The 3rd Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival

SUNDAY OCTOBER 29: CARNEGIE DAY
As part of this day-long celebration at Carnegie Community Centre (401 Main Street), PSF fave Harry Aoki will perform in the Solo Piano & Other Instruments concert in the theatre, 12:30-1:30pm. Free admission!

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1: UZUME TAIKO
At 7pm, be treated to the powerful sounds of Uzume Taiko, again at the Carnegie Theatre. A rare opportunity to see an intimate performance by Canada's first professional taiko group! Free admission.

Wednesday October 25 – Sunday November 5, 2006
Pre-festival events begin Wednesday October 18. Info: 604-254-6911
www.heartofthecityfestival.com for complete program details

Featuring over 200 artists at more then 65 events at over 25 locations throughout the DTES

* visual arts * theatre * history walks * spoken word * multi-media
* art-talks * dance * community celebrations * music* workshops* forums

Presented by Carnegie Community Centre & Vancouver Moving Theatre
with the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians and in support of the DTES Community Arts Network

With a focus on the rich and diverse communities of the Downtown Eastside, the Third Annual Heart of the City Festival celebrates the creative artists and activists that thrive in the heart of Vancouver. This year’s festival features an extraordinary breadth of arts with more then 250 artists.

Since its’ founding in 2004 the annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival has become one of the flagships for the hot bed of the arts simmering in the heart of our city.