BC BuzZ: The Art We Are
Recently BC BuzZ got to hit the road and venture to the Thompson Okanagan and into the Loop, Kamloops that is. Enjoying everything from a successful film festival (KFF) to eating and drinking good at great spots like Felix on 5th and The Noble Pig as well as hitting up one of our fave spots in town and kicking it back with the locals at The Art We Are! Totally BuzZ’d every time we head into Kamloops as the one spot that mixes art, music and really good natural food is always open for business with open arms. Next time you are in the Loop, follow your senses and explore The Art We Are!
A fun family theatre event featuring young performers from Vancouver’s eastside
Saturday, June 2nd – 2pm & 7pm at The Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre
WONDERLAND features 26 young performers, ages 8 – 12, who have worked together to create a show for their friends, family and community. WONDERLAND, a modern spin in the tradition of pantomime, combines audience interaction,music, comedy and dance, and is suitable for audiences from the very young to the young at heart. The play is directed by Paul Belanger, and features sets by Mark Pilon, musical direction by Erin Aubrey, choreography by Kat Single-Dain and costumes by Jodi Jacyk (The Playhouse).
Tickets available here
About Project Limelight:
Project Limelight is offered at no cost to participants and is open to young people aged 8 to 15 in the DTES and surrounding areas. The first month is spent learning skills, techniques andforms of expression, including clowning, creative writing, voice work, movement and improvisation. The following three months are spent rehearsing a full-length theatrical production, leading up to a final performance on a community stage, giving participants the opportunity to showcase everythingthey have accomplished.
Project Limelight works with creative professionals who want to pass their skills and their passion on to the next generation by creating a fun-filled environment that inspires kids to express themselves. The focus at Project Limelight is on enthusiasm and passion, and the vision is to create a community of support for young people as they make their way through their most formative years.
Project Limelight operates with the support of Strathcona Community Centre, The Fei and Milton Wong Theatre, SFU’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement and other generous sponsors.
Well one of our faves is back on BC BuzZ, Darcy Michael is back with a brand new DVD “One Skinny Bitch”, a national tour and he’s back a few pounds lighter! We are BuzZ’d to show all the support we can and let you know how you can support one of Canada’s funniest! Darcy’s new DVD is officially on-sale today and only costs $3.00……yes that’s right only Three Bucks! That’s two dollars less than Louis CK’s DVD and hell Darcy is better looking (he’d probably agree not by much). You can’t lose with a deal like that, plus you get a free audio recording. Go to: http://shopdarcymichael.com to buy it now and support your local comics!
Check out Darcy in a comedy club near you: http://darcymichael.com/site/tour
Thank you to all that voted for BC BuzZ to win a “Coastie” at the West Coast Social Media Awards! We finished in 2nd place and have moved on to the finals where a panel of judges will make the final decision as to who reigns supreme as the best blog in BC! For anyone interested in attending the evening or if you are interested in attending the full 2 day Social Media Camp in Victoria, tickets are still available. Details at www.socialmediacamp.ca.
BC BuzZ: Talent Time’s Paul Anthony
You may turn on the telly tonight and see such talent shows as American Idle, The Voice, X-Factor or Canada’s Got Talent, all of which showcase one talent or another….sometimes no talent. But nothing can hold a candle to BC’s best talent show that has been going strong for 4 years, Paul Anthony’s Talent Time! Hosted by Vancouver’s Paul Anthony the show is held at Biltmore Cabaret once a month and showcases the best in local talent sprinkled with some national & international entertainers, comics & more! Be sure to check out the last show of the season Wednesday May 2nd at 9pm, details at www.talenttime.tv.
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
With more than 100 films, 72 screenings, 5 venues, 6 world premieres and the first ever digital interactive film to open the festival, DOXA is committed to breaking new ground in documentary presentation. The festivalʼs Opening and Closing films are engaged with systems of surveillance, and technology. From the life of a grizzly bear documented in more than a million motion captured images in BEAR 71, to the call for freedom issued by artist/activist Ai Weiwei via his twitter account in AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY, lived experience is increasingly mediated through the lens of technology. As usual the buffet of great films is too big to mention all, but some of our faves to watch are:
From May 4-13, this years DOXA festival is sure to bring out the best in docs as Western Canada’s largest documentary film festival. Tickets are on sale now and already some shows are sold out, so don’t wait, buy your tickets now!
BC BuzZ got to step into the cage with Canadian MMA & Muay Thai Champion Paul “The Mauler” Lazenby to discover the growing sport of Mixed Martial Arts in the world and right here in our backyard of British Columbia.
BC BuzZ wants to stress that we are not biased towards any martial arts school, organization or fighter, what we are is all about celebrating the sport of mixed martial arts in our great province. For all the schools, fight organizations and martial artists we bid you only the best for years to come and hope the sport grows bigger and better each year.
Support Your Local Martial Arts!
The Launch of Live at Squamish 2012
Well we couldn’t be more BuzZ’d to share the great news that Live at Squamish is back for a 3rd fabulous summer. Last night fans of BC bands The Matinee & Current Swell got a taste of whats to come with a Live at Squamish line-up announcement and a hump-day rock show at The Commodore (see the launch video below that was played for the crowd).
Once again British Columbians will camp out, chill out and rock out under the Chief from August 24 - 26. This year’s festival includes: The Tragically Hip, City and Colour, Chromeo, Mother Mother & More! Plus a fest wouldn’t be a fest without some fun. Add a silent disco, some glamping (yes thats glamour-camping), an artisan village, food galour and the list goes on and on. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now, with the rest on sale to the general public as of April 13. Check out full details of Live at Squamish on their website www.liveatsquamish.com and keep your eye on BC BuzZ for all updates…….see you at the Chief!
BC BuzZ is proud to support HANDSUP! A night to raise a glass, raise awareness and raise your hands in support for girls affected by gender violence in Kenya. This is the first fundraising event by VanCity’s Camera’s 4 Change organization which is an arts based program that educates and provides skills to individuals in photography, videography and storytelling. Giving a voice to those that may not otherwise have one.
HANDSUP! takes place on Thursday April 19th at the old Boneta Restaurant at 1 West Cordova from 7pm-9:30pm. Expect a night of wine, art & entertainment including the soulful sounds of Rio By Night, the delicious delights of Roaming Dragon and a auction including art from some of VanCity’s best!
Support Your Local Charitable Organizations!
Tickets are $25 and available NOW!
Well the BuzZ is already in the air, and we cannot wait for the Launch of Live at Squamish on April 4th at the Commodore Ballroom! Tickets are on sale now (Code: Squamish) and are only $15.05 with taxes. Purchase tix here. Kicking off the party are BC’s own THE MATINEE & CURRENT SWELL. If you need a reminder of how great Live at Squamish was last year, take a peek at our episode we shot:
