There were a lot of fun activations and activities in Vancouver about 10 years ago, due in part to #Van2010. In Yaletown, the neighbourhood was fluoresced with jewel-toned projections and jaw-dropping installations from 2009 to 2012. This was Illuminate Yaletown, and it is returning for its 10 Year Reunion, featuring the best light artists & tech-gurus from the previous Illuminate festivals.
Illuminate Yaletown
For ONE NIGHT only, March 8 at precisely 6:06 pm, join the reunion and bring your friends, family and work colleagues to stroll through some of the coolest and exclusive displays in Yaletown. Participating restaurants in the area will also be offering “6:06” happy hour cocktail menus.
You will have the opportunity to be inspired by unique outdoor projections, creative animations, and interactive light forms in the streets of Yaletown. Along with a selection of fan favourite displays, you can interact with “Flow” a responsive form that glows to the touch, build an illuminated “Tetra” (never before seen) and play with giant “Jax” in the street.
Illuminate Yaletown takes place on Hamilton Street, between Drake and Davie, plus a surprise installation at the Canada Line Roundhouse station. Lights on at 6:06 pm precisely and the exhibition goes dark at 10:00pm sharp. This is one night, and one street that you don’t want to miss.
Animation classics old and new, from established as well as next-generation Vancouver artists, screen in this lively two-part program at The Cinematheque on March 4th.
The Image Before Us: A History of Film in British Columbia
Where: The Cinematheque (1131 Howe St, Vancouver) When: Monday, March 4, 2019 – 7:00pm Tickets: Available at the door
The works in part one engage with the local theme of our series. Bettina Maylone animates fabric and embroidery to recall summers sailing off B.C.’s coast. Haida filmmaker Christopher Auchter magically envisions an old Haida fable. Jill Haras pays tribute to legendary Vancouver lifeguard Joe Fortes. And Jody Kramer shows her appetite for the locavore diet. (They also let former Vancouverites Forbis and Tilby sneak in a tale from their native Alberta.)
A Night of Animation
Distant Islands – Bettina Maylone/1981. 6 min. Joe – Jill Haras/2002. 8 min. Home is Where the Food is – Jody Kramer/2009. 6 min. The Mountain of SGaana – Christopher Auchter/2017. 10 min. Wild Life – Amanda Forbis, Wendy Tilby/2011. 13 min. — intermission — CMYK – Marv Newland/2011. 7 min. Lucy – Elisa Chee/2016. 9 min. Clouds – Diego Maclean/2016. 12 min. Animal Behaviour – David Fine, Alison Snowden/2018. 14 min. — Introduced by Dorothy Woodend, cultural editor, The Tyee Guest in attendance: Bettina Matzkuhn, Jody Kramer, Elisa Chee, Diego Maclean, David Fine, Alison Snowden
The second part is, simply, a celebration of the great creative imagination and artistry of local talent. Along with a dazzlingly colourful graphic work by Bambi Meets Godzilla eminence Marv Newland, and striking films by Elisa Chee and Diego Maclean, it includes Animal Behaviour, the latest from Alison Snowden and David Fine — which was recently Oscar-nominated (the couple’s fourth Oscar nod, including their 1995 win for Bob’s Birthday).
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The Vancouver International Dance Festival (“VIDF”) proudly presents its breathtaking 2019 festival season, showcasing a month-long program replete with exhilarating performances by both internationally revered artists and lauded Vancouver performers, engaging workshops, and a plethora of interactive dance activities, March 4 to 30, 2019, at various venues throughout Vancouver.
Vision Impure’s Pathways by Erik Zennström
The 2019 VIDF will showcase Canadian premieres from Japan’s sensational Dairakudakan — a VIDF audience favourite — as well as Taiwan’s Tjimur Dance Theatre, appearing in Vancouver for the very first time; three world premieres from Vancouver’s own Vision Impure, Olivia C. Davies, and Lesley Telford; and three West Coast premieres from East Coast artists Daina Ashbee (Montreal), Manuel Roque (Montreal), and 10 Gates Dancing (Ottawa), among many others.
