Archive for March, 2011

Birthday Live Event Schedule


Vancouver’s 125th birthday is on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 and the City of Vancouver will host “Birthday Live” – a free public celebration from 2pm to 10pm at Jack Poole Plaza, site of the Olympic Cauldron.

Celebration highlights include:

  • Main stage performances by 54-40, Leela Gilday, Bend Sinister, Uzume Taiko and the Vancouver Bach Choir
  • An interactive dance party with the mmHoP Dancers
  • Official ceremonies including a Coast Salish Witness Ceremony by the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, speeches by Mayor Gregor Robertson and other dignitaries, Olympic Cauldron Lighting and a giant birthday cake.
  • Street hockey games organized by Five Hole for Food with donations going to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank
  • ‘Time Drifts’ – a spectacular video art piece by artist Philipp Geist that will flood Jack Poole Plaza with stunning visual imagery

Join Vancouver in celebrating its 125th birthday. Download complete schedule information for Birthday Live – it is available in this handy information sheet that includes a detailed run-down of artist performances and activities, a site map, transit and cycling information and more.

Birthday Live: Wednesday, April 6, 2011: 2pm to 10pm at Jack Poole Plaza

Schedule & Information for Vancouver’s 125th Birthday Party

Disponible en français ici

Posted on: March 31st, 2011 by Vancouver125
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2011 Business Hall of Fame Awards

Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre
Website: www.boardoftrade.com

Join the Vancouver Board of Trade for the 2011 Business Hall of Fame presentations, honouring businesses and organizations that, for 100 years, have contributed to the economic or social well-being of Metro Vancouver. Featuring special guest His Worship Mayor Gregor Robertson, who will reflect on our history and celebrate Vancouver’s 125th birthday.

Presentations to honourees:
• Girl Guides of Canada
• Kearney Funeral Homes
• Pacific National Exhibition

This is a great opportunity for you and your team to celebrate Vancouver and recognize the businesses that make our city a better place to live, work, play, invest and visit.

Posted on: March 30th, 2011 by Vancouver125
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Tales From Terminal City: 125 Years of Vancouver

Date: April 2, 2011
Location: Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street (Granville Island)
Website: www.talesfromterminalcity.net

What’s your story?

The SFU Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue cordially invites you to attend “Tales From Terminal City: 125 Years of Vancouver”, an event to share in the stories of Vancouver through creative dialogues that inspire community engagement, personal reflection and collective curiosity.

With featured walking tours of Granville Island, urban gardening workshops, creative art stations and professional story telling from Naomi Steinberg, the intent is to promote and propagate fresh perspectives of Vancouver in anticipation of another 125 years.

While a limited number of attendees can register on the day of the event, those interested should RSVP by visiting www.talesfromterminalcity.net as soon as possible to guarantee their space.

Posted on: March 24th, 2011 by Vancouver125
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