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Acting is in the blood for Gabrielle Rose

Acting is in the blood for Gabrielle Rose

There is a famous Scottish play whose cursed name, it’s said, must never be uttered in a theatre space. It’s a superstition, yes, but one that thespians generally adhere to with the utmost respect.
'Arrival' is an Elegant Masterpiece

'Arrival' is an Elegant Masterpiece

After examining the dark world of drug cartels on the southern U.S. border in last year's Sicario , Canadian director Denis Villeneuve goes interstellar with a healthy does of hopefulness in the brilliant Arrival .
Sometimes it’s a dog’s life for pop-punkers PUP

Sometimes it’s a dog’s life for pop-punkers PUP

Westender is technically catching PUP drummer Zack Mykula at home in Toronto when he answers his phone, but you could make the argument that the percussionist's full-time quarters are wherever he sets up his kit.
Sweet Potato Dirty Fries

Sweet Potato Dirty Fries

Being bad never tasted so good! This uniquely vegetarian riff on a classic street-food fave will leave you so totally satisfied, you won't miss the meat.

Finding unity in diversity vital to our progress

Current attitudes toward religion increasingly seem to range between disinterest to disdain or disgust. It’s often associated with superstition, dogma, violence and polarization, with many good people jumping on the thumbs down bandwagon.
Eastside Culture Crawl: 20 years of inspiring the city

Eastside Culture Crawl: 20 years of inspiring the city

What gets Vancouverites out of their houses and into the dark and cold and rain to look at art? It’s the same thing that gets artists out of bed on their weekends to stand in their studios greeting visitors, talking about their process, connecting wi
Winter Arts 2016: Your guide to more than 60 holiday events and festivals in Vancouver

Winter Arts 2016: Your guide to more than 60 holiday events and festivals in Vancouver

Source: Diego El Cigala performs Nov. 20 - Contributed photo Music Diego El Cigala Multiple Latin Grammy Award winner who has been called “one of the most beautiful flamenco voices of our time.” 7pm on Nov. 20 at Chan Shun Concert Hall.

Wise Circles can help our acceptance of age

Recently, I facilitated a WISE circle – men and women in conversation about the transition through age. This experience was particularly meaningful for me as confirmed by my tearful welcome.
'Miss Shakespeare' uses musical theatre to champion women's rights

'Miss Shakespeare' uses musical theatre to champion women's rights

Imagine a world where women aren't allowed the same rights and privileges as men.
Vancouver Opera’s 'Hansel and Gretel' defies convention

Vancouver Opera’s 'Hansel and Gretel' defies convention

How does Hansel and Gretel , a centuries-old German folk story about child abandonment and cannibalism, become a beloved Christmas classic? Well, for one thing, it made its debut as an opera on Dec.
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