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Electro House meets performance painting at TEDxVancouver

Posted on October 21, 2012 by tedxadmin| Leave a comment

The third and final act begins with electro-house violin performed live by Dr Draw with special performance painting composition by Pamela Masik “’I see with music, hear in color, I paint what I feel”.

In true confluent thematic, the performers will not have rehearsed and will have never met until converging on stage. Watch two incredibly talented performers create confluence for the first time.

Working on three 8 foot black canvases, Pamela Masik was the focal point of her performance painting in her red dress. On stage with her Dr. Draw reached a house crescendo that had the whole room vibrating. Once reached the music stopped and Masik turned to the audience. An inspiring collaboration and confluence of music and painting creating improvisational art.

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Tagged 2012, Art, artists, BC, Canada, Confluence, DJ, Dr. Draw, Entertainment, Orpheum, Pamela Masik, TED, TEDx, TEDxVancouver, Vancouver

TEDxVancouver second act brings you Opera from the Future

Posted on October 21, 2012 by tedxadmin| 1 Comment

The return from lunch begins following a lobby performance by Tambai who treated the crowd to their marimba stylings.

As the crowd settled into the second act it was time for opera from the future. Beginning a cappella, a lyric baritone and classic soprano opera duet will merge mid-composition with two house tracks, two handstand balancers, three contortionists and a silk aerialist.

Opera Soprano, Tiffany Desrosiers, began with an a cappella song from the Phantom of the Opera joined by baritone, DJ Calhoun.

As the vocals reached a crescendo above them a silk aerial artist stunned the audience with his moves high above The Orpheum stage. Artists on stage began to grow as the music began to pick up from DJ SKLA and Inner Ring hand balancing artists took to the stage to show how two people can support one another.

As the music tone changed , three contortionists took to centre stage and wowed the crowd with their choreographed moves and transitions through body position many could never imagine.The creative talents of five very diverse performers coming together for the first time highlights the confluence at TEDXVancouver 2012. This was the first time they performed together.

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Tagged 2012, BC, Canada, Confluence, DJ Calhoun, Entertainment, Inner Ring, Orpheum, Talk, tambai, TED, TEDx, TEDxVancouver, Tiffany Desrosiers, Vancouver

TEDxVancouver kicks off with Confluence style

Posted on October 21, 2012 by tedxadmin| Leave a comment

To begin the morning, TEDXVancouver presented an “old world, dawning future” mash-up of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. With a Performance that included the house Wurlitzer Organ, a DJ, a ballet dancer and live digital visual artists.

The ominous overture from organist Ay-Laung Wang is joined by an enthusiastic and custom choreographed piece from performers at Goh Ballet. Together the dancers embrace the tone of Confluence and have created an engaging custom choreographed performance before being joined by DJ SKLA and the visuals from Stuart Ward.

This performance set the tone for the day as TEDXVancouver 2012 Host, Riaz Meghji, took to the stage to begin the morning session of speakers.

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Tagged 2012, Art, artists, Ay-Laung Wang, BC, Canada, Confluence, DJ, Entertainment, Goh Ballet, Orpheum, SKLA, Talk, TED, TEDx, TEDxVancouver, Vancouver

TEDxVancouver 2012 Sells Out; Live Stream on TEDxVancouver.com

Posted on October 21, 2012 by tedxadmin| Leave a comment

For the fourth consecutive year, TEDxVancouver is sold out. Themed “Confluence,” TEDxVancouver takes place today, bringing together over a dozen inspiring speakers, several artists, entertainment and hosted by Vancouver’s Riaz Meghji. The 2012 program is drawing over 2,500 people at the historic Orpheum Theatre.

For those unable to attend this year’s program, TEDxVancouver will be hosting a live webcast and blog starting at 10:00 a.m. PST hosted on www.tedxvancouver.com. Also, the News section on the site will be updated regularly throughout the day, alongside Twitter and Facebook.

Additionally, high-res images will be shared throughout today at www.flickr.com/tedxvancouver.

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Tagged 2012, BC, Canada, Confluence, official, TED, TEDx, TEDxVancouver, tickets, Vancouver

Sneak peek with some speakers: What does Confluence mean to you?

Posted on October 20, 2012 by tedxadmin| 1 Comment

We asked a handful of our 14 speakers: “What does Confluence mean to you?” Take a look at what they had to say in advance of the fourth annual TEDxVancouver 2012:

Now, what does Confluence mean to you? Comment below, or Tweet using the #Confluence and #TEDxVan2012.

