The Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM) and provincial archive is responsible for collecting and documenting the history of British Columbia, even as it’s happening. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of almost everyone in BC, disrupting daily routines, changed personal interactions and relationships, plus unexpected shifts in community life. During these uniquely uncharted times, the…
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Picks of the Week – May 13, 2020
Another week at home, but there seems to be a light at the far end of the tunnel, as restrictions may ease we’re probably still a long way off from the arts and entertainment returning like we once knew so we’ll look at more ‘at home’, virtual and online activities to pick from this long…
Picks of the Week – May 6, 2020
While this week has already had its share of action – Star Wars Day & Cinco de Mayo / Taco Tuesday there’s still plenty to pick from to keep you entertained. Show: Van Dusen Botanical Gardens has reopened, with new social distancing rules and procedures, nicely timed to let you get out and enjoy the spring…
Picks of the Week – April 29, 2020
Moving close to the second month of COVID-19 restrictions, we’re still finding ways to keep ourselves entertained and supporting the Arts, while staying at home. Let’s see what’s in this week’s picks. Photos: It’s your last days to view the Capture Photography Festival, program online and outdoor. Museum: the Royal BC Museum (RBCM), has closed its doors due to…
Picks of the Week – April 15, 2020
As we move into another week of COVID-19 closures and staying at home, we find more arts and culture online to keep us entertained in these picks of the week. Photos: The annual Capture Photography Festival, continues until April 30th with its reimagined program to take into account these days of physical distancing and self-isolation. Soccer: Since organized…
Picks of the Week – April 8, 2020
The Easter Weekend usually draws family gatherings and long weekend activities but this year we will continue to find ways to keep ourselves entertained whilst staying home. Photos: The annual Capture Photography Festival, is now open with a newly reimagined program to take into account these days of physical distancing and self-isolation, running until April 30, 2020….
Visit #MOAFromHome
Like most of our cultural institutions MOA is another with their doors closed but their collections remain open to the public to explore online. The museum has assembled a list of #MOAFromHome activities and resources to keep visitors inspired until they can physically visit again. Here are a few of MOA’s suggestions for you to…