News
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Time for Vancouver and B.C. to say ‘refugees welcome here’
September 7 2015 Left BankAlan Kurdi – shattered hopes.It’s a global story with a very local connection for those of us here in British Columbia.…
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All Mixed Up: examining mixed children and unions
September 7 2015 CommunitySharon Chang, author of Raising Mixed Race, with her son.| Photo courtesy of Sharon Chang.Sharon Chang says she embodies …
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Science meets couture to foster laughter
September 7 2015 LocalDetail of dress.| Photo courtesy of SFU SIAT MovingStories – Soma Embodied Wearable Group 2015A group of three graduate …
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Building connections with Farsi calligraphy
September 7 2015 ArtPhoto by Hussein AlazaatIn an age of computers, keyboards and modern technologies, writing by hand may no longer be …
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Traditional Japanese tea ceremony ‘served’ in English
September 7 2015 ArtTea bowl and utensils.| Photo courtesy of Maiko BehrMaiko Behr, a Japanese tea ceremony expert who teaches tea ceremony …
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Complicating the Fairy Tale: Play casts a spotlight on international adoption
September 7 2015 CultureAnna and Olya (right), Russian orphans.| Photo by JalenSaip.Can an older orphan who has been institutionalized learn how to…
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Celebrating 25 years with the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival
September 7 2015 CulturePhoto by Tim MathesonThe Vancouver International Flamenco Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary as one of the …
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A delicate balance: listening to music of the East with Western ears
September 7 2015 CultureIan Widgery offers provocative, unusual soungs.| Photo courtesy of Ian Widgery.Music producer Ian Widgery has come a long …
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Cultural Calendar
September 7 2015 EventsIt’s September now, and just because summer is leaving doesn’t mean that there is any shortage of fun events to go to! From dance to film to theatre, September will be a blast with all of these …
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As Above, So Below
September 7 2015 selectedHere we view the reconstruction of the Vancouver Art Gallery’s (VAG’s) membrane on Georgia St. It is part of the on-going maintenance we have seen around other parts of the gallery, as well as …