The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret Society has announced that the Parade of Lost Souls will move to Trout Lake (John Hendry Park) for this year’s Halloween celebration, taking place November 1st.
Parade of Lost Souls Moves to Trout Lake
Date: Friday, November 1, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Location: Trout Lake Park (John Hendry Park, 3360 Victoria Dr, Vancouver)
Tickets: Free!
This year’s theme is Unplugged!, inspiring us all to unplug from our daily lives and connect directly with each other, with new friends, and with the beauty of the park.
Nominations are now open for Coast Mental Health’s 2025 Courage To Come Back Awards, presented by Wheaton Precious Metals, in the Addiction, Medical, Mental Health, and Youth categories.
The awards pay tribute to those who have overcome overwhelming challenges and now selflessly give back to their community. They are the hidden everyday heroes that deserve to be recognized and be celebrated for their contributions to our communities.
2024 Courage To Come Back Awards recipients: Samantha Sewell, Kevin Parker, Leo Sammarelli, Baylie McKnight and Monica Gärtner
Nominations Open 2025 Courage To Come Back Awards
This recognition goes a long way to encouraging these individuals to continue their efforts to inspire those around them. It also gives them a platform to further promote the causes or issues that are important to them.
As we transition from spring and summer markets to the winter market season, Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) has announced that Hastings Park will be closing, but they’ll have a new seasonal market in Kitsilano, and an extended Downtown Vancouver market:
Vancouver Winter Farmers Markets
The Hastings Park Farmers Market, serving the East Vancouver community for the last ten years, is taking a pause this season. However, with the start of Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market, VFM now has two year round farmers markets in the City of Vancouver, along with an extended season of Downtown Market staying open until December.
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The Lumière Festival in Vancouver is back for its 11th year of illuminating dark nights with captivating artworks, light installations, and free performances. Enjoy four dazzling nights with activations in the West End, Coal Harbour, Gastown, Downtown Vancouver, and Yaletown.
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Lumière Festival in Vancouver
Date: November 7-10, 2024
Admission: Free
Founded in 2014, Lumière Festival Vancouver Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming winter through light, art, music, and dance. The free annual festival enriches public spaces by fostering community engagement and cultural experiences, breaking down barriers and connecting people across generations and cultures.
The BC Achievement Foundation has announced the recipients of the 20th annual Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design. The award program honours British Columbians who excel in creating functional art and design, advancing the dialogue on its importance and impact.
Sam Carter Award in Applied Art and Design Recipients
The Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design program shines a spotlight on inspiring examples of functional art that enhance everyday life while strengthening the province’s creative economy. Artists and designers are recognized for their exceptional creations in various fields, including furniture, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, weaving, glass, fashion, and industrial design.
2024 Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design program recipients:
Meghan Weeks – Jewellery, Vancouver, Judson Beaumont Emerging Artist
Pam Baker – Fashion, West Vancouver
Robin DuPont – Ceramics, Winlaw
Brent Comber – Furniture, North Vancouver, Award of Distinction
The awardees were selected by an independent jury, including Dr. Trish Kelly, President of Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Anicka Quin, Editorial Director of Western Living magazine, Henry Norris of New Format Studio, 2018 recipient, with Ron Kong, craft advocate, and Toby Barratt, Propellor Design, 2010 recipient, serving as advisors.
Celebration and Exhibition at the Roundhouse
The awardees will be celebrated at a presentation and exhibition reception on November 21st. The event is open to the public and tickets are available for purchase online. The 2024 recipients will be featured in two short films highlighting their creative accomplishments and will be showcased through an online campaign, #ShineTheLightBC.
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Location: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre
BC Achievement also presents a combined exhibition featuring the 2024 recipients of both the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design and the Polygon Award in First Nations Art. This free exhibition will be held at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in Vancouver from November 18-24.
About BC Achievement Foundation
BC Achievement is an independent foundation established in 2003 that celebrates the spirit of excellence in our province and serves to honour the best of British Columbia. By recognizing the accomplishments of our province’s entrepreneurs, artists, community leaders, youth and volunteers, its award programs pay tribute to exceptional people, doing exceptional work, while carving a path forward for others to follow.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of BC Achievement Foundation programs in 2024
