Vancouvers relationship with nature is more culturally attuned to (and integrated with) than any city of comparable size on earth. Despite this, our city has dramatically transformed the natural environment.
Opening Feb. 27 at the Museum of Vancouver, Rewilding Vancouver explores the citys nature as it was, is, and could be.The exhibition guest curated by author J.B. MacKinnon and running until Sept. 1 is comprised of taxidermy specimens, 3D models, soundscapes, videos and photo interventions that challenge viewers to envision a future world where the city is a wilder place.
A Tribe Called Red has become so popular that a second date was added to their sold-out Feb. 22 Commodore Ballroom show.
The Ottawa-based aboriginal production/DJ crew will not only play the Salish Coast Live event of the 13th annual Talking Stick Festival Saturday, but also a Friday night show.
A Tribe Called Red started with Electric Pow Wow parties in Ottawa in 2007. Witness, DJ NDN and others would mash up electronic and other beats with traditional powwow vocals and drums.
Musqueam artist Ostwelve will host Salish Coast Live, which will include Mat the Alien, Lido Pimienta, Self Evidence, VJs Kinotropy and Heidrogen and Tsleil Waututh artists. Coast Salish Live is an initiative of W2 Media and the Tsleil Waututh Nation Sacred Trustu.
The Talking Stick Festival, which runs until March 2, includes national and international artists in theatre, dance, drumming, multimedia performances, spoken word and music. FullCircle.ca. Cheryl Rossi
On Feb. 21, 22 and 23, Disney Live! Mickeys Rockin Road Show! Will be at the Pacific Coliseum at the PNE (2901 E. Hastings). It features classic Disney characters in an original storyline from the producers of Disney On Ice.
Characters include Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Cinderella and Tigger, along with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear from Disney/Pixars Toy Story. Tickets range from $26, $32, $55 (VIP floor seats) and $80 (front row).
Opening night discount tickets are $20 for select seating. TicketLeader.ca or 604-757-0345. Supplied photo
Ballet BC, along with Turning Point Ensemble, one of Canadas leading chamber orchestras, presents Grace Symmetry at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Feb. 20-22).
With two world premieres by Kevin Oday and Medhi Walerski, as well as a reprisal of Wen Wei Wangs In Motion, Grace Symmetry will confuse your reality with its seemingly effortless majestic movements. Accompanied by enchanting sounds, youll be transported to a dream-like state. All three pieces will be performed to live music and promise an inspiring, striking and daring journey.
Tickets range in price from $22.25 to $70 and are available at Ticketmaster at 1-855-985-2787 or Ticketmaster.ca.
