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2011 Creative City Summit
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DAY ONE: 12:30-1:30pm The Grand Theatre 2:00-5:00pm
5:00-7:00pm
"SECT in the City: Soul, Entertainment, Culture, & Tourism" By the time he was twenty-six, Mr. Hoffert was an established jazz recording artist, television performer, off-Broadway musical author, and film composer. That year (1969) he co-founded Lighthouse, a rock band with horns and strings that sold millions of records, toured the world and earned three Juno Awards as Canada's # 1 pop band (1971-1973). He was inducted into the Canadian Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Hoffert has composed music scores for hundreds of films and television programs. He has won awards for his music at the San Francisco Film Festival, Canadian Genie Awards, and three SOCAN Film Composer of the Year awards. His concert music includes a Juno-award winning violin concerto. Mr Hoffert has authored several best-selling books on prospering in the Digital Age and a textbook on composing music for videogames. In 1992, Hoffert founded CulTech Research Centre at York University, where he developed digital video phones and networked distribution of CD-ROMs. From 1994 to 1999, he directed Intercom Ontario, a $100 million trial of distributing digital music and video files to the world's first broadband-connected community, which landed him on the cover of the Financial Post and in the Wall Street Journal. In 2001 he received the Pixel award as the new media industry's Visionary and In 2005 he received the Order of Canada for his contributions to music and media. Hoffert is known for expecting the unexpected. The Financial Post described him as one of the New Mandarins along with Bill Gates and The Toronto Star says "he is the ideal visionary for the Digital Age". His incisive thinking brings clarity to complex issues and he is a favorite with audiences everywhere. 7:30pm"The Hobbit" at The Grand Theatre www.grandtheatre.com
8:30-9:00am 9:00-9:30am 9:30-10:30am Peer-to-Peer Learning Session: "Measuring Creative Cities in Canada" Today cities are balancing several kinds of measurement such as: measuring direct cultural service delivery; measuring the economic impact of cultural funding; and measuring the outcomes of culture plans and programs. These measurements are not only happening at the municipal level, they are also being coordinated through city teams participating in collaborative measurement exercises. Through peer-to-peer learning, this session will highlight opportunities and gaps presented from a number of different perspectives by communities across the country, and propose crucial next steps for improving Measuring Creative Cities in Canada. Session Introduction: "Welcome to a Peer-to-Peer Learning Session" Concurrent Presentations: "Cultural Capitals of Canada Program Reporting" "Working Towards Common Culture Measures" "Meaningful Measures?" "Measuring Cultural Vitality in Towns & Cities" Learning Session Summary: "Session Summary and Big Ideas" 1:00-2:00pm 2:00-3:00pm Presentations: "Creative City Building: A Framework for Reurbanization in the Kitchener-Waterloo Community" "The Old East Village: Building Upon Community Creativity and Capacity"  Old East Village TourDuring the last eight years the Old East Village Business Improvement Area, Old East Village Community Association and the City of London have been collaborating to revitalize the Old East Cultural District. A community has emerged where arts and culture are created and consumed at the grass root level and where the community is confidently engaging with architects and developers to participate in individual building designs and sites bringing new people to the area. You will have an opportunity to experience firsthand the diverse and expanding cultural inventory present in this area. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet and speak with organizations that have contributed to the revitalization efforts including: The London Clay Centre, Aeolian Hall Performing Arts Centre, the Palace Theatre, the London City Music Theatre.
