Make a SPLASH at Arts Umbrella’s 34th Art Auction

  Glamorous gala raises funds for youth art programs   Celebrate art with a heart at Splash, Arts Umbrella’s 34th annual auction and fundraiser on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Metro Vancouver’s premier non-profit arts organization for youth will be hosting an unforgettable gala of food, music and art in support of accessible arts education programs. … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s happening this weekend and the week ahead

  Evita: Superb Cast, Evocative Costumes and Set Make Up for Opening Night Glitches   Vancouver Farmers Markets starting Sunday, May 1 and May 5   Global supermodel Heather Marks to open Obakki + Holt Renfrew Show, May 10   THE MOTHER OF ALL OCCASIONS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR HOSTS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, DINNER SERVICES … Read more

Arts Umbrella’s Theatre and Music Expressions Festival 

  Celebrating Creativity of Young Minds with Diverse, Ambitious Lineup Annual event’s powerful youth performances transverse genres and centuries   Arts Umbrella announces its 2016 Theatre and Music Expressions Festival: an annual showcase celebrating the boundless creativity of young talent in the organization’s pre-professional theatre program, running from May 11 to 22, 2016, at Waterfront Theatre on … Read more

#FridayFavourites…Valentine’s Day and more

Here is our list of #FridayFavourites 24 things to do, places to go this weekend, Valentine’s Day and the week ahead.   In classical mythology, Cupid (Latin Cupido, meaning “desire”) is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the war god Mars, … Read more

Top Musicians To Help Surrey Kids

World Music Concert Brings Together Top Musicians To Help Surrey Kids Access Arts Program   With a benefit concert at the Surrey Arts Centre on February 12, 2016, renowned B.C. percussionist Salvador Ferreras and Drum Heat are helping Surrey kids access the arts. The lifelong benefits of the arts is something Ferreras, a B.C. Entertainment Hall of … Read more

Arts Umbrella Celebrates Its 33rd Annual Fundraising Auction

Get Ready To Make A SPLASH   The glitterati will be out in full force as Arts Umbrella, Vancouver’s premier non-profit arts educator, hosts its 33rd annual SPLASH art auction and fundraiser. On Saturday, October 17, the tents surrounding Granville Island’s Performance Works will be transformed to host this glamorous evening, all in support of … Read more

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