I love featuring creative videos of Vancouver, from time lapses to tributes that tug at our heart strings. There’s no shortage of content being uploading during the Stanley Cup Playoffs and fan enthusiasm is at an all-time high. Even the Johnny Canuck video has been published on the Huffington Post. In case you were unable to witness the 100,000 fans in the downtown core last Friday, here’s the latest Canucks-themed video (sent to me by Hockey Community) to get your heart pumping.
Here are two more time lapse videos of streets that intersect with Granville that show just how massive the crowds have been getting.
The Village on False Creek is presenting the free “Village Carnivale” this week with community artists, performers, activities, food vendors, face-painting, and a 65-foot ferris wheel.
The Carnivale runs Thursday June 16 & Friday June 17 (4:00pm to 9:00) and Saturday June 18 & Sunday June 19 (11:00am to 7:00pm). The festival is free for all ages and ferris wheel rides are $4 per person (case only) – free for children under 6 (accompanied by an adult). Village Carnivale is in partnership with Public Dreams (LunarFest, Illuminares, Secret Souls Walk).
The Village at False Creek is located in South East False Creek between Columbia and Ontario, from Athletes Way to the water (the Olympic Athletes Village site). Village Carnivale is one of several community events happening in the space this summer.
The Grouse Grind officially opened for the season on Saturday as Vancouverites and visitors alike took to the 2.9 kilometer trail that goes right up Grouse Mountain. Known locally as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster”, this 30 degree ascent is either on the bucket list of many or a part of their weekly routine.
For those who plan on doing the Grind more than once this summer, you can make each count by signing up for Grind for Kids. You can sign up through the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and have friends, family, and co-workers pledge/sponsor you for each Grind you complete this summer. Registration is $20 and with that you’ll receive your own timer and the chance to win some great prizes. Not only will you be partaking in a classic West Coast feat (and getting some amazing exercise) you can help out the BC Children’s Hospital in the process.
Once you reach the top of the Grind, you can stay for a bite to eat at the lodge, and hop the Skyride back down after you’ve caught your breath (and done some stretching after the haul up the hill). Be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing and do not walk back down the trail. Stay safe this summer and read all trail advisories, updates, and alerts.
Find out more about the Grind for Kids on their website or Twitter
The Leo Awards wrapped up last night at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver as the best in BC film and television arrived on the red carpet for an evening of dinning and celebration. Here are a few of the red carpet arrivals and some of the winners announced during Saturday’s gala.
Best Supporting Performance by a Female – in a Feature Length Drama
Alexia Fast – Repeaters
Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series
Carmen Moore – Blackstone – White Bread, Red Class
Best toes of the night with Canucks nail polish
Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama
Tyler Labine – Tucker & Dale vs Evil
The ladies of Amazon Falls: Anna Mae Routledge, Katrin Bowen, April Telek
Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama
April Telek – Amazon Falls
Best Guest Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series
Michael Eklund – FRINGE – The Plateau
Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series
Ryan Robbins – Sanctuary – Animus
Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series
Lucia Walters – Life Unexpected – Family Inspected
Rob Easton & Sean Horlor
Best Performance by a Male in a Short Drama
Paul McGillion – A Fine Young Man
As always, the cast of Sanctuary made a splash as autograph hounds, fans, and admirers online wanted every chance to see the group – especially the amazing Amanda Tapping. Tapping stopped to sign autographs, chat with passersby, and made a quick comment to Susan Gittins and I about how wonderful her online following is.
Both Wednesday and Saturday were great nights for British Columbia’s entertainment industry. You can view the full list of winners online and the rest of my photos on Flickr. Feel free to add the names of some of the beautiful people I captured in these photos and if you would like to use any of these images please ask first. Susan Gittins also has photos up on her Flickr.
The 13th annual Leo Awards for outstanding achievements in British Columbia film and television will be handed out Saturday, June 11th at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
The Celebration Awards Ceremony was last Wednesday where Leos were awarded for screenwriting, costume design, sound, editing, and more. There was even an award for Best Music Video (that I believe was added last year) that went to The Rose by Sarah Slean, Producer CJ Wallis.
Saturday’s gala will see nominees in categories including (but not limited to): Feature Length Drama (Direction, Program, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Musical Score, Stunt Coordination, Supporting Performance (Male, Female), Lead Performance (Male, Female)), Dramatic Series, Short Drama, Documentary, Animation Program or Series, Stunt Production, Youth or Children’s Program/Series, and Web Series.
Thanks to Presenters’ Gift Lounge sponsor, Eco Fashion Week, I have a Leo Awards gift bag to give away to a reader. In the gift bags presenters will find SIGG water bottles, Aveda product & bag, Happy Planet health shots, Lav & Kush gift certificates, She to Shic gift certificates & express mani, Shoofoo Fashions washcloths, Spark Jewelry gift certificates, Dahlia Drive cuffs, Portobello West gift certificates, Twigg & Hottie gift certificates, Ziptrec Ecotours gift certificates.
Here’s how you can enter to win your own presenter gift bag:
Leave a comment on this post with your favourite “Made in BC” film or show (1 entry)
Saturday’s gala will see nominees in categories including (but not limited to): Feature Length Drama (Direction, Program, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Musical Score, Stunt Coordination, Supporting Performance (Male, Female), Lead Performance (Male, Female)), Dramatic Series, Short Drama, Documentary, Animation Program or Series, Stunt Production, Youth or Children’s Program/Series, and Web Series.