HELP PORTRAIT DTES VANCOUVER 2011

HELP PORTRAIT DTES VANCOUVER 2011
Help Portrait is a movement of photographers who are using their time, equipment and expertise to give back to those who are less fortunate this holiday season. In brief, here are the details:
In unity we have created a dynamic environment to steward our artistic services to the low income single parent families & residents of the Down Town East Side of Vancouver. This has been made possible with support of other Not for Profit Organizations in the Down Town East Side Such as
The Nehemiah Arts Foundation Vancouver, Union Gospel Mission, The Salvation Army , Artisan Vancouver & the YWCA Vancouver.
You can check out our promo video here



This years Help Portrait event will take place on Saturday December the 3rd 2011 at the Union Gospel Mission ( UGM ) 601 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC in the Down Town East Side where over 30 + local photographers will be shooting 300+ families/individuals on December 3rd with the help of our amazing volunteer team!
We will be providing onsite photo printing and also a postage station so the families are able to send the photos to their loved ones this holiday season at no cost to them. Each year we provide complimentary hair & makeup services & we will be offering these services again this year.We will also have live musical performances throughout the day both indoors & outdoors thanks to Artisan Vancouver & Nehemiah Records.

We also will be doing a clothing outreach with Clothes on Wheels during the event for families & individuals . Last year we also did a toy drive & will be setting one up again for this year so stay tuned for that as it was such a great addition last year.

We want to encourage you to spread the word about this exciting movement of artists who are uniting globally in December 2011http://www.help-portrait.com/

This is an Open Community Event, All are welcome.

If you are interested in volunteering for the event on Saturday December the 3rd please contact us at info@nehemiahvancity.com & we will send you a volunteer application

Volunteer Positions Available:

• Hair Stylists
• Makeup Artists
• Art Outreach/Performances- i.e. Musicians, Painters
• Street Performers
• Security
• Greeter
• Community Outreach
• General Volunteer
• Photographer
• Photography Assistant/Runner
• SkateBoarders
• Set Up + Tear Down

If you are a photographer looking for more information and networking regarding this event please contact Head Photographer Ian Sheh at info@iansheh.com –NOTE- We are only accepting Volunteer Photographers Until October 31st 2010

For any other inquiries or media requests please email info@nehemiahvancity.com

Facebook Event : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183198125087635

Thank you for your support!

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Creative World Arts + Justice Festival Aug 12-14th 2011

Creative World July promo from Creative World Festival on Vimeo.

The first annual Creative World {an arts and justice festival} will be held August 12-14, 2011 in Mission, British Columbia, Canada. We are followers of Jesus, passionate about creativity and social justice, and excited to provide a space for folks from all walks of life to come together and be inspired. Buy tickets now.

What’s it all about?
Creative World is a grassroots arts and justice camping festival with speakers, musicians, and workshops.  Bring your family, friends and neighbours and enjoy a relaxing and inspiring weekend with others passionate about justice.

Who will be speaking?
We are excited to announce the initial line-up of speakers, including Shane Claiborne, Cheryl Bear, Ched Myers, Bob Ekblad and Elaine Enns.  Check out the speakers page and check back regularly as we add new speakers and workshop leaders to the mix.

What about music?
Local musicians and bands including Shad and Zaac Pick will be a key part of the festival, bringing their unique take on justice and creativity through music, spoken word, slam poetry and more.  Read more here.

What’s creative about it?
Art and creativity are at the heart of this festival and we’re excited to provide a space for you to let loose, tap into that creative spark within, and worship God through your senses.  Read more here.

How do I get there?
Creative World will be held on Stolo Nation land at St Mary’s in Mission, BC.  Its easy to get there and directions and more information about this historic site can be read here.

Where will I sleep?
Bring your tent, or better yet, bring a friend with a tent or sleep out under the stars.  The park has spectacular views of the Fraser Valley, Fraser River, and on a clear day you can see the grand snow-capped peak of Mt. Baker in Washington State.  More info here.

Who can go?
Anyone and everyone.  This is a family friendly event with fun things for the kids as well as speakers and music that will appeal to all ages.  Read more here about theCreative World children’s program.  Because many of our friends are in recovery from addiction, this will be an alcohol-free event.

What will I eat?
In the age-old tradition of camping, we encourage you to bring your own food or share with others.  You’ll also be able to sample the gastronomic delights available from our local food vendors or walk ten minutes to downtown Mission where there are an assortment of shops and cafes.  Read more here.

