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Vox Popular Media Arts Festival 2018

Vox Popular Media Arts Festival is back with its 14th annual film festival!
Things are getting kicked up a notch this year with over 60 films, international performers, bands, DJs, art installations, drag, virtual reality, and more!
All film screenings will be held at Trinity Hall (310 Park Avenue).
Urban Abbey will feature art installations, an Occulus Rift 360 Virtual Reality headset, on-demand film viewing station for any that you missed, unique international art films, and performances Thursday & Friday nights!
Thursday after-party will feature Classic Roots from Toronto, and local performances by ICOSA, Mew Crew, ANM, and Gideon.
Friday after-party will feature 0101 from Switzerland, and local performances by I.R.Idiot, Glitched Memories, World Dance Collective, WERQ Drag Show, and more!
Stop by on Friday to check out our masterclass workshops! (More details to follow)
Visit our website for all the information about each of the films and watch the trailers!
http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca/films-2018/
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2018 FESTIVAL PROGRAM SUMMARY
Thursday, September 13
~ 6:30 PM – Gala Night
~ 9:00 PM – After-party at Urban Abbey ft. Classic Roots (Toronto)
Friday, September 14
~ 6:30 PM – En Francais / French Films with English Subtitles
~ 8:00 PM – LGBTQ2+
~ 10:00 PM – After-party at Urban Abbey ft. 0101 (Switzerland)
Saturday, September 15
~ 11:00 AM – Kids Films
~ 1:00 PM – Historical Shorts
~ 3:30 PM – Challenges & Movement
~ 6:00 PM – For The Love Of Music
~ 9:00 PM – Horror (R rated session)
Sunday, September 16
~ 1:00 PM – Animation & Shorts
~ 3:00 PM – First Nations
~ 6:00 PM – International Docs & Dramas
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Buy your tickets now:
http://www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca/the-festival/buy-tickets/
#VoxPop2018
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Contact info:
Marcus Agombar, Festival Director
Office Phone: 346-0066
e-mail: voxpoptbay@gmail.com

Bang Bang by Kat Sandler

New Canadian Play. A white playwright uses the shooting of an unarmed young Black man by a police officer as a “jumping off point” for his hit play that is soon to be adapted into a major movie. As Hollywood comes knocking for the writer, he makes a surprise visit to the home of the officer involved. With Sandler’s trademark wit, BANG BANG traces the impact of what it means to be inspired by true events.

Stand Up Comedy Headlining Dave Hemstad

We are very excited to bring Dave Hemstad into Thunder Bay for this weekend. Dave has earned a very desirable spot at the top of the national comedy scene. He has been called “A Canadian Master” by Just for Laughs, and has over 10 festival appearances at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, at the Halifax Comedy Festival and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival.
Opening the Show is Thunder Bay’s Comic Idol Winner 2017 – Miki Hughes. Our Feature is The Pinecone Boyca himself Isso Rautsalainen. Emcee is Chris Holland and Headlining the show is Three time Canadian Comedy Award Nominee, Dave Hemstad.

Cambrian Improv Show

Cambrian Improv’s usual fun — made up right on the spot.
$5 at the door, at Cambrian’s own hall (818 Spring St.)!!
Adult humour & suggestive content.

Starcrossed An Evening with the Stars of ThunderCon!

Starcrossed
An Evening with the Stars of ThunderCon!
STAR Wars, STar Trek, StarGate!
(brought to you by Sleeping Giant Brewery and Sweet NOrth Bakery)
ThunderCon is proud to bring you a unique evening featuring many of ThunderCon 2018’s special guests in one of Thunder Bay’s most loved establishments – Sleeping Giant Brewery. With hosts Matt Cimone (Chasing Atlantis) and the warriors of the Crimson Dawn Klingon Assault Group, the Brewery will be closed to the public but open for Thunder Fun! Mash up your fandoms as you hobnob with your favourite star over a craft beer, test your geek knowledge with Thunderstruck Trivia, and raise your voice in Klingon Opera to the acoustic vibe of Double Experience. Join us for a few hours of geeky good-humour along with munchies (courtesy of Sweet North Bakery), music (courtesy of Double Experience), and conversation (courtesy of some really awesome people).
Where: Sleeping Giant Brewery
When: Sat. October 27, 2018 7:00pm – 11:00pm
What’s Included: Admission, Interaction with ThunderCon guests, Thunderstruck Trivia, Goodie Bag and a Free Pretzel
Cost: $25 per person

Cambrian’s Improv Show

Come in out of the cold(?) for an evening of laughter & fun — all made up right on the spot.
$5 at the door, at Cambrian’s own hall (818 Spring St.)!!
Adult humour & suggestive content. ho ho ho

Stand Up Comedy at the Finlandia

Suppporting the Northern Cancer Fund, our Stand Up Comedy Show brings you a World Class Headliner and Canadian Best Male Stand Up Nominee, Chuck Byrn, and accomplished local talents Ron Kanutski and Todd Genno as your Feature and Openner and your Emceee is Thunder Bay’s 2018 Best Comedian, Chris Holland.  
Advance Tickets are available at The Hoito, Galaxy Lanes, Both Persian Man locations and at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation Office.

Improv Comedy Show

Another fun evening of our crazy stuff made up right on the spot.
Sat. April 27th, 7:30 – 9:30ish PM Doors open at 7. Come early for a seat. We almost sold out in March!!
818 Spring St. (The Cambrian Players Theatre) near Widnall Pool
Snacks & soft drinks for sale!
Please note that the content can get a little suggestive.

SPRING AWAKENING

Winter is gone and soon we will hear the Song of Purple Summer…
Applauze Productions Proudly Presents SPRING AWAKENING, July 10th to 13th in the round at the Finlandia Hall Theatre. Based on the controversial 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind, this rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and a book and lyrics by Steven Sater the show is so current it might as well have been written today. Set in late 19th-century Germany, and explores the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of teenage sexuality, mental health, and the repercussions of challenging the status-quo. The show features a talented cast of local performers and a band led by Danny Johnson. The show is directed by Thomas McDonald, Assistant Directed and Produced by Denise Krawczuk.