Between the Water and the Sky is a live performance featuring Unity Indigenous vocal ensemble, Peterborough Symphony Orchestra String Quartet, and dancers/choreographers Beany John and Jade Willoughby. A dynamic collaboration between art forms, Between the Water and the Sky features original songs, “The Medicine Song” and “Ghost Dancer,” by Unity, musical composition by Christine Donkin, and an embodied performance by John and Willoughby. It explores Willoughby’s journey to reclaim Anishinaabemowin, her linguistic and cultural heritage. Between the Water and the Sky is presented by Artsweek 2018 in partnership with Unity, Peterborough Symphony Orchestra, and Public Energy Performing Arts.
Between the Water and the Sky will have 4 performances on Thursday September 27th. The first perfromance will be at Trent University's Gzowski College at 12:15pm. The second performance will be at Peterborough Square's Courtyard at 3:30pm. The third performance will be at the MNRF Lobby at 4:30pm. The final performance will be at Peterborough Public Library at 5:15pm.