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Tagged 2012 Vancouver, Bromley, Confluence, DeFreitas, meaning, Orpheum, Schmidt, sneak peek, TED, TEDx, TEDxVancouver, vid, video

Welcome to TEDxVancouver 2012: Understanding the nametags system

Posted on October 20, 2012 by tedxadmin| Leave a comment

TEDXVancouver’s 2012 theme is Confluence. Confluence is defined as the coming together of people or things and the junction of two or more streams flowing together. For Sunday, October 21^st, the team at TEDXVancouver has assembled an eclectic mix of speakers and artists for the varied registered attendees. Lanyards with nametangs at TEDXVancouver 2012 will highlight the confluence structure of registrants using a simple symbol system.

There are three types of people at TEDXVancouver; Hubs, Connectors and Endpoints. Each of you are the starting points of the interconnected web and culture of TEDXVancouver.

On your lanyard you will find anywhere from one to three symbols. The shaded shape on your lanyard above the line represents you as a Hub, Connector or Endpoint. Everyone attending TEDXVancouver has played a role in connecting individuals to this experience.

Hubs are represented by hexagons and symbolize the connection of these individuals to a wide range of others and have played a significant part in today’s event. They are those which bring us together today through being a performer, speaker or a member of the Organizing Committee.

Connectors are represented by circles and symbolize those who are part of the TEDXVancouver network and have invited others to connect to this experience.

Diamonds are endpoints in the TEDXVancouver network. They received an invite to attend the event but did not have an opportunity to invite others. In the TEDXVancouver network they are an end node.

Here is an example of how to read your lanyard.

TEDXVancouver 2012 Lanyard Connector

Chris is a Connector, part of the TEDXVancouver network. He is connected to Jie, who is also a connector.

TEDXVancouver 2012 Lanyard

Chris is a connector, part of the TEDXVancouver network. He has invited Jie who is an Endpoint. Jie is an ending node in the connected network of TEDXVancouver.

TEDXVancouver 2012 Lanyard Connectors

For this lanyard, Chris is the connector indicated. Below the line is his fellow Connector Jie who is Chris’ first invited guest. The second Jie is then Chris’ second invited guest who is an Endpoint in the TEDXVancouver network.

TEDXVancouver 2012 HUB Lanyard

The Hexagon symbolizes Hubs. Chris is a hub in the TEDXVancouver network and is either a performer, speaker, sponsor or part of the organizing committee. May of these Hubs have invited large numbers of guests and are critical hubs of connection within the TEDXVancouver network.

We are excited to welcome you to TEDXVancouver 2012. Look around, notice the confluences and see how connected we really are.

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Tagged 2012, Confluence, Connector, Hexagon, lanyard, lanyards, mean, meanings, Orpheum, symbol, TED, TEDx, Vancouver, what does

TEDxVancouver 2012 Soirée – Conversation. Cocktails. Creativity.

Posted on October 18, 2012 by tedxadmin| 1 Comment

TEDxVancouver 2012 wouldn’t be complete without a post-event celebration! This year’s edition will be held at the Rooftop Pavillion of the beautiful Vancouver Art Gallery. Mingle with speakers and artists at the Soirée, limited to 300 guests. Tickets are just $20, exclusively offered to registered TEDxVancouver attendees and includes two drinks courtesy of Absolut Elyx and Peroni.

The Soirée also opens access to the top floor Vancouver Art Gallery exhibit along with incredible live guest DJ sets, performances from TEDx artists, mixed media art installations from Jeremy Wong and Adam Lupton, plus a stunning platform to share ideas worth spreading.

Registered guests will receive an email invite to purchase Soirée tickets on Friday, October 19th. Please watch your inbox for this email as tickets will sell out quickly.

When:
Sunday, October 21, 2012
7:00 p.m. to late.

Where:
Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
Robson Street entrance (between Hornby and Howe). (Google Maps)

Looking for a place to hang between TEDxVancouver Confluence and the Soirée? Head over to any of these fine venues and save 20% off dinner at GRANVILLE ROOM by showing your TEDxVancouver lanyard – 10% off at the following: UVA - RED CARD and CIBO.

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Tagged 2012, Adam Lupton, Art, Exclusive, Gallery, Jeremy Wong, Soiree, TEDx, TEDxVancouver, tickets, Vancouver

Bring on the Entertainment at TEDxVancouver’s Confluence

Posted on October 18, 2012 by tedxadmin| 3 Comments

When it comes to entertainment at “Confluence,” TEDxVancouver is bringing it up a notch this year bringing several talented artists that will keep attendees energized and wanting more. This year’s entertainment marries old and new, traditional and contemporary. Never before attempted mash-up performances have been arranged, choreographed and composed by The Social Concierge. Each performance is meant to stay true to the natural heritage of The Orpheum Theatre as well as accentuate a new world style.

Here is a summary of each performance sharing the stage with our 14 exceptional speakers at The Orpheum Theatre this Sunday:

Act 1

An “old world, dawning future” mash-up of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. Performance includes the house Wurlitzer Organ, a DJ, a ballet dancer and live digital visual artists. This performance will “open the conference”, be the first act of the day and introduce the TEDxVancouver stage for the first time.

