Letters in support of the Rio Theatre

adrian_dix

Adrian Dix
Member of the Legislative Assembly, Vancouver-Kingsway
Room 201
Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC
V8V 1X4

SUBMITTED BY EMAIL: adrian.dix.mla@leg.bc.ca 

Dear Mr. Dix,

I am a resident of your riding and a patron and supporter of the Rio Theatre located at 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC. Since moving to the area in May 2010, I have attended countless events at the Rio, ranging from movie screenings to live music performances. I am both saddened and deeply angered to hear that its long tradition of unique cinema and artists-supporting film festivals is being silenced by the strict and seemingly selective enforcement of severely outdated laws by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.

The LCLB's actions will damage the city in a very real way by robbing it of one of its few remaining venues for independent cinema, and in the larger context will erode Vancouver's reputation as an internationally recognized city that respects and supports its artists. We are a artistic city, full of performers, creators, and imaginative workers who tirelessly push to bring the best of us to the screen. However this is seen as a lesser task than the more "noble pursuits" of bowling alleys, sports arenas and truck rallies which seem entirely acceptable forms of entertainment to serve alcohol along with. It is completely non-sensical that I can responsibly enjoy an alcoholic beverage while taking in a show at the Vogue Theatre (let alone a sporting event), but not while doing the same at the Rio.

I speak for many when I ask you to urge the LCLB and the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General to reconsider this outdated ruling and allow the Rio, and many other venues, to flourish in a city that desperately needs and deserves them. I would also hope that you would raise the issue of BC's outdated and outmoded liquor laws in the Legislature at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Graham Ballantyne
[contact info]

christy_clark

The Honourable Christy Clark
Premier of British Columbia
Box 9041
Station PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC

SUBMITTED BY EMAIL: premier@gov.bc.ca 

Dear Premier Clark,

I am a patron and supporter of the Rio Theatre located at 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC. Since moving to the area in May 2010, I have attended countless events at the Rio, ranging from movie screenings to live music performances. I am both saddened and deeply angered to hear that its long tradition of unique cinema and artists-supporting film festivals is being silenced by the strict and seemingly selective enforcement of severely outdated laws by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.

The LCLB's actions will damage the city in a very real way by robbing it of one of its few remaining venues for independent cinema, and in the larger context will erode Vancouver's reputation as an internationally recognized city that respects and supports its artists. We are a artistic city, full of performers, creators, and imaginative workers who tirelessly push to bring the best of us to the screen. However this is seen as a lesser task than the more "noble pursuits" of bowling alleys, sports arenas and truck rallies which seem entirely acceptable forms of entertainment to serve alcohol along with. It is completely non-sensical that I can responsibly enjoy an alcoholic beverage while taking in a show at the Vogue Theatre (let alone a sporting event), but not while doing the same at the Rio.

I speak for many when I ask you direct the LCLB and the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General to reconsider this outdated ruling and allow the Rio, and many other venues, to flourish in a city that desperately needs and deserves them. I would also hope that you would raise the issue of BC's outdated and outmoded liquor laws in the Legislature at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Graham Ballantyne
[contact info]

jenny_kwan

Jenny Kwan
Member of the Legislative Assembly, Vancouver-Mount Pleasant
Room 201
Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC
V8V 1X4

SUBMITTED BY EMAIL: jenny.kwan.mla@leg.bc.ca 

Dear Ms Kwan,

I am a patron and supporter of the Rio Theatre located in your riding at 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC. Since moving to the area in May 2010, I have attended countless events at the Rio, ranging from movie screenings to live music performances. I am both saddened and deeply angered to hear that its long tradition of unique cinema and artists-supporting film festivals is being silenced by the strict and seemingly selective enforcement of severely outdated laws by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.

The LCLB's actions will damage the city in a very real way by robbing it of one of its few remaining venues for independent cinema, and in the larger context will erode Vancouver's reputation as an internationally recognized city that respects and supports its artists. We are a artistic city, full of performers, creators, and imaginative workers who tirelessly push to bring the best of us to the screen. However this is seen as a lesser task than the more "noble pursuits" of bowling alleys, sports arenas and truck rallies which seem entirely acceptable forms of entertainment to serve alcohol along with. It is completely non-sensical that I can responsibly enjoy an alcoholic beverage while taking in a show at the Vogue Theatre (let alone a sporting event), but not while doing the same at the Rio.

I speak for many when I ask you to urge the LCLB and the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General to reconsider this outdated ruling and allow the Rio, and many other venues, to flourish in a city that desperately needs and deserves them. I would also hope that you would raise the issue of BC's outdated and outmoded liquor laws in the Legislature at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Graham Ballantyne
[contact info]

lclb

Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
Ministry of Housing and Social Development
PO Box 9292 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9J8

SUBMITTED BY EMAIL: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca

To whom it may concern,

I am a patron and supporter of the Rio Theatre located at 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC. Since moving to the area in May 2010, I have attended countless events at the Rio, ranging from movie screenings to live music performances. I am both saddened and deeply angered to hear that its long tradition of unique cinema and artists-supporting film festivals is being silenced by the strict and seemingly selective enforcement of severely outdated laws by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.

The LCLB's actions will damage the city in a very real way by robbing it of one of its few remaining venues for independent cinema, and in the larger context will erode Vancouver's reputation as an internationally recognized city that respects and supports its artists. We are a artistic city, full of performers, creators, and imaginative workers who tirelessly push to bring the best of us to the screen. However this is seen as a lesser task than the more "noble pursuits" of bowling alleys, sports arenas and truck rallies which seem entirely acceptable forms of entertainment to serve alcohol along with. It is completely non-sensical that I can responsibly enjoy an alcoholic beverage while taking in a show at the Vogue Theatre (let alone a sporting event), but not while doing the same at the Rio.

I speak for many when I ask you to reconsider this outdated ruling and allow the Rio, and many other venues, to flourish in a city that desperately needs and deserves them.

Sincerely,

Graham Ballantyne
[contact info]

shirley_bond

Hon. Shirley Bond
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Room 347
Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC
V8V 1X4

SUBMITTED BY EMAIL: shirley.bond.mla@leg.bc.ca 

Dear Minister Bond,

I am a patron and supporter of the Rio Theatre located at 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC. Since moving to the area in May 2010, I have attended countless events at the Rio, ranging from movie screenings to live music performances. I am both saddened and deeply angered to hear that its long tradition of unique cinema and artists-supporting film festivals is being silenced by the strict and seemingly selective enforcement of severely outdated laws by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.

The LCLB's actions will damage the city in a very real way by robbing it of one of its few remaining venues for independent cinema, and in the larger context will erode Vancouver's reputation as an internationally recognized city that respects and supports its artists. We are a artistic city, full of performers, creators, and imaginative workers who tirelessly push to bring the best of us to the screen. However this is seen as a lesser task than the more "noble pursuits" of bowling alleys, sports arenas and truck rallies which seem entirely acceptable forms of entertainment to serve alcohol along with. It is completely non-sensical that I can responsibly enjoy an alcoholic beverage while taking in a show at the Vogue Theatre (let alone a sporting event), but not while doing the same at the Rio.

I speak for many when I ask you direct the LCLB to reconsider this outdated ruling and allow the Rio, and many other venues, to flourish in a city that desperately needs and deserves them. I would also hope that you would raise the issue of BC's outdated and outmoded liquor laws in the Legislature at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Graham Ballantyne