On the weekend of November 4 and 5, the WTO protests of seven years before were recreated in downtown Vancouver – for a motion picture. The ironies abounded – not only the idea of an anti-capitalist demonstration becoming another Hollywood backdrop, but also the sight of patient, well-behaved extras with signs and banners, waiting for … Continue reading “Battle in Seattle” films in downtown Vancouver Read more »
If you’re interested in theatre, Vancouver history and heritage restoration, community-building, the future of the Downtown Eastside, or all of the above, then come on down to the Pantages Theatre for one of their tours of the interior of this historic Vancouver structure, which is being restored to its original glory. See for yourself the … Continue reading Tour the Pantages Theatre on the 25th Read more »
Boys’ Co on Robson Street hosted a “gallery opening” to kick off their in-store exhibit of photos of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s legendary “bed-in for peace”. Click to view Read more »