The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC welcomes Hawaii’s first official poet laureate Kealoha on October 3rd as part of the Beyond Words series at the Telus Studio Theatre.
The innovative artist’s one-man show will transport audiences on an exploratory journey of social consciousness as he explores themes of unity. Kealoha will utilize the transformative power of spoken word and movement to present an evening of barrier-breaking, multidisciplinary work.
Kealoha at the Chan Centre
When: Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 7:30pm
Where: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (UBC, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver)
Tickets: From $20, available online now or by calling (604) 822-2697.
Armed with boundless energy, positivity, and a deep-rooted respect for the environment, the Honolulu native brings his provocative art form to Vancouver audiences. His explorations of social and universal themes stem from personal and philosophical stories of his own life. Kealoha’s powerful prose speaks to the complex and challenging narratives of Indigeneity, and is imbued with both sensitivity and urgency.
Vancouver has its own thriving slam poetry scene, and opening the evening’s performance will be a series of five local slam poets: Ivan Leonce, mitcholos touchie, Valeen Jules, Anjalica Solomon, and Santiago Ureña. These five commanding artists will bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to this intensely personal art form — each performing a short five-minute set before Kealoha takes to the stage.
Win Tickets
The Chan Centre has offered up two tickets for a lucky Miss604 reader to see Kealoha. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Follow The Chan Centre on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more information about upcoming shows.
Update The winner is Brendan Shields!
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC introduces to Vancouver audiences the ethereal harmonies of I’m With Her on September 30th in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. The exquisite vocal and instrumental arrangements by Sara Watkins (fiddle), Sarah Jarosz (mandolin), and Aoife O’Donovan (guitar) will command the stage in their first Canadian performance on the Overland Tour celebrating the release of their debut album See You Around.
I’m With Her
When: Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 7:00pm
Where: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (UBC, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver)
Tickets: From $38, available online now or by calling (604) 822-2697.
The multi-Grammy Award winning “alliance of Americana virtuosos” (New York Times) has earned critical acclaim for their first collaboration, but each came onto the scene of folk and progressive bluegrass music on their own merit. Watkins, Jarosz, and O’Donovan were well aware of one another’s career over the years, but it wasn’t until an impromptu performance at the 2014 Telluride Bluegrass Festival that they came together for the first time as artists. The ease with which they fell into a rhythm in that initial concert motivated them to form a band.
The name — I’m With Her — predates the political machinations of the 2016 presidential election in the United States, but nevertheless speaks to the solidarity the three found in one another amidst a conservative bluegrass realm, historically monopolized by male musicians.
Their distinct voices and instrumental plucking come together as a single instrument in concert, emphasizing their nuanced understanding of perfectly balanced melodies. See You Around features hits like “Game to Lose,” “I-89,” and “Wild One,” and was co-produced by Ethan Johns, who has also worked with Paul McCartney, Rufus Wainwright, and Ryan Adams.
Win Tickets
The Chan Centre has offered up two tickets for a lucky Miss604 reader to see I’m With Her. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 9:00am on Friday, September 28, 2018. Follow The Chan Centre on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more information about upcoming shows.
Update The winner is Kelly!
Assemble your team, Kick off your shoes, roll up your pants and crush some grapes! The annual Grape Stomp at Township 7 in Langley is now open for team registration, and it usually sells out so be sure to act fast!
Grape Stomp at Township 7 in Langley
Where: Township 7 Vineyards & Winery (21152 16th Avenue, Langley)
When: Saturday. October 27 & Sunday, October 28, 2018 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Register: Entry fee is $30 (plus tax per person)
Gather your 6-8 member team and enjoy a friendly competition with prizes for fastest stomp, best costumes and more. Enjoy live music and award winning wine at our scenic south Langley winery.
Register by October 1, 2018 by calling 604-532-1766 or by emailing [email protected] with the following info:
Team Name:
Team Captain:
Amount of team members:
Contact phone #:
Captains email address:
Have you stomped before:
All “stompers” must be 19 years of age and up, a minimum of 6 team members and maximum of 8, rain or shine.
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Proudly Supports Ronald McDonald House British Columbia & Yukon. Partial proceeds raised at the Grape Stomp event will be donated to the organization.
Follow Township 7 on Twitter and Facebook for more information about special events like this and their latest wine releases.
Share your story and be entered into a contest to win a trip to New York!
There are people that come into our lives who have a profound impact on who we become. They hold our hands, guide us through the ups and downs of life, and ultimately help us to reach our full potential. At Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, they know that the experiences shared between Bigs and Littles can be life-changing. It is their goal to capture these stories, and celebrate those that have been touched by our mentoring programs.
Has your life been positively impacted by your Big or Little Sister through a Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland mentoring program?
If so, they’d love to hear from you.
In approximately 200 words, please tell Big Sisters your story:
- What was life like before you met your Sister?
- How did your relationship with your Sister impact your life?
- Who do you think you are as a result of your relationship with your Sister?
As a thank you for sharing your story, you will be entered into a contest to win 2 economy tickets to New York courtesy of Cathay Pacific Airways PLUS a two night stay!
Contest closes at 11:59 pm on October 18, 2018.
To share your story and enter the contest please click here »
A big thank you to Cathay Pacific Airways for making this contest possible!
Contest rules: By entering this contest, you are allowing Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland to use your story publicly with our community and stakeholders (identifiable details removed). Must be 19 years old to enter. Big and Little Sister matches may not travel together. Must fly out of and return to Vancouver, B.C. YVR airport. One winner will be selected and contacted after the draw date. The owner of the email address will be deemed the winner. Travel must be completed by June 30, 2020. Non-transferable and not for resale. Black out dates and other restrictions, terms and conditions apply.
Harvest Glow is the largest indoor fall festival in greater Vancouver, hosted at the Milner Village Garden Centre in Langley. Visit their pumpkin patch, corn maze or relax and enjoy the live entertainment and local food trucks.
Harvest Glow Langley
When: September 27th to October 31st
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday September 27 – October 6, 2018
Expanded dates/hours start October 9, 2018
Open Monday – Saturday October 22- 31, 2018
Where: Milner Village Garden Centre (6690 216th St, Langley)
Tickets: Starting at $8.99 for children and seniors and $11.99 for adults (plus fees). Free for children 3 and under. Purchase tickets on the Glow Gardens website.
Harvest Glow has 95,000 square feet of family fun including LED swings, hopscotch and many other fun family activities for fall.
Take the ultimate family photos alongside the interactive light sculptures, pumpkin tree and pumpkin carriage. Or just kick back and enjoy live entertainment and delicious options from local food trucks and three licensed bars.
The market showcases the very best from over 25 local artisans, boutiques and farms. It’s all the magic and wonder of an outdoor seasonal family festival, hosted inside our cozy and spacious venue.
Follow Glow Gardens on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
