Just in time for the summer beach season, Vancouver Maritime Museum has launched their latest exhibition. Babes & Bathers is a look back the history of the swimsuit. From the introduction of woolen swimming costumes in the late 19th century through its many changes to the technical lightweight swimsuits of today. Drawing from the collection…
Author: Jay Minter
Cyndi Lauper opens Cher’s Dressed to Kill Tour
Cyndi Lauper – Rogers Arena – June 27, 2014 Opening the night for Cher’s Dressed to Kill concert, Cyndi Lauper had the audience in their seats early at Rogers Arena so not to miss the effervescent pop star. An legend in her own right, Ms Lauper was a great warm up before the Cher spectacular to…
Picks Of The Week – July 2, 2014
It’s already the start of July! Keep the excitement and celebration of Canada Day going with more fun leading to your weekend with my Picks of the Week!! Play: At Vanier Park, Bard on the Beach debuts Equivocation by Bill Cain, running until September 19th on the Howard Family Stage Pitch: Spend a sunny evening…
Historic Anniversaries lead up to Canada 150.
Last Saturday June 28, 2014 marked 100 years since the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event that led to the beginning of World War I. In the lead up to the 2017 Canada 150 celebrations, there will be a number of similar milestone anniversaries of events that are of historic importance to Canada and…
Helijet Vancouver Sightseeing Tours
Helijet has lifted off for another season of spectacular sightseeing over the beauty of downtown Vancouver, Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Mountains. While the flights may be at altitude, helicopter flights aren’t just for high-flyers, with tours starting at $149 per person (children half price) they’re an adventure that can suit many budgets. Your…
Douglas Coupland at Vancouver Art Gallery
Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything is the new exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Curated by Vancouver-based artist, Douglas Coupland, the exhibition is a stimulating look at media, art and culture in the 21st century. Coupland delves into what makes us Canadian and how design, media, arts and culture has formed…
Get your tickets for Tasting Plates – Central Richmond
Taste your way through the middle of Richmond as Tasting Plates – Central Richmond guides you and your foodie friends on a tasting tour, July 9th. While Richmond is well known for it’s authentic Asian cuisine, Tasting Plates – Central Richmond highlights the diversity of restaurant offerings available in the city. This edition of Tasting…