By uncleweed on February 2, 2010 - 9:54pm
Animal Mother Films is producing a series of short films about the social and cultural landscape of Vancouver in light of the 2010 Winter Olympics called "With Glowing Hearts."
In a new segment released on Jan 30th, With Glowing Hearts documents the True North Media House campaign to encourage social reporting of the arts and cultural events and educate about best practices for creating and publishing content.
Director Andrew Lavinge sets up the WGHthemovie.ca- Webisode #2 'True North Media House' webisode in the announcement:
By worldpoetry on January 28, 2010 - 3:42pm
World Poetry Celebrates Black History Month February 6,
2-pm. 811 Carnarvon Street, Centre of Integration for African Immigrants Celebration,
New Westminster.
An extravaganza of poetry, music and dance.
Hosts Ariadne Sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea.
A welcome by Qayqayt First Nations Chief Rhonda Larrabee.
Readings by multicultural, multilingual poets
African Dance with Bemi Douglas
Free. All are invited.
Create a poem and read it!
Info 604-526-4729
By worldpoetry on September 8, 2009 - 10:25pm
Special Radio Celebration Program! A Tribute to John Keats!
World Poetry Café Celebrates the famous English Poet John Keats.
Sept. 15,
9:00 PST.
Co-op Radio CFRO, 102.7 FM
To listen on the internet, go to: www.coopradio.org or by satellite: STARCHOICE 845
You can also download the show by going to archives after the show.
The show will feature a biography of John Keats and some of his poems in English and Spanish.
Also featured: the Tribute to John Keats Poetry Contest winners selected by judges Carol Knepper, Dr. Lucia Gorea and Alejandro Mujica-Olea.
Additional selected poems by contestants will also be read.
This program is in partnership with TVA films for their film BRIGHT STAR which will be opening in major theatres across Canada on September 18th.
BRIGHT STAR, which is a historic love story about the life and times of the famous poet John Keats, will be premiering as a favorite at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. It stars Abbie Cornish and Ben Whishaw and is directed by Academy Award Winner Jane Campion. It is a very special film to the studio and the surrounding literature, poetry and spoken word community in many cities across Canada and throughout the US and England because of the impact Keats had on the literary world.
Bright Star
View the trailer now at: http://www.tribute.ca/movies/Bright+Star/19106
By earthmilan on September 8, 2009 - 5:04am
Vancouver Metis Artist Mark MiLan has been shut out to Olympic opportunities as he stands alongside his 2600 member Vancouver Metis Community Association, whom are not one of MNBC chartered community.
Some people seem to walk through life charmed, with a lucky turn waiting around every corner. Most of us, however, tend to find our luck in little ways throughout the days by capturing the moments that mean the most to us and keeping those memories close at heart.
I feel extremely lucky each and every day… lucky to be able to count my blessings… lucky to be able to care for my family and friends… and lucky to be able to truly do my best for those around me. How fortunate we are to have new chances, new challenges and new discoveries waiting for us. No need for lucky charms or four-leaf clovers, not when we have the opportunity to continuously learn, grow, give back and contribute to this wonderful world we live in.
I am blessed to work in an industry that allows me to do just that. As a REALTOR®, I have the opportunity to serve my community by sharing my real estate knowledge and experience with people who are very important in my life: my customers. I will always be here for you, with undeniable passion and unwavering commitment. The way I see it, the best part is the fun I have making good friends and lasting memories along the way! How lucky is that?
By RCFAdmin on September 6, 2009 - 12:21am
Executive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu For Over 40
Presented by Raz Chan Ftiness & Mobile Personal Training
Raz Chan Fitness is pleased to announce their new program, Executive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) For Over 40. Many people consider BJJ to be a rough sport, catering primarily to young males. However, in the right environment, people 40 years and older can practice this cerebral martial art in their later years as a great form of exercise. Participants can expect a good cardio/conditioning workout, while also learning some of the technical aspects of BJJ. Class time is split between instructional guidance, with plenty of time left for rolling/sparring to apply what you’ve learned. Open to women and men.
CLASS LOCATION
All classes are held at 4588 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver (next to Nat Bailey Stadium).
CLASS TIMES
4 sessions, beginning September 30/09
Wednesdays, 8 pm – 9:30 pm
COST
$60 including GST
REGISTRATION
To register for the September session, please email raz@razchanfitness.com to request a registration form.
