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Opening of W2 Media Cafe in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) on Wed Sept 21, 2011
Sid Tan of W2TV writes:
September 21, 2011 is a memorable day. A diverse gathering celebrated the official opening of W2 Media Cafe and the Concrete Park music and break dance sessions.
Many thanks for entertainment to The Hastings Set who provided the music and the Hip Hop and B-Boys breakdancers. Also many thanks to the W2 volunteers, board and staff.
Mayor Gregor Robertson cut the ribbon. Also in attendance were Councillors Ellen Woodsworth, Heather Deal and Andrea Reimer, developer Ian Gillespie and architect Gregory Henriqez. First Nation welcome by ethnobotanist/media artist Cease Wyss while Magnus Thyvold represented the W2 board while Irwin Oostindie was MC.
Below is a video by Sid Tan
Below are videos and photos from AHA MEDIA
With Glowing Hearts – The Movie Theatrical Screening in Vancouver – Sat Sept 24 7pm
Time
24 September · 19:00 – 22:00
Location
SFU Woodward’s
149 W Hastings
Vancouver, British Columbia
Created by:
Jon Ornoy, Andrew Lavigne
More info
It’s the WGH cross-Canada screening series! Here’s your chance to see our little movie up on the big screen in a city near you. Each show will be preceded by a photo display in the the theatre lobby from photographer Kris Krug. After the film stick around for a Q+A with producer Jon Ornoy. Tickets on sale now online (wghvancouver.eventbrite.com), or at the door.
You can watch the trailer at youtube.com/wghthemovie
The social network is replacing the broadcast network as the place where the world gets its news. From the Ukraine to the Mid East and everywhere in between, people are turning on to new ways of tuning in, and joining this emerging media democracy. With Glowing Hearts is a film about Social Media in action; its power to represent, inspire and break down the digital divide.
In February 2010, the Winter Olympics stormed through Vancouver, along with 5,000 international media assigned to cover the Games. At these Games, record numbers of residents, activists and fans used their blogs, video-streaming cellphones and the Internet to connect, engage and tell the story like never before. Centered on an unlikely initiative coming out of the city’s most impoverished and maligned neighborhood to create the Games’ first dedicated Social Media center, the film offers viewers an exclusive glimpse into a potent melding of technology, activism and passion
Below is a photo of Jon Ornoy, Andrew Lavigne, Garvin Snider, April Smith and Irwin Oostindie
Portland Community Dental Clinic’s 10th Anniversary Party in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
10th Anniversary Party on Friday September 16th was a success!
12-3PM, Outside the Clinic at 360 Columbia Street
FREE Hot lunch served! Everyone welcome!
Live Music: Rich Hope and the Evil Doers
March Hare
Dalannah Gail Bowen & the Straight Up
FREE On-the-Spot Cancer Screening
HIV Testing
Dental Consultations
Appointment Booking
Alley Health Fair 2011 on 100 Block Hastings in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
A celebration of healthy living and nutrition in the Downtown Eastside, from hair cuts to HIV testing, from blood pressure to pedal-powered smoothies
The Alley Health Fair wants to increase awareness of healthy living possibilities among DTES residents. Be sure to visit them on Thursday, Sept 15 10AM-2PM
Alley Health Fair
100 Block East Hastings
Food, Acupuncture, Massage, Smoothies, Giveaways, Health Info and Testing!
Concrete Park – a FREE opening event for the W2 Media Cafe in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Concrete Park is a celebration of urban culture taking place indoors in the heart of the Downtown Eastside, reminiscent of old school park jams and hosted by W2 and our friends The Hastings Set. Join us for this special urban event commemorating the offishal opening of W2 Media Cafe.
DJs will play to an open floor for dancers (Hip-hop and B-Boys). There will also be a 1 on 1 open b-boy battle with prizes from Sharks & Hammers, Welcome to East Van, Livestock, W2 Media Cafe, London Drugs, and Beats & Bikes.
City of Vancouver Mayor Gregor is going to drop down for a 6pm ribbon cutting and some delish cake, yummy treats provided by W2 Media Cafe, Cariboo Lager and Salt Spring Coffee Co beverages will be consumed, and shwag given out.
This is a free event and an open invite to the Downtown Eastside and Downtown communities.
Come join us in helping celebrate the opening of the W2 Media Cafe!!!
FREE event
All Ages
5- 9 pm
Woodwards Atrium
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