Social philosophy, self-identity and cultural expression explored in major exhibitions spanning the globe, from the Pacific Northwest and Africa to Amazonia and Asia The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC announces three new, insightful exhibitions as part of its diverse and captivating 2016/17 season. These enriching exhibitions, featuring an impressive and varied collection of intriguing … Read more
Returning Audience Favourites Form Centrepiece of 2017 Festival Celebration Vancouver International Dance Festival (VIDF) proudly announces two captivating highlight presentations as part of the 2017 line up: San Francisco’s Alonzo King LINES Ballet (March 3 & 4, 2017) and Japan’s Dairakudakan (March 10 & 11, 2017), at the Vancouver Playhouse. Both internationally-lauded companies … Read more
Renovated Vancouver Creative Hub with 40-seat salon will host intimate recitals celebrating Canadian composers The Canadian Music Centre in British Columbia (CMC BC) proudly reveals its renovated home, the Vancouver Creative Hub (837 Davie Street) with 40-seat black box theatre, the Murray Adaskin Salon, an urban cultural hotspot for Canadian music & … Read more
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Vancouver residents will join the rest of Canada in this year’s Culture Days celebration, September 30, October 1 and October 2. Culture Days features free, interactive events for the public, with the aim of engaging Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their community. Here is a sampling of what will be … Read more
The Syrian Conflict Through the Eyes of a Young Syrian Photographer Witness the devastating effects of the war in Syria through the eyes of a young Syrian refugee, Abdulazez Dukhan. This 18 year old photographer from Homs, Syria depicts the tragedy and violence he has experienced through breathtaking photographs. With his work, Abdulazez … Read more
Group of Seven co-founder looms as large as landscapes he illuminated in new biopic Toronto’s White Pine Pictures presents its visually striking and in-depth biopic, Where the Universe Sings: The Spiritual Journey of Lawren Harris, October 2 & 4 at Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas as part of the 2016 Vancouver International Film Festival … Read more
If you’re a classical music enthusiast in search of a refreshing change from the widely performed operatic classical and romantic repertoire, you quite possibly found yourself at Christ Church Cathedral this past Friday evening. An authentic display of traditional baroque instrumentation joined by world-class soprano Amanda Forsythe, Early Music Vancouver prepared an engaging program … Read more
Photos from the archives of the Vancouver Sun focus on the decade that changed the city The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) is pleased to present a fascinating new exhibition about an era of political upheaval, economic prosperity, and cultural blossoming. Vancouver in the Seventies: Photos from a Decade that Changed the City – on view … Read more
Edgy indie-pop singer, ROYAL has emerged as an exciting artist with her new single, “Wild.” After making the top 12 of The Peak’s Performance Project out of Vancouver, BC, ROYAL has transformed from a folksy indie singer, to a romantic and strong pop artist. A Vancouver release show is scheduled for October 2nd at Studio … Read more