COMMERCIAL DRIVE - LIVE!

Special Event: 1st Annual Vince Eastman Memorial Music Showcase and Dance Party

2012-01-27T11:35:00.000-08:00

Saturday, January 28th, 9 pm - 2 am
333 Clark (just north of Hastings by Franklin)

suggested donation: $5.
beer and wine available for $4.

January 28th marks the one year anniversary of Vince Eastman's passing from this world to the next. He was a dedicated guitarist, the real deal. We are gathering with friends who knew him and friends who didn't to celebrate life and to share music.

Players include;
Joni Miller (bass)
KC Kelly Cavanagh (slide guitar)
Craig Dibble (guitar)
Rino Marrone (keyboards)
Marty Eade (drums
Emad Armoush (flamenco guitar)
Judy Lea (vocals)
Bob & Franny Beazer
Lucy & the Lucky 4 - talented young people originally from Armstrong, BC

MC for the evening: Steve Duncan

We will play the blues, we will rock out, we hope you will dance. Come and join us!

http://www.members.shaw.ca/millereastman
http://www.kellycavanagh.com/

Literary: Word Whips @ Britannia

2012-01-27T11:29:00.000-08:00

4th Tuesday of every month

Pandora's Collective Presents

WORD WHIPS WRITING SERIES

Take the challenge. We provide the writing prompts and the opportunity for sharing. Ten - fifteen minutes to write to each prompt. See what you can whip up.

Jan 24th Hosts: Eva Waldauf, Maureen Egan, Mary Duffy, Sita Carboni

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Location: Britannia Library, Gallery Room,

1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, BC

http://www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/branches/details/britannia_branch

Contact: sita@pandorascollective.com

www.pandorascollective.com

Theatre: Register for Theatre Terrific Classes

2012-01-26T15:26:00.000-08:00

A new year and a new season of theatre classes!

Theatre Terrific 2012 Spring Class Schedule

Registration Open NOW!

Theatre Skills Term 1
Theatre Terrific has created a theatre class filled with ground breaking ensemble
techniques. Come along and unleash the performer inside of you!! You will learn various theatre techniques to teach you how to perform on stage. Voice, movement, character, text and improvisation will be explored.

Teacher: Angelo Moroni
Date: Wednesday's from February 8th to March 28th 2012
Performance at our Annual Fundraiser March 29th 2012
Time: 7 to 9pm

Theatre Skills Term 2
This second set of classes will build upon the skill base you have learnt in our previous term. This class is still open to new students. You do not need to have attended our previous term to attend these classes.

Teacher: TBC
Date: Wednesday's from May 9th to June 27th 2012
Performance at Vancouver Japanese United Church June 27th 2012
Time: 7 to 9pm

For Term 1 and 2:

Location: 4010 Victoria Drive Vancouver
V5N 4M9 Click here for MAP
Class Cost: $20 Per Student Per Class (8 Class term)
OR $300 for both terms (16 Classes) Payable BEFORE February 8^th 2012

NOTE: Students must attend at least 6 classes per term to be able to perform in the end of class performance.

Two ways to register:
#1 - Call the Theatre Terrific office at 604-222-4020 - Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm
#2 - Email Theatre Terrific's General Manager Leah Bradford-Smart at generalmanager@theatreterrific.ca

Music: KC Kelly & Joni Miller @ the Libra Room

2012-01-11T23:24:00.000-08:00

The Blues are alive and well on the Drive at the notorious Libra Room. I hear KC Kelly plays a mean slide guitar.

Click anywhere on the poster for a larger version.

