Vancouver has a wide selection of public art that is supported by various city or government branches, organizations, or private supporters. A few pieces that were installed around town during the Vancouver Biennale art campaign have since stayed on as legacy works. One of which is 217.5 Arc x 13′ by Bernar Venet of France, which is most commonly known as the “metal ribs at the beach”.
With its rusty metal arcs placed on the beach with soft ocean, mountain, and sunset-painted backgrounds the piece is frequently photographed — making it today’s Vancouver Icon photo feature:
From Vancouver Biennale: “Venet illustrates the beauty, balance and plasticity of raw steel in his artistically mathematical manipulations of this industrial material. Nature, the universe, and life are all interconnected and explainable mathematically according to Venet. 217.5 X 13′ was acquired by the Vancouver Biennale as a Legacy work at the conclusion of the 2005-2007 Biennale.”
Other Vancouver Icons posts include: Canoe Bridge, Vancouver Block, Bloedel Conservatory, Centennial Rocket, Canada Place, Old Courthouse/Vancouver Art Gallery, Dominion Building, Science World, Gastown Steam Clock, SFU Burnaby, Commodore Lanes, Siwash Rock, Kitsilano Pool, White Rock Pier, Main Post Office, Planetarium Building, Lord Stanley Statue, Vancouver Library Central Branch, Victory Square, Digital Orca, The Crab Sculpture, Girl in Wetsuit, The Sun Tower, The Hotel Vancouver, The Gassy Jack Statue, The Marine Building, and The Angel of Victory. Should you have a suggestion for the Vancouver Icons series please feel free to leave a note in the comments. It should be a thing, statue, or place that is very visible and recognizable to the public.
Major League Soccer and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC released their season schedule this morning after previously announcing that our opening game at home would be against Toronto FC on March 2nd.
John and I jumped into being season ticket holders last year and renewed last October after discovering just how great the Whitecaps supporter experience can be. As good card-carrying members of the Southsiders we also took our first team roadtrip to LA when the Whitecaps became the first Canadian team to ever make the MLS playoffs.
To say we’re a little excited about the upcoming season is an understatement. Here are some games we’re looking forward to:
Saturday, March 2, 2013 at home vs Toronto FC (a nice Canadian rivalry)
Date TBD in April away vs Edmonton FC (for the Canadian Championship)
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at home vc Edmonton FC (for the Canadian Championship)
Saturday, May 11, 2013 at home vs LA Galaxy (our first meeting since the playoffs)
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at home vs Portland (nice Cascadia rivalry)
Saturday, July 6, 2013 home vs Seattle (NBC Sports has already picked up this match)
Saturday, July 27, 2013 home vs Philadelphia (the return of Sebastian Le Toux to Vancouver)
Sunday, September 29, 2013 away vs Montreal (we’ll see how their 2nd MLS season goes)
Download the full PDF schedule here.
Bring the kids to Terry Fox Plaza before the game where there are activities, radio station setups, and player autograph sessions. If you’re looking for pure atmosphere, come out to a Seattle or Portland game when hundreds of their supporters pack on buses and join us at BC Place. They cheer, chant and sing but we definitely hold our own as the fast-paced action on the field takes place.
For a few quick and easy away trips Salt Lake City and LA are good options. The flights are around 2 hours, I hear the stadium in Salt Lake City (May 4) is beautiful and in LA you can catch Chivas (March 30) or the Galaxy (July 20) who both play at the Home Depot Center in Orange County.
On Twitter, follow @WhitecapsFC (all the time) and @WhitecapsMatch (on match days) for more information.
Nominations are now open for the 2013 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in Vancouver. This is the 30th anniversary of the awards which celebrate women in various fields who have inspired, educated, and paved the way for future generations.
Since 1984, the awards have paid tribute to 374 outstanding women and organizations. You can nominate a deserving woman in any of the following categories: Arts, Culture & Design; Business & the Professions; Community Building; Education, Training & Development; Entrepreneurship; Environmental Sustainability; Health, Wellness & Active Living; Non-Profit & Public Service; Technology and Science Research; and Young Woman of Distinction.
The nomination period ends Friday, March 8, 2013 at 12:00pm. The 30th annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards ceremony will take place on May 28th, 2013 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. There is a reception, gala dinner, silent auction, and awards ceremony.
Follow the YWCA of Vancouver on Facebook and Twitter for more information. Miss604 is a proud social media sponsor of this event for the 4th year.
YWCA Metro Vancouver is dedicated to achieving women’s equality. Their mission is to touch lives and build better futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness and equal opportunities.
Two lovely ladies in my life are engaged to be married to the men that make their lives complete. Being involved with both ceremonies, I have had wedding on the brain for the last few weeks and have put together a list of upcoming bridal shows that will help brides to be plan their special days:
Abbotsford
It’s My Wedding Show
Location: TRADEX (1190 Cornell St, next to Abbotsford Airport)
Dates: Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13, 2013
Times: 10:00am to 6:00pm each day
Admission: $16* advance or $18* at the door.
Notes: Meet Monte Durham (from Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta) by purchasing the Meet and Greet package for $36 in advance or $40 at the door.
Langley
Cinderella Bridal Show
Location: Princess and the Pea B&B (21628 48 Ave)
Dates: Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Times: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Admission: Free, no ticket required, no pre-registration required. Arrive anytime.
