July 1
to 15 more events will be posted... check in
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Wednesday July 2
Advanced Poi Workshops in Vancouver with Nick
Woolsey
For those who are fairly fluid with all the basic
movements of poi dancing, this is a great way to
take things to the next level. Learn variations of
flowers, hyperloops and orbitals, stalling
combinations, illusions, whirling, extensions,
footwork, and more.
Wednesday July 2nd, from 6:00 - 8:30pm
Workshop fee: $25
Location:
Scotiabank Dance Centre
Registration:
Please CONTACT NICK online to book space or to ask
details about private classes.
http://www.playpoi.com/contact
Wednesday July 2
INTENTION 9.5 SUMMER CAMP: Planning
Meeting in Vancouver
Camp happens at Crystal Creek, Mount Elphinstone,
Sunshine Coast, BC
The July 4 weekend is a chance for the family to
draw near to connectivate, feel the uplifts as we
come together to share our gifts.
Intention at its roots is a preparation for the
future embodied in the here and now. Each gathering
is practice for how we want to live our highest
dreams in an ever maturing community wherever that
may be. It seems that intentional community has
indeed evolved and sunk its roots connecting many
beings and networks who have attended the retreats
over the past 9 years spanning provinces and
national boundaries.
Immersion into the "container" created allows a
chance to feel safe, to interact, and expand the
horizons of your expression through art, music, a
workshop, crafts, food and 2 evenings of dance, one
high energy and another on the chill side. Unlike
the mostly cosey indoor feeling of the winter
retreat, the summer camp takes us into communion
with tall trees, as creek and the whisper of the
fresh air wind caress. The call of the raven, the
craw of the crow, eagles screech from high above as
the forest dwellers gaze upon our unfolding rapture.
This summer Crystal Creek will be graced with the
Entheos Conference and Festival, Intention 9.5 and
Water Woman making this a powerful year of
activation of the magic of the crown jewel summer
gathering location of the lower mainland.
Intention, opening portals to new dimensions wide
9.5, almost a decade keeping the flame of hope alive
Let our dance and our combined presence be an
offering to the spirit of life to the magic we are
weaving in the world to reduce the strife./
Last meeting: Wednesday Jul 2, 6pm
meeting #5 at The Maven Haven (squish & aqua's)
The Moss & Sauce Collective presents SUMMER JAM!
Empowering Day Camp for 7- to 11-year-olds
A fun, discovery-based Summer day camp for 7-11 year
olds near Jericho Beach in Vancouver.
When: July 2 -July 18 and July 28 - August 15
(two 3-week sessions)
10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Where: Jericho Hill Centre, 4196 W. 4th Ave
(across from Jericho Park and Beach)
Why: to learn new skills, explore new perspectives,
and grow as individuals
in an atmosphere of support, respect, friendship and
fun!
At Summer Jam we get outdoors and get creative as we
explore our selves, our community and our
environment -- while having tons of fun! Each day, a
group of 18 participants and 5 exuberant staff
engage in creative activities, group games, and
collaborative projects. We practice communication,
decision-making, cooperation and leadership skills,
and enjoy the friendships that emerge along the way.
From Concept to Clean-Up!
We meet in a community Circle every morning to
discuss possible activities for the day: games,
theatre, arts, music, sports, science projects, what
else can you think of? We choose activities that
interest us, individually or in a group, and we
discover how to put ideas into action, making
decisions and being responsible for projects all
along the way - from concept to clean-up!
Love outdoors!
We do! We spend lots of time outside in Jericho Park
and on Jericho Beach.
One day each week, everyone joins in a fun and safe
hiking expedition in Vancouver's local mountains.
For the love of Growing Ourselves Together!
Please see
http://summerjam.mossandsauce.com/ for
more details!
You can contact us at: info [at]
mossandsauce.com
or by phone at 778-558-1843.
Some recent developments worth mentioning:
1) We will be offering Summer Jam on a sliding scale
to make it available to a wider range of
participants.
2) We are excited to open our program to
French-speaking participants in addition to
English-speakers.