How much will it cost?
We are intentionally keeping ticket prices as low as possible, asking people who attend to share resources – traveling, eating and camping together in groups wherever possible.  There will be early bird discounts, as well as special pricing for children and students.  Contact us for special pricing if you are on welfare or disability, or are currently in recovery from addiction.  Buy tickets now.
1) Promo Video – http://vimeo.com/26930113
2) Website- www.creativeworldfestival.org
3) Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/creativeworldfestival
4) Twitter Feed- @CWJFestival

Whirlwind Theatre Productions Presents // COMPASSION FOR KILLERS

Whirlwind Theatre Productions Presents:

COMPASSION FOR KILLERS

Written and Performed by Christopher Cook.  Directed by Alison Chisholm

July 28th – 30th, 2011

Fathers, brothers, and sons.  Four generations of men get the chance for redemption and forgiveness with one man’s journey home.  Almost a century after his great-grandfathers release from prison, Connor Strout retraces his ancestors footsteps in an attempt to reconcile his own actions through the tragedies of the men who came before him.

Runs July 27^th – 30^th at 8pm with a 2pm on Saturday at Pacific Theatre – 1440 West 12^th Ave.

Pay-what-you-can preview July 27^th. Tickets are $12.  To reserve tickets email whirlwindtheatre@gmail.com

HeArt for Dalits – Art Auction + Jean Sale

HeArt for Dalits
Art Auction & Jean Sale
Friday July 22nd 2011 @ 7PM

Local Art +
Live Music +
Great Cause

We are hosting a night of Art, Music, good people and “goodsociety.” It is an opportunity to come together, be social and do good.

$5 TICKETS:
Tickets can be purchased at the door or by donating $5 to this page. Invite your friends!
**FREE drink with each ticket.

ART AUCTION:
There will be multiple pieces being auctioned off throughout the evening.

GOOD SOCIETY JEANS:
We will also have our good friends from “goodsociety” there with some of their fair trade, organic denim product that will be for sale for $100. Already added to each pair of jeans is a “freedom fee” which will go towards freeing a child from slavery in India. http://www.goodsociety.org/

LIVE MUSIC:
Featuring Second Narrows
http://www.myspace.com/secondnarrows
& Jacqueline Bartel
http://www.myspace.com/jacquelineannb

DIRECTIONS:
Beaumont Studios – Olympic Village
316 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver
http://www.thebeaumontstudios.com/

**5 minute walk from the Olympic Village Skytrain Station.

We are really excited to get together, have some fun and help a great cause. Hope to see you all there!

If you have any questions you can reach us at info@dalitfreedom.net

Conférence de Prière et Louange et pour la St-Jean et le Québec

Une conférence de quatre jours de prière et de louange pour notre Québec! En même temps que «la Saint-Jean»! Pendant que des dizaines de milliers de personnes rempliront les Plaines d’Abraham le 23 juin s’amorcera une fin de semaine passionnante! En fait, nous croyons que Dieu désire réunir tous les gens ayant à coeur de prier pour les milliers et milliers de personnes qui ne connaissent toujours pas Jésus comme leur Sauveur et Seigneur personnel partout dans notre province! Pour poursuivre, il est à noter que, pendant toute la fin de semaine, nous aurons des sessions de prière à chaque midi et le soir prédication et louange. Bref, venez prier avec nous du 23 au 26 juin à 19h à l’Hôtel Pur pour que les Québécois fassent la plus belle rencontre de leur vie, celle de Jésus !

Du 23 au 26 juin @ 19h
A l’Hotel Pur
395 Rue de la Couronne,
2iem étage sale ABC

Paul Hardy
est le fondateur de Revive International. Il était un snowboarder professionnel, mais Il décida de mettre sa carrière de côté et de répondre à «l’appel de Dieu» sur sa vie comme évangéliste.

Jean Turpin
est le fondateur du Centre Réveil International de la ville d’Ottawa depuis novembre 1998. Jean et sa femme ont aussi une émission de télévision chrétienne sur Miracle Channel. Ils sont des pionniers pour l’oeuvre de Dieu dans la francophonie.

Normand Charlebois
est responsable de la jeunesse des APDC (Assemblées de Pentecôte du Canada) sur le plan provincial. À chaque année, il organise la plus grosse conférence de jeunes chrétiens au Québec (CJYC), attirant au-dessus de mille jeunes par année.

LOUANGE

Émilie Charette
est une femme originaire de la ville de Québec est une femme qui a le désir de voir cette génération transformée par Dieu. Elle est reconnue pour son dynamisme et pour sa passion pour louer Dieu.

Marie et Hélène Gauvreau
sont de la ville de Valleyfield où elles servent à l’église Carrefour du Suroît. Elles ont une très grande passion pour la louange et un coeur pour cette génération, tout comme Émilie.

