Dinner with the Wild Things – Swallow Tail Dining Pop-Up – Dec 2012

Looking for something a little different for Christmas?  Of course you are, or you wouldn’t be reading this.  So how about mixing some children’s literature with some fine dining by the folks at Swallow Tail Supper Club?  What if it was a pop-up restaurant with a location to be announced closer to the date?  Good

Swallow Tail Supper Club were the one’s who brought the culinary creations to the Alice in Wonderland themed Down the Rabbit Hole which was featured on Bob Blumer’s World’s Weirdest Restaurants.   Hoping to recreate the magic of the first children’s literature and fine dining mashup, they present to you Dinner with the Wild Things which I trust will be an appropriate tribute to the late Maurice Sendak’s beloved book, Where the Wild Things Are.

This time the food is being handled by Fat Dragon which is a fusion of American Southern BBQ/Asian restaurant.  Swallow tail will be handling add on cocktails and canapes.  Performances by Circus Beasties.

Dinner with the Wild Things – Christmas Pop-up Party Vancouver

And Max said, “I’LL EAT YOU UP!“

We’ve invited the forest in for dinner. Let the wild rumpus start!

Swallow Tail’s Christmas gift to you is a culinary circus.
Follow the us into the forest for Dinner with the Wild Things
where you will encounter wild food and lively mythical beasties.
6 Days only! Then, POOF, this party is gone forever.

Dinner with the Wild Things

“Everything about the Swallow Tail event from the performance art to the food—radiated playfulness and originality.” – Bob Blumer, Food Network

**Join our Dinner with the Wild Things Christmas Pop-up Party**

Secret location in the forest
Smoke & Fire themed dinner by Fat Dragon
Performance by Circus Beasties
Wild Cocktail creation by Swallow Tail (add on)
BYOB – Sommelier pairing list
Dress Code – As fancy as you like. Masks provided just for fun.

Details:
Public & private bookings available.
Perfect for company Christmas parties.
Vegetarian Menu Options Available.
Group bookings at discount rates.

Location:   Downtown Vancouver
Dates:    Dec 1, 2, 5 (Dec 6,7,8 SOLD OUT)
Time:    6:30-9:30pm
Tickets:
Public Rate – $149
Group Rate (4+ guests) – $119

Corporate Christmas Party Rates:
Private Room (30-40 guests) – $119
Full Event Booking – Private Party (40-80) – $149

Culinary Add on:
Forest inspired greeting cocktail – $8
Smoked Wild Canapes – Chef’s Choice – $9

To Purchase:
Contact us at: info@swallowtail.ca

Vancouver Inspiration Pass – via Vancouver Public Library

Jim Rohn used to say that only 3% of the population had a library card.  While I don’t know if this is actually true, but if it is it’s really sad for the 97% who are missing out on what our public library system has to offer.

This morning, I received a surprisingly refreshing tweet announcing the Vancouver Inspiration Pass being distributed by the Vancouver Public Library in conjunction with it’s Program Sponsors and Partners.  In essence it is giving us a Tourist in Your Own City Pass.   While many of us have the means to go to these attractions and places ourselves, please pass the word on to those families and people who don’t have the means and/or those who need a bit of enticing to explore a different side of the city.  And enjoy it yourself too!

I’ve mirrored the information here for your convenience.  For up to date details, do go to their website at: http://www.vpl.ca/InspirationPass

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Vancouver Inspiration Pass is a free cultural and recreational pass program that allows families and teens to get out and explore their city in a whole new way.

Thanks to the program’s twenty Partner Venues, Vancouver residents can use their free library card to check out the best that their city can offer – including popular attractions, museums, heritage sites, fitness facilities, world-class gardens and musical performances.

With a Vancouver Inspiration Pass you can spend an afternoon with a sea otter, discover a secret garden; dive into aquatics; learn about sailing the seven seas and navigating the stars; uncover our city’s past, explore the future and much more.

Created to increase community engagement and inclusivity and support lifelong learning, the pass provides opportunities for Vancouver residents – regardless of socio-economic status – to benefit from the many diverse cultural, learning and recreation activities offered throughout Vancouver.

But most of all, it’s a ton of fun!

For more information about Vancouver Public Library or the Vancouver Inspiration program, contact us at 604-331-3603 or info@vpl.ca.

