Sarah Brightman – Rogers Arena – October 25, 2013 Like the true diva that she is, Sarah Brightman appeared, at Rogers Arena, elevated above the stage amidst a great burst of light projected behind her. A series of floor length, flowing gowns and over the top glittering headpieces followed as did a spectacular array of…
Category: Sounds
music, concerts, theatre, arts and performance
Haim (ryhmes with “time”)
Haim – Commodore Ballroom – October 24, 2013 The much-buzzed about Haim performed at Commodore Ballroom before a very excited audience. The California based quartet; sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim along with drummer Dash Hutton had the crowd ready to rock and indeed they delivered. While they’re only on their first album, the group…
Picks of the Week – Oct 23, 2013
The end of October is upon us and that means a time for Tricks and Treats, Costumes and Parties. Although Halloween isn’t for a few more days, this weekend will host most of the festivities. Rock: It’s not too late to grab a ticket and catch rocker Chris Cornell at The Orpheum Theatre at 7:30pm…
8th Annual Barney Bentall & the Grand Cariboo Opry Benefit Show
There’s just a month to get your tickets to a fall tradition, one that raises funds and entertains the community in a one-of-a-kind variety show. Richardson GMP and Potluck Café Society are proud to present Barney Bentall & The Grand Cariboo Opry at The Vogue Theatre on Saturday, November 23, 2013. The show brings concertgoers…
2013 Vancouver Writers Festival
Get ready to celebrate the written word as The Vancouver Writers Festival kicks off October 22. One hundred writers take part in six days of events all around Granville Island. With works of non-fiction, poetry, short stories, plays and more, there’s something to peak the interest of readers of all ages. Readings, discussions, debates, performances…
Picks Of The Week – October 16, 2013
Thanksgiving has come and gone, leftovers are reheating and Halloween is just around the corner. In the meantime, there’s still plenty to do before the Great Pumpkin comes. Replay: Take a step back to the 80s and relive Living Colour’s breakthrough album “Vivid” as the band plays it cover to cover at the Commodore Ballroom…
The Arts Club Theatre – Venus In Fur
The Arts Club Theatre Company’s Granville Island Stage got the 50th Anniversary Season underway this week with the opening of Venus In Fur. Venus In Fur is a David Mackay directed production of David Ives’ Tony Award winning play. The play opens on Thomas, played by Vincent Gale, in a sparsely decorated, brick-walled studio space complaining…