Tuesday, December 9, 2014

A Love Supreme :: 50th anniversary

John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme' has been one of the most profound LOVE influences for me.  I have been listening to this recording every day for 20+ years.  I always feel lighter & brighter, it is a great heart opener.

Today, December 9, 2014, marks the 50th anniversary of its recording.  Enjoy!


If you are in the Vancouver area, please join us on Thursday, December 11, 2014, for a special celebration of A Love Supreme.  NOW Society celebrates A Love Supreme


The Now Society invites you to a special celebration of the
50th anniversary of A Love Supreme.


Merge - NE corner of Powell and Clark, Vancouver (ring bell)
doors @ 7:30pm
music @ 8:00pm
$15
includes admission + NOW Orchestra cd 
 
In keeping of the spirit of melding forms & sensibilities, and propelling music forward, we will be treated to a performance of Onomatopoeia by Orkestra Futura in the first set, and a second set inspired by the music of John Coltrane.

set one:
DB boyko - voice
Skye Brooks - drums
Mike Dowler – bass clarinet
Chad MacQuarrie - guitar
Lisa Cay Miller - piano
Russell Sholberg - bass

set two:
John Paton - tenor sax
Lisa Cay Miller - piano
André LaChance - bass
Dylan van der Schyff - drums

Onomatopoeia is a musical score for improvised orchestra, based on the graphic novel by Gary Wildeman, a NOW Society commission. The ensemble will be interpreting the comic strip as a graphic score, giving musical life to the movement of the characters, and orchestrating the onomatopeaic dialogue. A truly unique & innovative piece!

Proceeds from the evening will go towards the upcoming recording of Onomatopoeia.

$15
includes admission + NOW Orchestra cd

featured Love Supreme inspired offerings available for purchase
NOW merch available for purchase
NOW chocolates, t-shirts, cd's, memberships

doors @ 7:30pm
music @ 8:00pm
*please note early start time!

Come for music // Stay for the Love.

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Friday, March 21, 2014

happy spring equinox

om
asatoma satqamaya
tamasoma jyothir gamaya
mrithyorma amritam gamaya


like a seed moving from darkness to light
lead us from ignorance to truth
and from death to eternity
let peace prevail everywhere

happy spring equinox

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.”
 
Leo Tolstoy
Anna Karenina

Saturday, February 15, 2014

beautiful!


On Friday, February 14, actress Ellen Page speaks about the brave decision to live openly and authentically.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

valentine's flash mob, east van

Want to share the spirit of love?
There is a flash mob happening Friday, February 14 @ 8:30am @ Commercial Dr. Skytrain Station, Vancouver. Bring your music makers, costumes, love in your heart. Full details in poster.

love take as much as you need



Are you inspired by the season on love? Would you like to leave love bombs around your neighbourhood? Feel free to use Love is Always the Answer's love bomb posters. There are four images posted for folks to print off their own posters. They have brought much love to East Vancouver. Let's spread the love!

Would love to see pics of any love bombing you do!  Email: loveisalwaystheanswerproject@gmail.com

love pass it on



Are you inspired by the season on love? Would you like to leave love bombs around your neighbourhood? Feel free to use Love is Always the Answer's love bomb posters. There are four images posted for folks to print off their own posters. They have brought much love to East Vancouver. Let's spread the love!

Would love to see pics of any love bombing you do!  Email: loveisalwaystheanswerproject@gmail.com

everyday is perfect for love



Are you inspired by the season on love? Would you like to leave love bombs around your neighbourhood? Feel free to use Love is Always the Answer's love bomb posters. There are four images posted for folks to print off their own posters. They have brought much love to East Vancouver. Let's spread the love!

Would love to see pics of any love bombing you do!  Email: loveisalwaystheanswerproject@gmail.com

you are loved


Are you inspired by the season on love? Would you like to leave love bombs around your neighbourhood? Feel free to use Love is Always the Answer's love bomb posters. There are four images posted for folks to print off their own posters. They have brought much love to East Vancouver. Let's spread the love!

Would love to see pics of any love bombing you do!  Email: loveisalwaystheanswerproject@gmail.com

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Not-your-ordinary Valentines's Day Card Making Workshop


* Not-your-ordinary Valentines's Day Card Making Workshop *

Busting FREE of cliché greeting card sentiments, participants will be given free rein to explore and express love in their own unique fashion.

This hands-on, LOVE inspired workshop will have participants making cards to express their love. Love for friends, self, neighbours, family, your favourite barista, your neighbourhood, etc. We all need a little love.

All supplies provided, drawing inspiration from everything from anatomical to vintage and beyond.

paula luther - love letters
Helen Spaxman - paper quilling
Diane Wood - card making

free workshop // all materials supplied // drop in

Saturday February 8, 2014
1pm - 4pm
the Al Mattison Seniors Lounge
Britannia Community Services Centre
1661 Napier Street 

Vancouver, BC

Instructors: Paula Luther & Special Guest Artists:
Helen Spaxman & Diane Wood

Monday, January 6, 2014

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

happy year

"Today, as we wish each other a Happy New Year, let us determine to be more sincere, compassionate, warm-hearted human beings, trying to make our world a more equal place. That way we'll actually make it a happy year."
 
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

happy new year

“It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.”

Agnes M. Pharo