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Movember Party!

By on November 22, 2010 in City

The end of Movember is upon us and the time has come to celebrate the valiant efforts of all the Mo Bros and Mo Sistas here in Yellowknife!  The end of Movember Party is going to take place Tuesday, December 7th at Surly Bobs.  Admission is free but there will be a donation pot and all proceeds will go to Prostate Cancer Canada.

Be sure to come out for a night of celebration and good times!  Plus, you have to see all the fabulous Mos!

Join the fight against prostate cancer!

The Mo, slang for moustache, and November come together each year for Movember.

Movember challenges men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache. The rules are simple, start Movember 1st clean-shaven and then grow a moustache for the entire month.  The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for prostate cancer.  Much like the commitment to run or walk for charity, the men of Movember commit to growing a moustache for 30 days.

This event is not limited to men as women can also take part by raising funds.  All funds go to Prostate Cancer Canada and interested men and women should register at Movember.com

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YKQT 11: Sombe K’e Civic Plaza

By on July 22, 2010 in Yk Quick Tips

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Yk Quick Tips is your guide to Yellowknife, NT. Whether you are moving to the city,  just visiting or live here, we can offer information about all the best things. The show will contain info about what to do while visiting, things to know about moving to the City and everything else interesting about the Knife .

Have you been to the Sombe K’e Civic Plaza yet?

The plaza is a newer addition to Yellowknife’s downtown core. It is located where the Gerry Murphy Arena and city parking lot use to be, in front of City Hall on Memorial Drive (49th).  The space is big and open on the shore of Frame Lake. An amphitheater is situated at the lowest point on the shoreline with several different levels of green grass from there. Few trees scatter the area, with flowers for added appeal. Enjoying your lunch has become a hit at the new plaza, with picnic tables, benches and ledges throughout the site.

This spot has also become popular for event, such as Caribou Carnival, Raven Mad Daze, Aboriginal Day and Canada Day. It provides a big open space for tent, vendors, and entertainment.

Listen to episode 11 of Yk Quick Tips to hear more about the Sombe K’e Civic Plaza.

If you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to this show on iTunes so you can listen to it on the go. Also, one of my favourite things to do is answer your Yellowknife related questions, so send them in to info@ykonline.ca and maybe they’ll get on the show.

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The Vagina Monologues

By on April 8, 2010 in Events

As I’m currently out of Yellowknife and not able to get Internet all that often, I have been unable to keep up with the happenings of our fine city. That being said below in some information about the Vagina Monologues.

This Thursday, April 8th, The Vagina Monologues will open at The Top Knight. This is the second year that VDAY North, a campaign to stop violence against women, has produced The Vagina Monologues. Last year, VDAY North opened to rave revues and raised over $10,000, 90% of which went to the Alison McAteer House and the Centre for Northern Families. This year, VDAY North hopes to beat that goal.

The Vagina Monologues is part of an international campaign, but the organizers see this production as a creative way to address a local problem: high rates of violence against women in the North. The play features stories and scenes from women of diverse backgrounds, discussing what it is to be a woman. The play ranges from the hilarious to the tragic. “The Vagina Monologues breaks the silence: it’s creative and entertaining, but we also hope it will inspire dialogue in the Yellowknife community,” says director, Rebecca Hall.

Like last year, this year 90% of the funds will go to the Alison McAteer House and the Centre for Northern Families. The other 10% will go to a hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that is treating women who have been a victim of war and genital mutilation. VDAY North joins with VDAY campaigns all around the world in supporting this hospital.

The Vagina Monologues will run from April 8th to 10th at 8 pm at The Top Knight. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through yktix and Birchwood Galleries.

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Weekend Events: Mar 26-28

By on March 26, 2010 in Events

There is so much going on in this town I can not keep up by myself. Here is a run down of many of the events happening this weekend for your enjoyment.

Friday, March 26, 2010

  • Snowking’s Night of the Rockin’ Icicles – 8pm – Snowcastle – Facebook Event
  • Silent Auction & Loonie Bingo!! – Aurora College – 7pm – YkOnline Event
  • Los Flacos Locos – Twist – 9pm – 1am
  • Aurora Ukrainian Dancers spring concert “Generations” – 7pm – NACC – NACC info/tickets
  • Fundraiser Concert for VDAY North – Top Knight – 8pm – MORE INFO IN COMMENT SECTION BELOW.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

  • 4th Annual Snowking Cup Hockey Tournament – Snowcastle – 10am – Facebook Event
  • Art in the Castle featuring Christine Misak and Jennifer Moores – Snowcastle – 12pm – Facebook Event
  • Crazy Legs Contemporary Dance – Snowcastle – 1pm – Facebook Event
  • Poetry at the Castle – Randall Maggs – Snowcastle – 12:30pm – Facebook Event
  • Snowking Children’s Theatre! – Snowcastle – 2:30pm – Facebook Event
  • Snowking’s Rock n Roll Meltdown – Snowcastle – 8pm – Facebook Event
  • Earth Hour 2010 – Earth – 8:30pm - YkOnline Event
  • Windmills for Water – Explorer Hotel – 6pm – YkOnline Event
  • Great Slave Extreme Racing – Dettah Ice Road – 12pm – YkOnline Event
  • Ron Kent – Fuegos – 7pm-10pm
  • Saturday Night All Star Jams – Twist – 9pm – 1am
  • Aurora Ukrainian Dancers spring concert “Generations” – 7pm – NACC – NACC info/tickets

Sunday, March 28, 2010

  • Art in the Castle – Iceolation Art Show – Snowcastle – 12pm – Facebook Event
  • Snowking Closing Ceremonies and Fireworks – Snowcastle – 9pm – Facebook Event

We hope everyone have a safe and fun weekend. Looks like the weather is suppose to warm up a slight bit.

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Silent Auction & Loonie Bingo

By on March 24, 2010 in Events

Silent Auction & Loonie Bingo!!
Sponsoring Aurora College fundraiser for the Nursing International College Experience (NICE)

Friday March 26th

Aurora College

Room 308

7-9pm

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