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The Shebeen Club hosts the Surrey Writers’ School this Monday

August 12, 2009

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Yes, I posted this on the Shebeen Club website and over on Facebook, and I’m probably going to post it on raincoaster as well. Don’t want an empty house! Who: The Shebeen Club and the Surrey Writers’ School What: $15 gets you dinner and a drink (cash, plzthxkbai) with the finest of Literati When: 6-9pm […]

In the House Festival: Travelling Alchemist’s Outreach Society

August 11, 2009

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From a Facebook invitation. These are ALWAYS worth attending, trust me: At the meeting point of the seen and the unseen, the inner and the outer, the Travelling Alchemist’s Outreach Society and In the House present an evening of stories, shapes, music and more. Telling stories of mystery and magic, the evening will open doorways […]

Blogathon and the Federation of BC Writers

July 23, 2009

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This Saturday (because I am insane) I’ll be participating in Blogathon 2009, a 24-hour, 48 blog post postathon, to raise money for the Federation of BC Writers, BC’s home grown support system for Left Coast literati. What are you waiting for? Sign up to sponsor me by selecting “raincoaster.com” from the list of available blogs […]

Illuminares Lantern Festival Returns

July 21, 2009

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Ah, the complications of nonprofittery: last year, for reasons on which I’m unclear (but which many, MANY people on both sides are happy to discuss, at great length, the first chance and every chance they get) Public Dreams Society did not get the support of the City and whatever other agencies/organizations they were looking to […]

Participatory Art with Pierre-A. Sonolet at Science World and Waterfront Station

July 17, 2009

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Got this very intriguing invitation from Judi Piggott of SynergyByDesign via email. Pierre-A. Sonolet invites you to assist and participate in two performances that will take place in Vancouver, July 19 and July 25, 2009. Bring yours organic pigments* for a lunch performance. Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 2:00 pm. meet at Science World where […]

Art and Ecology event at Van Dusen Gardens

July 13, 2009

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Art and Ecology, a talk on the intersection of art practice and responsible land use with John K. Grande, is at the VanDusen Gardens this Thursday. This is taken from the Facebook invitation: You are invited to join us for an evening presentation and discussion about environmental art: Thursday July 16 6:30-9:00pm at VanDusen Botanical […]

Car-Free Festival on the Drive

June 8, 2009

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Join the Commerical Drive Car-Free Festival, Sunday, June 14th, all day until 8pm. I’d love to tell you how to volunteer, what to expect, what time the bands go onstage, etc, but the poster they emailed out is too small to read. Just show up and have fun! Volunteers also needed, apply here. UPDATE: found […]

LifeLid Art Gala Announcement

June 5, 2009

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This is the latest fundraising event for Children’s Hospital from Chip Wilson, the force of nature behind the Chip’s Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile. Stole this announcement from UrbanMixer, which I am glad to see is back in action after too long a layoff! Life Lid Art Gala ~ A celebration of life Saturday, June […]

Eastside Stories: The People. The Voices

June 5, 2009

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I got this in an email a few weeks ago, and the full version is over on the Heart of the City website. Eastside Stories: The People, The Voices Friday June 19 to Sunday June 21 Locations in the Downtown Eastside, including Carnegie Community Centre and radha yoga & eatery. Most events are free. Eastside […]

Artist Trading Card Exhibition: Call for Entries

June 5, 2009

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OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES : RICHMOND ART GALLERY 4th ANNUAL ARTIST TRADING CARD EXHIBITION Open to all participants in the Lower Mainland and Beyond Exhibition: 18 September – 30 October 2009 Deadline for ATC Submission: Post-mark deadline of 4 September 2009 Closing Celebration and Trading Session: Friday, 30 October, 7-8:30pm The RAG’s 4th Annual Artist […]

Job Opportunity:Membership Consultant, Vancouver Board of Trade

June 4, 2009

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Stole this right off their website, to which I was pointed by their (highly useful) Twitter account. Fax? People still fax resumes? Live and learn. Membership Consultant POSITION: Membership Consultant – Vancouver Board of Trade ONE YEAR TERM CONTRACT: One year from date of hiring A dynamic, high-profile customer service role with the largest and […]