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The Cultch Gallery Presents The Annual Eastside Culture Crawl Preview: The Drawing Show November 6th

5 Nov

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The Cultch Gallery, 1895 Venables Street, invites you to a preview of the Eastside Culture Crawl this Wednesday, November 6th .  The Eastside Culture Crawl is an annual three day visual arts festival that showcases artistic talent from Vancouver’s Eastside.  During the 3 day event starting November 15th artists open up their studios to the public. You will find sculptors, potters, painters, photographers, printmakers, glass blowers, furniture markers, jewelers and more.  The Cultch Gallery will be exhibiting a selection of drawings from local artists, both rising and established artists, which work has been curated by the Eastside Culture Crawl.  A reception will take place at The Cultch showcasing the works of local illustrators. Reception starts at 6:00 p.m. and runs to 8:00 pm . Everyone is welcome to attend.  If you miss the opening reception, the exhibit will run till December 14, 2013.

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Beer Olympics At Wise Hall November 5th – Beer, Fun and Prizes!

4 Nov

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You are invited to the 1st Ever Beer Olympics tomorrow at The Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street. This fun event is a Keep The Wise Alive Benefit which will have beer tastings, competitions, door prizes and from what I can gather a whole lot of fun. There will be 10 teams competing for Beer Supremacy.  They are:

The WISE Staff
The WISE BODs
The ANZA
Sin Peaks
The Cultch
505/Point Blank Creative
Falconettis
Beer & Loathing Softball
Moroons
Legacy Liquor

The challenging events include:

Wii
Video Game Challenge
Tug o’ War
Charades
Tricycle Races
Blind Beer Tasting

The event sponsors are names any beer lover should recognize:

Parallel 49 Brewing Company
Howe Sound Brewing
Mill St. Brewing
Red Truck Beer
Driftwood Brewery

Both teams and fans have chances to win over $1500 worth of prizes. Some of the prizes up for grabs include:

–  $500 in VISA cards

– a pair of tickets to Bison w/ Red Fang @ Rickshaw Nov 11th 

– 2 pairs of tix to The Reason w/ Thee Attacks @ Venue Nov 29th

-a pair of tickets to Five Alarm funk Show @ Imperial

-WISE swag

-$75 in gift certificates for the Dime Roadhouse on Commercial Drive

-a pair of tickets to Cousin Harley December 6th Live at the WISE

-a pair of tickets for New Year’s Eve Gala Live at the WISE

-2 pairs of tickets for Clancy’s Angels at The WISE Hall

– goodies from Bonerattle Music

-$40 gift certificate for East Village Bakery

-$25 gift certificate from St. Augustine’s

-a pair of tickets to an upcoming show at The Cultch (East Vancouver Cultural Centre)

-gift certificate for BierCraft

-gift pack of marinade & hot sauces from The Reef Restaurant

Tickets are available for $20 at the WISE Lounge, Highlife Records or online at Brown Paper Tickets.   You can could also take a stab at winning tickets. Visit their Facebook page for more details.

Come cheer on your favourite team for Beer Supremacy!

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Diwali Fest Events Happening In East Vancouver

1 Nov

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Diwali Fest is now on being celebrated in the Lower Mainland until November 8th.  Diwali Fest is an annual South Asian arts and culture festival which celebrates the universal light that exists in everyone.  The word ‘diwali’ means “row of lighted lamps” and light symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, prosperity over poverty and knowledge over ignorance.  It’s a time for lighting ‘diyas’, laying out colour ‘rangolis’, setting off fireworks, exchanging gifts of sweets and celebrating by way of dance, music and storytelling. Diwali Fest is now celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. As such, there are a number of events around the Lower Mainland. We have set out some of the workshops in East Vancouver over the coming days.  These workshops are extremely popular and feature professional artists and facilitators leading workshops in rangoli design, diya lamp painting, Bollywood dancing, and mehndi hand painting. A nominal fee may be charged. Contact each community centre directly to register or for further information:

Diwali Workshops

Sat. November 2nd: 10:30 am -12:30 pm
Renfrew Park Community Centre
2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver

Sun. November 3rd: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Trout Lake Community Centre
3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

Mon. November 4th: 12:00 pm – 3 pm
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
6470 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

Fri., November 8th: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thunderbird Community Centre
2311 Cassaiar Street, Vancouver

Come light your spirit at Diwali Fest.

