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A UNIQUELY VANCOUVER WINTER FESTIVAL

ON GRANVILLE ISLAND

FEB 22 -24

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Welcome

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W elcome to Winterruption on Granville Island, our eighth annual, truly unique Vancouver winter festival!

“Parlez-Vous Français?” You won’t need to speak the language to enjoy

Vive Vendredi – a celebration of Francophonie flavours, comedy, cinema,

and music! Savour French food and wine tastings, Juste Pour Rire stand-up

comedy, and much more all weekend long.

We’re raising the roof under

the bridge with Street Eats & Beats

featuring Vancouver’s top food

trucks, a DJ, and local beverages

under the Granville Street Bridge

for two nights only, Friday and

Saturday.

Granville Island loves kids!

Visit the Kids Zone to make a mask

or make music, clown around with

Ben La Barouette, sing along with Will

Stroet and his Backyard Band, or join

our Mardi Gras Parade with stilt

dancers and The Brotherhood of Brass.

At Performance Works,

Coastal Jazz and Blues Society

presents amazing music all

weekend long.

Tickets for evening

shows Sex Mob

and Bend Sinister

with special guest

Dominique Fricot

are on sale now.

Afternoon shows

with the Tyson

Naylor Trio and Jen

Hodge’s All Stars are

free, so arrive early!

If you love

original local art

you’ll want to spend

all weekend visiting

exhibits and touring

the artist and artisan studios

throughout the Island. Join

[ART]ifacts: The Granville Island

Story, “a tour exploring some of

the Island’s most unique and eye-

catching creations”. Red Hot Press

is presented by Dundarave Print

Workshop in the Net Loft, and

Emily Carr University, along with

Opus Art Supplies,

are offering tours

and workshops all

weekend long.

The Island is

alive with theatre

and dance. See

where the magic

begins – behind

the scenes – in

the costume and

production shop,

or learn the art

of the bow at the

Arts Club Theatre

Company. For

lots of fun, take

the little ones to Dr. Suess’

The Cat in the Hat presented

by Carousel Theatre at the

Waterfront Theatre.

Make plans for the whole

weekend at granvilleisland.com!

Vive VendrediFriday, February 22nd is “French Friday” on Granville Island. With our friends from Le Centre Culturel Francophone de Vancouver and Conseil Culturel et Artistique Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, Winterruption’s Vive Vendredi celebrates the Francophone culture. Here are just some of the highlighted events:

• French Wine Tasting • Market Arts – Vive Vendredi

Cooking Demos• 5th Juste Pour Rire 2013

in Vancouver • Rendez-vous du Cinema:

a French Film Presentation

Look for the VV symbol to find the Vive Vendredi events throughout this guide.

Thanks to our sponsors:

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Arts

Circle Craft’s Annual Student Scholarships Exhibition Circle Craft Gallery in the Net Loftfri–sun 10am–7pm | freeAn exhibition featuring Circle Craft’s 2012 student scholarship recipients.Presented by Circle Craft Cooperative Association | circlecraft.net

“I ♥ ART” Ainsworth Custom Design, 1243 Cartwright Street, Railspur Districtfri 1oam–8pm, sat 12pm–6pm, sun 12pm–5pm | freeThe 2nd Annual “I ♥ ART” Arts Umbrella staff art show. Opening night is Friday from 5 to 8pm.Conceived and coordinated by Roxanne Gagnon | ainsworthcustomdesign.com

Landscape Exhibition Federation of Canadian Artists Galleryfri–sun 10am–4pm | freeThe Federation of Canadian Artists, one of the largest art societies in Canada, presents a juried exhibition showcasing creative and innovative ideas on the “landscape” theme.Presented by Federation of Canadian Artists | artists.ca

Easy as 123 Art Workshops at Opus Art Supplies Opus Granville Island, 1360 Johnston St.block printing: easy as 123 fri 2pm–4pm | freeCreate your own Lino block print.image transfers: easy as 123sat 2pm–4pm | freeAn easy and fun hands-on opportunity to create an image transfer.super fun t-shirt day: easy as 123 sun 2pm–4pm | freeBring your own t-shirt and create your own custom design using a variety of textile paint and fabric ink options.To register, drop into Opus Art Supplies on Granville Island or call 604 736 7028

