MISPON WINTER LIGHT GALA

Jan 6th, 2010 - City Hall Plaza  4:30-7:30pm

Kick start your New Year’s resolution to enjoy winter at Mispon – a whimsical gala that launches Edmonton’s winter festival season.

Mispon means ‘it’s snowing’ in Cree, and everyone is invited to join us at this light-hearted celebration of all the best about our snowy winter city.

Enjoy fun installations, performances and presentations – including a sneak peek at upcoming festivals and Winter Light 2010.

Schedule of Events

4:30 - City Hall Plaza
Skate Performance - Tophie Davies and Friends
Bring your own skates and join the fun!
Light installations, Fire Monsters

4:40 - City Hall Steps
Blessing – Elder Betty Lafferty
Ceremonial Fire – Winter Festivals and Special Guests
Lantern Installation – Dylan Toymaker

4:45 - City Hall
Music – Johnny Quazar and the Swingbots
Performance – Kristine Nutting’s Warm Up Burlesque
Media Art – Snow Falls by Tim Folkmann, Dean Davey & Matt Vest

5:00 - City Hall
Welcome – John Mahon
Winter Festival Previews – Pamela Anthony, Christy Morin, Shirley Lowe, Ritchie Velthuis

5:30 - City Hall
Performance – Kristine Nutting’s Warm Up Burlesque
Avalanche – Winter Light
Food – NAIT catering
Music  - Johnny Quazar and the Swingbots
Share the Warmth - Bring warm gloves, toques and scarves to share the warmth with our inner city neighbours!

Winter Light is produced by the Edmonton Arts Council.

Download the MISPON poster here