Big Artistic Performance to Be Set in Space - by Cirque du Soleil founder

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http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/090902-space-tourist-canada.html


The first ever widely acknowledged artistic performance from space will be broadcast from the International Space Station on Oct. 9.

Orchestrated by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte, who is set to launch to the station as a space tourist Sept. 30, the event will feature artists performing from 14 cities around the world, as well as Laliberte broadcasting from space.

Laliberte described the event, called "Moving Stars and Earth for Water," as a "poetic social mission" to communicate the importance water has for the planet and its people.

Scientists have warned that water shortages rank with energy and food issues around the globe as top governmental issues now and in the future.

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In addition to founding Cirque du Soleil, Laliberte started the ONE DROP Foundation, which aims to fight poverty in the world by working to provide clean water to everyone.

"This artistic mission will permit me to raise awareness for water issue," Laliberte said Wednesday in a press conference. "I believe through art and emotion we can convey a universal message."

The artistic event is planned to be broadcast simultaneously on Oct. 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET (0000 GMT) on huge screens in 14 cities, as well as online at Onedrop.org and Aol.com. A cadre of personalities, including former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Peter Gabriel, Shakira, and U2, are set to perform from Montreal, Moscow, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Marrakesh, Sydney, Tokyo, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, and London, as well as the U.S. cities New York, Santa Monica, and Tampa.
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excellent!

[ensho]

1. a kick before I go

nt

[lunatica]

2. I've often wondered about the physical arts in space

I love this idea and definitely plan to watch. I'm sure they'll show it many times in many venues.

[Bluenorthwest]

3. Fantastic!

Bon chance, Guy!