Winterruption Studio Sneak-Peek and Drawing Sampler Emily Carr Universitysat 12pm & 2pm | freeA behind-the-scenes tour of the University’s studios in action followed by an open drawing workshop where you get to become an artist yourself. All materials will be provided. Tours start in the main lobby next to reception.Presented by Continuing Studies at Emily Carr

Mini Glassblowing Workshops New-Small & Sterling Studio Glass, 1440 Old Bridge St.sat 11am–5pm | $35 per personMake your own glass flower! No experience needed. Just choose your colours.For reservations call 604 681 6730 | 14+ years | hotstudioglass.com

Haida Carver: Clarence Mills Ocean Artworksfri–sun 11am–4pm | freeWatch Haida carver Clarence Mills as he transforms logs into monumental totem poles and works of art.

Creative Crafting at Make Make, 1626 Duranleau St.fri–sun 11am–4pm | free Fantastically fun and craft-inspired workshops led by the creative crew at Make. All you have to do is bring yourself – they provide the materials and fun.Maximum of 8 people per workshop | Ages 5+

Neil Wedman: Selected Monochromatic Paintings & Works on Paper, Part Two of Two Charles H. Scott Gallery, Emily Carr Universityfri 12pm–5pm sat & sun 10am–5pm | freeVancouver artist Neil Wedman presents a new series of monochrome paintings of underwater volcanos and a large series of newspaper drawings. The artist will give a talk on his work in the gallery on Saturday, February 23 at 2pm.Presented by Charles H. Scott Gallery, Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Red Hot Press Dundarave Print Workshopsat & sun 11am–5pm | freeAn artisan tour of Western Canada’s oldest artist-run cooperative printmaking studio and gallery. Enjoy printmaking demonstrations and an exhibition entitled The Red Show.Presented by Dundarave Print Workshop | dundaraveprintworkshop.ca

[ART]ifacts: The Granville Island Story Tours start in the Kids Zone at the Information Boothfri, sat & sun 1pm | freeA 45-minute walking tour that explores art and culture on Granville Island through a mosaic of its most eye-catching, unique, historic, and innovative creations. Experience the sight, touch, taste, and sound of items created by Granville Island’s world-renowned artists and artisans.Reservations recommended, for reservations email: info@granvilleisland.com.

“Ikebana 13” In public spaces all over Granville Islandsat & sun all day | freeView ‘ikebana’ – Japanese flower arrangements – on display throughout Granville Island.Presented by Sogetsu Vancouver | sogetsuvancouver.com

Sarah Kidner, artwork from Landscape Exhibition

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Chix on Stix Kids Zone and around the Islandsat 10:30am–4:30pm | freeMortal Coil’s 10 foot tall Mardi Gras characters will be dancing and shaking it throughout Granville Island. Groove, shimmy, and boogie on down. A definite must for the young and young at heart. Presented by Mortal Coil Performance Society

Mojo Zydeco Kids Zonesat 1pm & 3pm | freeHigh energy dance music from South West Louisiana. Mojo Zydeco delivers a colourful performance that gets folks out of their seats and up onto the dance floor. Let the good times roll!

Mardi Gras Procession Starts at Kids Zone and finishes in Railspur Alleysat 1:45pm | freeCome on down and join Mortal Coil’s colourful towering stilt-dancers and The Brotherhood of Brass as they wind their way through the streets of Granville Island. Bring your instruments, make a mask at the Kids Fest workshop tent, get your face painted, and be part of the spectacle.

Ben La Barouette Kids Zonesat & sun 11:30am, 1pm, 2:15pm | freeExperience Ben La Barouette, internationally renowned clown and his travelling trunk, where accessories emerge and are transformed into a dream-like fantasy world.transporteursdereves.com

Parent & Tot Gym with Winterruption Castle False Creek Community Centresun 9:30am–12pm | freeOpen playtime featuring a bouncy castle, slides, teeter totter, toy cars, and much more. Story time and a sing-a-long by the Vancouver Public Library at 11am. Ages six and under

Duh Hockey Guys Kids Zone and around the Islandsun 12pm–4pm | freeSuper-tall “elite hockey professionals” play spontaneous games of road hockey. duhhockeyguys.com

The Brotherhood of Brass Kids Zone and around the Islandsat 12pm & 1:45pm | freeAn infectious blend of high energy brass and funky swamp gumbo rhythm. Get ready to join the parade!

