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After an exceptionally snowy winter, spring was in the air last month when Pride at Work hosted its Vancouver LGBT Networking Social Presented by TD. This lively networking event was a sophisticated affair held at the Shangri-la Hotel Vancouver.
Read moreRodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is Broadway magic at its finest. This musical production of the classic story is an impressive display of artistry in all aspects. Its production values such as the costume, set, and lighting designs shine just as brightly as the cast of triple threat performers who gloriously sing and dance to Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s timeless score.
Read moreThere’s a famous quote that says, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” In Lonesome Moon Productions’ Ages of the Moon, a play by Sam Shepard, a one-day hangout session between two old friends brings up issues of lifelong jealousies, frustrations, and vulnerabilities while the two wait to witness a lunar eclipse that night.
Read moreDiscovering yourself and the world around you is precious. Vancouver comedy duo Aaron Malkin and Alastair Kowles recently captured the essence and beauty of this discovery from an imaginative angle that wowed local audiences. Malkin and Kowles’ abstract comedic play, James and Jamesy in the Dark, took audiences on a fun journey using simple production elements, Pixar-like creativity and Charlie Chaplin-inspired vaudeville comedy.
Read moreThis past Saturday, Out On Screen, the non-profit organization behind the Vancouver Queer Film Festival, hosted its 14th annual fall gala. Held on the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, the event featured sassy drag performances from Isolde N. Barron and Adam Zapple.
Read moreThings are about to heat up this week in Vancouver, as YVR prepares to celebrate Pride 2016. The Vancouver Pride Society’s theme this year is “Better Together,” honouring the strength we gain and accomplishments we achieve when we stand together. This year’s Pride will feature the 38th annual Vancouver Pride parade, and our amazing Prime Minster Justin Trudeau will be proudly marching.
Read moreThe Arts Club knows how to rock, and they’re currently heating things up at the Granville Island Stage with the Tony Award-nominated musical, Rock of Ages, directed and choreographed by Peter Jorgenson. And while the show isn’t the strongest effort I’ve seen from Arts Club, it’s still a pretty good time.
Read moreSummer tends to bring plenty of lighthearted theatre offerings that allow you to sit back and enjoy fun songs, choreography, sets and costumes. But if you’re in the mood to shake things up a bit and experience some pretty heavy theatre in an intimate setting, Ensemble Theatre Company’s (ETC) The Romans in Britain is worth checking out.
Read moreNothing says summer like ice cream. And even though the Vancouver weather hasn’t been consistently sizzling yet this summer, ice cream remains a treasured favourite that we simply must enjoy during this time of year, rain or shine. So as a new Vancouverite, one of my first tasks was to find the hot spot that would satisfy the sweet spot for my ice cream cravings. The answer was simple – Earnest Ice Cream.
Read moreThe cast of Ensemble Theatre Company's 'Betrayal'. Left to right: James Gill, Corina Akeson and Tariq Leslie. Photo credit: Thorsten Gohl.
Remember the famous quote “Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives”? Ensemble Theatre Company’s current play, Betrayal by Harold Pinter, is an up close and personal exploration of relationships and secrets, set against the ever-present reminder of the passing of time.
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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 moreNothing 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 moreYouTube 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 moreWhen 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 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 moreIt’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.
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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 moreI'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.
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