Children's Programs

Kindertunes
Presented by jack & lola

West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive, Front Lawn, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Wednesday, August 4

Bobs and Lolo Growing up on Vancouver Island, Robyn and Lorraine have always shared a love of the natural world and a passion for working with children. Creating the dynamic duo Bobs & Lolo has allowed them to combine their diverse academic backgrounds with a mutual love of teaching and the creative arts.
	Since debuting as Bobs & Lolo in 2003, Robyn and Lorraine have been capturing the hearts and minds of children, parents and educators alike and are recent winners of a West Coast Music Award and JUNO Award nominees. They regularly perform at schools, children's festivals and performing arts centres throughout North America.
Sharing musical stories that engage, inspire and educate, they teach kids to care about themselves, their neighbours and the planet. From up in the trees to down in the seas, get on your feet with Bobs & Lolo!

Thursday, August 5

Chris Hamilton is quickly becoming one of Canada’s favourite children’s musicians by constantly performing at festivals, theatres, schools, shopping centres, libraries and anywhere else kids are. He has been performing for children since 2003 and now averages 80 shows per year. Chris' Sticky Situations CD was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for “Outstanding Children’s Recording” and for two "Just Plain Folks Music Awards" in the Children's Album and Children's Song categories. Known for his humour, his latest CD “Boogie Child”, an all-new collection of 15 lively, original songs celebrate the sillier side of modern life for school-age kids. Hamilton crosses the musical map from Rock to Funk, Blues to Punk, Bluegrass to Beatnik Jazz, Ska and even Disco – a show not to be missed!

Friday, August 6

Shé is a children’s singer and songwriter who performs upbeat, high-energy interactive shows for children aged 2-10 years. She has a charming way with children and keeps them captivated throughout her show. Shé wishes to inspire creativity and educate children with quality music that is fun, upbeat and socially responsible. She writes and performs songs that are relevant to
	children's everyday experiences, reflecting on their feelings and attitudes about themselves and others. Her latest release, “Shimmy, Shimmy with Shé” continues to delight and entertain children. The adults love the catchy and upbeat songs as well!

Coast Capital Savings Creative Kids Day • August 7
West Vancovuer Community Foundation Stage John Lawson Park, 10:00am-2:00pm

Creative Kids Day is four fun hours of arts programming for children and families. Activities include a visual arts community project, roving performers, exciting arts stations and shows by Mike Battie, The Kerplunks and much more!! Bring the whole family to enjoy an artful day of fun!

Performances throughout the Day

10:00 am and 12:00 pm

Mike Battie - Since 1985, Mike Battie has been delighting audiences across the continent with his comedic juggling expertise.

Blending humour, music and virtuoso choreographed juggling, Mike uses torches, knives, devil sticks, diablo, unicycle, stilts and his audience to captivate and enchant. This versatile entertainer’s work ranges from corporate events, festivals and fairs to movies, theatre and opera. Whether roving through crowds, working in front of a camera, presenting his stage show, or teaching his fans to juggle, Mike’s dynamic presence always make him a crowd pleaser.

11:00 am and 1:00 pm

The Kerplunks Two-time JUNO nominees, West Coast Music Award, Canadian Folk Music Award and Canadian Indie Award winners, Dinah D and Tina Jones are joined by their friends Phil Wipper and Aaron Cadwaladr, making The Kerplunks a
	four-piece live band! The Kerplunks play catchy tunes guaranteed to get kids engaged, singing along and joining in on the actions.
Dinah plays the upright bass, banjo, and really belts it out! Dinah also plays the kazoo like a madwoman! Tina plays the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, baritone and also sings. Watch out for when she busts a rhyme, yo! Phil plays the drums, keeping everyone in time and really likes to "Go Bananas". Aaron plays the acoustic guitar, sings harmonies and makes great faces. The Kerplunks have played some of Western Canada’s best festivals - including the Vancouver International Children’s Festival and The Winnipeg Folk Festival. To say the least, The Kerplunks have gained a high-level of success in a short period of time. With a third full-length album to be released in the summer of 2010, this standout children’s band, like their little fans, is getting bigger every day.