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more infoThe Books
a rare live performance of one of today's most extraordinary bands
The Books' story began in 2000, when cellist Paul de Jong and guitarist Nick Zammuto met and discovered their mutual interest in acoustic music and sampling. The Gig, 137 Ontario St, Kitchener $22/$18 eyeGO


 

Eve Egoyan
Installations

DIVA and Eve Egoyan/David Rokeby

the newest technology meets human artistry Two works at the cutting edge of technology examine the interface between machines and human artistry.

Saturday, May 2| 4 pm
The Registry Theatre
122 Frederick St, Kitchener
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Blue Dot

An all night celebration of art and performance. The rare Blue Dot events, curated by Zero to One studios, are much loved celebrations combining art, electronic music, film, food and fun.
Saturday, May 2| 11:30 pm
The Tannery
151 Charles St W, Kitchener
$15 OE Passholders / $20 Public

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Installations

Always a hit with festivalgoers and to those just curious, these free installations and audio artworks can be found in a variety of venues across downtown Kitchener. Playful, meditative and thoughtful, they are places to gather, watch, interact and listen.
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This afternoon soundwalk is named after one of the earliest-blooming spring flowers in this area, the Harbinger of Spring, a small, delicate plant that grows near the trail we will be following. Along the trail we will experience the natural environment through all our senses—primarily visual and auditory, but we’ll also notice the smells of spring.

 

 

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