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W2 Belongs 2 Me Community Meeting at La Casita Restaurant in Vancouver
A Happy New Year W2 Belong 2 Me Community Meeting at La Casita Restaurant in Vancouver
Culture spaces in Vancouver are under attack. Let’s get together to shake down some ideas, build bridges to unite the arts community in the face of gentrification, and shake it on the dance floor with Dunks (http://thefunkhunters.com/), Willisist + Eradik (http://Shahdjs.com/), and DJ Don Chow!
Door proceeds support the #W2Belongs2Me Legal Fund! Support a community-run project that needs our love right now as they push back a City eviction notice. With the closure of the Waldorf as we know it, come out and show some love for Vancouver’s independent culture spaces.
ENTRY: Roll 2 Dice for cover – roll a 12, get in free!
SCHEDULE:
-8pm VANCITY CULTURAL SURVIVAL – Panel on what can be done for 3 key Vancouver independent culture spaces, wth panelists and discussion.
-9:30pm ART’S BIRTHDAY – Come for the cake! It’s an annual global celebration on Jan 17 recognizing the birth of art! Hosted by DJ Don Chow (http://www.facebook.com/teahousemusic).
-10:30-2:15am DICE SPECIAL hosted by Dunks (http://thefunkhunters.com/) with special guests Willisist + Eradik (http://Shahdjs.com/), Don Chow ++ More
THE PLAN:
We get things started at 8pm with a Panel Discussion on Vancouver’s Cultural Spaces, and we’ve invited experts on the subject to talk about The Red Gate (proposed new home on Industrial), W2’s struggle for respect in the Woodward’s complex, and The Waldorf Hotel’s sell-off by their landlord to Solarra developer. What can be done to support these vital Vancity cultural institutions, and where to from here more united!
This is followed by a birthday party! And on this sombre information and ideas-generating night, we’re not just celebrating any old birthday party – it’s Art’s Birthday! Performances from a variety of older and newer Vancouver legends provoking #NoFunCity by showing how critical emergent and dynamic culture is, the people and spaces.
Then the evening goes off the hook with the Waldorf’s Thursday night full of funk and funk-inspired beats from a cast of Vancouver DJs and cultural promoters who contribute to Vancouver’s dynamic arts community. Hosted by Dunks.
OTHER ART’S BIRTHDAY EVENTS ON JAN 17:
http://transmissionarts.org/event/2p9vqb
http://arsacustica.wordpress.com/
http://www.banffcentre.ca/event/6008/arts-birthday-party/?d=2013-01-17+21%3A00&r=120
OTHER LINKS:
http://www.creativetechnology.org/events/dice-waldorf-fundraiser-for-w2belongs2me
#W2Belongs2Me video: http://youtu.be/S1Orpu6Vjn4
http://www.cbc.ca/onthecoast/episodes/2013/01/09/east-vans-waldorf-hotel-closes-1/
http://www.change.org/petitions/gregor-robertson-deny-rezoning-of-the-waldorf-hotel-site-to-condo-development#share
Community Co-Researcher Introductory Training Workshop with Our Place and UBC in Vancouver
A one day workshop for Community Co-Researchers. The workshop provided an introduction to ethical issues in the conduct of research, provided and overview of selected research methods that can be used to explore questions of interest to communities & discussed points of community engagement in the research process. The workshop is one activity associated with the community based research study titled: “Health & Human Rights: A Pilot Study to Inform the Development of a Medical Legal Partnership”. The research is funded through The Vancouver Foundation Community Grants Programe.
Judith Lyman, PhD, RN, Professor, UBC School of Nursing
AHA MEDIA celebrates New Year 2013 with pink champagne in Vancouver
Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA celebrates New Year 2013 with popping pink champagne in Vancouver! 🙂
W2 Lights NYE 2013 by Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival at Korean Community Centre in Vancouver
Bring in 2013 with #W2Belongs2Me friends at one of Vancouver’s best annual NYE celebrations. Some of the west coast’s most innovative live electronic artists, media arts, and progressive community vibe. We are celebrating an inclusive, creative, cross-cultural Vancouver! We will be together this New Year’s Eve – together because we cherish our friends and honour the community that nurtures and rewards us.
