The Rogue Folk Club presents David Francey

Date of event Sunday October 27th, 8pm
Location of event St James Hall 3214 West 10th Ave, Kitsilano

Fourteen years ago at the age of 45, Francey began an astonishing journey from manual labourer to award-winning folk troubadour – renowned for writing with heart-wrenching honesty about the struggles of the poor and working class. His new album reflects his own journey through a period of struggle.
 “The lesson learned,” he says, “was to celebrate every day spent on this side of the soil and to keep marching no matter what comes our way.”

That spirit of perseverance bursts from each song on the album, from the opening track “Rain” about the failure and rebirth of love to the bittersweet hymn “So Say We All.” Capturing the dark times as well as life’s shining moments, the album is a perfect acoustic showcase of what makes Francey’s songwriting so special. Poetic and fearless, Francey draws from his own experiences, delving into his recent depression and singing about his colourful times on the road.

These remarkable songs are brought to life by Francey’s first-rate touring band – guitarist Mark Westberg, guitarist/banjo-picker Chris Coole and celebrated Maritime multi-instrumentalist Darren McMullen. Capturing their raw energy and musicianship, producer Ken Friesen recorded the band live at Signal Path Studio in Almonte, Ontario. Keeping it all close to home, Francey also brought in his son Colin to play drums and invited fellow Ontario artist Tannis Slimmon to sing harmonies.

www.davidfrancey.com

http://www.roguefolk.bc.ca/concerts/ev13102720

9th Annual west side business awards

Date of event Thurs. Oct. 24, 6-10pm
Location of event UBC Golf Club
 

Meet  successful business owners at the 9th Annual Business Awards of Distinction Gala.

Keynote speaker, Chip Wilson, Lululemon Founder. Opening remarks by Hon. Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Small Business.  Network with Chamber directors , VIP guests such as US Consul General Anne Callaghan, Andrew Wilkinson, Minister of Technology, Innovation & Citizens' Services, at this sell-out event.  Includes live jazz, fine wines, gourmet appetizers, silent auction & celebrity MC, Tammy Moyer (News 1130).

Register at www.kitsilanochamber.com. P.604-731-4454

Thurs. Oct. 24, 6-10pm

At, UBC Golf Club

Members:  $75,  Member plus Guest $120, Future Members: $85

Halloween in the Forest

Date of event Saturday, October 26, 2013
Location of event Surrey Nature Centre
 

Have some Halloween fun in our pumpkin patch and carve your own pumpkin. Meet creatures of the forest and catch a glimpse of the Forest Fairy. Create a spooky craft and enjoy Halloween treats. Join in the costume contest at noon! This outdoor event is perfect for families with small children.

Cost: $7 per child

Drop-in, rain or shine

Location: Surrey Nature Centre

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Contact: 604-502-6065 [email protected]

Category: Kids and Family Parks and Environment

Town Centre: North Surrey

North Shore Women's Centre 40th Anniversary Gala

Date of event Saturday, October 19
Location of event Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art

We would like to warmly invite you to the NSWC 40th Anniversary Fundraising Gala: Celebrating 40 years of women supporting women. Please join us at the stunning new Gordon Smith Gallery and enjoy local wine, cheese and chocolate. There will also be live music, a silent auction and amazing prizes!
Sat, October 19th, 2013, 7pm – 10pm
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, 2121 Lonsdale Avenue, North Van
*Free underground parking available

Tickets are on sale now! There are a few ways to purchase tickets:
Call us at 604-984-6009. We take VISA over the phone
Buy tickets online (additional fees apply)
Or come in to the Centre and pay by cheque or cash

http://www.northshorewomen.ca

411 Seniors 5th ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR

Date of event November 8, 2013
Location of event 704 – 333 Terminal Avenue
 

411 Seniors Centre Society

#704-333 Terminal Avenue,

Vancouver, BC V6C 4A1

604 684 8171

www.411seniors.bc.ca

5^th ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR

7^th Floor, 333 Terminal Ave

Friday, November 8, 10-2PM

FEATURING Artwork from the Draw & Paint Program

Afghan Quilt Draw Tickets $2 each/ 3 for $5

Benefit for the 411 Seniors Centre

Wild Things

Date of event Saturday October 26
Location of event Richmond Nature Park

Walk a trail lit by hundreds of jack-o-lanterns as mischievous raccoons, a friendly bear and other Wild Things emerge from the forest to share their stories at this year’s Halloween-inspired event at the Richmond Nature Park. Drop by this theatrical outdoor event any time between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 and be prepared for a perfect mix of slightly spooky fun and interesting nature facts. The night includes an encounter with Griselda, the Nature Park’s resident witch, face painting, storytelling, a children’s craft area and an opportunity to buy your Halloween pumpkin. Enjoy some popcorn or a cup of hot chocolate while you meet the wild creatures that will come out of the woods for the evening.   Admission for this event is free for those two years and younger, $2 for children three to 12 years old, $3 for adults, or $10 for families. The admission fee supports the Richmond Nature Park Society’s nature education programs such as ‘Nature In Your Neighbourhood’, a free travelling exhibit that teaches people about wildlife that may be encountered in the community and how to be a good neighbour to them.  

