Month: January 2017

The Chan Centre Welcomes Jazz Legend Dianne Reeves

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Five-time GRAMMY-Award winner performs breathtaking evening of music  including works from the critically-acclaimed album, Beautiful Life  The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents preeminent jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. For her highly anticipated Chan Centre debut, Reeves will mesmerize with songs from her most … Read more

San Francisco’s Alonzo King LINES Ballet & Japan’s Dairakudakan to Headline 2017 Vancouver International Dance Festival  

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Internationally Acclaimed Artists Return to Vancouver for Anticipated Annual Event of Diverse Dance Performances, Workshops, and Public Education   Vancouver International Dance Festival (VIDF) kicks off its 17th year of connecting Vancouver audiences with the power and breadth of contemporary dance in a four-week line-up that showcases world-renowned artists from the United States, Japan, and Denmark alongside seasoned … Read more

VANCOUVER CANTATA SINGERS BRING ITALIAN CLASSICS TO VANCOUVER WITH  

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  DE PROFUNDIS: PALESTRINA TO PIZZETTI On Saturday, February 25th, Vancouver Cantata Singers continue their 59th season with a concert performance celebrating Italian choral repertoire. The national award-winning choir will present De Profundis: Palestrina to Pizzetti in an evening concert at the Holy Rosary Cathedral in downtown Vancouver. Vancouver Cantata Singers Artistic Director, Paula Kremer, … Read more

Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday at the Children’s Arts Festival

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  In 2017 Canada will be 150 years young. Celebrate at Richmond’s Children’s Arts Festival on Monday, February 13 – Family Day – with a day full of art, artists and Canadiana. This year’s Children’s Arts Festival will offer children of all ages the opportunity to attend a truly Canadian birthday celebration.  The festival will … Read more

James and Jamesy perform O Christmas Tea! – a review

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  A British pantomime is very different to the more modern Christmas plays that abound, especially around the Lower Mainland, at this time of year. Pantomime is an English musical comedy stage production, designed for family entertainment.  It is a participatory form of theatre, in which the audience is expected to join in, or sing … Read more

“Playing With a Lion’s Testicles” with Melissa Haynes

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  I have never played with a lion’s testicles nor had I thought about doing so until author and TEDxStanleyPark speaker Melissa Haynes brought this South African term to my attention. To play with a lion’s testicles is to “to take foolhardy chances” and “to summon the courage to do something that scares and thrills … Read more

Kitsilano Brunch Crawl

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  Living in the burbs, one often doesn’t often think about heading into Vancouver for brunch, but every neighbourhood has its own unique collection of funky and trendy little eateries. This is one reason why Vancouver Foodster’s Brunch Crawls are such great events. They get you out into new areas so you can discover some … Read more

VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS THAT COUNT FROM AG HAIR

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AG Hair creates a new standard of beauty through handcrafted products that deliver on their promise. Born from a passion for quality, AG is a celebrated Canadian brand that uses a meticulous selection of natural ingredients. Make your gift count: a portion of every bottle sold supports One Girl Can, a registered charity that provides educational opportunities to impoverished girls living in marginalized areas of sub-Saharan … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s happening January 27 – February 3

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  Here are the future events that you will need to reserve or buy tickets for NOW: IN FULL BLOOM: FARMER’S APPRENTICE OFFERS EXCLUSIVE FLOWER-THEMED VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICES   DECLARE YOUR LOVE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR SETS THE MOOD THIS FEB. 14 BY HOSTING GOURMET VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICE   LA SAINT-VALENTIN: CELEBRATE … Read more

Super Bowl Sunday at The Yale Saloon

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  As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas and this year The Yale Saloon is kicking it up a notch this year with their 2017 Super Bowl Party!This Super Bowl Sunday watch the Patriots and Falcons battle with 11 big screens, an HD projector, surround sound, pool, darts, game day favourites menu, drink specials, a … Read more

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