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Special Thanks & Welcome
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The Powell Street Festival Society (PSFS) would like to give a special thanks to Chisaki Muraki-Valdovinos, who resigned from the PSFS Board of Directors. The society is incredibly grateful for her dedication throughout her many years spent on the Board, and wishes her well on her exciting new developments in Seattle.
From Chisaki
What started as a short-term stint in Vancouver had turned into eight years by the time I joined my husband in Seattle this January. I am thankful for the great memories made with the people I met volunteering with the Powell Street Festival and working in the Downtown Eastside. 2014 has already been full of changes including a new home and a new job at the City Seattle in transportation planning. But the biggest change for us will be in mid-September with the arrival of a Baby Girl! We are excited that she will grow up with memories of going to the Powell Street Festival and catching up with her Vancouver friends every summer.
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Photo of Tetsu Taiko at the 2013 Powell Street Festival by Ed
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We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our most recent additions to the Board of the Directors: Hiromi Mikasa and Cam Frewin. Hiromi joined the Powell Street Festival Society’s Board in January 2014 and Cam joined the Board in March 2014.
Hiromi Grace Mikasa
Hiromi Grace Mikasa is an Academic Director at a private English school. She grew up going to the Powell Street Festival and has seen it grow over the years. She wants to be part of the board to make the festival a summer custom for everybody and share all of the wonderful art, good food and the great vibe. She also hopes to bring some of my Human Resource knowledge that she is currently gaining to the board.
Cam Frewin
Cam Frewin is a commercial real estate professional providing real estate services for the four Lower Mainland health authorities in Vancouver. He received his Bachelor of Commerce from UBC and his work experience includes real estate positions in both Hong Kong and Japan. He has a keen interest in Japan and has spent many years studying Japanese, including a one-year language exchange at Sendai Ikuei Gakuen Highschool. He has many fond memories of attending the Powell Street Festival and appreciates the festival’s importance in the community. He is committed to helping the Powell Street Festival Society achieve continued success in the many years to come.
Both members have been a valuable part of the team since and we are grateful to have them on board!
 Kazuho Yamamoto
PSFS would like to offer a warm hearted welcome back to Kazuho Yamamoto as our Administrative Assistant. Kazuho worked previously at PSFS as the Production Coordinator and the Administrative Assistant. She is currently a member of Advocacy Committee. It is a pleasure to have her back in the office what with her wealth of knowledge in a variety of communities, including the DTES, Japanese Canadian, and festival communities!
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Summer Staff
We would also like to introduce our summer staff, Alba Calvo, Whitney Millar and Owen Cameron.
Alba Calvo :: Production Coordinator
Alba is from Spain, where she studied Drama and received a diploma in Cultural Management. Since 2003, she has been working as a Production Assistant for international festivals, on film shoots, in theater plays, and as Stage and Tour Management. Since she arrived in Vancouver over two years ago, she has worked for the Writers Fest, Childrens Festival, PuSh Festival and Leaky Heaven Circus among other projects.
Whitney Millar :: Volunteer Coordinator
Whitney Millar is a UBC student pursuing a Double Major in Creative Writing and English Literature. Having previously worked as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival, she is excited to bring her experience to the Powell Street Festival to help carry on a Vancouver community tradition.
Owen Cameron :: Communications Manager
Owen Cameron is the founder of Spoke PR, a boutique firm specializing in arts and entertainment projects. Owen previously worked in publicity and promotions for Alliance Films, Canada's largest distributor of filmed entertainment. With more than 12 years experience working in publicity and communications, Owen has managed campaigns for a wide variety of arts, television and film projects. Owen's creativity, dedication and lifelong passion for the arts and his hometown of Vancouver has culminated in achieving amazing results.
Call for Volunteers!
We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our dedicated volunteers! If you’re interested in signing up as a volunteer for the 38th Annual Powell Street Festival, please contact Whitney Millar at volunteer@powellstreetfestival.com.
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Kate Bowie by Theatre Replacement
May 28 – 31, 8pm
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre
Special discount code for PSFS members: POWELLST
Maiko Bae Yamamoto, James Long and renowned Canadian playwright Greg MacArthur (Snowman, Recovery, The Toxic Bus Incident) on the secret Kate Bush and David Bowie collaboration, two of the twentieth century’s most fascinating iconic artists, to take a deep look at what we gain and give up to work with someone else. Read More... |
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M’goi/ Do Jeh: Sites, Rites and Gratitude
April 24 - June 14
Centre A
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Views of Japan:
Japanese Canadian Leadership Program 2014
Thurs, May 15, 7pm
Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
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To Be Takei
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
Thurs, May 8, 7:30pm
Vancouver Playhouse
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Family Settlement: Early 20th Century – Pre-war
Speaker: Jim Kojima
Fri, May 23, 7pm
Steveston Community Centre
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Visual Space Exhibitions
2X LENS
May 10 - 15
Drawing Night & Day
May 22 - 24
12pm - 6pm
Visual Space
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Nikkei National Museum 6th annual BLOOM Art Auction
Sat, May 24
7pm – 9:30pm
National Nikkei Museum and Cultural Centre
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