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Photo Credit: William George

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Call To Artists For Redesign Of Vancity Credit Union Commercial Drive Branch

30 Oct

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Vancity Credit Union is seeking applications from artists or teams of artists to redesign the Vancity Branch on Commercial Drive.  One part of the redesign involves asking local artists to submit applications with images of available, completed artwork and expressions of interest in creating a commissioned artwork for the branch that reflects the community if services.

There will be two Artist Information Sessions held at the Commercial Drive branch located at 1675 Commercial Drive on:

–  Thursday, November 7th, 6:30 to 7:30 pm

–  Saturday, November 9th, 4:00 to 6:30 pm

If you are interested in attending either of these sessions, you are asked to RSVP by email to: Anna_Lambert@vancity.com.  For submission guidelines and further information about the call to artists, visit Vancity’s website.  You can also contact  Tanya Slingsby, Artists Facilitator, at Vancity Credit Union by email at Tanya_Slingsby@vancity.com or by phone at T: 1 778-889-4240.

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All Souls Night: Lantern Walk & Musical Procession to Mountain View Cemetery October 26th

25 Oct

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South Hill Neighbours invite you to All Souls Night this Saturday, October 26th.   This event was created to provide opportunities for the public to commemorate their dead with a family-oriented community art event. Artists and community will be coming together to create a sanctuary for remembrance and reflection.  They will be meeting at MacDonald Park located at 44th Avenue and Prince Edward at 6:30 pm.   Everyone will walk together to the Mountain View Cemetery.   You are encouraged to bring a lantern which you can hang in the South Hill Neighbours Tree. If the night is dry, musicians will accompany the procession from MacDonald Park to Mountain View Cemetery.  The event is curated by artists Paula Jardine and Marina Szijarto.  Musicians, singers, visual and digital artists will join together to create a setting that invites everyone to remember those we’ve lost and find beautiful ways to mark their passing and the emotions of parting. Candles, Swedish fire logs, bonfires in carved oil barrels, prayer flags and homemade memorials all make this a magical evening.  The event takes place rain, shine and in this week’s case, fog.

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Upcoming Halloween Events In East Vancouver

23 Oct

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Lots of fun events coming to East Vancouver for Halloween, that includes for the big kids and the wee ones.  We have set out a sampling of some of the events happening in East Van. This is by no means a comprehensive list.  If you have an event, you’d like to see included on the list, feel free to add a comment below, or email us directly at createveinvan@gmail.com:

HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL, Telus World of Sciences, 1455 Quebec Street.  Party in the iconic sphere features two rooms of music on two floors and eight DJs. October 26th, tickets $45 – $55 and available at Twisted.ca.

MONSTER MASH COSTUME BASH III, Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street.   Music by Radio Clash (Clash cover band featuring Rich Hope & Billy Bones from VCMC), the James T Kirks and the Strugglers. October 26th, tickets $15 and available at BrownPaperTickets.com.

FRIGHT NIGHTS,  Playland, 2901 E. Hastings St.  Six haunted houses, 12 rides and a freaky sideshow, The Monsters of Schlock. On now until November 2nd (enter E. Hastings & Windermere), tickets $22 – 35 and available at FrightNights.ca.

DOOMS NIGHT & TIESTO, Pacific Coliseum.  Solid Events present its annual Halloween Massive with a 2 day extravaganza featuring an all-night and concert experience headlined by Tiesto. October 26th  and 27th Tickets available at TicketLeader.ca.

