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july 8 - 17, 2011 sir winston churchill square
www.edmontonstreetfest.com 780.425.5162 info@edmontonstreetfest.com

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rEmarks
Its time to escape to someplace magical. For 10 days each July, downtown Edmonton becomes a world of wonder. Id like to kick off the festivities by welcoming both the community and the astounding company of artists who are flying in from around the planet to Sir Winston Churchill Square for StreetFest 2011. After 27 years, the daily performance schedule is a trick the amazing staff and volunteers pull off at the Festival daily (and flawlessly). Check out what is coming up on the Square at the Edmonton Journal Information Station and at our Greeting Gate on the Southwest corner of the site. (You can also follow us on Twitter for updates throughout the day!) Schedules are modified regularly according to the crowds and weather conditions. Its always a pleasure to say there is no ticket required to access the Square. It is you, the audience member, who decides the true value of the performance at the end of each show by making a contribution directly to the artists. I think youll find yourself emptying your pockets for our fantastic line-up this year! Edmonton audiences have an extraordinary reputation for generousity, as well as wholehearted participation and enthusiasm, making Edmonton StreetFest a Festival thats praised by street performers around the world. Our 2011 volunteer slogan is: Any more balls in the air, and Id be a juggler. How very true! My eternal appreciation goes out to the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival board of directors, volunteers and staff for the truly inspiring efforts they contribute to the Festival each year. These individuals might not be juggling fire, but it does take a certain kind of magic to execute a Festival of this size and quality with such zest. Additionally, Id like to thank the City of Edmonton through the Edmonton Arts Council, the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts for their vital ongoing support. Together with many supportive local businesses who understand the value of wonder, they help us play in the streets every July. I look forward to seeing you in the Square. Just bring yourselfwell supply the magic.

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mEssagE

mayor
On behalf of City Council and the people of Edmonton, Albertas Capital City, welcome to the 27th annual Edmonton International Street Performers Festival! Since 1984, professional street artists from around the world have gathered in Churchill Square to delight and amuse audience members of all ages and backgrounds. Over the years, millions of spectators from here and abroad have flocked to the Square to have their funnybones tickled at this fun, family-oriented festival. Its a highly-anticipated time of year when street acts, rovers, musicians, dancers, clowns, stilt walkers and puppeteers transform Edmontons downtown core into the ultimate play zone. Thank you to the many dedicated organizers, volunteers and sponsors for working so hard behind the scenes to ensure that performers and audiences alike can enjoy this outrageous, over-the-top festival! Best wishes for a fun-filled and memorable StreetFest 2011! Yours truly,

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mEssagE from the mInIstEr

On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to welcome all artists, performers and spectators to the 27th edition of the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival. Street corners and city squares around the world have long been the original stage for artists and performers. There is a certain charm and uniqueness in having no barrier between performer and audience; instead of merely observing, we become part of the show. These attributes make Edmontons International Street Performers Festival a unique form of artistic expression that is never the same two years in a row. Events like this do not happen without a core of dedicated volunteers and organizers. To all those involved in planning and organizing this years Street Performers Festival thank you! Your hard work helps to ensure a memorable experience for spectators and performers alike. Best Wishes for another great festival!

Shelley Switzer - Artistic Producer Edmonton International Street Performers Festival

Stephen Mandel Mayor

Lindsay Blackett Minister of Culture and Community Spirit MLA, Calgary-North West

Suite 650, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 2V5 Phone: (780)425-5162 Fax: (780)426-0853 Email: info@edmontonstreetfest.com www.edmontonstreetfest.com

Artistic Producer: Shelley Switzer Assistant to the Producer: Kathleen Bell Ad Sales & Sponsorship Assistant: Crysta Brown Site & Vendor Managers: Don Snider and Linda Brenneman-Snider Assistant Site Manager: Marie Scarlett Volunteer Manager: Liz Allison Assistant Volunteer Manager: Trish Daly Office Manager: M. Jacelyn Lee Box Office Manager: Eric Luo Bookkeeper: Tammy Massa Artist Liaison: Ben Sures Clipboard Manager: Paul Bezaire Marketing and Media Relations: Bottom Line Productions Inc. Design: Woodward Design Site Dcor: Memi von Gaza and Peter Field Photography: Epic Photography Videography: Alan Plotkin Program Guide Printing: Central Web

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mEssagE from the mInIstEr

Welcome to the 27th Edmonton International Street Performers Festival. Arts and cultural events showcase our artists talent, and stimulate our economy. They are an opportunity for all Canadians to discover the rich diversity of Canadas cultural scene and enjoy memorable experiences. On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada, I would like to thank everyone who dedicated their time and energy to help organize this unique celebration of the arts.

