Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Outsiders, author S.E. Hinton will be making an appearance in Vancouver on April 1st thanks to Kidsbooks.
S.E. Hinton is Coming to Vancouver
Where: West Point Grey United Church (4595 West 8th, Vancouver) When: Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 3:00pm Tickets: FREE event! Arrive early to secure your seat
Hinton’s classic novel of Greasers and Socs — which she published at the unbelievably young age of 16 — is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Fortunately, “Nothing gold can stay” doesn’t apply to great literature. [ew.com]
To commemorate the book and the impact it has had on so many generations of teens, Penguin Young Readers released a brand-new anniversary edition of The Outsiders. This special edition of the groundbreaking novel contains: Never before seen photos and letters from the publisher’s archives; original review clippings and media coverage; photos from the author’s personal collection; a gallery of covers around the world; new material from the stars and director of the iconic film–including Francis Ford Coppola, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, and others.
For more information about the Vancouver event with S.E. Hinton, follow Kidsbooks on Facebook.
Back by popular demand, Hungry For Happiness is going LIVE on April 8th and 9th 2017 in Vancouver with founder Samantha Skelly, who will lead the two-day body and self-love experience.
Hungry for Happiness LIVE
Where: Hillel BC Society (6145 Student Union Boulevard, UBC) When: Saturday April 8th & Sunday April 9th 9:00am to 4:00pm Tickets are available online now.
Use code VIP604 to get $50 off regular event price of $197.
“You have the power to release the emotional weight you’ve been carrying, and it’s time to let go of everything that isn’t serving you at the highest level. Not only will you leave the room feeling recharged, rejuvenated, and alive, you will leave belonging to a new community of women who have also stepped into their power.”
This event is for you if…
You’ve been stuck in the diet/binge cycle for years
You simply don’t trust yourself
You don’t feel ‘at home’ in your body
You experience any shame or guilt around the relationship you have to food and your body
You finally want to feel freedom and liberation in your body
You want to finally feel connection: head and heart, mind and body
You have the power to release the mental anguish and stress you’ve been fogged with
Big things are happening all around the country for Canada 150 celebrations this year including the world’s largest film festival — ever! National Canadian Film Day 150 (“NCFD 150”) is a massive one-day, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema in honour of our nation’s sesquicentennial. In partnership with REEL CANADA, the Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) will be celebrating the occasion with a full week of Canadian film programming.
National Canadian Film Day 150
NCFD 150 in Vancouver will include a full day of free programming with award-winning director Atom Egoyan on April 19th, and the screening of six Canadian-made features throughout the surrounding week.
Egoyan will be in Vancouver on April 19th to introduce his Academy Award-nominated film, The Sweet Hereafter to mark its 20th Anniversary, and participate in an in-depth Q&A session with fans. Actor Bruce Greenwood, who stars in the film, will also join the Q&A. Egoyan’s 1994 film Exotica will screen on the same day, along with 1977’s Skip Tracer, a Vancouver-made cult classic chosen by Egoyan himself. All programming on NCFD 150 (April 19, 2017) at VIFF is complimentary and open to the public.
Audiences will also be treated to a selection of new and independent Canadian films, many of them filmed and produced in BC. A rebellious soccer mom, an imaginary friend modelled on Beyoncé, an astrophysicist, and a troubled drone operator are among the intriguing characters who appear here. Documentaries will also be screened, shedding light on the dark side of the internet, and offering a touching and inspiring portrait of addiction, poverty and redemption. These fresh and stimulating stories showcase the talent, creativity and spirit of Canada’s filmmaking community.
Black Code
Friday, April 14, 2017 at 7:40pm; Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 4:30pm; Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 4:50pm
Menorca
Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 8:15pm; Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 6:30pm
In attendance for the festival: John Barnard, writer/director
Sensitive Parts
Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 6:40pm; Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 8:30pm
In attendance for the festival: Brendan Prost, writer/director
Grand Unified Theory
Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 8:30pm; Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 8:10pm
In attendance for the festival: David Ray, writer/director
Drone
Canadian Premiere: Monday, April 17, 2017 at 8:20pm
The Stairs
Friday, April 21, 2017 at 7:30pm; Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 6:15pm; Monday, April 24, 2017 at 6:20pm; Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 4:45pm; Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 8:30pm
In attendance for the festival: Hugh Gibson, producer/director
The Variety Show of Hearts Telethon has been entertaining British Columbians for over 50 years and last year, it inspired local musician Todd Richard to support Variety BC in a very unique way.
