Ruth Javier
Articles by Ruth Javier

Active art and augmented reality
April 18 2016 ArtAn art exhibition typically displays a set of paintings, sculptures or photographs, for the …

American sign language on stage
April 27 2015 CultureSongs, poems, stories and speeches are created with words, the main ingredient for the Verses Festival in Vancouver this year. The Verses Festival of Words celebrates the power of oral and literary …

A lecture on conservationism
March 23 2015 InternationalDolphins are precious and intelligent creatures. …

Empowering respect, standing up to stop abuse
February 23 2015 CommunityViolence is a topic that surrounds our world, attacking the most vulnerable people. Shakti Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening discussion about issues that affect women, children …

Symposium celebrates role of history in artistic inspiration
February 9 2015 CommunityBlack History Month celebrates the contributions of black Canadians to Canadian life, including in many different forms of art.
As part of this celebration, the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) has …

Hot chocolate with a twist
January 26 2015 CulturePurple potato and sake. Yes, these are the new hot chocolate flavours created for the 5th annual Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival, on until Feb. 13.
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