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POSTPONED – Winter Concert Series: Dena Zagi & Sour Do Re Mi

December 3, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

On Nov 24, Premier Silver and Dr. Hanley provided an update regarding rising cases of COVID-19 in Yukon. Though Dr. Hanley confirmed that there is no increased concern about the circulation of COVID-19 in the community and that organized events with proper protocols may proceed, we have decided to postpone all December concerts out of an abundance of care and concern for our community, staff and performers.

The spirit of the Winter Concert Series is to provide Dawsonites with a culturally rich, live music experience whenever it is safe to do so. While we were eagerly looking forward to hosting these amazing Yukon musicians and providing Dawsonites with a much-needed opportunity to experience live music, we were prepared for this. We will reschedule all December concerts at a later time.

We continue to monitor the situation closely, and at this time, all January, February and March shows are still scheduled. This cancellation is for December concerts only.

If you have already purchased a ticket, you will be refunded as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support!

 

The Klondike Institute of Art & Culture and the Dawson City Music Festival Association are thrilled to present live music at the KIAC Ballroom – dënäkär zho all winter! Musicians from throughout the Yukon will share their work in a concert series, with each concert showcasing two artists for two nights.

Dena Zagi, meaning “people’s voice,” was created in 2009 by Jenny Fröhling and Dennis Shorty. Dennis is a singer, songwriter and guitar player. He was born underneath a tree near Ross River and is Kaska First Nation. Jenny is a singer and plays the traditional drum & drum set and First Nation flute. Jenny hails from Germany and is Dennis’ partner.

Dena Zagi is a Traditional-Contemporary band, and their music is written in the Kaska language. The lyrics are about the land, animals, respect, ancestors and traditions. They’ve played together in various venues in Canada and Germany and were nominated for Best Inuit, Indigenous Language or Francophone Album at the 2018 Indigenous Music Awards and Indigenous Songwriter of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Dena Zagi hopes to encourage young people to preserve their language through music.

Sour Do Re Mi

Raised a continent apart, these two classically trained musicians were brought together over a love of fiddle and old-time music. Katie Avery moved to Whitehorse in 2012 to teach Suzuki violin lessons. She studied violin at the University of Toronto and has performed all over the country with various musicians. Graeme Poile has performed with several young Yukon bands such as the Hinterlands, The Moanin’ Mountain Boys and The Sideguys. In addition to classical study, Graeme has studied jazz at Vancouver Island University and incorporates these influences into his playing.

We are committed to providing a safe concert-going experience, so please note the following:

• All concerts are all-ages.

• Each concert will have very limited capacity with physical distancing in place.

• We are offering advanced tickets only. You may purchase tickets in clusters of up to four (4) people to be seated together.

• All concert-goers will be required to wear a mask. If you do not own a mask, disposable ones will be available.

• All concert-goers must be seated upon entrance and remain seated throughout each set (except for bathroom breaks). There will be a 10-minute set changeover, but audience members cannot mingle in the venue.

• Artists will be performing live off the floor rather than on stage to ensure proper spacing when needed.

• Thursday night shows will be broadcast live on CFYT 106.9fm and cfyt.ca from 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm for those who cannot attend.

• If you feel sick at all, please contact KIAC for a refund and stay home.

• We are following the public health situation closely, and we are prepared to cancel, postpone, or alter all shows if needed.

Details

Date:
December 3, 2020
Time:
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Venue

Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)
902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
Phone
867-993-5005
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Organizer

Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)
Phone
867-993-5005

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Artist In Residence Activities & Outreach

Artist in Residence activities include artist talks, studio tours, interactive events, and more.

Founded in 2001, in a partnership with Parks Canada, the KIAC Artist in Residence Program has welcomed over 300 talented artists, musicians and filmmakers to Dawson City from all regions of Canada and around the world. Our alumni include Sobey Art Award nominees, Western Canada Music Award winners, and prize-winning filmmakers from film festivals across the globe.

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Film activities include film screenings, film selections, and more.

KIAC is proud to host an exciting roster of film screenings and film-related events throughout the year, such as the 48 Hour Film Challenge and Dawson City International Short Film Festival, numerous workshops, and other opportunities.


Exhibitions

Exhibition activities include gallery viewing hours, exhibition openings, artist talks, calls for submissions, and more.

ODD Gallery

The ODD Gallery, located in the Dënäkär Zho / KIAC building, presents a wide array of outreach programming including artist talks, openings, lectures, screenings, youth programs and other special events. Gallery programming fosters professionalism and appreciation of regional visual arts practice, and provides the community with exposure and access to a diverse range of contemporary visual arts practices and theories in a remote, northern setting.

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Kids & youth activities include: music lessons, art classes, dance classes, book readings, toddler classes, after-school programs.

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Kids and Youth (toddler to teen) programming ranges from music lessons (vocals, piano) to dance class (ballet, hip hop, and more), to hands-on workshops (pottery, screen-printing, animation and more) and is offered regularly throughout the year. KIAC strives to subsidize Kids & Youth programs as much as possible via grants and funding. Programming ranges from free Drop-Ins to registered weekly programs.

Youth Art Enrichment

Youth Art Enrichment is an annual four-day art program for Yukon youth hosted by the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture in Dawson City. Artistically-inclined youth ages 14 – 18 travel from across the Yukon to take part in intensive workshops led by professional artists. Students choose one of three mediums to study for the duration of the program, learning new skills, techniques, and ways to creatively make artwork for the world to see. The mediums change every year: we have offered printmaking, animation, painting, carving, stained glass, illustration, improv, and much more over the last two decades.

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Performing Arts

Performing arts activities include: concerts, theatre and dance performances, open mics, radio broadcasts, special events, and more.

KIAC presents a year-round professional performing arts series in the beautiful second floor Ballroom that actively engages our community and provides inspiring performance opportunities for international, national, and regional artists in many disciplines. Our diverse programming includes jazz, classical, folk & roots, experimental, dance, theatre, and more.


Workshops

Workshops include: weekly drop-ins, registered programs, weekend workshops, and more.

KIAC presents a year-round schedule of educational opportunities ranging from drop in programs (pottery, screenprinting, seniors painting, concert band), to registered workshops (dance, music, film, visual art, craft, textiles, etc), to professional development opportunities for artists (grant writing, artwork documentation, etc).

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