Living Vancouver Canada: October 2014

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Babes & Bathers: History of the Swimsuit Exhibit at The Vancouver Maritime Museum

Babes & Bathers: History of the Swimsuit Exhibition at the Vancouver Maritime Museum

Babes & Bathers: History of the Swimsuit

June 28th - November 2nd, 2014

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Text by the Vancouver Maritime Museum:

"From swimming costumes to bikinis, bathing suits styles have fluctuated from the modest to the more revealing, all in a desire to make us fashionable by the water’s edge.

As a city surrounded by water, going to the beach and owning a swimsuit is an essential part of both our wardrobe and our Vancouver identity.

Drawing primarily on the collections of fashion historian Ivan Sayers, the Maritime Museum will display examples of swimwear worn in Vancouver from the 1890s to the 1980s.

This summer explore the styles, fashions and heritage of our beaches at Babes & Bathers: History of the Swimsuit. "

For more information please:

Visit The Vancouver Maritime Museum Website
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Click to check some pictures of The Live Fashion Show and Lecture by Costume Historian Ivan Sayers at The Vancouver Maritime Museum

Vancouver Maritime Museum photo by MapleHouse.com

The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China´s Emperors Exhibition at The Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver Art Gallery

The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China´s Emperors

ForbiddenCity-15 Portrait of Emperor Qianlong in ceremonial robe
Anonymous
Qing dynasty. Qialong period
ink and colour on silk
© The Palace Museum

The Vancouver Art Gallery presents

The Forbidden City:

Inside the Court of China´s Emperors

October 18, 2014 to January 11, 2015

For more information about this exhibition visit The Vancouver Art Gallery website.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Vancouver celebrates Diwali - DiwaliFest

Vancouver Celebrates Diwali

DiwaliFest

Rangoli - Vancouver celebrates Diwali - Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre

Vancouver Celebrates Diwali

DiwaliFest

Roundhouse Community Centre

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

October 25 2014

DiwaliFest is the annual South Asian arts and culture celebrating the Diwali holiday. It is also known as Vancouver celebrates Diwali or "Festival of Lights" intended for all cultures and communities.
For more information visit the DiwaliFest website and follow Diwali Social Media Channels:

DiwaliFest Website
DiwaliFest Facebook Page
DiwaliFest Twitter

Vancouver Celebrates Diwali 2012 Pictures

Diwali "Festival of Lights" was celebrated in Vancouver at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in Vancouver. This is the 9th year of the festival known as "Vancouver celebrates Diwali" organized by the Diwali Celebration Society.

Vancouver Mayor Robertson attended the festival and performances included Juno-nominated DJ A-SLAM who performed with violinist-extremist Kytami, Vancity Bhangra, Shiamak Vancouver Bollywood Dance Team, Lapis, and more.

Juno-nominated DJ A-SLAM performing with violinist-extremist Kytami at Vancouver Celebrates Diwali - Roundhouse Community Centre

Sudnya Mulye Dance Academy - Vancouver Celebrates Diwali - Roundhouse Community Centre

Lapis - Vancouver Celebrates Diwali - Roundhouse Community Centre

Little girl enjoying the performance of Lapis - Vancouver Celebrates Diwali - Roundhouse Community Centre

Robin Gill correspondent for Global National - Vancouver Celebrates Diwali - Roundhouse Community Centre

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Visiting Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver

Queen Elizabeth Park

Vancouver

The Bloedel Conservatory and "Knife Edge: Two Piece" Henry Moore Sculpture - Queen Elizabeth Park - Vancouver

Some pictures of the beautiful QueenElizabeth Park. This public park is 52 hectare and is located at the highest point in Vancouver. The park is home to the famous Bloedel Conservatory, the arboterum, scultptures like The Knife Edge by internationally renowned artist Henry Moore, fountains, tennis courts, lawn bowling and pitch and putt. To learn more about this park visit Queen Elizabeth Park website.

Spectacular view from Queen Elizabeth Park - Vancouver - photo by maplehouse.com

Queen Elizabeth Park - Vancouver - photo by maplehouse.com

Queen Elizabeth Park - Vancouver - photo by maplehouse.com

Queen Elizabeth Park - Vancouver - photo by maplehouse.com

Queen Elizabeth Park - Vancouver - photo by maplehouse.com

Queen Elizabeth Park - Vancouver - photo by maplehouse.com

Bloedel Conservatiry - Queen Elizabeth Park - Vancouver - photo by maplehouse.com

Friday, October 3, 2014

UBC Apple Festival in Vancouver

UBC APPLE FESTIVAL

UBC Apple Festival at UBC Botanical Garden

UBC APPLE FESTIVAL

October 18-19 2014

11 am - 4 pm

$4 entry - cash only

Children under 12 free

Apple Tasting Tent - Apple for Sale - Apple Tree Cultivars for Sale

Display and Demonstrations - Entertainment - Children's Area

Attractions at the Garden - Food Fair: Apple Pie, Apple Hot Cider

The annual UBC Apple Festival is celebrated at the UBC Botanical Garden in Vancouver. You can find more than 70 varieties of apples, and every year around 20,000 kilos are sold!.
For more information visit:

UBC APPLE FESTIVAL 2013 Pictures

UBC Apple Festival in Vancouver - photo by MapleHouse.com

UBC Apple Festival in Vancouver

UBC APPLE FESTIVAL Pictures

Apple Tasting - UBC Apple Festival in Vancouver - photo by MapleHouse.com

UBC Apple Festival

UBC Botanical Garden

Please do not touch the apples ...although it may be tempting... UBC Apple Festival

