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Rental Gem: Saved!
Cross-posted from DarrenBarefoot.com.You probably didn't see Saved! It pretty much tanked at the box office, and didn't play in the cinema for very long. I think it failed to attract both a Christian...
View ArticleSpirit of the West at the Commodore Ballroom
Last night, for old times' sake, I went to see Spirit of the West at the Commodore Ballroom. The show marked the conclusion of Celtic week in downtown Vancouver.For the unfamiliar, SOTW is an energetic...
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Movie Needs a Guide to the Funny
First, a disclaimer: when it comes to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, I'm biased. I have great love for Douglas Adams and all of his books. I recently read his biography, which only reaffirmed my...
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When Cities Do Things Right: Recycling Rack
I really like it when a city responds to its citizens, instead of forcing its citizens to change. One great example is that, for years, people were playing inline hockey on a public parking lot near...
View ArticleWebbing Out: Live 8
Today the Live 8 concerts are kicking off around the world. Here is what the Live 8 web site says:Every single day, 30,000 children die, needlessly, of extreme poverty.On July 6th, we finally have the...
View ArticleWebbing Out: Rex Murphy Slams The Live 8 Effort
Rex Murphy has slammed the Live 8 events. In the Globe and Mail in June Rex said:But in the end it will be just one more self-absorbed, pretentious, hollow celebrity shtick, another moment for ex-punk...
View ArticleWebbing Out: Celine Dion, You Need Some Work
Oh, gak. Celine Dion is currently performing for Live 8. She was introduced by Dan Ackroyd in Barrie, Ontario and the crowd booed her. Dan tried to tell everyone to be proud of those who were Canadian....
View ArticleWebbing Out: Make Poverty History
Make Poverty History is a campaign in Canada with a goal to make poverty a thing of the past.The Make Poverty History campaign is supported by a wide cross-section of charities, trade unions, faith...
View ArticleWebbing Out: The One Campaign Behind Live 8
The One Campaign is a program with a goal to spread information about poverty issues a person at a time - ONE by ONE.What is The ONE Campaign?ONE is a new effort by Americans to rally Americans – ONE...
View ArticleWebbing Out: Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa
Another organization to be aware of is DATA.DATA aims to raise awareness about, and spark response to the crises swamping Africa: unpayable Debts, uncontrolled spread of AIDS, and unfair Trade rules...
View ArticleWebbing Out: What's Next After Live 8?
What I suspect will happen now is there will be a flood of interest in what the G8 Summit is and then - nothing. Perhaps there will be most protest marches (possibly) but then I don't think there will...
View ArticleWebbing Out: Here's To Ya, Lad
I wouldn't normally post something like this on Urban Vancouver, but I thought it appropriate since James Doohan was born in Vancouver in 1920.If you haven't heard already, James Montgomery Doohan has...
View ArticleRolly Polly Soccer: For the Non-Competitive
After a rousing game of croquet, Mark (of Raincity fame) suggested that we start an informal, non-competitive weekly soccer game. This sounded like a great idea, and Rolly Polly Soccer was born.To...
View ArticleWebbing Out: Vancouver ZombieWalk 2005
I just ran across this today on Vancouver Indie's blog. The Vancouver ZombieWalk 2005!ZOMBIEWALK 2005!!! Usually held in Toronto, this shambling, stumbling, flailing good time will be held in Vancouver...
View ArticleRolly Polly Soccer Follow-Up
As local readers may recall, Mark of Raincity and I started up an incredibly non-competitive, informal soccer game last weekend. It was good fun, and despite our collective reluctance to run, goals...
View ArticleWebbing Out: Meadworks.ca Looking For Mead Bloggers
So, do you like Mead? You do?Well, have I got the site for you. If you like to make mead, drink mead, think about mead, or want to dive into a large pool full of mead - then we need you. A new site in...
View ArticleWebbing Out: 60 Years Of A Kind Of Peace
I had forgotten. My parents hadn't been born yet when the bombs destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But, even I know, we should not forget this moment in our history. I found this web site that has a...
View ArticleWebbing Out: Vancouver Zombie Walk 2005 Location Update
I received an e-mail regarding a change to the location of the Vancouver Zombie Walk 2005:"*****NOTE CHANGE TO FINAL DESTINATION*****The park at 8th and Brunswick.We can pretend it's a cemetery. After...
View ArticleWebbing Out: Vancouver Zombie Walk 2005 Photos
As expected, the Zombie Walk 2005 in Vancouver was a total success! Flickr has over 800 photos snapped at the event and are worth a look. There are some pretty hot zombies in Vancouver.I hope you can...
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My Early Picks for the 2005 Vancouver Fringe Festival
Cross-posted from my site.Last night I went to the Fringe Preview Gala. Not only did I see excerpts from a bunch of shows, but I also grilled artists and staff alike for their favourites. Here's a...
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Serenity is a Lesson for Lucas
Back in June, I said that if I were marketing Josh Whedon's Serenity, I'd pitch it as 'more Star Wars than Star Wars'. As it turns out, I'd have been telling the truth. The movie owes a lot to Lucas's...
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VIFF Red Carpet in Westender's Cat's Eye
Saavy Vancouver event planner Rory Richards was featured, along with local and international celebrities, in Catherine Barr's Cat's Eye in the Westender on October 6, 2005. The party was the annual Red...
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Webbing Out: Flamenco Rosario Presents "Guadalquivir"
It has been a while since I have posted much on this site (my apologies, I am sure you are all hurt beyond repair) but I received this from a great friend. I thought it was worthy of passing on - and,...
View ArticleEvent Planning 101 - Creating a checklist
One of the top things an event planner can do is be organized and create a list of all your “to do’s
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Larry Campbell Tribute Event a Success - Metro newspaper Nov. 8, 2005
Rory Richards of Event Planning and PR company Richards and Chan, appeared in the Metro newspaper with former mayor Larry Campbell as part of a post-event review.
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A break from the blahs for corporate parties - The Vancouver Sun
Richards and Chan, one of Vancouver's top event planning companies, was featured in this article in the Vancouver Sun, Sat. November 19, 2005.For full article viewing, please visit...
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Goal to Raise Funds for Babz Chula's Cancer Treatments
Richards and Chan is glad to take on the challenge of assisting Babz in her battle against cancer along with Givemeaning.com.
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Fundraising Campaign for Babz Chula a Phenomenal Success
Richards and Chan is extremely grateful to have been a part of this incredible woman's journey to battling cancer.
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Getting A New Dog Means Getting A New Digital Camera
Urban Pugs Rule!Getting a new dog to love life in our loft facilitated the need for a new digital camera. Here are a few examples of why urban living Pugs rock our world.
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NOW Orchestra - Hear It NOW 2007 - Vancouver East Cultural Centre
Featuring the NOW Orchestra with special guest Amina Claudine Myers and the Voices of Joy Chamber Choir. NOW Orchestra and Amina Claudine Myers November 16, 2007, 8 pmVancouver East Cultural Centre...
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