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Addiction Services Education Series

By ellenhsieh on April 16, 2008 - 3:52pm

The Addiction Services, Public Education Series, is a community service of Vancouver Coastal Health. This program is free and open to anyone who is interested in addiction, alcohol and other drugs.
There are 6 sessions, 1) what is addiction, 2) drugs and the body, 3) recovery, 4) family issues, 5) helping others, 6) drugs in our society-a public health approach to drug control. Participants who complete all six sessions will receive a certificate upon completion. This ongoing program occurs every Friday morning from 9:30-11:30 on drop-in basis, no registration is required. Presented by Mark Haden. For more information phone: 604-267-3970 .

Cary Chow performs on the Fazioli

By LadyH on May 13, 2008 - 5:30pm

May 1, 2008 - Pianist Cary Chow performs on Fazioli Concert Grand Piano

Vancouver pianist Cary Chow will perform a limited seating solo recital at Showcase Pianos on Broadway Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 3:30pm. The program, spanning repertoire from the 18th to 20th centuries, will feature Mozart’s Sonata in C Minor, Brahms’ Seven Fantasy Pieces Opus 116, Rachmaninov’s Etude-Tableaux, and Prokofiev’s Sonata #7. This exclusive event will also demonstrate the capabilities of the Fazioli F278 Concert Grand Piano, considered the Ferrari of modern concert instruments.

“Here is a unique opportunity to be up close with the pianist and this incredible instrument”, says Chow. “The audience will be able to experience the music virtually from the performer’s vantage point.”

Cary Chow is a renowned concert performer, recording artist and teacher. He has performed solo recitals, chamber music and with various orchestras across North America, the United Kingdom and China. He is on the faculty of the Young Artist Experience at UBC and a Guest Professor at Central Conservatory of Music Attached Middle School in Beijing. His recent CD, Zirkus (Step Inside), featuring Carnaval and Kreisleriana by Robert Schumann was released in September 2007 to critical acclaim.

Vancouver International Song Festival

By Kara Gibbs on May 23, 2008 - 9:57am

The Vancouver International Song Festival
June 8 - 22, 2008

Immerse yourself in the art of song with some of the world’s great artists and thinkers.

The Vancouver International Song Institute announces the 2nd annual Vancouver International Song Festival, taking place June 8-22, 2008 at the School of Music on the beautiful campus of the University of British Columbia. This festival focuses on Art Song, the powerful realm of fused poetry and music - gateway to a rich world where history, sociology, psychology and philosophy meet in a musical experience of unforgettable intensity.

The Song Festival features a dynamic series of six evening concerts and ten noon hour concerts focusing on Art Song in English and French. Performances will feature leading pianists and singers from around the world, including guest artists Margo Garrett (USA), François Le Roux (France), Sanford Sylvan (USA/Canada), Paul Sperry (USA) and Rosemarie Landry (Canada) in addition to a host of other local and international talent.

SUMMER SAVER - Try Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp this July and August!

By RCFAdmin on June 6, 2008 - 1:47pm

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

Join our popular Women’s Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp and get your body ready for summer! Experience a total body class 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.

LIMITED TIME OFFER - OUR SUMMER SAVER PROMO 2008
Spend the summer with us! Register for July and August and pay only $170 ($85/month compared to our $164 month regular rate). This Promotion applies for the same individual registering for July and August 2008 consecutively. Cannot be applied retroactively. Early Bird registration only valid if payment is received by deadline.

OR … TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EARLY BIRD RATE AND SAVE $$
Can’t commit to the two months? Sign up for our standard $105 Early Bird promotion rate for your preferred month and still save some money!

ABOUT OUR BOOTCAMP CLASSES

Silent but LIVELY Gala & Silent Auction Fundraiser (Jazz & Wine tasting) - Sat., June 14

By smileysoul on June 9, 2008 - 9:40pm

What: ReadyJETGo Dragonboat Fundraiser - Gala & Auction
When: Saturday, June 14th - doors open at 7 pm-midnight
Where: Nikkei National Heritage Centre
6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby

CASH Bar - beer, wine, cocktails, non-alcoholic
CASH or Cheques only for auction events, please.

Tix: $10 advanced; $15 at the door
Contact: info@readyjetgo.ca for tix

http://www.readyjetgo.ca/auction2008.php

SOME Auction items, and more to come!
* Pan Pacific Hotel Stay & Breakfast
* Sutton Hotel Chocolate Buffet for 2
* Private Wine Tasting for 16
* REO White Waterrafting day trip for 2
* Grand Ballroom Dancing lessons
* Semperviva Yoga Passes
* 4 EA PC Games
* Tsawassen Paintball

Why go? Socializing, Sonora Ranch wine tasting, live jazz,
free appies, and great items!

We've even got BC Champion Elvis Tribute artist to sing a couple of songs!

*** Please bring cash or cheques, as we are unable to process debit or credit card transactions. ***