More than 70 varieties available at UBC Apple Festival

Wolf River, York Imperial, Yellow Bellflower, Zabergau Renette, Zoba - UBC Apple Festival

Fiesta Apple - UBC Apple Festival

Northern Spy - UBC Apple Festival

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival 2013

Flamenco Rosario presents

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival

October 28 - November 9 2014

Flamenco Rosario presents the 2014 Vancouver International Flamenco Festival at various venues in Vancouver.
For tickets and master classes information visit Vancouver International Flamenco Festival Website and follow their Social Media channels:

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival Website

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival Facebook Page

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival Twitter

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival 2013 Pictures

Flickr Photo Album: INTERFlamenca

Flickr Photo Album: El Duende y El Reloj

"El Duende y El Reloj " a performance for children featuring local performers Vancouver International Flamenco Festival - photo: Maplehouse.com

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival - INTERFlamenca Ricardo Rubio Company from Mexico - photo: Maplehouse.com

INTERflamenca Ricardo Rubio company from Mexico presented "Identidad" at Granville Island picnic pavillion. Bailaores: Ricardo Rubio & Ricardo Osorio Ruíz. Cantaor: Rubén Villaseñor. Guitar player: Ricardo Humberto Sánchez . Sound Artist : Fermín Martínez Producer: Antonio Jaramillo Prod. Assistant: Tonalli Villalpando.

Check more pictures on Flickr Photo Album: INTERFlamenca

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival - INTERFlamenca Ricardo Rubio Company from Mexico - photo: Maplehouse.com

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival 2012 Pictures

Flamenco Rosario - Vancouver International Flamenco Festival - Vancouver Public Library

A lecture and dance demonstration by "Flamenco Rosario" Artistic Director Rosario Ancer and Musical Director Victor Kolstee were presented today at the Vancouver Public Library. The lecture included learning the 12-beat rhythm, hear the patter of castanettes, and better understand the interplay of song, music, and dance in flamenco. There were also beautiful songs by Flamenco guitarist Victor Kolstee, and dance demonstrations sevillanas, bulerias, etc by the company's professional training program students.

Other venues include the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island, the Cellar Jazz Club and, the Vancouver Playhouse.

There are also master classes and workshops at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Centro Flamenco. "La Música del Flamenco" a night dedicated to Guitar and Song at the Cory Weeds' Cellar Jazz Club.

Flamenco Rosario - Vancouver International Flamenco Festival - Vancouver Public Library

Flamenco Rosario Artistic Director Rosario Ancer - Vancouver International Flamenco Festival - Vancouver Public Library

Flamenco Rosario Artistic Director Rosario Ancer and Musical Director Victor Kolstee - Vancouver International Flamenco Festival - Vancouver Public Library

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Fishing for Dungeness Crab at Jericho Beach - Vancouver

Fishing for Dungeness Crab at Jericho Pier

Fishing for Dungeness Crab at Jericho Beach Pier - Vancouver

Fishing for Dungeness Crab at Jericho Pier

Harvesting crab is a very popular activity at the Pier in Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver. We found these interesting facts about Dungeness Crab.

"Fishing for Dungeness Crab also called Harvesting Crab Dungeness Crab (Cancer Magister) are the most important crab species of British Columbia. This crab is one of the 35 true crabs living in Canada's Pacific waters. Its common name, Dungeness, was inspired by the name of a fishing port near Puget Sound, Washington."

"Dungeness crabs grow by moulting, a process whereby the old shell is shed. The new shell

underneath absorbs water and swells to a new size 15-30% larger, and then hardens over a period of several months. Dungeness crabs live about six to nine years. Males generally do not grow larger than 215 mm, and females 165 mm carapace width."

"Crabs must be measured immediately and undersized crabs released immediately.

Dungeness crab must be at least 165 mm in width."

"Dungeness crab have an oval-shaped carapace that is yellow-brown to purplish. They have four pairs of walking legs and a pair of claws. The claws have light-coloured tips, sharp serated teeth and a pronounced hook at the tips, distinguishing it from similar species. Dungeness crab can weigh up to two kilograms and have a shell diameter exceeding 200 millimetres, but crabs of this size are uncommon because of the intensity with which they are fished."

"The Dungeness crab is distributed along the west coast from Mexico to Alaska. It inhabits waters up to depths of about 180 metres. Although these crabs can sometimes be spotted on mud and gravel, they prefer sandy bottoms and shallow cool waters around eelgrass."

"Predators of the Dungeness crab include octopus, halibut, dogfish, sculpin, birds and other crabs. Crabs are most vulnerable immediately after they've moulted when their bodies are soft and lack the protection of a hard shell."

Harvesting the Dungeness crab

"Dungeness crabs are an important part of the diet of coastal Aboriginal peoples. There are also healthy commercial and recreational Dungeness crab industries. The crabs are captured through trap fishery: traps are baited and left either individually or together on a line over night or for several days."

"In Canada, Dungeness crabs are fished year round, although the period from May to October tends to be the most fruitful for fishermen. Fisheries and Oceans Canada regulates the Dungeness crab fishery primarily through minimum catch size limitations-a way to protect male crabs until they become sexually mature, giving them the chance to spawn at least once before they are harvested. The department also restricts the harvesting of female crabs, closes fishing seasons to protect soft shell crabs when necessary, limits the number of fishing licenses, and regulates gear."

Sources of the above facts and More interesting information can be found at Fisheries and Oceans Canada website: