The 2016 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival has ended on a major high note, with a total season attendance of just over 100,000 and four Shakespeare productions that each generated rave reviews from both critics and patrons. On the BMO Mainstage, a music-filled production of The Merry Wives of Windsor, set in … Read more
Social philosophy, self-identity and cultural expression explored in major exhibitions spanning the globe, from the Pacific Northwest and Africa to Amazonia and Asia The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC announces three new, insightful exhibitions as part of its diverse and captivating 2016/17 season. These enriching exhibitions, featuring an impressive and varied collection of intriguing … Read more
How do so many ‘disposable’ ideas stick around? Usually until a better, reusable one comes along. Case in point… Year after year, the ‘old math’ isn’t very pretty. 11,000 sq.miles of forest minus 3.8 million trees equals 57 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks (plus the paper wrapping). There’s more… Despite their organic makeup, it’s … Read more
Book early to save big at Whistler’s lakeside winter wonderland Goodbye dog days of summer and hello early birds of winter – guests who book early at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge can save up to 32% on ski and stay packages, which start at just $309 per night*. Customized ski packages of two nights or … Read more
When you think of pies, many ideas and memories come to mind. It could be from the original nursery rhymes we learned about Little Jack Horner, the Pieman or even Sing a Song of Sixpence, proving the pie is an ancient food. It could be the traditional apple pie with cheese or ice cream, … Read more
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A SECOND MUSICAL BLOODBATH HAS NEVER BEEN MORE CATCHY Pacific Theatre presents A GOOD WAY OUT by Cara Norrish The Chan Centre Launches its Exhilarating 2016/17 Season with Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Vancouver TheatreSports™ Presents Trump Card – Winner Takes All Colin Mochrie, Canadian Comedy Icon, Returns to Vancouver for … Read more
It’s always exciting to attend Dinner by Design’s Cocktail Art evening to witness innovation at work – and imagine what the gorgeous tablescapes on display might look like at home. Featuring 18 designers this year, talented mixologists, and benefitting both the Visual Centre for Arts and Design and The New Leaf Project, Dinner by Design 2016 … Read more
Vancouver residents will join the rest of Canada in this year’s Culture Days celebration, September 30, October 1 and October 2. Culture Days features free, interactive events for the public, with the aim of engaging Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their community. Here is a sampling of what will be … Read more
Local art and new seasonal menus celebrate restaurant refresh at Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel Locals and visitors alike are falling in love with La Pentola’s new artistic addition to the Yaletown restaurant’s exterior wall. La Pentola restaurant, situated in the heart of OPUS Hotel, unveils its new logo and menus with a fun and funky … Read more