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The History of Metropolitan Vancouver

Chuck Davis History of 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 [email protected].

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.

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

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Posted on: December 15th, 2011 by Vancouver125
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Behind the White Walls: 25 Years

Date: April 5-30, 2011
Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (578 Carrall Street)
Website: www.vancouverchinesegarden.com

April 24th, 1986 was a momentous day for the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden as it officially opened its doors & invited the world in.

Behind the White Walls: 25 Years is an introductory multi-media exhibition exploring the Garden’s 25 year history and stories through archival photos, moving images and newspaper clippings. This is a behind-the-scenes look at what it took for the Garden to be where it is now, and the talents and generosity of the people who made it such a unique place in Vancouver.

Posted on: April 15th, 2011 by Vancouver125
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Gong! The Vancouver Gamelan Festival


Date: April 15-17, 2011
Location: Fei & Milton Wong Theatre, SFU Woodwards
Website: www.gamelanmadusari.com

Vancouver has become a centre of gamelan activity outside of Indonesia, and the only city in Canada to have gamelan groups performing in all three major traditions. The origins of this history began during a six-month residency of Indonesian gamelan performers at Expo ’86. In 2011, Vancouver Community Gamelan Society’s annual Gamelan Extravaganza will expand into a mini-festival to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first Gamelan Festival held during Expo ’86. This festival will feature concerts of traditional works and newly created pieces, dance performances, a shadow play, workshops and lecture-demonstrations.

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

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Georgia Straight: Gong! The Gamelan Festival pushes beyond the traditional.

Posted on: April 12th, 2011 by Vancouver125
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