Bienvenue au 27e Edmonton International Street Performers Festival. Les rencontres artistiques et culturelles mettent en valeur le talent de nos artistes et stimulent notre conomie. Elles sont loccasion, pour tous les Canadiens, de dcouvrir la riche diversit de la scne culturelle canadienne et de vivre des expriences mmorables. Au nom du premier ministre Stephen Harper et du gouvernement du Canada, je remercie tous ceux qui ont consacr temps et nergie lorganisation de cette clbration des arts nulle autre pareille. The Honourable / Lhonorable

James Moore Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages

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our tHanks
Department of Canadian Heritage Alberta Foundation for the Arts City of Edmonton Edmonton Arts Council

our sincere gratitude and appreciation goes to all of the supporters who have kept us on the streetswhere we belong.
Larry Werner Laurie Hawn Laurie Stalker Lawrie Seligman Lee Holfeld Linda Brenneman-Snider Lindsay Dodd Lindsey McMaster Liz Lepper Lorne Spreen Louise Clarke & Nigel Martin Lynne & Rob Sosnowski Lynette Maurice Maque DaVis Marian Brant Mariann Sinkovics Marie Scarlett Memi Von Gaza Mump & Smoot Neil McBain Nick Nickolas Neal Rempel Patti Stiles Patti Stewart Patricia Misutka Peter Field Phil Leconte Remi Lavoie Renato Destefanis Richard Stuart Richard Wong Robert Grozic Robyn Schommer Ron Pearson & Clare Mullen Ross Bradley Sheldon Durstling Speros Vlassopoulos Stephanie Enders Stephen Dubetz Steve Corbett Steve Glassman Steve Hansen Susan Chibri Sue Broderick Tammy DuChene Tammy Massa Terry Wickham Tess Beck & Rudi Mineur Tim Furst Tina Livingston Tracey Vankeimpena Trevor Schmidt Trisha Tambellini Ulla Taylor Victoria Boutilier Virginia Clevette Wanda Bornn Wayne Ayling Wendy Vousden & Justin Case

fundErs
PrInCIPal
sPonsors

govErnmEnt

sPonsors,
& suPPortErs
Accounting on Wheels Axe Productions BAREFOOT wines Balloon Gang Big Rock Brewery Bioware Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes Capital Power Chianti Cafe Cinnzeo Cirque du Soleil Cory Zee ATMs Culligan Water Edmonton Community Foundation Edmonton Folk Music Festival Edmonton International Airport Edmonton Public Library Epcor Fantasia Gelaterria & Caffe Funky Pickle Freewill Shakespeare Festival Gateway Press Historic Society Holes Greenhouses and Gardens Hughes Petroleum Incite Solutions Ion Printing Karries Kostumes King Stamp and Sign Kouri Berezan Heinrichs Chartered Accountants London Drugs McBain Camera M & M Meat Shops Nightlife Promotions Northern Light Theatre Pattison Outdoor Group Rapid Fire Theatre Red Arrow Motorcoach Royal Alberta Museum Royal Mini Storage Salloum Family Fund Savvia Sherlock Holmes Pubs

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Sobeys Starbucks Teatro la Quindicina Telus World of Science Three Bananas Cafe Ticketmaster Triple J. Plumbing Vertically Inclined Volunteer Edmonton Warp 2 West Edmonton Mall Western Cycle Whats Delicious Winspear Centre W.R. Scott Yellow Pencil Zenaris Zu-Ma Productions A special thanks goes to all of those who contribute so generously to our Festival, our volunteers and to all our fundraising efforts. We thank you most sincerely.

630 CHED Airways Rentals Leasing and Sales ATB Financial CISN Edmonton Journal Epic Photography Global Television iNEWS 880 Joe FM Sutton Place Hotel Edmonton

major
sPonsors
Edmonton Transit System Impark

tHanks go to
Adriano Zenari Al Kraizer Alan Lovett Alex Rankin Allison Kwan Amanda Niblett Amanda Woodward Ana Shepherd Anna Alfonso Andre Perusse Arzoo Rouhi Assunta Marozzi Barbara McGee Bill Hallam Bill Pahal Bob Palmer Bob Schilf Braden Formanek Brad Stromberg Brandi Wurtz Briefs Boys Bruce Thorsen Bud & Laverna Salloum Candidia Farnel Carlene Shaw Chris Gregory Cindi Zuby Claude Heppelle Chris Bergsma Chris Martin

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gEnEral
Downtown Business Association Realtors Association of Edmonton Bottom Line Productions Maclab Enterprises

