Ah, what a dusty answer gets the soul when hot for certainties in this our life!
George Meredith
WEATHER- The darkness decends on us all, as the cannonball rain of horse chestnuts commences.
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THE GATHERING FESTIVAL
SATURDAY JUNE 16 | 10am-8pm
THURSDAY JUNE 21 | 5pm
EMERY BARNES PARK
(Davie and Seymour St)
Intercultural Summer
A Solstice Celebration!
JOIN THE PARADE
The Gathering place and the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret invite you to partake in the festivities to celebrate summer and this time of renewal and bloom!
COME IN COSTUME
Celebrate the sun with your vibrant colours!
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE | JUNE 21st
Revelry begins at Emery Barnes park (Davie and Seymour) with:
5:00 – Marimba Kumbana
5:30 – Ivana Kupala flower wreath making
– Iranian Tirgan ceremonial wristband making workshop
– Henna Booth
5:45 – Singing and Dancing by Tiddley Cove
6:15 – Marimba Kumbana
7:00 – Aztec Dancers
– Free Dinner!
7:15 – Mariachi El Dorado
8:00 – Balkan Schmalkan
8:15 – Procession with giant puppets, stilters, Balkan Schmalkin and YOU to David Lam Park at the water's edge, where we will tip our hats to the longest day with
– Placing flower wreaths and wristbands in the ocean
– Story telling by Rosemary Georgeson
– Singing by Zlatna Mountain
– Music by Silk Road
– Walking a candlelit labyrinth and more!
Do you have a roving character idea or giant puppet? Send your proposals to candybonestheatre@gmail.com
REHEARSE, REFINE, PLAY
The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret Society is proud to announce the opening of a new mini black box rehearsal theatre in Vancouver's beautiful Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood. The Flower Shop is open for rentals and other opportunities. Contact us for more information or to book a rental.
THE DUSTY
CLASSIFIEDS
HAPPENINGS IN THE DFC COMMUNITY
The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret presents a new initiative to help promote the shows, workshops, events and other projects of the expansive DFC community. Check back soon, and often, to find out what's happening around town. You don't want to miss out on the creative ingenuity of our friends!
THE DUSTY
MAINSTAGE
THE DUSTY FLOWERPOT CABARET PRESENTS
The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret is East Vancouver's beloved performance and production company, best known for creating fully immersive, theatrical worlds such as The Valley of Ashes, Hard Times Hit Parade, Scarlett Queen of Mercy, The Village Project, The Listening Jar and the annual Parade of Lost Souls.
GET THAT DUSTY
FEELING
BECOME A DUSTY MEMBER!
Annual Membership with The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret Society gives you discounts and pre-sale privileges on select shows. Your yearly membership will also demonstrate your support and appreciation of The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret’s artistic significance and contribution to the local arts scene in Vancouver.
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GENERAL INQUIRIES:
dustyflowerpotcabaret@gmail.com
DUSTY FLOWER SHOP BOOKINGS & INQUIRIES:
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THIRD THURSDAY CABARET BOOKINGS & INQUIRIES:
PARADE OF LOST SOULS INQUIRIES:
