Only three more days to see Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show at the Museum of Vancouver

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      It's the final weekend for one of the Museum of Vancouver's most memorable exhibits.

      Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show closes at 5 p.m. on Monday (September 7) after delighting some 30,000 people.

      Sagmeister, a graphic designer who designed album covers, spent 10 years investigating his own happiness.

      He's created a stunning multimedia exploration that's not only fun, but also enlightens with an abundance of surprising revelations.

      For instance, did you know that people named George are more likely to live in Georgia? Or that men named Dennis have a higher chance of becoming dentists?

      The gumball machines near the front of the exhibit offer people a chance to assess their own level of happiness. And a bicycle in the middle of one of the rooms offers a welcome opportunity to get happier while pedalling.

      B.C. has already established itself a centre of happiness research, thanks to the work of UBC professor John Helliwell

      Meanwhile, Vancouver author Charles Montgomery has become an international authority on the connection between urban design and overall happiness. This was chronicled in his book The Happy City.

      Another B.C. author, David Boyd, recently reflected on the links between optimism and saving the planet in his new book, The Optimistic Environmentalist. He cochairs Vancouver's Greenest City Action Team.

      For three more days, the Museum of Vancouver will continue playing its role in elevating public awareness about this vital subject. Consider it an afternoon of cognitive therapy.

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