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Clyde Blackburn Colin Franks Colin Reid Crysta Brown Danny Chau Darka Tarnawsky Darryl Mattern David Cheoros David Jackson Dawn Saunders Dahl Denise Kirkpatrick Dianna MacDonald Dick & Wan Finkel Don Myhre Don Snider Donna Riback Ellen Finn Fabian James Fawnda Mithrush Gay Libin Gina Moe Gina Puntil Gita Goburdhum Giuseppe Albi Greg Burns Gudole B Chammock Henry Gallant Hessie & Bernie Switzer Hokum W. Jeebs Ian Jackson Ike Janacek Jamie Zunigua Jane Parks Jann Smith Jared Smith Jean-Francois Taillon Jeff Haslam Jeff Matychuck Jenifer Christenson Joanne McDonald JoAnn Roberts John Becket John Horsley John Mahon John Stepovy Jon Hall Jonny Jacques Julie Stormer Kathleen Bell Kathleen Ong Kayle Tiede Kimiko Nomura Ken Brandes Ken Fiske Ken Rubuliak Kent Woods Keri L. Clarke Kerri Gibson-Loranger Kerry Long Kristin Gibson Kyla Eiswirth Kyle Jorde

audience services
Don Snider

CrEw CoordInators

hospitality
Neon

audience services assistant coordinator

Jeff Van Suest Ashley Wright

Dianna MacDonald & Cec Fagnon Jan Black-Stewart

information kids world

be your own busker world headquarters & clipboard manager

Paul Bezaire

late night madness stage manager

Marian Brant M. Jacelyn Lee

assistant clipboard & troupe du jour team

Al Gadowsky Amy Kucherick Carrie Howard Shauna Murphy Kathy Prince Robin Gerow

office

box office
Eric Luo Glenn Nelson

transpo

environment

troupe du jour stage manager

Adam Becket Kyle Jorde

greeting tent

troupe du jour crew

Thank you to all the members of our amazing Volunteer Teams. They make such a huge contribution to the success of our Festivaland to our City. You are true superstars and we thank you so much.

Spruce Grove Street Performers Festival Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival

ProgrammIng PartnErs

If wEvE mIssEd your namE duE to Error or PostIng dEadlInEs, PlEasE forgIvE us.
StreetFest also thanks the Alberta arts and festival community including Edmonton Folk Musical Festival, Events Edmonton, Fringe Theatre Adventures, The Works Visual Arts Festival, Northern Alberta Childrens Festival, Big Valley Jamboree, the Sir Winston Churchill Square Festival Group and the North East West Expo in Newfoundland and Labrador. StreetFest is a proud member of PACE, Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta, the Tourism Partnership Council and CONFAB. StreetFest is proud to work with an international community of Street Festival presenting organizations. We especially acknowledge the Moisture Festival, Brighton Festival, Shrewsbury Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Kendal Mint Festival, World Busker Festival Christchurch, The Garden of Unearthly Delights Adelaide, Fira Tarrega, La Merce Arts de Carrer Barcelona, Manchester Streets Ahead and XTRAX, Juste pour rire/Just For Laughs - Montreal, Waterloo Busker Carnival, Ottawa Street Festival, Red Deer Centre Fest, the Port Credit Busker event and the Toronto Busker Festival. We already dream, and inspire dreams in our audience. Please consider making a donation to StreetFest and help us dream BIGGER. Please go to our website www.edmontonstreetfest.com to make a donation. You are welcome to contact us at the StreetFest offices at 780-425-5162.

Hats off to our Board of dIrECtors

InCrEdIBlE voluntEErs
The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival would simply not exist without the commitment and support of the thousands of volunteers who have contributed to the Festival over the past 27 years. We cannot thank them enough for their willingness to step up to the job, and give of their time and energy. As we host another international cast of performers and thousands of appreciative fans on Churchill Square, our volunteers are there every step of the way to help make the Festival experience a wonderful one. Our hats go off to them!

sue broderick - president michael kennard vice president maxine klak - treasurer dianna macdonald secretary ron pearson past president david abbey

alex armstrong gary maitland tim marriott gail barrington moss jane parks r. bruce specht

We thank all the people who care, guide and steer StreetFest through its journey to our audiences. We truly could not exist without you. Thank you very much.

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tHE artIsts
alakazam aka tHE Human knot
Alakazam is also known asThe Human Knot an amazing international street and circus entertainer. He presents a 100% high-energy show that will have you reeling with laughter and twisting in your seat. Audiences the world over have been left breathless by Als incredibly freaky body contortions, cheeky comedy and ridiculous, sky-high feats of danger. A mix of traditional vaudeville, circus sideshow and twisted comedy, The Human Knot is a self-contained freak-show suitable for the whole family.

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CIndy lou rEqua tHE BE artHurs

The Be Arthurs are a ukulele cover band who formed in the summer of 2005 and first entered into the busking loop at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. After much success at the Fringe, The Be Arthurs opened for a band... that was opening for a band... that was opening for a band at a local hot spot in hometown Edmonton. Theyve played gigs at opening night galas, fundraisers, variety shows and several live music venues around Edmonton including The Winspear Centre. The Be Arthurs are Ryan Parker on a Soprano Greg Bennet ukulele, Sheldon Elter on a matching Baritone, and drummer Bob Rasko. They are thrilled to be back on the Square for 2011!

