October | 2009 | AHA Media

Al Tkatch of AHA MEDIA speaks on Errol Flynn’s 50th Anniversary of Death where Errol Flynn passed away in the West End of Vancouver, B.C., Canada on Oct 14, 1959

October 13, 2009 ahamedia 1 comment

In the following photos Al Tkatch stand in front of 1310 Burnaby Street in the West End of Vancouver where Errol Flynn passed away on October 14, 1959, 50 years ago!

In the next 2 videos, Al Tkatch of AHA MEDIA speaks on Errol Flynn’s 50th Anniversary of Death where Errol Flynn passed away in the West End of Vancouver, B.C., Canada on Oct 14, 1959.

This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

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Errol Flynn was visiting Vancouver in the hopes of selling his sailboat – The Zaca

Below is a photo of Al Tkatch’s collection of Errol Flynn’s movies and books

With thanks to http://www.warriorfilmmakers.com/errolflynn/flynn/index.html

Categories: AHA Media, Al Tkatch, April Smith, Citizen Journalism, Culture, Downtown, Hyper Local Citizen Journalism, Media Coverage, Mobile Cameraphone Film and Video, Mobile Media Production, New Media, Nokia N95, Social Media, Twitter, Vancouver, Vancouver Downtown Eastside

Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA is very proud to be an Honourable Mention Winner of 2009 Hope in Shadows Downtown Eastside Photography Contest

October 13, 2009 ahamedia 1 comment

In the following photos and video, Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA is proud to be a Honorable Mention Winner in 2000 Hope In Shadows Downtown Eastside Photography Contest.

Peter Davies is very happy to be among the winners! Libby Davies – MP for Vancouver East congratulated him with a certificate.

In the Hope In Shadows Contest, there were 200 cameras given out and 27 exposures – 5400 photos were taken of the community in 3 days!

http://www.hopeinshadows.com

http://www.pivotlegal.org

Hendrik Beune, Director of AHA MEDIA will be selling the 2010 Hope In Shadows Calendar and Book this year. Please contact Hendrik directly at his email HendrikBeune@gmail.com or on his cell 778 – 869 – 2040

Categories: AHA Media, April Smith, Community Engagement, Downtown Eastside, DTES, Hastings Street, Hendrik Beune, Mobile Cameraphone Film and Video, Mobile Media Production, New Media, Nokia N95, Peter Davies, Social Media, Twitter, Vancouver, Vancouver Downtown Eastside

Rockafellas – Sean Michaels and Al Tkatch of AHA MEDIA play classic rock at Kennedy’s Pub in Delta, B.C.

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Rockafellas – Sean Michaels and Al Tkatch of AHA MEDIA play classic rock at Kennedy’s Pub in Delta, B.C.

http://www.rockafellasduo.wordpress.com

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In this video, Rockafellas – ( Sean Michaels and Al Tkatch ) plays Hurts So Good at Kennedy’s Pub in Delta, B.C.

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In this video, Rockafellas – ( Sean Michaels and Al Tkatch ) plays New Orleans at Kennedy’s Pub in Delta, B.C.

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In this video, Rockafellas – ( Sean Michaels and Al Tkatch ) plays White Wedding at Kennedy’s Pub in Delta, B.C.

Categories: AHA Media, Al Tkatch, April Smith, Citizen Journalism, Community Engagement, Guitarist, Mobile Cameraphone Film and Video, Mobile Media Production, Music, Musician, New Media, Nokia N95, Social Media, Twitter

Prime Time Chicken to open up near Main and Hastings in Vancouver

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A new location of Prime Time Chicken will be opening up at 416 Main near Hastings in Vancouver.

Below is a photo of the new Prime Time Chicken taken on the corner across the street ( yellow awning )

Categories: AHA Media, April Smith, Citizen Journalism, Downtown Eastside, DTES, Hastings Street, Hyper Local Citizen Journalism, Main Street, Mobile Cameraphone Film and Video, New Media, Social Media, Twitter, Vancouver, Vancouver Downtown Eastside, Women

AHA MEDIA attended the Soccer Showdown of the Year between Portland FC and Team Vancouver

October 10, 2009 ahamedia 1 comment

AHA MEDIA attended the Soccer Showdown of the Year between Portland FC and Team Vancouver!

This was a friendly soccer match between Downtown Eastside residents from the PHS run shelter at New Fountain and Mayor and City Council! Both teams played extremely well!

For the full article, please see Vancouver Observer

http://www.vancouverobserver.com/politics/2009/10/10/vancouver-council-and-mayor-lose-soccer-against-downtown-eastsiders

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Below is a photo of Mayor Gregor Robertson and Liz Evans, Executive Director of PHS, sharing a laugh!