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.
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!
Join The Vancouver Aquarium at Vancouver’s premiere gala!
Night at the Aquarium is the signature fundraising gala of the Vancouver Aquarium. No other gala offers such an extraordinary facility and atmosphere as this. Every year the Vancouver Aquarium welcomes more than 550 of the city’s corporate and philanthropic leaders for an evening of great wine, delicious food, live music and a spectacular array of items in their live and silent auctions.
100% of event proceeds directly support Vancouver Aquarium programs in research, conservation and education. http://www.nightattheaquarium.org
Night at the Aquarium:
Thursday, June 21, 2012, 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m at the Vancouver Aquarium
Gala Ticket Price: $250
On January 24th BC BuzZ got the opportunity to Taste BC…..literally!
Liberty Wine Merchant for the 18th year hosted over 500 thirsty & hungry guests at the Four Seasons Hotel in VanCity to devour drinks & food from British Columbia’s best wineries, breweries, restaurants & more!
From Okanagan Falls’ Blasted Church to Creston BC’s Baillie-Grohman to Yaletown’s (and our fave) Rodney’s Oyster House, BC’s best was showcased to its fullest.
Since the event launched, Taste BC has raised over $186,000 to benefit BC Children’s Hospital’s Oak Tree Clinic, including $15,000 from this years Taste BC.
Well it’s festival season again and the season kicks off with the 27th Annual Vancouver International Fringe Festival. With over 85 productions, more than 700 performances, shows on Granville Island, East Van & beyond, forums, workshops and The Pick of the Fringe (Sept 21-25), this year’s fest is its biggest and best yet! As one performer said “the circus is in town, now get out and enjoy it”…we couldn’t agree more. BC BuzZ had the opportunity to fringe it up with its Grand Poobah/Executive Director David Jordan and we take you behind the scenes for two fantastic shows, Alley Theatre’s LOST IN PLACE and Circus Maximus Players NIGHT OF THE B-MOVIE.
vancouverfringe.com