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BoB rasko
Bob is happy to be performing in Kids World this year. He was first able to bring together his unique method of storytelling for Concrete Theatres Sprouts Festival, and has since been sharing cacophonic creations for young audiences at Edmontons Fringe Festival, in schools around the city, and in his backyard with his sons. A very proud Edmonton-based actor/musician, he is a graduate of MacEwans Theatre Arts and Music programs, and founding member of Ribbit RePublic where most recently he co-created, and performed in an adaption of several Grimms Brothers Tales called Grimmer than Grimm. Bob is also appearing at the Festival with Edmontons official ukulele rock cover band The Be Arthurs.

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Cindy Lou Requa has painted thousands of decorations on thousands of children, spreading delight across Western Canada. She has been a regular at local events for over 20 years and looks forward to StreetFest and all the bright and shiny faces it brings - every July.

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dan tHE Balloon man

Dan the Balloon Man has been bringing smiles to young and old for over a decade and is thrilled to be back with StreetFest for the third year in a row. His unique blend of comedy and unparalleled skill at the art of latex manipulation have made him a hotly sought after performer all over Western Canada. Dan boasts one of the best balloons you have ever seenor Ill eat a bug!

fIrEfly tHEatrE & CIrCus

Its a birdits a planeits an aerialist! StreetFest veterans Lyne Gosselin and Annie Dugan are back - along with newcomer Mackenzie Baert - to take you on a Caribbean holiday. Join them as they journey over the Atlantic Ocean, a place where sharks fly, crabs contort, and mermaids spin. But watch out for the pirates! Firefly Theatre & Circus has captivated audiences nationwide and beyond with their unique fusion of aerial arts and theatre. Under the Sea is their fast-paced spectacular show that is fun for the whole family.

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darrIn HagEn
Darrins first time at StreetFest was in 1994, the summer I dyed my hair blonde, he notes. He is an award-winning writer, composer and performer whose been playing at StreetFest for over a decade. Looking back, hes literally brought dozens of delightful characters to the Festival. This year, Darrin can again be found at our Late Night Madness presentations, providing a musical soundtrack to the hilarity.

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tHE EtCH-a-skEtCH guy

Lee Zimmerman is likely the worlds fastest Etch-A-Sketch artist...and hes funny too! He creates portraits, cartoons and more on the worlds greatest toy. Lee first started performing at parties ten years ago in Hollywood for special events including The Seinfeld Final Wrap Party, and Guns N Roses End Of Tour Party. Hes also worked for Demi Moore and her kids and a host of other celebrities. Catch him in action on the Square and learn his Etch-A-Sketch secrets at the Be Your Own Busker Workshops.

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gustavo tHE ImPossIBIlIst

See the flames, smell the fear... wear the pantyhose! Thats the motto of the infamous Gustavo the Impossibilist. Watch as Gustavo attempts feats of unrealized foolishness for your pleasure and amazement. From the little known Casey Cartwheel to the infamous Flaming Stilts Escape of Death, Gustavo is sure to fail at every outrageous stunt he puts before the audiences unbelieving eyes! Children and young people split their sides laughing at his outrageous antics and you will too.

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HIlBy tHE skInny gErman jugglEr

Hilby the Skinny German Juggler is a comedic circus stunt performer. Originally from Berlin, Hilby eventually realized that Germany was just not going to get any funnier. After a brief career as a social worker, Hilby felt prepared to move into a line of work making people laugh. The New York Times calls Hilby, Rivetingly Obsurd. One cannot help but be charmed by his impeccable timing and extreme skills. You will find Hilby atop unicycles of all shapes and sizes manipulating objects ranging from bowling balls to hedge trimmers.

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HarvEy and IdaHo

In their partnership, Harvey and Idaho have been involved with Kids World at StreetFest for the past nine years and are welcoming their tenth with glee. Other credits include the Comedy Festival, Night of Artists, Edmonton Fashion Week, InterFear Arts Festival, and LoveStyles Fashion Fundraisers. Set/costume design credits include Sterling Award winners, Lobster Telephone (Panties Production), Jeremy Fisher (Concrete Theatre) as well as Swallow (Azimuth Theatre).The boys are also busy with interior design projects and the coordination of a number of fabulous fundraisers for local theatre and charities.

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fun photo contest

streetfest is one of the most photogenic festivals in the land! celebrate the festival and your photographic talents by capturing the festival in action. then send your photos in to global tv to win great fun photo contest prizes. watch global morning news throughout the festival for a chance to see your photos on tv! for full contest details and to submit your photos, visit www.globaltvedmonton.com/contests
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jaCquIE Paul
Brush in hand and inspiration on side, the popular Jacquie Paul returns with her special brand of magical face painting. She has participated at 25 editions of StreetFest over its history. Every face is an original work of art that you wont want to wash away. As a sculptor and visual artist, Jacquies participation is sought after by festivals across the country. Show your true colours and enjoy a visual kaleidoscope you just wont forget.

