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Douglas R. Ewart and Friends
June 18, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
An informal offering of open improvisations. Douglas R. Ewart, multi-instrumentalist, instrument builder, composer, artist and visionary joins some friends at 8EAST.
Improvised music @ 8EAST
Saturday, June 18th, 2022 8:00 pm
One set, bar open, masks recommended.
Donate at the door $xx/$20/$10/Free
One set, bar open, masks recommended.
Donate at the door $xx/$20/$10/Free
Douglas R. Ewart – Composer, Ewart Didjeridu and Flutes, Percussion, Text, Sopranino Sax, English Horn and Concert Flute
Jocelyn Waugh – Trumpet
Vi An Diep – Zheng
Lisa Cay Miller – Piano
Matthew Ariaratnam – guitar
Dr. Thokozani Mhlambi – Baroque Cello and Voice
Clyde Reed – Bass
Photo – Chelsea Ewart
The 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples, in Chinatown in Vancouver.
Safety guidelines:
Please do not come to this event if:
• You have experienced any signs of being unwell in the last 5 days;
• You have been in contact with anyone suspected of having or who has COVID-19 in the last 5 days.
• You have experienced any signs of being unwell in the last 5 days;
• You have been in contact with anyone suspected of having or who has COVID-19 in the last 5 days.
8EAST ventillation: open windows and doors, three air purifiers, updated HVAC system with UV lights. Mask wearing is recommend inside 8EAST and in the Chinese Cultural Centre washrooms.
Masks and Hand Sanitizer will be available. Restrooms will be available to the public. A wheel chair accessible washroom is available.
Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to assist.
~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~
We recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Please do not hesitate to contact us with suggestions.
8EAST (8 East Pender street) is a social space for new culture. We are committed to making 8EAST a safer, welcoming and more accessible space.
We present events at 8EAST with conditions to keep our communities as safe as possible. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, gender, neuro a-typicality, disability, place of origin, cultural background, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism.
GETTING THERE AND PARKING:
8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004, 007, 019, 022, 209, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003, 008, 014, 016, 020, N8, N20, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away.
General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. For Accessible Parking locations consult: https://vancouver.ca/streets…/accessible-parking.aspx. A bike rack is located at the SW intersection at Pender Street and Carrall Streets.