It’s rare to experience a show that reaches out and truly touches the hearts of its audience in an electrifying and unforgettable way. The Arts Club’s production of Billy Elliot, which recently completed its run at the Stanley Theatre was just that - a theatrical masterpiece superbly brought to life through the use of dance, music, singing and the outstanding collaborative efforts of its creative team. And the driving force behind everything was the standout performance of the show’s young star, Nolan Fahey.
Read moreEnsemble Theatre Company opens three plays this weekend
Good things come in threes – three tacos, three-day weekends, three slices of pizza (don’t judge). That’s why Ensemble Theatre Company, a Vancouver-based theatre company, is launching three different plays this weekend as part of its fourth annual Repertory Festival.
Read moreEat a sandwich, why don’t you? Treat yourself at Meat & Bread
Every now and then, you just gotta eat a sandwich. Yes, as millennials I know we love our gluten-free options, salads and sushi. But after a hectic schedule of doing spin, yoga, barre, surf set, playing Pokemon Go, etc, there are moments when you just have a craving for good old fashioned meat…and bread. Enter Meat & Bread.
Read moreSpin away your stress at Ride Cycle Club
Nothing beats a wicked heart-pumping spin class where you get to slay your stress and get a killer body at the same time. In my short time living in Vancouver so far, I’ve had the awesome experience of doing my first ride at Ride Cycle Club, one of Vancouver’s most notable spin studios.
Read moreTodrick Hall’s "Straight Outta Oz" tour kicks off in Vancouver
YouTube sensation and triple threat performer Todrick Hall is taking North America by storm with the tour of his latest work, Straight Outta Oz. The two-act song and dance spectacle, which premiered in Vancouver at the Vogue Theatre last night, is a stage version of his YouTube album of the same name, which at the time of this article that has generated over 1.2 million since its June 23 release.
Read moreGet your yoga groove on at YYoga
When I moved to Vancouver a couple of weeks ago, I knew I needed to find a yoga studio ASAP. Enter YYoga, a beautiful chain of yoga studios located throughout B.C. and in Toronto. With heated and non-heated, and intense and chill classes, there's really something for everyone at YYoga.
Read moreDisney’s NEWSIES inspires us to ‘seize the day’
Disney's NEWSIES is a sensational musical theatre experience that will blow you away with its phenomenal dancing, singing and acting. The show tells an inspiring story of how a community that was once told they didn't matter, stood up for their rights, 'seized the day' and made sure their voices were heard. NEWSIES is an incredible and uplifting experience you will not forget.
Read more7 things I did in my first two weeks in Vancouver
It’s now been two weeks since I arrived in Vancouver and I have definitely been getting around! From chilling at the beach, taking dance classes, going to live events and exploring the historic and newer sites of the city, there literally seems to be an endless amount of things to do here. FOMO is now a stranger to me.
Read moreExtra Extra! NEWSIES leaps into Vancouver!
Photo credit: Deen van Meer, Disney
Breaking news! Disney’s NEWSIES has leapt its way into Vancouver and is ready to tear up the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage starting tomorrow night. Presented by Broadway Across Canada, this Tony Award-winning musical may be the greatest dance musical ever.
Read moreVan City Vince is on his way!
It's Tuesday, June 21 and I'm jet setting my way to Vancouver! Yes, I'm leaving Calgary behind and looking forward to new adventures on the beautiful west coast.
Read moreVancouver bound for June 27
I'm excited to announce that on June 27, 2016, I'll be moving back to Vancouver, a beautiful place that has always felt like home to me. In the next few weeks, I'll be saying goodbye to my life in Calgary, and getting ready for the new adventures of #VanCityVince.
Read moreItalian charm arrives in YYC
A little taste of Italy has arrived in Calgary. Alforno Bakery and Café, owned and operated by the Teatro Restaurant Group, is adding both sweet and savoury flavour to YYC’s Eau Claire district. The European meets west coast feel of Alforno may entice you to make it one of your regular haunts year-round.
Read moreStrength at the barre
Kristi Stuart’s journey to Barre Belle is a story about hard work, perseverance and overcoming adversity.
Read moreFive hot facts about Friday night yoga at Hotshop
Hotshop instructor Brenna Snowdon and myself groove it out at a Yoga Vibe session.
It was a Friday night and I was pulled over at a routine police checkstop on the way home. “Good evening. Have you had any alcohol tonight?” the cop asked. “Nope,” I responded. “Where are you coming from?” he inquired. “Yoga Vibe at Hotshop,” I triumphantly announced.
Read moreTurn up the heat at the barre
Want a lean, toned dancer body? Step up to the warm barre at Hot Yoga on Crowfoot. Melt and sweat away your fat and toxins while burning calories and shaping your body with a fierce barre workout that will also help you develop a fabulous arabesque.
Read moreSassy Sassi
In the midst of the growing trend of minimalist, modern eateries on the YYC scene, Sassi has strutted into Mission in spectacular style.
Read moreThe fellas of Catch Me If You Can are ready to take flight
Come aboard with us this spring for this smash Broadway musical. Catch Me If You Can, the Tony Award-winning musical, will be flying into YYC soon. This Broadway musical written by the creators of Hairspray is scheduled to land in Calgary on March 25th and depart on April 9th.
Read moreShaping Sound rocks Calgary!
Me and my friend Madeline strike a pose at Shaping Sound.
Who are some of your favourite dancers? For the past 11 years, my favourite dancer has been Nick Lazzarini. I first watched him on So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) when he won season one. Number two on my list is SYTYCD season two runner-up and Emmy award-winning choreographer Travis Wall. Well, then you can only imagine how excited I was when I found out that Nick, Travis along with a star studded company of other dancers, including Jaimie Goodwin and Ricky Ubeda (both of whom are also on my list of favourite dancers), were coming to Calgary as part of Shaping Sound’s North American tour.
Read moreRinging in the holidays with Theatre Calgary's 'A Christmas Carol'
Attending Theatre Calgary's a christmas Carol with a few of my buddies. This is a great show to see with family or friends of all ages.
With Christmas rapidly approaching, if you live in Calgary and haven't had the opportunity to attend Theatre Calgary's annual production of A Christmas Carol, I recommend you try to catch it while you can!
Read more'Legend Has It' opened with a bang!
The cast and creative team of Legend Has It celebrates during opening night. can you spot their special guest, Mayor Nenshi? Hint: He's in the front row on the far right!
A couple of weekends ago, I had the pleasure of attending opening night of Alberta Theatre Projects’ holiday show, Legend Has It. Created by the amazing Rebecca Northan, known for her hilariously fun production of Blind Date, I was very excited to see what she had in store with Legend Has It.
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