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jan strEadEr jamEs osHEa

Playwright, actor, comedian and juggler, James OShea [aka Chairman Jim] lives in fabulous Vancouver. He has traveled the world to exotic places like Egypt, Israel, Ireland and Cyprus showing audiences things they have never seen beforeand occasionally, things they never want to see again. He was recently wowing crowds down at Robson Square for the Olympics. But right now, hes right here. He believes that even though you may not have a life in the circus, you should always have a little circus in your life. Catch his show on Churchill Square or learn the tricks of his trade at the Be Your Own Busker Juggling Workshops. A veteran actor and street performer, Jan Streader transforms from ZuZu the Clown to Mrs. Collywobbles, the cockney cleaning lady; from Antoinette the Fairy Godmother to Professor McComical the wacky wizard; to Suzanna Banana who sings, and dances everything from Conga to Cuban to Calypso. Jan has enchanted people of all ages, touring Alberta for more than a decade.

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jEssE and amBEr

Jesse and Amber will be roaming the Festival as kooky characters that are sure to make your belly ache with delight. An actor, dancer and voice-over artist, Jesse has performed for many major theatre companies including Theatre Network, Concrete Theatre, Northern Light Theatre, Mayfield Dinner Theatre, Catalyst Theatre and The Citadel to name a few. Amber is an actor, choreographer, dancer and founder/ co-artistic director of Dammitdance Theatre. In 2004 Amber cofounded the Expanse Movement Arts Festival.

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lInda karEnko
Linda Karenko has brought wacky characters (Sheriff Winnie Dean, the Wiener Queen, Det. Sgt. Terri Burke, Madame de la Loon, Vespa and Festival Warrior) to life for over 20 years. A veteran street performer throughout Alberta, Lindas other credits include Edmontons Winterlight Festival, Grand Caches Deathfest, and Edmonton Tourisms representative in Beverly Hills, Mexico City and London, England. Be prepared to have lots of fun with Lindas characters, and watch as they become your new BFF.

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kamIkazE fIrEflIEs
The Kamikaze Fireflies (Rob Williams and Casey Martin) are a fire breathing, cube spinning, whip cracking, and stilt walking duo that blend vaudeville with sketch comedy, and circus skills with stand up. Join this tangle of absurdity and audience interaction as they try to catch lightning in a bottle and bring peace and joy to the world at affordable prices.

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lady dolPHIn
Lady Dolphin is dedicated to providing the best possible experience for those who surrender to the art of face and body painting. She is family focused and continues to study ways of improving her unique one-of-a-kind designs by observing natural surroundings and some of the most creative face and body painters on the planet. Face painting requires a willingness to use imagination and Lady Dolphin has lots of that. Shell transform the you that you see every day in the mirror into WOW!

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2011 strEEtfEst sCHEdulE

outdoor sHows
Visit our Edmonton Journal Information Station or our Greeting Tent on site for the daily schedule.

daily - 11:30am - 11pm sunday, july 17 11:30am to 5pm sir winston churchill square

daily workshops and showcases

daily - 11:30am 5:30pm sunday, july 17 11:30am 2:30pm atb financial big tent on 102a avenue be your own busker schedule: 11:30 12:30 12:30 1:30 1:30 2:30

BE your own BuskEr

daily at 10pm (except sunday, july 17) the steps, sir winston churchill square
Family-friendly group shows featuring the best of the fest; each night a different cast! Admission: Pass the hat. Thank you to Maclab Enterprises for their generous donation of matching all Troupe du Jour audience donations (up to $5000).

trouPE du jour

the how tos & did you knows of the festival

StreetFest is a curated Festival. This means all of the artists you see on our site are performing at the exclusive invitation of our Artistic Producer Shelley Switzer, who works year-round to bring you the best of the best. We all have a role to play: we invite them, they perform and you pay them!

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the artists

Performances, play and activities for the young and young at heart.

daily - 11:30am - 6pm sunday, july 17 11:30am 2:30pm sir winston churchill square

kIds world

Showcase your talents! From juggling to dance to etch-a-sketch artlearn from the best on the street.

latE nIgHt madnEss

friday, july 15 & saturday, july 16 11pm library theatre, stanley a. milner library, downstairs
Its late and its mad Directed by Rob Williams with musical direction by Darrin Hagen; featuring different members of the StreetFest cast each night! Advance Tix $15; $17 at the door Available at: YEG LIVE, 780-425-5162, onsite during the Festival, & at the door

BBoy and BGirl Dance with Rhythm Speaks

Juggling and Circus Skills with the Silly People and James OShea (Recommended for ages 8 and up)

Our main Festival site is Sir Winston Churchill Square at 99 Street and 102 A Avenue. Its the heart of downtown in Edmontons Arts District, right in front of City Hall.

