OPENING NIGHT:
VA VA VOOM! Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00pm at Performance Works 1218 Cartwright Street on Granville Island
Photos from the 2012 Opening Night by Britta Becker, Thorsten Gohl, and Aida Miri.
THE HOST DAVID C. JONES Our host is an actor, writer, director, comedian, and so much more! The founder of Rock.Paper.Scissors. is also an alumnus of the Vancouver TheatreSports League, a graduate of Studio 58, and the host on OutTV’s Tops and Bottoms. He’s a riot and we think you’ll agree!
THE PERFORMANCE AUCTIONEER ELIAS ARJAN Imagine a circus ringmaster, motivational speaker, and salesman all in one package—calling an auction. Tonight you will participate in a fun and interactive auction, supporting the significant work of the Vancouver Fringe Festival. So get your bid card ready, bid high, and bid often! benefitauctioneer.ca
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THE PERFORMERS LITTLE PUSSY (JOHN GRADY) John Grady’s true tales of being picked on, chased down, and beat up, from child to adulthood. AGAINST GRAVITY (MIND OF A SNAIL PUPPET CO.) Gravity oppresses us all! Part shadow puppet show and part live musical performance, Against Gravity is a hilarious and mindbending journey from the highest highs to the lowest lows. THREADS (TONYA JONE MILLER) In August of 1968, a farm girl from rural Indiana stepped off a plane in Saigon. From being held at gunpoint her first night in-country, to adopting an entire family of Vietnamese orphans, this is her extraordinary true story. KITT & JANE (SNAFU DANCE THEATRE) Two socially-awkward 14-year-olds hijack their high school assembly to lead an interactive survival guide to the nearpost-apocalyptic future.
AND A SPECIAL APPEARANCE FROM DEANNA FLEYSHER FROM BUTT KAPINSKI Private Eye Butt Kapinski invites you to co-star in this film noir fantasy—riddled with shadows, sin, sex, and violence. CHRISTINE LESIAK AND ADAM KEEFE FROM FOOLS FOR LOVE One adrenaline-pumped night, two best friends discover they’ve been overlooking what’s right under their noses. ZEB WEST FROM INNOCENT WHEN YOU DREAM This play takes place inside the belly of a whale! A heartbroken castaway, swallowed and driven mad, has only two books to read: Don Quixote and Moby Dick.
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ACT ONE
SILENT AUCTION Wine sampling and bubbly from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Appies from Edible Canada (Spitting Distance table service only), Dockside Restaurant, and the Keg Steakhouse and Bar Photo booth from My City Photos! Cash bar WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS CTV Morning Live co-host Aamer Haleem and Executive Director David Jordan Emcee David C. Jones with Fringe Friends: Deanna Fleysher (Butt Kapinski), Christine Lesiak and Adam Keefe (Fools for Love), and Zeb West (Innocent When You Dream) LIVE AUCTION Elias Arjan: Performance Auctioneer
INTERMISSION
Silent Auction closes at the end of intermission Wine sampling from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Sweet treats from Dockside Restaurant Chocolate Fountain from Camino! Cash bar
ACT TWO
DOOR PRIZE DRAW SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES John Grady (Little Pussy) Mind of a Snail Puppet Co. (Against Gravity) Tonya Jone Miller (Threads) SNAFU Dance Theatre (Kitt & Jane)
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BID FOR 2013 AUCTION ITEMS!
LIVE AUCTION ESTIMATED VALUE
LOT NUMBER
LA1
EDIBLE CANADA: A gift basket filled with a delicious selection of the highest quality Canadian-made gourmet food items.
LA2
VANCOUVER CANUCKS / ROSEDALE ON ROBSON: Two Upper Bowl mid-week tickets to a 2013/2014 regular season Vancouver Canucks game and overnight accommodation in a deluxe King Suite at Rosedale on Robson.
Up to $350
LA3
JASPER ESCAPE PACKAGE FOR TWO: Take in the stunning scenery of a VIA Rail round trip, then spend four nights at any Jasper Mountain Park Lodge, and enjoy two days at the unparalleled Marmot Basin.
