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Tregebov’s Talking to Strangers - An exploration of human interactions and connections
October 7 2024 CultureWhat 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 …
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Red string and the threads of fate : Chinese myths in Katrina Kwan’s fantasy debut
October 7 2024 CultureKatrina Kwan | Photo courtesy of Katrina Kwan
Being fully immersed with Roman and Greek mythology as a youth, Vancouver author Katrina Kwan searched for more exposure to the culture behind her …
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SFU’s celebration of Italian culture - The journey from printmaking to AI
October 7 2024 CommunitySimon Fraser University’s (SFU) Department of World Languages and Literatures, in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West, is hosting Italian Culture and Books: The …
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Cultural Calendar
October 7 2024 EventsI hope everyone’s having a great start to October! For me, the cool autumn air is the most soothing – perfectly balanced, not too hot or too cold. You can almost watch the leaves change colour …
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New homes and new beginnings at VIFF 2024
September 23 2024 Cover StoryThe Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) will celebrate its 43rd edition this year, and is set to showcase around 150 feature-length films and 81 shorts from 72 countries and across 75 …
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Community Spotlight - Sharing an Indigenous voice, and helping others find their own
September 23 2024 CommunityFor Indigenous artist, facilitator, speaker and curator Christine Mackenzie, art workshops have the opportunity to connect communities through teaching about Indigenous culture and artwork and …
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Libraries of the 21st century have more than books to offer
September 23 2024 LocalA small room visible through a glass wall: dynamic microphones, audio preamplifiers, sound panels and a smartphone on a mini tripod; two people in an inaudible discussion. On the side of the wall, a…
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Zombies and race: Junie Désil’s poetry of the undead
September 23 2024 CultureOn 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 …
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Gamelan Bike Bike - Tradition, innovation and a commitment to sustainability
September 23 2024 CultureFor 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 …
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Touching base with experience: Tactile Memories makes the abstract tangible
September 23 2024 ArtEveryone 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 …