VIVA Vancouver Robson Redux is a new local competition for design ideas that will temporarily transform the 800 block of Robson Street this summer. In the past we’ve had Pop Rocks loungers, PICNURBIA, and a cedar plank patio and the city is looking for fresh and exciting concepts.
The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800 block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014.
This year’s theme is connection: people’s connection to one another and people’s connection to the space.
- This is an open competition; anyone may enter. However, the competition criteria and submission requirements lend themselves to expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, industrial design and other related fields. The competition encourages design teams with diverse skill sets to submit joint entries.
- This is a single-award competition, with the selected design, to be built and installed in time for the Canada Day (July 1) long weekend in 2014. The jury will also select up to two other designs for honourable mention. In addition, honourable mention will also be given to a people’s choice award for the most popular design that will be decided through online voting.
- The winning designer or design team will receive $40,000 to realize the project; this includes all design, construction and installation costs.
This is the first year that a competition process has been used to select the public space installation.
A single winning team will be selected to design, build and install a temporary public space installation for summer 2014. Early bird registration ends February 14, 2014 and the deadline for design team registration is March 3, 2014.
VIVA Vancouver is a public space program that specializes in turning road spaces into people places. Working with various community partners, the program is aimed at re-purposing road space to create temporary or semi-permanent public space. In doing so, VIVA Vancouver lays the foundation for a vibrant public space realm that fosters social connections between neighbours and encourages residents to engage in active modes of transportation like walking or cycling.
“Remember when the Olympics were here?” John and I ask each other this nostalgic question every now and then. It was an amazing time for us; covering the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, riding along with the torch relay, attending press conferences, ziplining over Robson Street, and cheering our hearts out for every Canadian athlete and medallist.
With the Sochi 2014 Winter Games just around the corner it really makes Vancouver 2010 seem so far away but some of the iconic “Blue Jacket” volunteers can all relive a bit of the local Olympic excitement at an upcoming event.
What: Winter Games Legacy Celebration for “Blue Jacket” Volunteers
When: Sunday, 9 February 2014 from 12:30pm until 2:30pm
Where: Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver
Celebrate and commemorate the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games at Creekside Centre in the former Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Village! This is an all ages event that will feature big screen play back of Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Events, games and craft stations for children and much more!
All former volunteers at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games can register to attend this free event and participate in a parade, pin trading, interactive games, and enjoy live entertainment. Registration is required for Blue Jacket Volunteers (ages 19+) and have your accreditation pass number ready when registering, and present on the day of the event. To Register, please Call the Creekside Community Recreation Centre at 604–257–3050 ext 2.
The Campaign for Real Ale’s Vancouver chapter — CAMRA Vancouver — is broadening its horizons and welcoming one and all to CiderWISE, a cider and gluten free beer tasting event.
More and more people are finding themselves gluten-intolerant and that can make enjoying craft beer difficult, however more and more gluten-free options exist, such as most ciders and the increasing number of Gluten-reduced and Gluten-free craft beers. Attend CiderWISE to try some of these unique and delicious alternatives. The event will showcase ciders and gluten free beers made locally and from the US.
Where: The Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac St, Vancouver
When: Saturday, February 8, 2014
Tickets: $25 ($20 for CAMRA and WISE Members) includes 3 tokens and tasting glassware (yours to keep). Tickets can be purchased online in advance.
Participants include:
Sea Cider
Lonetree Cider
Merridale Estate Cidery
Mongozo Beer – McClelland Premium Imports
New Grist & New Planet Beer – AFIC Group
Sir Perry, Excalibur & Rekorderlig Ciders – Premier Brands
Bards Beer & Brunehaut Bio Gluten Free – Bravo Beers
Glutenberg & Reverend Nat’s Cider – UnTapped Craft Importers… and more!
Learn more about cider and gluten free beer at the event’s Education Stage as well with Danny Seeton, CAMRA Vancouver’s Education liaison. Alex from CiderMonger.com, a true cider evangelist, will also be on hand to talk ciders.
Win Tickets to CAMRA CiderWISE
CAMRA has generously offered up a pair of tickets to give away to my readers. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
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I will draw one winner next Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 12:00pm. You must be 19 years of age or older to enter this contest and attend this event. Please enjoy responsibly. Follow CAMRA Vancouver on Twitter and Facebook for more information.
Update The winner is stacey!
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is on now until February 2nd, presenting groundbreaking work in the live performing arts.
The PuSh Festival expands the horizons of Vancouver artists and audiences with work that is visionary, genre-bending, multi-disciplined, startling and original. The Festival showcases acclaimed international, Canadian and local artists and mixes them together with an alchemy that inspires audiences, rejuvenates artists, stimulates the industry and forges productive relationships around the globe. The Festival is a broker of international partnerships, a meeting place for creative minds, a showcase of Canada’s best and an incubator of brilliant new work.
As a part of the festival, Club PuSh is a less formal, late night, sub-set of events in less traditional spaces. Intimate and dynamic, Club PuSh features an amazing lineup of Marquee Acts alive with experimental spirit including Ryeberg Curated Video which will be showcased on Sunday.
When: Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 7:00pm
Where: Club Push at Performance Works – 1218 Cartwright St, Granville Island
What: Since 2009 ryeberg.com has been publishing online essays that take a very modern form, accentuated and punctuated by carefully selected online videos. These essays broach subjects as varied as literature, movies, Internet culture, celebrity, sex, sports, illness, self-image and death.
Ryeberg Live, a huge hit at Club PuSh last year, is what happens when ryeberg.com goes offline and on stage. Hosted by Ryeberg editor-in-chief Erik Rutherford, guest speakers give short talks, accompanied by their favourite YouTube videos. In this edition, speakers include award-winning authors Lee Henderson and Zsuzsi Gartner, artist Vjeko Sager and multimedia cool kid Sammy Chien.
Tickets for Ryeberg Live are $25 or you can inquire about a group rate for $21. I also have a pair of tickets to give away thanks to the PuSh Festival. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
This is a very quick contest so I’ll draw a winner for this Sunday’s show tomorrow — Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 9:00am. Follow the PuSh Festival on Twitter and Facebook for more information about upcoming performances.
Update The winner is Lois!
Brush off the chilly January blues and focus on the warm fuzzy feelings that come with Valentine’s Day and supporting a great local cause. A Loving Spoonful CandyGrams are back this year and are available for purchase now, ensuring your special-someone gets a funny, sweet, or flirty delivery on this cheerful day.
A Loving Spoonful CandyGrams include a special-edition Valentine’s Day card, a message of your choice, two delicious Purdy’s heart-shaped chocolates, a complimentary McDonald’s Signature McWrap, fresh mints in a stylish tin from Yelp, and a Shamin Jewellers sparkly heart cell phone charm.
Sponsors donate all the items included in the CandyGrams so proceeds from the sale of CandyGrams will go directly to assisting those with HIV/AIDS. Each year, A Loving Spoonful’s volunteers deliver over 100,000 meals to those in need, and with very little government funding they rely on the generosity of the community.
Although A Loving Spoonful is based in Vancouver, their CandyGrams can be sent anywhere in Canada — and they only cost $10! For on-time delivery (via Canada Post) by or before Valentine’s Day, orders must be placed before February 4th for Eastern Canada, before February 6th for Western Canada, and before February 10th for Metro Vancouver.
2011. Photo credit: Maurice Li & Maurice Li on Flickr
