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Enjoy Silent Movie Mondays at Orpheum Theatre on May 1, June 5, and July 10
Enjoy Silent Movie Mondays at Orpheum Theatre on May 1, June 5, and July 10

New Vancouver Civic Theatres series features early 1900s Charlie Chaplin flicks and more

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SCREENStir VancouverMarch 29, 2023Partner Content, Vancouver Civic Theatres
Camilla Tibbs to take helm of the Pacific Screenwriting Program in May
Camilla Tibbs to take helm of the Pacific Screenwriting Program in May

The nonprofit provides training and support to BC-based TV film and television writers at all levels

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SCREEN, NEWSJanet SmithMarch 29, 2023Camilla Tibbs, Pacific Screenwriting Program
Star Dutch pianist-brothers Arthur and Lucas Jussen revisit Vancouver with verve
Star Dutch pianist-brothers Arthur and Lucas Jussen revisit Vancouver with verve

Joining VSO in concert, critially acclaimed siblings will perform Mendelssohn’s energetic Concerto for 2 Pianos in E Major

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MUSICGail JohnsonMarch 28, 2023Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, piano, The Jussen Brothers, Otto Tausk
Music community reeling from news that celebrated Vancouver composer Jocelyn Morlock has died
Music community reeling from news that celebrated Vancouver composer Jocelyn Morlock has died

“National treasure” and former VSO composer-in-residence remembered for kindness, love of nature, and expressivity in music

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NEWS, MUSICJanet SmithMarch 28, 2023Jocelyn Morlock
Théâtre la Seizième and The Dance Centre invite audiences to watch We Love Arabs, April 13 to 15
Théâtre la Seizième and The Dance Centre invite audiences to watch We Love Arabs, April 13 to 15

Thought-provoking piece uses combination of dance and theatre to explore political satire

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DANCE, THEATREStir VancouverMarch 28, 2023Partner Content, Theatre la Seizieme, The Dance Centre
Vancouver's Folke Restaurant goes all-in on progressive plant-based cuisine
Vancouver's Folke Restaurant goes all-in on progressive plant-based cuisine

Hospitality is included in the prices at this Kitsilano dining destination that celebrates all things vegan

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CULINARYGail JohnsonMarch 28, 2023Folke, restaurants, Vancouver restaurants, Vancouver food
At Capture Photography Festival, Gloria Wong draws on a rich archive of Chinatown and family images
At Capture Photography Festival, Gloria Wong draws on a rich archive of Chinatown and family images

Pendulum Gallery’s Here and Now exhibit juxtaposes self-portrait with studio shots by early-20th century’s Yucho Chow

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ART & DESIGN, FESTSJanet SmithMarch 28, 2023Capture Photography Festival, Pendulum Gallery, Homepage feature
Juno-winning Florian Hoefner Trio brings jazz to BlueShore at CapU, April 18
Juno-winning Florian Hoefner Trio brings jazz to BlueShore at CapU, April 18

Evening explores works off the group’s critically acclaimed 2023 release

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MUSICStir VancouverMarch 28, 2023Partner Content, BlueShore at CapU
Ballet BC dancers show their choreographic chops at Take Form, March 31 and April 1
Ballet BC dancers show their choreographic chops at Take Form, March 31 and April 1

Sidney Chuckas, Michael Garcia, Orlando Harbutt, Jacalyn Tatro, and Jacob Williams create short works

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DANCE, WHAT'S STIRRINGJanet SmithMarch 28, 2023BALLET BC, Ballet BC
Psychology interweaves with contemporary dance and Renaissance art in Voirelia's De/Formed Revival, at the Shadbolt Arts Centre March 30 to April 1
Psychology interweaves with contemporary dance and Renaissance art in Voirelia's De/Formed Revival, at the Shadbolt Arts Centre March 30 to April 1

Premiere draws on the troupe’s unique blend of inspirations

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DANCE, WHAT'S STIRRINGJanet SmithMarch 28, 2023Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Shadbolt Centre
Three Vancouver artists among the 2023 winners of Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts
Three Vancouver artists among the 2023 winners of Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts

Nettie Wild, Germaine Koh, and Shannon Walsh honoured by Canada Council for the Arts

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ART & DESIGN, NEWSGail JohnsonMarch 28, 2023Governor-General's Awards, Canada Council for the Arts, Germaine Koh, Nettie Wild, Shannon Walsh, documentary
See Studio 58’s The Kitchen at Langara College, March 30 to April 9
See Studio 58’s The Kitchen at Langara College, March 30 to April 9

Maddeningly meticulous inner workings of a high-end restaurant make it to the main stage

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THEATREStir VancouverMarch 27, 2023Partner Content, Studio 58
Roller skates and queer love stories: Vancouver International Burlesque Festival's new artistic director welcomes full array
Roller skates and queer love stories: Vancouver International Burlesque Festival's new artistic director welcomes full array

Exploring identity and culture in her own acts, Androsia Wilde pushes for radical inclusivity at this year’s event

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FESTSJanet SmithMarch 27, 2023Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, Spring 2023
Sedna, Empress of the Sea gives new life to an Indigenous legend at R2R Film Festival
Sedna, Empress of the Sea gives new life to an Indigenous legend at R2R Film Festival

Jerry Thevenet’s animated feature introduces young audiences to residential schools

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SCREEN, FESTSGail JohnsonMarch 27, 2023Reell 2 Real Film Festival, Spring 2023, animation, Indigenous, R2R Film Festival
Vancouver Chopin Society celebrates 25 years, April 16 with Thomasz Ritter
Vancouver Chopin Society celebrates 25 years, April 16 with Thomasz Ritter

Anticipated show at Vancouver Playhouse to be followed by festive reception

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MUSICStir VancouverMarch 27, 2023Partner Content, Vancouver Chopin Society
Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival 2023 blooms at Garry Point Park, April 2
Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival 2023 blooms at Garry Point Park, April 2

Dance, taiko drumming, folk singing, food, and more are part of the sakura celebration

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WHAT'S STIRRING, FESTSGail JohnsonMarch 27, 2023Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival, sakura
Theatre review: Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream weaves existential questions into an epic tale
Theatre review: Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream weaves existential questions into an epic tale

Jacob Rajan hands in an unforgettable performance in multiple roles, joined by a majestic vulture puppet

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THEATREJanet SmithMarch 25, 2023THE CULTCH, The Cultch, Indian Ink, Spring 2023
Piano virtuoso Jane Coop joins Vancouver Chamber Choir for SPRINGTIME, April 2
Piano virtuoso Jane Coop joins Vancouver Chamber Choir for SPRINGTIME, April 2

Three world premieres are on the program that celebrates the season

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WHAT'S STIRRING, MUSICGail JohnsonMarch 25, 2023Vancouver Chamber Choir, Jane Coop, Vancouver Civic Theatres, Spring 2023
Dance review: Samsara exudes serenity at VIDF
Dance review: Samsara exudes serenity at VIDF

Aakash Odedra Company’s duet proves mesmerizing, exhilarating

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FESTS, DANCEJanet SmithMarch 24, 2023Spring 2023, VIDF, dance, Vancouver International Dance Festival
Dance West Network’s 8th annual DADAO program launches outside this summer
Dance West Network’s 8th annual DADAO program launches outside this summer

Eight dance projects will allow community members to interact with a variety of inspiring performances

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DANCEStir VancouverMarch 24, 2023Partner Content, Dance West Network
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