Tonight: Out Of Space

Eastside Culture Crawl presents

'Out of Space...'
6- Photographers, 30- Artists

Chapel Arts
Jan 9-25 - Opening Celebration Jan 9 @ 7 (cash bar)

A multi-disciplinary exhibition which pairs photographs of artists working in their studios and the artwork created by those artists. Putting a face to the space where art is made. This event opens opportunities for discussions around the need to secure permanent, safe and lasting solutions for the creative workers of Vancouver.

Also join us at the Chapel on Sundays Jan 11, 18, and 25 between 1-4 to discuss the space challenges unique to artists working in Vancouver and help find positive workable solutions.

Artists participating in 'Out of Space': Arleigh Wood, Arnt Arntzen, Bernadine Fox, Carylann Leoppky, Christopher Paul, Danaca Ackerson, Donna Cowan, Goby Catt, Heather Craig, Jessica Bell, Jessie Turner, John Steil, Jusdon Beaumont, Kalsang Dawa, Kathleen Murphy, Kathryn Youngs, Lilias Ann, Neal Nolan, Niina Chebry, Noah G, Noel Hodnett, pamela Cambaizo, patty Ampleford, Pilar Mehlis, Ralph Moscovitch, Robi Smith, Sarah Knoebber, Tony Chu, William Stock, Richard Tetrault.

Photographs of artists by Kiku Hawkes, Jeremy van Niewkerk, Ester Rausenberg, Clayton Cooper, Valerie Arntzen, Wendy D

Event Sponsors:
Malinka Financial, BOB, Vancouver Economic Development, Vancity, Franco Ferrari, Wendy D Photography, Smith Sound, Fidelis Printmaking, Grolsch Beer and Chapel Arts

Chapel Arts website

Strathcona Residents Meeting Tomorrow!

The first meeting in 2009 of the Strathcona Residents Association will be held on Wednesday, January 7, at 7:15 p.m. at the Strathcona Community Centre.

If you're interested in becoming more involved in your community this is a good starting point . . . remember :

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

Agenda items will include:

-- SBIA "Green Zone" proposal to partner with the Cooperative Auto Network: The Strathcona Business Improvement Association is working towards developing Strathcona as a model community of mixed used and sustainability. How can we limit the number of cars on our roads and still get where we need to go? Can the SRA and the SBIA work together to make it happen?

-- Carnegie Community Action Project and condo owners: This newly forming group plans to include condo owners from CityGate, Gastown, Victory Square, and other "sub-areas of the Downtown Eastside." Its purpose is to advocate for social housing in the DTES for low income families, singles, seniors. Two DTES residents – Elvin Wyly, chair of the Urban Studies program at UBC, and Sandy Hirschen, ex-Dean of Architecture - are helping CCAP coordinator, Wendy Pedersen, to get the group started.

-- Princess Avenue Interpretative Walk project: You may recall that a motion regarding this item was tabled at our December meeting. I hope we will have more information on Wednesday.

TripWolf - Take a Historic Tour of Chinatown!

Here's something kind of cool. It's a site called TripWolf.com

Basically it's user controlled content that allows you to virtually tour a map and look around a neighbourhood, city, even country!

With weather like this, you can travel without leaving your home!

Click to check out Vancouver's Chinatown!

JIM BYRNES AT ST. JAMES CHURCH

(From Sharon Kravitz)

Friday January 16, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

St. James Anglican Church, 303 East Cordova

Benefit Concert for the Saint James Music Academy

Featuring Jim Byrnes

Jim Byrnes is an internationally recognized blues guitarist who has also had acting roles in movies and television. Jim continues to give generously of his time, in appreciation for the training and support he received as a child.

The proceeds of the concert will go to the Saint James Music Academy, an independent, non-profit organization, now in its second year of classical music training for children growing up in the Downtown Eastside. Patterned on the Royal Conservatory of Music program, the 50 students are trained in piano, cello, choir, violin, guitar, and bass with not only practical training, but theory as well. Instructors (who for the most part donate their time) are classically trained. Students come from Strathcona and Seymour elementary schools. They range in age from six to 12 and come from very diverse cultural backgrounds. Music lessons are free to families with limited resources. At a time when the DTES is undergoing rapid change, we have established a music education program which will remain accessible to children from low-income families.

We can only remain accessible with the support of our community, and the communities that surround us. Local businesses such as Fluevog Shoes donated generously towards the purchase of instruments for the school. Sunrise Market and Eclipse Awards have also given generously to the Music Academy by providing support with snacks, and making awards for the children at the end of the school year.

Please join us on the January 16th to support Saint James Music Academy, it will be a well spent 20 dollars and a good time, too! For tickets, please call Sharon at 604-251-5001.

Strathcona Residents Association - SRA (first meeting for 2009)

The first meeting in 2009 of the Strathcona Residents Association will be held on Wednesday, January 7, at 7:15 p.m. at the Strathcona Community Centre.

If you're interested in becoming more involved in your community this is a good starting point . . . remember :

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

Agenda items will include:

-- SBIA "Green Zone" proposal to partner with the Cooperative Auto Network: The Strathcona Business Improvement Association is working towards developing Strathcona as a model community of mixed used and sustainability. How can we limit the number of cars on our roads and still get where we need to go? Can the SRA and the SBIA work together to make it happen?

-- Carnegie Community Action Project and condo owners: This newly forming group plans to include condo owners from CityGate, Gastown, Victory Square, and other "sub-areas of the Downtown Eastside." Its purpose is to advocate for social housing in the DTES for low income families, singles, seniors. Two DTES residents – Elvin Wyly, chair of the Urban Studies program at UBC, and Sandy Hirschen, ex-Dean of Architecture - are helping CCAP coordinator, Wendy Pedersen, to get the group started.

-- Princess Avenue Interpretative Walk project: You may recall that a motion regarding this item was tabled at our December meeting. I hope we will have more information on Wednesday.