Studio Ghibli fans rejoice
Fans of Japanese animation (and some soon-to-be-fans) will be delighted to know about , a retrospective in 麻豆传媒映画Dec. 14 Jan 3. is the world renowned anime studio founded in Tokyo in 1985 by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki. Among its films are the classics Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro (pictured) and Spirited Away. Other Ghibli films that will be screened include Ponyo, Castle in the Sky, Porco Rosso, Kikis Delivery Service and more. Both (1181 Seymour)and (1131 Howe)will screen the movies. The Studio Ghibli films at the Vancity will be in 35mm in the English-language versions. Films at the Cinematheque will screen in Japanese language prints with subtitles. The Ghibli films are open to all ages. Princess Mononoke is classified 14A, all other titles are rated G or PG. The Vancity Theatre offers a special rate of $7 for youth under 19. For a complete list of films, tickets and showtimes, visit the Vancity Theatre website. ( pick of the week)
Celebrating 12 years of Beauty Night
Since 2000, more than 500 volunteers have donated their time, expertise and hearts to give more than 26,000 life makeovers to women living in Vancouvers Downtown Eastside. Founded by Caroline MacGillivray (pictured left), the builds self-esteem and changes the lives of women living in poverty. The very first event MacGillvray held was attended by 73 women and 14 volunteers. Today, programming is offered four nights a week serving 200 impoverished women and youth each week. On Dec. 15, Beauty Night marks its 12-year anniversary at the Celebrate Dignity Gala at the Hive Vancouver. Hosted by Jessica Holmes, Canadian motivational speaker and comedian, this eco fashion show will feature 12 Beauty Night ladies. Tickets are $99 available .
Christmas at Canada Place
The family-friendly Christmas at Canada Place event is back for its 25th year. Until Dec. 30, people are invited down to the waterfront to enjoy cheer, drink cocoa, and experience a longstanding 麻豆传媒映画tradition. Stroll the Avenue of Trees and breathe in the fresh pine scent of custom decorated Christmas trees. At the Christmas Workshop, young visitors can enjoy crafts, storytelling, face painting and a life-sized SantaGram photo wall. One 麻豆传媒映画Christmas tradition that pre-dates the Canada Place celebrations is the Woodwards department store window displays. When the retail giant closed in 1993, Canada Place purchased the windows and they are now a proud part of the holiday decor at Canada Place. This year, tech-savvy visitors can download a mobile app and use a map to visit all the Woodwards window locations. Find it at the Apple App Store or on Google Play. View the whole schedule of events .
