Green Thumb Theatre and BC Summer Reading Club are kicking off their first partnership starting today. Misadventure at the Lighthouse is an original script, written by celebrated writers Michele Riml and Michael St. John Smith, has been created especially for BC Summer Reading Club participants, and the program’s 2021 mystery theme: ‘Crack the Case!’. The…
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The Library is Open, Zee Zee Theatre present Virtual Humanity
Zee Zee Theatre is presenting the world premiere of Virtual Humanity, adapted from the company’s annual Human Library, streaming online from March 6th to 28th. A deeply personal, one-on-one experience brings the Human Library project into the digital space, where participants can ‘check out’ a human for a candid conversation about their life experiences, culture and beliefs. The project includes such titles as Perspective…
The Surrey Soirée supports literacy
This Saturday, Surrey Soirée is bringing out the glitz for a gala event to support the Surrey Libraries Literacy for Life Campaign. Benefiting the Surrey libraries’s four key programs: Early Literacy, Workplace Literacy, Diversity/Multicultural and Read-Ability Services, Soirée en Blanc promises to be a spectacular evening. Hosted by CBC’s Man About Town, Fred Lee, at the stunning…
Straight Outta Brooklyn Pizzeria
I finally got the chance to grab a slice from the new pie on the block, Straight Outta Brooklyn Pizzeria. Located at the east end of Robson Street, in the midst of a plethora of Asian eateries, the pizzeria stands out in its style and authenticity, in fact I’ve been to very similar small pizza…
Ready Set Draw Down!
Coming up June 14, there’s a showdown of a different kind happening in Vancouver. A day-long event, Vancouver Draw Down celebrates drawing and challenges everyone to try their hand at creating their own art in workshops at Vancouver’s community centres, museums, art galleries, and on the street! Participants can try their hand at mural drawing,…
A new LOOK at Organic Tea
In Vancouver Public Library there’s a new shop that has put a fresh look on the tea shop. LOOK Organic Tea is a bright, modern take on a classic tea shop. The pristine white walls are lined with dozens of cannisters of teas and blends mixed right here in Vancouver. Stepping in the door the fragrance…
Rdio New Release Tuesday – June 12, 2012
Rdio, (pronounced ar-dee-o) is a new way to play, share and discover music, from the creators of Skype. Rdio allows users to build a digital music collection that’s available wherever you are – on the web and your phone, even offline. Find new music through friends, bands, or people with similar taste and play any…