NO MEMES NO, Hot Art Wet City, 2206 Main Street.  Halloween party and group art show inspired by the internet. Guests are asked to dress up as their favourite meme. October 31st, tickets $5 – 10 and available at Eventbrite.ca.

PARADE OF LOST SOULS, A beloved East Van event, location announced at midnight October 26th. Expect a parade of wild costumes, giant puppets, live music and performance art created by local community members. Follow Public Dreams Society on their website, Twitter or Facebook for the latest details. October 26th 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Free.

FEDERICO’S SUPPER CLUB, 1728 Commercial Drive.  Encore 80’s Night Halloween Party with Mark Olexson and the A-Deez. October 31st. Two course meal for $40 (includes dinner, show fee concert & dancing) or $50 (includes 3 course meal, show fee concert & dancing).  To make your reservation T:  604-251-3473.

COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR THE WEE ONES:

Sunset Community Centre:  Haunted House & Carnival (5+) – October 25th  6:30 – 9:00 pm. The Sunset youth volunteers are organizing a free family event for 5 years & up. Haunted House, carnival games, trick or treating & concessions.

Trick Or Treat in the East Village:  October 26th Sat. Noon – 3 pm.  Come dressed in your Halloween finest and trick or treat your way along the stretch from 2100 to 2800 East Hastings Street.

Renfrew Park Community Centre:  Children’s Halloween Event – October 26th 12:30 pm- 3:00 pm

Trout Lake Community Centre:  Halloween Party – October 27th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Come jump in the bouncy castle, play Halloween games and make some pumpkin crafts.  Registration required for this event which will take place in the gym.   Cost is $4 per child and suitable for ages 3 and up.

River District Halloween Party: Princess, Pirates & Magical Creatures Party – October 27th 1:00 – 3:00 pm. River District is celebrating Halloween with a magical creatures, princess and pirate-themed party. Create tricked-out treat bags and crafts.  Come dressed-up in costume and win some goodies from the treasure chest.

Killarney Community Centre: Halloween Carnival October 27th,, suitable for ages 3 – 12.

Note: Pre-registration required for many of the community centre events.   

Happy Halloween!

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Knit Social 2013 Croatian Cultural Centre October 26th & 27th

23 Oct

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Knit Social is back for a second year at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive.   If you love to knit, purl one, purl two this event is for you.  There will be a lots of great workshops, demos, tips, tricks and much more. The list of vendors participating in this weekend’s event is quite extensive, but include Baaad Anna’s, Astor Tsang, Drama Llama, The Red Fox and Gown, Sanjo Silk, Vegan Yarn, The Wacky Windmill and Yarn Makes Me Happy. For a full rundown of all the vendors on site for the show, visit Knit Social’s website.  If you get hungry, food trucks will be at the venue for the duration of the show specifically: The Bean Buggy, Varinicey Pakoras and Taser Sandwiches.  Knit Social will also be giving away 50 swag bags this weekend, but instead of handing them out at the door, they will be drawing 25 names each day at 1:00 p.m. If your name gets drawn, you win a bag.  Knit Social takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Admission is $5.00 (cash only) with children 12 and under free.

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Calling All Souls! Parade of Lost Souls & Dance Party Saturday, October 26th

21 Oct

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Many will be pleased to hear that this much loved East Van event will carry on.  The Public Dreams Society and The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret will be co-producing this year’s event. Kat Single Dain co-founder of The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret will be at the helm as the Artistic Producer.   The Parade of Lost Souls is a community-driven parade inspired by Dia de Muertos (The Day of the Dead). In recent years, the parade has travelled around various parts of East Vancouver featuring performance art, interactive art installations and YOU lost souls. This is a transitional year for the parade and as such, this will be a smaller and cozier event. The parade takes place from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. In keeping with tradition, the parade’s location will be announced at 12:00 a.m. midnight on October 26th on the Public Dreams website as well as Twitter and Facebook.

