This summer, take a walk on the wild side. As you wander the natural beauty of VanDusen Botanical Garden stop and take a look at for the Garden’s latest art installation – “Touch Wood“, running June 20th until September 30th. Following on the successful run of last year’s “Earth Art” exhibition, “Touch Wood” is another…
Author: Jay Minter
Make Music Vancouver 2013
This Friday June 21st, thousands will gather for Make Music Vancouver in the streets of Gastown to watch hundreds of music acts. The 3rd annual free community event closes down Water Street and turns it into street-side stages, dance floors and showcases to highlight the city’s diverse musical culture. Inspired by La Fête de la Musique, a…
Picks Of The Week – June 19, 2013
It’s official, this weekend is the first weekend of summer and sadly the days start getting shorter from here on so you’d better make the most of them! Jazz: Nikki Yanofsky, Herbie Hancock, Macy Gray, Jim Byrnes, Bettye LaVette are just a few of the artist to perform at this year’s Vancouver International Jazz Fest…
Take it outside! Open Air Summer Concerts
The summer season is upon us which means we want to spend every minute possible taking advantage of the better weather. While Vancouver has some great indoor concert stages the outdoor venues around the city are spectacular. There are places to take in a show all around Metro Vancouver, some permanent stages and many seasonal…
2013 MMVA Winners
Last night the annual Much Music Video Awards were handed out in a star studded extravaganza in downtown Toronto. The bash shuts down the streets around the Much Music headquarters at Queen & John Streets as the public crowd around the stages to watch performances and awards handed out. Performers included host PSY, Demi Lovato,…
Batter Up! Vancouver Canadians 2013 Season
The boys of summer are ready to hit the diamond, Monday June 17 the Vancouver Canadians come out swinging for the 2013 season. The two time defending Northwest League champions are hoping to make it a three-peat. Playing at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium near Queen Elizabeth Park, a Canadians game is a great…
Father’s Day Finds
With just a few days left before Father’s Day, it’s not too late to find your Dad something great. Whether he’s sporty or stylish here’s some picks that will sure to please him and break the monotony of the same old same old for another year. 1. Add a little glide to his stride with…