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Vancouverscape, a Vancouver based blog covering travel, tech, and lifestyle

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    Cool Beans cast

    Exploring Love Amongst the Barista Crowd in Solo Collective’s Cool Beans

    By Larry Ghini

    November 27, 2013

    Andi loves Holden. Holden loves Meadow. Patrick also loves Meadow. Meadow is not sure she really needs to love anyone at the moment. How this will all work out will » Read More

  • INSPIRATION/MUSIC

    Joe Keithley

    That One Tune That Defines a Band

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 26, 2013

    When you think of one of your favourite bands, there’s always a defining song that comes to mind. Think Devo, and Whip It starts to hum in your head. Same » Read More

  • OPERA/VANCOUVER

    Albert Herring

    Vancouver Opera and Pacific Opera Victoria Present Albert Herring

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 26, 2013

    Albert Herring, Benjamin Britten’s fast-paced, clever, and hummable opera, will transport audiences to the 1950’s in a riot of scrumptious costumes, devastating satire, and charming slapstick. Vancouver Opera, in tandem » Read More

  • INTERVIEW/VANCOUVER

    Vancouver Bach Choir Messiah poster detail

    My Interview With Musical Director Leslie Dala

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 25, 2013

    Leslie Dala’s resume is as impressive as his busy cultural calendar. He currently serves as Musical Director of both the Vancouver Bach Choir and the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

    Rain or Shine ice cream

    Rain or Shine Ice Cream: A Classic, Locally-Sourced Treat For All Seasons

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 25, 2013

    Kitsilano now has a bonafide, quality ice cream shop, right on West 4th Avenue near Cypress. Rain Or Shine is owned by East Van husband and wife team Josie Fenton » Read More

  • CHARITY/VANCOUVER

    Xmas Wish Santa

    Pan Pacific Vancouver Christmas Wish Breakfast Celebrates 26 Years of Helping Families in Need

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 25, 2013

    Pan Pacific’s Christmas Wish Breakfast returns for its 26th season on Wednesday, December 11 from 6 am to 9 am. This event is always a highlight of the season, including » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    Waiting for Ghostbusters

    A Former Playhouse Haunt Sets the Stage in Waiting for Ghostbusters

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 22, 2013

    Waiting for Ghostbusters is Genus Theatre’s 10th anniversary production, a very ballsy move in my humble opinion. We’re talking about one of the most popular and well-liked science fiction comedies » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    Dan Deorksen, Liz Kirkland, Anousha Alamian, Brent Hirose, Shauna Johannesen, Sebastien Archibald; photo by Crystal Cook

    Reviewed: Stewart Lemoine’s Cocktails at Pam’s at Studio 1398

    By Larry Ghini

    November 22, 2013

    It seems fitting to mount Stewart Lemoine’s 1986 Cocktails at Pam’s as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the unofficial end of America’s Age of the American Dream. Just as » Read More

  • MOVIES/VANCOUVER

    Charles Barber

    Vancity Theatre: December Cinema Salon Hosted by Charles Barber

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 22, 2013

    Each month, Melanie Friesen invites a distinguished guest to Vancity Theatre’s Cinema Salon, in order to present his/her favourite film. After the screening, both audience and speaker have the opportunity » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

    2013 Vancouver Oceanwise Chowder Chowdown

    Forage Restaurant’s Chris Whittaker Crowned Defending Chowdown Champ at 2013’s Oceanwise Chowder Chowdown

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 21, 2013

    Vancouver’s Sixth Annual Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown is by far one of my favourite events to attend. Not only do some of Vancouver’s top chefs go into friendly battle preparing » Read More

  • SHOPPING/VANCOUVER

    Black Friday

    Stay in Town and Shop Local During Black Friday Vancouver

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 21, 2013

    For the first time ever, 12 Vancouver area business improvement associations have united to kick off a city-wide initiative: Black Friday Vancouver.  From November 29 to December 1, Vancouver retailers, spas, and » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    Robert Moloney

    Reviewed: Sean Devine’s Except in the Unlikely Event of War

    By Zoe Grams

    November 21, 2013

    “Is society defined by war? Are we being led like sheep to the slaughter?” War as a tool for control, and our manipulation to accept it, are two vast themes » Read More

  • AUTOMOTIVE/TRAVEL

    Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

    Cornucopia 2013: A Ford Fusion Hybrid Experience

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 20, 2013

    I didn’t get any photo opportunities on my drive up from Vancouver to Whistler this time around, as pouring rain leaving the city changed to heavy snow between Squamish and » Read More

  • CULINARY/WINE

    All About Grapes in Cocktails beverage assortment

    Cornucopia 2013 Seminars: Nourishing Foods, A Spirited Grape & A Barbarian Pizza Party

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 20, 2013

    Whistler Cornucopia was extended to an 11-day festival this year. Alongside food and wine dinners came morning meditation and yoga sessions as well as diet, lifestyle, and wellness-related seminars. I » Read More

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