RÉVOLUTION Band
est un groupe de jeunes chrétiens de la ville de Sherbrooke du Carrefour Chrétien de l’Estrie. Ils sont en feu pour Dieu et prêts à avoir un impact au Québec avec leur musique.
Facebook Event:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125236227555567

Website: http://www.reviveintl.com

Creative Media Coverage Provided By The Nehemiah Arts Foundation for Faith Today Magazine

Impact Nations Haiti – Steph Forster July 2011 Trip Promo

Here is a quick promo video to get an idea of what we are up to next in Haiti & how you can come along side!

Pacific Theatre Presents // The Great Divorce – By CS Lewis

Pacific Theatre Presents………….

THE GREAT DIVORCE

Adapted by George Drance & The Magis Theatre from the novel by C.S. Lewis

May 20-June 18

“If there is one wee spark under all these ashes, we will blow it till the whole pile is red and clear.”

VANCOUVER, BC – The trip from hell to heaven is merely a bus ride away. Pacific Theatre is proud to presentThe Great Divorce, adapted for the stage by George Drance and The Magis Theatre from the novel by C.S. Lewis.

Hell resembles nothing so much as a dreary industrial city in the north of England, its denizens free to leave whenever they like – aboard a bus bound for a heaven that’s like nothing you’ve ever imagined.  A theologically dazzling journey studded with memorable characters, mind-spinning dialogue, and images of human folly and sublime hope that will forever change the way you see eternity.

Originally titled Who Goes Home?, inspired by Blake’s The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, Lewis uses this story of one man’s bus ride from hell to heaven to examine the successes and failures of the relationship between history’s two most dramatic of opposites.

A mainstay on Vancouver’s stages, The Great Divorce marks Kyle Rideout’s debut as a theatrical director. Already an up-and-coming filmmaker, Rideout won the NSI Drama Prize, Bravo!FACT, and NFB FAB award his short film Wait for Rain, as well as festival success for Hop the Twig.  Known for his fantastical and comic approach to storytelling, Rideout will bring his larger-than-life sensibilities to Lewis’ theological masterpiece.

RAVE REVIEWS

“Narnia for adults!  Beatific, bright-clad, incorruptible spirits are pitted against flawed, monochromatic ghosts. It’s not a fair fight.” – Seattle Weekly

“Challenges not only the ear and the brain but the heart and the soul.” –Seattle Post-Intelligencer

When :May 20-June 18, Wednesdays-Saturdays at 8pm, 2pm matinees Saturdays

Where:Pacific Theatre, 1420 West 12^th Ave (at Hemlock St), Vancouver, BC

Tickets:$16.50-29.50 (HST not incl.) – to reserve call 604.731.5518, or visit pacifictheatre.org.

Souls Rest Album Launch Party :: May 28th 2011

Souls Rest Album Launch Party  for  their new album ” extra.ordinary.love ”

Come and join the launch of our new album with live performances and special guests at Shine Nightclub, 364 Water St Vancouver BC Canada on May 27th 8pm – 10:30pm

facebook event : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120000944747044

fan page : http://www.facebook.com/soulsrest

website : http://www.soulsrest.com

tweet:http://www.twitter.com/soulsrest

music:http://www.soulsrest.bandcamp.com

Bio:

“Souls Rest delivers hip hop that hits you with distinctiveness and innovation…”
(Steve Hayes – Cross Rhythms UK)

Established in 2003 in Liverpool, England, Souls Rest gained a reputation for creating dynamic and inventive hip hop music in both live and studio settings. Comprised of emcee ‘The Rawface’ and DJ ‘Philamonic’, Souls Rest recently emigrated to Canada setting up a recording studio and working on the creation of new music for an EP (’Two Minutes”) which was released in November 2009.

Souls Rest originally began as a 5 piece live band, playing at small underground nights in Liverpool before moving to larger events across the UK. Over time the group changed shape, culminating in a sharper more focused sound based around the traditional hip hop elements of the DJ and the Emcee. Souls Rest have three previous CD releases: 2003’s ‘Hip Hop Fun for all the Family’, 2004’s ‘Extended Wordplay’ and a self titled EP released in 2006. Having played at venues ranging from grubby clubs to large-scale festival stages, Souls Rest bring with them over six years of live performance experience.

Souls Rest’s original sound is a result of two distinctly different approaches to music production. ‘Philamonic’ began DJing by spinning house and then drum and bass records, before moving on to the art of turntablism and hip hop music; while ‘The Rawface’ was heavily into London’s UK Garage scene before maturing into a hip hop MC. This eclectic background as well as a love of all genres of music (with the exception of country obviously) has developed within Souls Rest a passion not only for the music they create but also for those that hear it.