6:15-10:00pm Fanshawe Pioneer Village  Hosted by the Fanshawe Pioneer Village and sponsored by the City of London and Try Recycling, in a relaxing fun atmosphere, delegates can dress casual and enjoy an evening of fun with local entertainment and celebration of local food...and of course have plenty of time to socialize and network. A bus trip to Fanshawe Pioneer Village will allow the delegates to experience the sights and sounds of a nineteenth century and early twentieth century village by exploring the rejuvenation of the village's buildings, gardens and council approved capital funding to construct an Interpretive Centre. Fanshawe Pioneer Village is an early example of the hands-on museum known as a "Pioneer Village," initially developed in mid 20th century Ontario by Conservation Authorities. Fanshawe Pioneer Village has grown to over 30 original and replica buildings on 46 acres. It tells the story of rural communities surrounding London. Once the tour is complete, a Waste Free Dinner will be served. Local food and drink will be served on biodegradable dinnerware, a great model for festival operators looking to 'green' their festivals. To learn more before your trip, visit: www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca
9:00-10:00am 10:45-12:00pm 1. Cultural Resource Mapping Workshop: Speakers: 2. Social Enterprise for Sustainable & Creative Communities 3. Community/Cultural Facility Models "Fusion Youth Activity and Technology Centre" Ben Dick, Municipal Cultural Planning Researcher, City of Peterborough, ON Presentation (PDF, 324 KB) "A Collaborative Approach to Engaging Children in the Heritage Sector" "A Site for Sore Eyes: The Collapse of the Prairie Art Gallery and it's Journey to Resurrection" 5. Cultural Capitals of Canada Program: Experiences and Insights 12:00-2:45pm Covent Garden Market
3:00-4:00pm 4:00-4:30pm See you next year at the 2012 Creative City Summit in Greater Victoria, BC! For more information on the graphic recordings created throughout the Summit, please visit: www.envision-synergy.net 
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Join Summit delegates for a free tour of the Grand Theatre! World-class entertainment in one of Canada's most beautiful theatres. Professional, live theatre in London's turn-of-the-century, refurbished 839-seat theatre, featuring: six exciting productions in The Grand Theatre's MainStage Series; the acclaimed High School Project and the Hot August Nights Concert Series. The Grand's 150 seat McManus Studio Theatre features Theatre for Young Audiences and the more edgy UnderGrand Series. The Grand Theatre is a cultural cornerstone of London and one of Canada's most beautiful professional theatres - a visit to London is not complete without a visit to The Grand!
The Summit will open with a participant driven 'Un-Conference' held at Museum London, free of charge, which invites the general public and Creative City Network Canada members with creative and innovative ideas to present their expertise and experiences. The talks will focus on creative and cultural initiatives happening in the city and across the country, and will encourage and facilitate interactive and creative conversations. For more information on the Creative City Summit Un-Conference, visit: 
Paul Hoffert will kick off the Welcome Reception at 5:00-6:00pm with his presentation "SECT in the City: Soul, Entertainment, Culture, & Tourism", including musical entertainment. Join us for an evening of food, networking and entertainment at Museum London. Take the opportunity to mingle with local officials, community partners and connect with colleagues and friends while enjoying appetizers and drinks and tours of the museum.
Mr. Hoffert is Media Professor at York University, Chair of the Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, and Chair of the Screen Composers Guild of Canada. He is former President of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, Chair of the Ontario Arts Council, and Faculty Fellow at Harvard Law School.
Alan Brown, principal of WolfBrown, is a leading researcher and management consultant in the nonprofit arts industry. He has studied audiences, visitors and patterns of cultural participation in almost every major market in the U.S. His work focuses on understanding consumer demand for cultural experiences and on helping cultural institutions, foundations and agencies to see new opportunities, make informed decisions and respond to changing conditions. He has authored numerous articles and reports on audience behaviors, trends in cultural participation, engagement practices and the value system surrounding arts activities, and speaks frequently at national and international conferences. (
Museum of Ontario Archaeology Tour
24th season: General Director of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Director of The Grapes of Wrath. Stratford: Mr. Cimolino is General Director of North America’s leading classical theatre and the largest arts organization in Canada, producing a 12-play season in four venues with more than 1,000 employees and an annual budget of $60 million. Among his other accomplishments, Mr. Cimolino was instrumental in establishing the Festival’s Endowment Foundation, which has raised more than $50 million to date, as well as in the renovation of its Avon Theatre and the creation of its Studio Theatre. His Stratford directing credits include Bartholomew Fair; Coriolanus, with Colm Feore and Martha Henry; As You Like It, featuring original music by Barenaked Ladies; King John, with Stephen Ouimette; Love’s Labour’s Lost, with Brian Bedford; Twelfth Night, with William Hutt; The Night of the Iguana, with Seana McKenna; and Filumena, with Richard Monette. Elsewhere: He recently served as Chairman of the National Steering Committee of the inaugural Culture Days, a coast-to-coast celebration of culture and the arts in Canada, and has spearheaded the Festival’s involvement in a joint project with CUSO-VSO, Canada’s international volunteer co-operation agency, to establish a performing arts and educational centre in the city of Suchitoto, El Salvador.
Downtown London Walking Tour