For more information about the program, visit http://www.razchanfitness.com/services/bjj or call 604-839-2838.
By RCFAdmin on September 6, 2009 - 12:13am
WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP
Presented by Raz Chan Fitness and Mobile Personal Training
Head back to fall with a new workout – join our Women’s Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp!
We’re now accepting registrations for our October session. Experience a total body workout class, combining kickboxing, boxing, and cardio drills in a fun-filled, non-competitive and supportive environment. Suitable for all fitness levels. View video clips and photos of previous Bootcamp classes at http://www.razchanfitness.com
ABOUT OUR BOOTCAMP CLASSES
All Bootcamps are 60 minutes per session, 3x/week (12 sessions).
Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates.
Participants are required to come to class with handwraps and cardio boxing gloves.
Please view our online FAQs for questions on our registration policy, missed classes, refunds, etc. at http://www.razchanfitness.com/links
REGISTRATION COSTS & DEADLINES
Early bird registration – pay on or before Sept. 25/09 and pay only $105 (price includes GST).
All registrations after Sept. 25/09 will be $164.
Class spot only reserved upon receipt of payment – first come, first serve.
LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
Select the time slot below most convenient for you. Note: no classes on October 10 and 12.
**All Saturday classes take place at 2875 St. George St. (near Fraser & Kingsway).**
Despite rhetoric to the contrary it appears that yesterday's BC Liberal budget is designed to increase greenhouse gas emissions in this province.
The largest sources of greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions in our province are from transportation and the fossil fuel extraction industries. So, the government chose to specifically increase activities in these areas.
There were cuts in health care, education and other social services. But no cuts in the province's controversial highway expansion projects. Even though the province's own documents admit that these projects will increase ghg emissions.
And the province kept in place the massive subsidies to the fossil fuel extraction industries. Costing the tax payers millions while increasing pollution.
But the government was not content to rely on these measures alone to increase ghg emissions. It cutback and cancelled many programs designed to reduce emissions.
The PST exemption on bikes, renewable energy systems and energy efficiency products is gone with the new HST. It also cancelled the LiveSmart program which also helped fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
Russian-born jazz sensation Olga Osipova is bringing her beautiful slow silken jazz and sultry velvet voice to the Cellar Jazz Club, 3511 W. Broadway, on Thursday August 13th. Joining Olga – piano/vocals are musicians Bryn Flock on guitar and Bernie Addington on bass. Doors open at 8:00pm, performance at 8:30pm, tickets are $17 at the door.
After the launch of her all-original debut CD “Velvet & Lace” things started happening fast for Olga. Only a couple months after the Canadian release, the CD has already topped the smooth jazz charts in her native Russia, was added to rotation on many radio stations in Canada and across the world (USA, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, France, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Poland etc.) Olga’s music is receiving rave reviews from the press including the prestigious JazzTimes Magazine; she won the Jazz Artist of the Year at the BC Interior Music Awards in 2008, and most recently, Olga was announced Finalist in the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards. She is currently available for interviews and public appearances upon request.
Olga’s story is quite unique; after living in two different countries and going through two immigrations, she chose Canada as her home and music as her career.
Vancouver July 13, 2009 - It isn't every day that a musician finds Hon. Stockwell Day and Merritt B.C. Mayor Susan Roline in the backseat of her limo on the way to a festival performance. The pair graciously accompanied Karen to her Merritt Mountain Music Festival show last Thursday to a crowd of approx. 15,000 people. Karen's limousine was granted exclusive access to the festival grounds and her entourage created a stir by handing out Karen's CD "Pushing the Edge" and Hevy D Popcorn to enthusiastic fans along the way.
Karen is currently touring Western Canada in support of her debut CD, PUSHING THE EDGE and the affiliated release of her music video for the song “Tell Me”. Karen’s other tour dates in Western Canada are listed at www.myspace.com/karenfowlie.
“You’ve got to hear this girl’s voice!” - CFUV Radio Victoria
“Karen Fowlie is a pearl in the Sea to Sky corridor” – Sonia Lebans, Wild Art Festival President
Learn more about Karen Fowlie:
http://www.karenfowlie.com
http://www.myspace.com/karenfowlie
http://www.twitter.com/karenfowlie
