The Vancouver Art Gallery‘s popular adults-only Friday night FUSE event, which takes place only three times annually, is coming up again on July 19th. The theme is Grand Ballroom FUSE, inspired by the current Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life exhibit. This summer edition of the event series will feature a multi-room party with performers, installations, projections, and DJs inside the art gallery.
Grand Ballroom FUSE
In honour of VIVA Vancouver’s new summertime plaza, “Corduroy Road” on Robson between Hornby and Howe, there will be special treats outside the gallery during FUSE as well, along with food carts. Other features of Grand Ballroom FUSE are:
- Contemporary dance artists House of La Douche, Waacouture and choreographer Jojo Zolina perform in the Gallery and on Robson Street in conjunction with VIVA Vancouver.
- DJs Cherchez La Femme and friends, on Robson Street in conjunction with VIVA Vancouver.
- 2 FUSE Lounges: One outdoors on Robson Plaza by the patio bar, and one indoor with Paul Wong’s ambient Art Bar featuring signature projections and DJs.
- Psychedelic, experimental sounds by Vancouver-based band Von Bingen in the 4th floor rooftop pavilion.
- Ambient art rock music from Victoria’s Freak Heat Waves in the 4th floor rooftop pavilion.
- Spectacular projections in the rotunda by H Four, and an unforgettable performance by opera singer Jessica Lalonde, with synthesizer by Juno-Award winning composer Chris Gestrin.
- A roving, interactive dance collaborative by Kinesis Dance on the 1st and 2nd floors… and more!
Those who attend FUSE also get access to exhibits like Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life; Persuasive Visions: 17th Century Dutch & Flemish Masterworks and Contemporary Reflections; Martin Honert; Portraits in Time; James Hart: The Dance Screen; and In Dialogue with Carr: Gareth Moore – Allochthonous Window.
FUSE will run from 8:00pm until 1:00am on Friday, July 19, 2013. Tickets are just $20, or free for Vancouver Art Gallery members. If you would like to attend, I have a pair of tickets to give away. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Must be 19+ to enter and attend. Please enjoy responsibly.
Update The winner is Kate!
Berries have to be near the top of any “eat local” enthusiast’s list in Metro Vancouver with our abundance and proximity to blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, and raspberry growers. To celebrate this bounty, Vancouver Farmers Markets are hosting the 2013 Berry Festival at the Main Street Market on Wednesday.
What: Vancouver Farmers Markets Berry Festival
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 3:00pm (market runs 3:00pm to 7:00pm)
Where: Main Street Station Farmers Market (1100 Block Station Street)
Market shoppers will be able to pick up some recipes, Fast & Fresh Strawberry Jam, Raspberry Salsa, Blackberry Cobbler and Gooseberry Chutney, and various other fresh berries and berry preserves.
The Berry Festival will also include an amateur vs professional berry pie bake-off with entries judged by Mijune Pak (Follow Me Foodie) and Jackie Ellis (Beaucoup Bakery). To enter, you can fill out this PFD form and submit it by Monday, July 15, 2013.
Follow Vancouver Farmers Markets on Facebook and Twitter for more information about this event and others at local markets. Be sure to get your nominations in for the “We Heart Local Awards“. Voting closes July 15, 2013.
The Khatsahlano Music + Arts Festival will be taking over West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The popular shopping and dining district will be pedestrian-only between Burrard and MacDonald as businesses open their doors to host activities, special deals, and offer samples.
Khatsahlano Festival Music Line-Up
Spanning 10 blocks, there will be a line-up of 50 indie bands including the Peak Performance Project’s Top 20 finalists for this year. Acts include The Pack A.D., Brasstronaut, No Sinner, Christopher Smith, Cowards, Needs, Rich Hope, Evy Jane, Longwalkshortdock, Portage & Main, Koban, James Younger, the Gay Nineties, Johnny de Courcy, Wintermitts, War Baby, and many more. This 100% local music showcase is being curated by West 4th own Zulu Records.
Khatsahlano Festival Food
Earlier this week festival organizers hosted a media tour that saw about 50 local radio, print, television, and online media personalities take to a section of West 4th for a pub/restaurant crawl. Along the way we sampled treats and got a preview of what’s being served up this Saturday.
Khatsahlano Festival Arts
The “This Happened Here Art Village” will host a showcase from the Museum of Vancouver as well as legendary rock poster artist Bob Masse, the incomparable punk photography of Bev Davies, and much more. Portobello West and Blim Market will also be on-site.
