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SUMMARY:Ice Follies 2025 - Lake Nipissing Ontario Canada - 15.02.2025
DESCRIPTION:Ice Follies 2025 will be held from Friday, February 7th to Friday, February 21st\non the shores of Lake Nipissing, North Bay, Ontario, Canada.\n\nMark your calendars and plan to attend the 2025 Ice Follies where art lovers and adventure seekers can experience original contemporary \nNorthern Ontario and local Indigenous art in its most unexpected forms.\nThe winter landscape of Lake Nipissing is transformed into an extraordinary and interactive outdoor museum at North Bays Shabogesic Beach.\n\nSchedule of Events for 2025\n\nIce Follies 2025 Opening Night:\nFebruary 7th, 2025\nOpening Remarks at 6:00 PM EST | Performance at 7:00 PM EST\nShabogesic Beach (Memorial Drive, North Bay)\nKick-off Ice Follies 2025 with our Opening Night Reception on February 7th at Shabogesic Beach. Enjoy free refreshments to warm you up \nbefore experiencing a dynamic performance at 7:00 PM by Aanmitaagzi, \na renowned community-based Indigenous performing group celebrated for their captivating and culturally rich presentations.\n\nTours Offered Throughout the Festival:\nJoin us for a guided walking tour led by Artist, Colin Davis, offering unique insights and in-depth information about each artwork. Day and night tours feature slightly different experiences. Tickets are $10 per person, with a free tour on Family Day.\n\nRegister for a tour online\n\nSunday 9th @ 10 am\nWednesday 12th @5:30 pm with ASL Interpretation\nSaturday 15th @ 2 pm\nMonday 17th @ 11 am\nMonday 17th @ 6 pm with ASL Interpretation\n\nFebruary 8th-9th, 2025, Noon – 4 pm\nCapitol Centre Theatre (150 Main St E, North Bay)\nJoin us at the Spotlight Lounge in the Capitol Centre on opening weekend to hear insightful and engaging talks by this year’s featured artists. \nDiscover the inspiration and stories behind their incredible works.\n\nFebruary 8th, 2025 from Noon – 4 pm:\n• Nico Glaude\n• David Chops\n• Aanmitaagzi\n\nFebruary 9th, 2025 from Noon – 4 pm\n• Anyse Ducharme\n• Studio Nude Beach\n\nFebruary 15 – 16th, 2025\nOlmstead Beach (Trout Lake, North Bay)\nExperience immersive audio-visual performances at Trout Lake’s Olmstead Beach. These special events provide opportunities to engage with art \nthrough captivating soundscapes and stunning light installations.\n\n7:00 PM – NAISA Listening Party\nImmerse yourself in New Adventure in Sound Arts (NAISA) captivating audio installation amidst the festival grounds! Drop in, grab a seat by the \nbonfire, and enjoy an evening of contemplative soundscapes. Perfect for a cozy, reflective moment under the stars.\n\n8:00 PM – Ice Shift/Elevations Performance by Hyperboreal\nWitness Ice Shift/Elevations, an hour-long performance on the ice that blends electronic soundscapes, video projections, and interactive elements.\n\nIce Follies Community Choir\nFamily Day, February 17, 2025 at 2 pm\nShabogesic Beach (Memorial Drive, North Bay)\nBack by popular demand, on Family Day we will be hosting a free-to-participate community choir amidst the artworks, facilitated by our friends, \nLindsay Sullivan and Rose Erin Stokes. All are invited to join and sing along or listen!\n\nAanmitaagzi Drumming and Dancing\nFamily Day, February 17, 2025 from Noon – 3 pm\nShabogesic Beach (Memorial Drive, North Bay)\nAanmitaagzi will be on-site during Family Day, activating their area with drumming and dancing! All are invited to come out and participate.\n\nFrozen Frames: An Ice Follies Retrospective\nPhoto Documentation by Liz Lott\nFebruary 7th – March 8th, 2025\nWKP Kennedy Gallery (150 Main St E, North Bay)\nPresented in partnership with the WKP Kennedy Gallery, this exhibit celebrates two decades of art on ice, showcasing one stunning photograph for every participating artist since the festival’s inception in 2004. Liz Lott’s breathtaking images highlight the innovative installations and performances that have transformed Lake Nipissing into a vibrant canvas of creativity.\n\nVisit the WKP Kennedy Gallery from February 7th to March 8th, 2025, and experience the magic of Ice Follies through Liz’s lens!\n\nDress warmly and wear good footwear as the ice can be slippery.\n\n\n

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LOCATION:Shabogesic Beach, Memorial Dr, North Bay, ON P1B 4G6, Canada
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