Opening in one week at the Havana Theatre, Ithaka, is a new play by Andrea Stolowitz, directed by Jessica Anne Nelson. Co-produced by dream of passion productions and Excavation Theatre, the Canadian Premiere performance runs, May 3-7 and 10-14, 2016 at the intimate Commercial Drive stage. Ithaka is about a Marine Captain, Elaine Edwards, who has just…
Author: Jay Minter
Gateway Theatre announces 2016/2017 Season
Recently Richmond’s Gateway Theatre announced the line-up for their 2016-2017 season. The six productions, including 4 premieres, bring comedy, drama and an award-winning musical to the Gateway stages. This season includes: The House of Yees, by Lauren Yee – a comedy of family and cultural clashes. October 13 – 22, 2016 Mainstage – Canadian Premiere…
Friday Find : Pepper Lunch
Recently, you may have heard the buzz around the newly opened Pepper Lunch. The second lower mainland Pepper Lunch outlet opened last week on Cambie Street, and the buzz meets, or should I say ‘meats’, expectations. The DIY counter service eatery has 200+ outlets in Asia and the concept seems to have gained a foothold…
Vancouver Foodster Cheesecake Challenge is on now!
Grab your fork and gather around the table for some good chat and cheesecake. No, it’s not the Golden Girls, it’s the Vancouver Foodster Cheesecake Challenge. Restaurants around Metro Vancouver are whipping up their best cheesecake recipes and slicing you a piece to sink your fork into, then cast your vote for your favourite. While you’re making…
Picks of the Week – April 20, 2016
If you’re not caught up in the haze of 4/20 today, I’m sure you’ll find something in the picks of the week to satisfy your entertainment munchies… Beatle: Sir Paul McCartney chooses from his decades of hits when he plays Rogers Arena tonight. Beatle-esque: If you’re not at Rogers Arena, you could be at Queen…
Social Media Camp 2016 coming soon
In just a few weeks, hundreds will descend upon Victoria Conference Centre to learn from, be inspired by and network with Social Media pros and enthusiasts. The 7th annual Social Media Camp takes place May 5 – 7, 2016. Since its inception, Social Media Camp (SMC) has introduced and connected 1000s of people, beginners to professionals, to…
Pacific NorthWest Music Festivals 2016
The first weekend of Coachella Music and Arts Festival is in the books and creating a big buzz on social with surprise performances by artists, celebrity spotting in the crowd and an amazing line-up of music on stage. Sasquatch! Festival is coming up in May and kicks off the music festival season in our corner…