One of the things I love move about the JUNO Awards, on top of celebrating the best in Canadian music, is that whenever they roll into their host city, plenty of concerts, activities, and fun things happen during JUNO Week (this year’s being March 19-25 in Vancouver). The event announcements keep coming and today’s news is about the 15th annual JUNO Cup presented by CBC Sports.
15th Annual JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports
When: Friday, March 23, 2018 at 7:3pm
Where: Bill Copeland Sports Centre (3676 Kensington Ave, Burnaby)
Tickets: Individual tickets to the JUNO Cup are priced at $20 (plus fees). Tickets are available online. $15 tickets (plus fees) are available when purchasing 10 or more, with all proceeds benefiting MusiCounts.
NHL Legends Team
BJ MacDonald (Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks), Danielle Dube (Canadian National Women’s Hockey team), Gary Nylund (Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Islanders), Kyle Wellwood (Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Jets), Paul Reinhart (Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks), Cliff Ronning (Vancouver Canucks), Dave Babych (Vancouver Canucks), Jyrki Lumme (Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs), Kirk McLean (Vancouver Canucks), Troy Crowder (New Jersey Devils, LA Kings, Vancouver Canucks) and Brad Dalgarno (New York Islanders).
Musicians Team
Aaron Pritchett, Adrian Sutherland (Midnight Shine), Barney Bentall, Bobby Martin (James Barker Band), Chuck Keeping (Big Wreck), Cosmo Ferraro (Ferraro), Darryl James (The Strumbellas), Dean Back (Theory), Doug Elliott (Odds), Dustin Bentall, James Barker (James Barker Band), Jay Bodner (Indian City), JJ Shiplett, Kendel Carson, Matt Sobb (MonkeyJunk), Michael Hollett, Nancy Mike (The Jerry Cans), Sam Polley, Shawn Hook, Victor Micallef (The Tenors), Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), Dallas Smith, Chad Brownlee, Craig Northey (Odds), Devin Cuddy and Grant Lawrence (The Smugglers, CBC Music).
Taking place during JUNO Week, this annual celebrity hockey game has raised over $840,000 for MusiCounts. The charity associated with CARAS puts instruments in the hands of kids who need them most and supports music education initiatives across Canada.
JUNO Week in Vancouver takes place March 19-25, 2018, culminating with the awards gala. This will be the fourth time that Vancouver will host Canada’s Music Awards ceremony; shows previously took place in 1991, 1998, and 2009. Follow the JUNO Awards online with the tag #JUNOS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Our dear Rio Theatre needed saving and while many (tens of thousands in fact) added their support and signatures to back the favourite arts venue, writer, director, actor and podcaster Kevin Smith also showed his support on social media and offered to step up for the cause.
Well, the Rio was saved – for now, with a lot of fundraising and work still to go – and Kevin Smith is keeping his promise to help. Tickets are now on sale for a very special #SavetheRio edition of An Evening with Kevin Smith.
An Evening with Kevin Smith
When: Friday, March 30, 2018 Doors 6:00pm, Show 7:00pm
Tickets: Tickets $40 advance, $50 at the door. Proceeds from this event go directly towards supporting the #SavetheRio campaign. The first show sold out, a second show has been added, get tickets ASAP!
Kevin Smith has written and directed numerous films, including Clerks, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Red State & Tusk; Creator of AMC’s Comic Book Men; authored Silent Bob Speaks, Shootin’ the Sh*t with Kevin Smith, My Boring-Ass Life and most recently Tough Sh*t: Life Advice from a Fat,Lazy Slob Who Did Good. He can be heard daily at Smodcast.com, a vast network of podcasts.
An Evening with Kevin Smith is a chance to get up close and personal with the man who brought the world these films.
*Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service. All tickets are general admission. Come early for great seats – we expect this to sell out in advance. **Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes not accepted.
Update Kevin Smith shared this post and expressed an interest in adding a second show! I’ll provide an update once the Rio Theatre confirms, but be sure to jump on that ticket link as it’s sure to sell out too.
Update Here is the link for the second show »
Salt Spring Island’s famed Saturday Market is coming to Vancouver to feature local makers, creators, designers and artisans for the Made on Salt Spring event! From “Canada’s Coolest Island” (per the Washington Post, and also #1 in my heart) comes a 3-day event filled with products from dozens of makers, creators and designers.
“We’re very excited to bring Made on Salt Spring to the city to showcase the best of the Island to a mainland audience,” says Made on Salt Spring organizer and artisan Álvaro Sánchez. “We live in a close-knit, supportive community and this is an opportunity for Vancouverites to enjoy the charm of Salt Spring’s rural ambience at a relaxed indoor market where there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”
Made on Salt Spring
When: Friday, March 23: 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, March 24: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, March 25: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Where: Heritage Hall (3102 Main St, Vancouver)
Tickets: Admission is $5 for adults, and free for kids under 12 years. The first 25 people through the door each day will take home goodie bags filled with samples and coupons from island vendors, with 10 additional bags up for grabs throughout the day.
Featured Creations and Vendors
- Wheel-thrown, hand-painted functional stoneware from B’s Pottery
- Wood art and prints made on ¼” maple ply from Big Bear and the Wolf
- Original oil paintings, limited edition prints and cards by Stefanie Denz
- Handcrafted, small batch vodka and gin from Salt Spring Shine Craft Distillery
- Salt Spring Wild Cider from local wild apples
- Exotic spices recreating the tastes of Asia, Africa and the Caribbean from Monsoon Coast
- Traditionally fermented vinegars from Salt Spring Island Artisan Vinegar
- Hand-harvested fleur de sel from Salt Spring Sea Salt
- Organic baby clothes & kids’ tees from Boogaloo Bubbywear that are hip, eco-friendly, and ethical
- Wooden toys, serving boards and bottle totes from Elfworks Studios made from reclaimed wood
- Alembic Essences essential oils, floral waters, soaps, lotions and fragrances crafted using natural and organic ingredients from the Lavender & Black aromatic fields
- Hand-crafted all-natural soaps and shampoos from The Bubble and Squeak Soapery
Follow Made on Salt Spring on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information.
The Vancouver International Dance Festival (“VIDF”) proudly announces its 2018 season featuring a diverse and dynamic roster of internationally celebrated artists and local favourites, presenting three weeks of endlessly enriching performances, workshops, and a host of dance activities at various venues across the city.
The 2018 VIDF will present three Canadian premieres from New York’s acclaimed contemporary company White Wave Dance, Mexico’s Compañía de Danza Experimental de Lola Lince, and Hungary’s Ferenc Fehér; a Western Canadian premiere of New York’s Shen Wei Dance Arts; a West Coast premiere from Montreal’s Lucie Grégoire Danse; and a world premiere from Vancouver’s own Amber Funk Barton/the response., among many others. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
