Arts and Culture

Coastal City Ballet Announces Season Finale with Choreographer Irene Schneider’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Mischief, Magic and Misadventure of Shakespeare’s Beloved Play Re-imagined in Full-length Ballet   Coastal City Ballet closes its 2017/18 season with the remount of Irene Schneider’s enchanting ballet, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, May 19 at Vancouver Playhouse and June 8 at Surrey Arts Centre. Set to the exquisite music of Felix Mendelssohn, this full-length … Read more

Truck Stop Concert Series at Red Truck Beer returns for another great year of summer music

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There’s not much that beats great live music and delicious beer outside on a summer day, and the Truck Stop Concert Series at Red Truck Beer is gearing up for another great year of events in East Vancouver’s historic Brewery Creek. With events planned for June 16th, July 14th, and August 11th, music fans can … Read more

STUNNING MUSICAL LINE-UP TO APPEAR AT MISSION HILL’S SPECTACULAR OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATRE

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Chris Isaak, Chris Botti, and Gipsy Kings set to perform at the winery’s Intimate 1,200-seat Amphitheatre; American music icon Sheryl Crow to headline a Special Performance for Members of Mission Hill’s Privilege Wine Club   The artists are larger than life, the venue is iconic and the concerts will be legendary. Mission Hill Family Estate … Read more

Experience Haida Gwaii at Ocean House Eco-Lodge

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It took two years of work but it is now ready to go to Haida Gwaii.  Ocean House is an eco-cultural floating lodge that was created to meet the growing interest in Haida culture. Their cultural guides will take guests on excursions to ancient Haida village sites as well as their resident artist will share … Read more

Vancouver Art Gallery presents full-size version of the Kobe Paper Log House with Offsite: Shigeru Ban

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Offsite Installation Showcases Renowned Japanese Architect’s Visionary Design for Earthquake Disaster Relief On view: May 11 to October 8, 2018 This spring, the Vancouver Art Gallery presents Offsite: Shigeru Ban. This exhibition organized by the Gallery’s Institute of Asian Art features the full-scale version of renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban’s Kobe Paper Log House at … Read more

Australia’s Circa: Opus Presented by the Chan Center for the Performing Arts – a review

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Chan Center for the Performing Arts and they brought Circa: Opus to their concert hall.  While sipping ‘20th anniversary’ Sauv Blanc, we was struck by the heighty aspect of the theater and its focused curves.  The glass windows along with the greenery outside gave the space a … Read more

“Best Brothers” at Kay Meek Studio Theatre

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When brothers Kyle and Hamilton Best lose their mother, the victim of a freak accident involving the wrong end of a drag queen, the stage is set for a sibling showdown. Long nursed hurts, and deep-buried grievances claw their way to the surface, as brothers and rivals for their mother’s affection sort out the funeral … Read more

Fleurs de Villes’ Floral Mannequin Series Metropolis, Metrotown

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“After crossing the country last year, we saw first-hand that flowers make everyone happy—they amaze and they delight” – Fleurs de Villes co-founder Karen Marshall. The lower floor of the Grand Court was transformed into a garden party as the Floral Mannequin series arrived at Metropolis, Metrotown last night.   The unique, five-day exhibition is … Read more

‘NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO ARK’ EXHIBITION TO OPEN AT LIQUIDITY WINES IN OKANAGAN FALLS

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June 23 – September 3, 2018      This summer, Liquidity Wines‘ tasting room walls will be adorned with images from the National Geographic Photo Ark – a compelling series of photographic portraits that capture the beauty of Earth’s diverse species. “The goal of the Photo Ark is simple: show what’s at stake, and get … Read more

Murder on the Improv Express – A Killer Comedy! 

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I just enjoyed the most unique, entertaining theatre! Murder on the Improv Express – A Killer Comedy! Since 1980, Vancouver TheatreSports™ (VTSL) has entertained an average of 60,000 people a year, 11 performances a week, 52 weeks a year.  I was not one of those who had attended.  Fear of the unknown, of possible embarrassment, and … Read more