PROGRAM SPONSORS

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PROGRAM PARTNERS

• Beaty Museum
• Bloedel Conservatory
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
• H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
• Maison Musée Roedde/Roedde House Museum
• Museum of Vancouver
• Nitobe Memorial Garden
• Science World
• UBC Botanical Garden
• UBC Museum of Anthropology
• Vancouver Aquarium
• Vancouver Art Gallery
• Vancouver Bach Choir
• Vancouver Maritime Museum
• Vancouver Opera
• Vancouver Police Museum
• Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
• VanDusen Botanical Garden

How to Get Your Pass

To borrow a Vancouver Inspiration Pass, you must be a Vancouver resident aged 14-years or older with a valid Vancouver Public Library card.

If you do not have a library card, you can apply for a FREE card online or at any Vancouver Public Library branch.

Using your library card, you can place a request for a pass via the library’s online catalogue. If you’re not sure how to do this, please ask for assistance at any library branch or call 604-331-3603.

Please note that passes cannot be transferred to another location and must be picked up at the owning branch.

Picking Up Your Pass

Once the pass is available, the library will contact you.

After the first one-week notification, the pass will be automatically checked out to your library card for a two week period. Borrowing periods always begin on Thursday and conclude on Wednesday evening. For example, Thursday, November 1 to Wednesday, November 14.

You may pick up the pass anytime during this period, however the pass expires two weeks after date of availability. So, pick up your pass as soon as possible to ensure you can use it as often as possible.

For more information about Vancouver Public Library or the Vancouver Inspiration program, contact us at 604-331-3603 or info@vpl.ca.

USING YOUR PASS

Once the pass is available, the library will contact you.

After the first one-week notification, the pass will be automatically checked out to your library card for a two week period. Borrowing periods always begin on Thursday and conclude on Wednesday evening. For example, Thursday, November 1 to Wednesday, November 14.

You can pick up the pass anytime during this period, however the pass expires two weeks after date of availability. So,  be sure to pick up your pass as soon as possible to ensure that you can use it as often as possible.

• Pass borrowers may visit each of the participating venues once during the two-week loan period. To confirm your pass expiry date, see the checkout receipt attached to your pass. Please confirm venue’s hours of operation prior to your visit.
• Present your pass and checkout receipt to the venue along with one piece of identification (eg. valid driver’s license, school ID or library card.)
• The pass must include a current checkout receipt or it will be considered expired.
• Lost passes or checkout receipts cannot be reissued.
• Vancouver residents may borrow one pass per year.

Each pass may be redeemed by the following groups:

• Family: Two adults and up to four children aged 18-years and younger.
• Youth: Up to six young people aged 14 to 18 years old.

Conditions of Pass Use:

• For general admission only, unless otherwise specified.
• Passes cannot be combined with any special offers or used for special offers or used for special events, programs, school tours, group visits, memberships, etc., unless otherwise specified.
• To be eligible for tickets for cultural events or performances, the show must take place during the active loan period of your pass. Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the partner venue page on this website for more information on how to obtain tickets for specific events and performances.
• Passes may not be used to replace tickets previously purchased.
• Passes and tickets have no cash value, are not transferable and cannot be sold.
• Your Vancouver Inspiration Pass allows you to visit one swimming pool, one fitness centre, one pitch and putt golf course and one ice rink of your choice. Some facility’s opening hours are seasonal and may be subject to change. Before your visit, please call the facility or go to vancouverparks.ca for schedules and information.
• Other conditions may apply. Please contact the venue for further details.

Pass Availability:

During the pilot project, the Library will have120 passes available for loan every two weeks. Fifteen are available at the Library’s Central Library and five passes are available at each of the Library’s branches across the city.

Once the pilot is complete, the initiative will be reviewed so we can identify ways to improve the program and ensure that as many Vancouver residents and partner venues are to participate as possible.

We recognize that the program’s popularity may result in longer than anticipated wait lists. Thank you for your patience.

Questions and Comments

We welcome your feedback about the Vancouver Inspiration Pass program. Please help us evaluate the program by sending your comments to info@vpl.ca and returning your expired pass to any Vancouver Public Library Branch.

For more information about Vancouver Public Library or the Vancouver Inspiration program, contact us at 604-331-3603 or info@vpl.ca.

Bah! Humbug – SFU Woodward’s – Dec 14th-18th, 2011

Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Level B2

AN SFU WOODWARD’S TRADITION

SFU Woodward’s and the Vancouver Moving Theatre with the Vancouver Playhouse and The Community Arts Council of Vancouver are pleased to bring back to the stage Bah! Humbug!, a benefit in support of community arts in the Downtown Eastside.

