The Summer Dreams Literary Arts Festival is an annual event established to raise public awareness regarding the on-going literary events, programs and resources available in the community. The main event incorporates literary groups, including multi-cultural readings in various languages, dancers, an original theatrical performance, musical performances, panel discussions, open mics and a children’s area with puppet shows, music, story tellers, face painting and craft tables. There will be readings from participants of the Vancouver Public Library’s Summer Book Camp. Information tables showcasing community groups and resources such as the The Federation of BC Writers and The Story Tellers Association are made available. George Bowering will open the festival’s Main Stage while Russell Thornton will open the Granville stage. The day will be wrapped up with a performance by C.R. Avery. Workshops will be run onsite throughout the day and are free to the public. Spaces are limited so be sure to sign up early. Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park provides a welcoming location for an outdoor arts festival with ample room to comfortably bring your family, friends and picnic for an entire day of entertainment Who are We? Pandora’s Collective, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, is dedicated to promoting literacy and self-expression in the community. With the ambitious mandate ‘Promoting the Arts That Inspire the World to Take Notice of Itself’ the collective was founded in June 2002 by poets Bonnie Nish and Sita Carboni and is now a registered charity. Striving to provide a safe and inspiring environment for writers of all ages we promote the literary arts as a healthy tool for self-expression and act as a valuable resource for writers and readers in Greater Vancouver. We hope to motivate individuals into embracing literacy while at the same time help them to build their sense of community and self-esteem. We are organized into five areas of operation:
Learn more about Pandora's Collective at www.pandorascollective.com. |
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