Archive | July, 2013

Illuminares Open Studio Workshops Coming to Trout Lake Community Centre

8 Jul

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The Public Dreams Society will be presenting their Illuminares Lantern Festival and Procession on July 20th. This marks their 25th anniversary and to honour that they will be celebrating their theme “25 Light Years”.   Illuminares has been described as an iconic part of the cultural landscape in Vancouver and has been named ‘Best East Vancouver Festival’ by the Vancouver Courier newspaper. The Lantern Festival has something for all ages and is not an event to be missed.

Public Dreams Society will be conducting Open Studio Workshops at Trout Lake Community Centre starting this Saturday, July 13th, 2014. A Public Dreams artist will lead you through the steps to create various styles of lanterns which will include everything from a simple glass jar design to more complicated designs with bamboo and paper. Cost per lantern is $5.00 for small, $10.00 for medium and $15.00 for a large lantern.  Once you’ve paid for your lantern, you are welcome to come in as many times as you’d like to  work on your illuminated creation. Workshops will be held in the Ice Rink Lobby on the following dates and times:

Saturday, July 13th Noon – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 14th Noon – 3:30 p.m.
Monday, July 15th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18th 5:00 p..m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, July 19th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Illuminares Lantern Festival kicks off at Trout Lake in John Hendry Park with festivities beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the procession beginning at dusk. The event goes until about 10:30 p.m. This event draws over 20,000 each year and is sure to be a magical experience.

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Arts Off Main Boulevard Days Start July 6th

6 Jul

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Arts Off Main, 216 East 28th Avenue (located at 28th and Main Street), is an artist’s cooperative gallery which is celebrating their 10 year anniversary.  The gallery features the works of many local artists. Today they begin their Boulevard Days where they feature an artist in the great outdoors on Saturdays during the summer months.  Today they will be featuring the work of Celia Brauer from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.  You will also have the opportunity to meet the artists during these events. Come talk a wander down Main Street. There is lots to see.

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Best of BC Berry Pie Competition July 17th

5 Jul

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So maybe you are not the next Food Network Star, but you do know how to make an excellent berry pie. Well if that’s the case, the Vancouver Farmers Market is hosting a BC Berry Pie Competition and is looking for entrants.  Everyone is welcome to enter.  Your pie can be made with any mix of fresh berries whether blackberries, raspberries, strawberries or any combination you can think of.   Prizes include:

1st PRIZE – $50 Market Money and a Market Bag
2nd PRIZE – $20 Market Money and a Market Bag
3rd PRIZE – $15 Market Money

Judging will be done by Mijune Pak of Follow Me Foodie, food blogger extraordinaire, and Lawren Moneta, a local food stylist.  On market day, July 17th, shoppers will be able to sample the pies including the winning one by way of a $2 donation at the Thornton Park (Main Street) Farmers Market.  Also on hand, will be activities for the kids, berry facts and lots of recipes.   All winning recipes from the competition will be posted on the Vancouver Farmers Market website.   To enter the contest, contact robyn@eatlocal.org or visit Vancouver Farmers Market website to download an entry form.  May the best pie win!

Photo Credit: Galina-NB

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Fang, Sarah Jane Scouten & David Newberry At Chapel Arts Tonight

4 Jul

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Summertime is officially here. Lots of great events in East Vancouver including this line up tonight at the Chapel Arts, 304 Dunlevy Street.  There will be three performers this evening including Fang, Vancouver’s only accordion rock band. Fang is Vancouverite, Barbara Adler, who has toured since 2002. She is a solo storyteller, poet and musician.  Next up is Sarah Jane Scouten, former East Van resident, currently living in Montreal.  She is a singer, songwriter and musician who performs folk and blue grass  music.  Her first album, Magpie Waltz, and feature song by the same name I would describe as hauntingly beautiful.  Her songs are faithful to long standing folk music tradition, but also edgy and modern.  This someone to watch. Also on deck tonight is David Newberry who sings folk songs with a hint of rock.  Show gets under way at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 at the door.

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Hawkers Market Coming This Saturday, July 6th

3 Jul

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The  Hawkers Market is a monthly recurring underground event that showcases local food and music.   They support local food entrepreneurs and give them a hawker stand (or pop up food stall) to sell their products.  The event is billed as a dining, shopping and social experience.  There will be many opportunities to eat food at the market and since there are so many great choices, you just might have to take a few treats home with you. The  Hawkers Market takes place at the East Van Studio located at 870 East Cordova Street this Saturday, July 6th starting at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10.00 and  available in advance at EventBrite, or $15 at the door.  There will be many locals hawking their wares including:

Bad Girl Chocolates
Yummus
The Wonton Girl
D Original Sausage
Dolce Delights
Brown Paper Packages Ice Cream
Draught Storm Craft Beer
Let’s Cooking
Sweet Lily Bakery
We Against The Grain
Palki Chai
The Pie Hole
Looters Lemonade
In The Oven
When Pigs Fly
Nice Pops
Peche Mignon

This is definitely an event worth checking out. If you are not able to make this event, you can follow them on Twitter @hawkersmarket to keep an eye out for their next date.

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Summer Concert Series at Trout Lake Community Centre Starting July 3rd

2 Jul

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The Trout Lake Community Center, 3360 Victoria Drive, begins their weekly outdoor Summer Concert Series this Wednesday, July 3rd at 6:30 p.m. with the Rio Samaya Band. They will be performing music and poetry in a combination of Latin, Reggae and Rhumba.   The following week, July 10th you will find the Sanctuary All Stars which is a 17 piece jazz band.  July 17th String Fever will be performing, July 24th Highrise Lonesome, July 31st the Unified Band, August 7th the Creaking Planks, August 14th Jeff Stanfield Band and August 21st Late Thaw Band.  All performances will be held behind the Trout Lake Community Centre. Bring a blanket and come enjoy the music!

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Happy Canada Day Eh!

1 Jul
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Lots of festivities happening in and around Vancouver for Canada Day including Granville Island, Canada Place and Steveston for the bigger events. If you are looking for something in East Vancouver, here are a few options:
Britannia Community Centre, will be holding a Canada Day celebration at Victoria Park, located on Victoria Drive between Grant and Kitchener, from Noon to 3:00 p.m.They will be featuring live entertainment, games, arts and crafts, face painting and, of course, cake!
Sunset Community Centre, 6810 Main Street, is hosting a Canada Day party from Noon to 4:00 p.m. They will have carnival games, a barbecue, community displays and inflatables. They will also be collecting non-perishable food for the Vancouver Food Bank.
Kensington Community Centre, 5175 Dumfries Street, is hosting a Canada Day celebration from Noon to 3:00 p.m.  They will have live entertainment, a bouncy castle, community information tables and kid-friendly activities. Hot dogs and drinks will be available to purchase, but there will also be free cake.
Hastings Community Centre, 3096 East Hastings Street, will be hosting a Canada Day event this afternoon. They will also be selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for $10 per dozen to raise funds for youth programs.
PNE Grounds, the Hastings Race Track, is hosting its annual Canada Day party with a first post at 1:50 p.m. Real Housewives of Vancouver, Mary Zilba and Robin Richmond Reichman, will be performing and presenting. The Family Zone will be open from Noon to 5:00 p.m. and several of the City’s popular food trucks will be on hand. There is even a chance to win a barbecue grill.
Don’t forget to sing Happy Birthday Canada!
Photo Credit:  R.B. Lissett

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