The Museum of Anthropology (“MOA”) at UBC presents Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia on display May 11 – October 9, 2017. Honouring the special significance that written forms hold across many diverse cultures in Asia, the multimedia exhibition will examine how artists have reinterpreted written words as visual expressions.
Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia
Where: Museum of Anthropology (UBC, 6393 NW Marine Drive) When: May 11 – October 9, 2017
From Sumerian cuneiform inscriptions and Qu’ranic manuscripts, to Afghan graffiti and digital creations from Japan, the texts in many styles represent physical traces of time and space, evoking the ephemeral and eternal.
Traces of Words will take place in the Audain Gallery at MOA where contemporary artworks and Islamic calligraphic works from the Aga Khan Museum will be shared. Other supplementary exhibitions include highlights from the museum’s Asian collection displayed in MOA’s Multiversity Galleries; and throughout the month of May, a satellite exhibition at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at UBC will display Asian materials from the UBC Library Collections.
The combined exhibition represents an enormous diversity of calligraphy, painting, digital and mixed media works. Through paper, silk, clay, woodblock and digital projections, Traces of Words invites visitors to experience and sense the works, and gain an appreciation for the cultural significance of Asian writing beyond reading and writing.
The exhibition is expertly curated by socio-cultural anthropologist Dr. Fuyubi Nakamura, who joined MOA as its Curator for Asia in April 2014. She specializes in the anthropology of art, museum studies and the material and visual cultures, especially of Asia.
Sisyu + teamLab, What a Loving, and Beautiful World, 2011
Interactive digital installation calligraphy by Sisyu, sound by Hideaki Takahashi
Courtesy of the artists and Pace Gallery
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Follow MOA on Twitter and Facebook for more information about this exhibition and more.
“It is no achievement to walk a tightrope laid flat on the floor,” reads a quote at the end of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc’s book. It was one of many things that offered inspiration to local filmmaker Patrick Stark who is now eight years into production of his “One Life No Regrets” documentary.
The objective of the film is for Stark to conquer his greatest fear in life – singing in public – with one majestic moment on stage with U2 as they kick off their Joshua Tree Tour 2017 in Vancouver on May 12th. The only thing is, it’s not yet a sure thing, but there’s something to be said for going all in.
One Life No Regrets
One Life No Regrets is Stark’s documentary that he packed with star-studded interviews while chronicling his journey of a lifetime. It all began when he woke up one day at 40 and starting thinking about life, opportunities, and the example he wanted to set for his young family.
“I thought, how am I going to be a good parent? I can tell them to live a good life, but have I?” He had already been working in the film industry for years, so that seemed like the right platform for his mission, and when he pinpointed his childhood fear of singing in public, that became the obstacle he would attempt to overcome — with the biggest band in the entire world.
“What is the ultimate experience for someone who needs to confront a fear of singing? What would be that one thing that I might feel proud of doing? Karaoke crossed my mind a number of times but it was so easy, will I feel good about myself afterward? Will it be enough?” He knew he had to do something big. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
The City of Vancouver and Science World British Columbia have teamed up for In It Together, an engaging and interactive event for all ages that will spark interest and promote awareness and action toward emergency preparedness. This event is free and will have a variety of booths and activities both inside and outside of Science World. In It Together is the kick-off event for Emergency Preparedness Week.
Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually, since 1996. It is a collaborative event undertaken by provincial and territorial emergency management organizations supporting activities at the local level, in concert with Public Safety Canada and partners. EP Week encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies:
Know the risks
Make a plan
Get an emergency kit
In addition to City displays and activities, the event will feature presentations on emergency preparedness, including an adaptation of the Master of Disaster curriculum and a presentation on earthquakes, by experts from Natural Resources Canada. A number of our partners in emergency preparedness will also have booths and activities, including: Canadian Red Cross, E-Comm, the Earthquake Engineering Institute—BC Chapter, Fortis BC, IBC, Natural Resources Canada, Public Safety Canada, ShakeOut BC, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services and VECTOR. Join us in launching Emergency Preparedness Week 2017!
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The BMO Vancouver Marathon, Vancouver’s only marathon event, will welcome participants from over 60 countries May 4-7, 2017. Whether you’re doing the Marathon, Half Marathon, 8KM, Relay, Walk, Kids Run, checking out the free Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo or the Street Festival, there are many ways to celebrate marathon weekend!
