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It’s That Time of the Year Again

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:32:59 +0000

With just under a month to go until that special day, this weekend is the kick off in Vancouver for all the Christmas Craft Fairs and family fun….so make sure you do not miss out!!

The West Coast Christmas Pet and Craft Fair, is running on the 29 – 30 of Nov. Kids and pets are welcome to the fair. Be sure to get your pictures taken with Santa Claus, and visit over 30 pet related booths, there is on-going entertainment with agility fun match, dogwood pacesetters, K9 Drill Team performing between 12pm – 12:30pm both days.

Come out and support the various rescue organizations. This will be taking place at the Cloverdale Agriplex….for more information call 604.534.2344

Photo Credit: sxc.hu

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Vancouver Eastside Culture Crawl

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:37:26 +0000

For three days each fall, hundreds of artist who live or work in Vancouver’s artist-dense Eastside open up their studios to the public for the Vancouver Eastside Culture Crawl.
The event incorporates artists in almost every field from weavers, jewelers, painters, furniture makers, sculptors and photographers. This very popular event features new and upcoming artist to those who are well known on the world stage.

This is a great opportunity to see a lot of work in a very short time, as well as to talk to the artists themselves about their creations and techniques all within the comfy comfines of their studios.
Work can be purchased directly from the artists.

The Eastside Culture Crawl starts Friday November 16 at 5pm and continues through to Sunday November 18 at 6pm.
For more information and a map of participating vendors check out the web site at www.eastsideculturecrawl.com

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WARHOL – Larger then Life

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:25:07 +0000

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is hosting WARHOL-Larger the Life until August 24, 2008.
This exhibition delves into one the the 20th century’s most compelling and artistic personalities.
Warhol has over 150 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, photographs and films spanning over four decades.
On display will be prints of his Cambell Soup Cans, portraits of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis. It will also feature a Mao room with Mao wallpaper, prints and drawings and compilations of five different films.
There will be a display of Warhol’s connection to Canada through archival materials, photos and newspaper clippings.
Victoria in one of three Canadian hosts for this fantastic exhibit.
For more information visit the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria website at www.aggv.bc.ca

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The Arts

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:00:57 +0000

Here is a great festival for one and all. The Arts in Mill Lake Park ~ Presented by the Abbotsford Arts Council. This event will be featuring visual and performing artists. You will have the opportunity to buy some art, catch a concert, and to see artists at work.

The event will be taking place on the grounds surrounding Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware Street, Abbotsford; Admission is what…FREE!! For more information either call 604.852.9358 or visit www.abbotsfordartcouncil.org

Photo Credit: sxc.hu

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Aboriginal Day

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:00:26 +0000

Come join us to Celebrate the key role that local First Nations people played in the history of Fort Langley. Join us to share in the rich culture, history and tradition that live on in BC today.

Visit the Kwantlen First Nation exhibit, The River In Us: the Many Stories of Kwantlen on display in the Big House.

For more information please visit www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley

Photo Credit: sxc.hu

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Joel Kroeker and the Clumsy Lovers

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:54:05 +0000

8pm on Saturday May 10 at Millennium Place- Double-bill performance
Whistler Arts Council’s last show for Performance Series 07/08

With the lyrical weight of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits, coupled with the sonic landscape of Elvis Costello and Coldplay, some have likened Joel Kroeker’s reckless precision to John Mayer after years in Alcatraz. His range of pop, jazz, folk and rock cross paths with the sounds of the Clumsy Lovers. The clumsy Lovers embody the whimsical pop of The Barenaked Ladies, the raucous rootsiness of the Great Big Sea, the alt-country of Blue Rodeo and the tradionalism of The Dunhks, but set against the backdrop of the Vancouver skyline.

Check out Canada’s best roots-folk-rock double bill on May 10 at the Millennium Place to celebrate the end of Performance Series 07/08

Photo and text courtesy of Alison Richmond Whistler Arts Council

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Shashin: Japanese Canadian Studio Photography to 1942

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:10 +0000

This exhibit looks back through a period of almost 50 years of history through the eyes of Japanese Canadian Photographers who operated studios in Cumberland, New Westminster and Vancouver. There are over eighty black and white photographs on display revealing a variety of subjects from diverse communities at the time, both the elite and labourers.

An exhibition catalogue accompanies the show and is for sale in the Gallery shop.

Dates:
March 28 – May 5, 2008

Times:
12:00 pm- 05:00 pm

Address:
Evergreen Cultural Centre
1205 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7Y3
604.927.6550

Photo Credits: SXC.HU

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Langara ArtsFest 2008

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:00:55 +0000

Langara College is proud to present ArtFest 2008, which will be running from 2 Apr thru 10 May. ArtFest will be encompassing seven unique grad shows and Planet of the Arts, an interactive, one day celebration for the community and a chance to check out their finest student work.

Here is a chance to explore your creative side – design a magazine cover, manipulate a photograph, create a painting or mingle with performers.

To learn more about the wide range of Creative & Applied programs or chat with the graduates and alumni about their experiences, be sure to come out and enjoy this event. For more information contact the Planet of the Arts, Langara College Library at 604.323.5037

Photo Credit: Image 1 SXC.HU
Image 2 SXC.HU

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2008 Women in Film Festival

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:41:41 +0000

Between 1 – 8 March, and the 3rd Annual Women in Film Festival, BC will be taking place in conjunction with International Women’s Day to celebrate the accomplishments of women in film.

The Festival starts with the Female Film Frenzy, a 48 hour film contest, and culminates with the Spotlight Awards Gala, honoring key contributors to our local industry. Over 50 films from around the world will be screened, showcasing women’s voices and stories. The full schedule is available at www.wiffbc.com and more information or interviews may be arranged by calling 604.685.1152

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Vancouver’s Oldest Part of Town

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:41:53 +0000

Gastown is a charming mix of old and new, and the birthplace of Vancouver!
Cobbled streets, Victorian architecture and a maze of courtyards and passage-ways house some the the treasure that only Gastown can offer.
You will find an amazing selection of boutiques, restaurants and an assortment of entertainment for all age groups.
In total there are approximately 150 shops offering everything from native arts, antiques, jewelery and specialty shops for anyone interesting in browsing through the mazes the weave in and out of this beautiful area of Vancouver.

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