Coenpalooza! is Vancity Theatre’s celebration of the Coen brothers‘ early, funny films, kicking off with a late-night screening of Blood Simple, then launching into a five-film marathon on December 21. » Read More
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December 10, 2013
The latest from Granville Island Brewery’s Black Notebook Series, the Burly Goat Weizenbock is a strong, hearty German-style wheat beer. Like its name, it’s got a good kick with a BU of » Read More
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December 10, 2013
I regularly pass Wet Coast Wools on my way through the West 4th Avenue Kitsilano corridor, often stopping to glance at their windows filled with adorable hand-knit creations. On a » Read More
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December 9, 2013
After a hiatus of about 35+ years, it felt so good to be back inside the York Theatre and to be among the first to witness the premier production Jack » Read More
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December 5, 2013
Last night, I attended the opening of two solo dance pieces at the Firehall Theatre: James, and Cible de Dieu. Both performers are critically acclaimed interdisciplinary artists: James Gnam of » Read More
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December 5, 2013
As It’s Snowing on Saltspring opens, the Granville Island Stage reveals a homey cottage setting, presumably on Salt Spring Island. A channel-flipping, super-lazy Bill Bannister (Andrew McNee) is ensconced on » Read More
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December 4, 2013
Mamie Taylor’s restaurant has teamed up with not-for-profit Not So Fast to give back to its neighbourhood community this holiday season. Not So Fast, a charity that promotes healthy food » Read More
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December 4, 2013
Winter reading list adding up? Looking for a compact way to take your favourite books to a warm winter getaway or ski adventure? Either way, London Drugs and Vancouverscape have » Read More
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December 3, 2013
Dead Frog’s Winter Beeracle Winter Ale is back this holiday season, packing in a flavourful punch in its 25 IBU, 7.5% alcohol by volume content. We found the Winter Beeracle » Read More
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December 3, 2013
The Vancouver Aquarium is currently showcasing the bioluminescence of the underwater world with “Luminescence – A Celebration of Aquatic Life“, on now through January 22. The Vancouver Aquarium is a » Read More
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December 2, 2013
Glowbal Group’s The Roof at Black + Blue has put together an amazing selection of mouth-watering brunch dishes on offer at their heated, colourful downtown Vancouver roof space. Restaurateur of » Read More
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December 2, 2013
We watched a charming, tongue-in-cheek Benjamin Britten opera unfold over the weekend as the Vancouver Opera (in its first full co-production with Victoria’s Pacific Opera) presented Albert Herring to a » Read More
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November 29, 2013
The Vancouver Symphony Society announced today that Music Director Bramwell Tovey’s contract with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has been extended through August 2018. This marks Maestro Tovey’s third contract extension » Read More