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Etch-a-Sketch with The Etch-a-Sketch Guy (25 people maximum per session 2 sessions per hour)

payment for all workshops and non-ticketed performances: pass-the-hat

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BBoy and BGirl Dance with Rhythm Speaks

2:30 3:30 3:30 4:30 4:30 5:30

StreetFest is open to the public and wheelchair accessible. Entrance is free and all outdoor performances are in the pass-the-hat tradition.

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Juggling and Circus Skills with the Silly People and James OShea (Recommended for ages 8 and up)

Etch-a-Sketch with The Etch-a-Sketch Guy (25 people maximum per session 2 sessions per hour)

Your last chance to catch Festival faves from around the world as they present a closing show not to be missed!

sunday, july 17 3:30pm sir winston churchill square

ClosIng grouP sHow

The LRT and ETS Buses stop near Churchill Square. Transit Info: 311 or 780-496-1600.

getting here and home again parking

Underground parking is available at the Stanley A. Milner Library, The Citadel Theatre and City Hall. Many outdoor parking lots are within two or three blocks.

if you need assistance, just ask. were here to help! streetfest info: 780-425-5162 www.edmontonstreetfest.com

Check out our Edmonton Journal Information Station, and our Greeting Tent for Festival Guides, and programming information. If you have a smart phone, you can also scan the QR Codes found on our marketing materials and throughout the Festival site for more info on StreetFest and our artists.

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The fun begins at 11:30am and ends with a Troupe du Jour variety show at 10pm daily. Our schedule is as flexible and unpredictable as our artists its the nature of our art form. Performances will be adapted to suit the weather and crowds. We will do our best to predict a schedule through the day. Check for updates at the Edmonton Journal Information Station, our Greeting Tent and on Twitter!

daily performance schedule

Keep us on the street where we belong by making a donation to the Festival and/or by purchasing a ticket to our onsite raffles. All donations go towards our public programming. Donations to the Festival are accepted at the Edmonton Journal Information Station and at our Greeting Tent. You can also donate online via our website: www.edmontonstreetfest.com or through your smartphone using QR Codes found throughout the Festival and PayPal.

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Join in the fun by participating in our Fun Photo Contest (sponsored by Global Television and McBain Camera). Post a review on Facebook and follow our daily updates on Twitter.

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We are a 99.9% outdoor Festival. Please be sure to double check the weather forecast before you join us on the Square. (Visit our website at www.edmontonstreetfest.com for a link to the latest weather information.) We adjust performance schedules according to the weather conditions and our crowds. Your enjoyment and safety are first in our thoughts and plans. When you arrive at Sir Winston Churchill Square, please go to our Greeting Tent or to the Edmonton Journal Information Station for the latest updates.

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Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and comfortable footwear are in high fashion at StreetFest. Please supervise your children at all times. Bottled water is available for purchase. Vendors sell a wide range of festival-style snacks and beverages. Warning: if your cellphone rings during a show you may be shamed mercilessly. Please turn off your phone during performances. Videotaping performances is not permitted. And if youre coming with a group, ensure anyone requiring supervision is easily recognizable matching hats, shirts or wristbands work wonderfully. Daycares, take this opportunity to teach children how to pay for art load em up with loonies! And be sure to take in the fun at Kids World and Be Your Own Busker in the ATB Financial Big Tent.

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vIsIt our grEat vEndors as Part of your PlaytImE at strEEtfEst

Blue Willow Bobs Bombay Cornstars Fat Franks Funky Pickle Grills Gone Wild Hot Dog World Lemon Heaven Little Os Margarita Village Panda Hut Express Pure Caf and Juice Bar Rainbow Bubble Tea Royal Treats

food vendors

Soners Donair Taste of Mongolia The Punky Potato Uncle Milts Root Beer Wannawafel

Weve all got to make a living. Street performers work hard to make you smile, so please reward them. We encourage you to put cash into their hats. Change is available at the Edmonton Journal Information Station.

money

Africraft Artemis Chayanak Crafts Dazzling Designs Earths Emporium Indo Home Dcor Psychic World Tsois Jewellery

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clown shoes leave small footprints Each year, StreetFest strives to reduce our environmental footprint. Along with our vendors, we are working to increase efficiencies and reduce waste and we ask our audiences to pitch in too. Take public transit to the Festival. Please use recycle bins provided on site for your disposables. Reduce. Reuse, Recycle. Every little bit helps.

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magIC BrIan as nIgEl BlaCkstorm

As a youth, this self-proclaimed heavy metal magician focused on his two passions: heavy metal and magic. As is the case with us all, Nigel grew to adulthood and was confronted with choosing his career path. As his love for metal and magic had only grown over time, and since he had no desire to wear a suit, Nigel decided to devote his life to both his arts, founding the magicial heavy metal cover band, Lordz of Illuzzion. In 1998, following a sold out performance, the other three Lordz abruptly quit the band. Nigel was devastated by this surprising and untimely break-up. Driven by rage and passion and channeling the spirits of Houdini and Ozzy Osbourne, he put the pieces of his life back together and thus emerged The Heavy Metal Magician. With the skills of an alchemist, Nigel blended heavy metal music and the world of magic, creating the unique genre: heavy magic. Be prepared to have your mind blown, and ladies: please control yourselves.

