A Blue Star

Erich Saide photo.

Tool at GM Place Review
The stage was set up with a 2-3 meter high white wall that made the musicians look huge compared to the backdrop, they had a few projectors creating some pretty trippy visuals on the wall, it more and more intense with each passing song. Adam Jones was off to the front left and Justin Chancellor on to the right, both where barley in the light of the stage for most of the show. Maynard dead center of the stage, right of him was Danny Carey with a huge drum kit. Above the stage were 3 circle light stages that dropped down to maybe 15 feet above the stage and rotated around, red green and blues. A complex show of red and green lasers that bounced off precisely placed mirrors around GM place filling the place with an amazing ligh show, worthy of praise.

The track list when something like this;

• Stinkfist
• The Pot
• 46 & 2
• Jambi
• Schism
• Rosetta Stoned
• Right in Two
• Sober
• Lateralus
• Vicarious
• Aenima

Right after Lateralus a huge track epic with the crowd, they came out and sat down to the edge of the stage feeding off the praise and energy of the crowd, Danny Carey in his Lakers jersey just pumping the crowd for energy.

Amazing show, I will be first in line next time they come anywhere close to Vancouver.

Starbucks goes crazy and starts giving away its Iced coffee.
Get a free Grande Iced Cap from Starbucks!
1 per person, per day, until September 30th, 2006!
Click the image above to print off a copy of the coupon
These things normally would go for around $4 each.
Enjoy !

Who: Starbucks
What: 1 Free Grande Iced Cap pre day
Where: Any lower mainland Starbucks [Find a local Starbucks]
When: Untill September 30th, 2006!

DEEP COVE DAZE 2006

Fun fiiled day for all ages!

Vancity Festival Mainstage presents great local music all day. Acts such as Deep Cove Swing Band, Fera, Lotus and our 2006 headliner CARMEN & CAMILLE

For kids we have Midway with rides, cotton candy, mini doughnuts, ice cream, and much much more.

Our Side Stage features mainy demonstrations from Martial Arts groups to Dance Companies.

For the adults we have a Beer Garden with festival food and over 30 artisans and merchants plus demo teams.

Free Admission (Donations taken at the gate and proceeds go to MUSART Cultural Society)Every donation receives a raffle ticket to possibly win fabulous prizes!

When: August 27th, 2006 12pm - 9pm
Where: Panorama Park in North Vancouver
Cost: Free Admission
More info: Info contact musart@telus.net or www.deepcovemusic.com

Portobello West Fashion and Art Market

Inspired by the famous artisan markets of London, Portobello West showcases up to 100 local clothing designers, jewelers, potters and artisans.

Free to the public, Portobello West creates a new shopping experience by bringing together a variety of designers and artists. It provides a place for individuals to support the local fashion industry, purchase unique designs and express their distinctive style.

Portobello West opens August 27, 2006 and will be open year round on the last Sunday of every month from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

When: August 27 2006 from 11am to 5pm [Google Calendar]
Where: Plaza of Nation 750 Pacific Boulevard [Google Map]
Cost: Free of charge

For more information about the event go to www.portobellowest.com

5th Annual BURNABY LAKE ANTIQUES FAIR

Over 250 tables and booths of Antiques & Collectibles under one roof! Antique & estate jewelry, period furnishings, portcards & memorabilia, country collectibles, sterling & silverplate, vintage kitchenalia, decorative art pottery & glass, antiquarian books, mid-century Modernist design, handmade linens & lace, shabby chic decor, old dolls & toys, ephemera, paintings & prints, and much, much more…Early Bird Admission - Saturday Only 8am-10am - $10 at Door / General Admission - Saturday & Sunday - 10am-5pm - $5 at Door / Children Under 13 Free with Adult Admission / Ample Free Parking / Multiple Food Courts

When: Saturday & Sunday - August 26 & 27 - 10am-5pm [Google Calendar]
Where: Burnaby Lake Sports Centre, 3676 Kensington Avenue at Sprott Street, Burnaby, BC [Google maps]
Cost: $10 at Door
More Info: 604-980-3159 or www.antiquesvancouver.com

City Square Heritage Walks

Highlighting Vancouver’s history: Led by local author and heritage expert, John Atkin, these unique tours showcase the rich heritage of surrounding areas. The tour starts from City Square’ Food Court at 10am and lasts about two hours.