For more info: www.libraroom.com

Visual Art: Leah Schell & June Foot Slakov @ Britannia Gallery

2012-01-11T14:13:00.000-08:00

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Music: Mike Carew @ Havana

2012-01-11T13:37:00.000-08:00

Singer/songwriter Mike Carew's Double CD release show

Acoustic CD "When, When is Now"

Electric CD "Xenophobic"

Saturday, January 28th
Havana Theater
1212 Commercial Drive

Doors open: 7:45 pm
Show: 8:00 pm

Reserve or pre-buy tickets $10.00
Tickets at door $15.00

Contact: mikecarew@shaw.ca
www.mikecarew.com

Special Event: The 6th Annual RC Weslowski Christmas Special

2011-11-30T23:47:00.001-08:00

The RC Weslowski Christmas Special “A secular spectacular” returns

Saturday December 3rd at 8pm to
Café Deux Soleils: 2096 Commercial Drive
(not suitable for children)

$10 suggested donation
for this Greater Vancouver Food Bank fundraiser
with special guest appearances by
Monsanto Claus and The Beet Poet

Featuring
The Music of
High Society, Kempton Dexter and YUCKO! Spit it out

The Spoken Word Poetry and Stories of
Jillian Christmas, Billeh Nickerson, Brendan McLeod and
The Svelte Ms. Spelt performing “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
in its full glory

Also---
The dizzying jaw harp-finger dancing duo
The Sorceress and the Elemental

Plus the annual
Team Candy Can Suck Off
and
The Holiday Beard/Moustache/Facial Hair Showdown
(all men/women/cross dressers/trans folks welcome to compete)

604 215 9230

Cafe Deux Soleils

2096 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC

View Map · Get Directions

Film: "The Truth is Out There" With Dean Haglund @ The Rio

2011-11-16T07:33:00.001-08:00

If you've never heard about it, the film is an epic documentary about comedy, consciousness and conspiracy. You can see the trailer below or at http://truth-is-out-there.com/

Dean Haglund

Dean Haglund and the film's director, Phil Leirness, will both be in attendance to introduce the film and to participate in a post-screening discussion!

Full event details and tickets are available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/211221

Then, later that same night, Haglund will be performing in a big improv comedy reunion show. That should be a lot of fun, too, and you can find all the event details for it at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/211228

Rio Offers Rent Free Deal

2011-11-10T11:45:00.001-08:00

Attention Local Performance Artists and Promoters:

We have an abundance of talent in this city but many local artists find it difficult to afford the cost of renting a venue which limits the number and size of shows they can do. The Rio Theatre is offering a RENT FREE DEAL to local promoters, performers, film makers, public speakers and or anyone else who can put on a great show and draw a crowd min 100 - max 440. We are accepting proposals for a variety of live shows, dance, music, comedy, films screenings etc. If you have a good idea and the crowd to back it up - we'll give you the stage to perform! The Box office sales are split for the artist 75/25 for the venue after the 100 - 150 min tickets sold (ticket min depends on ticket price and day of event). For a higher ticket price we'd have a higher split for the artist 90/10 for the venue. We split the cost of promotion with you but all the venue costs are on the house! The Rio will choose which proposals we like best. We can discuss which dates work best once your proposal has been chosen. This opportunity provides you with a risk free event less the cost of 50% of the promotion and your time with a great up side if you sell out. We Look forward to working with you!

This deal is not available to Professional Promoters who want to run their own box office or require specific dates for these types of shows please contact Corinne@riotheatre.ca for our rental rates. A promoter who can draw a good crowd and charge a higher ticket price might be better off renting the venue. The idea of this offer is to create opportunities for local artists who have big talent but a limited budget.

For those of you who don't already know:
The Rio stage size is 40 feet wide and 20 feet deep with a newly renovated greenroom (private bathroom, built in heaters and internet) for performers. The theatre has 442 seats, including a balcony section. There are few – if any – venues in the city with the intimacy and acoustics like the Rio. Concerts here are unforgettable. Our recently installed HD digital projector is the same quality that all the major multiplexes use. We also have 35mm projector, two microphones plus an upright piano and tables for merch. Plus we also have NEWLY INSTALLED stage LIGHTING! 26 LED par cans; 6 lekos spotlights (fixed position); 1 follow spot.
Our concession also has a bar available for live events.

Please send your proposals to: info@riotheatre.ca

Special Event: Culture Crawl Preview @ the Cultch

2011-11-09T09:02:00.000-08:00

Yes, it's that time of year again! The East Culture Crawl is almost here and tonight is your chance to have a sneak peak, featuring the work of local artists Felicity Don (see her piece below), Karen Moe, Robertson Smyth and more. Tonight's event happens between 6-8 but the exhibition will be available for viewing from November 9 to the 27th.