Spread the word — W2 LIGHTS NYE 2013
Invite your Facebook friends! http://www.facebook.com/events/500924206594289/?fref=ts
W2 Lights NYE is a grassroots institution, selling out in advance each year. We’ve scaled it intimate with a spectacular celebration of lights, music + friends. 2013 programming themes present female chanteuses, digital Indigenous, cumbia, and future bass music. A diverse mix showcasing what a unified Vancouver community is all about.
Proceeds from tonight’s event help our innovative and inclusive community grow strong. Thank you for dancing with your feet — or acting with intentions.
LIMITED CAPACITY WITH OUR NEW VENUE — TICKETS SELLING — ONLINE SAVE $20-30 DON’T SLACK! http://www.ticketzone.com/wafform.aspx?_act=eventview&_pky=150064
W2 Lights NYE is a production of InDigital and VIMAF. We’re located in tha hood! EARLY Show starts 9:00pm—LATE
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Grenier (DJG)
Kinnie Starr
Lido Pimienta
Wepa!
Skookum Soundsystem
Self Evident
Taal Mala
Tank Gyal
Ostwelve
Dubconscious
Take 5
HxdB
Paola
Barlee
Bastet
Krusha
Fritz the Cat
Aversive
Decipher
MukLuk
Annashay
Commoddity
Heidrogen
Kinotropy
Sebnem Ozpeta
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Korean Community Centre
1320 East Hastings St.
Vancouver, BC, V5L-1S3
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TICKETS: EARLYBIRD $29 SOLD OUT, ADVANCE $39 ON SALE NOW, REGULAR $49, DAY OF EVENT $59. Thank you for helping W2Belongs2Me and VIMAF with this important community fundraising event!
http://www.ticketzone.com/wafform.aspx?_act=eventview&_pky=150064
We require online ticket purchasers to present picture ID and credit card when they enter the event.
PICK EM UP AT OUR SUPPORTIVE OUTLETS:
Highlife Records, Commercial Dr Vancouver, BC
Red Cat Records 4332 Main Street Vancouver, BC V5V 3R1 (604) 708-9422
Zulu Records, West 4th, Vancouver
Beatstreet 439 Hastings Street West Vancouver, BC V6B 1L4 (604) 683-3344
Thanks for the support of Vancouver is Awesome in helping us reach the people and keep the W2 community together.
Tickets available for low-income DTES neighbours, please contact us!
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Join W2 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/w2woodwards/
Join W2 online http://www.creativetechnology.org/main/authorization/signUp?
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24th Oppenheimer Park Film Industry Dinner in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
24th Oppenheimer Park Christmas Dinner
Saturday, December 22nd, 2012 12:00 Noon
In 1988 The Oppenheimer Park Christmas Dinner began and in 1992 the Oppenheimer Park Christmas fund was created. Over our two-decade history we’ve served over 3,000 meals each and every year, and created a very special Christmas tradition in the Downtown Eastside, complete with a visit from Santa and small gifts including new socks, gloves and packages of toiletries. This has been accomplished with the support of hundreds of volunteers, as well as donations of cash and services from the film industry community and local businesses. This year we need your help again and hope you can join us!
The last few years have been particularly challenging. As the financial climate changes, especially in our industry, it has become harder for supporters to maintain their contributions at the levels of prior years. Last year, through our “digital launch” and the addition of Paypal, we were very fortunate to obtain the support of more individuals and several new suppliers and were able to run the event at the same scale as prior years – complete with all the special extras. We hope that this year will repeat that same level of sponsorship and support!
* THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS *
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