BMO Vancouver Marathon

BMO Vancouver Marathon

BMO Vancouver Marathon photo credit Ron Sombilon  2013

BMO Vancouver Marathon

Sunday, May 4, 2014

With spectacular scenic views, included as one of the World´s Top Ten marathons worth traveling for by Forbes Magazine in 2014, and more than 15,200 participants (registered as of April 24, 2014) many from all over the world, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is celebrated this Sunday, May 4. 

For all the information and the several events organized visit  BMO Vancouver Marathon website. 

BMO Vancouver Marathon 2013 Pictures

Pictures taken at Kitsilano beach Park

BMO Vancouver Mararthon 2013 -  Lucy Njeri 1st Place Female Runner - Kitsilano Beach  

BMO Vancouver Mararthon 2013 -   Onsare bib#6 yo-yoing back and forth, In the lead bib#1 Eshetu #18 Kiptoo #6 Onsare, #36 Omwenga - Kitsilano Beach  

BMO Vancouver Mararthon 2013 -   Onsare bib#6 yo-yoing back and forth, In the lead bib#1 Eshetu #18 Kiptoo #6 Onsare, #36 Omwenga  - Kitsilano Beach  

The Works of Mexican journalist, critic and political activist Carlos Monsivais at the Vancouver Public Library

The Works of Mexican journalist, critic and political activist Carlos Monsivais at the Vancouver Public Library

Carlos Monsiváis photo by homozapping.com.mx

Mexican journalist, critic and political activist Carlos Monsiváis  was born on May 4, 1938 and died on June 19th. 2010. He was known as Mexico's finest chronicler and It has been said that to understand life in Mexico you have to read Carlos Monsivais´ work.

Some of his works can be found in the Vancouver Public Library either in English or Spanish:

Mexican Postcards / Carlos Monsiváis : edited, translated and introduced by John Kraniauskas

Carlos Monsiváis : culture and chronicle in contemporary Mexico / Linda Egan.

Visit my Carlos Monsiváis Pinterest Board to learn more about him.  

Vancouver Sun Run

Vancouver Sun Run

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Burrard St. at Cornwall - Kitsilano photo by maplehouse.com

Some pictures of The Vancouver Sun Run.

The annual Vancouver Sun Run is Canada´s largest 10 K run with almost 50,000 participants. This year is celebrating its 30 years.   

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Runners crossing Burrard bridge -  photo by maplehouse.com

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - British Columbia Regiment Band  -  photo by maplehouse.com

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Cute ballerinas! -  Burrard St. - Kitsilano

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Runners crossing Burrard bridge 

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Cherry Blossom Trees and Runners - Burrard St.-  photo by maplehouse.com

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - British Columbia Regiment Band  -  photo by maplehouse.com

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - British Columbia Regiment Band  -  photo by maplehouse.com

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Burrard St. - Kitsilano photo by maplehouse.com

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Burrard St. - Kitsilano photo by maplehouse.com

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Runners crossing Burrard bridge -  photo by maplehouse.com

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Runners crossing Burrard bridge -  photo by maplehouse.com

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Burrard St. at Cornwall - Kitsilano photo by maplehouse.com

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Runners crossing Burrard bridge -  photo by maplehouse.com

Vancouver Sun Run 2014  - Runners along Burrard St. -  photo by maplehouse.com

Definitely Dalí - Picasso, Mattise, Chagall, Miro & Dalí in Vancouver - The Chali Rosso Art Gallery

Definitely Dalí 

Picasso, Mattise, Chagall, Miro & Dalí in Vancouver at The Chali Rosso Art Gallery

"Nobility of time" Salvador Dalí - Definitely Dalí Exhibition at the Chali Rosso Art Gallery in Vancouver - photo by maplehouse.com

We visited the Chali-Rosso Art Gallery located on the exclusive Gallery Row in Vancouver, Canada that is presenting the great exhibition "Definitely Dalí" a collection of sculptures by surrealist artist Salvador Dalí . The gallery also houses the largest private gallery collection of works by European Modern Masters including Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Joan Miró and Henry Mtisse, Salvador Dalí, and we could also see works by Rembrandt.

For more information about the Definitely Dalí exhibition, and other works in exhibition visit: Chali-Rosso Art Gallery  website.

 "Lady Godiva with Butterflies" Salvador Dalí - Definitely Dalí Exhibition at the Chali Rosso Art Gallery in Vancouver

"Space Venus" Salvador Dalí - Definitely Dalí Exhibition at the Chali Rosso Art Gallery in Vancouver

"Unicorn" Salvador Dalí - Definitely Dalí Exhibition at the Chali Rosso Art Gallery in Vancouver - photo by maplehouse.com

"An old man with a divided fur cap" Rembrandt van Rijn (1606'- 1669) Chali Rosso Art Gallery in Vancouver

Joan Miró -  Chali Rosso Art Gallery in Vancouver

 "Dalí Dreams" Salvador Dalí - Chali Rosso Art Gallery in Vancouver