UPCOMING EVENTS
Comox, BC
Thursday March 25th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Comox Library Presentation
Julie and Colin will give a slide show presentation on their rowing and cycling journey from Scotland to Syria and their book Rowed Trip. Books will be available for signing.
Where: Comox Library, 101 - 1720 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, Phone: (250) 339-2971
When: Thursday March 25th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: Free (please note there is limited seating, which will be given on a first come basis)
Toronto, ON
Saturday April 10th
Youth G.R.E.E.N. Conference Keynote
Julie will be the keynote speaker at the G.R.E.E.N. Conference, a student run conference focused on raising environmental awareness among youth.
Where: St. Clement's School, 21 St Clement's Ave., Toronto
When: Saturday April 10th
Cost: The conference is open to all CIS school members in Grades 7 to 12, as well as invited public school members in Grades 7 to 12. Please check the website for registration fee details.
For more information visit G.R.E.E.N. Conference.
Victoria, BC
Sunday April 18th, 8-10 am
Elk Lake Angus Rowboats Demo Row
Test out the Expedition Rowboats Julie and Colin used on their Scotland to Syria trip. If you're considering building one of these boats this is a great way to make sure it's the boat for you
Where: Elk Lake, Victoria
When: Sunday April 18th, 8-10 am
Cost: Free
Salt Spring Island, BC
Friday June 4th, 7-9 pm
Salt Spring Island Conservancy Presentation
Julie and Colin will give a slide show presentation on their rowing and cycling journey from Scotland to Syria and their book Rowed Trip. Books will be available for signing.
Where: Community Gospel Hall, 147 Vesuvius Bay Rd., Salt Spring Island
When: Friday June 4th 7-9PM
Cost: Admission by donation.
For more information visit Salt Spring Island Conservancy.
Victoria, BC
Saturday June 26th
CanWrite! Conference Keynote
Colin and Julie will be the keynote speakers for the CAA Awards Banquet. The Canadian Authors Association hosts this four day conference (June 24-28) and this year's theme is applying technology to your writing.
Where: Harbour Towers Hotel, 345 Quebec Street, Victoria
When: Saturday June 26th
Cost: Single or multi-day passes are available with prices ranging from $75 to $365.
For more information visit CanWrite! 2010.
PAST EVENTS
Campbell River, BC
Friday March 19th and Saturday March 20th
Words on the Water Festival
Colin will be presenting and participating in this two day writer's festival.
Where: Maritime Heritage Centre, 621 South Island Highway, Campbell River, tel: (250) 286-3161
When: Friday March 19th and Saturday March 20th
Cost: Tickets available at the Tidemark Theatre
For more information visit Words on the Water.
Vancouver, BC
Friday January 29th, 8:00 pm
Vancouver Maritime Museum Ocean Cruising Adventures Lecture Series
Join Colin Angus and Julie Angus for a talk and screening of their newest film, Rowed Trip, which showcases their 7,200 km odyssey from Scotland to Syria by oar.
Where: HR McMillan Space Centre, 100 Chestnut St. Vancouver, tel: (604) 257-8300
When: Friday January 29th, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: Single lecture costs $13 or $50 for the four lecture series. Tickets may be purchased in advance by phone 604 257-8300, at the Museum, or on the evening of each lecture.
For more information visit Vancouver Maritime Museum.
Seattle, Washington, USA
Thursday January 28th, 7:00 pm
The Mountaineers
Join Colin Angus and Julie Angus for a talk and screening of their newest film, Rowed Trip, which showcases their 7,200 km odyssey from Scotland to Syria by rowboat and bicycle. They will also be signing their book Rowed Trip, which will be available at the event along with DVDs.
Where: Mountaineers Headquarters, 7700 Sand Point Way NE,
Seattle, WA (Goldman A&B room)
When: Friday January 28th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
For more information visit The Mountaineers.
Bellingham, Washington, USA
Wednesday January 27th, 7:00 pm
Village Books
Join Colin Angus and Julie Angus for a talk and screening of their newest film, Rowed Trip, which showcases their 7,200 km odyssey from Scotland to Syria by rowboat and bicycle. They will also be signing their book Rowed Trip, which will be available at the event along with DVDs.
Where: Village Books, 1200 Eleventh Street,
Bellingham, Washington, tel (360) 671-2626
When: Wednesday January 27th, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
For more information visit Village Books.
Vancouver, BC
Friday January 22th, 7:30 pm (doors 6:30 pm)
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) Opening Evening
Join Colin Angus and Julie Angus for a talk and screening of their newest film, Rowed Trip, which showcases their 7,200 km odyssey from Scotland to Syria by rowboat and bicycle. They will also be signing their book Rowed Trip, which will be available at the event along with DVDs.