Vancouver International Dance Festival
When: March 4 to 30, 2019 Venues & Ticketing: Available online or by calling (604) 662-4966.
Vancouver Playhouse:
Adults $70, Seniors/Students $60, Groups of 10 or more $50 (please call VIDF box office at 604-662-4966 for group sales).
Roundhouse Performance Centre:
Adults $35, Seniors/Students $30, and Groups of 10 or more $25. On Wednesday nights, every patron that buys two ADULT tickets will get one of these for free.
KW Production Studio:
Adults $20, Seniors/Students $15, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. On Wednesday nights, every patron that buys two ADULT tickets will get one of these for free.
V’ni Dansi – March 10 & 17, 2019 @ 2pm; March 24, 2019 @ 2pm & 3pm Harbour Dance ITP & Platform – March 10 & 17, 2019 @ 3pm All free performances are held at Woodward’s Atrium
Win a Prize Pack
I have a pair of tickets to give away to each of the following performances and one lucky winner will be able to attend them all:
Dairakudakan (Japan) Pseudo human/Super human Vancouver Playhouse, March 8 & 9, 8pm* VIDF welcomes the highly provocative Japan-based butoh ensemble Dairakudakan, who return with the explosive Canadian premiere of Pseudo human/Super human.
Raven Spirit Dance (Vancouver) Gathering Light KW Production Studio, March 13-16, 5pm* An intimate journey from seed to flower, Gathering Light is an evocative meditation on the deeply seated impulses within ourselves to seek and embark upon transformation, helping us to find the light and reveal the barriers to our full blooming.
Manuel Roque (Montreal) bang bang Roundhouse Performance Centre, March 13-16, 8pm* A celebrated dance virtuoso, soloist Manuel Roque presents the West Coast premiere of his highly acclaimed bang bang — an electrifying, visceral ode to the physical demands of the body.
Kelly McInnes (Vancouver) SHINY KW Production Studio, March 20-23, 5pm* A confronting and compelling multidisciplinary performance, SHINY explores and challenges the impossible beauty standards that women are measured against through mass media.
Vision Impure (Vancouver) Pathways Roundhouse Performance Centre, March 20-23, 8pm* Choreographed by Noam Gagnon, Vision Impure presents the world premiere of their latest work, Pathways — an illumination of the stories we share in relationship to one another, complicated and intensified by urban living.
10 Gates Dancing (Ottawa) Trust Roundhouse Performance Centre, March 27-30, 8pm* The West Coast premiere of Trust is a thought-provoking duet created and performed by choreographer Tedd Robinson and composer Charles Quevillon.
Daina Ashbee (Montreal) Serpentine KW Production Studio, March 27-30, 5pm* A powerful installation performance, Serpentine is a bold exploration of the impact of repetitive movement to evoke a strong reaction from its audiences, allowing the performer to fully occupy not only the physical space, but also the time and attention of her viewers.
Tjimur Dance Theatre (Taiwan) Varhung – Heart to Heart Vancouver Playhouse, March 29 & 30, 8pm* Taiwan’s esteemed indigenous dance-theatre company, Tjimur Dance, performs the Canadian premiere of Varhung – Heart to Heart — a lyrical and vulnerable exploration of the complexities of the human heart.
*The winner will be able to select their preferred individual show date for each of these performances.
To top it off, the contest will will also receive $150 to dine at Minami Yaletown to enjoy their Minami Shokai: A four course tasting menu from our kitchen, raw bar, and sushi chefs; the perfect introduction to Minami’s signature cuisine.
Minami’s signature Aburi sushi
Minami is a modern Japanese restaurant located in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbour. Offering a combination of Japanese and West Coast cuisine in a comfortable, rustic atmosphere, Minami presents the Aburi “flame-seared” take on red meats and seafood dishes to go with a selection of handcrafted cocktails, sakes, and wine.
Here’s how you can enter to win the ticket pack and dinner at Minami:
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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.
