Coastal First Nations Dance Festival
Produced by the Dancers of Damelahamid in partnership with the UBC Museum of Anthropology
Until Sunday, March 8 (See web link for events schedule)
The UBC Museum of Anthropology: 6393 NW Marine Drive in Vancouver
Price $20-25
This festival is a celebration of the stories, songs and dances of the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast of North America. Participating groups come from British Columbia, the Yukon, Alaska and Washington including artists from the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Kwakwakawakw, Gitxsan, Tsimshian, Nisga'a, Haida, Tagish and Tlingit Nations. There are also international guests from abroad.
The event is hosted by the Dancers of Damelahamid. This group is a professional Aboriginal dance company from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia. The Gitxsan, or ‘people of the river of mists have inspire a compelling performance, celebrating the diversity and time depth of the many beautiful Indigenous cultures across Canada.
Visit to find out more information and to view the different times and events
http://damelahamid.ca/coastal-dance-festival/program/
Ring of Fire Review: Chemainus Theatre Cashing in Johnny Cash.
Playing throughout March until April 11 at the Chemainus Theatre:
9737 Chemainus Road Chemainus, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC, the Chemainus Theatre Festival features some of the finest performers and performances on Vancouver Island and across the country!
Johnny Cash’s story is one of a country music legend featuring more than 30 hit songs matched with narrated insights that give you the scoop on the man; the legend.
The performance was conceived by William Meade and created by Richard Maltby Jr. and it is much more than a biography or collection of Cash’s songs.
The story follow’s Cash’s travels from growing up on a farm, to meeting June Carter and falling into the "Ring of Fire". Other songs are:"Five Feet High and Rising", "Daddy Sang Base", "I Walk the Line", "I've Been Everywhere"
The Chemainus Theatre Festival is a non-profit society that runs different plays and performances throughout the year. Also onsite is a gift shop, and a dining room.
For more info, visit:
http://chemainustheatrefestival.ca/ring-of-fire-review-chemainus-theatre-cashing-in-2/
IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships
This event has multiple dates and locations
Running March 1 through March 10
Located at Panorama Mountain Resort near Radium Hot Springs
Free to Spectate
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing World Championships is the first event of its kind to be held in Canada for either alpine or para-alpine skiing. Over the ten days, athletes from over 30 countries will compete in five para-alpine disciplines (Downhill, Super G, Super Combined, Giant Slalom & Slalom)
The IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships, along with the Winter Paralympic Games are the most prestigious level of international competition in Paralympic Alpine Skiing.
Event Schedule:
March 2 & 3 – Downhill Training on Roller Coaster
March 4 – Downhill Race
March 5 – Super-G Race
March 7 – Super-Combined Race
March 8 – Giant Slalom Race
March 10 – Slalom Race, Closing Ceremony
For further details, visit:
http://www.panoramaresort.com/event-details/index.cfm?eID=17&occID=3770
Gung Hay Fat Choi! Happy New Year!
Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade
Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Chinatown, Vancouver
Commencing at 11 am and running for about 2.5 hours.
The year of the sheep or ram; this is the 8th year in the 12-year calendar. These animals are usually regarded as auspicious in the Chinese community and so the coming year is meant to be full of promise and prosperity.
This red-letter-day in Vancouver’s Chinatown will feature lion dances marching bands, martial arts performances and more. There is a 1.3-km parade route on which many of the festivities will take place. Over 3,000 people from various community and cultural groups are planning on participating and there are expected to be 50,000-some spectators.
The Chinese Lunar New Year isn't just a traditional festival for the Chinese; it's also the traditional New Year mark for Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. For multicultural Vancouver, The Lunar New Year is a huge celebration!
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/02/vancouver-chinese-new-year-parade-2015/
BC Home and Garden Show
February 18-22, 2015 in BC Place Stadium
The BC Home and Garden Show displays a vast realm of information on everything from how to plant daffodils to building a new sun deck or creating delectable four-course meal. There are a variety of shows and exhibits from which to cull information and ideas to spruce up the old homestead and garden.
Featuring in this year’s exhibits are celebrities in the home and garden world including: Bryan Baeumler of HGTV’s Leave it to Bryan program, Janette Ewen--leading editor of design and lifestyle publications (House and Home, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine and Chocolat), and Todd Talbot of Love It or List It Vancouver, a Vancouver Real Estate Program. There are over 425 registered exhibits at this years events
Wednesday, February 18th: 4 pm – 9 pm
Thursday, February 19th: Noon – 9 pm
Friday, February 20th: Noon – 9 pm
Saturday, February 21st: 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday, February 22nd: 10 am – 6 pm
http://www.bchomeandgardenshow.com
Heritage Week Walking Tour:
Granville Street – Then and Now
Saturday, 21 February 2015 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Starting on the southwest corner of Granville Street and West Georgia Street
Cost: $15; Heritage Vancouver Members $10
“On Wednesday, May 15, 1886, Lauchlan Hamilton, a City of Vancouver Aldermen and the CPR Land Commissioner began to stake out and survey what would become Granville Street.”
Michael Gordon, historian and senior planner for Downtown Vancouver, will lead the exploration of Granville Street and discuss the historical evolution of the area.
Learn of one of Vancouver’s first “high streets,” the first two Hotel Vancouvers and the famous Parr and Fee buildings.
Discussion will also include current roles of the street as a transit hub, a shopping street, an office, hotel and entertainment district and cultural mecca.
http://www.heritagevancouver.org/