2008 Massey Lectures

Weekdays at 9:05 p.m. | CBC Radio One

This week on Ideas, the CBC presents the 2008 Massey Lectures with Canadian Author Margaret Atwood.
From the CBC Ideas website:

“Legendary novelist, poet, and essayist Margaret Atwood delivers a surprising look at the topic of debt… Payback is not about practical debt management or high finance. Rather, it is an investigation into the idea of debt as an ancient and central motif in religion, literature, and the structure of human societies.”

I can’t say I am a big fan of Atwood or her often condescending tone, but it sounds like an interesting topic. I am looking forward to tuning in, but will likely end up throwing my radio at the wall.

Circle Craft Christmas Market

Tuesday, November 11 – Sunday November 16 | Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre

Get a head start on Christmas shopping with this 35 year old Vancouver tradition. This year, over 250 Canadian artists will come together to peddle their wares at the VCEC. The show runs Tuesday, November 11 through Sunday, November 16.

Quantum of Solace

Thursday Nov 14 | Midnight

Like you really need us to remind you – Quantum of Solace opens this week. Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal (full synopsis without spoilers). If you’re interested in catching opening night (midnight Thursday Nov 13th), the Scotia Bank Theatre at 900 Burrard Street suggests buying tickets well in advance. Tickets are available online.

Toast To The Coast SOLD OUT

Thursday November 14 | 7-10 pm| Vancouver Aquarium | Tickets $65.00
Fundraiser for the Vancouver Aquarium’s conservation programs, featuring live music by DJ Leanne, and food and wine from 10 BC wineries and six Ocean Wise restaurants.

Smörgåsbord

Saturday Nov 15, Sunday Nov 16 | 11:00 – 4:00 | Scandinavian Community Centre

And you thought Ikea was awesome! This weekend you’ll have the chance to satisfy your love of all things Swedish (as well as Finish, Danish, Norwegan and Icelandic) at the The Scandinavian Christmas Fair. We can’t guarentee that there will be any 50 cent hotdogs on offer, but we’re pretty sure that someone will be serving meatballs (and herring, salt pork, smoked fish and pea soup). Bork bork bork.

Quintessential Bake Sale

Saturday, November 15 | $45.00 (book included)

Award-winning author Aliza Green will partner with Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks to raise funds for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. From Barbara Jo’s website: At the bake sale, guests will delight in a few recipes from Aliza’s new book, and those who purchase goodies will be happy to know that those funds will go to a good cause.