Brassy tunes from a faraway land
The Balkan Brass band Orkestar Slivovica is an 8–12 piece ensemble that brings to Vancouver a colourful conflation of Eastern European musical traditions. On May 8–9 they will host and perform at…
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April 13 2015 Culture Ukrainian festival turns 20 years old
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April 13 2015 Culture Cantonese opera tells the tale of the Red Peony
Wai Ling Ho, playing hero Man Hong. It is customary for woman to play male roles in Cantonese Opera. | Photo courtesy of Rosa …
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April 13 2015 Art The medium tells the message
Anyuta Gusakova, a Russian-Canadian artist, recently exhibited three paper sculptures at the CityScape Community Art Space in North Vancouver. The gallery’s exhibition, Purely Paper, showcased five…
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March 9 2015 Art Fashion designer creates carefree collection
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