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The History of Metropolitan Vancouver

Date: April 1 – December 30, 2011; book available in stores starting November 15, 2011; book launch on December 6, 2011
Location: Vancouver
Website: www.vancouverhistory.ca

This project will mark Vancouver’s 125th anniversary by creating and publishing a very special book-The History of Metropolitan Vancouver by the late Chuck Davis. In writing the book Davis set out to cover each year of Vancouver’s incorporation in a chronicle style. In other words, the text forms a massive collection of stories, news reports, essays, character portraits and factoids that are joined chronologically rather than thematically. The hardcover book will have 512 large-format pages, 500 archival photos and will be published in October, 2011. This project will result in an appropriate and lasting monument to Greater Vancouver’s first 125 years.

Celebrate the book and the life of Chuck Davis with a free book launch event on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:00 pm. Join journalist Allen Garr, broadcaster Red Robinson, musician Dal Richards & others to celebrate the launch at the Vancouver Public Library—350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver. Other speakers include publisher Howard White, Councillor Heather Deal, Tourism Vancouver CEO Rick Antonson. For more information regarding the book launch, please visit www.harbourpublishing.com or email info@harbourpublishing.com.

The Chuck Davis History of Metropolitan Vancouver: Book Launch
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Location: Alice Mackay Room, Lower Level Vancouver Public Library (Central Branch, 350 West Georgia Street)

With support from the City of Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary Grants Program and the participation of the Government of Canada.

The Globe and Mail: Chuck Davis Remembered: B.C. authors band together to finish late historian’s magnum opus

Blog – Miss604: The Chuck Davis History of Metropolitan Vancouver

Posted on: December 15th, 2011 by Vancouver125
Tags: Chuck Davis, History of Vancouver, The History of Metropolitan Vancouver, Vancouver Historical Society, Vancouver History Book
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Bhangra.me: Vancouver’s Bhangra Story

Date: May 5 to October 23, 2011
Location: Museum of Vancouver
Website: www.museumofvancouver.ca and www.bhangra.me

Experience an interactive exhibition that chronicles Bhangra music, dance and politics in Vancouver. From dance teams in the 70s, to international DJs in 2011, this exhibit features Vancouver’s unique Bhangra story. Play instruments, listen to local DJ-curated playlists, read about Bhangra’s connection to social protest, and dance in the Performance Lounge. Share your Bhangra story, memories and photos online at Bhangra.me.

With support from the City of Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary Grants Program and the participation of the Government of Canada.

Download the Bhangra.Me Press Release

Posted on: September 21st, 2011 by Vancouver125
Tags: Bhangra, Exhibit, Kitsilano, Museum of Vancouver, South Asian Arts, Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society
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GROW

Dates: May 7 – November 30, 2011
Location: South East False Creek area
Website: www.othersights.ca; Blog: www.grow-urbanagricultureproject.ca

Other Sights for Artists’ Projects is pleased to present Grow, a series of walks, workshops and creative experiments in urban agriculture. Focusing on Vancouver’s growing identity as a sustainable city, Grow explores various notions of sustainability through the site of South East False Creek (SEFC).

Visit the Grow project site, known as the Bulkhead Urban Agriculture Lab, along the seawall walkway in SEFC, adjacent to Habitat Island in the Olympic Village.

The Bulkhead sits on the periphery of public parks undeveloped and bristling with industrial remnants of the past. Taking up the transitional nature of this site, the Grow project is installing a series of provisional platforms for growing herbs, vegetables, fruit and mushrooms. Many platforms have been installed and new ones are being added as the Lab grows and expands over the summer.

Visit the Lab and take part in upcoming workshops and demonstrations. To learn about the Grow project and the Bulkhead Urban Agriculture Lab visit the Grow project website.

With support from the City of Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary Grants Program and the participation of the Government of Canada. Other Sight’s also gratefully acknowledges the Canada Council for the Arts, the Vancouver Park Board Neighbourhood Matching Fund and the Canon Community Urban Agriculture Grant.

Georgia Straight article: Two urban agriculture projects bring art to Vancouver’s gardens.

Canadian Art magazine: “Artists and Gardens: A Growing Concern”

Posted on: May 5th, 2011 by Vancouver125
Tags: False Creek, GROW, Holly Schmidt, Lecture, Mount Pleasant, Other Sights for Artists' Projects Association, Public Art, South East False Creek, Sustainability, walking tour
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