Kitty in a Blue Dress - Felicity Don

Special Event: Echo Chamber 2011 @ the Waldorf

2011-11-05T17:08:00.000-07:00

A spectacular night happening in just a few hours featuring Blackberry Wood, Naomi Steinberg and the Carnival Band, plus a whole lot more.
1489 East Hastings Street.

Bolen's "Anticipated Results" Book Trailer Hits YouTube

2011-10-19T23:27:00.000-07:00

Local writer, Denis E. Bolen has been getting rave reviews for his latest book, "Anticipated results. Check out the trailer and watch close for some other familiar favorites like Clint "Father Goose" Wilson, Soressa Gardner and Susan Cormier, who also directed the video.

Live Music: Holly Burke @ The Libra Room

2011-10-06T10:08:00.001-07:00

Fabulous flutist Holly Burke returns to Commercial Drive with an all-star back-up band tonight, including Bill Runge and Dino DiNicolo. Here's her playing at Falconetti's earlier this year: Catch her playing between 9pm and midnight.

Live Music: Jacqui Brown & John Burton @ The Libra Room

2011-08-15T16:36:00.000-07:00

The ever soulful Jacqui Brown performs with John Burton (of Doug & The Slugs.) Jacqui & John are in the process of recording their first album together.

Thursday, August 18 · 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location	The Libra Room 1608 Commercial Drive Vancouver, BC

Special Event: Summer Dreams Fest "A Child's Vision" Exhibit @ Cafe Deux Soleils

2011-08-02T22:03:00.000-07:00

Children in three age groups (8 -11, 12- 15, 16-18) were asked to tell the organizers of the Summer Dreams Literary Arts festival in poetry or a drawing what their "summer dreams" were.

"The entries should reflect the artist’s or poet’s interpretation of summer," festival Executive Producer, Bonnie Nish, said.

The selected artwork and poems will be displayed for a month at Cafe Deux Soleils. Winners of the poetry and artwork will be present a reception on Sunday August 7th. at 7pm to receive their rewards, talk about their work and give readings. All winners receive a small prize in addition to being a part of the show.

Special Event: Lesbian Landmarks: Historical Walking Tour of Commercial Drive, 1960s-1990s

2011-08-02T13:30:00.000-07:00

Lesbian Landmarks: Historical Walking Tour of Commercial Drive, 1960s-1990s

with Jolene Cumming & Pat Hogan

THU | AUG 4 | 6:30–8:30 PM

Reservations Required: $15
Buy your tickets online!

http://www.queerfilmfestival.ca/content/GUIDED_HISTORY_WALKS/740

**** If you have any problems registering on-line, just phone them, reserve a ticket and pay at the tour. Phone: 604.844.1615

Lesbian Landmarks highlights lesbian and womyn's events, organizations, arts, activism, businesses, celebrations, recreational activities & sports, gathering places, social, legal & political issues of the day, housing, and more along Commercial Drive and in the surrounding neighbourhood. Desert Hearts Western Canadian Premiere at the Van East, International Lesbian Week marches, the incident at Joe’s Cafe, dances at The Odd Fellows Hall, Gay Olympic Women’s Soccer and Josephine’s Full Moon concert are just a few of the dozens of stories told and sites visited.

Jolene Cumming is a local historical interpreter who specializes in the history of early Vancouver women and Stanley Park historical walking tours.

Pat Hogan is a local event organizer and business owner, specializing in producing and fundraising for lesbian/womyn's events, concerts and dance events.

Meeting Location: North-east corner of Victoria Park (Kitchener St & Victoria Dr)

This tour is part of: The Vancouver Queer Film Festival presents Celebrate Queer Vancouver 125. Running July 21 to August 21, this month-long multifaceted Celebration showcases film, visual art, community dialogue and – at the centre of it all – a public art installation to engage and celebrate the dynamic experiences and achievements of Vancouver’s queer communities.

www.queerfilmfestival.ca

Vancouver Queer Film Festival :: GUIDED HISTORY WALKS