{"id":348,"date":"2010-07-29T17:44:10","date_gmt":"2010-07-29T23:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rocky-peak.com\/blog\/?p=348"},"modified":"2010-07-29T17:44:10","modified_gmt":"2010-07-29T23:44:10","slug":"kokanee-crankworx-events-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rocky-peak.com\/blog\/2010\/07\/kokanee-crankworx-events-2010.html","title":{"rendered":"Kokanee Crankworx Evening Events 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

EPIC KOKANEE CRANKWORX EVENTS ROLL OFF MOUNTAIN AND INTO THE NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deraylor Music Festival And Saint Deep Summer Photo Challenge Back For Second Year<\/em><\/p>\n

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WHISTLER, BC <\/strong>July 29 , 2010 \u2013\u00a0The world saw Whistler go off this February, and that spirit and vibe will be back in full force with Whistler’s other big event, Kokanee Crankworx.\u00a0\u00a0With a sporting event roster matched by none, Kokanee Crankworx throws down huge in the special events department to keep the energy and excitement flowing day and night.<\/p>\n

BLOCK PARTY \u2013 Skier’s Plaza August 7, 8:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

First up to kick start the biggest mountain biking festival on the planet is the Block Party.\u00a0\u00a0This community event is free for all participants and will take place in Skier’s Plaza and the Boneyard.\u00a0\u00a0The tenth anniversary of bike movie mavens Freeride Entertainment will be celebrated with a showing of their first film, New World Disorder 1. This movie epic played a huge part in bringing the sport of freeride mountain biking to where it is today. Huge outdoor screens, prizes, interviews from the original crew and a few surprises will make the Block Party an incredible all-ages launch for Kokanee Crankworx. The party will continue for those of age at the GLC with Metallica cover band Damage Inc. The $5 cover includes a live feed of the Block Party inside, great views of the action outside, an epic after party with Damage Inc and, of course, ice cold Kokanee will be flowing all night long.<\/p>\n

PECHA KUCHA NIGHT \u2013 Maxx Fish, August 9, 7:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of \u201cchit chat,\u201d Pecha Kucha will open minds with an eccentric mix of Whistler locals presenting stories and photos.\u00a0Each presentation will move through 20 images shown for 20 seconds each. Current presenters include Tyler Schramm, Schramm Vodka; Rick Harry, Aboriginal Artist; Keith Reynolds, Playground Builders; Robin O’Neill, Photographer; Peter Alder, Ecosign Mountain Resort Planners; Leslie Anthony, Writer, Paula Shackleton, Bookbuffet; and Carla Gutierrez, Fitness Model.\u00a0\u00a0Tickets are $7 at the door or at Hot Buns Bakery.<\/p>\n

SAINT DEEP SUMMER PHOTO CHALLENGE \u2013 Fairmont Chateau Whistler, August 11, 7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Saint Deep Summer Photo Challenge is back for 2010 with an unbelievable list of confirmed photographers. Paul Morrison, Sven Martin, Nicolas Teichrob, Jordan Manley and two wildcard photographers, Steve Lloyd and Adrian Marcoux\u00a0will work against the clock to create a slideshow from images shot over three days in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and on Whistler’s cross-country trails. Each show will be presented to a live audience of over 1,000 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.\u00a0Tickets are $17 and on sale now at Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations.<\/p>\n

DERAYLOR MUSIC FESTIVAL \u2013 Whistler’s Best Nightclubs, August 11-13<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Deraylor Music Festival takes place August 11, 12 and 13 with the Deraylor wristband granting access to more than 40 artists in six venues over three days for only $40. Venues include the Garibaldi Lift Company, Garfinkel\u2019s, Maxx Fish, Merlin\u2019s, Moe Joe\u2019s and Tommy Africa\u2019s.\u00a0\u00a0The current Deraylor line-up includes strong talent such as DJ Nu-Mark (from Jurassic Five), Mike Relm, BCDC, Fort Knox Five, DJ Jelo, Marcus Visionary, Said the Whale, Hannah Georgas, Mishka and illScarlett and many more. The first 100 tickets sold online will also receive access to the exclusive Kokanee Silent Disco party at the GLC on Saturday, August 14.\u00a0Admission to all shows is through a $40 Festival wristband only, and are subject to age (19+) and capacity restrictions.\u00a0\u00a0Visit\u00a0www.deraylor.com<\/a> for all ticket and event information.<\/p>\n\n\n