Famed Canadian choreographer Jean Grand-Maître and an outstanding design team bring to life Sarah McLachlans music in Fumbling Towards Ecstasy a riveting ballet dedicated to women (see story). Alberta Ballet, Canadas second largest ballet company, presents a portrait of the Grammy, Juno and Gemini Award-winning artist traces the deeply spiritual odyssey of a womans life from first romantic encounter to mature love. Grand-Maître says, We adopted the title from one of Sarahs most highly acclaimed albums. But I felt an immediate affection for it since I believe it succinctly describes my personal dance vernacular as well. If Sarahs characters do find ecstasy but not necessarily without a struggle, so do my imagined swirling, dancing figures. Even the most ardent admirers of McLachlans music might be caught off guard by the fact that this year marks the 20th anniversary of that eponymous albums release. Fumbling Towards Ecstasy is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from November 14-16. Tickets range in price from $31.50 to $90.00 plus fees; Ticketmaster.ca
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival kicks off November 12 with Real Rock 8, four new films to quench your thirst for climbing, at the Rio Theatre. It returns to the West Broadway theatre on November 13 with Tim Copes live presentation of On the Trail of Genghis Khan his three-year journey by horseback from Mongolia to the Danube before moving to the Centennial Theatre. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the door. Packages start at $25 for two tickets to different shows, $36 for three or $47 for four.
Bringing stories to a new generation of readers and supporting kids in need of new books, A Good Book Drive asks Vancouverites to purchase a new copy of their favourite kids book and deliver it one of 11 locations in the city. Running the month of November, when you drop off the book, you can personalize your donation with a bookplate, sharing the story of why it is special to you. All books go to this years recipient, Frontier College Waiting Room Literacy Pilot Project. Go to AGoodBookDrive.com for drop-off locations.
Think City is hosting a forum on Nov. 15 that will address the following question: Can cities create affordable family housings? Its from 11am to 12:30pm at SFU Woodwards. Participation is free but youre asked to reserve online at ThinkCity.ca/register or by calling 604-312-5307.
