The Living Arts Centre Brings Visual & Performing Arts to Communities Across Mississauga
/The Living Arts Centre's ARTward Bound 2017 team is hitting the road this summer bringing the visual and performing arts to communities across Mississauga.
Join us for art filled days throughout July and August! Our friendly instructors will help budding artists experiment with paint, sculpture and mixed media. Participate in a Hip Hop workshop and learn some new moves, then be entertained with a children’s performance! Performances vary by location and date. A lunch program is available at select locations. All activities are FREE. This program is recommended for children ages 5 to 12 and participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No pre- registration is required, simply drop in for part of the program or join us for the full day! Detailed information about activities, program timings, and locations can be found at www.livingartscentre.ca
PROGRAM DATES/TIMES & LOCATIONS:
July 20 – Sheridan Centre (12pm-4pm)
July 22 – Churchill Meadows Library (10:30am-3:00pm)
July 25 – Forest Ridge Community Housing (10:30am-3:00pm)
July 27 & 28 – River Grove Community Centre (10:30am-3:00pm)
Aug 1 & 2 – Britannia Glen Co-op (10:30am-3:00pm)
Aug 11 – Malton Community Centre (12pm-4pm)
Aug 15 – Port Credit Library (12pm-4pm)
Aug 17 & 18 – Courtneypark Library (10:30am-3:00pm)
Aug 22 – Dixie Outlet Mall (12pm-4pm)
OUR PERFORMERS: Performers vary by location.
I Rock With THE ONE – A Mississauga Hip Hop Dance crew affiliated with The Gateway Centre for New Canadians. This crew is involved in the community through youth outreach, volunteering, and charity events.
Back by popular demand, The DuffleBag Theatre Company will bring an interactive performance of Little Red Riding Hood, filled with wit, humour and fun.
Drummer, Njacko Backo creates joyful African-influenced “world music.” His infectiously joyful music and open-hearted performances leave audience-members of all backgrounds dancing in a spirit of togetherness.
Magician, Ray Xu has spent many years practicing and performing this ancient art, and travelled around the world entertaining people of all ages and walks of life.
Award-winning author and storyteller, Rukhsana Khan has published 11 books. She has appeared on television and radio, and has been featured at international conferences in Denmark, Mexico, Singapore, India, South Africa, all across Canada and the U.S.