Photo: Maylies Lang / RUNVAN®
BMO Vancouver Marathon Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 4 to Saturday, May 6, 2017 What: Free Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West (1055 Canada Place) When: Thursday, May 4 (5:00pm-8:00pm); Friday, May 5 (11:00am-8:00pm); Saturday, May 6 (10:00am-6:00pm)
The Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo is the largest expo event on its kind in Canada and kicks off BMO Vancouver Marathon weekend. It showcases everything from gear and shoes to the latest trends in lifestyle, fitness, wellness, health and nutrition.
You can win amazing prizes including Whitecaps tickets from BMO, Seahawks Training Camp VIP passes, Saucony Shoes, Air France flights to Paris and more! The Expo is FREE and open to participants and the public. Over 120 exhibitors will fill the Expo so be sure to leave plenty of time to check it out.
Voted Vancouver’s Best. The BMO Vancouver Marathon is a special experience you have to be part of! Join runners from 60+ countries. Photo: Christopher Morris / RUNVAN®
Saturday, May 6, 2017
9:00am: Running Room Friendship Run – Stanley Park, Devonian Park. Meet at Running Room Dennman (Denman and Georgia)
11:00am: Kids Run presented by Saucony Kids – Stanley Park, Ceperly Park
Road closures will be in effect on Sunday, May 7, 2017 between 7:00am and 11:00am for the Half Marathon, 8:30am to 3:30pm for the Marathon, and 9:30am to 11:00am for the 8KM.
Race routes will impact traffic in Vancouver’s Riley Park, Coal Harbour and Downtown on Saturday, May 6, and Riley Park, Cambie, Oakridge, Fairview, Kerrisdale, Dunbar, UBC, Point Grey, Kitsilano, False Creek, Chinatown, Yaletown, West End, Coal Harbour and Downtown neighbourhouds.
Arts Umbrella presents the 2017 Expressions Theatre Festival, an annual event celebrating the next generation of gifted young artists from the organization’s Pre-Professional Theatre Program, running May 18 to 27, 2017, at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
From the witty satire of Urinetown: The Musical to the playful compilation The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), this year’s program offers an array of diverse and thought-provoking works, including the emotionally-charged world premiere Living In My Skin, a fearlessly student-written play about confronting teen anxiety.
Arts Umbrella Expressions Theatre Festival
When: Wednesday, May 18 to Saturday, May 27, 2017 Where: Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island (1412 Cartwright St) Tickets: From $10 – $20 available online now
While developing their presentations for the Expressions Theatre Festival, Arts Umbrella students have the opportunity to collaborate closely with professional directors and designers. Before staging each production at the Festival, the Junior, Senior and Laboratory Theatre Troupes will have toured their works to schools across the Lower Mainland, learning the important logistics involved in mounting and producing technically demanding works, while honing their acting craft for the professional stage.
On Stage
Living In My Skin
May 18 & 26
The world premiere of this ensemble piece features a series of relevant, relatable and poignant scene about the difficulties of dealing with teen anxiety.
Urinetown: The Musical
May 19 to 21, 23 to 25 & 27
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
May 18, 20, 21 & 26
Witness all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays in one night! An irreverent, hilarious and fast-paced romp through the Bard’s catalogue.
Charlotte’s Web
May 20 & 21
The stage adaptation of the classic story about an irresistible young pig named Wilbur, his miraculous spider friend Charlotte, and her campaign to save Wilbur’s life.
Theatre and Music Showcase, performed by Theatre Intensive Program students
May 27
One of the highlights of the season, the Theatre and Music Showcase reveals the polished and dynamic talent of the Theatre Intensive Program students through a kaleidoscope of short musical and theatre performances across a range of genres.
Win a Prize Pack
To celebrate the Expressions Theatre Festival, I have a prize pack to give away that includes:
A family pack of tickets (4) for any performance in the festival
[see schedule here]
Click below to get another entry by posting on Twitter:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, May 8, 2017. Follow Arts Umbrella on Twitter and Facebook for more information about the Expressions Theatre Festival and their programs.
One Life No Regrets is Stark’s documentary that he packed with star-studded interviews while chronicling his journey of a lifetime. It all began when he woke up one day at 40 and starting thinking about life, opportunities, and the example he wanted to set for his young family.
