Watch out for that first step
Watch out for that first step., originally uploaded by Cosmo Canuck. The East entrance to the Jack Bell Research Centre at VGH has been, shall we say, de-contextualized by the impending construction of a new building adjacent to it. Read more »
VERVE Collective is looking for a new bass singer!
Established in 2005 by Kate Polsky (www.katepolsky.com), VERVE Collective is an a capella music group that rehearses twice a month and performs 6-8 times per year – everything from corporate events and private parties to concerts and sporting events. For more information about the group, its current members, and to view the repertoire list, please … Continue reading VERVE Collective is looking for a new bass singer! Read more »
“Scorched” takes poetic and powerful approach to burning issues
Last night I was fortunate to have the chance to see the new play, “Scorched”, at the Waterfront Theatre. Ironically, it was due to a critique of theatre posters in general, wherein I happened to use their poster as an example of one of my points, that led in a roundabout way to me being … Continue reading “Scorched” takes poetic and powerful approach to burning issues Read more »
Video: Roots ‘n Rockabilly at the Railway Club!
Every Saturday afternoon, come down to Vancouver’s venerable Railway Club at Seymour and Dunsmuir for a satisfying dose of roots, rockabilly, blues and country tunes from a grab-bag of the city’s finest musicians. All for a laughably small cover charge! I was down there in December of 2009 after a long absence and caught some … Continue reading Video: Roots ‘n Rockabilly at the Railway Club! Read more »
The trouble with theatre posters
(This essay is being published simultaneously on my blog/calendar of local musical theatre, VancouverMusicals.com. – aa) There’s something about many theatre posters that bothers me. They often seem to missing something important: any kind of description of the show in question. Look at any movie poster, on the other hand, and you’re sure to see … Continue reading The trouble with theatre posters Read more »