The Khatsahlano Music + Arts Festival is free to attend and will run from 11:00am to 9:00pm on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
If you would like to learn more about the namesake of the festival (and also Kitsilano), read my post about Chief August Jack Khatsahlano.
The NHL’s Heritage Classic series is heading to BC Place on March 2, 2014 as the Vancouver Canucks will face the Ottawa Senators in the first regular season game to be played in a retractable roof stadium. Earlier this year five other cities were rumoured to host Heritage Classics and the Vancouver date was confirmed today.
Whitecaps vs Sounders at BC Place. Photo credit:
Thomas Bullock on Flickr
“With one of the world’s great facilities as the setting, and one of the world’s most scenic cities as the backdrop, the 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at BC Place in Vancouver will honour hockey’s Canadian heritage,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a release. “With the excitement, the entertainment, the competitiveness and the fun of this game, the Canucks and Senators will create special memories for hockey fans everywhere.”
“The NHL Heritage Classic allows our sport to further celebrate the history of the game while doing so in a unique venue,” Canucks president and GM Mike Gillis said. “We look forward to showcasing our city, province, team and fans this upcoming March.”
The 2014 edition of the Heritage Classic follows the 2003 game in Edmonton between the Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens, and the 2011 contest in Calgary between the Flames and Habs. [Source: CBC]
While I would hardly consider BC Place an “outdoor” venue (it would be like calling a car with a sunroof a dune buggy) its capacity of 59,841 will make it a very exciting game to attend. The most entertaining sporting events I have ever witnessed in person have been at BC Place so I hope that the enthusiasm that fans bring to Whitecaps and BC Lions matches will fill the stadium for this match-up on ice.
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With regards to the match-up against Ottawa, the Heritage Classic’s March 2, 2014 date will be just shy of the 99th anniversary of the Canucks defeating the Senators to win the Stanley Cup at Denman Arena in Vancouver.
Further details including information on ticketing for season-ticket holders for each team and national broadcast information will be released shortly.
The RBC GranFondo Whistler is a spectacular mass participation cycling event that sees thousands of riders climb 122km on the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler. In three years, it has grown to become the largest event of its kind in North America.
In 2007, Kevin Thomson and Neil McKinnon had the vision of producing a world-class cycling event to serve as a legacy event of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In September 2010, after three years of work, that dream became a reality. The inaugural RBC GranFondo Whistler allowed 4,000 passionate cyclists the opportunity to ride the world-renowned Sea to Sky Highway in a dedicated car-free lane from downtown Vancouver to Whistler. Rider capacity grew to 7,000 cyclists in 2011 and 2012 as participants were pouring in from all around the globe as the event quickly established itself as one of the premier cycling events in North America.
Registration
This year’s event takes place on Saturday, September 7th and if you are up for the challenge, there are three categories in which you can register:
GranFondo – 122km (76 miles)
For riders who want to challenge themselves at their own pace, the GranFondo category is the full 122km at a self-set pace for recreational to advanced riders.
Medio – 55km (34 miles)
For those riders who aren’t quite ready for the full 122km but still want to participate, the Medio is a lighter version of 55 km from Squamish to Whistler. Suitable for beginner to advanced riders.
Alta Classe Package GranFondo – 122km (76 miles)
This is the VIP package for the GranFondo that allows you to enjoy the RBC GranFondo Whistler in a special way that gets you up close and personal with our riding celebrities and sponsors. No line ups, no hassles, no fuss, but all the fun. Package includes GranFondo registration.
Weekend Events
There will be variety of events in Vancouver and Whistler surrounding the Gran Fondo such as the Velospoke Bike Expo at Canada Place and the RBC FamilyFundo Kids Ride on Friday, and the Celebration Plaza setup at Whistler Village.
Contest
I have partnered with RBC GranFondo Whistler organizers to give you (one lucky contest winner) the chance to see it all from the air — no pedalling required! Your day will start out in Vancouver where you and guest will hop aboard a Harbour Air float plane to enjoy spectacular views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountain Range.
Heading up the corridor, you’ll be able to watch thousands of cyclists making their way along scenic Highway 99 and will arrive in time to see the first riders cross the finish line. After a few hours in Whistler, you will get flown back to Vancouver, completing an exciting day of literally going Sea to Sky.
Here’s how you can enter to win this exciting RBC GranFondo Whistler experience:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 5:00pm on Friday, July 19, 2013. Follow the RBC GranFondo Whistler on Facebook and Twitter for more information about the event, and follow Harbour Air on Twitter and Facebook for more information about their scenic tours.
Update The winner is Laura! (comment July 18)