Starting Thursday July 3 (ending July 22)
6-Class Beginner Series in
Vancouver: The Basics and Beyond
with Nick Woolsey
The Basics and Beyond: 6-Class Beginner Course
Gain a solid foundation with all the basic movements
and concepts of poi dancing.
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00pm
Starts Thursday July 3rd - Ends July 22nd
Course fee: $90
*You need to come to all classes.
** Detailed course book included
Location:
Beautiful Trout Lake can be found at Victoria Street
and 15th Ave in East Vancouver. Just look for us
when you walk in.
***In case of rain, we will meet downtown at Robson
Square (it's covered there).
Registration:
Please CONTACT NICK online to book space or to ask
details about private classes.
http://www.playpoi.com/contact
Starting Thursday July 3
Seven Week Class Series of Prenatal Classes Birthing From Within -
Childbirth Preparation Classes
Open to all families
• Are you wondering how you can prepare yourself for
the experience of labour, birth and parenthood?
• Do you seek accurate, evidence-based information
about childbirth?
• Would you like a class that responds to your
individual needs?
Birthing From Within(c) childbirth classes offer
parents a unique environment to prepare themselves
for labour and parenthood. Parents learn through
discussion and creative activities that explore and
validate their own knowledge while also receiving
non-biased information about the wide range of
options available to them for labour, birth and
postpartum care.
Included in the classes:
• Understanding stages of labour
• Learning pain coping practices
• Preparing for postpartum and baby care
• Creating a comfortable space at the hospital
and/or at home
• Coping with unexpected or unwanted events in
labour
• Special class for partners/support people
• Coping with the transition to parenthood
• Postpartum reunion
Presented by Aimée Sturley of Adar Birth Services &
Amanda Spakowski of Luna Birth
-Seven Week Class Series-
These classes run:
Thursdays - 6:45-8:45 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
August 7, 14
Mentor: Aimée
-Three-Day Immersions-
These classes run:
Fridays - 6:45-9:45
Saturdays - 9:00-4:00 and
Sundays - 9:00-1:00 July 25, 26, 27
Mentor: Aimée
-Weekend Immersions-
These classes run:
Saturdays & Sundays - 9:00-4:30 July 12, 13
Mentor: Amanda
Registration:
At times classes fill up to a month is advance.
To register, please fill out the Registration Form
online and send it with a cheque made out to Adar Birth
Services (address on form).
or give us a call:
Aimée - 604.609.8254 / 778.VIP.CARE,
Amanda - 604.417.5392
Thursday July 3 until Saturday July 12
The Dancing on the Edge
Festival
A Festival Of Contemporary Dance
The Dancing on the Edge Festival, which runs July
3-12, celebrates its 20th year with a mandate to
offer a sampling of B.C.'s dance talent with some
national companies, too.
This year, the festival commissioned the 10 For 20
Project, 10 new works created for the festival from
seven choreographers who were in the first Edge
festival in 1988.
There are also dance talks, dance classes, pre- and
post-show chats and Offshoots of the Edge.
At Crystal Creek, Mount Elphinstone,
Sunshine Coast, BC
The July 4 weekend is a chance for the family to
draw near to connectivate, feel the uplifts as we
come together to share our gifts.
Intention at its roots is a preparation for the
future embodied in the here and now. Each gathering
is practice for how we want to live our highest
dreams in an ever maturing community wherever that
may be. It seems that intentional community has
indeed evolved and sunk its roots connecting many
beings and networks who have attended the retreats
over the past 9 years spanning provinces and
national boundaries.
Immersion into the "container" created allows a
chance to feel safe, to interact, and expand the
horizons of your expression through art, music, a
workshop, crafts, food and 2 evenings of dance, one
high energy and another on the chill side. Unlike
the mostly cosey indoor feeling of the winter
retreat, the summer camp takes us into communion
with tall trees, as creek and the whisper of the
fresh air wind caress. The call of the raven, the
craw of the crow, eagles screech from high above as
the forest dwellers gaze upon our unfolding rapture.
This summer Crystal Creek will be graced with the
Entheos Conference and Festival, Intention 9.5 and
Water Woman making this a powerful year of
activation of the magic of the crown jewel summer
gathering location of the lower mainland.