Up to $2,070
LA4
MICHAEL DEAN JEWELLERY: A gorgeous pearl necklace from one of Granville Island’s most talented jewellers!
$400
LA5
HOOKED ON YOGA PACKAGE: Unlimited month memberships at Exhale Studio, Chopra Yoga and Unity Yoga. Plus a unique custom made Fringe yoga bag by Chris Duggan. Yoga mat included!
$565
$100
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LA6
WATER ADVENTURE PACKAGE FOR TWO: Sewell’s Marina high-speed SeaSafari wildlife eco-tour, Vancouver Water Adventures Paddle Boarding and Eco-marine Granville Island double-kayak rental.
$355
LA7
WESTJET TRAVEL / inBED ORGANICS: Round trip for two to any WestJet destination! Includes comfy travel pillows from inBed Organics.
LA8
DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL: Two 2014 Festival Passes.
LA9
CHALI-ROSSO ART GALLERY: Apollon by Henri Mattise, 1953 lithograph reinterpreting the brightly coloured gouache paper cut-outs Matisse created near the end of his life. Directed and supervised by the artist in collaboration with renowned lithographer Mourlot Frères.
$1,000
LA10
CHRIS MURDOCH, CIRCUS AND SPEAKING: Chris is a multidisciplinary circus performer and master of ceremonies. Make your next event magical with a unique emcee and a mesmerizing stage performance. Case of wine included!
$900
LA11
SPIRIT RIDGE VINEYARD RESORT & SPA PACKAGE FOR TWO: Essence wine tour & tasting, Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre admission and one-night stay at the Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa. Plus gift certificates for dinner at Mica Restaurant and spa treatments at Solstice Spa.
$650
LA12
STEVE NASH FITNESS WORLD: Two six-month memberships plus personal training sessions redeemable at the Steve Nash Fitness World of your choice.
$950
Up to $2,000
$300
LA13
A SWEET EVENING WITH CHAMBAR’S PASTRY CHEF, CELEST MAH: Learn the secrets of high-end desserts in the comfort of your home!
PRICELESS!
LA14
WEST TREK ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR FOR TWO: A 4-day tour to the Rockies! Includes bus transportation, shared accommodation and guaranteed good times!
$800
LA15
PRIVATE BURLESQUE LESSONS WITH BURGUNDY BRIXX: Dip your toes into the exciting world of burlesque with a one-hour “Little Tease Party” for up to 12 ladies. Learn a fun classic burlesque striptease routine and some of the sassy history behind the bump n’grind!
$250
LA16
WHISTLER ADVENTURE PACKAGE: The Adventure Group snowmobile tour for two, accommodation at Delta Whistler Village Suites and gift certificates for Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
$500
LA17
MODERN DAY LIVIN’ BY JIMMY’S CREATOR ZUZIA JUSZKIEWICZ / HARRISON GALLERIES: Four one-off illustrations portraying Jimmy in the comfort of his home. Custom framing by Harrison Galleries.
LA18
MOTORINO XPn ELECTRIC SCOOTER: The coolest way to reduce your environmental footprint.
PRICELESS!
$2,300
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SILENT AUCTION ESTIMATED VALUE
LOT NUMBER
FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL F1
AINSWORTH CUSTOM DESIGN: Frank n’ Shine stuffy doll, story book and large cup.
F2
AMITY DESIGN STUDIO: Hand painted silk poncho by Jelena Corak.
F3
AWKWARD STAGE PRODUCTIONS: Two tickets to any Changing Minds performance at this year’s Fringe. Plus a brain visor hat, a Jello Brain mold, a brain freeze ice tray, and one gnarly skull brain cap by Neff!
$85
F4
BLUE SEA GALLERY / DONAL HEBNER: An art poster of Vancouver and two “I Love Vancouver” t-shirts designed by Donal Hebner.
$70
F5
BODACIOUS / RAIN BOUTIQUE: Dusty rose purse and a haircut with a scalp massage at Rain Boutique.
$148
F6
CIRCLE CRAFT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION: Handmade ceramic pitcher and vase by Cathi Jefferson.
$175
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$95
$169
F7
ENGLISH BAY GALLERY: Framed photograph of one of the laughing men located at English Bay.
