Opera Transcriptions : a spiritual adventure
“Life and death. Those are the ultimate mysteries. We think about death not as an end in itself, but we imagine how that transforms us as energy,” says Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa, Vancouver-based …
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May 10 2021 Culture Wheel Voice: Tune in !
Wheel Voices: Tune In! is an eclectic mix of rap music,spoken word, choral pieces and original scenes. | Photo courtesy of Caitriona Murphy
Looking beyond a disability and experiencing the joy of…
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April 26 2021 Art Leena Manro: transforming a corporate and community culture through arts
The YWCA has released the inspiring nominees for the Women of Distinction Awards and will announce the winners on June 7 at their virtual gala. One of this year’s nominees, Leena Manro, truly …
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April 26 2021 Culture Someone Like Me- The challenges of queer solidarity in Vancouver
In the documentary Someone Like Me, when a queer group of strangers unite to support a gay Ugandan man seeking
asylum in Canada, unexpected challenges lead them down an emotional road together in …
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April 26 2021 Culture Firehorse and Shadow An interactive virtual performance
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April 26 2021 Culture When the student becomes the master: Maria Avila
Maria Avia is driven by a curiosity to explore and push boundaries. | Photo by Danielle Plourde
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April 26 2021 Culture Festival du Bois - Sirène et Matelot’s Acadian roots run deep
Lennie Gallant and Patricia Richard tap deep into their Acadian roots, as their music balances a sincere concern for global and environmental issues with the spirit of modern upbeat Acadian …
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April 26 2021 Culture Jocelyn Pettit: spreading joy through Celtic music
After spending two years in Glasgow to complete her Master of Music Degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Jocelyn Pettit is back home in Squamish again. She will be sharing her joyful …
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April 12 2021 Culture Cultural Spotlight:Festival du Bois - A glimpse into the musical community
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Festival du Bois is the largest celebration of French Canadian and francophone music and culture in B.C. Traditionally held in Coquitlam, this vibrant …
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April 12 2021 Culture Growing Pains: regular rules of childhood simply do not exist
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A child going the opposite direction of their parents is not a new theme in storytelling, and Quebec filmmaker Miryam Bouchard draws from her own life experience with…