Souls Rest focus upon using their diverse musical influences to infuse this culture with positively proactive sounds and are excited to bring to Canada their inspiring and innovative hip hop music.

You will find rest for your soul.”

Global Leaders Workshop-Vancouver Club/Guest Speaker Steph Forster

On Monday, May 9th, we are running a workshop, 9-4 at The Vancouver Club,915 W. Hastings. This is the first level of our annual program which then will be followed by another workshop in Ottawa. The audience is movers and shakers at various campuses across lower mainland, including but not limited to UBC, SFU, Capilano and Kwatlan. The key note speaker is Ray Williams from Ray Williams Associates and guest speaker Steph Forster CEO of The Nehemiah Arts Foundation Vancouver. Ray has offices in Vancouver, and Phoenix, Arizona providing personal and executive Mentoring and leadership training services for senior executives and managers and business owners and professionals. And the subject of the talk he is sharing is titled “Why We Need A New Leadership Paradigm?”

Steph Forster has been working Internationally in China & Haiti as well as locally in Vancouver BC hosting Arts Outreach based events for the marginalized .Steph Forster’s Talk will be about International Business Relations & the Arts.

The Global Leaders Centre Program has been Global Vision’s (GV) nation-wide channel operating in every province and three territories as, “the Producer of Global Leaders since 1991 “. How do we do this? It all starts with a search for talent  just follow these steps:

Who?

The GLC is open to all enterprising youth from 16 years of age to 25.  Here, “age does not matter” nor is any specific background and achievement necessary. Be ready to assess who you are and have the desire to see who you can be. High school students work together with those from university and the world of work as young professionals with a common purpose – to lead and give back to their communities.

What?

The GLC program has 2 thrusts. One, the Foundation for Leadership curriculum – with a 20 year track record of performance built by 1200 graduates now spanning the world as global leaders in so many different careers and locations.The second thrust, building your knowledge of  Canada beyond that of your own back door. Each region’s GLC focuses on learning about your communities’  economic assets in both culture and industry. They contribute to the Region’s Brand- which will be taken to the world!

The GLC is usually one full day and features the above delivered in a very interactive style of learning by doing lead by the region’s global leaders from many fields of work and experiences.

Why?

Canada needs leaders – global leaders, people who have the global knowledge and skills necessary to promote Canada’s industry and culture both at home and abroad. These leaders are required in every field of endeavor – the arts, medicine, business, education, engineering and technology etc, etc. The GLC provides the opportunity to get the ticket on the Junior Team Canada (JTC) Ambassador bus. The world awaits!

When? Where?

Monday, May 9th, we are running a workshop, 9-4 at The Vancouver Club,915 W. Hastings Street Vancouver

Click here to register http://www.myglobalvision.com/glc-registration/

WESTCOAST TATTOO AND CULTURE SHOW : April 15-17th

The Westcoast Tattoo and Culture Show is your opportunity to look into the world of tattooing and tattoo culture. Not only will you get to see the amazing artwork, culture and history behind tattooing, you’ll also get to meet the diverse personalities that drive the tattoo industry.

The Westcoast Tattoo and Culture Show gives you an opportunity to meet the Artists from in and around Vancouver as well as from around the world. Every artist has a unique take on every piece they do, so come to the show find that perfect artist for the perfect piece. We have gathered some of the world’s best artists under one roof, so please come out and support them and their artwork.

You want a piece that you can be proud of and these artists have dedicated their lives to their trade and perform and apply it in the most professional manner possible. Like any trade, there is always someone cheaper and faster, but when it comes to tattooing, you pay a little more… you get a lot more.

You get the confidence of knowing that your getting a piece that will last a lifetime done by a professional done in a safe ,clean environment.

The WestCoast Tattoo & Culture Show will be held on April 15th, 16th, and 17th at the PNE Forum in Vancouver, BC.
Live tattooing by World Renowned Artists, Graffiti Gallery, Pin-up Pageant, Live bands, Cultural showcases, Roller Derby Girls, Custom Hotrods and Motorcycles.

Tattoo is not only an art, it’s a culture.

Keep checking back on our website for updates on attending artists, events, and more:
http://www.westcoasttattooshow.com/news.html

WEST COAST TATTOO CULTURE SHOW

Friday April 15th 4pm – 11pm
Saturday April 16th 11am – 11pm
Sunday April 17th 11am – 6pm

$15 Tickets at Door

Purchase online:
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/Westcoast-Tattoo-Show-tickets/artist/1574962

PNE Forum
2901 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
(604) 253-2311

General Inquiries – info@westcoasttattooshow.com

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