2013 Vancouver World Dance Festival:

In celebration of International Dance Day,Grupo America presents dances from around the World; Cuba, Mexico, USA, Brazil, Spain, Dom Rep, India & more!

Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, Jun.23, 3pm & 7pm, $20-$30 ticket includes show & workshops,

Work Shop Schedule @ World Dance, 4858 Imperial St, Burnaby

FREE with ticket purchase Jun.22, 2-6pm

2pm – Merengue

2:30pm – Bachata

3pm – Capoeira

3:30pm – Pachanga

4pm – Flamenco

4:30pm – Kizomba

5pm – Boogalu

5:30pm – Bollywood

For tickets and more info call 604-517-4644 or visit www.vancouverworlddancefestival.com

BLANCANIEVES

Toronto International Film Festival - 2012 Official Selection

Spain GOYA Awards - WINNER of 10 2013 Awards including:
**Best Film**
**Best Actress: Maribel Verdu**
**Best Orginal Screenplay: Pablo Berger**
Best Artistic Director: Alain Bainee**
**Best Photography: Kiki de la Rica**
**Best Wardrobe: Paco Delgado**
**Best Original Score: Alfonso Villalonga**
**Best Original Song: No Te Pudeo**
**Best Makeup and Hair: Sylvie Imbert, Fermin Galan**
**Best New Actress: Macarena Garcia**

San Sebastion Film Festival - 2012 Official Selection
**Winner: Special Jury Prize
**Winner: Silver Shell Award for Best Actress (Maribel Verdu)

Spain’s official submission to the 85th Academy Awards® for Best Foreign Film, BLANCANIEVES is a gorgeous, black-and-white homage to the Golden Age of Europe's silent cinema.  The intoxicating film relocates the tale of Snow White to a sweepingly romantic vision of 1920s Spain, where a young girl escapes from her wicked stepmother to find fame as a matador.

BLANCANIEVES premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival to rave reviews before picking up a Special Jury Award and Best Actress prize at the 2012 San Sebastian International Film Festival.  The film has gone on to win an impressive 10 GOYA Awards from the Spanish Academy of Cinematic Art and Science including Best Film and Best Actress.

DISNEY-PIXAR'S MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

Ever since college-gound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal)was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a scarer--and he knows better than anyone that the best scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike's plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, "Sully" (voice of John Goodman).

KEEP LISTENING TO FAIRCHILD RADIO FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO SEE THE ADVANCE SCREENING OF DISNEY-PIXAR'S MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH AT 7PM AT SILVERCITY RIVERPORT CINEMAS IN RICHMOND

One of Vancouver’s premier community-based fundraising events is returning to the scenic Stanley Park! The 28th annual S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Walk with the Dragon is slated on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Lumbermen’s Arch, Stanley Park. Each year over 13,000 participants follow the colourful S.U.C.C.E.S.S. dragon for a 7-km panoramic walk along the famous Stanley Park seawall to raise funds for S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Funds from the Walk will benefit S.U.C.C.E.S.S. programs that receive limited or no government funding. Funds raised are earmarked to support a diverse range of programs for youth, young children and their parents, families in crisis or need, and seniors.

After the walk, the whole family can enjoy an outdoor carnival at Lumberman's Arch in Stanley Park.

For complete details, log onto www.successfoundation.ca/walk/

Tune into 96.1FM every Saturday for a full lineup of Southeast Asian programming.

Beginning at 6am tune into our Cambodian language program from Toronto's Cambodian community followed by an hour of Thai language programming at 7am, also from Toronto.

At 8am join Tammy Dao for Lac Viet, 3 hours of informative programming serving the Vietnamese community of Vancouver.

Then from 11am to 3pm, check out our new program Pinoy Juan Radio, produced by the people who bring you the popular newspaper: Philippine Canadian Inquirer.

Fatoumata Diawara, brings her world music sound the Capilano University with elements of jazz, pop, and funk along with her ancestral Wassoulou tradition June 24^th @ NSCU Centre at Capilano University. For more info check out https://www.capilanou.ca/nscu/Fatoumata-Diawara/.

The World Beat Stage at the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival features top-notch professional entertainment with a global twist. This unique and high-profile event-within-an-event explores Canada’s unique cultural diversity through outstanding world music, dance and jazz performances.

