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Canadian mezzo-soprano Catherine Daniel observes that there is a persistent lack of representation and awareness of diversity within the classical music industry. In her view, composers outside the traditional canon are still often overlooked. “We have been slowly discovering that there are composers of different backgrounds composing in this [classical] style, but the full impact…
A commitment to staying true to oneself as an artist will guide you on your expressive journey towards sharing with others, says artist Jackson Chien, Senior in Resident for Coquitlam Heritage’s Intergenerational Sharing Project. Chien is hosting two events, Nov. 28–29, at the Mackin House in Coquitlam showcasing his art as part of this project…
The Firehall Arts Centre will present Ann Mortifee’s Reflections on Crooked Walking, a whimsical family musical with a song for every audience member from Nov. 30 to Dec. 22. The musical’s main characters– the four heroes– embark on a quest to find a cure for a mysterious sleeping illness plaguing their town, only to discover something…
European Wine and Cinema Come Together Through In-Person and Online Activations at the Festival TORONTO, November 2024 – “The Charming Taste of Europe” is excited to announce that it will be the main sponsor of the 2024 European Union Film Festival (EUFF) in Toronto. The EUFF, now in its 20th year, showcases independent European cinema…
As part of the European Union Film Festival (EUFF), The Cinematheque presents director and screenwriter Jörgen Scholtens’ Fathers & Sons, a darkly compelling and emotional tale about the lasting impacts of parenting – and finding family in the most unexpected way. “[Fathers & Sons] is about how parenting shapes you as a person,” says Scholtens. “The…
Amplifying the community stories of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), the Heart of the City Festival returns (Oct. 30–Nov. 10) with over 100 events reflecting the theme, Threads of Connection. For founders, Terry Hunter and Savannah Walling, this year’s festival – as they celebrate their last year leading Heart of the City – is a chance…
“My song Migrant Voices came to me a few years ago as if it was whispering in the wind. Its unique melody seemed to migrate through the air, carried by the flow of immigrants across our world, laden with their hopes, fears and dreams,” notes composer and instrumentalist Itamar Erez, describing his creative process. Performing Migrant Voices and other…
“When you live something, it becomes a part of you,” says Montreal-based artist Ramona Ramlochand, of how her travels inspired her work. Focused on exploring the unpredictable effects of climate change, her exhibit Green Swans: Wildfires and Rising Seas, is on display at Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, until Nov. 16. “We…
What determines whether an attraction is harmful or benign? Acclaimed poet and writer Rhea Tregebov’s 8th collection of poetry, Talking to Strangers, reflects her ongoing fascination for human interactions. Tregebov – in conversation with poet and lecturer Sheryda Warrener – will be discussing her book (Oct. 16) at UBC’s Green College. “The filter of language has…
Being fully immersed with Roman and Greek mythology as a youth, Vancouver author Katrina Kwan searched for more exposure to the culture behind her Chinese heritage. Kwan will bring The Last Dragon of the East to the Vancouver Public Library’s central branch on Oct. 16 and join in conversation with author Sarah Suk. “As long as we…
On Oct. 3, Simon Fraser University (SFU) will celebrate the 2024 Ellen and Warren Tallman Writer-in-Residence poet Junie Désil with a launch event at its Harbour Centre. The evening will feature a reading by Désil, whose goal is to support writers not just in developing their work but also their literary identities. “I want people…
For over a decade, Vancouver’s Gamelan Bike Bike has been blending the traditional sounds of Indonesian gamelan music with local, sustainable innovation. The group, known for crafting instruments from metal scrap bins in the city, is gearing up for their album release concert – a unique interdisciplinary event that draws from music, dance and textile…
Everyone processes experiences differently. For B.C.-based artists Angie Marchinkow, Nicole Young and Emily Kirsch, their upcoming North Van Arts show, Tactile Memories, showcases a collection of paintings and textiles, expressing their own memories and experiences. Tactile Memories encourages its audience – at the CityScape Community Art Space Gallery (Sept. 27 to Nov. 9) – to engage with the…
