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« Older EntriesJuly 16, 2010
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So the above is a composite of what my summer has consisted of thus far. A whole lot of sitting in parks with dogs, doing a whole lot of nothing. And it’s not that I don’t have anything to do. I have shitloads of work that needs doing. But I just don’t have it in me at the moment. It will all get done but for now, I just want to be bored. (Photo by Abby Campbell, the dog on the left’s mama.)
A few things of note. Remember my husband from this video? Well, he has a show on CBC Radio this summer called This is That, and it’s very funny. Margaret Atwood is a fan (she tweeted about it) as well as the National Post. Kind of like As It Happens meets Punk’d.
Rain City Chronicles had a great meeting this morning. Things are coming together quite nicely. In case you didn’t know, our next event will be at the Anza Club on Friday, Sept. 24th as part of Olio. The theme is…drum roll…SURPRISES! That’s the theme. Surprises. Kind of like Punk’d.
My dearest Louise Burns has posted new music that you should listen to right now.
Remember I told you about my friend Murray’s film Carts of Darkness, which you can watch online for free? Well, it’s been voted as best NFB film online. Holy crap. eh? It even beat the Log Driver’s Waltz! Wha?! I’m massively impressed. You should watch it. It’s profound and inspiring.
I’m doing a bunch of travelling in the next little while. Might be heading to a sweet destination within BC in the next few weeks, then LA, then Montreal, then North Hatley, then Toronto. So mentally preparing for that.
Things that have made me happy as of late…
Light summer lunches.
Two pound Pomeranians, that squeak.
Dutchie being taken for a walk by Olive, the half Boston half Wiener.
This part of my job.
Real time with Ali Liebert.
And Rukiya Bernard and Malikah!
The park is calling me. I’m out.
Tags: Ali Liebert, carts of darkness, CBC, Louise Burns, NFB, Pat Kelly, Rain City Chronicles, Rukiya Bernard, This is That
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April 8, 2010
Episode 23 – Rain City Chronicles Experience II (Part 2)
Click here to listen to Episode 23…the People’s Program Project presents the Rain City Chronicles Experience II (Part 2)
This episode featres the second half of a lovely evening called Rain City Chronicles that took place on March 29th at Vancouver’s Western Front. (Phew, long sentence.) The event is a storytelling series that focuses on a theme. The theme this time was luck.
So on this episode/recorded live event, we hear music by (former P3 guest) Louise Burns:
A story by Erin Millar about the time her smooth jazz ex-boyfriend’s luck ran out. (He wasn’t so smooth…)
Colin Horgan reveals why being a Pearl Jam nerd has its perks…
Lana Gay tells us about how she really paid her dues to get where she is today…
And a story by Pamela Hart about how luck is about perspective.
Pamela chose not to use the mic so I couldn’t use her audio on the podcast. But let that be a lesson to ATTEND THE NEXT EVENT! I’ll be keeping you posted as to when that will be…
At the end of this episode, Karen talks about a bat signal and held up a sign that said #raincity. Basically, we created a hashtag for Twitter so that any time something story-worthy happens to you, you can hashtag it with #raincity. That way, we’re keeping the stories going until the next event. You can find us on Twitter here. We will soon be creating more of an online presence but for now, we greatly appreciate your support and enthusiasm.
Thanks again for everyone who attended, helped out and took part. It was a really special night. This city is full of fascinating people with incredible stories and we plan to hear as many of them as possible. It’s so encouraging to know there’s an interest. Yah for community and storytelling! Hip hip horay!
Tags: Colin Horgan, Erin Millar, Lana Gay, Louise Burns, Luck, Pamela Hart, People's Program Project, Rain City Chronicles, Western Front
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April 1, 2010
Episode 22 – Rain City Chronicles Experience II, Part 1
Click here to listen to Episode 22 of the People’s Program Project.
Yah! The second installment of Rain City Chronicles was a huge success! It was so packed that we had to turn about 25 people away. Wow. Luckily, I recorded it as part of my podcast so you can live the magic. The second installment should be out next week.
On this episode we hear stories all about luck, including…
An introduction to luck, by philosopher Charles Macurdy…
A story by Vancouver is Awesome’s Bob Kronbauer about how he got away with a heated situation…
A tale by Nadiya Chettiar about the time she almost ruined a play…
Charlie Demers talks about how he’s lucky in love and a left-wing cult…
Marsha Lederman and the story of the lucky gold watch…
And Rebecca Slaven, accompanied by Andre of The Obvious Peaks and Valleys, told us about her lucky best friend.
It was a really special night and we want to thank everyone who made it out and showed their love. We certainly felt it!
Tags: Bob Kronbaure, Charles Macurdy, Charlie Demer, Marsha Lederman, Nadiya, Nadiya Chettiar, Rain City Chronicles, Rebecca Slaven, The People's Program Project
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March 28, 2010
Press? Darlings!
Wow. The local blog world is on board for Rain City, which is really heartwarming. Here are some links to some press we’ve got/done in the last few days…
Sad magazine chatted with Karen. Note the beautiful photo of her. It’s hard not to.
Beyond Robson really loves us.
Here’s a little preview we did for our sponsor, Vancouver Is Awesome.
There was talk of some radio interviews come Monday but I don’t want to get too excited. Wow. The support is really wonderful and touching.
Tags: Beyond Robson, Rain City Chronicles, Sad Magazine, Vancouver Is Awesome
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March 19, 2010
Rain City Line Up Announced!
The line up for the second installment of Rain City Chronicles has been announced! (Coming from a journalism background, that’s not a good leading sentence ’cause it’s past tense. But it’s the sentiment that I’m stressing so forgive me and read on.)
RCC is an on-going storytelling night that was co-founded by Karen Pinchin and Lizzy Karp and me (all pictured above.) Storytellers are given up to seven minutes to tell a story about the evening’s theme. This time around, the theme is luck. It takes place on Monday, March 29th at the Western Front, 7 p.m.
So here’s who’s going to be on the bill:
Actor Nadiya Chettiar
Comedian, activist and author Charlie Demers
CBC Radio 3 host Lana Gay
Communications whiz Pamela Hart
Guardian blogger Colin Horgan
Vancouver Is Awesome founder Bob Kronbauer
Globe and Mail reporter Marsha Lederman
Journalist Erin Millar
Librarian Rebecca Slaven, accompanied by Andre of The Obvious Peaks and Valleys
With musical guest and former P3 interviewee Louise Burns aka Moonshiner!
CANNOT WAIT! ALL CAPS EXCITED!
Tags: Bob Kronbauer, Charlie Demers, Colin Horgan, Erin Millar, Karen Pinchin, Lana Gay, Lizzy Karp, Louise Burns, Marsha Lederman, Nadiya Chettiar, Pamela Hart, Rain City Chronicles
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