Vancouver is a city obsessed with its four legged friends, as companions, members of the family, and as fun photography subjects. I scoured the Miss604 Flickr Pool to find a collection of photos of Vancouver dogs to share with you all in this lighthearted feature:
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — This post is sponsored by Pemberton Music Festival, taking place July 16-19, 2015 in beautiful Pemberton, BC Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
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Presented byPemberton Music Festival The Pemberton Music Festival lineup packs a punch this year with alternative, EDM, rap, DJs, indie folk, and good ol’ rock and roll complimented by a guest list of comedians that are sure to have you in stitches between sets. I have studied the list of artist that will take to the numerous stages at this summer music festival and have put together a 7 song playlist to get you pumped for what lies ahead Thursday, July 16th through Sunday, July 19th.
My Pemberton Music Festival Playlist
The Decemberists – Down by the Water
Jane’s Addiction – Jane Says
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Home
The Suffers – Gwan
Tiësto – Red Lights
Chvrches – The Mother We Share
Chromeo – Jealous (I Ain’t With It)
There are hundreds of options but I thought I would start here, with a plan to add The Black Keys, Weezer, Missy Elliott, Dan Mangan+Blacksmith, and Cut Copy to “Part Two”. Talk about variety! What would you put on your Pemberton Music Festival playlist?
Pemberton Festival Lineup
Check out the full lineup online Kendrick Lamar • The Black Keys • J. Cole • Tiësto Hozier • Kid Cudi • Missy Elliott • Weezer • Jane’s Addiction
The String Cheese Incident (two nights) • Bassnectar • Passion Pit • M.I.A. • Billy Talent
Chromeo • Dada Life • Sam Roberts Band • The Decemberists • The War On Drugs
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros • Portugal. The Man • PartyNextDoor • Chvrches
Chet Faker • RL Grime • Banks • De La Soul • STS9 • Duke Dumont • Matt And Kim
Earl Sweatshirt • Flux Pavilion • Dan Mangan+Blacksmith • Father John Misty
Galactic Featuring Macy Gray • Run The Jewels • Paul Oakenfold • Courtney Barnett
Cut Copy (DJ Set) • Bleachers • Ryn Weaver • Logic • Tobias Jesso Jr. • Real Estate
Preservation Hall Jazz Band • Flatbush Zombies • Yung Lean • Givers • Moon Taxi
Ryan Hemsworth • July Talk • Badbadnotgood • Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires
Judah & The Lion • Gay Nineties • What So Not • Beats Antique • Kali Uchis
Spooky Black (Corbin) • The Suffers • Giraffage • DJ Dodger Stadium
BAS • Sango • Jacklndn • PPL MVR • Boyfriend • Maggie Koerner
Full Flex Express Featuring
Jack Ü (skrillex + Diplo)
Zeds Dead, A$AP Ferg, Tycho, Hundred Waters & Anna Lunnoe b2b Mija
Pemby Comedy
Tim & Eric • Cheech & Chong • Reggie Watts • T.J. Miller
Doug Benson • Eric Andre • Harland Williams • Tig Notaro
Ali Wong • Ben Gleib • Gorburger • Chris Trew
Air Sex Championships
Follow Pemberton Music Festival on Twitter and Facebook for more information. The four-day contemporary music festival is produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, in collaboration with the Village of Pemberton and land partners the Sunstone Group, the Lil’wat Nation and Squamish-Lillooet Regional District.
Boca del Lupo presents Big Bad, a contemporary take on a fairytale for both children and adults commissioned by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival, at the Granville Island Revue Stage this month.
Fairytales have an enduring appeal because they deal with universal themes and because they mean different things to us at different points in our life. This is never truer than when a parent is retelling a classic to their children like Little Red Riding Hood. While both the parent and the child understand the story is “not real” there are very real and very different associations happening with each. For the child, the story deals with notions of identity, deception and fear while the parent cannot help but see the obvious metaphor around child predators. For the child the story is a safe tool for real and complex learning and for the parent it is a portal into their deepest fear.
It is this dichotomy that Boca del Lupo will explore in our next intergenerational performance. Using a contemporary retelling of Little Red Riding Hood and elements of interactive technology, Big Bad will provide parents and their children with multiple platforms to engage in an experience that tackles one of the most sensitive and complex issues between a parent and child. Incorporating an online platform that can be experienced before or after the performance, it will have two avenues to navigate based on whether it is the parent or the child engaging with the site.
Big Bad is performed by Leslie Dos Remedios, Lucia Frangione Milton Lim, Ming Hudson, Raugi Yu, and devised by Sherry J Yoon and Jay Dodge.
Performances run May 26th to May 31st at the Granville Island Revue Stage (1585 Johnston Street) and tickets are available online through the Vancouver Children’s Festival. Follow Boca del Lupo on Facebook and Twitter for more information. This show is for ages 5 and up.
Win Tickets to Boca del Lupo’s Big Bad
I have a pair of tickets to give away to the opening night of Big Bad, here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 7:00am on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.
Woman2Warrior is Vancouver’s only all-women’s charity obstacle adventure race and it’s coming to Swangard Stadium on Sunday, May 24th. Benefiting Easter Seals Camps in British Columbia, this non-timed run covers about 5km of trails, track, and grass. The course features obstacles to test your strength, agility, balance, and sense of adventure.
By participating in Woman2Warrior you’ll help send over 800 kids and young adults with disabilities throughout BC for a week long camping experience at one of three Easter Seals accessible camps. Easter Seals camps give children and young adults abilities. Campers are encouraged to try new things, take risks in a safe and supportive environment, but most importantly have fun.
You may enter Woman2Warrior as an individual or as a team, and each person must raise a minimum $300 to participate. You’ll be able to challenge yourself, have an adventurous day out with friends, co-workers, or family, and there will be prizes available for top fundraisers and finishers.
If you would like to sign up, use code MISS604WARRIOR for 50% your registration fee.
Win a Warrior Prep Pack
Woman2Warrior has offered up a Warrior Prep Pack (valued at over $300) for one lucky Miss604 reader. The prize includes:
$50 gift card to Subway
$50 gift card to Nesters
One box of Clif Bars
One 6-pack of Formula 4 Water
One Luna Bars t-shirt
One copy of IMPACT Magazine
Free team registration for Woman2Warrior (4 participants)
Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner from all entries at 9:00am on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Follow Woman2Warrior on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
Update The winner is Jason! (comment May 17, 2015 at 10:32 PM)
Concession stands and food carts have come a long way at Playland and the PNE but you can always rely on the availability of the classic footlong hot dog.
1953 – Vancouver Archives #CVA 180-7211.
Earlier this spring, the Pacific National Exhibition announced the passing of the ‘King of the Midway,’ legendary pitchman and carny, Jack Hunter. “Jack was a beloved member of the extended PNE family for 73 years, most well known as the colourful owner of the Foot Long Hot Dog booth, a popular concession at the annual Fair at the PNE. Jack got his start at the Fair in 1941, leading ponies in a pony ring when he was only 11 years old. Since then, he has done everything from working rides to selling his famous hotdogs.”
Jack took over a hotdog stand in 1957 and the rest is history. Just last year he passed over the reins of his Foot Long Hotdog booth to his son Jason.