Wild Things is suitable for all ages, but an adult must accompany children. Flashlights and costumes are optional. Please dress appropriately for the weather as the event is held rain or shine. The Richmond Nature Park is located at 11851 Westminster Highway, at No. 5 Road.

Deathly Hallowsween Tournament

Date of event October 26, 2013
Location of event Killarney Park, 6205 Kerr St, Vancouver

UBC Quidditch invites you to the Deathly Hallowsween Quidditch Tournament. Come out and watch this fun, fast-paced sport brought to life. There’s something for everyone at this free family event, whether you are a sports enthusiast, a Harry Potter fan, or anything in between. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Bring a lawn chair or similar. Rain or shine. Saturday October 26th. 10:00am to 5:00pm. Killarney Park, 6205 Kerr St, Vancouver

In The House Performance Series: Synesthesia

Date of event Tues, November 5, 2013
Location of event 4084 MacDonald Ave, Burnaby
 

Join us on November 5th for Synesthesia! It’s a sensory experience to feed the body and soul. Experience what it means to remove one sense and heighten the others or to interpret one sense as another. Get ready to feel your way through good vibrations, and tune your eyes to the movements of stunning performances.

In collaboration with Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion, In the House Festival brings you The Performance Series. A night of art, music, and amazing performance all in the comfort and intimacy of someone's home! Living rooms all over Burnaby will be bursting with community and culture!

Date: November 5, 2013
Time: Doors 6:30pm/Show 7pm
Tickets: Adults $18/Kids $15
For tickets visit: http://performanceseries.brownpapertickets.com/
or call 604-874-9325

**Please note: This Performance Series event location is not wheelchair accessible. Check our website for event locations that are wheelchair accessible www.inthehousefestival.com

Performers:

Paula Skimin: Paula Skimin is a multifaceted dancer, choreographer, adjudicator and dance educator trained in jazz, ballet and tap. She founded the Toronto based tap dance company Turn On The Tap in 1997. As artistic director Paula produced many productions featuring original scores, collaborating with various mediums fusing her art form making her a progressive performance artist. Her teaching has reached dancers throughout Canada and the US. She has worked as a Principal Artist with Learning Through The Arts, an education program associated with the Royal Conservatory of Music, a ten year faculty member at Sheridan College in the Musical Theatre Program, with SERC a research centre for creative aging, and taught workshops at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education associated with the University of Toronto. Paula now lives in Vancouver BC and can currently be found teaching at The Rhythm Room. 

Sacha Levin + Ron Stelting: Sacha Levin is a percussionist who has shared the stage with artists such as Julian Marley, Ron Sexsmith, Sal Fererras, Pepe Danza, and many more. Sacha is in demand as a gigging and recording musician, works with some of Vancouver’s top musicians, and has toured and performed at festivals and concerts throughout Canada and the U.S. Some of the groups she has worked with include the action drumming group SWARM, Language Of Rhythm, Drum Cafe BC and Kathara (with whom she recently received the Distinguished Dance Group Award from Writers International Network of Canada). When not performing with acts like these, she freelances as a dance accompanist and instructor, working for organizations such as Arts Umbrella and the Shadbolt Centre. Ron Stelting continues to facilitate rhythm events, play all kinds of great gigs and accompany contemporary and African dance class. He has been accompanying dance classes for over 20 years and is on staff at Simon Fraser University. He has been facilitating rhythm events since 1997. Ron is one of the founders of Vancouver Rhythm and Dance. Some highlights from the last year include the Deepak Chopra drum circle in Whistler, World Urban Fest and The Winter Solstice procession. www.sachalevin.com, www.yogadrum.ca

Dianna David: This self-taught dancer expresses her genius through movement storytelling, creating one-acts, full length solo shows and customized pieces with underlying messages for self-empowerment and delight. Whether it’s performing or teaching, she promotes the “Yes, I can too” attitude. She has become a well recognizable artist in Vancouver’s entertainment industry, pushing the limits of innovative performance that can reach a universal audience in a unique and creative way by fusing traditional techniques with simple modern technology. Her style is “Classically Quirky with an Urban Twist”. She has seamlessly embodied the humility of her Filipino upbringing, the explosive moves from her Hip Hop dance, the exquisite control of mime traditions, and the connective vulnerability of clown. Her style sleeks impact through simplicity, expressing messages that allow the audience to take home new perspectives of life like “Save the last dance…for you”, or “To Think is to Create”, or “Take a Closer Look”. She has been invited to perform for the Performance Mix Festival in New York, Toronto’s Lunacy Cabaret, Edmonton Street Performers Festival as well as local events such as Cirque du Soleil’s Opening Gala, Tomorrow Collective’s Brief Encounters 9 and 11; the lead clown for several company productions such as Inner Ring Circus’ touring show BOUNCE; as well as commissioned acts Cirque du Chocolat for Microsoft, and performances on the Giant Piano for Telus World of Science’s Disney exhibit. Dianna is a 5 year vetran improvisor at The Bobbers weekly Improv show Tops and Bottoms, successfully enthralling the audience with her physical comedy. www.diannadavid.ca

Starsha Battrick: Starsha is a painter, photographer, and performer rolled into one squishy jack of all trades. She loves to learn new creative activities, and is always in the process of picking up new skills and expanding the ones she’s already got.

