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Pianos: Stefan Christoff / Lisa Cay Miller / Lisa Butel and Brent Cross

November 13, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Monday, November 13, 8pm, Doors at 7:45
By Donation $20/$10/xx/Free
3 Sets:
Lisa Cay Miller – solo piano / video
Stefan Christoff – solo piano / soundscape / video
Lisa Butel and Brent Cross – voice / loops and electronics
Artwork for event graphics by Antonio Gritón.

Lisa Cay Miller will present works from her Outside Piano series, video and extended piano, celebrating the out side, the outside inside, the pianist in the dark, improvisation and the inside of the piano illuminated.

Stefan Christoff will present a solo piano / soundscape work, Sounding Worlds, that draws sonically from moments of street protest and also incorporates synth drone layers.

Lisa Butel and Brent Cross will present works from their latest album, Last Mountain, which includes computer driven sounds from their old family piano.

Montreal’s Stefan Christoff draws from work in community radio, at CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal, mixing broadcast clips and field recordings first made for experimental broadcasts. Stefan has presented this work internationally, including at The Palace of the National Gallery in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the Willem de Zwijgerkerk church in Amsterdam at an event hosted by OCCii and in Berlin at Morphine Raum.

Update: Musician and community activist Stefan Christoff has invited some local Vancouver activist groups to be present at this concert taking place at 8EAST. These invitations were sent in the spirit of holding space at the concert to share information about local organizations who are doing work to support social justice and human rights locally and globally. The Vancouver chapter of Independent Jewish Voices, Canada (https://www.ijvcanada.org) will be present to share materials about their ongoing work at this event. Some recent articles:

canada-celebrates-15-years-of-palestine-solidarity-with-a-major-conference-in-toronto
ijv-calls-for-a-ceasefire-and-systemic-change-in-palestine-israel

Please do not come to this event if you are unwell.
8EAST ventilation: open windows and door, three air purifiers, updated HVAC system with UV lights.
~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~
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 the DTES, in Vancouver.
We are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r), welcoming and more accessible space. 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, sexual aggression, assault, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct.
We can accommodate a variety of needs, including assistance dogs, walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, please contact now@nowsociety.org.
We recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concernts or suggestions can be addressed, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org.
8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommend and masks will be available. Seating, wooden stackable chairs without armrests, is movable.
Seating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with 1 meter between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments.
8EAST has a wheelchair accessible, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets, not wheel chair accessible, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies.
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. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants, please contact now@nowsociety.org.
There is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there, one can take the #3 bus, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins), walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST.

Details

Date:
November 13, 2023
Time:
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Organizer

Lisa Cay Miller

Venue

8EAST
8 East Pender St
Vancouver,BCV6A 1T1Canada
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