Anora crowns the 97th Academy Awards night
Sean Baker’s Anora, an $6 million indie about an erotic dancer who marries into oligarch wealth, won five Oscars including best picture. The film, rooted in Cannes and independent moviemaking, highlights a shift toward international, arthouse winners and a theatrical legacy.
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British Columbia visual effects supervisor James wins Oscar for Dune Part Two
Surrey native Stephen James wins best visual effects for Dune Part Two, joining Rhys Salcombe Paul Lambert and Gerd Nefzer. The win follows a 44 day Budapest shoot for the sand worm sequence and a blend of practical plate photography with CGI. James describes the moment as a daze walking the Oscar aisle and celebrates with the Dune team at Vanity Fair.
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Karaoke Night at Thursday Branch 5 Legion
The Slovak Legion hosts karaoke with S and C Karaoke at 229 Van Norman Street upstairs club room from 7 to 10 pm with free admission. A catch the ace progressive draw starts after ticket sales 6 to 8 pm, minimum prize $1 000, draw at 8 30 pm. There is a 50 50 draw and licences M880602 and M880616. A lunch buffet runs 11 30 am to 1 30 pm with dessert and beverages. bar opens 11 30 am and restaurant at 5 pm.
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Thursday Karaoke with Jesse Horricks at Barcolo Nia
A community event features Thursday karaoke with Jesse Horricks from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am at Barcolo Nia 209 N Cumberland St. Free to join with donations encouraged. Also present is a fish and chips dinner fundraiser at Imperial Hall 229 Van Norman St main floor from 5 to 7 pm with dine in or take out.
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Imperial Hall
Gravel Road Band performs at Bar Polonia evening show
New Gravel Road Band debuts this Friday at Bar Polonia 209 North Cumberland Street. Polish Combatants present, admission ten dollars, snacks included, from eight to eleven p.m. Great for live music lovers seeking a regional folk rock night.
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Albert Memorial Dart Tournament Details
Saturday event at Anavet Unit 257 610 Simpson Street features the Albert Memorial Dart Tournament. Registration at 11:00 am with a 12:00 pm start on March 8 2025. Also Slovak Legion all you can eat breakfast buffet 8:00 am to 11:00 am and lunch specials 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.
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DJ Rich
Slovak Legion ACL 5 Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting
The Slovak Legion ACL 5 Ladies Auxiliary invites all members to its general meeting on Monday March 10 at 7 pm. Attendance requested.
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Karaoke Night with DJ Rich on Friday March 14 2025
A karaoke event is set for Friday March 14 2025 from 8 pm to 12 am featuring DJ Rich spinning tracks. Attendees can sing their favorite songs, with a lively nightlife atmosphere at the venue.
Consort Aurora Borealis Presents Italian Baroque Arias Evening
Consortium Aurora Borealis hosts a program titled Daz Zling Italian Baroque Arias with soprano Irina Medvedeva and strings Vivaldi Han del Hasse. Concert mood ranges from gentle to fiery with virtuosic display. Tickets 25 dollars, students 15 dollars. Saturday March 15 7 30 pm at St Pauls United 349 Waverley. 807 768 7420.
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Flow Latvia at NOSFA Screening in Silver City
North of Superior Film Association presents Flow from Latvia at Silver City with an Oscar nominated animated tale about a cat and animals surviving a post apocalyptic event. Screenings at 6 30 and 8 30 pm. Admission ten dollars. Credit card or exact change only. No advance sales. Info on Facebook and NOSFA.org. Hotline 625 5450.
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