Follow Your Heart with Todd Richard and Variety BC
“My wife and I watch the Telethon year after year,” Todd told me over the phone last week. A semi-finalist in CBC Music’s Searchlight with multiple BC Country Music Award nominations, two albums under his belt, and numerous singles to country radio Todd has been growing his fanbase in the Canadian country music scene.
The Show of Hearts inspired Todd to start donating proceeds from merchandise, popcorn sales, and more to Variety. “It started in that way but I had a song I thought would be really cool to use, titled ‘If I Could Change The World With Just a Song’, and so I started brainstorming about doing this song and releasing it for Variety.”
Todd’s vision was to produce the song in a ‘We Are The World’ style, and that’s where more collaborators came into the mix. He contacted producer Jeff Johnson, who helped co-write an original song, just for this purpose, and the momentum grew from there with country artist George Canyon also coming on board along with a host of others.
“It was the fastest song either of us had written, like it just wanted to be on paper.” Todd and Jeff had the created the song so quickly and were excited about the end result. They presented it to Variety, with guitars in hand, and they just knew a lot of the organization’s member would be able to relate to it. “We have a really cool song here, it’s just really uplifting and powerful.”
The result is Follow Your Heart, available now for just $0.99 on iTunes with all proceeds going to Variety BC.
For more information, follow Todd on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, along with Variety BC on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to download Follow Your Heart on iTunes to show your support, and get your toes tapping!
Variety – the Children’s Charity steps in where health care ends, providing direct help to children with special needs in BC and the Yukon. For over 50 years Variety has ensured children have the support to reach their potential. Rebecca Bollwitt, of Miss604.com is a proud Board Member of Variety BC.
Follow Your Heart collaborators: Todd Richard, Jeff Johnson (Bailey Way Entertainment), George Canyon, Wes Mack, Todd Richard, Ty Waters, Becca Hess, Rod Black, Rick Tippe, Phil Puxley, Shylo Sharity, Gord Maxwell, Ty Waters, Trevor Murray, Tianna Lefebvre, Mike Sanyshyn, Damian Marshall, Brad Darrid, Emily Chambers, Tommy West, Emily Taylor Adams, Kirsten Bunyan. Musicians: Jay Buettner, Jeff Johnson, Ryan Stead, Rob Becker, Jay Benison, Sheldon Zaharko, Jordan Oorebeek, Soren and Janice Lonnqvist.
Hop on the Stanley Park Easter Train for an egg-citing Easter ride through Stanley Park. After the train ride, purchase carnival strip tickets so your kids can enjoy fun activities.
Stanley Park Easter Train
Enjoy a carnival style event with the themed train rides, Easter Bunny and egg hunt, mini golf, bouncers, face-painting, plant a posy craft activity and an expanded food and beverage service: Cloud Nine Cotton Candy, Innocent Ice Cream and Insomniac Coffee.
Where: Located just off Pipeline Road in Stanley Park, via the West Georgia Street park entrance.
When: April 8 and 9 (train only) 10:00am to 5:00pm
April 13-17, 2017 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Last train is at 5:00pm, last egg hunt is at 4:40pm
Tickets: Ages 3 and up $6, free for children under 3.
Carnival activities: 2 tickets $5; 3 tickets $7; 5 tickets $10 Buy advance tickets now via Ticketleader. Buy same-day tickets in person at the ticket booth next to the train, starting at 10:00am.
Tickets are sold in half-hour time slots. They are good for one train ride during the time slot shown on the ticket and for one entry to the other activities. On rainy days, you can stay dry with a covered train and line-up, and indoor egg hunt. More information is available on the Stanley Park Easter Train website.