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mIss BEHavE magICal mystICal mICHaEl

Remember the last time you saw a cool magic show? No? Then its high time to see Magical Mystical Michael. A montage of mirth, mystery and magic, hes not your typical magician. Combining wit, charm, and a sleight attitude, laced with his eccentric-illusive logic, Michael enchants and thrills onlookers by floating a member of the audience in mid air, stopping water in mid stream, and producing laughter from your heart. Magical Mystical Michael has performed for audiences world wide: from the corners of Asia to deep in the Himalayas to Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the USA. Michael has magically touched the hearts of many who never before experienced a live magician.

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mIas faCE and Body PaIntIng

Originally from Japan, Mia performs at many events across Canada, the US, UK, South Korea and Japan. From intricate oriental calligraphy to full face transformation, watch Mia create colourful and beautiful body art. Her artistry is limited only by your imagination.

Poster girl and host in the Olivier awardwinning world smash hit La Clique host and producer of the Variety Nightly shows sell-out season at Londons legendary Roundhouse and The Blackpool Grand madam and producer of The Crack A Variety of Comedy and cult hit of Edinburgh 2010. Shes a facilitator of peoples good times and one of the only female sword-swallowers on the planet. Dont missMiss Behave.

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PrEtzEl
From intricate balloon animals to large-scale balloon installations, Pretzel (aka Stephen Dubetz), is back at the Festival to deprive himself of oxygen for your amusement. The kingpin of Edmontons Balloon Gang, Pretzel will twist and turn thousands of balloons into colourful creations for young and old alike.

Pwan PrIvy PEoPlE

Arguably the worst experience anyone has had at an outdoor festival is going to the bathroom, the can, or the privy. Enter the Privy People, dedicated to making your portable bathroom experience fun and fruitful, sanitary and relaxing. Enjoy themed portable toilets, cover cozies on the toilet seats, a variety of bathroom tissues to choose from, reading material for every age and taste, and pleasant scents and pictures to make you feel right at home. Come by and visitand be sure to ask about their foot washing, conditioning and massage special.

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tHE PuPPEt guy

Led Zimmerman (aka The Puppet Guy) is the host and creator of the most amazing and unique marionette show: HOLLYWOODSTOCK. He combines his love of pop culture and his distaste for ordinary puppets into a miniature Rock and Roll Revue complete with tiny guitars, amps, drums and the biggest names in the history of music. Youll see Tina Turner, Jimi Hendrix, and even Elvis (back from the dead out of his Cadillac Coffin.) Led is an LA legend who has performed privately for everyone from Frank Zappa to Hugh Hefner, Paula Abdul to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Dont miss him at StreetFest 2011.

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PWans first visit to Edmontons StreetFest in 1996 inspired her to transform her passion for Thai art into a talent for face painting. Traveling from her home across the ocean, she is delighted to bring her unique artistry to the Festival once again. Add a smile to your summer skin with one of PWans delicate designs.

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kEEP us on tHE strEEt wHErE wE BElong

please consider making a donation to the edmonton international street performers festival. visit our edmonton journal information station and greeting tent for details.donations can also be made online at www.edmontonstreetfest.com or call us at 780-425-5162. every dollar donated goes towards our all- access, public programming.

in loving memory of hokum w. jeebs and steve hansen, both true gifts to the art form. may we always remember them and other artists, volunteers, and supporters in the street performance family whove left us this past year. with loving thoughts and sympathy to those who have suffered their loss.
if you would like to honour hokum with a donation in his name, the edmonton international street performers festival has initiated the hokum w. jeeds and dr. anita shaffer fund with all proceeds going to comedy cares programming, of which hokum was a fixture.

a sPECIal trIButE

rHytHm sPEaks
Rhythm Speaks is a dance crew that represents the Hip Hop way of life in its true essence by destroying boundaries and stereotypes about Hip Hop and their First Nations culture. The crew fuses traditional pow-wow dance moves with BBoying/BGirling in order to strike a balance between their roots and those of Hip Hop. Their main focus is to share what they have learned over the years and help educate the public about what Hip Hop truly stands for...peace, love, unity and having fun. See their amazing shows on the Square throughout the Festival and learn some of their dance moves in the Be Your Own Busker Workshops.

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tHE quEEn
Queen Elizabeth, in her elegant regalia, looking remarkably like comic Carolyn Sadowska, is making her own royal visit to StreetFest. She noticed you didnt make it to the Royal Wedding and would like to know why! Hobnob with Her Majesty on her royal walkabouts. Catch up with the latest news from the palace, get an invite to tea or fine-tune that royal wave of yours.

