A message from British Columbia Wine Institute – A Tribute to Harry McWatters
With vision and confidence, Harry was a driving force in the British Columbia wine industry for more than 50 years.
Month: July 2019
Vancouver Bach Festival Kicks Off with Two-Night Undertaking:‘Complete Brandenburg Concertos’
“Since they were re-discovered in the19th century, the Brandenburg Concertos have become one of the most adored and oft-played works of all time. In programming EMV’s 50th anniversary season, it seemed vital to include performances of this beloved complete collection of concertos by J.S. Bach,” says Mathew White
VSO Chamber Concert at VanDusen Garden
Romantic favourites by Mendelssohn and Ravel will be featured alongside engaging works by popular contemporary composers.
The Winter’s Tale, A Teen Shakespeare Play
King Leontes and King Polixenes are childhood friends but a tragic misunderstanding drives them a part and thrusts those they love into an incredible adventure. A story of joy, forgiveness, and the timeless power of love – The Winter’s Tale is staged on magical, starry nights outdoors in Ron Basford Park on Granville Island.
Jessie Award winners announced!
The 37th annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were held on Monday, July 15th at Bard on the Beach in the BMO Mainstage in Vanier Park, an amazing theatrical venue in a magnificent setting.
Tech-Driven Ballet ‘@giselle’ Features Artists from ABT & The National Ballet of Canada in Modern Re-Imagining
“I am deeply honoured to bring together such a stellar group of dance artists from across North America to collaborate on such a timely production,” says Beamish. “@giselle is a careful examination of the evaporation of true romance in our culture…”
Dilawri Group of Companies announces 3rd annual Ride & Drive Gala July 25
Dilawri is the National Vehicle Sponsor for The Ride to Conquer Cancer, which is a 2-day, 200 KM bike ride in an effort to support the BC Cancer Foundation.
Evolve Cellars – Bubbles and Boards – July 28, August 6, August 18
On July 28th & August 18th from 11-1 PM and August 6th from 4-6 PM, get the best of both worlds with wine AND a crafty activity during Bubbles & Boards.
#GoBlue in full swing in South Granville until July 28
A number of South Granville’s restaurants will be featuring local blueberries in both savoury and sweet offerings, as well as beverages. In addition, the street (from 5th to 16th Ave) will be transformed with hues of blue as various retailers will be celebrating blueberries in their own ways – with special promotions, sales, events, and decorations.
The Installation at CheckMate Turns Two! Celebrates with the Bear’s Move Chardonnay limited release
The unique, Pied de Cuve wine is Checkmate’s only unoaked expression of Chardonnay. A modern take on tradition, naturally fermented in ceramic Clayver vessels placed in the Dekleva Vineyard.