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SUMMARY:The Joy Factory – Creativity Through Clown
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for adults to explore clown as a potent source for creating in any artistic discipline.  No performance experience necessary\, just a willingness to be open\, present and play.  We will focus on: \n\nlistening with the whole body\novercoming fear through fun\, breath\, and a sense of pleasure\ndiscovering how to “be”  without needing to perform\nembracing the joy and power of failure\nusing physicalization to inspire and develop material\nexploring how to find humour without trying to be funny\n\nStudents are expected to attend all six sessions and prepare assignments in between. You will need to wear neutral\, comfortable clothing that you can move in freely. \nWe’ll meet on six consecutive Sundays: Oct. 18 & 25\, Nov. 1\, 8 & 15 from 2 pm – 6 pm\, and Nov. 22 from 2 pm – 8 pm. \nDeep Dive – All six sessions: $350.00 OR Dippity Do – First three sessions only: $175.00.  Reduction available for under- and unwaged. \nMaximum 10 participants. Advance registration and $50 deposit required. \nContact dlkolpak@gmail.com  for further details or with questions. \n_______________________ \nInstructor Diana Kolpak’s theatrical clown adventures during the past three decades and include being the first-ever Canadian invited to perform at clownin\, Vienna’s international festival of women clowns\,  seeking stars in frozen wastelands\, performing liposuction on herself\, dancing as a prima ballerina\, lion taming\,  fighting epic cream pie battles and embodying a mermaid-turned- lounge-singer.  She’s also a theatre director\, musician and published writer and photographer.  www.dianakolpak.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-joy-factory-creativity-through-clown-2/
LOCATION:Dove Creek Community Hall\, 3400 Burns Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J 1S2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Joy Factory – Creativity Through Clown
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for adults to explore clown as a potent source for creating in any artistic discipline.  No performance experience necessary\, just a willingness to be open\, present and play.  We will focus on: \n\nlistening with the whole body\novercoming fear through fun\, breath\, and a sense of pleasure\ndiscovering how to “be”  without needing to perform\nembracing the joy and power of failure\nusing physicalization to inspire and develop material\nexploring how to find humour without trying to be funny\n\nStudents are expected to attend all six sessions and prepare assignments in between. You will need to wear neutral\, comfortable clothing that you can move in freely. \nWe’ll meet on six consecutive Sundays: Oct. 18 & 25\, Nov. 1\, 8 & 15 from 2 pm – 6 pm\, and Nov. 22 from 2 pm – 8 pm. \nDeep Dive – All six sessions: $350.00  OR  Dippity Do – First three sessions only: $175.00.  Reduction available for under- and unwaged. \nMaximum 10 participants. Advance registration and $50 deposit required. \nContact dlkolpak@gmail.com  for further details or with questions. \n_______________________ \nInstructor Diana Kolpak’s theatrical clown adventures during the past three decades and include being the first-ever Canadian invited to perform at clownin\, Vienna’s international festival of women clowns\,  seeking stars in frozen wastelands\, performing liposuction on herself\, dancing as a prima ballerina\, lion taming\,  fighting epic cream pie battles and embodying a mermaid-turned- lounge-singer.  She’s also a theatre director\, musician and published writer and photographer.  www.dianakolpak.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-joy-factory-creativity-through-clown-3/
LOCATION:Dove Creek Community Hall\, 3400 Burns Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Kolpak":MAILTO:dlkolpak@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Lennon & McCartney-- All You Need is Love Fundraising Concert
DESCRIPTION:More than a concert\, the live performance of music from these legendary musicians is complemented by video\, interviews\, and narration… \n\n\n\n\nLennon & McCartney – All You Need is Love is a Rockumentary Tribute Featuring Michael Sicoly and Mick Dalla-Vee \nThis fundraising concert will help raise money for the Comox Valley Transition Society and St. George’s United Church.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/lennon-mccartney-all-you-need-is-love-fundraising-concert/
LOCATION:St. George’s United Church\, 505 6th Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, Courtenay\, BC V9N 1M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Harvest Tea & Silent Art Auction
DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself to an afternoon of homemade treats\, tea\, and a chance to bid on art donated by area artists. \n\n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, October 25th\, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, St. George’s United Church is hosting a Harvest Tea & Silent Art Auction Fundraiser. The tea will feature a variety of teas and homemade baked goods made by some of our congregants and friends. The silent auction will feature artwork by recognized local artists. \nThe proceeds of all artwork sold will be divided between two charities– Comox Valley Food Bank and L’Arche Comox Valley\, which is building a residential facility and serves the needs of many disabled people in our community.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/harvest-tea-silent-art-auction/
LOCATION:St. George’s United Church\, 505 6th Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, Courtenay\, BC V9N 1M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261031T160000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Haunted Mine Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us as part of the All Hallows’ Eve Parade & Street Party! \nCumberland Museum & Archives – Downstairs \nFree or Admission by Donation
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/halloween-haunted-mine-experience/
LOCATION:Cumberland Museum & Archives\, 2680 Dunsmuir Ave\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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