Intention, opening portals to new dimensions wide
9.5, almost a decade keeping the flame of hope alive
Let our dance and our combined presence be an
offering to the spirit of life to the magic we are
weaving in the world to reduce the strife./
Last meeting: Wednesday Jul 2, 6pm
meeting #5 at The Maven Haven (squish & aqua's)
Remote Viewing workshop
with Paul Elder Author of Eyes of an Angel
Project Star Gate - Transcending Space & Time
$295
In this special introductory weekend intensive,
participants learn the basics of the proven protocol
designed for U.S. Military Intelligence’s former
“Top Secret” program known as Project Star Gate.
Author and foremost remote viewing trainer at the
world famous Monroe Institute, Paul Elder has
designed a workshop offering a composite of the
skills and techniques developed while training with
the original Star Gate remote viewers.
For details, please email John: ccss [at] aebc.com
or Paul Elder: paul.elder [at] shaw.ca
Saturday, July 5
Vancouver Film Premiere:
Meditate and Destroy
Saturday, July 5, doors at 6:30, event at 7:30
DIY Dharma and 108 Rampage Film Tour present:
Meditate and Destroy, film screening and Q and A
with Director/Producer Sarah Fisher. Meditate and
Destroy provides an intimate and dynamic portrait of
unconventional Buddhist teacher and counsellor Noah
Levine (Dharma Punx, Against the Stream.) Levine
uses his personal experience and punk-rock
sensibilities to connect with young people within
juvenile halls and urban centers around the US. The
film presents a hardhitting look at Buddhism’s place
in the world of punks.
$7-15 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of
funds
317 East Broadway
Vancouver, BC, Coast Salish Territory
This one day experience for women is about
rediscovering sensual, receptive energy and its role
in accessing expanded sexual responsiveness.
“Fulfilling sex nourishes love and rejuvenates the
body, boosting both mental health and creativity.”
Tantra invites us to awaken the inner lover first,
taking responsibility for our own pleasure.
In this level 1 workshop, learn how to generate,
contain &transform sexual energy, in a supportive,
safe environment.
IN THIS WORKSHOP YOU WILL:
Explore male/female polarity
Learn relaxation as the key to sexual energy
Develop awareness and sensitivity through Tantric
exercises
Connect more deeply to your sensuality
It is an opportunity to rediscover your sacred
feminine essence.
There is no nudity or explicit touch in this
workshop.
FREE INTRODUCTION TO THE WORKSHOP: June 10, June 18,
June 26.
A fun and informative evening - please come join us.
Please call to RSVP your attendance, and to obtain
details of the location.
ALL ENQUIRIES: Jovanka Buchanan 604 224 9149
Jovanka Buchanan has been a Bodyworker, Sexual
Educator and Intimacy Coach for over 20 years.
www.passionandintimacy.com
Starting Sunday, July 6
ALL OVER THE MAP: Outdoor
Dance and Music Series
Sundays, 2pm
Ron Basford Park, Granville Island
FREE
Shows moved into Performance Works in case of rain
Info:
www.newworks.ca
604.893.8875
July 6: World Dance and Music
Silk Road Music and Friends
July 13:African Dance and Music
Miyanda and Kunaka
July 20: Polynesian Dance and Music Langley Ukulele Ensemble
and Kauhane Polynesian Dancers
July 27: Hip Hop SOULdiers' Dance
New Works is proud to announce the 2008 All Over the
Map series. These six free dance and music
performances take place outdoors on Granville Island
in July and August and are a treat for dance and
music fans, families and passers-by. This year's
line-up includes our characteristic blend of music
and dances from all over the world.
Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes, as All
Over the Map performances have been known to get
audiences moving!
All performances take place on Sundays in July and
August at 2pm at Ron Basford Park (beside
Performance Works), on the calm east side of
Granville Island. Come sit under the shade of the
trees and enjoy an exhilarating one-hour show. All
shows move indoors in case of rain.
ABOUT NEW WORKS
New Works is a charitable non-profit organization,
founded in 1993 to present dance that is sometimes
unpredictable and always enjoyable.
Every year we offer innovative performance series,
educational workshops for families and individuals,
and a valuable mentoring program for emerging arts
companies and administrators. Since our inception
we've presented over 80 performances by over 90
companies, attended by more than 15,000 people.
