Wilco – The Orpheum Theatre – February 5, 2012 Alt-rockers Wilco took to the stage at The Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver in support of their fall 2011 release The Whole Love. The beautiful theatre is a great location for the sounds of Wilco, their bare bones performance and simple staging means the music is front…
Author: Jay Minter
54th Grammy Awards – 2012
Sunday night, February 12, 2012, LL Cool J hosted the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Known as ” Music’s Biggest Night” the stars came out to honour and salute their own. Leading off with a prayer for the late diva Whitney Houston, who passed away the day prior, the evening progressed with performances…
BAFTA Film Awards 2012
Sunday night the British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) presented the 65th British Academy Film Awards in London. Hosted by Stephen Fry, the awards are the British equivalent to The Oscars and perhaps the next most prestigious. BAFTAs are presented in British and International categories and include some unique accolades like Academy Fellowship…
White Denim at The Orpheum Vancouver
White Denim – Orpheum Theatre – February 5, 2012 Opening for Wilco, White Denim drew in the early crowd at the Orpheum in Vancouver. While many seats were still empty, those who took in the warm-up set were indeed warmed up by the Austin, Texas group. Making the most of their short 30 minute set,…
Beauty & The Beast – Roars into Vancouver
Be Our Guest! That is probably one of the best loved songs and definitely a centerpiece of NETworks production of Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, now playing at The Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. The audience of young and old seemed to enjoy reliving memories of the Academy Award Best Picture nominated Disney film, from…
What’s On Weekend – February 9 – 12, 2012
Here we are, the second weekend of February, and busy as ever, lots going on! Ongoing: – at Vancouver Art Gallery : Offsite on West Georgia at the Shangri-la Hotel courtyard, until Sept 16th, is a large scale wooden tableau by Kota Ezawa – within the Vancouver Art Gallery, An Autobiography of our Collection shows…
Xi-Shi at Shangri-La Vancouver
Come behind the curtain to find a tranquil and hidden gem off of the beautiful Shangri-La Vancouver lobby. Named for one of the Four Beauties of ancient China, Xi-Shi Lounge is an ideal location for a peaceful afternoon tea, lunch or dinner. While the menu is called a “Snack Menu”, the menu is more than…