Past Events

February 6th, 2019 to February 27th, 2019
8EAST

Pender St.

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FREE (donations welcome)

Preregistration for the workshops is full - but there are 10 drop in spots available - arrive at 4:45 to join in!

February 6 - 27, Wednesdays 5:00 to 7:00 pm

10 spots: pre-registration (full)
10 spots drop in. Observers welcome!

December 16th, 2018 to December 17th, 2018
8EAST

8 East Pender Street
Vancouver, BC
V6A 1T1

Join us for Boost 8East, our Holiday Celebration and Fundraiser!

November 2nd, 2018 to November 3rd, 2018
Western Front

303 East 8th Avenue

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Join the NOW Society for improvised surround music and visuals, casual seating (pillows and chairs) and incredible artists.
 

Video Artists:

Nancy Lee & Sammy Chien (Chimerik似不像) Kyla Yin and Kurtis Yu

October 29th, 2018 to November 6th, 2018
Trading Places: Un Échange 2018

Montréal and Vancouver

Trading Places: Un Échange is a vibrant residency program begun in 2016 that takes place in Montréal and Vancouver two of Canada’s foremost centers of improvised music. The Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, Music on Main, the NOW Society, Suoni Per Il Popolo and the Western Front curate in collaboration, providing  support for artistic practice and opportunities for growth through cultural exchange.

 

Trading Places: Un Échange est un programme de résidence dynamique qui a débuté en 2016 et qui se déroule à Montréal et à Vancouver, deux des principaux centres de musique improvisée au Canada. La Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, Music on Main, le NOW Society, Suoni Per Il Popolo et le Western Front organisent en collaboration un soutien à la pratique artistique et aux opportunités de croissance par le biais d'échanges culturels.

October 3rd, 2018 to October 6th, 2018

8EAST is a joint project of the New Orchestra Workshop (NOW) Society and the UNIT/PITT Society for Art and Critical Awareness. 8EAST serves as a meeting place and venue for musicians and visual artists.

March 24th, 2018 to March 25th, 2018
Orpheum Annex

823 Seymour Street

with the NOW Society Orchestra

 
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March 22nd, 2018
Selectors' Records

8 East Pender St.

Join us for a free improvisation workshop with Nicole Mitchell and Lisa Mezzacappa.

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January 23rd, 2018 to January 24th, 2018
Vancouver Art Gallery

Courtroom

Courtroom 302
Free Admission
 
Carol Sawyer - voice
Lisa Cay Miller - piano
Elisa Thorn - harp
Katie Rife - percussion

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December 14th, 2017 to December 15th, 2017
Selector Records

8 East Pender St. Vancouver

Onomatopoeia
Gary Wildeman's 48-page graphic comic book score

7:00 pm Free     

Workshop: the Onomatopoeia Comic Score

8:30 pm by Donation     

The NOW Society Ensemble performs Onomatopoiea

 
November 15th, 2017 to November 16th, 2017
Roundhouse Community Center

181 Roundhouse Mews

Vancouver

November 15 - 18, 2017

General $25 | Students and Musicians $10    

40th Anniversary Pass $30

The New Orchestra Workshop (NOW) Society commemorates their 40th year with performances of new works in a four-day interactive archival and performative installation, placing the Society as one of Canada's most significant improvisatory creative music collectives.

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