Celebration 2010™: Whistler Arts Festival ­ February 1-28, 2007

A showcase of the performing arts, literary events, film screenings, snow sculpting, art exhibitions and street performances throughout the month in support of the 2010 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games.

Info: 604-938-9221; info@whistlerartscouncil.com;

Out of Bounds is an exciting photography exhibition and competition featuring scenes of skiing and snowboarding in British Columbia's beautiful backcountry. This juried exhibition showcases some of the region's most well-known published professional photographers as well as exciting new emerging amateur photographers from the Sea to Sky Corridor and lower mainland. The exhibition will be held at Millennium Place and satellite venues in Whistler Village for the month of February. Info: 604-938-9221; info@whistlerartscouncil.com

Are you a scrap addict who can't find the time to scrapbook?  Book yourself a weekend away.  Join Scrapping Away for an all-inclusive weekend of scrapbooking at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn.

Since its inception in 1990 the World Outlook Financial Conference has established itself as the first choice for Canada’s sophisticated and active investors. The WOFC has provided individual investors access to the world’s top rated financial analysts through sixteen years of unsurpassed market volatility.

Founded by Michael Campbell, nationwide host of MoneyTalks radio and Vancouver Sun business columnist, the two-day event has a mandate to offer unbiased, world-class information and analysis.

The World Outlook Financial Conference has provided access to the world’s top rated financial analysts including Jim Dines, Don Coxe, Ozzie Jurock, Dennis Gartman and a host of others. Whether you are an industry professional, sophisticated individual investor or just want a sense of how the markets will respond in the year ahead - this conference is not to be missed.

Space is limited so reserve your tickets today.

In Celebration of the Spirit of BC Week, the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is hosting the SPIRIT OF SPORT FAMILY DAY on Sunday, February 11th. Admission to the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum will be FREE and families will receive a Hall of Fame family passport with fun activities and trivia challenges to complete. The Hall of Fame is located at Gate “A” of BC Place Stadium. Please call 604-687-5520 or visit www.bcsportshalloffame.com for more information.

Millennium Place
Comedian extraordinaire Lorne Elliott graces the stage with his crazy non-stop one-man show. Best-known for his own CBC Radio comedy series, Madly Off In All Directions, Lorne Elliott's stage persona is a contrast of crazed intellectual and extravagant jester, both outlandish and charming--a blend of comedic mayhem and superbly silly performance art. A Performance Series presentation. Tix: 604 935 8410. Info: 604 938 9221; info@whistlerartscouncil.com;

Animation Open House ­ Vancouver Film School
GIVE IT WHAT IT WANTS
The beast is hungry ­ and you are too. You want a career that challenges and thrills you.
Come to our Animation Open House to see why Vancouver Film School’s Animation program has no real rivals.
- Hear about our one-year programs
- Meet the Department Head & Instructors
- Talk to Animation grads
- See examples of award-winning student work
Grads have worked on Lord of the Rings, Charlotte’s Web, Ant Bully, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Family Guy. Want to get there? Start here.
VFS Café ­ 392 W. Hastings
Feb. 15th ­ 6 pm
RSVP for this Open House to openhouse@vfs.com.

Are You up to the Vertical Challenge?

Register now for the BC Lung Association’s Climb The Wall: The StairClimb For Clean Air event, taking place Sunday, February 18, 2007. This fundraising event is a 48-storey stair climb up to the top of the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel ­ the highest point in downtown Vancouver! Individuals and teams of all abilities are welcome to participate. All proceeds go towards the fight against lung disease and improving air quality through research, education and support programs.

By raising a minimum of $100 in fundraising you will receive an event t-shirt, goodie bag, hotel breakfast, entertainment and chances to win amazing prizes, including an all-inclusive vacation to California!

For more information visit www.stairclimb.com or call 604-731-LUNG.

For more information, please contact:

Jessa Blades, Special Events Coordinator
BC Lung Association
604-731-5864
Blades@bc.lung.ca

Join H Nigel Thomas, Wayde Compton, Karina Vernon, and David Chariandy for an indepth and interactive discussion of the issues and challenges facing Black Canadian writers today.

Spartacus Books
319 West Hastings

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CBC Radio host Sheryl MacKay and Canada Now host Ian Hanomansing bring local Vancouver authors and Canada Reads 2007 to centre stage for a lively evening of debate featuring two books (The Song of Kahunsha, Stanley Park) by esteemed Vancouver authors (Anosh Irani, Timothy Taylor).

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Game Design Expo Open House - Extra Date Added
Due to overwhelming demand, we're hosting another Open House Event.

Game Design at VFS opens its doors to the public.

Come play with us!
Open House events will include
• A meet and greet with Head of Department Dave Warfield
• Sample game design classes
• A chance to check out games created by grads
• Time to play the new Wii (Sport, Zelda and more)
Date:
February 25, 2007
Time:
12pm - 5pm
Location:
Vancouver Film School (www.vfs.com)
Game Design Campus
420 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Free
Register online www.gamedesignexpo.com or call 604.631.3590

The stunning Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman takes you on a passionate, poetic Tour de France featuring music by Duparc and Chausson while principal conductor Alain Trudel leads the orchestra in the sumptuous sounds of Milhaud, Ravel and Debussy.

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