Who gives a sh*t about civic engagement? We do. Join Gen Why and Truthfool Communications—two Vancouver creative agencies behind viral, aptly timed online/offline projects—for a discussion of what makes them and you so gung-ho about social change. Hosted by The Vancouver Observer.
Thursday August 16 2012
Gen Y Ain’t Fools: Creative campaigning for social change in Conservative Canada
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Trivia Showdown
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Join members of Room and subTerrain for short readings and a literary trivia game. Win bragging rights and fabulous prizes, including current and back issues of both magazines (Grand Prize: 2-year subscription and amazing swag).
Real Live Action
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Discorder, that magazine from CiTR 101.9FM, presents an exhibition of work by contributing photographers from the past 12 issues.
Friday August 17 2012
Feeling it out: Emerging Poets Write the Body
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Six emerging poets delve into the world of arms, legs, torsos, breasts and knees, and from that turn their focus outward to eating, breathing and sexing. When poets take on the body beauty and/or raunch are sure to follow.
Partying Matters
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What happened last night? You might not always remember the details, but you will remember the magazine that put it all together. Color magazine will share stories, videos, marketing materials and advice on how to throw amazing public events that do more than just support your printed content, but bring your readership and community together outside the page, building brand loyalty and proving that partying matters!
Thoughts on Text: A Hammock Residency Project
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OCW Magazine, Project Space and Access Gallery present a Hammock Residency project by Heidi Nagtegaal. Hammock Archives will be exhibited alongside performances, workshops and presentations by current Hammock Residents and Alumni. Featuring a performance by Lucky Dragons, co-presented by Fillip.
Saturday August 18 2012
The Art of a Kick-Ass Reading
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As a writer you can either give a “reading” or a kick-ass performance. Ray Hsu and Tanille Geib are gonna give you tips and tricks on how to do the latter.
Geist Guide to Becoming a Zinester
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Learn how to be a zinester! Geist editors Chelsea Novak and Jordan Abel will inspire you to create, promote and sell your own zine.
Sumi Ink Club
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Fillip presents an open-to-the-public participatory drawing event with Sumi Ink Club, a platform for collaborative drawing founded in 2005 by Los Angeles-based artists Sarah Rara and Luke Fischbeck. Everyone welcome: all ages, all styles.