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PuSh International Performing Arts Festival presents 2017 Lineup of Acclaimed Artists from 11 Countries

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    Three-week festival showcases groundbreaking contemporary theatre, dance, multimedia & music    The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Festival) presents its 13th annual edition, taking place January 16 to February 5, 2017 at various Vancouver venues. Acclaimed artists representing 11 countries will descend on the city for the signature, three-week mid-winter event. From staggering … Read more

Pacific Theatre presents  HOLY MO! A CHRISTMAS SHOW! by Lucia Frangione 

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    a hilarious and questionable retelling of the Nativity story Dec 2-31, 2016 Pacific Theatre presents Holy Mo! A Christmas Show! by Lucia Frangione. Three travelling performers share this reverently irreverent telling of the Nativity story with gusto and a questionable commitment to accuracy. Playing Dec 2-31 8pm Wednesdays-Saturdays with 2pm matinees all Saturdays … Read more

DECEMBER HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT TULALIP RESORT CASINO

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Magical Recipes are Coming Together to Form Remarkable Holiday Dishes   It’s that holiday time of year, and the chefs at Tulalip Resort Casino have been busy checking their recipes twice to make sure they create magical dishes for all to enjoy. Every restaurant at the Resort is getting involved with this year’s festivities for … Read more

We’d like to invite you to partake in our Annual Silent Art Auction. 

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  For our 8th year, we present a selection of special artworks all under CAD $3,000 with bidding starting at 25% less their value. Silent bidding is in person, by email or by telephone, therefore you do not need to be present to bid! For two weeks we can act as your proxy. Minimum bid … Read more

Granville Island inspires visitors with the warmth of the season

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Holiday contest encourages the spirit of giving to family, friends and the needy   You feel it – that gentle tug, as if by velvet rope, that pulls people to Granville Island this time of year. They’re drawn by the Public Market – the recollection of ruby piles of pomegranates and the scents of baking … Read more

Early Music Vancouver Heralds the Holidays with Joyous Baroque Celebration – Festive Cantatas: J.S. Bach Magnificat – 

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  Vancouver’s Pacific Baroque Orchestra joins internationally-renowned vocal soloists for beloved Christmas tradition at the Chan Centre    Early Music Vancouver (EMV), in collaboration with the Pacific Baroque Orchestra (PBO), presents Festive Cantatas: J.S. Bach Magnificat at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, December 18, 2016 at 3pm. This program features one of J.S. … Read more

FOUR SEASONS RESORT AND RESIDENCES WHISTLER CELEBRATES FESTIVE SEASON WITH EXCITING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL GUESTS 

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  Resort Offers Festival of Trees, a Hudson’s Bay Inspired Restaurant Pop-Up, Alpine White New Year’s Eve Gala, Specialized Kids Programming, Live Music, Puppy Pet in Residence and Ski Concierge    Festive season is the perfect time to get to know the snowy side of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. Excitement abounds as guests spend … Read more

PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR DAYS, BOAT TOURS PLANNED AT PEARL HARBOR VISITOR CENTER

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    The National Park Service (NPS) has arranged informal press conferences that include the Pearl Harbor Survivors.  An early morning boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial for interested national and local press is also being made available.  The days and times are listed below:   December 5 – BOAT TOUR, 6:30 AM to … Read more

BC Alliance for Arts + Culture Issues Pre-Election Call to Action

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    The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is taking a leadership role to develop and organize an inclusive and equitable arts advocacy strategy in advance of the 2017 provincial election and is requesting public participation. The purpose of the strategy will be to ask the provincial government to follow the lead of the federal government and double … Read more

Cause We Care’s 10th Annual Hamper Drive brings Christmas cheer to 750 women 

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Join Vancouver’s biggest drive to help support single mother-led families this holiday season   Cause We Care is thrilled to partner with Capital Direct for the upcoming 10th Annual Christmas Hamper Drive on December 7th, 2016. This year’s goal is to deliver 750 hampers, filled with essential food items and small gifts, to 25 frontline … Read more