Wild Mushroom Show

Date of event Sunday, November 3, 2013
Location of event Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, V6X 1B4
 

If you're curious about mushrooms, you should plan to attend the Wild Mushroom Show at Richmond Nature Park on Sunday, November 3 from 11am – 4pm. You will discover local autumn fungi, satisfy your curiosity and discover the risks of sampling wild fungi. Admission is by donation, with proceeds supporting nature education programs.

Presented by the Vancouver Mycological Society, the show features knowledgeable members of the organization educating residents about mushrooms in local parks and gardens. Residents are encouraged to bring in mystery mushrooms for identification. The public will also learn which local mushrooms are not safe for pets outside on their daily outings.

Notes of Justice In The House Peformance Series

Date of event Thursday, December 5, 2013
Location of event 5155 Carson Street, Burnaby
 

On December 5^th get ready to explore the lyrical side of music at Notes of Justice. This is the third show of the much loved In the House Performance Series. Presented by In the House Festival, in collaboration with Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion, each amazing show takes place in the comfort and intimacy of someone’s home. Living rooms all over Burnaby will be bursting with culture and community!

Notes of Justice

Music is one of the strongest mediums through which to get ones voice heard. Come explore how different genres of music including Reggae, hip hop and folk address various issues of social justice.

Date: Thursday, December 5
Time: Doors at 6:30, Show at 7
Address: 5155 Carson St., Burnaby
Tickets: $18 adult / $15 kids

Tickets can be purchased online: http://performanceseries.brownpapertickets.com/
Or get your tickets by phone: 604-874-9325

Performers:

Kate Reid: When Kate Reid shouts “all aboard,” she’s not kidding. Reid refined her whipsmart songwriting and warm, wise-cracking stage persona while recording and touring behind three previously released, critically acclaimed independent albums – Comin’ Alive (2006), I’m Just Warming Up (2009) and Doing it for the Chicks (2011) Hundreds of shows and festival dates since 2006 have earned the firebrand singer, songwriter, activist and educator a grassroots fan base drawn from every imaginable shade of the rainbow spectrum – proudly bent, comfortably straight and all flavors in between. Audiences respond with laughs, tears of recognition and lovingly fierce solidarity to a repertoire of originals that range from favorites like “Captain Cupcake and the Cambie Hotel”, “Co-op Girlz” and “Closet Femme” and “The Only Dyke at the Open Mic” to open-hearted, deeply affecting numbers about the often hard road walked by those healing from difficult life experiences and staying true to their unique identities. Reid’s fourth album, and her first for families, children and youth, carries her passion for inclusivity coast-to-coast on an express route to generation next. Queer Across Canada’s collection of groundbreaking tracks traverse a wide landscape of family scenarios as it sensitively addresses (with rootsy rock’n’roll verve) such contemporary realities as surrogate moms, donor dads, same-sex parents, out-of-the-closet fathers, blended families and queer-curious siblings. www.katereid.com

Fredlocks Asher & The Ultra Flex Crew: Fredlocks Asher & The Ultra Flex Crew has released a variety of musically diverse reggae albums, including Wisdom, Dub Life, Ultra Flex Volume one, and More Loving. He is now set to release two full length solo album this year “Race the Final Frontier” and “Ultra Flex Volume Two” Now available on itunes as of Feb 2013. “Some imitate while others create”, Fredlocks Asher & The Ultra Flex Crew have been creating new cutting edge reggae for a life time. Fredlocks is an original Jamaican reggae artist, performing the full spectrum of this art form, including all the sub-genres of Dancehall, Dub, Electronica, Lovers Rock, Jungle, and Roots Rock Reggae.

 Chief Rock: Twelve years ago in the dingy reaches of Canada’s most industrialized centre, Chief Rock began his performing career. What was once a sprawling Iroquoi heartland of the Six Nations, Hamilton now seems the most unlikely setting to re-cultivate the trampled Native culture… but this hasn’t stopped Rock from dawning his head dress. Chief Rock joined the Kanata Native Dance Theater where he mastered, not only 4 different styles of traditional Native dance, but also stage awareness and physical ‘storytelling’. Shortly thereafter the internationally renowned Red Thunder dance group invited him to join their tour. Chief Rock has also danced in three music videos for EMI, including Tom Cochraine’s “I Wonder” and Susan Aglukhark “One Hand Turns Another.” Long before he had dawned the traditional beads and feathers, Rock was scuffing his sneakers as a B-Boy. His current mission is to spread a message with his voice. Chief Rock writes and produces all of his own material, mixes, masters and records in Purple Ku$H Studioz. He was nominated for a Native American Music Award, in the Best Rap/Hip Hop category and his clever blend of traditional Native culture with the hottest contemporary musical genre could easily be the new combination to catch the attention of today’s young people.