I’m a huge fan of improv, and the talented Vancouver TheatreSports League ensemble. So when I heard that the troupe was unveiling a new show in honour of Canada 150, I was excited. And what better day to take in Oh, Canada – The True North Strong and Funny than on Canada Day, eh? … Read more
Shakespeare wrote tragedies and comedies and frequently added romantic relationships to both. In The Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare writes a tragedy in which jealousy and love become the catalyst to the romantic plot. Today, in court, lawyers would plead temporary insanity or a moment of unexplainable jealousy. But this brief episode brought about such untold … Read more
Country and roots show will be a highlight of summer at Red Truck Beer A cloudy day couldn’t dampen the crowd’s enthusiasm during June’s sold-out first show in the Red Truck Beer Truck Stop Concert Series. The long-awaited arrival of hot summer sunshine has been timed perfectly for the next show in the … Read more
Early Music Vancouver Marks 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation by Celebrating Music’s Power to Transform Early Music Vancouver (EMV) proudly presents the return of the Vancouver Bach Festival, August 1 – 11, 2017 at the Christ Church Cathedral in the heart of downtown, and at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Following the … Read more
Celebrate the grand opening on Wednesday, July 12 at Tofino Resort and Marina “Inspired by Adventure” – Tofino Resort and Marina You won’t want to miss this inaugural event July 15 and 16 FIRST ANNUAL ART & WINE IN THE VINES INVITES GUESTS TO EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF THE OKANAGAN VALLEY … Read more
Throughout the months of July and August, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival delivers great entertainment in addition to its five plays, with special events and entertaining activities for every taste. From Fireworks nights to concerts and glimpses behind the scenes, here are six unique special events at Bard this summer. 1. … Read more
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West, in cooperation with the Consulate General of Italy, hosted a unique event on June 22nd, The Italian Top Chef Challenge. Top Vancouver chefs Pino Posteraro and Angus An, hosted by resident chef Nathan Brown prepared dishes that the guests would later enjoy, using a set of selected authentic Italian products especially flown … Read more
Artist Bruce Thomas travelled across the country to find out what defines us as Canadians Revelstoke-based artist Bruce Thomas’ new multi-media exhibit Season Cycle – the result of hundreds of interviews, recordings and drawings taken across the country – will be presented at the Telus World of Science in Vancouver from Thursday, June … Read more
Everyone attending will be given lyric sheets and will be taught to sing two songs in harmony – Everything Now by Arcade Fire and Undun by The Guess Who! Both wonderful Canadian bands! There is no need to have any singing experience to attend. Singers and non-singers (willing to give it a go!) are … Read more
Shakespeare wrote seventeen comedies, most involving romance, and in his day, the romance always ended in marriage of the partners. In the current production of Much Ado About Nothing at Bard on the Beach, comedy, conflict, intrigue and romance blend to create a perfect production with the appropriate happy ending. Brilliantly directed by John … Read more