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 ⟩⟩
When you tell CBC Vancouver why you are BC’s biggest music fan and you could win the ultimate JUNOS fan experience. The JUNO Awards will be in Vancouver March 19-25, 2018 with a week full of events, culminating with the awards show on March 25 hosted by Michael Bublé live from Rogers Arena.
Win Your Way Into the JUNOS with CBC Vancouver
The prize includes:
- Return airfare for two from any location in BC to Vancouver (winners who live within or near Metro Vancouver will receive a $250 travel credit)
- Three nights hotel accommodations for two at the Parq Hotel from March 23-26
- 2 tickets to The 2018 JUNO Awards
- 2 tickets to JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports
- 2 wristbands for JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music
- 2 wristbands for JUNO Fan Fare Presented by CBC Music with VIP front of the line access to artists
- 2 tickets for JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN in association with Canadian Music Publishers Association
How you can enter:
Craft a tweet, Instagram post, or create a video explaining how you’re BC’s biggest music fan. Post it to the attention of @CBCVancouver with the tag #bcjunoscontest. Entries will be accepted until midnight on March 4, 2018.
Full details are available on the CBC Vancouver website »
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.
There’s an exciting new organization and event series coming to Vancouver, which will aim to connect, inspire, and advance women in the communications and technology industries. I’m honoured to be on the Board of Directors for the newly rebooted Women in Communications and Technology, BC Chapter (“WCTBC”) and we’re ready to announce our first event!
Women in Debate: Is Technology Taking Our Jobs?
When: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 5:30pm
Where: BLG – 200 Burrard, 1200 Waterfront Centre, Vancouver
Tickets: Register online today. The cost is $25 for WCT members and $35 for non-members.
Automation, driven by technological progress, has been expanding for the past several decades. As the pace of development increases, so has the urgency in the debate about the potential effects of automation on jobs, employment, and human activity. Will new technology spawn mass unemployment, as the robots take jobs away from humans? Or is this part of a cycle that predates even the Industrial Revolution in which some jobs will become obsolete, while new jobs will be created?
Debaters:
Christin Wiedemann – Co-CEO, PQA Testing
Kathy Gibson – President, Catchy Consulting
Laura Sukorokoff – Senior Trainer & Communications, Hyperwallet
Sally Whitehead – Global Director, Sophos
Based on the Oxford style debates popularized by the podcast ‘Intelligence Squared’, the BC chapter of Women in Communications and Technology brings you Women in Debate: Is Technology Taking Our Jobs?
About WCT BC
“We’re a place where meaningful conversations and relationships happen, particularly surrounding how we can give more voice to and opportunities for women in leadership positions.”
Briana Sim
This is the first event for the reboot of Women in Communications and Technology’s BC chapter. Briana Sim, Co-Founder & COO, Radical I/O says, “I wanted to help create something bigger than myself, something that had impact and made being involved worth my (and others’ time).” When Christin Wiedemann, Co-CEO, PQA Testing approached her to talk about the reboot, she jumped at the chance.
“I get so focused and busy on the day to day of running my tech business that I often forget to take the time to remember why I do what I do, and to connect with and learn from others in order to do an even better and more inspired job of it.”
Christin and Briana took on the roles of Co-Chair and assembled the rest of the Board, which includes yours truly in the role of Sponsorships & Partnerships and some awesome women I’ve been happy to get to know over the last few months:
- Strategic Development Director: Stephanie Redivo, Senior Program Manager, SAP
- Membership & Programming Director: Fabiana Gennari, Senior Manager, Learning and Development, Sophos
- Marketing & Communications Director: Victoria Cross, Market Manager – Canada, NationBuilder
- Sponsorships & Partnerships Co-Director: Aimee Gagnon, Marketing & Operations Executive
- Sponsorships & Partnerships Co-Director: Rebecca Bollwitt, Founder, sixty4media/Miss604
- Events Co-Director: Tasneem Razvi, Supervisor – Sales, Rogers Broadcasting (CITY/OMNI/SPORTSNET)
- Events Co-Director: Kelli Erickson, Project Manager, TELUS
WCTBC Board members Briana Sim and Fabiana Gennari representing at the WIT Regatta earlier this month in Vancouver
“Empowering and promoting women in STEM is my “passion work”, and to me it is important to engage with other women in Vancouver’s tech industry in ways that are meaningful, rewarding and fun,” adds Christin.
“The reboot of the BC Chapter of WCT offered me an opportunity to design the type of events I want to attend myself while working with Briana, who is a role model to me, and an important part of my peer network. That opportunity was too good to miss.”
If you’re interested in membership, you can sign up through the national organization here and select BC as your home chapter. We’d love to see you at the event on March 6th as well, all are welcome.
