What's Happening 2018
Accommod8u Hub
ACCOMMOD8U STAGE (BOB BLUE STAGE)
8pm-1am
| 8:00pm- 9:00pm | Vienna D'amato Hall |
| 9:00pm-10:00pm | Rebekah Stevens |
| 10:00pm-11:00pm | Mandippal |
| 11:00pm-12:00am | Lea Keeley |
| 12:00am- 1:00am | Paige Warner |
YOUNG CONDOS HUB LEADER
Ask James about....community building.
8pm-1am
James will be your Hub Leader.
He can point you in the right direction, suggest a great place to eat, chat about all things Summer Lights and tell you a good joke.
Get to know James....
FAVOURITE:
GAME: Subway Surfer
DANCE: Slow
ERA: The future
ANIMAL: Tiger
SAYING: Where there is a will, there is a way.
"Summer Lights Festival is an eclectic evening of fun in downtown Kitchener"
ASK HIM ABOUT: Community building.
SUPPORT SUMMER LIGHTS
Share the Love!
8pm-1am
WONDERING HOW TO SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL?
1. Stop by SLF Headquarters and buy a bracelet (various colours-some glow in the dark) HEADQUARTERS IN FRONT OF CITY HALL
2. Take a Photo at the SLF Photobooth (with special guests) (all proceeds go to SLF)
3. Thow in some money to our Thank You Bucket
Every little bit helps! Every little bit matters!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
ACCOMMOD8U PHOTOBOOTH
Snap Right Up!
8pm-1am
Snap Right Up..
Summer Lights Festival Partners with Accommod8u is hosting a PhotoBooth like no other.
Come stop by and snap a pic of yourself and walk away with a great snapshot at Summer Lights.
Free!
P.S. While you are there-give a shout out to Accommod8u who helps make this festival happen for its community.
Thank You Accommod8u for caring and for supporting our community!
Accommod8u is a high-end brand of architecturally striking Waterloo rental apartments for students and young professionals, showcasing the new standard in luxury living. Our contemporary buildings offer glorious interiors and exteriors, fashionable furnishings and are located right where the action is. The design team includes LEED® accredited professionals that work closely with the project team through all stages of the design and construction. Accommod8u is your opportunity to enjoy luxury living at a competitive price.
PAPER AND CRAYONS
We rolled out the paper..
8pm-1am
We rolled out the paper. True Story. We rolled out a big roll of paper for you to draw, write on....
MANDIPPAL
Accommod8u Stage-Bob Blue Stage
9pm-10pm
Enjoy Mandippal's intoxicating sound and captivating lyrics.
"From playing guitar in his Kitchener high school music class, to selling out hometown venues, to showcasing at major festivals, Mandippal has certainly come a long way in his decade plus career as a musician, establishing himself as one of the hardest working artists in Ontario. He has made a lasting impression in Ontario's booming singer/songwriter scene, performing with notable acts like Scott Helman, Virginia To Vegas, Tim Hicks, Fred Penner, Hannah Georgas, Lindi Ortega, Repartee, Said The Whale, Justin Nozuka, Jully Black, Sarah Slean, and many others. With over a decade of songwriting and performing under his belt, 200 shows played a year, 2000+ EPs sold in his last effort, Mandippal is recognized as a serious player. With the ability to capture an audience with his tone and humility, it's only a matter of time before he wins you over as well.
PLAYDOUGH CITY
Make it and they will come....
8pm-1am
Pull up a seat, make what you want, and add it to Playdough City.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
COLOURING BOOK TIME
Colouring time!
8pm-1am
Pull up a chair, grab a crayon or two and colour. There is something special about colouring, join us and see.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
SCRABBLE
Who has an S or L or F? Anyone?
8pm-1am
Come along and play. Supersize Street Game of Scrabble!
Everyone welcome and encouraged to be part of a Big Game of Community Scrabble.
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
KERPLUNK
Super Size !
8pm-1am
Stop by and Play the Giant Size Kerplunk.
Beware, this is no average game. This is pure 100% fun guaranteed!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
BALL IN THE BASKET
How is your toss?
8pm-1am
A simple game of Ball in a Basket.
Show us your throwing skills.
All ages welcome!
#slfKW #slf18 #sharetheloveSLF
BEAN BAG TOSS
Grab and Toss.
8pm-1am
The Bean Bag toss game can be super addictive and a great way to meet new people.
Jump right in and enjoy a game under the Night Sky.
WARNING: Severe competition can cause heated discussions. We suggest always HUG IT OUT at Summer Lights. Heck, while you're hugging it out-Hug a Stranger. (Please ask permission first)
PAIGE WARNER
Bob Blue Stage in the Accommod8u Hub.
12am-1am
Paige Warner is a singer-songwriter who favours soul-stirring lyrics paired with catchy melodies and hinted with contemporary R&B, yet each of her songs has its own unique sound. She is skilled with more than just her voice, however, and accompanies herself on piano, guitar, and ukulele. Her debut EP, Revealed, released May of 2018, showcases her recipe of intimate lyricism combined with "vibey" sounds. She is excited to hold any audience and loves to connect with her fans one on one. Paige Warner's voice is known to captivate.
Paige Warner is a singer-songwriter who favours soul-stirring lyrics paired with catchy melodies and hinted with contemporary R&B, yet each of her songs has its own unique sound. She is skilled with more than just her voice, however, and accompanies herself on piano, guitar, and ukulele. Her debut EP, "Revealed", released May of 2018, showcases her recipe of intimate lyricism combined with "vibey" sounds. She is excited to hold any audience and loves to connect with her fans one on one. Paige Warner's voice is known to captivate.
REBEKAH STEVENS
Bob Blue Stage in the Accomm8u Hub.
