On Tuesday October 26, you can watch the Vancouver Playhouse's presentation of The Fantasticks for a special discounted price of $20. Just call the Playhouse box office to purchase tickets for the 8 p.m. show and mention promo code "Twitter Tuesday". Special pricing applies to all seats in the house.

Since opening in May 1960, The Fantasticks has become the longest running production of any kind in the history of American theatre. The Fantasticks tells the story of a young man and the girl next door, whose parents have built a wall to keep them apart.

The youngsters nevertheless contrive to meet and fall in love. This is a simple but beautiful story of the quintessential celebration of love in all its gorgeous simplicity and heartbreaking complexity.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Kay Meek Centre, Main Stage Theatre and Lobby

Urban reserve land has become incredibly valuable and many First Nations' leaders have realized the potential financial and economic benefit that this land presents. Will real estate become the financial engine of the First Nations economy? Should First Nations land development have to play by city development rules or should they have complete authority to do business on their own land? On October 13, 2010, take part in the UBC Dialogues: North Shore. Engage with leading experts from UBC and the community and learn more about Aboriginal land development.

The Laurier Institution in partnership with CBC and UBC Continuing Studies is proud to present a new annual event, the Human Rights Lecture, which aims to encourage dialogue, ideas and understanding about human rights issues.

Saturday, November 20, 2010
Keynote Speaker: Sima Samar
UBC Chan Centre
Click here for ticket information

"How the West can support Human Rights in other parts of the world."

Afghan physician Sima Samar (born 1957) has been internationally recognized for her human rights activism, especially on behalf of Afghan women, when she was appointed one of five deputy prime ministers in Afghanistan's new government in December of 2001.

The appointment as women's affairs minister was the most senior position ever held by a woman in her country, and Samar's outspoken advocacy of women's rights incurred the wrath of many of her conservative male counterparts and countrymen, cutting her political career short. Undaunted, Samar continued her lifelong crusade by chairing the Independent Afghanistan Human Rights Commission.

Assorted HNIC glassware: Water bottle, $17.95. 15 oz freezer mug, $15.95. 16 oz pint glass, $6.95. Varsity mug, $14.95. Stainless can holder, $9.95.










Stay out of the rain with a CBC executive black umbrella. Exclusive to the CBC Shop! $14.99

On Wednesday, October 20 from 8 - 9 a.m. (PT), join us for CBC/Radio-Canada's 2010 Annual Public Meeting live online. For more information, watch the video below. To pre-register for the webcast, visit CBC/Radio-Canada.

One hundred writers invade small island.
October 19 - 24 on Granville Island

The Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival presents six days of events for readers of all ages with one hundred acclaimed writers from around the world. From October 19 to 24 authors from Canada, the US, the UK, Italy, France, Ireland, Israel, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, will join thousands of readers at the annual festival on Granville Island  for 68 events - engaging conversations, panel discussions, on-stage interviews, poetry, spoken word and musical collaborations.

This Friday, October 1, join CBC Radio One's Rick Cluff and The Early Edition as they broadcast live from the Vancouver Art Galley. Join in the debate on the future of the art gallery and take part in the public forum. Both proponents and opponents of moving the gallery to a new space will be there, so bring your questions.
 
Doors open at 5:30 a.m and the broadcast wraps at 8 a.m.  Come grab a free coffee and muffin. Then, get a sneak preview of the retrospective Robert Adams photography exhibit and the brand new Song Dong's "Waste Not" installation.








 
 
 

Presented by Vancouver Opera
October 16 - 23, 2010

VO proudly presents the world premiere of its new commissioned opera by Canada's foremost opera-creation team: composer John Estacio and librettist John Murrell.

In 1927, young Lillian Alling arrives in New York City from Russia in desperate search of a man called Jozéf. Penniless, she walks across North America and into the wilds of northwestern BC, following Jozéf's elusive path. During her brave trek, she is embraced by a Norwegian farming community in North Dakota, incarcerated in Oakalla Prison Farm near Vancouver, and loved by Scotty, a lineman along BC's "telegraph trail".

October 2 - 23, 2010

Since opening in May 1960, The Fantasticks has become the longest running production of any kind in the history of American theatre.

The Fantasticks tells the story of a young man and the girl next door, whose parents have built a wall to keep them apart. The youngsters nevertheless contrive to meet and fall in love. This is a simple but beautiful story of the quintessential celebration of love in all its gorgeous simplicity and heartbreaking complexity.

For tickets and more information visit www.vancouverplayhouse.com. Sponsored in part by CBC.

Help put food on empty tables. Bring a food or cash donation to Compassion Into Action - an organic breakfast fundraiser hosted by Nature's Path which aims to raise over $1 million for the Vancouver and Richmond food banks!

Last year, the event raised over $200,000 for the Vancouver and Richmond food banks, served a healthy organic breakfast to the 1500 people in attendance, and provided 7,100 bags of groceries to help feed the 28,336 people being assisted by the food bank services.

How You Can Help

Bring a non-perishable food item and/or a financial donation for the Vancouver & Richmond food bank to the library on Oct 2nd and you'll be served a delicious free organic breakfast!

Non-perishable food donations are also accepted at Vancity branches and participating retail locations (just look for the Compassion Into Action drop boxes).