Saturday June 22, 2013

12:30pm - Pentatonics

In a city that is increasingly becoming reflective of the Asia Pacific it’s surprisingly difficult to find next gen artists of Asian heritage who are interested in sharing the traditional sounds of their ancestors in an accessible way; which may explain why Pentatonics are in such high demand. They’re a Vancouver-based instrumental band that utilizes traditional Chinese instruments include Guzheng (Chinese Zither), Dizi (Chinese Flute), Pipa (Chinese Lute), Erhu (Chinese Fiddle), Ruan (Chinese Guitar), Piano and the Drums. Every member is an exceptional and award winning performer with over 10 years of performing experience. They play a variety of genres in n exciting fusion with traditional Chinese music.

2:00pm - LOUD

LOUD has every potential to live up to its name. But, the Vancouver duo of Elaine Stef on electric guitar and Eileen Kage on taiko drums and percussion is more about dynamics than pedal to the metal volume. Elaine and Eileen have had much time to play with the nuances of their unique arrangement since forming 1996. What they have seemingly perfected are instrumental compositions rich in propulsive rhythm and flights of astral guitar textures. Vancouver music fans will appreciate ‘echo and flow’ as one of the final few recordings to come out of historic Mushroom Studios before they closed the doors.

3:30pm Kalan Wi

Kalan Wi are a roots-infused cultural group that uses the Traditional Lil’wat language and chanting styles to create their own brand of world beat music. In the Lil’wat language Kalan wi means to “listen, pay attention now”. Formed in 2007, in the Lil’wat Nation ( Mt. Currie BC) Kalan Wi are Leroy Joe (vocals, guitars) Vania Stager (vocals), Russell Wallace (vocals, hand drum, keys, bass etc..) and Richard Doucet (percussionist, back up vocals). Leroy, Russell and Vania are Lil’wat Nation members and Richard Doucet is from New Brunswick.

5:00pm – Orchestra Gorma Durma

The 20-piece Goma Dura is Canada’s largest salsa band, including 3 singers, 11 horns and three percussionists. High energy music and a massive sound! Formed in 2000 by John Korsrud, Goma Dura is an all-star collection of musicicians from Vancouvers salsa and latin-jazz communities and has performed all the major Vancouver festivals. It released a live CD on CBC’s Mothercoprp records in 2002. Featuring: John Korsrud | Allan Johnson | Niho Takase | Raphael Geronimo | Jack Duncan |Phil Belenger |Susana Abreu | Derry Byrne | Kent Wallace | Vince Mai | Rod Murray | Dennis Esson |Hugh Fraser | Brad Muirhead |Bill Runge | Eli Bennett | Jens Christianson | Chad Makela.

Sunday June 23, 2013

12:30pm – Raggae On The Rocks

In the late 1960′s, it was popular for record companies in Jamaica (like studio 1) to produce b-sides with covers of successful American hits. In this tradition, Reggae on the Rocks  play your favorite tunes from the 70′s through today with a some serious reggae stylings; familiar classics of rock and roll influenced by Bob Marley, Toots, The Slackers, Sublime and other all-stars of Reggae, Rocksteady and Ska music. Bass and drum breaks, soulful horn lines and authentic vocal stylings are sonic staples of this dubbed out cover-group’s exciting reexamination of one of music’s most universally beloved genres.

2:00pm – Kytami

Violinistextremist -an explosive one-woman electric violinist knock-out! If a line exists between classical and electronic, between ancient and new age, synthetic and organic, Kytami has sliced them all using only a violin bow… but what more does she need?  Perhaps Canada’s most diverse and engaging fiddle player, she is an unbelievably energetic performer. Through an alchemy of classical, fiddle styles fused with the heavy bass elements of Dubstep and Hip Hop, Kytami has managed to soar above the constraints of musical genre.

3:30pm – The Falcons

71 percent of the earth’s surface is covered by the ocean. About 44 percent of the world’s population lives within 150 kilometers of the sea. Human beings are inextricably connected to the rhythms of the waves and the crash of the surf. In today’s music world we hear surf guitar sounds in Latin and Brazilian music, Arabic, Balkan, Russian, Cambodian, you name it.The Falcons from Vancouver, are masters of the craft who continue to ply and play in the shadows of pop culture bombast. The Falcons are a rare sighting, whom we’ve procured to perform for our 25^th Anniversary.

5:00pm – Los Furios

Los Furios performs an intense mix of reggae and punk-infused ska originals sure to get you out on the floor!  The six-piece groove unit from Vancouver has performed across Western Canada since 2000. Los Furios began adding horns to the line-up in 2001 and have been evolving their blend of punk, ska, and reggae ever since.The band features a two-piece horn section complemented by distinct songwriters and vocalists. This instrumentation adds to their diverse sound.

