One of the coolest permanent exhibitions in Vancouver has just launched an exciting, and very important, new gallery!
The BC Sports Hall of Fame has unveiled the Indigenous Sport Gallery, celebrating and recognizing Indigenous athletes who have made an impact on British Columbia’s sport history. The Gallery features over 1,000 square feet of permanent exhibit space, and highlights the impact of athletes like Gino Odjick, Carey Price, Richard Peter, Justina Di Stasio, and others.
BC Sports Hall of Fame Indigenous Sport Gallery
The Indigenous Sport Gallery celebrates the rich history and many contributions to sport by First Nations and Métis athletes, teams, coaches, builders and volunteers in BC, and attempts to remedy the fact that Indigenous athletes and teams have not been properly celebrated and honoured over the course of our province’s history.
Visitors can read information about traditional Indigenous games; view artefacts and memorabilia from Indigenous athletes in all levels of sport; see a feature on the North American Indigenous Games; and visit a dedicated space, the Circle of Champions, which honours the Indigenous athletes that have been formally Inducted to the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
Lara Mussell Savage, Director of Sport for the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) and a Trustee of the BC Sports Hall of Fame, says: “The Indigenous communities of BC have had a massive impact on sport in our province, and it is great to see the BC Sports Hall of Fame and its partner organizations recognize this through the creation of a new Indigenous Sport Gallery. We hope the Gallery will inspire the next generation of Indigenous athletes and teach all British Columbians about the incredible stories of Indigenous athletes and leaders.”
Released after a five-year cross-Canada consultation process, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) issued 94 Calls to Action in order to “redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.” Call to Action #87, calls upon all levels of government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, sports halls of fame, and other relevant organizations, to provide public education that tells the national story of Aboriginal athletes in history. Together with its partners, the BC Sports Hall of Fame advances this Call through the new Indigenous Sport Gallery.
The BC Sports Hall of Fame is open daily at Gate A of BC Place, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Follow along on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more info.
As the weather cools down, fall is the perfect time to tackle those at-home projects. The Vancouver Fall Home Show has handpicked the industry’s best to appear at the next event, including top celebrity guests and homegrown Vancouver talent. Find inspiration while you shop and consult with more than 325 trusted brands and local companies, all under one roof.
Vancouver Fall Home Show
Where: October 18–21, 2018
When: Vancouver Convention Centre West
Tickets: Save $3 buying tickets online.
This year’s Main Stage lineup includes Todd Talbot, from HGTV Canada’s Love It or List It, Vancouver, lifestyle gurus Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, stars of Cottage Life’s Great Canadian Cottages (launching this fall) and Tiffany Pratt from HGTV Canada’s Home to Win, along with DIY expert, Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault and some great local talent including Kendall Ansell and Jamie Banfield.
New and returning features of the Vancouver Fall Home Show include the Fulgor Milano Cooking Stage, where Vancouver’s culinary legends and modern masters, conduct in-depth demos featuring tried-and-true kitchen cheats, and can’t-miss culinary trends. Dave’s House is a power smart house of one of BC Hydro’s very own employees, designed by Jamie Banfield Design which will be on display at the Show. Other must-see features include WORKSHOP, Ask-the-Expert, The Lounge and The Telus Future Home.
Win the Ultimate Home Improvement Prize Pack
The Vancouver Fall Home Show has offered up the following prize pack for a lucky Miss604 reader to enjoy:
- Two tickets to the Show
- Two glasses of wine at the Lounge
- Reserved front row seating at the presentation of your choice (see the schedule here)
- The opportunity for a private one-on-one consultation with the presenter of your choice
- A Rust-Oleum kit which includes: Paint Project Kit, Glitter Wall Paint, Painter’s Touch in Silver Lilac, Modern Masters Metal Effects Patina Kit
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 Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
Update The winner is Angela!
Harrison will be overflowing with Christmas cheer this year, from a Christmas Tree Trail and Whoville-themed Village to a Cabin Style New Year’s celebration and a new winter light festival called Lights on the Lake.
