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

  • MUSEUMS/VANCOUVER

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    Vancouver I Love You But…

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 3, 2013

    Whether it’s the rain, the early-closing night clubs, the high cost of rent, or stricter parking regulations, we all have our beef with Vancouver. It’s a tough relationship to maintain, » Read More

  • MUSIC/VANCOUVER

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    Early Music Van’s January Concerts

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 3, 2013

    Early Music Vancouver will ring in 2013 with three exciting mid-January performances: two at Christ Church Cathedral and one at West Vancouver’s Kay Meek Centre. Kati Debretzeni, leader of both » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

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    Dipping Into 2013: Polar Bear Swim

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 1, 2013

    I was part of the throng of people out to enjoy or partake in this afternoon’s Vancouver Polar Bear Swim. 2013 year marks the 93rd year that the landmark event » Read More

  • LODGING/TRAVEL

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    My Top 5 Travel Spots in 2012

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 31, 2012

    I was fortunate to have travelled to several Canadian provinces this past year, as well as dip into the US for a wine festival and trip to the Oregon coast. » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

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    Blackbird Theatre’s Don Juan

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 31, 2012

    The legendary Don Juan returns to Vancouver’s Cultch Historic Theatre for Blackbird Theatre’s adaptation of Molière’s 17th century Spanish play. Director John Wright consulted every available version of the play » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

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    The Tops in Brunch: Fable Kitchen

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 29, 2012

    I confess that it’s been quite some time since my last dinner at Fable Kitchen, so my husband and me decided brunch at Fable was in order, especially given the » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

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    Dining at Forage Vancouver

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 28, 2012

    Though I’d never had the chance to dine at O’Doul’s Restaurant at Vancouver’s Listel Hotel, I’ve enjoyed Head Chef Chris Whittaker’s food at several events around the city. Forage, open » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

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    2012: Vancouver’s Theatre Top 10

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 28, 2012

    2012 has seen a wonderful mix of comedy, drama, musicals, and small productions around Vancouver. As I did in 2011, I’ve rounded up my 10 favourites to share with you » Read More

  • OPERA/VANCOUVER

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    VanCOCO’s Die Fledermaus

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 27, 2012

    Celebrate the new year Viennese style with Vancouver Concert Opera Society’s saucy operetta Die Fledermaus (“The Bat”). Past performances of the Johann Strauss II operetta have been described as “riveting, » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

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    Pacific Theatre’s Leave of Absence

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 27, 2012

    “I believe in God the Father and/or Mother, Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and the big bang theory.” In Pacific Theatre’s world premiere of local playwright Lucia Frangione’s Leave » Read More

  • HOLIDAYS/VANCOUVER

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    Holiday Greetings for 2012

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 24, 2012

    It’s been another whirlwind year of working, snapping photos, and writing in our gorgeous coastal city filled with cultural offerings. And the world didn’t end last week. So for those » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

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    Dine Out With Swallow Tail at Holts

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 24, 2012

    [Chef David Hawksworth] Join Swallow Tail Supper Club on January 29th, 2013 for an exclusive, intimate event in conjunction with Dine Out Vancouver. A champagne cocktail reception at Holt Renfrew’s » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

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    Glowbal Group: The Fish Shack

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 21, 2012

    The Fish Shack has been open just shy of two months now, and I finally had the chance to visit over lunch this week. What I like about this restaurant » Read More

  • MOVIES/VANCOUVER

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    Vancity Theatre: January Cinema Salon

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    December 21, 2012

    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

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