Directed by Max Reimer
Musical direction by Neil Weisensel

Starring Jay Brazeau, Jim Byrnes & Margo Kane

Featuring over 20 popular & seasonal songs

A contemporary adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Bah! Humbug! parallels the economic disparities between Victorian England and Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Reconceived as a staged reading and musical event, this presentation includes community actors working along side professional actors from the city.

A witty, heart-filled production!
–Megan Harris

A fantastic way to get into the spirit of the season!
–Diane Roberts, urban ink

Two nights only (and one matinee).  So think fast!  Book now.

December 14 – 17 at 7:30 PM | December 17 – 18 at 2:00 PM
$29 General | $19 Students & Seniors

Tickets and Info:	Online ticket site or (604) 873-3311
Website:	SFUwoodwards.ca
Time:	7:30 (Wed -Sat), 2pm and 7:30 (Sat & Sun)
Venue:	SFU Woodward’s, 149 W Hastings St

Larry Winget has a great line in one of his books in which he reminds us, Why do Americans say “God Bless America”? Why not “God Bless Iraq”? Surely we can take a lesson from Tiny Tim and say “God Bless Us Everyone!”

Down the Rabbit Hole, a Pop-Up Restaurant – In the House Festival – Swallow Tail

ANOTHER POST UPDATE:  A lot of traffic is coming in whenever the World’s Weirdest Restaurant episode airs.  Sadly, Down the Rabbit Hole being a Pop-Up Restaurant was a short run and is no more.  However, please bookmark www.inthehousefestival.org and subscribe to their newsletter or Twitter feed, as their next Pop-Up themed dinner (2013 date to be announced) will be a Peter Pan or a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory inspired one.

POST UPDATE: It was a fabulous evening, I would have reviewed this but a few blogs did a fabulous job of capturing the evening.  Photos at 604Foodtography and Diane Smithers and review at Foodlists.ca and  Guestarant.com

UPDATE:  Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Bob Blumer (Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment) is going to be featuring this unique pop-up restaurant on his new show, World’s Weirdest Restaurants.  Even better is that  I managed to purchase the last two tickets for a foodie friend and myself for the filming!

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An underground supper club?  You hear about these things that are by invitation and you have to know the secret password, knock and handshake.  And now here is one to go to.

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November 24-27, December 1-3, December 15-17
Down the Rabbit Hole: A dining experience like no other

For food and wine lovers who want to add a little wonder to their dining experience, In the house and Swallow Tail have just the thing. Follow us down the Rabbit Hole to a secret underground space where amazing food and magical performances come together to give you an interactive and unforgettable evening. It’s fine dining, theatre and surprising  delight all rolled into one!

Swallow Tail’s Secret Supper Club has created “Down the Rabbit Hole – A Fine Dining Experience Like No Other”. This unique pop-up dinner will include five playful courses, inspired by Alice In Wonderland, while characters from the story will interact with guests through the evening as they adventure through Alice’s world. Open for only nine seatings before it disappears forever, the pop-up will be held at a secret location, revealed to guests one week before their chosen seating.

The evening starts at the outskirts of a moonlit forest, where guests are greeted by a frantic White Rabbit, who ushers them down the rabbit hole, to a nostalgic world of childhood fairytale characters. The Mad Hatter pours tea and soup is served in a “Drink Me” bottle labeled either “Big” or “Small”. The bottle guests drink from will determine their next course.

Asked “what’s a pop-up restaurant?” Robin Kort, Chef & Owner of Swallow Tail responds, “A pop-up restaurant is where creativity in the kitchen is at its highest level. Renegade chefs invite guests into the back alleys of the city to hidden locations to experience conceptual, one time only menus.”

The enchantment only lasts for 9 days, so make sure to book your dinner now!

5 Wonderland themed courses
Cocktail creation and catering by Swallow Tail
BYOB – sommelier pairing list

Public & private bookings available
Perfect for company Holidays parties of 25-45 people
Vegetarian menu available
Book before October 30 for the Early Bird rate
Date: November 24-27, December 1-3, December 15-17
Already Sold out dates: Dec 1st & 16th
Time: Thursdays and Fridays @ 7 pm, Saturdays @ 4 pm and 8 pm

Address: Secret location. Will be revealed to you on registration
Tickets:  129 regular rate / 99 early bird or group rate

Tickets: Call 778-319-9453 or email theswallowdive@gmail.com to book

For more info: Swallow Tail Supper Club blog

Chauffeur service available at an extra cost

Your chefs:

Pastiche Culinary Concepts: Pastiche is a piquant mix of food, design and play. Chashma’s culinary feats include a pinch of the absurd, a dash of local and a dose of tasty ingenuity designed to leave you hungry for more.

