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June 14, 2010
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Arts Club Theatre Othello, Waiting for Godot, and Death of a Salesman are all classics of Western theatre. It’s easy to forget that before they were great, they were once nothing more than a spark of inspiration in a playwright’s imagination. It's only because someone took a chance -- and took...
December 14, 2008
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Circus West Circus West School of Circus Arts has been teaching trapeze, unicycle, juggling, wire walking and other circus skills since 1985. Jay Nunns was one of the first Cirkids more than 20 years ago. He’s now Artistic Director of the group. “Its our passion … we love circus, we love putting on...
December 14, 2008
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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Ludwig van Beethoven left a remarkable legacy of music for future generations to hear and enjoy. Between March 29 and April 7, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Bramwell Tovey, will be performing all nine Beethoven symphonies, in chronological...
December 14, 2008
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Vancouver Opera 1791 in Vienna... Mozart pens his last and one of his most popular operas - The Magic Flute. At the same time, halfway round the world, Spanish Captain Jose Narvaez "discovers" the mouth of the Fraser River; and British Captain George Vancouver explores the west coast of BC. He...
December 14, 2008
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Vancouver Historical Society The earliest known surviving film footage of Vancouver, shot in 1907 by a hand-cranked camera mounted to a streetcar, mysteriously surfaces in Australia, and is given to the Vancouver Historical Society. Those were the days when horse and buggies dominated the street,...
December 14, 2008
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The Volcano Theatre Company crossed the ocean from Wales to bring its water-based installation to Britannia Secondary School. The theatrical event, called A Few Little Drops; the extraordinary life of water, transformed the school’s field into a watery playground. From a flooded-ravaged house to a...
December 14, 2008
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Urban Republic/Cineworks Urban Republic and Cineworks recreated the drive-in movie experience in the heart of Vancouver, with their own contemporary spin. The roof of a Gastown parkade was transformed into a drive-in theatre. “Vancouver Starts as Itself” was the theme of the series, which ran in...
December 14, 2008
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It’s 9 a.m. A Tuesday morning, and I’m waiting my turn to interview Dal Richards – well-known bandleader, sax player, Freeman of the City, philanthropist, and nonagenarian. “Dal” is being interviewed by a local TV station. This is just the first in a long series of events today, we are informed by...
December 14, 2008
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Origami – the art of paper folding – has long been relegated to the far corner of the craft store, considered simply a hobby or a child’s pastime. That view holds true even in Japan, the country long associated with the tradition of paper folding. However, an original, new play called The Life of...
December 14, 2008
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Heritage Legacy Fund of British Columbia Society Eighty-six-year-old Cyril Holbrow grew up in Clayburn, a picturesque village just outside of Abbotsford where he still lives today. He’s pleased about the recent restoration and refurbishment of the Clayburn Schoolhouse – the schoolhouse he attended...
December 14, 2008
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Emily Carr Summer Institute Aboriginal teens with artistic inclinations had the opportunity to participate in Emily Carr’s Summer Institute for Aboriginal Teens, thanks in part to $13,000 grant from Vancouver Foundation. From drum-making, cedar basketry and weaving to contemporary arts, students...
December 14, 2008
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DTES Small Arts Grants The elderly First Nations man limps toward Oppenheimer Park, as he does nearly every morning, bearing the weight of his bum knee on a copper-coloured cane. If Oppenheimer Park sounds familiar, it is because it’s an infamous park, a park with a 100-year-plus history, a former...
December 14, 2008
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Ballet British Columbia Who doesn’t like Frank Sinatra? Inspired by old blue eyes himself, Nine Sinatra Songs is a ballroom-dance ballet set to the swooning voice of Sinatra, presented by Ballet British Columbia. The ongoing support of Vancouver Foundation helped bring this show to life. With...
December 14, 2008
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"Is that art? Or is it mass production?" Instructor Val Batyi leads a group of students through the Artists for Kids Gallery in North Vancouver. They've just moved on from Ed Burtynsky's Oxford Tire Pile and are now considering Douglas Coupland's enigmatic six-foot-tall Toy Soldier. Hands fill the...
December 17, 2007
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Arts in Action Society The Arts in Action Society has launched its new magazine, Lester’s Army, which aims to strengthen intergenerational friendships by connecting youth and seniors. The magazine includes stories about Vancouver seniors, written by young, local, and up and coming writers. “...
December 17, 2007
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Kids Up Front Foundation Kids Up Front Foundation gives underprivileged families the opportunity to attend entertainment events they couldn’t have afforded otherwise. One father says, “It’s been everything from hockey to ballet.” These are just a few of the many sports and activities parents can...
December 14, 2007
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Vancouver Sculpture Biennale "The Vancouver Sculpture Biennale is a bi-annual citywide celebration that transforms the city into an open air museum. It features contemporary works by artists from across the globe. Open Spaces was the largest public art exhibit and festival in Vancouver and the only...
December 14, 2007
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Vancouver Foundation A unique program creates stability for B.C. arts organizations. With a $25M donation from the Province of B.C., Vancouver Foundation offers arts and cultural organizations matching grants to create their own permanent endowment funds. In other words, if an arts organization...
December 14, 2007
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The art world has seen a renewed interest in painting, both here in Vancouver and abroad. The Vancouver Art Gallery has created an exhibit focusing on seven BC painters who ventured out of Canada to find international success. The exhibit, entitled Paint, focused on the upcoming generation of...
December 14, 2007
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NeWorld Theatre Society Neworld Theatre Society’s latest production Adrift on the Nile explores the relationship between the Middle East and the West. Adrift on the Nile addresses many of the assumptions that people in the West have about the Middle East. Neworld hopes to change those clichés and...
December 14, 2007
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Every Wednesday evening, from September to June, the walls of Ryerson United Church in Vancouver, reverberate with the sounds of a world-renowned choir rehearsing. You may have heard them on national radio broadcasts, in live performance with a Vancouver orchestra, at a local community event, or on...
December 14, 2007
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ArtStarts in School Society Delta students take part in a gallery tour created by young artists in collaboration with professional artists. Through movement and dance, students see first hand the different meanings of art. Vancouver Foundation’s most recent grant supports the organization and its...
December 14, 2005
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Vancouver Academy of Music The Academy is more than just a school of music. It’s a community where students can grow as musicians. They offer classical classes for all levels from three-year olds learning the Suzuki method to aspiring professional musicians. Their mission is to provide a high...
December 14, 2005
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Surrey Museum Surrey Museum has been busy collecting artifacts, and building an audience. When they amassed almost 100,000 artifacts and archival documents, they decided it was time for a new home. Thanks to Vancouver Foundation, they were able to build a glassy, 24,000 square foot museum, which is...
December 14, 2005
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MN8 Sound One youth says the MN8 Sound Program was the best thing that ever happened to him. That is the power of music. Therapist Avrum Nadigel created the program hoping that music would help youth age 12 to 18 tap into their creative energy and stay in school. MN8 Sound, along with the Boys and...