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A Vancouver Opera standout, soprano Erin Wall dies at 44

A Vancouver Opera standout, soprano Erin Wall dies at 44

From Otello to Don Giovanni and La Traviata, Wall made an indelible impression on her hometown stage

OPERA, MUSICJanet SmithOctober 10, 2020Vancouver Opera, Erin Wall, Soprano

UPROOTED plants the seeds of hope when it comes to climate change

UPROOTED plants the seeds of hope when it comes to climate change

The collaborative virtual play by Some Assembly Theatre Company and scores of diverse Metro Vancouver youth tackles the pressing issue of global heating.

THEATREGail JohnsonOctober 10, 2020Theatre feature, Some Assembly Theatre', youth, climate change

Fete the many faces of Nicolas Cage, as CageFest continues at the Rio Theatre to October 13

Fete the many faces of Nicolas Cage, as CageFest continues at the Rio Theatre to October 13

A study in excess and insanity

SCREEN, WHAT'S STIRRINGJanet SmithOctober 9, 2020Rio Theatre, Nicolas Cage

Film review: The Trial of the Chicago 7's protests and farcical legal fights hit a timely note

Film review: The Trial of the Chicago 7's protests and farcical legal fights hit a timely note

Filmmaker Aaron Sorkin mixes the farcical and the earnest in an ambitious history lesson.

SCREENJanet SmithOctober 9, 2020VIFF

BC Election 2020: Where do the leading political parties stand on arts and culture?

BC Election 2020: Where do the leading political parties stand on arts and culture?

The BC Alliance for Arts and Culture along with the BC Arts Service Organizations have made a request to the BC NDP, the BC Liberal Party, and the BC Green Party.

NEWSGail JohnsonOctober 9, 2020News, BC election, BC Alliance for Arts and Culture, Homepage feature

Vancouver International Film Festival announces 2020 audience faves and plans for year-round streaming

Vancouver International Film Festival announces 2020 audience faves and plans for year-round streaming

The most-streamed films and the top awards

SCREEN, FESTSJanet SmithOctober 8, 2020VIFF

High tech meets cool art at Shattered at The Beaumont: A Wicked Walkthrough Exhibit

High tech meets cool art at Shattered at The Beaumont: A Wicked Walkthrough Exhibit

The Halloween-themed interactive experience is touch-free and freaky.

WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonOctober 8, 2020what's stirring, multimedia, Halloween, the Beaumont

The Potlatch Fund holds "Conversation About Indigenous Identity and Solidarity Today", October 12

Author Alyssa London will discuss her recently published children’s book, The Journey of the Freckled Indian: A Tlingit Culture Story.

WHAT'S STIRRING, READGail JohnsonOctober 8, 2020what's stirring, books, Indigenous People, Indigenous culture

The proof is in the pumpkin: where to find the real deal for Thanksgiving desserts

The proof is in the pumpkin: where to find the real deal for Thanksgiving desserts

These B.C. chefs eschew the canned stuff and source fresh gourds for a celebratory finish.

CULINARYGail JohnsonOctober 8, 2020CULINARY, Ned Bell, eat local

Wine tales: How a little fish by a local artist made its way around the world

Wine tales: How a little fish by a local artist made its way around the world

Johanna Waldorf’s abstract painting graces the label of Germany’s Selbach Riesling.

CULINARY, WINEGail JohnsonOctober 7, 2020CULINARY, wine, Waldorf Wine

With The Doll’s House Project, director Laara Sadiq presents the fight for freedom through a compassionate lens

With The Doll’s House Project, director Laara Sadiq presents the fight for freedom through a compassionate lens

Inspired by the work of Henrik Ibsen, the Studio 58 play marks the veteran actor’s first time directing.

THEATREGail JohnsonOctober 7, 2020theatre, Theatre feature, Studio 58, Laara Sadiq, Stage, Homepage feature

Not brave enough to go to live theatre? Gateway helps you create your own Halloween play

Not brave enough to go to live theatre? Gateway helps you create your own Halloween play

DIY Hallow’s Eve kit is inspired by paper kits from the 19th century

THEATRE, ART & DESIGNJanet SmithOctober 6, 2020Gateway Theatre

DanceHouse announces streaming season, with Pina Bausch, NDT2, and Jack of All Trades

DanceHouse announces streaming season, with Pina Bausch, NDT2, and Jack of All Trades

The opener features African dancers rehearsing Rite of Spring on a Senegalese beach

DANCEJanet SmithOctober 6, 2020DANCEHOUSE, Homepage feature

Anela Kahiamoe spreads aloha with his music, streaming October 8 and 22

Anela Kahiamoe spreads aloha with his music, streaming October 8 and 22

The B.C.-based Oahu native plays ukelele, guitar, and lap steel guitar.

MUSICGail JohnsonOctober 6, 2020ukelele, Hawaiian music

VIFF review: Another Round takes a cuttingly funny look at boozing

VIFF review: Another Round takes a cuttingly funny look at boozing

Watch an elaborate drinking experiment go blotto

SCREENJanet SmithOctober 6, 2020VIFF

The Vancouver International Wine Festival cancels 2021 event

The Vancouver International Wine Festival cancels 2021 event

The final edition of Wine Wednesdays with Bard on the Beach happens October 7.

CULINARY, NEWSGail JohnsonOctober 6, 2020CULINARY, wine, vancouver international wine festival, Bard on the Beach, BC wine

What’s Stirring: Whistler Wine Walk captures the resort's creative side, to October 30

What’s Stirring: Whistler Wine Walk captures the resort's creative side, to October 30

The art crawl to top galleries comes complete with canapés and B.C. wine.

WHAT'S STIRRING, CULTURAL TOURISM, ART & DESIGNGail JohnsonOctober 6, 2020CULINARY, art gallery, art & design, Whistler\, Audain Art Museum, Audain Museum

Some Assembly Theatre Company announces UPROOTED virtual Q&A

Some Assembly Theatre Company announces UPROOTED virtual Q&A

The October 17 event is a chance to talk to the team behind the new digital play about youth and climate change.

THEATREStir VancouverOctober 5, 2020Partner Content

Vetta Chamber Music keeps community connected with its virtual season-opener

Vetta Chamber Music keeps community connected with its virtual season-opener

The concert was recorded live in a grand space, but artistic director Joan Blackman says the group’s intimate performance style hasn’t changed,

MUSICGail JohnsonOctober 5, 2020Vetta Chamber Music, Joan Blackman, chamber music, Jane Hayes, classical music

Music on Main rekindles concert magic with "As Dreams Are Made", October 6 to 11 at Vancity Culture Lab

Music on Main rekindles concert magic with "As Dreams Are Made", October 6 to 11 at Vancity Culture Lab

Watch the trailer for the show that redefines the connection between audience member and musician.

MUSICStir VancouverOctober 5, 2020Partner Content, Music on Main