Groundswell is an alternative business school where young ideas and budding social entrepreneurs connect and flourish. On March 6th, they’ll host their 7th showcase featuring their latest cohorts who will reveal their social ventures, stories and projects to you from the stage and invite you to be some of their first fans from their marketplace tables.
Groundswell Social Venture Showcase #7
When: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 5:30pm to 9:00pm Where: Performance Works (1218 Cartwright St, Granville Island) Tickets:Available by placing a donation online.
The Social Venture Showcase will have writers, art parties, builders, multicultural and raw food eats, a space in the future for gender queer folk, skill sharing communities and (viewer discretion is advised) custom sex toys. In the marketplace, check out demo booths for the new ventures, meet the entrepreneurs and see what a few of our past program participants are up to with a special mini alumni market.
There will be a time for presentations at 6:00pm where each member of this year’s Social Venture cohort will share their story and social business idea to the world for the first time. The event will have a cash bar, food for sale, and some complimentary snacks.
From the organizers: “This is our chance to show the world who we are and what we believe in: a more beautiful world that we’re building together with social ventures like the ones you’ll meet tonight where all of our unique talents get to shine in a local, vibrant, and collaborative economy. You’ll also get the chance to become a Groundswell member, learn more about our refreshed social venture and self employment programs, and get a taste for our unique Test Market model.”
FVDED In the Park, Western Canada’s largest urban music festival, is back this summer for its fourth year, returning to Holland Park in Surrey, British Columbia on July 6th and July 7th with headliner acts including Future and Kygo.
This year’s FVDED will again feature some of the biggest names in dance, hip hop, rap, and modern R&B. Fans can enjoy non-stop music across three stages, with a fresh new look and feel planned for the Northwest Stage.
Proudly presented by Blueprint and Live Nation Canada, FVDED in the Park is the largest outdoor music event in Metro Vancouver with over 40,000 festival goers attending the two day event in 2017.
FVDED in the Park 2018 Lineup
Future
Kygo
Kaskade
A$AP Ferg
Kehlani
Brockhampton
Illenium
Rezz
Nav
Duke Dumont
Trippie Redd
Lil Skies
Slander
Bazzi
K?d
Ookay
88glam
Chris Lake
AC Slater
Destructo
Killy
Whethan
Grandtheft
Murda Beatz
Smooky Margielaa
Harrison Brome
Berhana
London On Da Track
Graves
Noodles
A.Chal
Jack Harlow
Robotaki
Blaise Moore
Tails
Juelz
General Admission Passes and 19+ VIP Passes for the two-day festival will be released on Thursday, March 1 at 11:00am. Single day lineup will be announced in the coming weeks with single day tickets also available at that time.
The 18th Annual Chutzpah! Festival is in full swing, with awe-inspiring dance, extraordinary theatre, hilarious comedy and globally-celebrated music. This year’s festival is filled with world-class performances and workshops by international, Canadian and local artists, on now until March 15, 2018.
One of these amazing works, is the innovative, transformative and daring, Salomé: Woman of Valor, which is the culmination of years of work by Grammy Award-winning composer/trumpeter Frank London and celebrated poet/performer Adeena Karasick.
Salomé: Woman of Valor – World Premiere
When: March 8, 9, 10 at 8:00pm; March 10 2:00pm matinée Where: Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie St) Tickets: Adult $29.50, Senior $26.00, Student $24.00 (+GST & service charges)
Salomé: Woman of Valor is a massive total art experience; a spoken word opera, groundbreaking in its interplay of poetry, music, video and dance. This powerful work of new Jewish art re-inserts Salomé back into her rightful place in history as a powerful revolutionary matriarch. Salomé: Woman of Valor translates the renowned myth to one of female empowerment, socio-politic, erotic and aesthetic transgression; and presents a new take on the Biblical story of Salomé, refuting Oscar Wilde’s misogynist and anti-Semitic interpretation.
Live music performed by Frank London, Indian percussionist Deep Singh and Middle Eastern keyboard player Shai Bachar; poetry and text / written and performed by Adeena Karasick; choreographed and performed by New York-based dancers Rebecca Margolick and Jessie Zaritt and video by Elizabeth Mak that deconstructs Charles Bryant’s 1923 silent film, Salomé, and directed by Alex Aron (co-creator of A Night in the Old Marketplace).
Chutzpah! Festival Info & Tickets
Chutzpah!’s Artistic & Managing Director, Mary-Louise Albert says “Over the years, the Festival has established a reputation for introducing a balance of both new and exciting critically acclaimed artists to Vancouver audiences as well as the return of some Festival favourites. This year will be no exception with a program that offers a unique opportunity to see and hear exceptional dance, music, comedy and theatre from Canada and around the world.”
Single tickets for Chutzpah! are $24 to $55 (+ gst/sc) and can be purchased online, by phone at (604) 257-5145 or in-person starting at the on-site Chutzpah! Box Office at the Jewish Community Centre, 950 West 41st Avenue, just 2 blocks west of the Oakridge Skytrain Station. Chutzi Packs are also available for only $98: see 4 different shows of your choice (excluding Idan Raichel’s Piano-Songs Concert & Mary Walsh) and back this year is a special 5-Show Dance Pack for only $120.