To find out more about how you can make a donation
to support New Works, please visit our donation page
on our website, or call us at 604.893.8875.
Monday July 7
Vancouver Poetry Slam
Cafe Deux Soleils: Featuring Sara Bynoe
9:00 PM
2096 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia
Cost : $5
Sara Bynoe is an accomplished actress, comedian, and
spoken word artist. She’s leaving Canada for the UK
to study Literature of all things. This might be her
last show before she develops and accent. Come check
out the laughs and good times. This will also be a
qualifying slam for the Vancouver IWPS playoffs.
4 session series:
Monday July 7, Friday July 11, Monday July 14,
Wednesday July 16
Authentic Movement and Performance: Led by Tannis
Hugill
6-8 pm
Suite 211, 207 West Hastings (Dominion Building)
Authentic Movement is a movement practice in the
presence of a supportive witness. By entering the
world of the body, we open to every aspect of human
experience, thus enriching creative exploration, as
well as increasing awareness and trust of the body.
The basic structure is a dyad between mover and
witness. In the presence of a supportive witness,
the mover delves into the body to bring out inner
impulses as movement, sound, and gesture. A sharing
interaction provides each with a deeply felt
acceptance.
By honoring the body's wisdom, Authentic Movement is
especially useful for dancers, actors and performers
of all kinds, because it mirrors the
performer-audience relationship and nourishes our
longing to be seen and valued for who we truly are.
Tannis Hugill is a dance and drama therapist, and
creator of ritual performance. She teaches Authentic
Movement to enhance personal, artistic and spiritual
growth. Over thirty years as an experimental theatre
artist enriches her passion to help others
experience the creativity and healing wisdom of
their bodies.
For more information and to register contact Tooba
at (604) 730-5023 or
www.tooba.com
This short series is part of Tooba’s summer
intensive program. You can take this series by
itself or with the other classes from Tooba's Circus
Arts and Physical Theatre Essentials Programs.
Tuesday July 8
TEEN ANGST: A Celebration of Inadvertently Hilarious
Adolescent Writing
At the Railway Club, 579 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver
The Second Tuesday of every month. July 8,
Aug 12 etc.
7:30- 9pm sharp!
$7 at the door .
To sign up in advance just e-mail
teenangstpoet@gmail.com and we'll put you
on the guest list! That means you don't have to pay
cover!
Rules for reading: The work must be your own. You
must have written it between the ages of 10-18. If
you cringe while you read it- it's worth sharing!
Blim and Powell Street Festival 2008 present: "a little night music"
(an ambient music event)
8pm @ Blim Studio
197 East 17th Ave. $10
"a little night music"
featuring:
Hataken (Tokyo)
Gunshae (Vancouver)
Connect_icut (Vancouver)
The Konspiracy Group presents "a little night music"
for your summertime listening pleasure. In
anticipation of this years Powell Street Festival
(the longest running community arts festival in the
Lower Mainland), we open a cross cultural dialogue
between Vancouver and Tokyo. Join us for an evening
of electro acoustic collaboration with Pacific Rim
ambienteers, Hataken, Gunshae, and Connect_icut.
Making his debut in Canada, Hataken is an
improvisational musician, composer, and DJ. As an
electronic artist he has worked with musicians
across a broad range of styles (ambient jazz,
psychedelic, techno, trance, chill out) and has been
a force in the Tokyo underground scene for over a
decade. Hataken is straight off the heels of a show
at South by Southwest, where he performed with
Tokyo-based saxophonist Fujiwara Daisuke and their
project Quartzhead.
Joining Hataken in conversation, is Vancouver's
panambient duo Gunshae. "The sound of stuff and
things" describes what happens when you bring
together a classically trained oboist and a dub
afficionado, for a trip through time via sonic
vibrations.
