Originally Published: 2011/07/16

I can hardly contain my excitement to announce the upcoming event in Vancouver, British Columbia.  As far as I am aware (and please do correct me if I’m wrong) this is the first publicized festival that is geared towards mixed-race people in Canada.  However, regardless if it is the first or not, it is shaping out to be quite the event! Check out the itinerary below:

Wednesday, September 7th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Alice McKay Room, Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
MIXED VOICES RAISED
Writers, Poets and Spoken-Word Artists in Dialogue
Free and open to the public!

Thursday, September 8th, 6-9pm
Alice McKay Room, Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
MIXED FLICKS
Explorations of Mixed identity in film with Mixed actors panel and film screenings
Free and open to the public!

Friday, September 9th, evening (time TBA)
Roundhouse Performance Space
THE SIR JAMES DOUGLAS MIXALOT CABARET
A Delightful Evening of Mixed Entertainment

Saturday, September 10th, afternoon (time TBA)
(check website for updated times closer to the date)
Robson Square
ART EXHIBITION
YOUTH STAGE and
GRAND FINALE
Prepare to be blown away by Vancouver’s incredible Mixed talent
Free and open to the public!

For more information, please visit their site: http://hapapalooza.ca/
Or join their facebook group, hybIDENTITY: http://www.facebook.com/groups/188078731243083?ap=1

Stay tuned for more information…