June 1-7

Over the past two decades serious film lovers have become familiar with extraordinary cinema from a distant culture: Iran. Yet the international acclaim has obscured a profound underlying tension between the art and the fundamentalist Islamic regime under which it was produced – a dark tension that culminated in the arrest of the celebrated directors Mohammad Rasoulof and Jafar Panahi in December 2010. Rasoulof has since been released, but Panahi remains under house arrest, banned from making films for 20 years and facing a six-year prison sentence. His response, This Is Not a Film, is typically creative and courageous, and it is the centerpiece of this week-long survey of the many, varied  and inspiring independent voices that clamour for truth and freedom and refute tyranny – the work of women like Torang Abedian and Shirin Neshat, underground filmmakers like Moslem Mansouri and exiled artists like Masoud Raouf, Joseph Akrami and Hosein Fazeli. With thanks to Ramin Joubin.

Department: Theatre Operations

Positive, dependable, outgoing, team-oriented volunteers capable of contributing four hours per week on an ongoing basis, are needed to staff our concession and special events.

Applicants must be 19 years of age, and able to operate with minimal supervision.

Experience with cash handling, food preparation & bar service would be an asset.

As a weekly volunteer, we compensate you with a film pass for yourself and a guest for regular programmed films at the Vancity Theatre.

If interested in applying, please email the Theatre Manager.

A very Vancouver Gala fundraiser for urban ink productions

May 3, 7:30 pm at Vancity Theatre

1181 Seymour St, Vancouver.

Don’t miss urban ink’s classy night of intercultural entertainment and stunning silent auction!

Featuring beat boxer Emotionz, Romanza Opera Singers, classical guitarist Jonathan Zylberberg and more. Hosted by Omari Newton, series actor in Continuum, Blue Mountain State and Maxx Steele, and local multi-talented performer Mutya Macatumpag. Urban Dreams promises high energy entertainment, food and a cash bar.

Shop for gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or a special “You Day”, with bargains on 50 unique auction items. Including:

• Susan A. Pointe’s most recent serigraph “Behind Four Winds” exemplifies her attention to detail. Framed limited print, donated by the artist.
• 2 nights at Serenity by the Sea Retreat on Galiano Island. Enjoy 2 nights in the Seaview Haven Chalet. Soak in cliffside tub by the sea, relax with Crystal Toning bowls, walk the labyrinth and enjoy morning yoga. Plus, one evening dine out at local restaurant.
• A special guided nature tour with Vancouver West-End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert, on tandem bikes! Up to four people on tandem bikes will join Spencer, an expert on the natural setting of Stanley Park.

Tickets are a steal at $15 online at urbanink.ca or at the door.

urban ink productions is a Vancouver-based indigenous and cross-cultural theatre company that creates main stage productions, intercultural events and community projects. urban ink supports voices that would otherwise not be heard, to push cultural and artistic boundaries and inspire audiences with works of excellence, relevance and beauty.

About GDMA

Graphic Design for Marketing (GDMA) is a four-year degree program that provides students with a balanced and unique education in graphic design, marketing, business, technology and liberal education. Our dynamic and relevant curriculum is sought after by industry with graduates prepared to engage in the expanding boundaries of graphic design.

Terry O’Reilly and the Power of Storytelling at the GDMA 2012 Exposition May 25, 2012

Join Terry O’Reilly as he talks about the best brand stories in the world and how they are created. Learn how brand stories launch new products, maintain and nurture mature brands, and how your customers situate themselves right in the middle of a great brand story if it’s created with them in mind.

Doors open at 5:30pm for mingling, Terry speaks at 7:00pm

Tickets: $50.00

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Game of Thrones

Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones is a 10-part epic fantasy series that follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen as they vie for power in a vast and violent fantasy kingdom. The ensemble cast includes Mark Addy, Sean Bean, Emilia Clarke, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Fairley, Lena Headey, Kit Harington and Aidan Gillen. Game of Thrones was created by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; executive produced by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss; co-executive producers, Carolyn Strauss, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis, Ralph Vicinanza and George R.R. Martin; producers, Mark Huffam and Frank Doelger.

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***The first 40 fans to be seated in the theatre for the 6 p.m. finale will win a box set of Game of Thrones Season 1