Rounding out a full evening of ambient
experimentation, is Connect_icut, (Sam Macklin) an
English abstract electronic artist living in
Vancouver Canada. Sam is also involved with
free-folk ensemble The Bastion Mews.
from 7:00 – 9:30 PM
SPEC Hall, 2150 Maple Street, Vancouver, British
Columbia
$10 at the door please
Are you a freeman and freewoman or are you a tax
slave and a subject to the Crown of the Rothschilds,
Vatican and the Queen? Does the department of
Just’Ice have jurisdiction to lay claims against
you? Do you understand the power of Common Law
jurisdiction? Understand contract laws to free
yourself from illusionary fiat based currency debt
contracts that limit you. You are a Creditor, not a
Debtor!
hear Irene's story about a paper war with the
system. She has successfully been sovereign since
2007 meaning that she has been tax free lawfully
since 1998, without ‘failure to file’ Notices,
subpoenas into courts and without a criminal record.
She stays in honor with her contracts issued to her
CORPORATE CAPITALIZED FAMILY NAME because she knows
who she is.
ALSO on Wednesday - July 16, 2008 from 7:00 – 9:30
PM
14376 N Bluff Rd (16th Avenue), White Rock, British
Columbia
$10 at the door please
Friday, July 11, 2008
Betty Kracker CD Release Party Alert!
We're proud as peaches to announce that we're
releasing our second CD 'Bent Outta Shape' at the
rather nicely renovated Astoria Pub, 769 East
Hastings next Friday night, July 11th.
The first CD 'Easy Bay Coven', also an independent
release, was universally well reviewed by such
publications as Exclaim, The Nerve and Maximum Rock
n Roll.
Guests will be 'Buckle Up Russia' and 'Nosebleeder'.
Tickets are a way reasonable $6 at the door, show
starts at 10:00 PM with 'Nosebleeder' (maybe bring
earplugs! I'm warning you!).
This will be Betty Kracker's last Vancouver show for
'a while', so do come out and party with us!
UPDATE:
Aeriosa’s July 11th and 12th performances of
“Cumulus” at the Dancing on the Edge Festival have
been relocated and will no longer take place at the
BC Hydro Building at the corner of Dunsmuir and
Homer.
All performances will go ahead two blocks away from
the original site, updated details are listed below.
AERIOSA: CUMULUS
At Dancing on the Edge
Location: South Plaza Colonnades of Library Square
(outdoors at the corner of Robson and Homer)
Dates and Times:
July 11th at 5:30 pm and 8 pm
July 12th at 6:30 pm and 8 pm
Duration: 20 minutes
Choreography by Julia Taffe
Performed by Alisoun Payne and Julia Taffe
Original Score by François Houle
Costumes by Kate Burrows
Friday July 11 til Sunday July 13
Indian Head Massage Workshop -
The Prema Method
What is Indian Head Massage?
The Indian Head Massage has been practiced in India
for thousands of years. While it is still fairly new
to Canada, it is quickly becoming the massage of
choice for many.
An Indian Head Massage starts with the client
sitting in a comfortable chair for the duration of
the one-hour treatment. It begins with a deep
kneading and probing of the back, arms, neck and
shoulder muscles. The head is then worked with the
scalp being squeezed, rubbed, gently tapped and
prodded. Pressure points are gently worked on, the
ears are tugged and pressed, and the face is
massaged last; working with the acupressure points
to help relieve any sinus pressure, stimulate the
circulation, and to increase alertness.
Who Can Study Indian Head Massage?
No prior experience in massage or bodywork is
required; there are no pre-requisites for this
course. It is perfect for a holistic practitioner,
spa owner/worker, registered massage therapist,
Aromatherapist, Reflexologist, hair stylist or
anyone wanting to get started in holistic healing.
All are welcome.
About the Course
The course begins for 2 hours on Friday evening
discussing the history & theoretical aspects of the
massage. Saturday and Sunday will be full with
practical instruction of techniques and hands on
learning. There will be reading materials to be read
prior to the course, one week before the course
begins.
The cost of the course is $400. This includes GST,
course manual, and certificate. The class is limited
to 6 students.
To receive your certificate, you must give 20
massages complete with feedback and signatures
within 8 weeks of completing the course. Your final
exam will be giving a massage to the instructor.
Students wanting to receive an Indian Head Massage
from Bliss Prema can do so at a discounted price.