Notes: Brides can enter to win a $3,000 honeymoon package and every bride receives a free printed invitation set for their wedding. There will also be a Bridal Swap Meet at the same time and location.
Fraser Valley Wedding Show
Location: Coast Hotel & Convention Centre, Cascades Casino
Dates: Monday, March 4, 2013
Times: 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Admission: General admission is $5* at the door, $1 from every ticket sale will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. Kids 12 and under are free.
Notes: Over 40 wedding specialists, complimentary gift bags and bridal tea, cake-off decorating contest, interactive fashion show, vendor seminars, prizes, and more.
Richmond
A Wedding Affair
Location: River Rock Casino Resort’s Whistler Ballroom (8811 River Road)
Dates: Sunday, February 24, 2013
Times: 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Admission: Complimentary admission for pre-registered brides. All non registered brides and guests will be charged $10* cash at the door. Online registration closes Friday, February 22, 2013.
Notes: Includes an interactive show to showcase some fashion and exhibitors, and a grand prize draw for $5,000.
Modern Brides Wedding Expo
Location: Radisson Vancouver Airport (8181 Cambie Road)
Dates: Sunday, February 17, 2013
Times: 11:00am to 6:0pm
Admission: Advance tickets are $15* each and $20* each at the door.
Notes: Over 70 exhibitors, bridal seminars, fashion show and a grand prize draw valued at $2,000. First 300 registered brides receive a complimentary Bridal Planning Guide.
Sunshine Coast
Inspirations: Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair
Location: Sechelt Seniors Centre (5604 Trail Ave)
Dates: Saturday, January 12, 2013
Times: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Not posted.
Notes: The largest bridal fair on the Sunshine Coast. Includes a food, fashion, and a grand prize showcase draw valued at $2,000.
Vancouver
Indie I Do: Vancouver’s Sassiest Bridal Show
Location: Heritage Hall (3102 Main St)
Dates: Saturday, January 26, 2013
Times: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Admission: Advance tickets are $15* each (or 4 for $50*) and $20* each at the door.
Notes: Over 30 local vendors, swag bags for the first 30 couples through the doors, roaming fashion shows & entertainment.
Engage, The Bridal Show
Location: Vancouver Club (915 West Hastings)
Dates: Sunday, January 20, 2013
Times: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Admission: Tickets are $35* per person and available online in advance.
Notes: Features include a floral gallery, cake gallery, a fashion show, wine tastings, signature cocktail tastings, live music, mini spa and beauty room, prizes, and more.
Original Bridal Swap
Location: Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews in Yaletown)
Dates: Sunday, April 7, 2013
Times: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Admission: Buy advance tickets and get early bird access at 10:30am. Tickets are $12*.
Notes: Past brides can register a table to make their “something old” into “something new” for brides-to-be.
Victoria
Canada’s Bridal Exhibition
Location: Pearkes Recreation Centre (3100 Tillicum Road, Saanich)
Dates: Sunday, January 13, 2013
Times: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Admission is $15* at the door. Advance tickets are available online or at all Vancouver Island Thrifty Foods Locations.
Notes: Vancouver Island’s largest bridal trade show. It will also move to the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay the following Sunday, January 20, 2013.
*Ticket prices may or may not include taxes and service fees. Be sure to follow each link and check out the fair websites for full event information. If you have a bridal show to add, just leave a note in the comments.
Aside from The Birds or the Salt Building, Canoe Bridge is probably one of the most photographed landmarks in the Village on False Creek making it today’s Vancouver Icon photo feature:
The bridge narrowly pre-dates the rest of the Olympic Village buildings. Surrounded by such great scenery, its unique shape and placement makes it a popular subject for photographers.
The Canoe Bridge itself is 40-meter long and it spans across a section of the waterfront saving people from walking around. The bridge also serves to shelter the Tidal Amphitheatre, a stepped foreshore formed by granite blocks that leads directly to the sea. The Canoe Bridge was designed to mimic the ribs of a canoe or kayak. A tribute to the non-motorized boating experience that is an integral part of the people of the north.
Many have complimented its wavy or aerodynamic design. The undulating form is actually very inviting and quickly became a favorite spot for many joggers, pedestrians and cyclists. The floor of the Canoe Bridge is made up of mesh-iron grid to maximize daylight for the marine habitat below. [Vancouver21]
The bridge was also featured in Dwell Magazine last year and has become a favourite route for those traversing the Sea Wall around Vancouver.
Other Vancouver Icons posts include: Vancouver Block, Bloedel Conservatory, Centennial Rocket, Canada Place, Old Courthouse/Vancouver Art Gallery, Dominion Building, Science World, Gastown Steam Clock, SFU Burnaby, Commodore Lanes, Siwash Rock, Kitsilano Pool, White Rock Pier, Main Post Office, Planetarium Building, Lord Stanley Statue, Vancouver Library Central Branch, Victory Square, Digital Orca, The Crab Sculpture, Girl in Wetsuit, The Sun Tower, The Hotel Vancouver, The Gassy Jack Statue, The Marine Building, and The Angel of Victory. Should you have a suggestion for the Vancouver Icons series please feel free to leave a note in the comments. It should be a thing, statue, or place that is very visible and recognizable to the public.
![217.5º Arc x13 detail [Explored: July 26, 2012]](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8145/7652435246_a14884b07b_z.jpg)