Maskerade Workshop Kids Zonesat & sun 10:30am–4:30pm | freeMask-making workshop. All materials are supplied, so just bring your imagination and creativity and you’ll be ready for the ball. Presented by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival | childrensfestival.ca

Face Painting Kids Zonesat & sun 10:30am–4:30pm | freeIlluminate your face with art!

Will Stroet & his Backyard Band Kids Zonesat & sun 11am | freeAward-winning children’s musician Will Stroet and his Backyard Band connect with kids through high-energy, interactive, and educational music in English and French. Presented by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival | childrensfestival.ca

Arts Umbrella Making Music Workshops Kids Zonesun 12:30pm, 1pm, 2:30pm & 3pm | freeExplore your own rhythm with Arts Umbrella’s Making Music Workshop. Presented by Arts Umbrella | artsumbrella.com

Arts Umbrella Musical Theatre Intensive Kids Zonesun 1:30 | freeArts Umbrella’s Musical TheatreIntensive students perform a variety ofmusic favourites. Presented by Arts Umbrella | artsumbrella.com

Arts Umbrella Musical Theatre Troupe Kids Zonesun 3:30 | freeArts Umbrella’s Pre-Professional Musical Theatre Troupe performs excerpts from Pippin. Presented by Arts Umbrella | artsumbrella.com

Ben La Barouette. Photo credit: Regis Painchaud

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An Evening with Sex Mob Performance Worksfri 9pm | $15+ service charges in advance / $18 at the doorSex Mob Plays Fellini – The Music of Nino Rota. Led by slide trumpeter Steven Bernstein, this legendary New York band performs the music of the late Italian film composer Nino Rota. This is an all ages show | Tickets available at northerntickets.com

Tyson Naylor Trio Performance Workssat 12:30pm & 1:45pm | freePianist Naylor’s compositions and improvisations touch on jazz, blues and roots.This is an all ages show

Jen Hodge’s All-Stars Performance Workssat 3:15pm & 4:30pm | freeThe hottest, sassiest, most fun-filled jazz frolics in town.This is an all ages show

4=4 Performance Workssun 12:30pm & 1:45pm | freeMixing originals, The Pixies, Yo La Tengo, and Paul Motian.This is an all ages show

Mazacote Performance Workssun 3:15pm & 4:30pm | freeHot horn-driven salsa dura and beats from Latin America.This is an all ages show

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Bend Sinister with special guest Dominique Fricot Performance Workssat 9pm | $15+ service charges in advance / $18 at the doorBend Sinister: A four-piece powerhouse of prog-rock and classic melodies.

“Invites comparisons to Chris Martin and Adam Duritz.” – Georgia Straight on Dominique Fricot

This is an all ages show | Tickets available at northerntickets.com

Jen Hodge’s All-Stars

Tyson Naylor Trio

4=4

Bend Sinister

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Performances

Rendez-vous du Cinema: French Film Presentations The Improv Centre – 1502 Duranleau St.In French with English subtitles. VV

fri 10:30am & 12:15pm: une vie de chatSchool matinées book in advance: info@rendez-vousvancouver.com or 604 876 2294 | General public ticket info below

sat 10am (ages 5+) & 11am (ages 10+)a selection of shorts from the national film board | free

sat 12pm: tintin sat 2pm: les intouchables | tickets: adults $7.50, kids 12 and under $5.

Tickets at the door or in advance at www.rendez-vousvancouver.com

Presented by Visions Ouest Productions in collaboration with Conseil Scolaire francophone, Société Radio-Canada, Téléfilm Canada, Patrimoine Canadien, Antenne du Québec à Vancouver, Office National du film du Canada, Le journal La Source and Francouver

Granville Island Buskers Various locations on Granville Islanddaily 11am–5pm | by donationWitness one-of-a-kind local and international talent in unique outdoor locations.Presented by Granville Island Cultural Society | giculturalsociety.org | 604 687 3005

Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat Waterfront Theatresat & sun 10am & 2pm | $12–21Based on the book by Dr. Seuss, play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain, adapted and originally directed by Katie Mitchell. The Cat in the Hat gets up to some hilarious mischief.Presented by Carousel Theatre for Young People | Ages 3+, no babies in arms | Tickets at carouseltheatre.ca or 604 685 6217