Workshop Dates: July 11th, 12th & 13th
About the Teacher
Bliss Prema is a Reiki Master who trained for the
Indian Head Massage in San Marcos, Guatemala. She
has been practicing and teaching the Indian Head
Massage for almost 3 years. Bliss is also a yoga
instructor, trained through the Sivananda School in
Madurai, India. Masterfully combining all three
skills, she has gained the attention of many
reputable sources including CBC Radio & Television,
The Vancouver Sun and The Georgia Straight, to name
a few.
Tickets are now at outlets in Vancouver, Victoria,
Nanaimo, Courtenay, Roberts Creek, Powell River and
Texada. A reminder that ticket prices will be rising
from $80 to $100 after June 15th
Sundays, 2pm
Ron Basford Park, Granville Island
FREE
Shows moved into Performance Works in case of rain
Info:
www.newworks.ca
604.893.8875
July 13:African Dance and Music
Miyanda and Kunaka
UPCOMING:
July 20: Polynesian Dance and Music Langley Ukulele Ensemble
and Kauhane Polynesian Dancers
July 27: Hip Hop SOULdiers' Dance
New Works is proud to announce the 2008 All Over the
Map series. These six free dance and music
performances take place outdoors on Granville Island
in July and August and are a treat for dance and
music fans, families and passers-by. This year's
line-up includes our characteristic blend of music
and dances from all over the world.
Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes, as All
Over the Map performances have been known to get
audiences moving!
All performances take place on Sundays in July and
August at 2pm at Ron Basford Park (beside
Performance Works), on the calm east side of
Granville Island. Come sit under the shade of the
trees and enjoy an exhilarating one-hour show. All
shows move indoors in case of rain.
ABOUT NEW WORKS
New Works is a charitable non-profit organization,
founded in 1993 to present dance that is sometimes
unpredictable and always enjoyable.
Every year we offer innovative performance series,
educational workshops for families and individuals,
and a valuable mentoring program for emerging arts
companies and administrators. Since our inception
we've presented over 80 performances by over 90
companies, attended by more than 15,000 people.
To find out more about how you can make a donation
to support New Works, please visit our donation page
on our website, or call us at 604.893.8875.
We are hosting local and international experts in
the field. Here is our opening invitation...
WELCOME to our first event of the new series for the
Vancouver Ayurveda Meet-up group! Come and meet
other members of the group. We are honored to have
special guest, Jaisri Lambert, Ayurvedic Consultant
to host an AYURVEDIC QUESTION & ANSWER evening.
Bring any questions you have about Ayurveda or
personal health issues you would like addressed.
Monday July 14th, 7:15-9:30pm
Suggested donation: $15 at the door
Location: East Side Yoga Studio 1707 Grant St (@
Commercial)
Also, we would like to invite you all to become a
member of the 'Vancouver Ayurvedic Meet-up Group'.
There is no fee to join and you will be invited to
various events, lectures and workshops on Ayurveda
and related subjects.
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: The Art of Loving (1819 W. 5th Ave at
Burrard St.)
Cost: $35.00
Register At: The Art of Loving
Workshop open to men and women.
Learn to make pasties in a fun environment with
clear informative instructions. Miss Fondapetting
will bring the materials and tools you need to make
classic sequined and tasseled pasties. There will be
several colours for you too choose from. You will
leave with a goody bag that includes your pasties,
enough tape for a few uses and some new found
knowledge on Burlesque and the art of spinning
tassels!
WOMEN'S SHARING & JOURNEY
CIRCLE A Place to Rest, to Share, and Focus on
Self-Care
This month's circle will explore how we take care of
ourselves to be present for the many roles we
embody. We will also explore the feminine Helping
Spirits who are here to tend to us and bring us
wisdom and guidance. Please bring: a blanket,
journal, and bandanna/scarf for your eyes. Please
refrain from using alcohol or recreational
substances 24 hours prior to the circle. Please
arrive 15 minutes early to settle in.
Tuesday, July 15th
6:30pm - 9:00pm
HeartQuest Holistic Wellness Centre
#204-2250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Tuition: $15 (bring a friend and pay $25 for the two
fo you)
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by contacting Angela:
604.374.0259
email: westcoastshamanic [at] shaw.ca
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