9pm-10pm
Rebekah Stevens will take over the Bob Blue Stage with her incredible voice. A country singer-songwriter she will bring some of her work from her debut EP along with some of her favourites.
Rebekah is a country singer-songwriter currently residing in Kitchener, Ontario. Coming from a musical family, music has always been in her blood & is a passion she pursued from an early age. After posting videos of herself on YouTube for several years, singing a variety of both covers & original songs, Rebekah was discovered by an LA producer wishing to work with her. In early 2013, Rebekah flew to Los Angeles to record her debut EP ""Here I Am."" Later on that same year, Rebekah was chosen out of hundreds of entrants across Canada to be named a Boots & Hearts Top 8 Emerging Artist Finalist, thus making her official debut on stage as a Canadian country artist at one of Canada's largest country music festivals. Since then, she has been making a name for herself performing across Ontario, sharing the stage with major Canadian acts such as Aaron Prtichett, Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, Kiefer Sutherland & Wes Mack. In early 2015, Rebekah released her first single ""Better in the Past"" to Canadian country radio which, along with her debut EP, is available on iTunes now."
LEA KEELEY
Bob Blue Stage in the Accommod8u Hub
Join Lea Keeley an R&B/Soul singer, with powerful lyrics and some sweet soulful melodies.
Lea Keeley is an R&B/Soul singer, raised in Stratford, Ontario & currently pursuing music in Montréal. With influences of timeless old soul and funk music, Lea sings with a deep-rooted, raw passion. Her music has powerful lyrics and soulful melodies, graced with haunting harmonies. The 26-year-old is working on her Debut Album, "Golden" set to release this May, 2018. Staying true to her nature, the songs featured on the new album are uplifting and endearing with an inspiring message and feeling.
VIENNA D'AMATO HALL
BOB BLUE STAGE in the Accommod8u Hub
8pm-9pm
An artist with a unique voice, and intoxicating lyrics.
Vienna D'Amato Hall is a New York City / Kitchener-Waterloo based singer-songwriter.
Vienna D'Amato Hall is a New York City / Kitchener-Waterloo – based singer-songwriter. In 2014, Vienna D'Amato Hall was hired as Lyricist and Singer by the Actors Studio for their production of Anton Chekovâ The Cherry Orchard, starring Ellen Burstyn, which marked her career as a singer and lyricist. Vienna proceeded to self-release her debut album, “It’s What the Dog Saw, (2015) which was received with rave reviews. She followed the release with a Tour of Europe and the United Kingdom. In 2016, Vienna returned to her native Canada to release her sophomore album, Red Light Temple, with the support of a cross-country tour. She was subsequently awarded The âLeading Edge Award at the K-W Arts Awards for her work up to date.
MEG LESLIE LITTLE LIBRARY TAKEOVER
Little Libraries Take Over
8pm-1am
3 Little Libraries donated by Meno S Martin Contracting Ltd. taken over by the creative, talented Meg Leslie.
Pop in and see Meg Leslie turn these Little Libraries into pieces of Art.
The 3 Little Libraries will be donated and placed at the following locations:
1) The COPING Centre - offers a place for healing and support for those dealing with issues surrounding grief and bereavement. Has a special place in the hearts of our board members! COPING- Caring for Other People In Grief.
www.copingcentre.com
2) YCWA Cambridge- at their Ryerson Child Care Centre -offering quality early learning in a child care environment for children from 18 months to 12 years of age.
http://ywcacambridge.ca/programs/childcare
3) Still to be determined!
Meg Leslie is a local artist and arts educator. She works mostly in ceramics and mosaics. She has created a mosaic art wall for the City of Kitchener at Homewood Green Park (near City Bakery Cafe on Victoria) and a very large mosaic art wall at the Charles Street Men's Shelter for the House of Friendship. She believes everyone is creative and her goal is to prove it.
ART WITH ELSIE
Pop Up Art with Elsie
8pm-11pm
Step up and watch Elsie as she creates pieces of work.
Elsie is a young visual artist from Kitchener Ontario. From the moment she could hold a pencil, Elsie has been fixated with art, spending most of her time drawing. Elsie's love of manga, video games, pokemon, and graphic novels shines through in her work. While her preferred mediums are pencil and marker drawing, Elsie also dabbles in paint, as well as clay and paper stop-motion animation. Elsie has studied with Kitchener artists Jennifer Gough, Kate Cox, Glen Anthony, and regularly attends classes at the international award-winning Sheepdog Animation Studio. She hopes one day to become a successful animator and graphic novelist.
UWATERLOO WOMEN in STEM
8pm-1am
Women in STEM/STEAM
Standing at the Cosmic Crossroads with Momentum for Change.
WiSTEM (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) was founded in Spring 2013 by UW students who want to promote equality in STEM disciplines. Although we focus on the issue of gender imbalance, we encourage both males and females, grads and undergrads, and anyone with a connection to STEM to participate. Our activities are a mix of skills workshops, topical discussions, homework help, speakers, and special trips. We hope to deliver a regular programme of events spanning all STEM topics which promote collaboration, creativity, and open-mindedness to all students. We believe that no matter how small, we can make a difference.
MPRESS MUSIC JAM SESSION
Jam Night Drop In at our MPRESS Studio.
8:00pm-11:00pm
Bring your singing voices and instruments and join us for some Summer Lights jamming in our Downtown Kitchener Music Studio!
From the moment you walk through the doors of Mpress Music, you will know that we offer our clients something different, a music community where artists are drawn together to "inspire & be inspired". Here at Mpress Music we offer technology blended music education on various instruments including voice, piano, guitar & drums as well as masterclasses, workshops & performance opportunities.