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Rolling the DICE: Protecting Vancity Cultural Spaces and #W2Belongs2Me Legal Fund on Thursday Jan 17, Waldorf Tiki Bar in Vancouver

January 14, 2013 Leave a comment

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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 a passive City and aggressive developers / 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 SPACE 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 Solterra Development. 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:
CiTR 24 Hours of Radio Art: https://www.facebook.com/events/410959098980691/
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

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Scott Clark and Don Walchuk on ICTV’s After Hours program at Shaw TV Studios in Vancouver

January 13, 2013 Leave a comment

Scott Clark of ALIVE and Don Walchuk of ICTV at ICTV’s After Hours program at Shaw TV Studios in Vancouver

Don Walchuk, Host asks his guest Scott Clark some of the following questions.

1 AHA MEDIA at Scott Clark interview with Don Walchuk, ICTV program in Vancouver

 

15 AHA MEDIA at Scott Clark interview with Don Walchuk, ICTV program in Vancouver

1. Tell me a little about yourself and how you got involved with ALIVE? 

2. What doe ALIVE stand for?

3. Why was ALIVE formed?

4. What got you into activism?

5. What kind of projects does ALIVE work on?

6. What are some of the challenges urban aboriginals face living in the DTES

7. What changes would you like to see?

8. What current project is ALIVE working on?

9. What is Idle No More? Why is this happening now.

10. Commons Committee on Aboriginal Self Government in 1983 & The Royal Commission on Aboriginals in 1996. Gave Aboriginals the right to self determination

11 What is the connection with ALIVE with W2 at the current time?

W2 Belongs 2 Me Community Meeting at La Casita Restaurant in Vancouver

January 10, 2013 Leave a comment

A Happy New Year W2 Belong 2 Me Community Meeting at  La Casita Restaurant in Vancouver

17 AHA MEDIA at W2 Belongs 2 Me 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.

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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

https://www.facebook.com/events/310927259006910/?fref=ts

W2 Lights NYE 2013 celebration in Vancouver

January 2, 2013 Leave a comment

Ringing in New Year 2013 with W2 in Vancouver! Happy New Year everyone! 🙂

W2 Lights NYE 2013 by Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival at Korean Community Centre in Vancouver

December 30, 2012 Leave a comment

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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Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/W2woodwards
Join W2 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/w2woodwards/
Join W2 online http://www.creativetechnology.org/main/authorization/signUp?

show starts at

09:00PM

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