FOREST at 8EAST

Name: FOREST at 8EAST
Start: 2024-10-18T20:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-10-19T22:30:00-07:00
Location: 8 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V6A 1T1

Schedule

Fri Oct 18 2024 at 08:00 pm to Sat Oct 19 2024 at 10:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

8 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V6A 1T1 | Vancouver, BC

FOREST
An Installation moving through 8EAST
Presented by the NOW Society
Friday October 18 and Saturday October 19, between 8 to 9pm, and 9:30 to 10:30pm
Tickets $15 in advance | Seatings in groups of 5
Drop in by donation | 5 available each set, each night.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early, outdoor seating on the 8EAST Plaza will be available
FOREST is created with the composition and collaboration of Mind of a Snail, Olivia Shortt, Anne La Berge and Lisa Cay Miller
Olivia Shortt (Tkaronto) – baritone sax
Anne La Berge (Amsterdam) – flute and electronics
Mind of a Snail - projections
Haley Bird – oboe
Aidan Edwards – bass clarinet
Lisa Cay Miller – piano

Cascading times Oct. 18 and Oct. 19
8:00 – 8:30 pm advance tickets 5 available
8:10 – 8:40 pm advance tickets 5 available
8:15 – 8:45 pm advance tickets 5 available
8:20 – 8:50 pm drop in, by donation, 5 available
8:25 – 8:55 pm advance tickets 5 available
8:30 – 9:00 pm advance tickets 5 available
9:30 – 10:00 pm advance tickets 5 available
9:40 – 10:10 pm advance tickets 5 available
9:45 – 10:15 pm advance tickets 5 available
9:50 – 10:20 pm drop in, by donation, 5 available
9:55 – 10:25 pm advance tickets 5 available
10:00 – 10:30 pm advance tickets 5 available

This installation involves moving light and sound. Audience members will be guided to move through seated stations. The first 20 minutes of viewings will be at the perimeter of 8EAST in close proximity (3 - 4 feet) to gentle cloth screens. This installation will not be wheelchair accessible. Accessible viewing opportunities can be arranged by contacting [email protected].
From Dr. Lisa Cay Miller, Artistic Director, NOW Society
What are FOREST sounds, FOREST sights? Ears and eyes attuned, tree branches break as you look for the creature. A bear clacks it’s jaws in unease, unseen, stands evaluating, poor sight and strong smell, or bolts at the slightest vocalization. A squirrel stands silent, another chatters. Robins sound warning of an owl. Birds sing profusely in June and the same are present in silent September. Owls, elk send their calls in the dark. Trees, mitochondria, seen but unheard, exchange waves through vast networks. The moon crosses the sky, silent.
We are dominated by urbanity, those systems, sounds and sights have become normalized, most terribly resulting in the displacement and genociding of peoples and protectors of land, extinction of creatures, and the devastation of ecosystems.
Being (with nature) is a break, a hike, a vacation. Valuing the natural is positioned as alternative, radicalized, rather than usual, even as the consequences of distancing ourselves from balance enter in daily life.
One of the goals of the FOREST project and the transformation of 8EAST is to envision a profound state - connected, aware. Guest artists Olivia Shortt, Anne La Berge and Mind of a Snail and NOW musicians will be creating an illusion of forest. With tension of location in the urban setting, and entry into this environment, we remember, we listen, we look.
Oct 20 2pm FREE talk at 8EAST
Invasive Species 101 with Adrian Avendaño
Refreshments available afterward
Ever wondered what invasive species live in your neighbourhood and local parks? How can we differentiate between invasive non-native plants and native plants in our region? What other invasive species affect our region currently? What can do we about them? Join us for a presentation by Adrian Avendaño, Executive Director of the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver to learn how we all have a part to play in maintaining biodiversity in our region!
Guest Artist Bios:
(They/Them): Anishinaabe, Nipissing First Nation) Olivia Shortt is a storyteller and performing artist working across Turtle Island and internationally. They are a vocalist, noisemaker, improviser, composer, sound designer, video artist, drag artist, curator, administrator, and producer. Shortt was featured in the 2020 Winter edition of Musicworks Magazine and was described as a “glittering, rising star in the exploratory music firmament.” They have appeared on CBC Kids ‘Gary the Unicorn and their voice has been used off-screen for Stephen King’s ‘In the Tall Grass’ and Season 3 of ‘Chucky’; they made their Lincoln Center debut in 2018 with the International Contemporary Ensemble; they made their film debut, onscreen playing saxophone, in Atom Egoyan’s 2019 film Guest of Honour; and recorded an album with their duo Stereoscope, two kilometres underground in the SnoLAB (an underground laboratory specializing in Neutrinos and dark matter physics in Northern Ontario, Canada). Shortt performed and premiered Raven Chacon’s (Diné) ‘For Olivia Shortt’ at The Whitney Museum of American Art (NYC) as part of Chacon’s series of solo works 'For Zitkála-Šá' during the 2022 Whitney Biennial and has performed the work at The Holland Festival (Amsterdam) and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (Washington, DC).https://www.olivia-shortt.com/

Anne La Berge's passion for the extremes in both composed and improvised music has led her to the fringes of storytelling and sound art as her sources of musical inspiration. She is a composer/performer in the Amsterdam-based ensemble MAZE, works as an improvisation and live electronics coach and teaches at the Royal Conservatory in the Hague. She can be heard on the Largo, Artifact, Etcetera, Hat Art, Frog Peak, Einstein, X-OR, Unsounds, Canal Street, Rambo, esc.rec., Intackt, Data, verz, Real Music House, Relative Pitch, Carrier, Present Sounds Recordings and Splendor Amsterdam labels. Her music is published by Frog Peak Music and Alry Publications; and her Max-patch based compositions are available from her privately. She is a founding artist of the Splendor Amsterdam collective where she produces small scale concerts and she is the director of the Volsap Foundation that produces innovative music projects and international tours.http://annelaberge.com/

Mind of a Snail is a shadow puppetry duo currently based out of Vancouver B.C. Canada, on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlil̓wətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Since 2003, Chloé Ziner and Jessica Gabriel have been developing a multilayered style of visual storytelling using handmade projections. Their performances play at the intersection of puppetry, visual arts, clowning & music. They have recently been integrating live video and interactive live-streaming into their tool kit. As artistic collaborators, they love exploring beyond the boundaries of traditional theatre, and creating magical immersive experiences for their audiences. Mind of a Snail’s shadow theatre is like an early animation created live before your eyes.https://mindofasnail.org/

~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT
~Please do not come to these events if you are unwell. 8EAST ventilation: open windows and door, three air purifiers, updated HVAC system with UV lights.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 [email protected] you are attending an event with food and have specific allergies, please contact [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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.
We gratefully acknowledge that we make music on the Traditional, Ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlil̓wətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Our social space for new culture, 8EAST, is located on these Territories and in Chinatown, in the Downtown Eastside. We collaborate with artists around the world.