Summer in the West End means two exciting events come to my doorstep: the four nights of the”Celebration of Light” fireworks shows, and topping the month off, the Pride Parade. This year was a special one for me, as for the first time since I moved up here, my Mom was in town during both these events and able to see in person what I had been raving about. This year’s parade was particularly special - not only was there a record crowd, but the overall vibe just seemed to be set to extra-joyous. There was a time I’d have told you I was getting a little jaded about the Pride Parade, but this year - maybe because of my special guest - it seemed even more fun than ever. 

Of course, the usual elements were all in place, without which it just isn’t a Pride Parade. I mentally checked them off in order as the procession went by: Read the rest of this entry »

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