Organ player: Ellen Wang
DJ and Producer: SKLA
Ballet: Goh Ballet
Visuals: Stuart Ward

Act 2

Opera from the future. Beginning a cappella, a lyric baritone and classic soprano opera duet will merge mid-composition with two house tracks, contortionist hand balancers and aerial silk performers. Performance includes two opera singers, a DJ, two handstand balancers, three contortionists and a silk aerialist.

Opera Baritone: DJ Calhoun
Opera Soprano: Tiffany Desrosiers
DJ and Producer: SKLA
Silks + Circus: Inner Ring

Act 3

Electro-house violin performed live by Dr Draw with special performance painting composition by Pamela Masik “’I see with music, hear in color, I paint what I feel”. In true confluent thematic, the performers will not have rehearsed and will have never met until converging on stage. Watch two incredibly talented performers create confluence for the first time.

TEDxVancouver 2012 is shaping up to be a dazzling day of inspiration, arts, entertainment and celebration at the evening Soiree. If you’ve yet to buy your ticket, there are an extremely limited number left at www.TEDxVancouver.com. Act now – this year’s event will sell out.

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Tagged 2012, artists, Confluence, DJ, DJ Calhoun, Dr. Draw, Ellen Wang, Entertainment, Goh Ballet, Inner Ring, Orpheum, Pamela Masik, SKLA, Social Concierge, Stuart Ward, TEDx, TEDxVancouver, Tiffany Desrosiers, Vancouver

TEDxVancouver 2012 Event Schedule

Posted on October 16, 2012 by tedxadmin| 28 Comments

TEDxVancouver 2012 is almost here!

This year’s TEDxVancouver, “Confluence,” will bring together over 2,000 influencers, 14 outstanding speakers, and 14 performers, with host Riaz Meghji guiding us through the full day program.

EVENT DAY DETAILS

When: Sunday, October 21, 2012
Location: The Orpheum Theatre, 884 Granville Street, Vancouver BC, V6Z 1K3 (Google Maps)

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.	Registration and breakfast
General Registration * Please bring photo ID to register, along with a copy of your TEDxVancouver 2012 Receipt email if you received one. Staggered entry time will expedite the registration process, however doors to the theatre will open at 9:30 a.m. at which point, attendees may sit with their connectors, as it is general seating. General Registration is at the Granville Street entrance (884 Granville St.): Open at 8:30am to general attendees, last name A-K; Open at 9:00am to general attendees, last name L-Z VIP Registration Registration for VIPs* opens at 8:30 a.m. at the Orpheum Smithe Street entrance (601 Smithe St.) *VIPs include speakers and speaker guests, performers and artists, sponsors and sponsor guests, authorized media personnel, media and sponsor contest giveaways, TEDxVancouver affiliates (past and prospective speakers, other TEDx organizers), and ticketed attendees with mobility issues.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Registration and breakfast

General Registration
* Please bring photo ID to register, along with a copy of your TEDxVancouver 2012 Receipt email if you received one. Staggered entry time will expedite the registration process, however doors to the theatre will open at 9:30 a.m. at which point, attendees may sit with their connectors, as it is general seating. General Registration is at the Granville Street entrance (884 Granville St.):

Open at 8:30am to general attendees, last name A-K;
Open at 9:00am to general attendees, last name L-Z

VIP Registration
Registration for VIPs* opens at 8:30 a.m. at the Orpheum Smithe Street entrance (601 Smithe St.)

*VIPs include speakers and speaker guests, performers and artists, sponsors and sponsor guests, authorized media personnel, media and sponsor contest giveaways, TEDxVancouver affiliates (past and prospective speakers, other TEDx organizers), and ticketed attendees with mobility issues.

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	TEDxVancouver CONFLUENCE program*
10:00 a.m.	First speaking session Kirstin Westdal Doug Schmitt Eric Winsborrow Chen Lizra
11:45 a.m.	Lunch break
1:15 p.m.	Second speaking session Natalie DeFreitas Dr. John Izzo John Bromley Joel Solomon
3:00 p.m.	Refreshments
4:00 p.m.	Third speaking sessioMark Betteridge Dr. Jean Carruthers Mark Brand Robin Esrock Elaine Lui
6:00 p.m.	End of programming
7:00 p.m.	Post event Soiree (Details to come soon)

* Program includes catered breakfast, lunch from 11:45 a.m – 1:15 pm, and afternoon snacks. Coat check is available for a $2 charge.

Transportation and Accommodation: For information on transportation, parking and accommodation during the weekend, visit our Visitors and Travelling Guide.

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Tagged event schedule, Orpheum, TED, TEDx, time, Vancouver 2012