August 26th: Fairview Slopes - On this walk see how in an area of extraordinary change there are still bits of history. Look at how this neighbourhood, largely redeveloped in the 1980s, has matured over time.

Walkers are asked to meet at City Square Mall’s Food Court at 10am. Space is limited so get there early. Walks are $10 per person, kids under 12 are free. Contact City Square administration at 604-876-5165 or the Vancouver Heritage Foundation at 604-264-9642.

When: Aug. 26th @ 10am [Google Calendar]
Where: Meet at City Square Mall’s Food Court [Google maps]
Cost: $10 per person, kids under 12 are free.
More Info: 604-264-9642 / www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org

HO-HAI-YAN TAIWANESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
TAIWANESE CANADIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY

The Taiwanese Cultural Festival returns to celebrate Taiwan’s traditional, aboriginal and modern culture in Vancouver! As a five-time CEIA Best Cultural Event winner, TCF will have outstanding arts and craft exhibitions, excellent food fairs and markets, and vibrantly entertaining performances. Dragon boats races will thrill the audience, and a cooking competition will display Taiwanese and Canadian chefs’ techniques as well as their sense of flavor. It is a great event to end your summer! September 2nd to 4th, Plaza of Nation and Roundhouse Community Centre.

When: [Google Calendar]
Saturday, September 2, 2006 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, September 3, 2006 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday, September 4, 2006 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Cost: $9 One Day Pass / $15 Three Day Pass
Where: Plaza of Nation 750 Pacific Boulevard [Google Map]
More info: Hotline: 604-696-1555
www.taiwanfest.ca

2006 DESTINATION FUNNY SHORT FILM CONTEST
www.vancouvercomedyfest.com

The Vancouver Comedy Festival Society and Destination Funny Entertainment with the UBC Film Society are pleased to announce the first annual “DESTINATION FUNNY SHORTS” short film competition to coincide with the 2006 Canwest Comedyfest presented by RE/MAX. September 18-24th, 2006. www.destinationfunny.com. Nominated shorts films will be screened and judged at the event to be held Monday, September 18, 2006. Winners are announced at the end of the evening.

CONTEST SUBMISSION POLICY

• Must be in DVD/broadcast ready
• All submission must include a logline, synopsis and cast and crew list.
• Films may be animation or live
• Films must be between 3 and 15 minutes in length
• Deadline for submissions : August 30, 2006 at 5PM
• All submissions MUST be comedic in nature
• THERE IS NO FEE.

PRIZES INCLUDE:
1. SPECIAL BEST FILM PRIZE (tba)
2. DESTINATION FUNNY SHORTS award.
3. Media Acknowledgement in the form of a press release from Destination Funny
4. Two 2006 Canwest Comedy Festival Passes
5. Two Tickets to the Opening Launch Party and passes to the after-hours private parties.

All nominated performers, directors, producers and writers will receive two tickets to the event.
ALL NOMINATED FILMS WILL BE LISTED ON www.destinationfunny.com

Mail to:
Destination Funny c/o FUNNY SHORTS
504-825 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6Z 1K9
Direct queries to: interest@shaw.ca

ABOUT THE COMEDYFEST SOCIETY
Vancouver International Comedy Festival Society brings awareness and funds to comedic performers and provides emerging local comics with the audiences needed to develop their skills. This non-profit society has been working for 20 years to fulfill its mandate; to commission and encourage innovative comedic talent in music, film, theatre, street performance and of course, stand-up.

ABOUT THE CANWEST COMEDYFEST PRESENTED BY RE/MAX
The 2006 CanWest ComedyFest promises to be a spectacular six-day event, jam-packed with hilarious side-splitting performances. During the week the best in stand-up, improv and showcase comedy will descend on the west coast. Over 80,000 people have attended our shows over the past two years and we continue to make the CanWest ComedyFest a true jewel of the West Coast.

Summer Addiction Beach Party
August 30 will be an introduction to a new series: Summer Addiction. This month we start with a Beach Party that will set a new mark with amazing decorations. With sand, tiki huts, palm trees, surf boards, a special VIP Raft Lounge and more, you will be left feeling as though you’re at the beach and craving nothing but cold drinks and bumpin beats.

