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From Vancouver, across Canada, and around the world; 74 screenings of documentaries appearing at five venues in Vancouver make up the 12 annual DOXA Documentary Film Festival. Held May 3 – 12, 2013, the 10-day celebration of films, panel discussions, education programs, and other events, becomes the medium of expression to look at the world through the lens.

The documentaries cover a wide variety of theme ranging including surrealism, science fiction, and narrative. Screenings will take place at the Vancouver Playhouse, VIFFʼs Vancity Theatre, The Cinematheque, Rio Theatre, and Collingwood Cinema.

Here are a few examples of the shows for 2013:

Interior. Leather Bar. — James Franco’s new documentary hybrid.

I Am Divine — About the wonderful drag queen, Divine, by filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz who’s film, Vito, screened at DOXA last year.

Fire in the Blood – A film that looks into the battle between pharmaceutical companies and access to HIV medication around the world.

Straight with You – A short film, Rated Y for Youth shorts program, Empathy: Pass It On. The film is about an 11-year-old boy as he navigates adolescence and sexuality.

God Loves Uganda – Christian missionaries. Africa. Homosexuality. It’s a powerful film.

General admission tickets are $12. Tickets can be purchased in bundles and for the numerous special events.

For complete ticket information, the full line-up of films and other events, and more information, visit the DOXA Documentary Film Festival website.

Salt Spring Airoffers daily scheduled flights to/from Salt Spring Island. Their fleet of deHavilland Beaver float planes are based out of Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island and fly to Maple Bay on Vancouver Island, Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver downtown, and some of the larger Gulf Islands.

They also offer scenic tours of the Gulf Islands and offer packages including the Butchart Gardens in Victoria or a romantic picnic on a beach at sunset.  Scenic flight starts at $99 per person or $289 for the plane up to six passengers. It’s a great way to see the Pacific coastline from a birds eye view.

If you’re planning a trip to Salt Spring Island, Salt Spring Air is the fastest, most scenic and fun way to travel. Scheduled flight service starts from $89 per person per way. They even offer students 50% off on stand-by flights!

Booking can be made by calling 1.877.537.9880 or you can complete a booking request online.

For November 25-27, Vancouver will come alive with dozens of family and adult friendly events, award ceremonies and concerts in celebration of the 99^th Annual Grey Cup Championship.

Here are some of the highlights over the next three days:

Friday, November 25

• Jack Poole Plaza Cauldron Lighting (11:00am) – CFL Alum Lui Passaglia and member of the Grey Cup Festival kick-off the weekend events at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Main Stain Concerts (3:00pm – onwards) – Located on Beatty Street.
  • Stone Pines – 3:00pm
  • Prisoners – 4:00pm
  • Ronocode – 5:00pm
  • Guilty about Girls – 6:00pm
  • Bend Sinister – 7:10pm
  • Kyprios – 8:20pm
  • The Dudes – 9:30pm
• Molson Canadian House – 90,000 sq ft – the biggest three day party of the weekend! Open to anyone over 19 years.
  • ThreeForTheShow – 12:30pm
  • Barney Bentall – 3:00pm
  • Revolver – 5:30pm
  • Fabulous Thunderbirds – 7:30pm
  • Colin James – 9:30pm
  • Skratch Bastid – 11:00pm
• Vanier Cup – 6:00pm – BC Place. A few tickets might be available at Canada Safeway.

Saturday, November 26

• Main Stage Concerts – Located on Beatty Street
  • TV Heart Attack – 3:00pm
  • The Boom Booms – 4:00pm
  • The Belle Game – 5:00pm
  • The Matinee – 6:00pm
  • The Zolas – 7:10pm
  • Hey Ocean – 8:20pm
  • Said the Whale – 9:30pm
• CN Field – Robson Street – Football BC will be giving free football safety tips. You might even see CFL alumni!
• FanFest – Get your hair temporarily coloured in your favorite teams colours!
• Molson Canadian House – Vancouver Convention Centre
  • TwoForTheShow – 12:30pm
  • Aaron Pritchett – 3:00pm
  • Tennessee 3 – 5:30pm
  • The Odds – 7:30pm
  • Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – 9:30pm
  • Skratch Bastid – 11:00pm

Grey Cup Parade (10:00am) – Cory Monteith from Glee is the Grand Marshal and Rick Hansen as Honourary Grand Marhal. Parade starts at Smithe, goes down Burrard and ends at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Sunday, November 27

• Main Stage – located on Beatty Street
  • Gentleman Prefer Blondes – 11:00am
  • Louder Than Love – 11:55am
  • Head of the Herd – 12:50pm
  • Stars of the Boulevard – 1:45pm
• CN Field – Robson Street – Football safety tips from Football BC and a chance to meet CFL Alumni.
• Football Experience – Vancouver Convention Centre – visit sport celebrities from the CFL, TSN and the Grey Cup trophy.
• Molson Canadian House – Vancouver Convention Centre
  • Grey Cup Festival Tailgate Brunch – 11:30am
  • Jim Byrnes and the Sojourners – 3:00pm

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Photo credit: North American Tour 2010 by Joan Marcus

Inspired by the magic of ABBA’s songs including “Dancing Queen”, “S.O.S.”, “Money, Money, Money” and “Take a Chance on Me”, Mamma Mia’s! North American tour is returning to Vancouver from Tuesday, August 16 through Sunday, August 21.

Mamma Mia! is a musical set to the classic songs by ABBA. The story is about an independent single mother, Donna, who owns a small hotel on a Greek island. Her daughter, Sophie, is about to get married, and Donna has invited her two lifelong friends, Tanya and Rosie. Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own.

Sophie begins her mission to find her father to walk her down the aisle, bringing three men from Donna’s past to the Mediterranean paradise they had visited 20 years earlier. The next 24 hours of their lives will encounter new love and the rekindling of old romances.

Mamma Mia! will be performing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver on Tuesday, August 16 through Saturday August 20 at 8pm, and Sunday, August 21 at 7:30pm, and additional Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm.

Tickets range from $25 – 88 plus applicable charges. Tickets are on sale online now or by phone at 1-855-985-5000.

The current North American Tour has played over 3,000 performances in over 130 cities with 125 repeat visits.