Lights on the Lake
Sasquatch-Themed Winter Light Festival at Harrison Lake
When: November 24th, 2018 to January 28th, 2019
Time: Seven days a week from dusk until 11:00pm
Where: Harrison Lakefront
Cost: Free
Lights on the Lake is a Sasquatch-themed festival, sharing Harrison’s favourite ways to spend time outdoors. Feature light displays include the legendary, mythical creature hiking, biking, paddling, skiing, fishing, camping, wind surfing, and wishing visitors a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The inaugural lighting occurs at 5:30pm on Saturday, November 24th with pre-lighting festivities including complimentary hot chocolate and treats, a roving Sasquatch, and a few other surprises.
Harrison’s full Christmas event list includes:
Lights on the Lake (November 24 – January 28)
Christmas Tree Trail (November 23 – January 13)
Magic of Christmas, including breakfast with Santa (December 1st)
Ol’ Fashioned Christmas at Kilby Historic Site (December 8 & 9)
CP Holiday Train (Dates will be released in mid-October)
For more information, visit Tourism Harrison online and follow on Facebook and Twitter.
I’m not sure I can express how massive – and fun, and dynamic – the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl truly is. Over 3 days this festival transforms the entire coastal region into an interactive art show where 380 artists open up 165 galleries and studios to showcase their creations.
You can browse, shop, do hands-on demos, even craft some make-and-take creations of your own. If you’re looking for fibreworks, glass sculptures, ceramics, paintings, distilleries, blacksmithing, you name it – you can plot a course on the free self-guided tour see it all during the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl.
Sunshine Coast Art Crawl 2018
Where: Lower Sunshine Coast, from Langdale to Earls Cove.
When: October 19-21, 2018
Admission: FREE! Artists may have activities in which you can participate for a fee. Otherwise simply bring your cash and cards to shop some of their amazing and unique pieces.
FestivalSeekers has your guide to Sunshine Coast festivals this fall »
Crawlers I’ve Met
Here are just a few of the participants that I have met over the years, from Langdale to Earls Cove:
Beth Hawthorne Ceramics & This is It Design
Location: 1551 Lockyer Rd , Roberts Creek
See new work by ceramicist Beth Hawthorn and sculptor Robert Studer. Satisfy your curiosity in this compelling design studio and gallery. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
Vancouver Opera presents The Merry Widow (Die Lustige Witwe), a wonderfully lavish Art Nouveau-inspired production that opens their 2018-2019 season.
Production photo by John Grigaitis
Indulge in the Viennese torte known as Franz Lehár’s comedic operetta The Merry Widow, set in the heart of vibrant fin de siècle Paris. Wealthy widow Hanna Glawari schemes to win the heart of dashingly handsome Count Danilo. A scandalous caper ensues while suitors conspire to obtain the widow’s fortune.
Vancouver Opera Presents The Merry Widow
- Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (630 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
- When: October 20, 25, 27 at 7:30pm & October 28 at 2:00pm
- Tickets: $50 to $175, available at the Vancouver Opera Ticket Centre, by telephone (604) 683-0222, or online. See complete ticket information below. Season subscriptions are still on sale and single tickets are available for the whole season now.
This delightful production is directed by Canadian Kelly Robinson (last at Vancouver Opera as director of the hit production of Evita). The story unfolds on a stage packed with elegant ladies, eligible bachelors, and Maxim’s famous can-can dancers. Italian-Canadian soprano Lucia Cesaroni will be making her role debut as the wealthy widow, Hanna Glawari, who schemes to win the heart of dashingly handsome Count Danilo, interpreted here by tenor John Cudia and seen recently at VO as Cassio in Verdi’s Otello. Susan Memmott-Allred’s costumes and Michael Yeargan’s sets evoke the Belle Epoque period with winning style.
Win Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to give away for the Sunday, October 28th matinee at 2:00pm. 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 Thursday, October 11, 2018. While The Merry Widow is sung in German, the dialogue will be in English. English SURTITLES™ will be projected above the stage.
Update The winner is Catherine Hercus!