Email info@bluelite.ca for guestlist and party bookings.

Where: Tonic Nightclub - 919 Granville St. [Google map]
When: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:00 pm - 2:00 am [Google calendar]
Cost: $7 Cover

More info
http://www.bluelite.ca
Phone: 778-889-4784

LARCH MARKET
A community bazaar

Enjoy the local flavour of a small (and incresingly rare) yuppie-free section of Kitsilano this Saturday.
Artists, musicians, students and chefs will be displaying a variety of treasures - books, records,
clothing, antiques, and more. Come early and chill out on the lawn, enjoy some good music, bask in the sun, and have a snack or two.

When: August 26th, 2006 (Saturday) 9:00am until 4:00pm
Where: Larch Street and 4th avenue, South Side

Parking is limited but the #4 or #7 stop right outside the block, and there’s always tons of room for bikes!

Saturday, August 19 - starts 4pm from the VAG (Vancouver Art Gallery) and 5pm from 15th and Sophia
(near Main St).

(a month away, so you have plenty of time to plan to be there!)
The walk will start in two-stages as follows:

1. All non-lazy zombies (or “super zombies”) are invited to gather on or around the big steps at the Vancouver Art Gallery no later than 4pm. From the VAG the horde will be skytrain bound. After a stumble through the mall and a short jaunt on Vancouver’s fine public transit system we will de-train at Main St. station and stumble on up to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church - 320 East 15th - two blocks east of Main. Once there, we will take a short pause to collect ourselves, gnaw on brains, and meet up with . . .
2. The lazy zombies. A second group of zombies will gather in front of the above mentioned church (Bethlehem Lutheran, 320 East 15th, at Sophia and E 15th) at or around 5pm. Remember - zombies tend to move slowly and occasionally have problems with limbs falling off, body stiffness and possibly skytrain security officers. If you do not see any of your brethren exactly at 5pm, be patient. Mill about and look scary.

Once all zombie factions have massed at the church it will be time to head onward and uphill to Mountainview Cemetery at Fraser and 31st. For reference, the walk will proceed along Main Street to 31st should any zombie stragglers be left behind and/or spontaneous zombies wish to join the braaiiins procession.

Once at the cemetery, please be on good zombie behaviour - respect your brethren.

We will linger a short while in the cemetery before moving onwards to nearby Queen Elizabeth Park for some games, brains, fun, prizes, brains and a pinata or two.

Yes, you do have to dress like a zombie. Those who do not do so are welcome, but risk having their brains eaten by confused zombies. You have to admit - they’re not all that smart, but they know a good living brain when they smell it.

Causes of zombie-ness: As everyone knows - or should know - zombies are usually attributable to one or more of the following:

1. voodoo
2. science gone astray - chemical or biological accidents, experiments, viruses and the like
3. the apocalypse

Of course, there are many more possibilties. Be creative. Corpses in all stages of decay are encouraged.
For the low-budget zombie:

1. Oatmeal and liquid latex works wonders.
2. Food colouring and corn syrup makes convincing blood, but sticky. However, also tasty.
3. Value Village - but I’m sure it’s hardly necessary to mention that.

Finally: As mentioned previously - zombies are only really effective when travelling together in large groups. Bring your friends, foes, family and other loved ones.

Nothing says you love someone quite like caking yourself in make-up, limping down the street together and eating them in the park!

Pass this info on to anyone who might be interested - it has a bit of a ‘viral’ feel to it, but see zombie cause number 2. It all makes perfect sense.

Where: VAG
When: Saturday, August 19 - Starts 4pm
Who: Zombie

For more infomation
http://groups.myspace.com/vanzombiewalk

The 2006 Fair at the PNE is bigger and better than ever – with more new entertainment programming than in any other year! Along with the many new and exciting features like the PNE Sport Town Heroes Celebration Parade, Family Theatre shows, and the Home Depot Home Improvement Showcase are Fair favourites like the Iams Superdogs, Canadian Freestyle Motocross Championships, the PNE Prize Home, the Marketplace, and all of that great Fair food. Come out and enjoy live music, wacky entertainers, and fun games. The PNE is an event the whole family can enjoy!

