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Broken Sex Doll At The York Theatre November 12th-22nd

6 Nov

BrokenSexDollTheCultchIf you missed the hilarious sci-fi musical comedy at The Cultch last year, you really missed one hell of a show. You are in luck though, you get another chance to see this show at The York Theatre starting on November 12th.  Broken Sex Doll is set in 2136 when an ordinary man wakes up from a routine implant upgrade surgery, he discovers he has unexpected sensory skills and a crush on his mysterious nurse, Ginger. After ‘uploading’ an intimate encounter for an amateur “feelie” contest, he becomes the next big star in the world’s bizarre sex industry, only to discover love in the most unexpected place. Broken Sex Doll is a wild ride in the world of advanced technology, moral degradation and, of course, love.  Tickets for Broken Sex Doll start at $19 and are available from The Cultch. The show runs until November 22nd.  Come on out and see for yourself why this is one wild ride, you won’t be disappointed.

 

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Opening Reception of ‘Streets’ Exhibit At Hot Art Wet City September 5th

3 Sep

HAWCtimthumbThis Friday, September 5th, you are invited to the opening reception of a new exhibit titled “Streets” at Hot Art Wet City, 2206 Main Street.  This exhibit brings street art inside and features a number of artists including wheatpaste, iHeart, Joy, Slingshot, Wrk(less) and MW Bowen.    The opening reception kicks off at 7:00 pm and goes till 11:00 pm. If you miss the opening, the exhibit is available for viewing until September 26th with the venue being open Wednesday to Saturday from 12 – 5 pm.

 

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The Cultch Gallery’s 2014/2015 Launch Party August 6th

30 Jul

SnacksAndScapes_landscape-300x225You are invited to the Cultch Gallery’s 2014/2015 Launch Party for the debut of ‘Snacks and Scapes’ a 3D exhibition by local artist, Nathaniel Ferguson. We hear that his installation includes “works that demonstrate contemporary motifs of culture while exploring and questioning the various dependencies within society”.  As well, The Cultch will announce the names of the 21 artists selected for this year’s season and reveal a glimpse of each exhibition.  This is a free event that everyone is welcome to attend. The event takes place at The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 6th.

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Artful Sundays Return to Britannia Community Centre August 10th

19 Jul

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Artful Sundays return to the Britannia Community Centre this summer. This  is an outdoor visual arts market that begins Sunday, August 10th and will run every consecutive Sunday until August 31st.  This event features local artists, live music, special events, artist demonstrations, workshops and more. Sara Chandler, the Sidewalk Cellist, will be on hand to provide some live music. The event will be held in the Napier Greenway at Napier Street & Commercial Drive from Noon – 5:00 p.m. Special events lined up for Artful Sundays include:

August 10
Vancouver Cooperative Radio: Books and Records Fundraiser

August 17
Pom Pom Making Workshop with Helen Spaxman

August 24
Stitching With Purpose: Workshop with Laura Bucci

August 31
Mixed Media Woven Baskets: Magpie’s Nest Community Art Space

Come out and support the local artists, musicians and workshops.

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The Orpheus Project At The Cultch July 16 – 20

8 Jul

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The Orpheus Project by Music on Main is coming to The Cultch from July 16th – July 20th. This immersive journey is filled with musical and theatrical intrigue and will absorb you into the life of Orpheus: a poet, musician, and prophet in ancient Greek Mythology who inspired generations of artists such as Jean Cocteau, Tennessee Williams and Albert Camus.

Imagine roaming an entire theatre, discovering rooms filled with mysterious music and surprising interactions. Through creations by Jocelyn Morlock, Veda Hille, Cassandra Miller, James Maxwell, Barry Truax, Alfredo Santa Ana, Colin Browne, George Frideric Handel and others, you’ll explore The Cultch’s Historic Theatre, Culture Lab, as well as the dressing rooms and the backstage and lobby areas. We hear you might even break a sweat as you climb stairs and roam around. You are advised to wear comfortable shoes and prepare to jump into this unique adventure. Tickets range from $19.75 – $38.75 for adults. If you purchase before midnight on July 10th, you will receive a 20% discount if you use the promo code CULTCH.

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Broadway East Art Walk Returns Saturday July 12th

6 Jul

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The Broadway East Art Walk returns Saturday, July 12th to the Broadway corridor.  Art work by local artists will be on display July 12th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you are not familiar with the Broadway East Art Walk, the vision of organizers is to transform the stretch of Broadway between Price Edward and Price Albert through community engagement and art. All events are open to the public.  The artists and where they will be located are set out below:

425 E Broadway (Andrew Sheret – Outdoors)

490 E Broadway (Teamsters – Outdoors)

452 E Broadway (Large chain-link fence)

2474 Prince Edward (Indoors at St Michael’s Hall and Front Lawn)

While in the neighbourhood, be sure to check out the juried outdoor art exhibition which will be taking place at the same time at the Brewery Creek Garden at Dude Chilling Park, courtesy of the Dude Chilling Art Collective.

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Dancing On The Edge Festival Firehall Arts Centre July 3 – 12

26 Jun

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The Firehall Arts Centre presents the 2014 Dancing on the Edge Festival July 3rd – July 12th. The festival presents innovative art in unexpected places with six site-specific, by donation performances around Vancouver during the 10-day contemporary dance festival. Whether it’s following performers and musicians around the waterfront Portside Park at dusk, getting entangled in a giant interactive dance machine, Japanese Butoh at Wreck Beach, a moveable feast in the Firehall Arts Centre Courtyard or dance in the outdoor SFU Woodward’s Atrium, the festival is challenging audiences to think outside the black box.

