Nothing Happens In Good Weather But Public Art Does

A lot of people have been asking this question: What…is…that? A topic of discussion in my East Van neighbourhood, this public art piece is for me, a wondrous pop. Located on Fraser and 46th Ave, this has, upon discovery, kinda sprung up overnight without warning. It’s definitely buzz-worthy, but the buzz has been lacking – [...]

Combining Art, Roller Derby & Breast Cancer Education

Starting on Saturday December 10th at the Ayden Gallery in Tinseltown, you will find art on canvas of a different form. 12 women from the Terminal City All-Star roller derby team, were recently plastered from the waist up for an art exhibit and silent auction, all in the name of breast cancer prevention and education. [...]

Neon Vancouver | Ugly Vancouver – New Exhibit at the MOV tells a rocky story of Vancouver’s past

We got to check out the new exhibit at the Museum of Vancouver called NEON VANCOUVER, UGLY VANCOUVER. It explores Vancouver’s gritty, urban past and the rapid growth of neon signs throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s.  The exhibit also showcases the crusade to rid the city of neon signs because of light pollution, visual [...]

Beading is so not boring!

Bangles and baubles and beads, oh my! The Fraser Valley Bead Show (fraservalleybeadshow.ca) returns to the Cascades Casino and Convention Centre (20393 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC) from October 21 to 23, 2011. “Langley is the perfect location for us,” exclaims Barrie Edwards, who has organized the show for the past eight years. “We love that [...]

The 2nd Annual Neanderthal Arts Festival July 21st – 31st

… and you thought theatre was extinct. Returning for their 2nd year at The Cultch, from July 21st – 31st,  the Neanderthal Arts Festival shows off local theatre companies producing eclectic and cutting edge theatre. The line-up includes: Chairs by Sebastien Archibald; ITSAZOO Productions, Vancouver Homecoming King by Dave Deveau & James Coomber; Thirty Below [...]

Kinetichism Theatre’s “Love/Stories Or: But You Will Get Used To It”

A play about love… so original, right? Well, in the case of Itamar Moses’ Love/Stories, originality takes the forefront in the expression of a familiar theme. Directed by aspiring Vancouver director Brian Cochrane, the Kinetichism Theatre production of Love/Stories is an offering of five short plays, all of which attempt to articulate the effervescent intricacies [...]