CULTURE: UNPLUGGED

On June 23, 2010, you’re invited to join Vancouver’s trendspotters, tastemakers and cultural leaders on a backstage tour of some of the hottest organizations on the Vancouver’s arts scene. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the business behind what you see on stage, discover cultural trends before they hit the mainstream, and immerse yourself in a stylish, entertaining evening that celebrates music, art, theatre and dance.

We’ll set the stage with wine, tapas and a lively panel of cultural leaders, and you’ll provide the action by exchanging ideas and networking with fellow leaders in Vancouver’s business community.

THE BOX OFFICE IS OPEN- GET YOUR TICKETS AT http://cultureunplugged.eventbrite.com/

Our last event was sold out- so get your tickets today to avoid disappointment!

Member Pricing *Tickets include food and 2 complimentary drinks tickets *

To become a League of Kickass member, just create a profile at www.theleagueofkickassbusinesspeople.ning.com- it’s free!)

$30 for Early Bird Tickets (Before June 16)
$35 for Regular Tickets (limited quantity) 
$40 for Last Minute Tickets

$80 for Group Bundle (3 tickets)
$20 for Student Tickets 
$20 for Presenting Arts Organizations

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Location: Buschlen Mowatt Gallery, 1445 W. Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC

Networking: 6:00pm to 6:45pm
Introduction: 6:45 pm to 7:00pm
Panel Presentation:  7:00pm to 8:15pm
Apres party: 8:15 pm onwards

STARRING

Arts Umbrella (Lucielle Pacey, President & CEO). A children’s arts organization that in 30 years, has grown from a dream of a few artistic parents to a highly respected model for children's art organizations around the world, Arts Umbrella offers the highest quality visual and performing arts education to children and youth. www.artsumbrella.com

Public Dreams Society. (Samantha Jo Simmonds, Social Enterprise Manager) Most known for "Illuminares" and "Parade of Lost Souls"– events iconic to Vancouver's cultural landscape – Public Dreams facilitates large-scale community celebrations, and the creation of fantastical performances and public expression through the arts. www.publicdreams.org

The Cultch (Heather Redfern, Executive Director) Once an abandoned historic church, The Cultch is a renowned national treasure and a cultural hotbed that showcases some of British Columbia's most progressive theatrical, dance and musical performances. www.thecultch.com

Alessandro Papetti’s Indagine sul movimento (presented by Buschlen Mowatt Gallery). This highly anticipated collection of new work is Italian painter Papetti's first Vancouver show since his sold out exhibition in 2006. Featured in the 2003 Venice Biennale, Papetti has caught the eye of collectors and art critiques worldwide. www.buschlenmowatt.com

PLUS, TWEET TO WIN TICKETS TO "AFTER THE QUAKE" - SPONSORED BY THE CULTCH

Get your tickets then check back regularly at http://cultureunplugged.eventbrite.com/ to find out how you can win a pair of tickets to after the quake by Rumble Productions/ Pi Theatre (Vancouver, BC) running Oct 13-23, 2010 at The Cultch by tweeting your support of the League of Kickass Business People and The Cultch, before and during the Culture: Unplugged event

EVENT SPONSORS 

Agent Wildfire | FCV Technologies | Wild Horse Canyon Wines | Granville Island Brewing 

ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF KICKASS BUSINESS PEOPLE
The League of Kickass Business People is a network of headline stealers, trend spotters, tastemakers, rainmakers and opinion leaders who live, work, play and think ahead of the mainstream. The group was established by Sean Moffitt, who runs Agent Wildfire - Canada's Social Influence, Word of Mouth and Online Community Experts. There are 4,000+ Kickass members in Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Calgary, participating in exclusive networking and speaker events that draw over 150+ business leaders, creatives and big minds. Learn more at: http://theleagueofkickassbusinesspeople.ning.com/

BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY!