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Dogtown Vancouver: In Loving Memory of Wishart

Dogtown Vancouver: In Loving Memory of Wishart

Today's edition of Dogtown Vancouver is under sadder circumstances as we remember a very special dog we featured, Wishart. A little over a week ago, Wishart was put into emergency surgery and sadly passed away.

The Sylvia Hotel's reminder of the seasons

Our Daily Photo #2087 is from Jennifer , who took this gorgeous shot of the front of The Sylvia Hotel, where it's apparent that fall is very much here.

Alan Twigg and The White Bear Problem

Alan Twigg of BC BookWorld has done so much for British Columbia authors. In this Public Salon presentation he encourages us to learn about and questions our past and surprises the audience with a song. https://www.youtube.
Scene and Heard: Last Week In Music Vol. 224 ft. Chersea, Lowell, Rich Aucoin, Jon Bryant, David Newberry, Good For Grapes

Scene and Heard: Last Week In Music Vol. 224 ft. Chersea, Lowell, Rich Aucoin, Jon Bryant, David Newberry, Good For Grapes

SCENE AND HEARD showcases the independent music scene here in Vancouver. We post weekly guest playlists comprised of Vancouver artists and ‘Last Week in Music’ highlights some of the best concerts happening around the city...
#vanCOVER offers $6,000 in prizes per month for BC bands recording cover songs!

#vanCOVER offers $6,000 in prizes per month for BC bands recording cover songs!

LG 104.3FM recently launched a contest called vanCOVER , calling on local artists to record covers of songs from the 70's or 80's which have influenced them as musicians.

MONOCHROME MONOCHROME MONOCHROME!

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Could you walk across the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge?

Hope the last weekend of summer was filled with outdoor adventures for you! Our Daily Photo #2086 from Jordan , shows the gorgeous location of the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.
The origins of the Vancouver International Improv Festival and what to expect from #VIIF2014

The origins of the Vancouver International Improv Festival and what to expect from #VIIF2014

Vancouver Is Awesome is a proud sponsor of the Vancouver International Improv Festival ! Taking place at the Performance Works Theatre and Studio 1398 on Granville Island from October 6-11, 2014, in the weeks leading up we'll be sharing stories from
START YOUR WEEK RIGHT WITH THE V.I.A. WEEKLY PLAYLIST WEEK 242: Nat Jay

START YOUR WEEK RIGHT WITH THE V.I.A. WEEKLY PLAYLIST WEEK 242: Nat Jay

SCENE AND HEARD showcases the independent music scene here in Vancouver.

UPSIDE DOWN FIRE AT INITIAL GALLERY

Featuring new work by Canadian artist Christian Nicolay and Taiwanese artist Ya-chu Kang , Upside Down Fire at Initial Gallery sets a tone that crackles with political activism, symbolic meanderings and aesthetic interventions.
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