$134
F8
FUNK SHUI: Timeless handwoven lime green scarf.
$166
F9
GEIST / THE OLDE TYME GREAT JAMAICAN GOURMET GIFT BASKET: A year long subscription to Geist Magazine and a gift basket of specialty items.
$121
F10
GIGI B: Plaster tile by Sid Dickens.
$92
F11
GRANVILLE ISLAND BROOM CO. : A unique handcrafted broom & whisk.
$62
F12
JACK OLIVE: Set of four unique handmade ceramic mugs.
$160
F13
JIM JORGENSON: Framed photograph of an
$100
F14
KROMA ACRYLIC COLOURS: Explore your
$55
F15
JOEL BERMAN GLASS STUDIOS: Signature decorative glass plate.
$138
F16
NEW & SMALL STERLING GLASS STUDIO: Beautiful hand painted glasses.
$120
F17
SILK WEAVING STUDIO: Beautiful handmade silk scarf.
$175
Oregon sunset with seagulls.
creative side with a set of acrylic paints.
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F18
STONEAGE ART COMPANY: Eclectic African sculpture.
$300
F19
SUSY BIRSTEIN: Hand painted ceramic bowl of Ganesh.
$168
F20
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES: Hand crafted wood framed mirror from Nepal.
$145
F21
THE CLOTH SHOP / TRIBAL RUGS & ART: Forest table runner kit and multi-purpose cloth carry bag from Italy.
$84
F22
TRIBAL RUGS & ART: Classic pashmina shawl and multi-purpose carry bag from Italy.
$50
F23
VANCOUVER ART GALLERY / DONAL HEBNER: Annual household membership for the Vancouver Art Gallery and two “I Love Vancouver” t-shirts designed by Donal Hebner.
$160
F24
ZBIGNIEW KUPCZYNSKI / FRAMAGRAPHIC: Two Sisters by Zbigniew Kupczynski, limited edition reproduction print.
$275
F25
ZBIGNIEW KUPCZYNSKI / FRAMAGRAPHIC: Yellow Cow by Zbigniew Kupczynski, limited edition reproduction print.
$275
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY H1
AMITY DESIGN STUDIO: Silver earrings and necklace by Branislav Gajic.
$88
H2
BC LIONS: Two endzone tickets to a 2013 BC Lions Regular Season home game.
$86
H3
CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE: Admission for four.
$128
H4
CAROUSEL THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE / ARTS UMBRELLA DANCE COMPANY: Four tickets to any preview show of Seussical December 6, 2013–January 5, 2014, as well as six tickets to the Arts Umbrella Dance Company 2014 Season Finale.
$268
H5
CHERRY POINT ESTATE WINES / OCEANFRONT SUITES AT COWICHAN BAY: Farm tour & wine tasting for 6 people & one-night accommodation at Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay.
$320
H6
FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE: Four tickets to any regularly priced show in the Firehall’s 2013/2014 season.
$120
H7
THE OLDE TYME GREAT JAMAICAN GOURMET GIFT BASKET: Specialty items such as imported fine mustards from France, premium pastas and olive oils from Italy, aged balsamic vinegar of Modena, authentic Belgian biscuits and much more. An epicurean’s delight!
$100
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H8
LESLIE CARTY JEWELLERY: “Owl always love you” necklace made with citrine drops, gold plated chain and mother of pearl; a bracelet with citrine coins, gold fill wire and gold plated clasp; a 18kt gold circle on a gold plated chain and a fluorite and silver plated bracelet.
$135
H9
MIA BELLA BOUTIQUE: Stylish hand knitted wrap.
$70
H10
PNE: Four wicked weeknight passes to the frightfully fantastic Fright Nights.
$110
H11
REEL2REAL: Two family passes for Vancouver’s youth-focused film festival. April 4-11, 2014.
$94
H12
TARAXCA JEWELLERY: Silver ring and gift certificate.
$91
H13
THE UUSOJA COLLECTION: Handmade turquoise necklace designed by Ann Uusoja.
