The Art Studios Summer Sale Great Items. Great Prices. Great Event.

  Tuesday, July 19th from 2:00 pm till 7:00 pm at the Art Studios: 2005 East 44th Avenue & Victoria Street Pottery – Paintings – Prints – Cards & More   The Art Studios members’ amazing creativity has once again produces and excellent selection of art cards, crafts, jewelry, paintings, pottery and textiles. The Art Studios, … Read more

Experience the Art of Liquidity Wines in the Heart of Wine Country™ Photo contest, artist lecture series and special commissions at the winery this summer

Take a trip to the heart of Okanagan Falls this summer for an immersive art experience at the award-winning Liquidity Wines. Recently awarded the prestigious Chardonnay du Monde silver medal prize in France for its world-class 2013 vintage Chardonnay, Liquidity Wines is based on the three pillars of art, wine and food. From free artist lectures … Read more

PERICLES JOINS THE 27TH SEASON OF BARD ON THE BEACH

  Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 27th season with the opening of Pericles on the Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre Tent. Directed by Lois Anderson, this fast-paced, thrilling tale set in an ancient mythical world follows a prince’s arduous quest to find love and the meaning of life. Pericles … Read more

Early Music Vancouver Announces First-Ever Vancouver Bach Festival

    ‘Best of Bach’ Lineup Brings World-Renowned Baroque Musicians to Heart of Downtown this Summer   Early Music Vancouver (EMV) proudly presents its first-ever Vancouver Bach Festival, August 2 –12, 2016, at Christ Church Cathedral and the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Audiences have the opportunity to experience some of J.S. Bach’s best known works on … Read more

Bard on the Beach Ushers In Its 27th Season with Romeo and Juliet

  Who doesn’t love Romeo and Juliet? We all have our favourite portrayals of the star-crossed young lovers – Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes perhaps, or if you’re my age, Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey. But since there’s nothing like a live performance, I was excited to attend Opening Night as Bard on the Beach … Read more

#FridayFavourites, including places to take DAD June 17 – 23

  Celebrate Dad with BBQ, Beer & Bocce.    BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR   Eat, Shop & Play at Rocky Mountain Flatbread on Father’s Day   THOMAS HAAS CHOCOLATES & PÂTISSERIE:   GIVE DAD A SPECIAL FAMILY MEMORY AT TULALIP RESORT CASINO JUNE 19   LONG TABLE DISTILLERY   SAVVY SERIES CLASS HOSTED BY LA … Read more

Billy Elliot Will Bring You to Tears – and Fill You with Joy

When I found out that I’d be attending the Arts Club Theatre Company production of Billy Ellliot, I was thrilled. I love musicals. As the daughter of a song and dance man, I grew up singing the popular show stoppers of the 50s and 60s. But the backstory – the struggle of a miner’s son … Read more

#FridayFavourites What to do June 10 – 16 in Vancouver

  Have you made plans to attend Vancouver Mini Maker Faire this weekend?    ROMEO AND JULIET LAUNCHES THE 27TH SEASON OF BARD ON THE BEACH   Italian Day Returns to Vancouver’s The Drive This Week   Vancouver Urban Winery presents Sunday School the #700 Series   The Patio at Aura Restaurant – the place to be … Read more

Have you made plans to attend Vancouver Mini Maker Faire this weekend? 

  11 and 12 June, 10 am-6 pm PNE Forum Hastings Park, Vancouver, British Columbia V5K 5J1 The 6th Annual Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is a weekend of family-friendly fun and an exploration of creativity. It’s the world’s greatest show and tell! The Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is a combination conference, fair, and trade show, … Read more

The Big Picture – An Improvised Movie

  Experience all your favourite films in one hilarious mash-up   Some of our most vivid memories come from the movie blockbuster – think of the first time you saw the T Rex in Jurassic Park, or the lightsaber duel in Star Wars, Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray busting ghosts or Sam carrying Frodo up … Read more