Come in from the Cold: Free Workshop Series - City of Prince George

Final, January 3 2011surrounding neighbourhoods. “Canada’s ambassadors of musical diversity”, Sultans of String, have been nominated thisyear for a 2010 JUNO Award, and also for Favourite World Music Band at Canadian Music Week’s 2010 Indie Awards.Their brand new CD, Yalla Yalla!, received a triple nomination in the Canadian Folk Music Awards, winning InstrumentalGroup of the Year. Sultans of String were also voted Best Variety Act by Festivals & Events Ontario, and just won theInternational Songwriting Competition in the Instrumental category out of 15,000 entries. Their performance is madepossible in part by a grant from the Ontario Arts Council’s National Touring program.You can be sure that they will encourage participation and movement by the younger audience members and that everyonewill find something to connect to in their stories and music. This free 1.5 hour event will include a 45 minute concert,followed by a mural creation art activity and social time, where bannock, fruit and drinks will be provided (at no charge).Warm Your Spirit with Street Spirits and Artist Director, Andrew BurtonWarm Your Spirits Theatre Workshop will take place the Connaught Youth Centre (1491 – 17 th Avenue) Friday January 28from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The internationally-acclaimed Street Spirits Theatre Company actors, lead by Artistic DirectorAndrew Burton, will guide participants through a dynamic acting process where topics such as racism, inclusion,multiculturalism and diversity will be tackled. This 5-hour workshop is open to everyone however people with an interest inacting may find it especially engaging although no acting experience is necessary! Normally provided at a cost of $200 perparticipant, we are very pleased to provide the workshop (and hot lunch) at no cost. Only 25 spots are available and preregistrationis required. (Contact Sarah Cunningham at sarahlcunningham@shaw.ca to pre-register) Please note thatfurther to the workshop itself, interested participants may have an opportunity to be part of a Street Spirits show, during thefinal Come in From the Cold event during the afternoon of Saturday January 29.Sharing Worlds with Donne Roberts, Tom Landa, and Neda JalaliThis multicultural musical event takes place Friday, January 28 from 2:30- 4:30 p.m. in the College of NewCaledonia (3330-22 nd Ave) Atrium. Led by international performers, Donne Roberts and Tom Landa ( of The Paperboys)as well as local musician Neda Jalali, stories and songs will be shared to stimulate conversation about inclusion,multiculturalism, diversity and racism. With microphones available to the audience, there will be space for those present toexpress their views as well. This event is open to all residents of Prince George with a special invitation to all of ourinternational students both at CNC and at UNBC or local high schools.Come in From the Cold: Workshop Series Wrap-upWith Leonard Ward, David Wilcox, Street Spirits and the PaperboysOn the afternoon of Saturday January 29 (door open at 12:30 with the show beginning at 1:00) we inviteparticipants and volunteers from the six earlier workshops and all other interested people to participate in a veryexciting wrap up event taking place in The Art Space (1685 – 3 rd Avenue). This event will include an openingsong by Leonard Ward, a Cree Elder and Pipe Carrier; performances by David Wilcox and The Paperboys, anda performance by the Street Spirits Theatre Company. We will recognize the events that brought us togetherover the past week as well reflect upon the impact diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism have on all of us.For more information about Coldsnap and the musicians, please checkout the Coldsnap Web-site http://www.coldsnapfestival.com/festival/This project is made possible through funding from theGovernment of Canada and the Province of British Columbia2