$167
H14
VANCOUVER CANADIANS / OLDE WORLD FUDGE: Four grandstand tickets for a 2014 Vancouver Canadians baseball game and a chocolatey gift basket!
$105
H15
VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL: Two Weekend Passes for Folk Fest 2014.
$330
H16
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL: Two 2014 Marquee Series tickets.
$170
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PERFECT DATES P1
ACCENT CRUISES: Sunset cruise for two.
$120
P2
ARTS CLUB THEATRE / BACKSTAGE LOUNGE: Two tickets to Venus in Fur at Granville Island Stage and a gift certificate to the Backstage Lounge.
$150
P3
FLYBC AIRSPORTS PARAGLIDING: For intrepid lovers only! Tandem paragliding.
$400
P4
CATS SOCIAL HOUSE / GRANVILLE ISLAND HOTEL: Dinner & drinks at Cats Social House and a one-night stay in a Deluxe Room at the Granville Island Hotel.
$310
P5
IN-TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY: Registered massage therapy for two.
$190
P6
PACIFIC CINÉMATHÈQUE: A 10 Double-bill pass for 2013-2014.
$108
P7
PACIFIC THEATRE: Two weeknight tickets for any 2013/2014 main stage production.
P8
RAIN BOUTIQUE: Two haircuts & scalp massages with master stylists.
$160
P9
SPOKES BICYCLE RENTALS / SYLVIA HOTEL / VANCOUVER AQUARIUM: Ride along the seawall, enjoy a delicious brunch at the Sylvia Hotel on English Bay, and visit the Vancouver Aquarium.
$160
$60
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P10
THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE FOR TWO: Tickets to John Cleese-
$550
P11
VANCOUVER CHAMBER CHOIR: Two tickets to A Baroque Christmas on December 6, 2013.
$100
P12
VANCOUVER OPERA: Two tickets to Vancouver Opera’s production of Benjamin Brittan’s Opera Albert Herring, a charming comic depiction of English Village Life!
$350
P13
VANCOUVER PHOTOWALKS / BLACK’S PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn how to take breathtaking pictures with your own camera and print your pictures at any Black’s Photography Location. Picture perfect!
$214
P14
VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Two tickets for a concert in the 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 season.
P15
WILD WHALES VANCOUVER: Breathtaking journey for two departing from Granville Island to the Strait of Georgia and beyond in search of magnificent killer whales.
Last Time to See Me Before I Die presented by Just for Laughs, Irish indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club and progressive metal band Between the Buried and Me; plus a Vancouver Art Gallery annual household membership and a selection of dvds and books!
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$68
$260
TREAT YOURSELF T1
CHOPRA YOGA CENTRE / DEBBIE LEE, REGISTERED ACUPUNCTURIST: One-month unlimited yoga and one consultation and acupuncture treatment.
$298
T2
GRANVILLE ISLAND SHOPPING BAG: Duso’s Cooking oil; gift certificate from Dussa’s; popcorn from West Coast Gourmet Popcorn; jar of honey from Chilliwack River Valley Natural Honey; gift certificate for Laurelle’s Fine Foods; two bags of candy from Candy Kitchen; two jars of chutney from The Stock Market; gift certificate & gift basket from Benton Brothers Fine Cheese; gift certificate from Jackson’s Poultry and gift certificate from The Salmon Shop.
$220
T3
GRANVILLE ISLAND SHOPPING BAG 2: Gift certificate for Duso’s; balsamic vinegar and olive oil from Zara’s; gift certificate from Dussa’s; popcorn from West Coast Gourmet Popcorn; jar of honey from Chilliwack River Valley Natural Honey; gift certificate for Jackson’s Poultry; two bags of candy from Candy Kitchen; two jars of chutney from The Stock Market; treats from Dvorak Fine Foods; gift certificate from Armando’s and gift certificate from The Salmon Shop.
$297
T4
GRANVILLE ISLAND SOAP GALLERY: Relax, unwind and smell delightful!
$100
T5
THE OLDE TYME GREAT JAMAICAN GOURMET GIFT BASKET: Specialty items such as imported fine mustards from France, premium pastas and olive oils from Italy, aged balsamic vinegar of Modena, authentic Belgian biscuits and much more. An epicurean’s delight!
