Vancouver International Film Festival 2019: Opening Gala “Guest of Honour”
Excellent cinematography and a superb cast add depth and interest to the various plot threads.
Arts and Culture
Vancouver International Film Festival presents “Scheme Birds” – a review
“Scheme Birds” is a beautifully crafted film. The intimacy with which Gemma allows her life to be shared is powerful; viewers feel what she feels and hope along with her that the next chapters of her life bring her the fulfillment she deserves.
Reelworld Announces 2019 Programming, Tickets and Passes on Sale Now!
BIPOC Canadians are constantly asked, “Where are you from”? Our passports say we are Canadian, but we can still feel ostracized. The films we chose this year are reflective of our struggle to find our “Home” – a place for our family, community and where we feel a sense of welcome and belonging.
EMV Commences its 50th Anniversary Season with ‘Le Concert Spirituel’
Early Music Vancouver (EMV) commences its 50th Anniversary Season with Le Concert Spirituel: Baroque Orchestral Suites on September 28, 2019 at 7:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral .
VIFF World Premiere of remarkable doc on world-renowned artist, Ursula Von Rydingsvard: Into Her Own
Filmmaker Daniel Traub’s canny closeups of Von Rydingsvard at work grant unparalleled proximity to her creative process.
Brazil’s Focus Cia de Dança celebrates the music of Steve Reich in Still Reich, Oct 2-4
Brazil’s Focus Cia de Dança makes its West Coast debut with Still Reich, a program of thrilling contemporary dance performed to the propulsive music of Steve Reich.
Herringbone – September 24 – October 6
Patrick Street Productions presents Herringbone, a unique one-person musical by Canadian playwright Tom Cone with music by Skip Kennon and lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh, at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster.
What do home, identity and belonging mean to you?
Join the MISCELLANEOUS Productions team on September 27 or 28 as these youth bravely share with you in their own voice and their very personal experience.
EMV Commences 50th Anniversary Season with ‘Le Concert Spirituel’ Featuring Jeanne Lamon
“This exquisite and underappreciated repertoire is a perfect opportunity to bring together BC’s very own Victoria Baroque, with one of Canada’s internationally acknowledged musical treasures,” remarks Matthew White, Executive and Artistic Director of EMV.
BC Culture Days Unveils 10th Anniversary Lineup of Lower Mainland Events
“Creative expression is vital for the health and wellness of a community,” says BC Culture Days Manager Nazanin Shoja. “We are proud to shine a light on the essential role arts and culture plays across the province to boost community engagement, foster deeper social connections, and build an understanding and appreciation for the collective artistic experience. With hundreds of engaging and exciting community events taking place across British Columbia, I have no doubt there will be an event that will cater to every taste and interest, while encouraging exploration into new artistic ventures!”