Adult and kid flavours clash in Big Rock Candy Mountain’s second sweet project Artists Helen Reed & Hannah Jickling will launch a new public artwork commissioned by the City of Vancouver, QA CHEW’S BUBBLE TROUBLE, across top trick-or-treating neighbourhoods in time for Halloween. The gum was named for Queen Alexandra Elementary School, the home of … Read more
Studios will be opened, garages exposed, and artworks displayed as Vancouver’s favourite celebration of visual arts, design, and crafts – the 22nd Annual Eastside Culture Crawl – takes flight across Vancouver’s vibrant Eastside community from November 15 to 18, 2018.
Exhibition Traces Nearly Three Decades of Claxton’s Works Reclaiming Indigenous Power, Beauty, Identity and Spirituality As one of its major fall season exhibitions, the Vancouver Art Gallery presents Dana Claxton: Fringing the Cube, the first-ever survey of the work of provocative Vancouver-based Hunkpapa Lakota (Sioux) artist Dana Claxton, on view October 27, 2018 to February … Read more
36th annual event raises funds to support youth arts programming A magical night awaits guests of Splash, Arts Umbrella’s highly anticipated art auction and gala, the proceeds from which support youth arts programming across Metro Vancouver. Presented by TD Bank Group, the annual event brings art-lovers together for a show-stopping evening featuring live performances, delicious food, and, … Read more
Betamax Gallery, a mixed-use space on East Hastings owned by Rachel Zottenberg and David Duprey, is gearing up to host a new art exhibit. Natural Plot Line, featuring paintings from artist Bobby Mathieson, will run September 12 to October 20. Mathieson captures historically or culturally significant moments in his work and expands on the emotional … Read more
The Filberg Festival has always been known for featuring exceptional Canadian talent when it comes to entertainment. Headliners over the long weekend include: Michael Kaeshammer, The Paperboys, Dustin Bentall, Roy Forbes, R&B Allstars and The Boom Booms. Visit http://filbergfestival.com/the-festival/entertainment/ for the full line up. Performances take place on the Comox Rotary Stage and Peninsula Co-op … Read more
Liquidity Wines presents the National Geographic Photo Ark where a love of art and nature come together in a perfect setting. The pure white walls, architectural angles and the extensive use of glass that make up the spacious interior of Liquidity Wines makes an excellent backdrop for the Photo Ark exhibit. Winery president … Read more
Offshoot of Private Overseas Club Offers Exclusive Showcase for French-Inspired Cuisine, State-of-the-Art Coffee Counter and Tea Bar, Collection of Contemporary Asian Art Culinary and cultural aficionados alike can sample a unique experience for the senses when Origo Club opens the doors on a brand-new 5,200-sq.-ft. multifaceted concept that will encompass a restaurant, café and art gallery in … Read more
Bill Reid Gallery’s 10th Anniversary Series “Body Language: Reawakening Cultural Tattooing of the Northwest” The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coastal Art is celebrating its 10th anniversary in grand style, re-opening after a major renovation which has added light and space to the gallery, and hosting the premiere exhibition of “Body Language”: Reawakening Cultural … Read more
Ever notice how many of the finer things in life just seem to go together and compliment one another? Think of art, food, music and wine. All are a reflection of culture and have a common thread – tradition. Canadians are big fans of Italian wines and represent one of their biggest export markets. For … Read more