01:00 Server parky (~63f10208@beautifullosers.org) has joined the room
01:00 Tri-me I was just looking at flood pictures
01:00 Tri-me The Playhouse is closed
01:00 Kim I am really sorry about the flooding!
01:01 Kim Hi Parky!
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01:13 Server tori (~ellement_@S01060004e218e2fd.ed.shawcable.net) has joined the room
01:13 Kim hi!
01:13 tori hi!
01:13 Kim Such a beautiful day outside. I expect attendance here will be light today! There will be no session next Sunday as I am traveling to Banff for Writing in Style and traveling back the 27th, so the next online Edmonton event session here will be May 4th.
01:13 tori okay — sounds good
01:13 tori the weather is perfect; makes me wish i didn’t have an essay to write!
01:14 Kim Yes doing my homework for the course! http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=639

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…a brazen and intoxicating blend of jazz, gypsy swing, Latin & East European influences! (The Age, 2005)

With a vibrant, contemporary edge, triple ARIA Award winning group Monsieur Camembert has been described as eclectic, virtuosic, theatrical and irreverent. Fusing the wild rhythms of Eastern Europe with tango and Latin music, swing, jazz, klezmer, tarantella and French Musette, Monsieur Camembert’s shows have become synonymous with an atmosphere of celebration and spontaneity. This is gutsy, emotive and irresistibly danceable music, played with originality, virtuosity, sensuality and flair.

The most successful world music band in Australian music history, the core group has been performing for more than seven years and has gained a wide audience at a range of events, including national and international music festivals, concert halls, various performing arts and jazz venues, including the Sydney Opera House, The Basement and the Art Gallery of NSW and celebrity weddings. In 2000, they were a featured act at the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony and were broadcast on ABC Radio National’s live concert series: ‘Live On Stage’ three times.

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CohenFestival 08 - Media release

CohenFestival 08 - Media launch invite.doc

01:04 Server tori (~ellement_@S01060004e218e2fd.ed.shawcable.net) has joined the room
01:04 Kim hi!
01:04 tori hi!
01:05 Kim Beautiful day outside. Incentive to sit in front of computer is limited I think!
01:07 Kim colia has already volunteered to help with event. She is from Holland.
01:08 Kim She will fly from Holland. Belgium. or Germany
01:09 Kim They started daylight saving time in Holland today!
01:11 colia hello
01:11 Kim Hi colia.
01:12 Kim Marilyn Wiens had very nice things to say about the work Lila has been doing on our websites.
01:12 tori Nice; Lila has definitely done a good job
01:13 Kim Yes the interactive maps are really nice.
01:15 colia are they on the site?
01:15 tori I haven’t seen those yet! I will go look
01:16 Kim Yes let me find them.
01:17 Kim http://leonardcohenevent.info/2008/03/24/113
01:17 Kim http://www.leonardcohennights.org/map/map.html

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Look at Lila’s Map - with some important places for The Event Participants:

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The cult of Leonard Cohen

His album output is sporadic and he hasn’t toured in 15 years. So how does this music icon still command such undying devotion from his fans?

The Star / Music, Mar 23, 2008, by Francine Kopun

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Wed
2pm Registration begins
2:30-7pm Tours
6-9pm Collage-a-thon
7-10pm “Dance Me” reception

Thur
8-10am Early Bird Breakfast
11:30-5pm Whyte Ave Shopping trips
5-7pm Cohen Films at the Library
7-8:30pm “Dance Me” performance
Latenight Poetry Event and Open Mike

Fri
11-3pm University Tours
5-6pm Academic Talks: “Find Yourself Friday”
8-10pm Masonic Hall and Hospitality Suite concerts
10:30-12am Clinker Performance

Sat
9:30-1pm River Valley Tours
2-5pm (Traditional) Open Mike
8-10pm Winspear Concert
Latenight “Dance Me to the End”, DJ Dance Party

Sun
11-3pm Picnic in the Park party
4-6pm Clinker performance(s)
8-10pm (Cohen-inspired) Open Mike
Latenight Inspiration/Temptation; DJ Dance Party

Mon
8-10am Survivor’s Breakfast (For volunteers and board members)
10am + Clean Up Party