When: Monday, May 13, 2019 5:00pm to 9:30pm Where: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
Join YWCA Metro Vancouver for an inspiring evening on Monday, May 13th as they pay tribute to our outstanding nominees and celebrate this year’s Awards recipients. The 2019 nominees will be officially announced on Thursday, March 7th, in honour of International Women’s Day.
Until March 31st: $275 per person ($2,750 for a table of 10)
As of April 1st: $295 per person ($2,950 for a table of 10)
YWCA Metro Vancouver is proud to host the nationally-recognized annual Women of Distinction Awards in support of their 58 programs and services crucial to building brighter futures for vulnerable women and children.
Follow the YWCA of Vancouver on Facebook and Twitter for more information along with the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards @YWVanWODA on Twitter.
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.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, since 2010.
Shop a carefully curated collection of vintage and thrift plus size clothing in Abbotsford on March 16th.
While the average woman in Canada is between a size 10-18, most clothing stores cater to size 10 and under, making the vintage selection for larger sizes limited. It means shopping second hand can be time-consuming and discouraging. That’s why three local sisters have created Generous Clothing.
Sharalee, Melissa, and Shantini aim to create a beautiful collection of curated clothing and a comfortable and empowering shopping experience. They’ve collected hundreds of beautifully made garments; ranging from classic neutrals to fun statement pieces. Now they want to bring those clothes to you.
Vintage Clothing Plus Size Pop-Up
When: Saturday, March 16, 9:00am to 4:00pm Where: 33771 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford
Stop by and shop vintage and thrift garments, sizes 10 and up. Follow Generous Clothing on Instagram for more info.
Officially celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival has released the full details of their highly anticipated 2019 lineup. Now in its second decade, the family-friendly event returns to Deer Lake Park on Saturday, August 10, 2019 and will feature performances by Feist, Lord Huron, Dan Mangan, The War and Treaty, William Prince, and Southern Avenue.
Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival 2019
Where: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby
When: Saturday, August 10, 2019 12:00pm
Tickets: On sale starting March 1, 2019 at 10:00am. Tickets are available online or by calling Ticketmaster 1-855-985-5000 or in person at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts box office.
Applications are now open for food vendors, and Blues Market vendors. Located at scenic Deer Lake Park – one of Metro Vancouver’s most beloved outdoor music venues – this festival is family-friendly and all tickets are general admission. Bring your beach chairs and blankets, and enjoy a full day of the blues (and roots)!
For more information, follow the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival on Facebook and Twitter.
Things are heating up at Vancouver’s Brazilian Carnaval on March 1st. Tickets are on sale now for this lively party featuring Sambacouver, Bloco Sambatá, Samba Fusion, and DJ Nanda, playing the best Brazilian hits.
Vancouver’s Brazilian Carnaval
Where: Harbour Event Centre (750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver) When: Friday, March 1, 2019 at 9:30pm to 3:00am Tickets:Available online now. Until February 25th tickets are $25, $45 for VIP. February 26th onward, tickets will be $35.
VIP guests will receive an Abadá (special t-shirt they need to wear on the day of the event and can be customized by each guest) along with access to artistic makeup during the event brought to you by JCI Institute – Fashion Beauty Makeup Program, access to the most comfortable and exclusive areas at the party, exclusive access to buy drinks at private bar for VIP guests.
Vancouver’s Brazilian Carnaval is presented by Latincouver, Sambacouver and Bom Brazil. Follow Latincouver on Facebook and Twitter for more information about their events throughout the year.
Latincouver creates physical and virtual spaces to allow for Latin American culture, business and social interaction within a Canadian context to build a strong community that supports each other to grow in British Columbia.
Come From Away is a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world. “We talk about it being the 9/12 musical, not the 9/11 musical, because it’s really about the generosity and kindness of human spirit that can come out of such a tragic event.” I recently had the opportunity to chat with Becky Gulsvig, who plays Beverley Bass (and others) in the Broadway Across Canada production of Come from Away, which is making Vancouver debut at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for a limited engagement March 5-10, 2019.
First North American Tour Company of COME FROM AWAY. Photos by Matthew Murphy, 2018
Come From Away Takes the Stage in Vancouver
Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
One of those stranded individuals was Beverley Bass who was piloting a 777 from Paris to Dallas when it was diverted to Gander on 9/11 when US airspace closed.
