Tonight I went to see TRON, the unique 1982 sci-fi film, at the VanCity theatre. As a bonus, there was a talk by Frank Vitz, who worked on the visual effects for the film, before the screening. I not only got to chat with him afterwards, I also found vindication for my pack-rat tendencies as a TRON artifact I’ve kept for over two decades got some long-awaited appreciation! Read the rest of this entry »

Last Sunday night was the always-delightful Ovation Awards, where the best in local musical theatre talent is honoured by their peers. It’s a ton of fun and a chance to see virtually everyone I was in a show with in the past year!

Adding to the fun this time, I participated in not one but two group numbers during the show - “There You Are” from “The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and “Anything Can Happen” from “Anne Murray of Green Gables” (the latter a fine excuse to wear my glittery “cheesy TV Host” jacket again!)

Here’s some pics I took at the reception, intermission, and even one from the show itself. Enjoy!

These pics were on my old site but trapped in an oh-so-Web-1.0 gallery. I’ve dug up the originals and put ‘em on Flickr. Enjoy a tour through the venerable Pantages Theatre!

A must-see event in Vancouver - a home-grown, non-corporate cornucopia of creativity! View the Flickr photo album.

Some abstract shots of the fireworks show at English Bay. View Photos

It’s the little townhomes that… couldn’t.

I always liked these little semi-detached cottage-like homes, just off of Pacific Boulevard and steps from the beach. A charming holdover from the onset of jumbo apartment blocks. But I guess economics finally did them in: they’re slated for demolition. Sigh…

Take a last look