When: August 19 - September 5, 11am - late
Where: Hastings Park
Cost:
Fair Gate Pass (6-64 yrs.) $15.00
Fair Season Gate Pass $34.75
One-Day Fair Ride Pass (over 48”) $34.75
One-Day Junior Fair Ride Pass (over 48”) $23.75
Fair Seniors Gate Pass $5.00

For more information please visit
www.pne.ca

A 90-minute run that starts in twilight in a suburban neighborhood, then stimulates your senses with a trail run in the mist and inky blackness of the Capilano Canyon. A guided Group run at a gentle pace for the socially-inclined and first time night runner. A Competitive category for those more motivated by the clock and the opportunity to rip their buddy’s lungs out. A potluck party and celebration of summer. Entry limited to first 50, so please register early!

When: August the 19th: 10:00pm
Where: North Vancouver
Cost: Free

For more information please visit
http://www.clubfatass.com/

Spend a day in any park in BC and see how many of our scavenger list items you and your team can find. Check them off and send in your entry form by August 15 and your team will be entered in a draw to win a $250 gift certificate from Mountain Equipment Co-op and snacks for your whole team from Tim Hortons!.

The List

• Photo of your team at park entrance sign, a trail sign, a park monument, or some other identifiable landmark of your chosen park.
• A flower with petals more than one colour
• A monument (plaque, statue, cairn,etc.)
• A leaf that’s been nibbled by insects
• A picnic
• Hikers
• Water (a pond, river, stream, coastline, etc)
• Something a bear would eat
• The view from a lookout
• Hiking trail
• Animal Footprint
• Something spotted
• Someone who works at the park

Rules:

1. Your scavenger hunt must take place in a public park – municipal, provincial, federal…any public park.
2. Put your team together and plan your outing (remember water, snacks, sunblock and trailmaps if necessary).
3. Register your team – send your team name, the name of the park you will be exploring and the date you’re planning your outing to parksmonth@cpawsbc.org.
4. Go exploring in your chosen park and have fun.
5. Check off the items on the list as you find them. Please DO NOT pick plants, disturb wildlife or remove anything from the park. There is space on the entry form to record details of your finds and there’s a surprise bonus prize for the team that sends in the best collection of scavenger booty - including drawings, photographs, monument rubbings or written descriptions of the items they found.
6. Download your entry form and fill out your team name, all the names and ages of team members (teams can be any size, but we recommend you keep them small enough that everyone can participate), the name of the park your team explored, the date of your scavenger hunt, etc. Attach a photo of your group with your park’s entrance sign, a trail sign, or park monument.
7. Mail in your entry form and booty by Aug. 15, 2006 to be entered in the grand prize draw.

When: July 1- August 15
Where: Any park in B.C
Cost: Free

For more infomation
http://www.julyisparksmonth.ca/scavengerhunt.html

What is Flugtag
The first Flugtag took place in Austria in 1991. Since then, the dream of flying hand-made machines into unsuspecting bodies of water has spread like wildfire. From Ireland to San Francisco, inspired pilots have come out of the woodwork to construct their own outrageous craft. And while the flights have never been record-breaking, the pre-launch showmanship has always been unparalleled!

Where: Science world, in false creek
When: August 19, Gates at Noon, Event at 2pm - 6pm
Who: All ages
Cost: Free

For more infomation please visit
RedBullFlugTag.ca/

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The Vancouver Pride Society & Vancity Present the 28th annual Vancouver Pride Parade starting at Denman and Robson Streets.

Join us in bringing together the dynamic people and cultures of the city!
For the 28th year, we invite you to come out and celebrate the vibrant life and diversity of the Vancouver queer community, Vancouver’s Pride & Joy.

Parade Route
There will be a slight change in the parade route this year. The parade will start on Denman @ Robson Street, making its way down along Beach Avenue and then end at Pacific & Thurlow. With over 130 floats and 185,000 spectators, we proudly bring you the largest parade on this side of Canada!

Where: Denman @ Robson Street,
When: (August 6) Noon - 2pm
Who: Everyone

For more information please visit Vancouver pride webpage
http://www.vancouverpride.ca/