Pop Up Dances Various locations on Granville Islandsat & sun 1pm–4:45pm | freeExpect the unexpected as some of Vancouver’s favourite dancers pop up in unusual spaces. Map of locations available at information booths and red huts.Presented by New Works | newworks.ca

The Mechanics & Material of Theatre Magic Arts Club Production Shop, 1377 Cartwright St. (red painted doors)sun 1:30pm–2:15pm | freeSee how trap-doors work, actors fly, and costumes set the stage. Take a tour of the Arts Club production and costume shop and learn a few tricks of the trade.Presented by Arts Club Theatre Company | Registration recommended though not required, call the Arts Club Box Office to register | 604 687 1644 | artsclub.com

Vancouver TheatreSports® League The Improv Centre – 1502 Duranleau St.fri & sat 7:30pm, 9:30pm, 11:15pm sun 7:30pm | $8–21Improv Comedy where anything can happen – and usually does.Tickets and information: vtsl.com | All minors must be accompanied by an adult at The Improv Centre, as it is a fully licensed facility

The Girl In the Frame Studio at 1398 Cartwright St. fri–sun 8pm | $25–28‘Experience Your Dreams In Reality’ a quirky new four-person musical that explores what happens when the line between reality and fantasy becomes blurred and your imagination runs wild!Presented by: Intimate Theatre Productions | IntimateTheatreProductions.com | Tickets at framegirl.bpt.me

5th Juste Pour Rire in Vancouver Waterfront Theatre fri 8pm | $15–25For the fifth consecutive year, Le Centre and the Juste Pour Rire group invite you to a gala performance that guarantees an evening full of fun and laughter! VVTickets at lecentreculturel.com or 604 736 9806

Scripting Life Into Theatre Arts Club, Revue Stage (next to the Public Market)sun 3pm–3:45pm | freeHow diaries and a memoir became two new Arts Club plays. Rachel Ditor, Arts Club Literary Manager discusses two upcoming Arts Club productions created from personal narratives.Presented by Arts Club Theatre Company | Registration recommended though not required, call the Arts Club Box Office to register | 604 687 1644 | artsclub.com

Take A Bow With Bill Arts Club, Revue Stage (next to the Public Market)sun 4pm–4:45pm (three 15-min sessions) | freeA 10-minute intensive on the art of the theatre bow. Bill Millerd, Arts Club Theatre Company’s Artistic Managing Director, will show you the ropes as you take centre stage at our Granville Island Theatre. This is your chance to show up and shine onstage with a special surprise ending…Presented by Arts Club Theatre Company | Registration recommended though not required, call the Arts Club Box Office to register | 604 687 1644 | artsclub.com

Take a Bow With Bill. Photo Credit: Emily Cooper

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The Winterruption Donut Public Market fri–sun 9am–7pm | market priceAn exciting new donut created especially for Winterruption. Made with a surprising combination of flavours, this donut will transport your palette from winter into spring. Available fresh and warm throughout the weekend. Delicious.

Market Arts – Vive Vendredi Cooking Demos Public Market fri 12pm, 1:30pm & 3pm | freeChase away your winter blues with a taste of French comfort – learn to cook like the French with our Island’s very own French food experts: Mario Armitano, Jean-Philippe Bedard and Jerome Dudicourt. Family fun with warning: may be fattening. VV

French Wine Tasting Liberty Wine Merchants fri 2pm–5pm | freeParlez-vous Français? Savour a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of fine French wines and culture. VVPresented by Liberty Wine Merchants | libertywinemerchants.com

Street Eats & Beats Under the Bridge Building 36 behind Edible Canada fri & sat 6pm–midnight | $30Vancouver’s top food trucks, a DJ, and local beverages come together under the Granville Street Bridge for two nights. You’ve never experienced Street Eats & Beats like this!Tickets: festivalunderthebridge.eventbrite.ca | 19+ event, ID required

Granville Island Market Tour Public Market sat & sun 9am–11am | $32Edible Canada’s signature culinary tour.Presented by Edible Canada | For reservations ediblecanada.com/tours.php or 604 558 0040

Sustainable Seafood Walking Tour Public Market sat 10am–12pm | freeExplore the exciting world of ocean-friendly seafood; walk, sample, and learn.Information at Eventbrite.com ticketing | Presented by David Suzuki Foundation and SeaChoice