For more info check out http://dragonboatbc.ca/at-the-festival/world-beat-stage/.

The Italian Cultural Centre, in parnership with other organization such as the Consulate General of Italy, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, ComItEs, CGIE,  Simon Fraser University, and Friends of Ferrari, will present many events and celebrations!

• Tue. Jun. 4: Festa della Repubblica (Italian National Day)
  Grand Opening of Italian Heritage Month (as proclaimed by Vancouver City and the Province of BC) and Italian National Day. In collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy, ComItEs, CGIE, and the Italian-Canadian Associations, who will provide traditional sweets for the community while the Vancouver Italian Folk Chorus will sing wonderful tunes! 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Free samples of traditional Italian sweets for everyone! FREE ADMISSION
• Wed. Jun. 5: Staged Reading of Luigi Pirandello’s Right you are (if you think so)
  Luigi Pirandello (1867-1936) is one of the most prolific and important Italian writers of short stories and dramas, for which he was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1934. In his work, he was preoccupied with the problem of identity in a world where the self exists only in relation to others and therefore consisting of changing facets hiding an inscrutable abyss. In collaboration with Il Centro and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, BellaLuna Productions, creators of the hugely successful work on the experience of the Italian internment in BC, FRESCO, bring a staged reading of Pirandello’s Right You Are (If You Think You Are) (Così è, se vi pare). A staged reading is a form of theatre without sets or full costumes. The actors, who read from scripts, may be seated, stand, or incorporate minimal stage movement. At 7:00pm in the Trattoria. Refreshments will be served after the event. IN ENGLISH. FREE ADMISSION
• Thu. Jun. 6: Cristiana Pegoraro in Concert with “La Mia Italia”
  Acclaimed Italian pianist, Cristiana Pegoraro, will perform music by Liszt, Rossini, Verdi, Piazzolla and herself, in this concert devoted to Italy. Pegoraro started her career as a pianist at a very early age and quickly established herself on the international stage as a classical pianist, but her passion, personality and creativity pushed her beyond classical music, resulting in her being recognized by critics as one of the best interpreters of music by Latin American composers, as well as one of the most interesting composers of the newer generation. This is a collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, sponsored by Tom Lee Music. At 7:00pm in the Ballroom. Consulate General of Italy. At 7:00pm in the Ballroom. FREE ADMISSION
• Thu. Jun. 6 – Sat. Jun. 8: Gillo Pontecorvo – A Retrospective
  Legendary Italian filmmaker Gillo Pontecorvo is widely known for his films about anti-colonial insurgency and terrorism. From his days as a leader in the anti-Nazi/Fascist resistance during World War II to his becoming the director of the Venice Film Festival in the early 90′s. The retrospective will include screenings of the following films: The Battle of Algiers (June 6, 7:00pm with a reception prior to the film), Kapò (June 7, 7:00pm) and Burn! (June 8 at 7:00pm). All shows are at the Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts at 149 W. Hastings, Vancouver. Presented in partnership with SFU’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement. FREE ADMISSION
• Sun. Jun. 9: Italian Day on the Drive
  Come celebrate all that is Italian on Commercial Drive, Vancouver’s original Little Italy. From 12:00pm until 8:00pm, the world famous “Carnevale di Venezia” will come alive on the street with masks, costumes, street entertainers, music, food, fashion, contests and more! For information or to volunteer, call the Italian Day Festival Society at 604 251 2884 or email info@italianday.ca.
• Mon. Jun. 10: Voice of the Night Audition
  At 6:30 pm in the Ballroom. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact us at 604 430 3337 or at info@iccvancouver.ca. Voice of the Night will be on Thursday, June 20.
• Tue. Jun. 11: Variety Theatre Night
  The Eduardo de Filippo Theatre Group will perform “Tanto per ridere un po’… Insieme”, a night of cabaret and sketch comedy by Massimo Troisi, Carlo Verdone and other Italian comedians. This show will be in Italian, with some dialect from Rome, Naples and Trieste. At 7:30pm in the Ballroom. FREE ADMISSION
• Sun. Jun. 16: Festa Italiana
  Our traditional summer outdoor festival with children and adult entertainment, Italian food prepared by our chefs and our volunteers, music and dancing! From 12:00pm until 4:00pm. Come out, sit under the sun with some nice food and let life be “dolce” to you!
• Mon. Jun. 17: Italian Love Songs for Singing and Dancing
  Join the Italian Choir of BC as they showcase the popular tunes of days gone by. The concert is followed by live dancing to the beautiful music of Franco Rizzo. At 7:00pm in the Ballroom. FREE ADMISSION
• Tue. Jun. 18: Lecture by Prof. Stefano Zamagni
  Prof. Stefano Zamagni is Professor of Economics at the University of Bologna and the world’s leading scholar of cooperative economics. Il Centro and Vancity Credit Union present a public lecture by Professor Zamagni in Vancouver; Professor Zamagni will speak on the impact of the financial crisis and the unique role of cooperative enterprises in building a more resilient economy. Time and place of the lecture will be announced at a later date.
• Wed. Jun. 19: Trevigiano-Veneto Choir & Italian Men’s Choir in Concert
  Beautiful traditional Italian songs, children songs, solos and more! Join and let the music of these choirs transport you to Italy! Special guest performance by the Austrian Melody Choir. At 7:00pm in the Ballroom. FREE ADMISSION
• Thu. Jun. 20: Voice of the Night
  The winner will receive a grand prize of $1000! Don’t miss this exciting evening of competitive enthusiasm and great entertainment by a very gifted group of young performers. Produced and presented by Carmelina Cupo. Come and show your support! At 7:00 pm in the Ballroom. FREE ADMISSION
  To participate as a contestant, you will need to fill out this form and participate at the auditions on June 10 (see above).
• Tue. Jun. 25: A Musical Journey
  Join the Vancouver Italian Folk Chorus in this celebration of Italian folk songs from all regions of Italy and some Canadian evergreen! There will be also celebrated arias, melodies, solos operatic choruses and a special performance. For further information, please contact us at 604 430 3337. FREE ADMISSION
• Wed. Jun. 26: Luigi Pirandello Night
  An introductory talk to Pirandello’s work by UBC Prof. Mario Inglese, who will offer keys to interpret and understand the author’s most important themes. The talk will be complemented by a special screening (in Italian with English subtitles) of a short episode from the film “Kaos” by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, which was based on Pirandello’s short story La giara (The Jar). Presented in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura. Refreshments will follow. At 7:00pm in the Trattoria. FREE ADMISSION.
• Thu. Jun. 27: Italian Theatre Night
  The Theatre Group I Commedianti will perform “L’uomo, la bestia e la virtù” by Nobel Prize winner Luigi Pirandello. This is Pirandello’s only grotesque, exhilarating comedy, filled with comical sketches, leading to a happy ending. Directed by Roberto Albertazzi. At:7:30pm in the Ballroom. IN ITALIAN. FREE ADMISSION
• Fri. Jun. 28: Italian Heritage Month Closing Banquet Festa delle Regioni Buffet
  Celebrate the end of Italian Heritage Month with a most delicious buffet, inspired by traditional Italian food from different regions. Tickets are $40.00 and include 3 bottles of wine per each table of 12. A cash bar is available for other drinks. Doors open at 6:00pm, dinner starts at 6:30pm, music for dancing at 7:00pm. Advanced ticket purchase is required, phone us at 604 430 3337.

