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As an aspiring, determined singer, 17-year-old Judy Walchuk lied about her age so she could perform at the hottest club in Vancouver at the time Isys Supper Club. I told them I was 20, she says with a laugh.

It was the kind of idea that could go one of three ways: fizzle out; change lives for the better; or end with curse words, hurt feelings, and shattered relationships.

On Friday night, almost 40 of Vancouvers most creative talents were under one roof or, should we say, dome. The Mayors Arts Awards converged on Science World Nov. 22 to recognize established and emerging artists in the community.

PHILOMENA Starring Judi Dench, Steve Coogan Directed by Stephen Frears Its an impressive feat for a film to condemn an organized religions abuses of power, offer a clear-eyed account of the indignities the devout willingly endure and possess a laughs

Frozen Starring Kristen Bell, Josh Gad Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee Disneys highly respectable record of delightfully deep animated flicks continues with confidence in Frozen, even if it draws from one too many classic elements at times.

NEBRASKA Starring Bruce Dern, Will Forte Directed by Alexander Payne Many of us have fond memories of family road trips that saw us embark into the unknown with those we held dearest.

Holiday themed entertainment events aplenty

A giant tract of neglected land gives this neighbourhood its name, but the Arbutus Corridor is underutilized and marred by 111-year-old train tracks that have not seen a rail car since 2001.

The Emerald hosts Small Stage point 5

Plenty going on in Except in the Unlikely Event of a War