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Arts Kids Stuff Music

10:30aM Maskerade Workshop 10:30aM Face Painting 10:30aM Chix on Stix 11aM Will Stroet and his

Backyard Band 11:30aM Ben La Barouette 12pM The Brotherhood of Brass 1pM Mojo Zydeco 1pM Ben La Barouette 1:45pM The Brotherhood of Brass 1:45pM Mardi Gras Procession 2:15pM Ben La Barouette 3pM Mojo Zydeco

9:30aM Parent & Tot Gym 10:30aM Maskerade Workshop 10:30aM Face Painting 11aM Will Stroet and his

Backyard Band 11:30aM Ben La Barouette 12pM Duh Hockey Guys 12:30pM Arts Umbrella Making

Music Workshop 1pM Ben La Barouette 1pM Arts Umbrella Making

Music Workshop 1:30pM Arts Umbrella Musical

Theatre Intensive 2:15pM Ben La Barouette 2:30pM Arts Umbrella Making

Music Workshop 3pM Arts Umbrella Making

Music Workshop 3:30pM Arts Umbrella Musical

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10aM Circle Craft 10aM “I ♥ ART” 10aM Landscape Exhibition 11aM Clarence Mills 11aM Crafting at Make 12pM Neil Wedman Exhibition 1pM [ART]ifacts: The

Granville Island Story 2pM Easy as 123

10aM Circle Craft 10aM “Ikebana 13” 10aM Landscape Exhibition 10aM Neil Wedman Exhibition 11aM Clarence Mills 11aM Mini Glassblowing 11aM Red Hot Press 11aM Crafting at Make 12pM “I ♥ ART” 12pM Winterruption Studio

Sneak Peek 1pM [ART]ifacts: The

Granville Island Story 2pM Easy as 123 2pM Winterruption Studio

Sneak Peek 2pM Neil Wedman Artist Talk

10aM Circle Craft 10aM “Ikebana 13” 10aM Landscape Exhibition 10aM Neil Wedman Exhibition 11aM Clarence Mills 11aM Red Hot Press 11aM Crafting at Make 12pM “I ♥ ART” 1pM [ART]ifacts: The

Granville Island Story 2pM Easy as 123

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SATURDAY FEB 23

SUNDAY FEB 24

FRIDAY FEB 22 10:30aM Rendez-vous du Cinema:

Une Vie De Chat VV

11aM Buskers 12:15pM Rendez-vous du Cinema:

Une Vie De Chat VV

7:30pM Theatresports®

8pM The Girl In the Frame 8pM 5th Juste Pour Rire in

Vancouver VV

9 :30pM Theatresports®

11:15pM Theatresports®

10aM Rendez-vous du Cinema: National Film Board VV

10aM Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat 11aM Buskers 11aM Rendez-vous du Cinema:

National Film Board VV

12pM Rendez-vous du Cinema: TinTin VV

1pM Pop up Dances 2pM Rendez-vous du Cinema:

Les Intouchables VV

2pM Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat 7:30pM Theatresports®

8pM The Girl In the Frame 9 :30pM Theatresports®

11:15pM Theatresports®

10aM Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat 11aM Buskers 1pM Pop Up Dances 1:30pM The Mechanics

and Material of Theatre Magic

2pM Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat 3pM Scripting Life Into

Theatre 4pM Take a Bow with Bill 7:30pM TheatreSports®

8pM The Girl In the Frame

9pM An Evening with Sex Mob

12:30pM Tyson Naylor Trio 1:45pM Tyson Naylor Trio 3:15pM Jen Hodge’s All-Stars 4:30pM Jen Hodge’s All-Stars 9pM Bend Sinister with

special guest Dominique Fricot

12:30pM 4=4 1:45pM 4=4 3:15pM Mazacote 4:30pM Mazacote

*See event pages for more details.

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9aM The Winterruption Donut

12pM Market Arts VV

1:30pM Market Arts VV

2pM French Wine Tasting VV

3pM Market Arts VV

6pM Street Eats & Beats

9aM The Winterruption Donut

9aM Public Market Tour 10aM Sustainable Seafood

Walking Tour 6pM Street Eats & Beats

9aM The Winterruption Donut

9aM Public Market Tour

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Information Booth10am –5pm, Feb 22–24

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