The award winning musical, Miss Shakespeare is onstage until November 26th at the Firehall Arts Centre. Although it’s set in the 1600s, the story was topical for the current political situation, telling the story of a strong woman fighting against a male dominated industry and her attempt to break through the proverbial glass ceiling. Judith Shakespeare…
Author: Jay Minter
Chicago + Earth, Wind & Fire – Heart & Soul Tour 3.0
Earlier this week, the windy city collided with the elements when Chicago + Earth, Wind & Fire played Rogers Arena. The legendary bands are on their third leg of their co-headlining Heart & Soul Tour, and for the first time bringing their combined talents to Canadian stages. Between the two bands, they’ve sold more than…
12 Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets for 2016 Holiday Shopping
In spite of the current pineapple express keeping our weather unseasonably warm, there’s no denying the Holidays are speeding towards us. Along with the Holiday season, comes the busy shopping season. While we have a plethora of new big name shopping options, why not avoid the frustration of the malls, experience one of the fun…
Picks of the Week – November 9, 2016
If you’re nursing your US Election hangover, be thankful a long weekend is upon us but while you’re busy with the picks of the week, let’s not forget to honour our veterans with Remembrance Day ceremonies… Beach: At The Orpheum tonight, the Beach Boys bring their legendary sound to the Vancouver stage Trio: At The…
PuSh Festival 2017 – Program Launch
It’s looking like it’s going to be a long, wet winter, thankfully PuSh Festival comes along each year to brighten the long dreary days. Last night at the Fox Cabaret, the home of Club PuSh, Artistic and Executive Director Norman Armour and Associate Curator Joyce Rosario announced the line-up for the 2017 PuSh Festival. The…
20th Anniversary Eastside Culture Crawl
From November 17 to 20, 2016, the Eastside Culture Crawl invites art lovers to celebrate its 20th anniversary. East Vancouver comes alive for four-days of visual arts, design, and crafts, filling 78+ open studios, homes, galleries and garages from Columbia Street, to 1st Avenue, to Victoria Drive, and the waterfront. Expected to draw more than…
Friday Find – Strongbody Apparel Gastown Jacket
Vancouver’s Strongbody Apparel has launched their second Kickstarter campaign to introduce the newest addition to its lineup of luxury performance wear, the Gastown Jacket. Water Repelling, Windproof and Ultra-Lightweight Jacket, the Gastown Jacket is inspired by Vancouver’s great outdoors and the people who live in it. Perfectly designed to be worn anywhere; no need to choose between…