This weekend, Early Music Vancouver (EMV) presented Monteverdi’s Orfeo, at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, at UBC. Often described as a “game changer” in the history of music, the historic work marks the end of the Renaissance and the beginning of the Baroque. Orfeo was brought to life under the guidance of GRAMMY award-winner and Monteverdi…
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Get Early Bird Tickets for @VanFoodster Tasting Plates UBC
It’s still more than a month away but now is the time to get your ultra early bird tickets for Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates UBC – Westbrook Village coming September 27, 2017. Like a city within a city, Westbrook Village has blossomed over the last few years to become a destination filled with everything the…
2nd Annual Vancouver Bach Festival Aug 1-11, 2017
Following the success of last year’s festival, Early Music Vancouver welcomes the 2nd Annual Vancouver Bach Festival, August 1 – 11, 2017. With performances at the Christ Church Cathedral downtown Vancouver, and at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC, EMV offers a remarkable program of 14 concerts, ranging from intimate chamber music…
Traces of Words coming to MOA
Traces of Words : Art and Calligraphy from Asia is a new exhibit opening May 11th at Museum of Anthropology (MOA). From Sumerian cuneiform inscriptions and Qu’ranic manuscripts, to Afghan graffiti and digital creations from Japan, Traces of Words: Arts and Calligraphy from Asia honours the special significance that written forms hold across many diverse…
Food Talks Vol 13 – recap
Tuesday night, Vancouver Foodster presented Food Talks Vol 13, the latest edition of the interactive educational food lecture series. Hosted by Sage Bistro at UBC, the topic of the evening was UBC’s food services and how the institution operates 40+ food establishments, catering services and handles 54,000 people on campus every day. Starting off the evening, Sage…
Friday Find: Doughgirls Comfort Kitchen
Another one of the great discoveries on my recent rounds, judging the Vancouver Foodster Stacked Sandwich Challenge, is Doughgirls Comfort Kitchen and Bakeshop. Located in Westbrook Village UBC, the Doughgirls, Thuy Kelp and Rose Concepcion have built a welcoming eatery serving students and residents alike. On the sunny day that we visited, there was a steady…
Food Talks – Vol 13 : UBC – October 27, 2015
It’s been a while since the last Food Talks so it’s time for a fall edition of Vancouver Foodster’s food education series. Food Talks Volume 13, takes place October 27, 2015 at UBC’s Sage Restaurant. This evening allows foodies and their friends to mingle and learn about the UBC food, nutrition and hospitality services. Start…