Vancouver International Film Festival 2019 – “Sometimes Always Never” – a review
The plot centers around Alan’s single minded determination to find his son Michael, who walked out of the house one evening years ago and never returned.
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Vancouver International Film Festival 2019 presents “No. 7 Cherry Lane”
Yonfan’s first animated film is entirely original and completely mesmerizing. Reality, invention, passion and politics intertwine seamlessly, making for an unforgettable journey. Hong Kong natives will love the fact that the characters look like, and are voiced-over by some of their favourite movie stars.
Vancouver Opera presents La Traviata Parisian Music Hall Decadence Takes Centre Stage in Verdi’s Classic Romantic Tragedy
Vancouver Opera’s 2019/2020 season is kicking off with a sumptuous new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless romantic tragedy, La Traviata. In an unprecedented collaboration, Vancouver Opera joins four other Canadian opera companies as they co-present this opera reaching more opera patrons than ever before.
Celtic fusion band SKERRYVORE makes Vancouver debut October 5
They’ve performed for hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide, released six highly acclaimed albums, and travelled the globe multiple times, drawing larger audiences each time. Now, after more than a decade together, multi-award-winning Scottish band SKERRYVORE are finally about to make their long-awaited Vancouver debut: Saturday, October 5, at North Vancouver’s Centennial Theatre.
Transits and Returns features Provocative Works by Twenty-One Indigenous Artists from Across the Pacific
The Vancouver Art Gallery, in collaboration with the Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane, presents an exhibition exploring the dynamic between place and movement in the work of twenty-one Indigenous artists from around the Pacific. Transits and Returns, on view September 28, 2019 to February 23, 2020
Gateway Theatre opens with Western Canadian premiere of Marjorie Chan’s “China Doll”
In Marjorie Chan’s China Doll, Su-Ling is bound by tradition. Her grandmother is determined that she will marry well and bring prosperity to them both. But when she learns to read, Su-Ling’s intellectual awakening sets her on a dangerous path to independence.
Vancouver Film Festival 2019 – “Eliades Ochoa: From Cuba to the World” – a review
The beautifully crafted documentary, “Eliades Ochoa: From Cuba to the World”, digs deeper, chronicling the life of one of the Social Club’s performers as well as the history of Cuban music.
TT Wine Explorer – SOUTH OKANAGAN VALLEY ART & WINE ADVENTURE
You’ll meet Tania in the Valley and be whisked in luxury wheels to three wineries which have embraced art, both inside their bottles and in beautiful spaces which they offer as destinations for wine travellers.
Vanessa Vineyard Wine Dinner In celebration of Howard Soon’s appointment to the Order of Canada.
Prepare for a culinary and wine pairing experience like no other as Chef Murray, of The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry at Spirit Ridge Resort, and Howard Soon lead you on an adventure across the country.
Pourhouse Brings Back New Weekday Lunch Service Starting September 23
Pourhouse will offer a special buy-one-get-one-half-off feature on its signature Pourhouse burger and fries ($23), a mainstay on their menu. From Monday, September 23 until Monday, October 21, weekday dine-in lunch.