This weekend, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) played the second edition of the Harry Potter Film Series; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets live. A full house at the Orpheum Theatre was filled with fans of the Potterverse. Plenty of little wizards in robes roamed tried hard to contain their excitement as prepared to watch…
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Star Trek – The Ultimate Voyage Tour
This weekend, Star Trek – The Ultimate Voyage, The 50th Anniversary Concert Tour made the voyage to Vancouver. A diverse audience of sci-fi fans, Trekers, and music lovers filled The Centre for Performing Arts in Vancouver to hear and watch a trip down memory lane. As the CineConcerts orchestra took the stage with conductor Justin Freer…
VSO Pops – As Heard On TV
Last Friday, I was treated to my first visit to hear the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, for the VSO Pops performance “As Heard On TV”. Guest conductor, Steve Reineke, musical director of The New York Pops, brought extra swing and charisma to the show as he lead the VSO through the show which highlighted music from…
Christmas Shopping for the Entertainment Nut
Your Christmas Shopping is sure to include someone who loves the Arts & Entertainment scene. Whether their a TV junky, into binge watching their new ‘must watch’ series or a theatre lover, the diversity of likes and dislikes along with the plethora of options can make for some difficult Christmas Shopping. Here’s a few ideas…
Picks Of The Week – May 14, 2014
May Long, Victoria Day, May Two-Four…whatever you call it, it’s a long weekend and the unofficial start of Summer is upon us! Food: Tonight, foodies descend upon Main Street as Vancouver Foodster presents Tasting Plates: Main Street Edition Cup: The second leg of the Amway Canadian Championship sees Vancouver Whitecaps hoping to erase their one…
Victoria Symphony Splash
Get out your lawn chair and picnic basket and find your spot on the Inner Harbour in Victoria tomorrow for one of the largest symphony events in North America, the annual Symphony Splash. Each year Victoria Symphony moves out of the auditorium and onto the water of Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour to perform for an…