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Kıvanç Tatar: crossing the boundaries of science and the arts
November 18 2019 InternationalKıvanç Tatar, a newly minted Doctor of Philosophy from SFU’s School of Interactive Arts and Technology, has developed an innovative interactive AI music agent named MASOM for live performances …
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Lost Narratives: Revealing the Untold Stories of BC history
November 18 2019 CultureFirst Nation’s story sharing from 1792 to present. Captain Vancouver and His Mapmaker (front and back).| Graphic Design by Wade …
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Elaine Woo and the imaginary bike ride
November 18 2019 CultureElaine Woo’s literary life has come full circle.
“When I was growing up, my family went to the main branch of the Vancouver Public Library every weekend to borrow new books,” says Woo, author.… -
Sounds and stories from Portugal
November 18 2019 CultureFado, cries form the soul | Photo by Jam Hamid
FADO, the story of a young woman getting in touch with her roots, takes the … -
Playing with Fire at the MOA
November 18 2019 ArtCeramics are more than just bowls to gather dust in a cabinet, especially in the cultural commentary present in the works displayed in Playing with Fire: Ceramics of the Extraordinary. The art …
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Tonye Aganaba: challenging sensibilities
November 18 2019 CultureSinger Tonye Aganaba says that people should bring their own sense of humour and adventure, as this will be an experience to challenge one’s sensibilities.
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The time-honoured pipa
November 18 2019 CulturePhoto courtesy of VCME
An instrument from China… and Persia? The Tale of Pipa concert will highlight the pipa, a … -
Cultural Calendar
November 18 2019 EventsJoin in the celebration at Glow Gardens. | Photo courtesy of Glow Gardens
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Beyond just tolerance - UNESCO International Day for Tolerance
November 4 2019 Cover StoryThroughout history, schisms have been fueled by intolerance towards various differences. In 1996, the United Nations invited all member states to observe an annual UNESCO International Day for …
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The twelve-year itch
November 4 2019 ColumnsI’m not sure why, but I always imagined I would write a column to celebrate my first seven years of “marriage” with Vancouver. I would have called it “The Seven-Year Itch,” an homage to …