THE CUBAN FIESTA GOES BRAZILIAN

No, on Friday May 17th we're going to fuse the Brazilian sounds of Samba and Forro, with our usual dose of Timba, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Reggaeton. To make it happen, there will be a live band, the Brazilian group BREJERA, as well as Andrea Monteiro from Sao Paolo, who will teach the basics of samba and forro. For those of you who are not too familiar with it, forro is a brazilian social dance. This is a great opportunity to discover another fun dance from that wonderful country.

Come early so that you can catch the band from its very first set. The night will go like this:

- 8:00 pm doors open
- 8:30 pm Brejera starts
- 9:00 pm dance lesson: Intro to Samba and Forro by Andrea Monteiro
- 9:30 pm Brejera plays a second set
- 10:15 pm the Cuban Fiesta starts!
 

When: Friday May 17th

Where: Diwan, 1440 Kingsway (close to the intersections with Knight and King Edward)

Admission: $12

Remember there will be a wide selection of good Middle-Eastern food available at Diwan. 

Join Electropical's Worldbeat Dance Party Saturday, May 18th at Granville Island’s Backstage Lounge with DJ’s Marc Fournier and Michael Laycock.

For more info check out www.electropical.ca.

Killing Them Softly

Jackie Cogan (Brad Pitt) is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse.

Red Dawn

A group of teenagers look to save their town from an invasion of North Korean soldiers.

Intouchables

After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caretaker.