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Free Event*
WHEN Sunday, 15 May 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WHERE The Fountainhead Pub – 1025 Davie Street
Join Daily Xtra at the Fountainhead Pub for a pub-night in support of VIVO Media Arts Centre’s project to create a digital archive of Gayblevision, Canada’s first TV show “for gay people by gay people.” Created between 1980-1986, Gayblevision is a priceless window into Vancouver’s LGBT communities during years of tremendous growth and upheaval. We invite everyone to come out to view some freshly digitized Gayblevision clips of the LGTB people, organizations, businesses and events that defined Davie Village in the early 1980s.
How We Will Raise Funds:
Donate to this project now by clicking here and Daily Xtra will automatically match your donation up to a maximum of $1500.
Additionally, $1 from all Absolut Vodka drinks and Red Truck IPA pints purchased during the pub night will go toward helping VIVO fund the digitization of Gayblevision.
Note: We anticipate a high turnout for this event, so please secure your admission to this event via this Eventbrite. Bring a paper copy of the ticket or the ticket on your phone to the event.
Daily Xtra’s support of Vivo Media Arts Centre is part of our Social Sponsorship Program, which commits the resources of Pink Triangle Press (the parent organization of Daily Xtra) and our partners to community building and activist projects across Canada. You can find out more about the Social Sponsorship Program by clicking here.
FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Yes, this is a 19+ event and valid ID will be required.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Public transit options to the event include the #22 or #2 bus from Kitsilano and the #6 bus from Waterfront Station (connecting to the Skytrain) or the West End. There are some 2 hour parking spots on nearby streets such as Burnaby and Harwood.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact Eric Wright at eric.wright@dailyxtra.com or Karen Knights at development@vivomediaarts.com. Eric can also be reached at 604 762 5242.
VIVO is located in the homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples in a warehouse space at 2625 Kaslo Street south of East Broadway at the end of E 10th. Transit line 9 stops at Kaslo Street on Broadway. From the bus stop, the path is paved, curbless, and on a slight decline. The closest skytrain station is Renfrew Station, which is three blocks south-east of VIVO and has an elevator. From there, the path is paved, curbless, and on a slight incline. There is parking available at VIVO, including wheelchair access parking. There is a bike rack at the entrance. The front entrance leads indoors to a set of 7 stairs to the lobby.
A wheelchair ramp is located at the west side of the main entrance. The ramp has two runs: the first run is 20 feet long, and the second run is 26 feet. The ramp is 60 inches wide. The slope is 1:12. The ramp itself is concrete and has handrails on both sides. There is an outward swinging door (34 inch width) at the top of the ramp leading to a vestibule. A second outward swinging door (33 inch width) opens into the exhibition space. Buzzers and intercoms are located at both doors to notify staff during regular office hours or events to unlock the doors. Once unlocked, visitors can use automatic operators to open the doors.
There are two all-gender washrooms. One has a stall and is not wheelchair accessible. The other is a single room with a urinal and is wheelchair accessible: the door is 33 inches wide and inward swinging, without automation. The toilet has 11 inch clearance on the left side and a handrail.
To reach the bathrooms from the studio, exit through the double doors and proceed straight through the lobby and down the hall . Turn left, and the two bathrooms will be on your right side. The closest one has a stall and is not wheelchair accessible. The far bathroom is accessible.