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Photo Essay: Bicentennial Launch kicks off Dal 200 celebrations

Danny Abriel and Nick Pearce - February 8, 2018

Getting ready to start.

Performers preparing backstage.

Rhodes Scholar Nayani Jensen at rehearsal.

George Elliott Clarke and his understudy, poet and Dal Nursing alum Verena Rizg.

Artistic Director Ken Schwartz and Stage Manager Christine Oakey oversee rehearsal.

Warm welcomes supported by members of the Association of Dalhousie Retirees and Pensioners.

In the control room.

Dal Security hands out "Dal 200" pins.

Pianist and alum Greg Myra reviews his sheet music backstage.

The Dal 200 bus, making an appearance before its Coast-to-Coast tour starts next month.

His Honour Lieutenant Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc and Her Honour Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc arrive.

Chancellor A. Anne McLellan and Elder Jane Abram lead off the Bicentennial Launch.

Alum shalan joundry performs her spoken-word welcome.

Eastern Eagle performs with Mi'kmaq dancers.

George Elliott Clarke performs an excerpt from "The Story of Dalhousie."

Fountain School student Claire Ahern performs a tribute to women at Dalhousie.

Cellist Priscilla Lee, Fountain School student, performs Bach set to a montage recognizing individuals of African heritage.

Voice Performance student Rachel Taylor, with accompaniment from Greg Myra on piano.

A performance by guitarist and Dal Musicology grad Neven Prostran.

President Richard Florizone speaks on Dalhousie's past, present and future.

Fountain School faculty member Margot Dionne introduces Dal's bicentennial composition.

The Maritime Brass Quintet performs "The Eagle and Shield."

George Elliott Clarke, reflecting on his own Dalhousie experience.

The Bicentennial Launch performers take a curtain call.

Drummers from Home bring the Launch to a close, performing for guests as they exit the Cohn.

A collection of immense talents from Dalhousie and beyond gathered at the Dalhousie Arts Centre this week to put together the university's Bicentennial Launch — a celebration of history, art and culture two centuries in the making.

Featuring the poetry of George Elliott Clarke, and performances from alumni and students — many from the Fountain School of Performing Arts — the event offered a journey through Dal's 200-year history and inspiration for its future.

Photographers Danny Abriel and Nick Pearce were on hand at both the rehearsal and performance to capture how it all came together.

Full coverage - Bicentennial Launch

Event coverage: "The best is yet to come": Dal 200 launches with poetry, reflection and celebration
Bicentennial poem: Poetry meets history at City Hall performance
Well-wishes: Prime Minister, House of Commons salute Dalhousie
Relive the experience: Watch the archived webcast
More on Dal's big year: dal200.ca

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