In celebration of BC Parks Day, centennial celebrations will be held across the province. Here in Vancouver, a day of free concerts and family fun has been organized for this » Read More
Articles by Ariane Colenbrander
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July 13, 2011
Come experience a piano accompanied modern version of “Cosi fan tutte – The School for Lovers” in Kitsilano, for two performances only. This is the classic tale of two engaged » Read More
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July 12, 2011
I mentioned hoping to get to the Portland Japanese Garden in last month’s UBC Nitobe Memorial Garden post, and luckily a visit was in the cards on our recent trip. » Read More
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July 11, 2011
We just returned from a highly enjoyable two-week road trip through Oregon. Our adventures started in Portland, a mostly scenic seven-hour drive from Vancouver, BC. Classy, über modern The Nines » Read More
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July 7, 2011
We recently stumbled across a couple of great city escapes for garden and nature lovers. The UBC Botanical Garden contains its own version of Cliffwalk and the Capilano Suspension Bridge: » Read More
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July 5, 2011
After previewing Capilano Suspension Bridge’s Cliffwalk attraction last month in the downpour, I felt a proper visit to the entire park was in order to greet the summer.
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June 30, 2011
“La douceur” translates to “sweetness” in French, the theme for this extraordinary concert. Two of baroque music’s finest players will transport you to the Old World glory of the French » Read More
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June 28, 2011
The Vancouver Folk Festival returns this July 15-17 for its 34th year. As usual, an eclectic and energetic line-up await new fans and veterans alike. Tickets for the festival are » Read More
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June 24, 2011
Seen by over 45 million people around the globe, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! has been performed over 3,800 times alone at Broadway’s Winter Garden » Read More
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June 23, 2011
This week, I visited the Vancouver Art Gallery’s The Colour of My Dreams exhibit. Throughout the ground floor exhibition, rooms are divided into various themes, holding a total of 350 » Read More
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June 22, 2011
If you can make your way to UBC’s Chan Centre later this week (and weekend), you’ll be rewarded with the 27th Pacific Coast Swiss Singing and Yodeling Festival, otherwise known » Read More
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June 21, 2011
Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach Festival is proud to present an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Parts I, II & III, Henry VI: The Wars of the Roses. [Henry VI » Read More
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June 20, 2011
Harbour Cruises is well-known amongst the Vancouver tourist circuit, but I discovered that as a local, it’s an equally enjoyable experience that offers an alternative view of our beautiful city.
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June 17, 2011
Now in its 11th season, MusicFest Vancouver offers more than 40 concerts and educational events this summer, including hundreds of talented performers from around the world. It’s hard to pick » Read More
