Current Swell – Commodore Ballroom – December 28, 2014 It was Victoria night at the Commodore Ballroom on the weekend when indie rockers Current Swell brought a full house to Vancouver. Kicking off the night was fellow Victoria band Jon & Roy, the night was a welcome post-Christmas night out for most of the crowd…
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music, concerts, theatre, arts and performance
Happy New Year 2015!
Happy New Year one and all! As 2014 comes to a close, I thank you for reading along with my adventures and supporting the events in Vancouver. Here’s to a fun-filled, 2015 shared with your loved ones! And thanks to Happy New Year 2015 on YouTube, I’ll share with you a New Year favourite.
Picks of the Week – December 31, 2014
New Year’s Eve is upon us, what’s on your agenda? If you’re still looking for something to do, here’s a few things to chose from in the picks of the week; Pop-Up: Find six pop-up parties all around the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver as New Year’s Eve takes over the Grand Historic Castle in the City…
Top 10 Grossing Movies of 2014
This year, like many recent years at the movie box office is filled with sequels and remakes as movie studios stick to what works. In fact, The LEGO Movie is the only unique film in the Top 10, the remainder are parts of a franchise or remake/reboot of a pre-existing work. With the budgets for…
Top 10 Grossing Concert Tours of 2014
After a record breaking 2013 at the box office, 2014 continued live music’s rise. This year’s attendance wained slightly after last year’s 30% gains but due to higher ticket prices the overall box office grew 3.4% nearly hitting $2billion for the Top 10 Grossing Tours alone. One Direction claimed the top spot on the year…
Picks of the Week – December 24, 2014
It’s the eve of Christmas if you’re looking for something to do after the presents and turkey there’s plenty to do in the picks of the week. Carols – if you need a change from the malls and madness tonight most of the city’s churches and cathedrals offer a Christmas Eve carol services and masses. Film…
Christmas with The Irish Tenors
The Irish Tenors – River Rock Show Theatre – December 19, 2014 The River Rock Resort was bustling with anticipation as the audience gathered for The Irish Tenors to take the stage on Friday night. The River Rock Show Theatre was a great venue for the trio and their 24 piece backing orchestra, great sound and…