Urban Vancouver

Promoting Healthy Living: A Multicultural Health Fair 2008

By mhfair2008 on January 15, 2008 - 12:12pm

Hosted by AMSSA, Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC

A combination of fun and educational activities, the Multicultural Health Fair is a free community event that provides a simple way for multi-ethnic families to learn about crucial health topics and encourages the community to adapt healthier lifestyles. A one-stop shop for all kinds of health information: exhibitors, workshops, health screenings, fitness demonstrations, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations and more! Volunteer opportunities available, for details go to: www.amssa.org/healthfair2008/volunteers.htm

Visit our website at
www.amssa.org/healthfair2008

The Spring 2008 Langara College Community Lecture Series

By Langara on January 15, 2008 - 5:02pm

Join past and present instructors in Langara College's 50th series of free lectures surrounding this Spring's theme: Crossroads.

January 23
Barrie Brill The Colour Blue at the Crossroads

January 30
Peter Prontzos The Right Brain, Crossroads of Ideas and Emotions

February 6
Alister Browne Cheating

February 13
Deborah Blacklock The Crossroads of Evolution: Are We Ready?

February 20
Cathy Sosnowsky Choices at Famous Crossroads in Literature

February 27
Dale Beyerstein Choosing Your Path

March 12
Bradley Hughes The Crossroads of the Russian Revolution

March 19
Veda Abu-Bakare Crossroads in Science

March 26
Chuck Sigmund Where Has the Universe Come From?

April 2
Jeff Webster Time at the Crossroads: The Psychology of Looking to the Past and the Future

For more info, contact Linda Hale at lhale@langara.bc.ca or 604.323.5365.

Reel 2 Real International Film Festival For Youth 2008

By Sarah Muff on January 29, 2008 - 3:05pm

Reel 2 Real Celebrates 10th Anniversary.
Cutting edge online media, "Old School" classics, and Cultural Diversity will be highlighted at the Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth from February 22 - 29, 2008. Festival Director Venay Felton announced, "The festival will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary with an Awards Night and Opening Gala screening, Red Like the Sky (Italy) on February 22 at 6:30 pm at the Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour Street)." The movie is based on the true story of Mirco Mencacci, who lost his sight at ten years old but became one of Italy’s top sound designers for film. Seven of the awards will be chosen by youth juries who have taken workshops on Film Criticism. Visit www.r2rfestival.org for festival tickets or phone 604.224.6162

Spring into Shape: Women's Cardio KICKBOXING Bootcamp

By RCFAdmin on February 3, 2008 - 7:01pm

WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP
Presented by Raz Chan Fitness and Mobile Personal Training

Put some spring into your step! Join our popular Women’s Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp and get your body ready for spring vacation. Experience a total body workout with partner drills, core ab exercises, squats to tone the lower body, and more. Never the same workout twice and lots of variety to keep all fitness levels challenged.

View video clips and photos of previous Bootcamp classes at http://www.razchanfitness.com.

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
All Bootcamps are 3x/week (12 sessions). Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates or switching of class sessions - please review our registration policy under our FAQs section online. Participants are required to come to class with handwraps and cardio boxing gloves.

*Note: All Saturday classes take place at 2875 St. Georges St. (near Fraser & Kingsway).

VANCOUVER-WEST SIDE – select from two time slots
4588 Clancy Loranger Way

Mon/Wed/Fri - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Class session: Feb. 29 to Mar. 31/08

or

Mon/Wed – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm + Saturday – 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Class session: Feb. 27 to Mar. 29/08

BURNABY – CENTRAL – select from three time slots
6050 Sussex Avenue (by Metropolis, corner of Grange St.)

Class runs from Feb. 28 to Mar. 27/08

Early Evening

Pavel Egorov: Piano Recital

By Alexei Doudkine on February 13, 2008 - 5:37pm

PAVEL EGOROV IN RECITAL. Acclaimed Russian pianist, Professor of St. Petersburg Conservatory Pavel Egorov performs on Saturday, Feb 23 at 8 PM. at Vancouver Academy of Music. In program – music by Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin and Glinka. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors/students, will be available at the door or can be reserved by phone 604 596 7875 or via email: doudkine@gmail.com .

Pavel Egorov launched his career by winning Gold Medal and the Grand Prize at the International Schumann Competition in Zwickau in 1974. He is an Honorary Member of the International Schumann Society, Dusseldorf, Germany and was awarded the International Schumann Price in 1988 . Last year he received the highest artistic recognition in Russia, a "National Artist of Russian Federation" title. He has toured in the United States, Canada, China, Taiwan, Japan, Republic of Korea, and most of Europe. During his career he has performed in more than 3000 solo, symphonic and chamber concerts and recorded over 40 Cds.