A celebration of the arts and culture of six regions of Canada has wrapped up in New West.
Launched in January, Outside/In featured live performances at Anvil Centre. Street socials, including activities, entertainment and food trucks, were held in Hyack Square.
The March 18 finale focused on Quebec, with the day’s fun including circus activities with Vancouver Circus School and live music featuring Will Clements at Hyack Square, and indoor entertainment by Sinha Danse at Anvil Centre.
“The response from the community and everyone that was involved has been very positive,” said Lisa Kemp, the city’s program coordinator of special events. “Attendees have expressed that they appreciated the unique opportunities that the event series presented from watching national performing artists at Anvil Theatre to experiencing gold panning and trying out a circus activity.”
Prior to Saturday’s final event, community members were able to check out entertainment and activities related to other regions of Canada: British Columbia (Jan. 21); the Prairies (Jan. 28); East Coast (Feb. 18); Northern Canada (Feb. 25); and Ontario (March 11).
“Saturday’s sun was a great way to end the event series,” Kemp said. “The city would like to thank all of the artists, local businesses and community partners that helped to make this event series such a success.”