Performers:

Christache Ross: Chris Ross is a Vancouver-based performer who comes from a background as a professional television and film actor and improv theatre player. In recent years he has branched off to explore characters and narratives in various theatrical mediums, from puppetry and masks to mime and clown.  

Ariel Amara: Ariel has been exploring various forms of art and performance for over 6 years. She has been dancing since she could walk, and has dabbled in many different movement arts throughout her life. Ariel has found her passion in practicing hoop dance, object manipulation, and intimate interaction with the elements. Inspired by life in a creative community she continues to cultivate her skills and body awareness.www.arielamara.ca

Mind of a Snail Puppet Co.: Mind of a Snail Puppet Co. is a shadow puppet duo. Since 2003, Jessica Gabriel and Chloe Ziner have been developing a multi-layered style of visual storytelling using an overhead projector (OHP) as their main light source. Their performances combine originally crafted puppets, music, masked characters, recycled waste, and eclectic experimentations in lighting and timing. Mind of a Snail colorfully expose cultural quirks by developing simple stories around ideas that represent human’s interconnectedness with what is natural, what is artificial and where everything blurs in between. This “Compost-Modern” approach is being developed by Mind of a Snail into a mesmerizing art form that dazzles audiences of all ages.  www.mindofasnail.org

Naked Girls Reading Fairytales – Beaumont Studios

Yes, it’s time to revisit Naked Girls Reading again, with their latest dabbling into the magical and mysterious world of fairytales.

What more can I say except, they reel you in with the naked girls, but it’s the reading and reading selections that keeps you there and coming back.  (Last times choice of Worst Harry Potter FanFic?  EPIC.) Burlesquers are nothing if not confident and here’s where it shows, with nothing but their voices and playful nature to present the selected reading.  I can’t imagine what they have in store for us this time, but for sure it’ll be a good time had by all.  Bring your pixie dust.

Tread carefully, and don’t step inside the ring of toadstools or you’ll be whisked away to the Unseelie Court forever!

These aren’t the Disney-fied stories you’re familiar with… This month, the Naked Girls will charm you with tales both fae and ferocious… and perhaps a little bit Grimm…

With a FULL SCREAMING CHICKEN CAST!

• Bobbi Whiskey
• Aida Manic
• Veronica Vex
• and your hostess Diamond Minx

Naked Girls Reading Fairytales

April 28th, 2011
The Beaumont Studios
316 West 5th Avenue
Doors 8pm, show 8:30pm sharp!

Advance tickets available online at http://nakedgirlsreadingfairytales.eventbrite.com/
$20 front row/$15 regular …$5 more at the door

Read Sweet Sashay’s thoughts on her blog about her experience as a Naked Girls Reading reader and what it’s like to be on the opposite side of the book.

Or use the search function and find my review of the Naked Girls Reading the Grinch.

And while you’re at it check out another weekly event at the same venue Beaumont Studios – School of Thought Provoking Things.

Wicked: The Musical – QE Theatre June 1-26,2011

Although this production (and the book by Gregory Maguire) have been around for quite awhile, I first heard about this last year when a friend was heading to New York and we were talking about what Broadway shows would be good to see. I had forgotten about it and then I was walking around in Book Warehouse and I saw this book that just called to me to be picked up and wouldn’t you know it, it was one of Gregory Maguire’s books (the third in the Wicked series).  What a coincidence.  Or was it?

Wicked tells the story of Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her relationship with Galinda, later Glinda, the Good Witch of the North (in the The Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel, Glinda is the Good Witch of the South). Their friendship struggles through their opposing personalities and viewpoints, rivalry over the same love-interest, their reactions to the Wizard’s corrupt government, and, ultimately, Elphaba’s public fall from grace. The plot is set before and during Dorothy’s arrival from Kansas, and includes several references to well-known scenes and dialogue in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz as a backstory.

I’ve heard from many people that it is an amazing production to be seen.  So when it was announced that it was coming to Vancouver, I made sure that I got tickets.   Prices seem to be quite on the rise and the premium Centre Orchestra tickets to me just seem way out of line.   Although, I bought the next level down, I’m certainly expecting this to be a damn good show for the money they’re asking.