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I have a pair of tickets to give away to opening night of Salomé: Woman of Valor at the Scotiabank Dance Centre on March 8th. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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Singer and songwriter Dan Davidson says it’s hard to grow up on the prairies and not have a little country in you. He’s got 40 shows on the horizon for 2018 but he took some time to chat with me earlier this week about how he went from a rocker to a successful independent country artist, and how Vancouver once broke his heart but has since made amends – which is a good thing since he’s here for two shows in March.
“I grew up listening to my parent’s music, as most people do, and for my dad it was always Willy Nelson, Johnny Cash, Lyle Lovett, and Blue Rodeo and bands like that so that’s always been on for me, and it’s always been in the back of my brain.” Dan has been a part of St. Albert/Edmonton, Alberta’s post-grunge rock band Tupelo Honey since 2003 but the transition to country came naturally for him.
“After the band shut down I started writing on my own a little bit. I didn’t really mean to make it country but everything that was coming out of me was just naturally that way.”
This year his single Found was GOLD-certified, making him one of the only truly independent artists to earn this status in 2017.
“I just have my head down and I’m just swinging and it’s feeling right at home. Stuff is just kind of clicking more than it’s ever clicked for me.”
Having switched gears and genres, Dan gives a lot of credit to the Canadian country music scene – and Canadian country radio. “Everybody’s so cool in country, that was the first thing I noticed what I started becoming part of the scene is that it’s way more of a collaborative feel than a competitive feel.”
“It’s weird I’ve never been a part of such a fun collective before, it’s inspiring and it really charges me up to work hard and show my friends what I can do.” Along with that hard work comes a lot of fun and good times as well, as evidenced in Dan’s music videos. In particular, the Star Trek-themed video for Say We Did which involved $400 worth of cardboard, and a cameo from his wife and daughters.
Or the video for Found which won the Alberta Country Music Award for Video of the Year in 2016:
And the video for Barn Burner in 2017:
For Dan, being a solo country artist is something new, however the time spent on the road is very familiar. “I kind of settled in after the band slowed down and I was trying to get the country thing on its feet a little bit. But now it’s just back to go time!”
He has spent a fair share of time in Vancouver, and while the first few visits left a sour taste in his mouth – a van break-in or three can do that to an artist – he’s changed his tune in recent years.
“Every time I’ve been [to Vancouver] it’s been gorgeous and sunny. I’ve had the best food and the best craft beer, and great musical experiences with so many fantastic studios.” On top of connecting with industry friends, his sister is also based in Vancouver and his wife will be coming along for the two shows at the Vogue. “I have totally, 100% changed my view on Vancouver and I love it out there.”
With his family, friends, industry, and a growing and enthusiastic fan base cheering him on – not to mention being the recent recipient of 4 Alberta Country Music Awards and first place ($10K) prize at the Edmonton Music Prize gala – I’d say that little bit of country is doing Dan a whole lot of good.
See Dan Davidson at the Vogue Theatre
Dan Davidson will be performing at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver on March 23 & March 24 as a part of the Brett Kissel We Were That Song Tour 2018. Tickets are on sale now. Follow Dan on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for his latest updates.
Vancouver sure is going to be fun in March! On top of the Juno Awards and Spring Break festivities, JFL NorthWest – Vancouver’s Comedy Festival has just announced the JFL NorthWest Block Party which will take place outdoors at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza from Wednesday, March 7th to Friday, March 9th.
JFL NorthWest Block Party
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza (695 Cambie Street) When: Wednesday, March 7 to Friday, March 9th from 5:00pm to 10:00pm Admission: FREE!
JFL NorthWest Block Party patrons will be entertained by various Just For Laughs stand-up specials plus Just For Laughs GAGS, presented by Tim Hortons, on the big outdoor screen and will be treated to performances by Coldwater Road’s Patrick Spencer and music by Adrienne featuring Drix. Audiences can expect a few surprise special guests as well as meet and greets with Victor, the Just For Laughs mascot!
In addition to the outdoor entertainment, JFL NorthWest Block Party-goers can look forward to tasty food truck treats from The Reef Runner and Cheese Street Grill along with complimentary beverages from Tim Hortons, and libations from Sleeman Breweries and Hopping Mad Cider in the beer garden. The JFL NorthWest Block Party will also feature an LED Games Tent for anyone wanting to satisfy their ping pong and foosball needs.
Taking place March 1-10, Vancouver’s Comedy Festival, JFL NorthWest is set to host over 100 comedians and performances across 30 venues throughout the city. This year’s Festival will also feature the first edition of the “Vancouver Just For Laughs Film Festival” and the inaugural Vancouver Comedy Awards. With a total of six performances, from comedy giants Bill Burr, Trevor Noah and Jo Koy, taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre over the course of the Festival.
Salomé: Woman of Valor is a massive total art experience; a spoken word opera, groundbreaking in its interplay of poetry, music, video and dance. This powerful work of new Jewish art re-inserts Salomé back into her rightful place in history as a powerful revolutionary matriarch. Salomé: Woman of Valor translates the renowned myth to one of female empowerment, socio-politic, erotic and aesthetic transgression; and presents a new take on the Biblical story of Salomé, refuting Oscar Wilde’s misogynist and anti-Semitic interpretation.