“It’s about taking dance off the stage and showing it can happen anywhere. I believe it adds a level of excitement to experience live performance in a non-traditional setting where wouldn’t expect it and for the artists, it allows them to test how a piece works in a different environment,” says Festival Director Donna Spencer.

New to Dancing on the Edge this year is a ‘Dance Passport’, which allows you to participate in a live performance ‘scavenger hunt’ to the five site-specific shows downtown and collect stamps along the way. Once you have three stamps, you are eligible for a free ticket to a show at the festival.

SITE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCES BY DONATION

DUSK DANCES: July 4 – 6, 7pm | Portside Park
A magical evening with live music featuring a Japanese Butoh-inspired work by Denise Fujiwara, the hilarious synchronized mini pool swimming champs, an ode to the West Coast rain forest and a fusion of contemporary dance and traditional Cree dance from Compaigni V’ni Dansi.

DANCE MACHINE: July 8 – 12 | The Hopbopshop (Maclean & Powell)
Come out and play! Explore the giant interactive dance machine created by Lee Su-Feh, Justine Chambers & Jesse Garlick. FREE, drop-in.

CRUMBLING: July 11, 8:15pm | Firehall Arts Centre Courtyard
A Butoh piece choreographed by Vancouver’s Barbara Bourget (Kokoro Dance) for Mathew Romantini.

FEAST: July 12, 8:15pm | Firehall Arts Centre Courtyard
A visceral, dream-like moveable feast of performance by Katie Devries starring 10 of Vancouver’s finest dancers.

VERITAS. TRUTH: July 9 – 11, 12.15pm + 1pm | SFU Woodward’s Atrium
Developed with Modus Operandi dancers, this piece looks at the human desire to seek out unity & order.

WRECK BEACH BUTOH: July 12, 11:45am | Wreck Beach #4 Trailhead
What better place for Butoh then on the beach?! A clothing option performance for audiences.

For more information about the festival and the artists, visit Dancing On The Edge.

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New In Town: “Renfrew Café” Soft Opening June 10th – 12th

10 Jun


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The Renfrew Café (also known as the Cafe for Contemporary Arts), 826 Renfrew Street, opens its doors today for a soft opening  from June 10th – 12th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.    They will be doing a little promo for all their new neighbours during the soft opening. Purchase one of their delicious pies and receive a free drink (hot or cold).  Pie flavours include Beef & Kimchi, Mushroom & Spinach  and Classic Apple. Prices range from $4.00 – $6.50.  The cafe will be serving Elysian Coffee and Oollo Tea. They will also have a supply of organic soda on hand. Their official Grand Opening will take place on Wednesday, June 18th.  Stop by and say hello.

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Calling All Artists For Art Exhibition in Dude Chilling Park July 12th

7 Jun

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Cheryl Cheeks and Marnie Hiebert invite you to submit your art for a one day art exhibition in Brewery Creek Community Garden in Dude Chilling Park on Saturday, July 12th.   The purpose of this art exhibition is to inspire dialogue about how art has a place in community spaces, such as gardens and parks. Their aim is to provide an opportunity for local artists to share and sell their work in a non-traditional gallery setting.

They are seeking submissions from visual artists, including sculptors, installations, painters, photographers, illustrators, fibre artists, etc. They ask that you “think big, think lush, think things that pop”. Large pieces are encouraged with a recommended minimum size of 2’ x 2’.   Easels will be provided to display your art. If you are interested in participating, you are asked to submit files for review in .jpg or .pdf format.  Also, when emailing them, include the titles of the work submitted and a short bio, including any necessary links to your work to: dudechillingartexchange@gmail.com.  Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 27th at midnight.

Artists will be asked to drop off and pick up their work the day of event. If you are interested in selling your work, you are welcome to remain in the garden for the duration of the exhibition. Any sales you make, are entirely yours to keep.

As to who is behind this great project, Marnie Hiebert is an abstract and figurative painter.  She has been part of several group shows exhibiting at many galleries and community events.  Cheryl Cheeks is a writer, editor, voice actor, photographer, and one of the creative minds behind the Broadway East Art Walk and the creator and curator of the Dude Chilling Art Exchange.   This art exhibition is funded by a grant provided by the Vancouver Foundation Neighbourhood Small Grant Program.

 

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South Hill Festival Saturday May 24th

19 May

 

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The 12th annual South Hill Festival is back for another year and will take place on Saturday, May 24th from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. This community event celebrates the South Hill Neighborhood and is fun for the whole family with a variety of different exhibitors, live entertainment, a diverse food fair and networking opportunities with local organizations that showcase the diversity that makes up South Hill. It’s the final year the Festival will be happening and it promises to be fun for everyone attending. This year’s festival theme is “Food For Thought.” They will be celebrating sustenance that is local, sustainable, healthy and bursting with world flavours.

You are invited to come out and see some community art, learn about growing vegetables, shoot a few baskets, climb the 24′ Wall, watch a variety of performers on stage. As part of the festivities this year the South Hill Business Improvement Association is hosting a Food Fair on East 47th and Fraser. The Food Fair will feature several local restaurants each offering a different culinary experience for everyone to enjoy. Also some great local musical entertainment including returning band lesismore and their opening act musician Dave Paterson.

 

 

South Hill invites you to bring your family and friends to celebrate and explore a world of choices Saturday, May 24th Noon- 4:00 pm.

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