I’ve also heard that if you have read the book that it is quite different than the musical and that both can be enjoyed independently.  The book is more adult in nature and theme whereas the musical can be enjoyed by younger folks without the conservative folks having to worry as much about the violent imagery and sexual situations.

Tickets go on sale March 5th, but if you’ve got an American Express than go to The Front of the Line!  Can you believe that I’ve had an AMEX since 1999 expressly for the purpose of Front of the Line service (and to have a secondary backup card) but I’ve never used it until booking these tickets?

If you like Wicked (the Musical) you may want to pick up the Wicked: The Grimmerie, a Behind the Scenes Look at the Broadway Musical.  Although, I’ve only thumbed through it at Chapters, this is how a book of this nature should be put together.  A nice plush cover with a weathered feel to it and gorgeous pictures to accompany the text inside.

Naked Girls Reading : Love Stinks!

Valentine’s Day can be a harsh reminder to some that love doesn’t always turn out like we want it to.  But remember, all the great love stories are tragic.  Whether it’s Romeo and Juliet or Ross and Rachel, I think we can all agree that love – when it’s done right – stinks.

So we feel there’s no better way to ring in the Valentine season than removing our clothes and reading from some of literature’s greatest heartbreaks.  And this time, we’re doing it ALL OVER NORTH AMERICA!  Every chapter of Naked Girls Reading is celebrating the month of February with Andrew Shaffer (Huffington Post Bad Boy) and his latest book, “Philosophers Who Failed at Love”.

In our little corner of the NGR Universe – Vancouver – we will be reading selections from this book, along with other angsty, tragic, funny, and just plain heartbroken selections.

Readings by: (oh, and I pulled the heavyweights together for this one!)

Maggie Pie
Trixie Hobbitses
and of course your hostess, Diamond Minx

VANCOUVER – FEB 24 doors 8pm show 8:30pm
BEAUMONT STUDIOS 316 W 5TH
$15/$20 Front Row ($5 more at door)
Tickets on sale online at http://ngrlovestinks.eventbrite.com

For my previous take on their Christmas Edition:

https://livevancouver.wordpress.com/2010/12/24/naked-girls-reading-the-grinch-a-review/

https://livevancouver.wordpress.com/2010/12/23/naked-girls-reading-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas/

Naked Girls Reading the Grinch review

I’m going to say that I didn’t know what to expect [yeah, I googled NGR to death before booking], but as someone wrote, “It’s Naked Girls.  Reading.  Or… Girls Reading.  Naked.  What’s to understand?”  Not much I suppose.  However, I knew that I was in for a good time.

We arrived at Beaumont Studios on West 5th near Cambie.  Diamond Minx recognized my moose antlers from the 2010 Closing Ceremonies repurposed into reindeer antlers.  We had time to check out the gallery upstairs (I really enjoyed the Vancouver series in acrylic by Laura Zerebeski), which unfortunately meant that we missed the doors opening and ended up sitting near the back where it was difficult to see the performers.   Not that I was there necessarily to ogle but to at least see the faces and expressions without having to lean one way or the other, does make a difference.   Three of the performers realized this and stood as they did their readings.  Hopefully they’ll do something creative with the seating, so that all can enjoy the beauties (and brains) at the front of the room.  The studio holds about 50, so book early and pay the little bit extra for front row seating.

Diamond Minx was a great host throughout the night and introduced the other members of tonight’s performance (each monthly event has a different line up).  Birthday Girl Jenny Magenta who I recognized from Jacques LaLonde’s The Lost Supper at this years Vancouver Fringe Festival.  She’s so animated that you can’t help but smile while watching her in her element.   Trixie Hobbitses had an air of innocence like Cindy Loo Who (she even had the curls, as did Jenny Magenta) and like a Christmas tree she had a huge gold glittery star on top.  Loved the glittery red lips too.  I think I may have popped one or two of her balloons during a fundraiser contest of the May Screaming Chicken Taboo Revue.  Rufflesilkskin is the newest burlesquer and she reminded me of someone beautiful, although I just can’t put my finger on who. She appeared a little reserved (as much as one can be while reading naked) I would think because burlesque has movement and well… reading has very little. (unless, of course, you’re Jenny Magenta)  Little Woo rounded out the bunch who has a hell of a gorgeous voice with looks to match.

