Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Delany's Coffee House Craft Market
Ambleside Landing, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

High calibre Artisans populate the waterfront of West Vancouver to display and sell their original pieces during this very popular program. One of a kind pottery, jewellery, handbags, gifts, woodwork, glass designs and much more create this artistic and enjoyable market.  Enjoy the live sounds of the Fountain Stage as you stroll through the market; this is shopping the way it should be.

16th Street Liquor Store Festival Wine Garden
Millennium Park, 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Brand new for 2010, this intimate licenced venue at the foot of 15th street is the perfect location to relax and enjoy the stunning views from the West Vancouver Waterfront while absorbing the stunning art of the Harmony Arts Festival. Join us for a glass of wine and light meal service and enjoy some of the 25 performances on the Pacific Arbour Garden Stage.

Coast Capital Savings Creative Kid’s Day
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!

Mike Battie • 10:00am & 12:00pm
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.
The Kerplunks • 11:00am & 1:00pm
	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! She 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.

ArtSpeaks

Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge
In a traditional 3-hour Plein Air painting competition, painters must originate, paint, complete, and frame a piece of art that they create outdoors. Works will be judged and prizes will be awarded. Artists will be painting in areas surrounding Ferry Building Gallery & in the ArtSpeaks tent.

*Artists must pre-register at Ferry Building Gallery - cost: $35. Many fabulous prizes for the winners! A wine reception will follow for participants and jurors.

ArtSpeaks tent, Ambleside Landing, 10:00am-1:00pm

Janice Robertson • 3:00pm

Still Life in Acrylics
Janice will demonstrate her unique style of painting still life.

ArtSpeaks tent, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Hands-On Mosaics

Liz Calvin • 12:00pm

Make your own mosaic art piece to take home! Drop by and create your own masterpiece: $6 for each piece. Choose to make a mosaic mirror or coffee/tea coaster ….and more. Liz Calvin will guide you through the steps, working with coloured ceramic tile, mirror, stones and china.

Tent South of the Ferry Building Gallery, Ambleside Landing, 12:00pm-4:00pm

Music, Dance, and Art at the Museum

Discover the rich traditions of Iranian culture through traditional dance, music, and contemporary art. Entertainment and activities will include: performances by the Chichaklar dance group and the Kereshmeh Ensemble, a demonstration of Iranian calligraphy by Saeed Zargari, traditional Iranian tea and delicacies provided by Canadian Iranian Foundation and a presentation on fashion and jewellery by a social anthropologist Massoume Price, and a contemporary fashion display by Fariba Mirzaie, Vancouver based fashion designer and textile artist. Visit the website for a complete listing of programs.

West Vancouver Museum, 11:30am-4:30pm

Kereshmeh Ensemble is one of today’s leading Persian Music Ensembles and endeavors to build a bridge between East & West through their music.

All of the members of the Kereshmeh Ensemble are also Professional Musicians each with their unique technique that has been developed over years of study & research. Kereshmeh Ensemble is based in Vancouver and has performed in numerous concerts in Canada and USA and has appeared in various Folk festivals around the world. Kereshmeh has had the privilege of playing with different young talented musicians as guest artists in their concerts. West Vancouver Museum, 12:30pm-2:00pm