For those that wish to carry on after the parade, The Parade of Lost Souls Dance Party returns to The Hangar, 577 Great Northern Way. The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret has joined forces with The Work Less party to bring you an event that will “rock the house and wake the dead”. You can expect some mischief, dancing, performers, musical acts including CR Avery, The Tailor, Briden, Manhai, Matty For Life and maybe a few ghosts in the air. The dance party gets under way at 9:00 p.m. and goes till 3:00 a.m. Tickets are available online only starting from $20 with donation options of $5 and $10 to help support this volunteer driven event. Note: tickets will not be available at the door. Come out and celebrate life! 

UPDATE: Secret location has been announced. The location of the Parade of Lost Souls will be Brittania School Yard – Football Field, 1001 Cotton Drive.

Photo Credit: Public Dreams Society

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SE Vancouver in October: Pie Making Contest, Pumpkin Patch, Free Movies & More

18 Oct

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Lots going on at the River District in SE Vancouver this October.  There are so many events, we have set them out by date order.  

Friday, October 18th

Free showing of Tim Burton’s animated movie the Corpse Bride at 4:00 pm. As always, popcorn will be served.

Saturday, October 19th

River District Farmers Market is on from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Only two more markets left in the season. This Saturday’s market, they will be handing out 25 umbrellas to the first visitors to the Information Tent. Yoga classes routinely run on Saturdays at 11:00 am and 12:15 pm.

Sunday, October 20th

The Pumpkin Patch is back this Sunday from Noon to 4:00 pm.  Come play in the pumpkin patch, pose for photos and pick out your perfect Halloween pumpkin. Urban Digs Farms will be selling pumpkins for $5 each (cash only). There will also be lots of fun activities and crafts for the kids happening inside the Centre.

River District Knitting Club meets on Sunday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.   All ages are welcome. No experience is required. You are asked to bring your own materials and equipment. If you miss this week’s MeetUp, the Club will be meeting bi-weekly on Sundays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. You can RSVP for this event at MeetUp.com or by calling T: 604.431.5594.

Saturday, October 26th

The last River District Farmers Market of the season takes place on October 26th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Come out and stock up on some local goodies.

Did you perfect your pie making skills over the Thanksgiving long weekend?  If so, you may wish to enter the Pie Making Contest being held on October 26th from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. which will take place after the last Farmers Market for the season. Prizes include:  1st Prize: Metropolis Gift Card $150, 2nd Prize: $50 Gift Card to Romer’s Burger Bar and 3rd Prize: $25 Gift Card Starbucks.  Apply in person at River District or online by October 24th.

Sunday, October 27th

Halloween Party: Princesses, Pirates & Creatures Party will be taking place. Come dressed in your favourite princess, pirate or magical creative costume. There will be a costume contest crafts and other fun activities for the kids.  The event runs from 1:00 – 3:00 pm   And at 3:00 pm, there will be a free Munchkin Matinee showing of Escape From Planet Earth with popcorn, of course.

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Lantern Making Workshop October 19th 1:30 – 5:30 pm

17 Oct

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South Hill Neighbours is hosting a lantern-making afternoon at the Celebration Hall at Mountain View Cemetery, 5455 Fraser Street, this Saturday afternoon.  You are invited to come and create your own lantern. Supplies will be provided to create one of the following types of lantern: a hand-carved turnip lantern; a wax paper window lantern or a tissue paper globe lantern. They will also have a simpler version of the globe lantern for small children.  All ages are welcome to attend the workshop.

The aim is to create lanterns in preparation for a lantern procession to All Souls Night which takes place in the evening on Saturday, October 26th at Mountain View Cemetery. All participants in the All Souls Night are welcome to bring photos of loved ones they have lost which can be incorporated into the lantern so that it becomes a creative memorial to honour that person. This workshop is being offered through Neighbourhood Small Grant Project which is funded through the Vancouver Foundation. If you would like further information or to register for the workshop, email: southhill.neighbours@gmail.com.

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