDAY:
Bettina Matzkuhn, Vancouver BC,
Mina Rafiee, New York USA,
Caitlin English, Toronto ON,
Shannon Cooney, Berlin GD,
Geoffrey Simon Brown, Calgary AB,
Sabine Burns, Revelstoke BC
+ A selection of local artists!
SATURDAY:
Hilary McDonald, Edmonton AB,
Kohen Hammond,Toronto ON,
Marina Hulzenga, Edmonton AB,
Caitlin Griffin,Vancouver BC,
Yvonne Hachkowski, Vancouver BC,
Adrick Brock, Vancouver, BC,
+ A selection of local artists!