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ron PEarson
Rons first StreetFest was in 1989. Since then, hes performed his magic show many times, presented a live Mermaid Sideshow, performed in The UnNaturals with his son and daughter, and has been involved on the StreetFest Board. This year, Ron can be found sneaking around the site doing sleight of hand magic and joining us on some of our Comedy Cares visits.

sIlvEr ElvIs
Silver Elvis is the most unique spin on Elvis you will ever see. A creation of performance artist Peter Jarvis, this robotic statue of The King, (not unlike Elvis himself), is cashactivated. (Thank you. Thank you very much.) In a world of 58,000 Elvis impersonators, there is only one true Elvis simulator. Silver Elvis sightings have been made from New Zealand to Ukraine, Malasia to Ireland. Join in the fun as teens freak, grandmothers swoon, and toddlers dance with the king of bling.

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ruBBErBand Boy
StreetFest is pleased to welcome the freakliest boy in show business The Famous Rubberband Boy. So funny, he should have been twins! A master of rubberband-ology and inventor of The Human Catapult (the largest rubber band youll ever set eyes on). Originating from New Zealand, his Guinness World Record acts of facial contortion have now been viewed in 15 countries. The Alpha, The Omega and The RubberBand Boy! Anthropomorphic creature of stationary, Man or Monster? You decide!

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sIlly PEoPlE
The Silly People present The Human Piata .an interactive adventure filled with the feeling of being eight years old again. Take a turn, take a swing and if you are lucky candy will fly out and make all your dreams come true. This creative and amusing act is also an incredible stress reliever. Who doesnt like whacking another human being in public? Whatever your motivation, the Human Piata guarantees to taunt and make you feel silly! (Actual guarantee, not a guarantee.) In addition to their roving piata act, The Silly People with Ana Shepherd are here to teach you their cool circus and juggling skills at our Be Your Own Busker Workshops.

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sImon glassman
See what youd look like as a fireman, a 70s rockstar or a Mongol Warlord! At Simons caricature booth, youll be able to have your portrait drawn in whatever situation or get-up your heart desires. Drawing from classic cartoonists like Bill Watterson and Gary Larson, Simon is a 25-year-old artist currently living in Edmonton. This is his fourth year at StreetFest.

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zu-ma ProduCtIons suBlImIt

Sublimit is the combined astonishing talents of Guts- a professional circus acrobat and Yoko- a highly skilled gymnast and dancer. In 1995, they made their performance debut in Japan. Since then they have toured extensively around the world perfecting their unique performing style. Dont miss their amazing hand-to-hand balancing act with an Asian flair.

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tomko lamB
Tomko Lamb is a hammered dulcimer player from Calgary. His albums are a mix of guitar, piano, and vocals on the one hand, and hammered dulcimer instrumentals on the other. When he plays live, busking on the street, its solely with his hammered dulcimer. StreetFest is excited to welcome Tomko and his sweet sounds - back to the streets of Edmonton.

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Z-Ma: Talent to Amz is Cindi Zuby (Z) and Lynette Maurice (Ma). This zany duo performs puppetry, music, family events, theatre and workshops throughout Alberta. Join them in Kids World for Amz-ing Adventures a puppet and music variety show for all ages. You might also catch them in a banjo duet with Whyte Yo-km, the only Country-Western performing egg at the Festival.

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BE your own

Come to our Greeting Tent or the Edmonton Journal Information Station on site during Festival hours and for $2 you can: Support StreetFests Be Your Own Busker programs Buy your chance to win and drive away in true StreetFest styleon your very own UNICYCLE from Western Cycle!
NOTE: Must by 18 years of age or over to purchase. DRAW DATE is Sunday, July 17 at 3:30pm. LIMITED TICKETS printed. Prize unicycle is a 20 beginners edition; value: $175.

BuskEr unicycle raffle

stay & Play

Come to our Greeting Tent or the Edmonton Journal Information Station on site during Festival hours and for $5 you can: Support StreetFest Pick a Long-Stemmed Nose Buy your chance to win our STAY AND PLAY RAFFLE prize package including hundreds of dollars worth of activities, hotel, dining and attraction passes to enjoy in and around our wonderful city of Edmonton!
NOTE: Must by 18 years of age or over to purchase. DRAW DATE is Sunday, July 17 at 3:30pm. LIMITED TICKETS printed.

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family-friendly group shows featuring the best of the fest; each night a different cast!

trouPE du jour
july 8 16 10pm the steps, sir winston churchill square (or in the atb big tent if it rains) admission: pass the hat *
* thank you to maclab enterprises for their generous donation of matching all troupe du jour audience donations (up to $5000).

edmonton international street performers festival july 8 -17, 2011 sir winston churchill square

late night madness 11 pm july 15 & 16

tickets: yeg live, 780-425-5162, onsite during the festival, & at the door

www.edmontonstreetfest.com 780-425-5162

library theatre, stanley a. milner library, downstairs