Also on the same evening: VIMFF Photo Competition Awards and Exhibition Opening; and screening of other VIMFF films
Where: Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, tel (604) 984-4484
When: Friday January 22th, 7:30 pm (doors 6:30 pm)
Cost: Tickets $17 in advance, $19 at the door
For more information visit VIMFF.
ROWED TRIP Live Show and Film Screening
In Fall 2009, Colin and Julie took their newest show Rowed Trip to 20 communities across Canada.
ROWED TRIP
This show is designed to inspire, entertain and amuse. Part film, part drama and all humour, it will delight not only the adventurous but anyone who has discovered the delights and challenges of travelling with a spouse. Using two rowboats, Colin and Julie voyage 7,200 km from the northern tip of Scotland to Aleppo, Syria via an interconnected route of rivers, canals, ancient transportation corridors, oceans and coastlines. Over the course of seven months the couple row through thirteen countries and explore their ancestral homelands.
THE SHOW
The two hour show includes a multimedia show by Colin and Julie, followed by the 57 minute documentary. Their last tour garnered great reviews from the more than 6,000 people who attended and previous films have won numerous awards including the Best Adventure Film at both the Telluride and Taos Mountain Film Festivals.
You will also have the opportunity to win some great prizes, including:
Grand Prizes:
Helly Hansen Ekolab Jacket Womens (value $325.00)
Helly Hansen Ekolab Jacket Mens (value $325.00)
(draw at the end of the tour)
Door Prize - draw every show!
Helly Hansen Long Sleeved Crew Mens (value $40.00)
Helly Hansen Long Sleeved Crew Womens (value $40.00)
Rowed Trip Book (value $29.95)
Subscription to explore magazine for one year (value $24.00)
Rowed Trip DVD (value $22.00)
All royalities for the book Rowed Trip sold during tour events will be donated to the Living Oceans Society, Canada’s largest organization focusing exclusively on marine conservation issues.
TOUR DATES
Online tickets are now available. Find your location below and click on the ticket link. Tickets are also be available at select local outlets and at the door. (Note: On our last tour, most venues were sold out - avoid disappointment and get your tickets beforehand.)
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Parksville, BC
When: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: The Chrysler Theatre, Parksville Community Centre, 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
Courtenay, BC
When: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: Florence Filberg Centre Conference Hall, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
Victoria, BC
When: Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm)
Where: Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
Nanaimo, BC
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: Nanaimo Museum, 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
Squamish, BC
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: Eagle Eye Community Theatre, 38430 Buckley Ave, Squamish
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
Vancouver, BC - 2 shows
When: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm)
Where: Hollywood Theatre, 3123 West Broadway, Vancouver
When: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm)
Where: Denman Place Cinema, 1030 Denman Street, Vancouver
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
Port Moody, BC
When: Friday, October 23, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody
Buy your tickets online or at the box office - find out more.
Kelowna, BC
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street, Kelowna
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
Penticton, BC
When: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Where: Cleland Community Theatre, Penticton Community Centre, 325 Power Street, Penticton
Buy your tickets online or at the Community Centre - find out more.
Kamloops, BC
When: Thursday, October 29, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: TRU Alumni Theatre, Clocktower Building, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops
Buy your tickets online or at Kamloops Parks & Rec - find out more.
ALBERTA
Canmore, AB
When: Friday, October 30, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: Canmore Collegiate Auditorium, 1800 8th Ave, Canmore
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
Calgary, AB
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Where: Karsten Discovery Centre, Calgary Zoo,1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary
Buy your tickets from the Calgary Zoo - find out more.
Edmonton, AB
When: Friday, November 6, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: Shaw Theatre, NAIT – Main Campus, Edmonton
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
ONTARIO
Toronto, ON
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Where: Bloor Cinema,
506 Bloor St. West, Toronto
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
Ottawa, ON
When: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Where: Ottawa Main Library Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
Kingston, ON
When: Friday, November 20, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: Biosciences Complex, Queen's University, Kingston
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Waterloo, ON
When: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: Humanities Theatre, University of Waterloo Hagley Hall, 200 University Ave West
Buy your tickets online or in stores - find out more.
USA
Washington, DC
When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Where: National Geographic Headquarters, 1145 17th St. NW, Washington
Additional Locations
Thanks to all of you who have invited us to your communities. Unfortunately, we aren't able to visit all the places we want to on this tour. If we're not coming to your home town this time, drop us an e-mail and we'll add your town to our wish list of places we'd like to go.
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