World Music

Doug Towle • 1:00pm The word duende is used to describe music that moves both body and soul.
	Guitarist Doug Towle has tapped into this dark magnetic energy which springs up from the earth through the souls of your feet. Doug’s new CD “Desire, Heat & Spirit” was released in the fall of 2009 and continues to win new fans all over, with its unique blend of world music and Spanish guitar, jazz-infused rumba and flamenco with a dash of modern world beat. Doug’s music has been a hit with people of all ages and walks of life and is sure to please anyone who experiences one of his dynamic performances.
Shona Le Mottée and Tim Readman • 2:00pm This Celtic duo is led by Juno Award-winning fiddler/vocalist, Shona Le Mottée (formerly of The Paperboys and Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance). Born on the tiny Island of Jersey in the English Channel, Shona has toured extensively all over North America both performing and teaching her expressive and rhythmic fiddle style.
Joining Shona is Tim Readman (formerly of Fear of Drinking) on guitar and vocals. Emerging from the North-east English folk scene, Tim has earned a reputation as an outstanding songwriter, guitarist, singer and interpreter of traditional and contemporary folk songs. Tim and Shona have worked extensively together for 10
years. Come and check out this funky Celtic-pop Vancouver group.
Mariachi Los Dorados • 3:00pm
	Mariachi Los Dorados was founded in 2003, by its director Alex Alegria, with a goal to bring the traditional music of Mexico to Canada - best know as Mariachi music. The name Mariachi Los Dorados comes from General Francisco Villa's army “Los Dorados” in which some members were from North America. These musicians deliver the passion, love and respect they feel for México and its culture and maintain and promote the beauty of Mexico through its traditional and uplifting music.
Kow Kanda • 4:00pm Born in the diamond-rich country of Sierra Leone, West Africa, Ronald Garber has had a fascination for music from a very early age. Nicknamed "KOW KANDA" by his grandfather, the African meaning exemplifies his personality…a tough, determined exterior and at the same time possessing an inner gentleness.
With a fusion of traditional African, reggae and pop music format, their CDS have captured airplay in various geographic pockets around the world, from Australia and Aruba to U.S. radio markets in Washington, Hawaii and Michigan. Whether you see Kow Kanda live or listen to their CD, excitement is guaranteed...be prepared to dance! Pacific Arbour Garden Stage, Millennium Park, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Daytime Fountain Concerts

2pm: Rae Armour
3pm: Lindsay May
4pm: Beverley Elliott & Mark James Fortin
5pm: Paul Clifford

Park Royal Fountain Stage
Ambleside Landing, 2:00pm-6:00pm

Orchestra by the Sea

National Youth Orchestra

This chamber ensemble is comprised of members of The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYOC). NYOC is Canada’s leading training organization for aspiring young orchestral musicians. Selecting only the most gifted musicians from across the country, the NYOC provides world-class training to prepare them for life as professional musicians and beyond.
The brainchild of noted conductor Walter Susskind, who believed that a training orchestra for outstanding young Canadian musical talent was essential, the NYOC was formed in the summer of 1960. Harmony Arts Festival is proud to host this concert in celebration on the NYOC 50th Anniversary.

West Vancouver Community Foundation Stage
John Lawson Park, 3:00pm

BA Blacktop Sunset Concert

Dal Hothi and the Headlines (aka Dal Dil Vog)

Through a fusion of modern western and Indian melodies and beats with lyrics in English, Punjabi and Hindi, Dilvog gives you songs that will move you and a live experience that will shake your world. He has performed more than 1,500 shows throughout Canada, USA, India and the UK and Dal has played with countless artists inlcuding Nickleback, Toots and the Maytals, Jann Arden, Chantal Kreviazuk, Maestro Fresh Wes, and others. West Vancouver Community Foundation Stage, John Lawson Park, 7:30 pm

Evening Garden Concert

Jazz Divas
	Three of Canada’s leading jazz vocalists and recording artists join forces in this entertaining and highly musical Vancouver-based trio. Karin Plato has staked out unique terrain for herself with her breezy, swinging style on standards and originals. Jennifer Scott‘s pure, flexible voice shines in her rare mix of great technique and deep interpretive skills on both standards and original tunes.
Kate Hammett-Vaughan’s adventurous and assured singing shines new light on standards and little-known gems. Performing original arrangements, these three singers and great friends have a warm and engaging onstage presence, and sing their way straight into your heart. With Chris Sigerson (piano), Rene Worst (bass) and Tom Foster (drums). Pacific Arbour Garden Stage, Millennium Park, 9:00pm

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