$100
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T6
PANDORA & THE LOCKSMITHS: A gift basket brimming with burlesque inspired treats and tickets! Including burlesque pasties, hair fascinator, autographed 8x10 prints, show tickets to Kitty Nights Burlesque and Pandora & The Locksmiths, vintage up-do or haircut from East Vanity Parlour.
$300
T7
SOUNDSWRITE: A 2-day voiceover intensive course. Learn all about voiceover techniques and start recording your own voiceover demo!
$400
T8
STARBUCKS: Wake me up before I go-go! Assorted Starbucks goodies.
$120
T9
THE LAZY GOURMET: Gift basket of entertaining items.
$75
T10
TINY FINERY: Put a ring on it! Create your own sterling silver ring in a 4-hour workshop at Tiny Finery.
$125
T11
ZV CREW AT FALSE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE: Party into shape with seven Zumba sessions in the Fall 2013 season.
$63
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THANKS Accent Cruises The Adventure Group (T.A.G) Ainsworth Custom Design Amity Design Studio: Jelena Corak Amity Design Studio: Branislav Gajic Armando’s Finest Quality Meats Arts Club Theatre Company Arts Umbrella Dance Company Awkward Stage Productions Backstage Lounge BC Lions Football Club Inc. Benton Brothers Fine Cheese Black’s Photography Corporation Blue Sea Gallery Bodacious Candy Kitchen Leslie Carty The Cloth Shop Capilano Suspension Bridge Carousel Theatre For Young People Cats Social House Chali-Rosso Art Gallery Cherry Point Estate Wines Chilliwack River Honey Chilliwack River Rafting Chopra Yoga Centre Chris Duggan Yoga Bags Circle Craft Cooperative Association Debbie Lee, Registered Acupuncturist Delta Whistler Village Suites DOXA: Documentary Film Festival Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub Whistler Duso’s Dussa’s Dvorak Fine Foods Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres English Bay Gallery Exhale Studio Firehall Arts Centre
TO OUR OPENING NIGHT AUCTION DONORS
FlyBC Paragliding Funk Shui Framagraphic Geist Magazine The Georgia Straight Gigi B Granville Island Broom Co. Granville Island Hotel Granville Island Soap Gallery Harrison Galleries Donal Hebner I-D Foods Corporation inBed Organics In The House Festival In-Touch Massage Therapy Jackson’s Meat & Deli Jasper Mountain Park Lodge Joel Berman Glass Studios Jim Jorgenson Kitty Nights Burlesque Steven Krajnyak Kroma Acrylic Colours Laurelle’s Fine Foods The Lazy Gourmet Mia Bella Boutique Michael Dean Jewellery Motorino Chris Murdoch New Small & Sterling Glass Studio Gallery Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay Olde World Fudge Pandora and The Locksmiths P.N.E. Pacific Cinémathèque Pacific Theatre Rain Boutique Salon: Aaron Rain Boutique Salon: Anita Rain Boutique Salon: Brittany Rain Boutique Salon: Kalli Rain Boutique Salon: Maegan Rain Boutique Salon: Magdalena Rain Boutique Salon: Shannon Rain Boutique Salon: Sonia Rain Boutique Salon: Stephanie Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Whistler Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel The Salmon Shop Sewell’s Marina Silk Weaving Studio Soundswrite Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa Spokes Bicycle Rentals Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club The Stock Market StoneAge Art Company Suzy Birstein The Sylvia Hotel Taraxca Jewellery Ten Thousand Villages Tiny Finery Tribal Rugs and Art Unity Yoga Teahouse The Uusoja Collection Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver Art Gallery Vancouver Canadians Vancouver Chamber Choir Vancouver Folk Music Festival Vancouver International Jazz Festival Vancouver Opera Vancouver Photowalks Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Vancouver Water Adventures VIA Rail Canada West Coast Gourmet West Trek Tours WestJet Wild Whales Vancouver Zara’s Italian Deli & Fresh Pasta Zbigniew Kupczynski Zuzia Juszkiewicz ZV Crew & False Creek Community Centre
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