It’s officially spring and Easter Weekend is upon us! A 4 day weekend for many will mean a getaway or some family fun to wrap up spring break. Our mindframe is shifting to shed the winter blahs and perk up with the brighter weather. Stanley Park: the Easter Train chugs its way around the Stanley…
Tag: Orpheum
Picks of the Week – March 13, 2013
Scanning the city and web, here’s what my picks of the weeks in the following categories. Sounds : At the Orpheum Theatre on March 15 & 16 at 8pm, the Vancouver Symphony’s A Celtic Celebration featuring guest performers Leahy will surely be a highlight for many people’s Saint Patrick’s Day. Sport : The Canucks vs…
Culture Days 2012
Since its inception in 2010, Culture Days has taken root in more than 700 cities and towns across the country. Culture Days are a volunteer driven national movement with a goal to raise awareness and participation in the arts and culture community. This year’s Culture Days takes place on September 28, 29 and 30. Across…
Gotye hosts a sing-along
Gotye – The Orpheum Theatre – August 30 For somebody who seemingly burst on to the music scene in 2011 with his ubiquitous hit “Somebody That I Used To Know”, Wouter De Backer, better known by his stage name Gotye, is in fact a music veteran. The Belgian born, Australian raised artist has produced 3…
What’s On Weekend: February 23-26, 2012
Just because you’ve had to give it all up for Lent doesn’t mean you need to stop being entertained. Get out and about! 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…
Wilco – Roger that!
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…
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,…