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SUMMARY:Fall Improvisation Workshops 2026 - Lisa Cay Miller
DESCRIPTION:At 8EAST\, 8 East Pender Street\, Vancouver\, 2:00pm – 3:30pm\nSaturdays October 17 to December 5\, 2026 \nFor up to 25 participants\, Free with a NOW Membership\nWorkshops are drop-in\, please bring your instrument (and/or amps) and be ready to play! \nDonations gratefully accepted (here). \nSince 1978\, the New Orchestra Workshop Society (NOW) has presented music improvisation workshops\, offering space for exploration and participation. Our workshops are for improvisers of all levels of ability and ranges of experience\, regardless of gender\, gender identity and expression\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, age\, race or religion. We protect privacy in our workshops and adopt the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct. Read more about NOW workshop policies here. \nNov. 07 Lisa Cay Miller  \n \nPresently living on the unceded Territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, Tsleil-Waututh\, and Musqueam peoples\, Lisa Cay Miller (she/her) is an improvising pianist and composer who loves to create in the moment. Dr. Lisa Cay is the Artistic Director of the NOW Society\, and is so honoured to have been part of the NOW workshops for many years. lisacaymiller.ca \n  \n~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~ \nThe 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society\, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm\, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples\, in Chinatown\, in the DTES\, in Vancouver. \nWe are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r)\, welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age\, gender\, neuro a-typicality\, disability\, place of origin\, cultural background\, religious beliefs\, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism\, sexual aggression\, assault\, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct.\nWe can accommodate a variety of needs\, including assistance dogs\, walkers\, wheelchairs\, scooters\, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nWe recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion\, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concernts or suggestions can be addressed\, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org. 8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door\, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommend and masks will be available. Seating\, wooden stackable chairs without armrests\, is movable. \nSeating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with space between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events\, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers\, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments. \n8EAST has a wheelchair accessible\, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets\, not wheel chair accessible\, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies. \nGETTING THERE AND PARKING: \n8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004\, 007\, 019\, 022\, 209\, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003\, 008\, 014\, 016\, 020\, N8\, N20\, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nThere is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street\, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there\, one can take the #3 bus\, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins)\, walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there\, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST.
URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/fall-improvisation-workshops-2026-lisa-cay-miller/
LOCATION:8EAST\, 8 East Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Duos at 8E: Li/Loewen • Miller/Muller • Edwards/Tomomitsu . Nusandari/Chen
DESCRIPTION:Improvised music at 8 East Pender Street\nSaturday\, November 7 2026 \n8pm\, doors 7:45\nBy Donation $10/$20/FREE\nPay for two so someone else can attend for free \nAidan Edwards – clarinet\nJenn Tomomitsu – bass drum/percussion \nGordy Li – saxophone\nKenton Lowen – drums \nNusandari – violin\nThomas Chen – saxophone \nLisa Cay Miller – piano\nTorsten Muller – bass \n~8EAST Access Plan~ \nThe 8EAST Social Space for New Culture\, @ 8 East Pender Street\, Vancouver\, is a Project of the NOW Society. We are committed to making 8EAST a welcoming\, more accessible and safer(r) space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age\, gender\, neuro a-typicality\, disability\, place of origin\, cultural background\, religious beliefs\, or sexual orientation. We recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. \nThe 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Provided seating\, wooden stackable chairs without armrests\, is easily movable to create equitable seating location accommodations. 8EAST has two exits\, one the main door and the other at the rear of the unit in the storage room; both exits always remain clear during public events. A fire extinguisher and naloxone kit are near the front door and a first aid kit is located in the cabinet above the sink in the unit bathroom. Earplugs and masks are available upon request. Outdoor events are held in a 30ft square plaza on concrete pavers\, some are uneven and missing. Outdoor events often use the wooden chairs and cloth barriers delineating the area of usage. \n8EAST has a wheelchair accessible\, non-gendered toilet in the unit\, with a door width of 35 inches. Two additional toilets are located in the adjacent hallway. They are not wheelchair accessible. Service animals are welcome. If you are attending an event and require translation and language interpretation or there is an event with food and you have allergies\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nThe NOW Society has adopted and follows the We have a Voice Code of Conduct www.wehavevoice.org. \nGETTING THERE AND PARKING:\n8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004\, 007\, 019\, 022\, 209\, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003\, 008\, 014\, 016\, 020\, N8\, N20\, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. For Accessible Parking locations consult: https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/accessible-parking.aspx. \nBIKE PARKING:\nThere is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street across the street from 8EAST. It is possible to view the bike rack while inside 8EAST and also while on the 8EAST Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. More information available here. From the Main Street – Science World Station\, one can take the #3 bus from Main Street – Science World Skytrain\, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins) or one can ride one Skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). Walking to 8EAST from the Science World Skytrain Station would take approximately 15 minutes. The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From the VCC Clark Station on can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST.
URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/li-loewen-miller-muller/
LOCATION:8EAST\, 8 East Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T1\, Canada
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