“Durational, monumental, and archival in nature” – From Slander’s Brand explores history, transformation and trauma

From now until Feb. 4, 2023, the Polygon Gallery will host a three-person exhibition titled Slander’s Brand, showcasing the works of artists Rachel Khedoori, Ron Terada and Hannah Darabi who engage with trauma and history in their artistic medium and whose work focuses on themes of duration and archive. Khedoori’s work assembles historical news articles…

Mad Pudding – A Canadian cross-cultural twist on Celtic music

Mad Pudding brings their unique Celtic Funk sound to the Mel Lehan hall at St. James Community Square, on Nov. 26. For guitarist, vocalist and founding member Andy Hillhouse, Mad Pudding is all about bringing a unique sound that’s both true to the band members and totally danceable. “I think folks are in for… a…

A Vancouver author using words in a “Beautiful Beautiful” way

Brandon Reid’s new novel Beautiful Beautiful is a coming-of-age story that follows the journey of Derik Mormin, a twelve-year-old boy who is confronted by topics of Indigeneity, culture, and masculinity when travelling to Bella Bella for his grandfather’s funeral. “Derik Mormin was my alias when I was really young,” says Reid. “And so when writing about a…

Marchand’s Florescence – Art that holds time

Art is alive with Mount Pleasant’s poppies. From now until December 12, North Van Arts is showcasing Métis, Franco-Ontarian artist, Nathaniel Marchand’s Florescence, an exhibit with living mediums at Lynn Valley’s District Library Gallery. Featuring foraged petals and leaves, the pieces of Florescence highlight Marchand’s use of pressed materials from BC’s coastal landscape – which are then vulnerable…

Hopeful Monster at Modulus Festival – An experience in experimentation

This year marks the 12th iteration of Music on Main’s Modulus Festival, a four-day event filled with music, conversation and a closing night pizza party. One such performance at Modulus features a collaboration between Costa Rican-born composer Mauricio Pauly and Armenian-Canadian pianist Eve Egoyan. Pauly and Egoyan are one of the headlining acts at the…

Cultural Calendar

While we revel in the vibrant tapestry of events and festivals that grace Vancouver this month, Remembrance Day stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who came before us. It’s a day to pay respects, lay wreaths at memorials and attend commemorative services. In our dynamic city, we find a balance…