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24 Feb

NEW Theatre-focused webinars!

We welcome you to register for our new two-part webinar series hosted by veteran theatre practitioner and travel guide Derek Boyes. They're sure to dazzle and entertain theatre-starved folks like us!

Part I: Derek is in discussion with award winning photographer Peter Dazeley about his most recent book London Theatres.
Tuesday, March 16 at 2:00 PM ET | Register here

Part II: Derek is in discussion with his friend and improv genius (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Colin Mochrie to swap stories with him about theatres, hotels and cities they have performed in throughout North America and around the world.

Tuesday, March 23 at 2:00 PM ET | Register here

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18 Feb

Newly Revamped Magical Himalayan Kingdoms Itinerary

After over 40 years of travelling the world, Lewie Gonsalves defines this as the trip of a lifetime (and that’s a pretty definitive comment!) Set against the most inspiringly scenic backdrop in the world, this tour will visit India's far north, Nepal, and Bhutan to introduce you to the remarkable people and cultures that flourished in the shadow of the world’s highest mountain ranges.

Tour Dates: October 18 - November 5, 2021

Learn more here

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17 Feb

Lynn Kanuka named Canada’s Greatest Female Distance Runner!

We are so proud to announce that alumni UBC Travel Club Study Leader Lynn Kanuka was recently named Canada’s Greatest Female Distance Runner by Canadian Running Magazine!

In addition to her accomplishments as an athlete and coach, Coach Lynn has been an amazing ambassador for SportMedBC’s running programs and a tireless advocate in helping Canadians of all ages and abilities lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Congratulations Lynn — your enthusiasm and positivity is contagious.

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Upcoming Events

11 Mar

WEBINAR: Sicilian Literature 101

Pour yourself a glass of floral frappato or treat yourself to a classic cassata, and join Melanie for a lecture on the literature of Sicily. From ancient Greek epics to contemporary detective stories, there are so many wonderful works set in Sicily. We'll be focusing on a few highlights, including Homeric stories, Lampedusa's The Leopard, and the novels of Andrea Camilleri. A presto!

Thursday, March 11 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Free to attend!

16 Mar

WEBINAR: London Theatres Through the Eyes of a Londoner with Derek Boyes

Veteran theatre practitioner and travel guide Derek Boyes talks to award winning photographer Peter Dazeley about his most recent book London Theatres. Peter will share photos and stories about some of London’s most alluring venues and Derek will read exerpts from Mark Rylance’s thoughtful foreword to the book.

Tuesday, March 16 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Free to attend!

18 Mar

WEBINAR: Armchair Art Tours//Dutch Painting Pt. I

Join artist and lecturer Sean Forester for this webinar that will focus on the Flemish and Dutch old masters from Van Eyck to Vermeer.

With his meticulous observation, vibrant colour, and complex symbolism, Jan Van Eyck (1390-1441) was the father of oil painting. We will look at the Ghent Alterpiece, Arnolfini Portrait, and Madonna of Chancellor Rolin, as well as paintings by Rogier van der Weyden and Hans Memling. Many of these artworks are in the ancient Belgium towns of Brughes and Ghent, which Classical Pursuits/Worldwide Quest will visit in our fall 2022 tour. In the second half of the webinar, we will study the artworks of Vermeer and other masters of the Dutch Golden Age who were inspired by Flemish painting.

It is fascinating to compare Van Eyck's detailed realism with Vermeer's impressionistic vision.

Thursday, March 18 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Free to attend!

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