The evening was split up into three sections with short intermissions in between each. which allowed you to purchases drinks, pasties and themed cookies.  It was a playful selection of readings with Christmas news broadcasts, a twisted T’was the Night Before Christmas, Diamond Minx’s rendition of Vixen, and Crumbs at Midnight a Christmas Horror Story being the favourite for me.   For the end, of course, they saved How The Grinch Stole Christmas, read by all five of them.

In the end, does them being totally starkers add a different element to the evening?  Definitely, but not how I imagined.  [From TorontoDomincano.com] The women describe the NGR salon as magical, entrancing and enchanting. “It has a courtesan feel about it,” Cheex says. “It’s seductive, because we’re naked, and, at the same time, comforting, like listening to your mother reading to you when you were little.”  Okay… so that image might throw some people into therapy…

I’m looking forward to attending future shows if the genre interests and definitely to see whether next year’s Christmas edition utilizes the new “tradition” that Michelle L’Amour started with her unique showing of Frosty the Snowman.   I highly recommend checking a Naked Girls Reading performance for yourself.  It will be a unique intimate experience and it certainly makes for very colourful watercooler talk!

Next Naked Girls Reading Vancouver will be January 20, 2010.

Naked Girls Reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Hmm… perhaps it’s time for me to start a new annual Christmas tradition.  Oh, to decide…. the first annual Undead Xmas or this….  (update:  This.)

Baby it’s cold outside, but you know it’s nice and warm where Naked Girls Read!

November’s event was fantastic, and we had a great turnout despite the snow so get your tickets early! The Beaumont is a very intimate space.

The December edition of Naked Girls Reading Vancouver features “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and other fun and funny holiday fare.

The girls of Whoville never looked so sexy!

Readings By: Diamond Minx, Trixie Hobbitses, Little Woo, Rufflesilkskin and Birthday Girl Jenny Magenta!

Online tickets available at http://nakedgirlsreadinggrinch.eventbrite.com

For more information, or to get involved email diamondminx@diamondminx.com

What is Naked Girls Reading you ask? It is just that, NAKED GIRLS READING. We read, you enjoy. Its a win, win situation for anyone who likes, reading and naked girls. Or for girls who like to read while naked.

Naked Girls Reading – the History

Naked Girls Reading was begun in Chicago in March 0f 2009 as the idea of International Showgirl Michelle L’amour and Franky Vivid.  The idea had rolled around in their heads for a few years in different formats, but with the opening of Studio L’amour in 2008 it materialized as the perfect intimate live event.

After the very first event it was obvious to all in attendance that something big had just happened, something spiritual.  Immediately, the press took hold and emails started coming in from cities all over the country from ladies interested in starting their own franchise.

Unauthorized cameras not permitted

To get a flavour of what to expect (or not) take a read of the blog

https://nakedgirlsreadingblog.wordpress.com/

or this Globe and Mail article

p.s. I’ll have my reindeer antlers on!

My take on the December Christmas edition which I attended.

Bah! Humbug – SFU Woodward’s – Dec 17th & 18th, 2010

And yet another one from the VancouverMusicals.com e-mail.

Bah! Humbug! is a unique adaption of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, a seasonal classic that celebrates the transformative vision and power of human redemption.

Produced as a staged reading and musical event, this timeless story continues to speak to today, especially in light of parallels between the economic disparities of Victorian London and Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Join Director Max Reimer (Artistic Director, Vancouver Playhouse), award winning actor Jay Brazeau (Ebenezer Scrooge) and a cast of professional actors and Downtown Eastside community actors in this spirit-lifting story brought to life with words and song. Expect a few entertaining detours along the way with surprise special guests!

Inspired by a collaboration between Vancouver Moving Theatre and SFU Woodwards, this new Woodward’s tradition is a benefit for Downtown Eastside community arts practice and the Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival.

Musical direction by Neil Weisensel of Canadian Memorial United Church.

Two nights only (and one matinee).  So think fast!  Book now.

Tickets: $19 Students | $29 Adults

Tickets and Info:	Online ticket site or (604) 873-3311
Website:	SFUwoodwards.ca
Time:	7:30 (Fri. Dec 17th), 2pm and 7:30 (Sat. Dec 18th)
Venue:	SFU Woodward’s, 149 W Hastings St

Larry Winget has a great line in one of his books in which he reminds us, Why do Americans say “God Bless America”? Why not “God Bless Iraq”? Surely we can take a lesson from Tiny Tim and say “God Bless Us Everyone!”