What do you appreciate in your neighbourhood? Vancouver non-profit, Instruments of Change, is bringing Infectious Gratitude to neighbourhoods around Vancouver. Instruments of Change, which designs expressive arts experiences that empower people to become instruments of transformative change in their own lives as they find their creative voices, is welcoming people of Vancouver to offer “pop…
Author: Jay Minter
Picks of the Week – July 7, 2021
Now that kids are out of school and pandemic restrictions have eased even more, let’s get out and see what we can find to entertain ourselves over this week. Summer: The 11thIndian Summer Festival, Vancouver’s ‘festival for the curious mind’ continues, offering daring, multi-arts events featuring diverse artists and audiences through curated events, streaming most Thursdays and…
Rebranded Eastside Arts Society sows the seeds for Eastside Arts District.
In recognition of its commitment to build and support Eastside artists and arts organizations, the Eastside Culture Crawl Society, has recently rebranded to the Eastside Arts Society (EAS). To support their vision, the Vancouver Foundation has awarded Eastside Arts Society $300,000 over three years—the largest funding gift the society has received in its 25-year history—to…
Sip into Summer with Veuve Clicquot in the Vines at OAK Estate
With this Summer heat one of the last places anyone wants to be is a hot kitchen, but how nice does outdoor dining sound, especially picnic, especially a picturesque picnic with friends and family. This weekend, enjoy a rare opportunity to picnic in the Okanagan vineyards of OAK Estate for Summerland’s Veuve Clicquot in the…
Beat the heat with VanFoodster’s Iced Summer Drink Challenge
As summer heats up, our drinks cool down! Everyone is searching for their fave iced beverage to chill out, and next week Vancouver Foodster Ice Summer Drink Challenge is coming to bring more options for our palate. July 9th to August 1st participating cafes are rolling out their best iced summer drinks to complete for…
Picks of the Week – June 30, 2021
The heat is on, and the summer activities have heated up too, plenty to see and do in this week’s picks! Sojourn: The 20th Anniversary of the Talking Stick Festival Summer Sojourn is closes online July 1 with Stand Like A Cedar | Children’s Book Reading @ 2pm : Award-winning storyteller Nicola I Campbell reads from her latest children’s book, Stand…
Who’s On The 2021 Polaris Music Prize Long List?
While most of us were working from home over the last year, some Canadian artists were working hard in the studio to bring fans great new music over the pandemic. Just in time for your summer listening, the Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed its 40 album Long List for 2021. Selected…