Lykke Li – Vogue Theatre – May 27, 2011 In a storm of lights and smoke, Swedish indie pop sensation Lykke Li entered the darkly draped Vogue Theatre stage with a great flourish. Wearing a high cut Japanese-esque overdress allowing glimpses of a bodysuit, she was the epitmany of sexy and stylish. Sulty and quirky at the same time, Lykke…
Author: Jay Minter
Museum of Vancouver
Sometimes overshadowed by the more famous and visible cultural institutions, like the Vancouver Art Gallery and Museum of Anthropology, the Museum of Vancouver is definitely worth a visit. Located in picturesque Kits Point, adjacent to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and nearby Maritime Museum, the MOV is a hidden gem. The museum is divided into…
North American Outgames – Come On Out
The Vancouver organizing committee recently announced the theme song to the GLISA 2011 North America Outgames. “Come On Out” by award winning Canadian/Aussie duo Sugarbeach is an infectious pop track, with a hint of country, bound to appeal to a wide audience. Appropriate considering the diversity of participants in the Outgames and accompanying Human Rights…
Hairspray – The Big Fat Musical
Telling a story of race relations in 1960’s Baltimore as played out through the story of a ‘pleasantly plump’ girl’s struggle for acceptance in high school and as a dancer on the American Bandstand-esque, “Corny Collins Show”. Jennie Neumann shines as teen, Tracy Turnblad as we follow her quest for fame, love, acceptance and equality. …
Top 10 Things We’ll Miss When Summer Finally Comes To Vancouver
Since spring seems to have so far eluded us here on the Wet Coast of Canada, I thought I’d try to imagine what it would be like in a Vancouver without rain? 1. Not being lulled to sleep by the sounds of rain pounding on the roof. 2. Having to choose which colour umbrella to…
Akon – Supporting Usher
Akon – Rogers Arena – May 25, 2011 Although he could easily headline his own bill, supporting Usher seems a natural fit for Akon. As an often collaborator/write/producer, Akon has supported and kick-started many careers, including Lady Gaga, Pitbull and T-Pain. Dressed in all white, Akon took to the Rogers Arena in front of an…
Usher – OMG!
Usher – Rogers Arena – May 25, 2011 During a show in which Usher paid tribute to his idol Michael Jackson, the audience was more than ready to anoint a new King Of Pop title. Usher has many similarities to the iconic Jackson; child star, amazing dancer, great pop/r&b hits, millions of adoring fans…but so…