“Love, Hope & Autism” is a thought provoking documentary which chronicles the lives of the Fresco family for 21 years. Robert Fresco, a professional cameraman, began taking videos of his twin babies, Hallee and Fraser, from the time of their birth. When the children were three years old, Fraser began to exhibit unusual behavior and … Read more
Documentary Confronts Major Hurdles for Families with Autistic Children Aging Out of Publicly-Funded System Based on a lifetime of home movie footage, the documentary Love, Hope & Autism takes the viewer on the Fresco family’s deeply personal journey of raising a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Premiering Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 9pm (9:30 … Read more
Pre-Valentine’s Day campaign will raise awareness of Vancouver as primary filming site of popular Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey has become a global phenomenon thanks to its racy yet romantic storyline, sizzling lead actors and vibrant set locations – and Tourism Vancouver is calling attention to the latter with … Read more
Three-week festival showcases pioneering theatre, dance, multimedia, music & film from across Canada and around the globe The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Festival) presents its 14th annual edition, taking place January 16 to February 4, 2018 at various Vancouver venues. Acclaimed artists from 11 countries will descend on the city for the three-week … Read more
Debuts New Initiative – “Vancouver Just For Laughs Film Festival” Tickets on Sale Friday, December 8 at 10:00am at JFLNorthWest.com Vancouver’s comedy festival, JFL NorthWest, presented in association with SiriusXM, returns for a third year of hilarity from Thursday, March 1st to Saturday, March 10th, 2018 at multiple venues across Vancouver, including the … Read more
China Broadcasting Film Symphony Orchestra perform Hollywood & Chinese film scores as iconic scenes are projected on a massive screen Beijing’s China Broadcasting Film Symphony Orchestra (CBFSO) celebrates the magic of the movies with Cinema in Concert, January 12, 8pm at The Orpheum. Led by acclaimed conductor Pang Ka Pang, the internationally-renowned CBFSO … Read more
Lisa Nemetz International Jewish Performing Arts Festival February 15 – March 15, 2018 Full Lineup Announced and All Tickets on Sale on December 13 for The Exciting 18th Annual Chutzpah! Festival Performances at the Norman Rothstein Theatre, Scotiabank Dance Centre, Rickshaw Theatre, Fox Cabaret Organizers today announced the dates and the … Read more
‘Tis the season for tradition. Whether brand new or generations old, the very best holiday traditions involve family and friends, lots of fun, and just a touch of nostalgia. From Friday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 7, Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise initiative, invites visitors to delight in Scuba Claus visits, magical aquatic displays, … Read more
Treat yourself to a delicious 2-course dinner for only $19! This is the best time of the year for Vancouver film fans as the Vancouver International Film Festival returns for another memorable edition on September 28th. Over the course of 16 days, it will feature 342 short and feature-length films from 69 countries, … Read more
VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL “Dolores” USA – 2017 When was the last time you attended a film and, as the closing credits began to roll, the audience spontaneously erupted with clapping and cheering? That was the response of theatre goers following the screening of the documentary film, “Dolores”, at the Cinematheque. … Read more