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Big Smoke hopes to ignite local music scene

Big Smoke hopes to ignite local music scene

Adam Sharp travelled halfway around the world to find a music scene he could call his own here in Vancouver. Now that he’s found a home, he’s hoping to give back and help promote the many Vancouver bands that never make it beyond the city limits.
Royal Winnipeg Ballet holding auditions in Vancouver

Royal Winnipeg Ballet holding auditions in Vancouver

Local dancers have the opportunity to audition and take part in master classes with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School (RWB) this Sunday. Auditions are being held on Oct.
Writers Fest puts Whistler on the literary map

Writers Fest puts Whistler on the literary map

It’s common in the grassroots world to say something “started in someone’s living room,” but in the case of the Whistler Writers Festival , it’s true.
Historian highlights how eight BC artists changed the province

Historian highlights how eight BC artists changed the province

How do artists impact the cultural landscape of their province? That is the question Dr. Maria Tippett explores in her new book, Made In British Columbia: Eight Ways of Making Culture (Harbour Publishing, $32.95).
City of Vancouver Book Award finalists announced

City of Vancouver Book Award finalists announced

Four books that reflect Vancouver’s unique character, culture and history have been selected as finalists for the 2015 City of Vancouver Book Award.
Dr. Gabor Maté makes theatrical debut with 'The Damage Is Done: A True Story'

Dr. Gabor Maté makes theatrical debut with 'The Damage Is Done: A True Story'

Combining theatre, dialogue, essay, video, music and dance, The Damage Is Done: A True Story sees renowned Vancouver author, thinker and speaker Dr.
In blood we trust

In blood we trust

Most families aren’t like the one featured in Blood and Water , and we should all be thankful for that.
REVIEW: 'Pan' prequel is flawed fun

REVIEW: 'Pan' prequel is flawed fun

Pan Starring Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman Directed by Joe Wright Near-disastrous box office earnings aside, Joe Wright’s revision of the classic Peter Pan tale may not have been completely necessary but it does offer enough whimsical charm to give the f
Who is John Hodgman?

Who is John Hodgman?

John Hodgman is at home in Brooklyn battling a fever and taking a break from touring Vacationland , his new comedy monologue, when Westender catches up with him by phone.
REVIEW: Blitzen Trapper, 'All Across This Land'

REVIEW: Blitzen Trapper, 'All Across This Land'

Blitzen Trapper All Across This Land (Vagrant) Blitzen Trapper have always worn their ’70s rock influences on their sleeves, but with their latest effort, All Across This Land , the Portland band may have finally crossed over from kitschy alt-country
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