Music by Juliet Palmer | Text by Anna Chatterton
Performed by Christine Duncan, Patricia O’Callaghan & Neema Bickersteth
From the abuse of the sweatshop to the fantasy of costume and the empowerment of sewing-it-yourself, the sewing machine has been a force for exploitation and liberation since its invention in the 19th century. Anchored in the sounds and rhythms of sewing, Stitch uncovers the emotional layers of the relationship between woman and barely-tamed machine. The performance will also feature a companion piece created specially by community members to accompany the Vancouver presentation of Stitch.
“A rogue brace of creative spirits cuts through the couture and sweeps us straight into a sewing sweatshop in Stitch. Billed as ‘an a cappella opera for three women and three sewing machines,’ it crosses so many genres as to be in a category of its own… Imagine an opera presented outside a theatre, without a stage or orchestra. It doesn’t seem like opera at all – until you realise how much a librettist, composer and three vocalists can accomplish with the simplest of means. That’s an art.”
—Toronto Star
Tickets $20 regular, $15 student/senior available from Tickets Tonight (ticketstonight.ca/604.684.2787, surcharges apply) and at the door
Music by Juliet Palmer | Text by Anna Chatterton
Performed by Christine Duncan, Patricia O’Callaghan & Neema Bickersteth
From the abuse of the sweatshop to the fantasy of costume and the empowerment of sewing-it-yourself, the sewing machine has been a force for exploitation and liberation since its invention in the 19th century. Anchored in the sounds and rhythms of sewing, Stitch uncovers the emotional layers of the relationship between woman and barely-tamed machine. The performance will also feature a companion piece created specially by community members to accompany the Vancouver presentation of Stitch.
“A rogue brace of creative spirits cuts through the couture and sweeps us straight into a sewing sweatshop in Stitch. Billed as ‘an a cappella opera for three women and three sewing machines,’ it crosses so many genres as to be in a category of its own… Imagine an opera presented outside a theatre, without a stage or orchestra. It doesn’t seem like opera at all – until you realise how much a librettist, composer and three vocalists can accomplish with the simplest of means. That’s an art.”
—Toronto Star
Tickets $20 regular, $15 student/senior available from Tickets Tonight (ticketstonight.ca/604.684.2787, surcharges apply) and at the door
Music by Juliet Palmer | Text by Anna Chatterton
Performed by Christine Duncan, Patricia O’Callaghan & Neema Bickersteth
From the abuse of the sweatshop to the fantasy of costume and the empowerment of sewing-it-yourself, the sewing machine has been a force for exploitation and liberation since its invention in the 19th century. Anchored in the sounds and rhythms of sewing, Stitch uncovers the emotional layers of the relationship between woman and barely-tamed machine. The performance will also feature a companion piece created specially by community members to accompany the Vancouver presentation of Stitch.
“A rogue brace of creative spirits cuts through the couture and sweeps us straight into a sewing sweatshop in Stitch. Billed as ‘an a cappella opera for three women and three sewing machines,’ it crosses so many genres as to be in a category of its own… Imagine an opera presented outside a theatre, without a stage or orchestra. It doesn’t seem like opera at all – until you realise how much a librettist, composer and three vocalists can accomplish with the simplest of means. That’s an art.”
—Toronto Star
Tickets $20 regular, $15 student/senior available from Tickets Tonight (ticketstonight.ca/604.684.2787, surcharges apply) and at the door
To Book VIP Booths with Bottle Service please call Todd at 604.328.4621.
BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO ARRIVE THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT AND GET YOURSELF A COMPLIMENTARY ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS GIFT BAG!
* Hosted by DJ Supafly of 94.5 The Beat!
* Sara Lynn performs Live!
* Jacqueline Conoir Collection Fashion Showcase
* Drink specials all night
* Over $2000 in exclusive door prize giveaways including
o 2 VIP Days to Molson Canadian Hockey House (valued at over
$1000) from Expert Recruiters
o Gift bags to the first 100 people thru the door
o $300 Jacqueline Conoir Collection Gift Certificate
o Bloom Essentials Spa Gift Basket
o Firefly Hair Company Product Gift Basket
o Jewellery from Lolo
o Sappho Makeover and Makeup
* Sample fashion products and services.
Sara Lynn’s “GORGEOUS” Tour Vancouver event is a unique music, fashion & entertainment extravaganza.
Montréal Massacre Memorial Event
Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter invites you to participate in a day of action to end violence against women.
All day conference open to the public
Saturday, December 5th, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Vancouver Public Library,
350 West Georgia Street,
Vancouver, BC.
All events are free.
Learn and engage through a series of activities:
- Listen to feminist engage with each other in roundtable discussion on key issues on violence against women
- one hour feminsit lectures on violence against women
- all day film festival with discussion
- take a "Walk in her shoes" an interactive learning experience
- check out our feminist installation
The top four women’s hockey nations in the world – Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland – will cool down summer in Vancouver when they hit the ice at GM Place for the 2009 Hockey Canada Cup
Head down to the Scotia Bank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street) from August 21-23, 2009 for a chance to preview and shop the hottest designs of the season by Canadian designers. The first 25 in line receive a gift bag that includes the latest copy of FASHION magazine.
Chicks Who Click conference in Vancouver on Saturday, June 27 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This conference is a community of like-minded women using social media to further collaborate, listen, learn and experiment with social media tools. The keynote speaker will be Monica Guziman with the Seattle Post Intelligencer. In addition, the speaker lineup includes some amazing local Vancouver women on the tech and social media scene including Rebecca Bollwitt, Megan Cole and Victoria Revay. Register at the Chicks Who Click Website and read the blog for additional details.
WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP – June 2009 Registration Now Open
Presented by Raz Chan Fitness and Mobile Personal Training
Get swimsuit ready with our popular Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp!
We’re now accepting registrations for our June session, just in time for toning up for this summer. 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.
LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
All Bootcamps are 60 minutes, 3x/week (12 sessions). Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates. Please select from ONE of the times/locations below - due to space limitations, we do not permit "mix and match" of schedules.
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). Please view our online FAQs for questions on our registration policy, missed classes, refunds, etc. at http://www.razchanfitness.com/links
BURNABY – CENTRAL – select from two time slots
6050 Sussex Avenue (by Metropolis, corner of Grange St.)
Class session: May 30 - June 25/09 for both time slots
It is time for change & the global conscious is now being lifted. Although we hear that financial times are tough, it is what you believe to be true that will affect what comes into your life. It is about the "courage" to wake up & take the path less travelled. To listen to your soul, your story, your spirit & live your life to the fullest. This will be a courageous year in more way than one. You will do things you have never done, you will challenge yourself in more ways than one, you will manifest more than you ever thought possible & your new limits are now unlimited!
There is a new level of consciousness happening - people are becoming more aware of 'something more' - there is a level of energy happening & it is all good! There is hope, there is light, there is power, & it is all within! From within so is without!
Live this year with hope, faith, enlightenment, & joy that you are meant to live. Live with courage to take new steps, try new things and be as creative as you were meant to be! Live with passion & live!
