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Blues at heart
May 29 2023 CultureThe Steve Kozak Band is bringing the blues to Blue Frog Studios in White Rock, June 3 with special guest Sherman ‘Tank’ Doucette.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Kozak and his band will be …
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Polyphony takes to the stage
May 29 2023 CultureTo be uncompromising with showcasing culture, and to have honest explorations of themselves is what rice & beans theatre want from artists when developing their art form. The first-ever …
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Cultural Calendar
May 29 2023 EventsIn early June, Vancouver becomes a hub of creativity, diversity and celebration. Whether you are a music lover, a cinephile, a theatre enthusiast, a foodie or simply someone seeking new …
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Race, culture, and human rights advocacy: a personal commitment
May 8 2023 Cover StoryOn May 21, private corporations, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations around the world will celebrate the United Nations’ (UN) World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and …
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Canadians want universal health care for mental health
May 8 2023 LocalMany Canadians believe the country is experiencing a mental health crisis and the government is not doing enough about it. Every May, since 1951, Canadians – in communities, schools, workplaces, …
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Approaching climate action with a healthy dose of positivity
May 8 2023 LocalThe only way to effectively tackle climate change and create lasting, sustainable outcomes, is to make sure people feel happy about the actions they are taking says behavioral scientist Jiaying …
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Black communities miss out on public health benefits that Community Hubs offer
May 8 2023 ColumnsCommunity centers can be a important resource for new parents.
Community and cultural centres play a critical role in public health.
The sports and recreation activities, and the leisure and …
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Aerosia, a feat of vertical dance performance
May 8 2023 CultureArtistic director Julia Taffe’s Vancouver-based Aeriosa Dance Society merges elements of vertical dance and rock climbing in the theatrical work New Artists and Approaches in Vertical Dance, part…
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ExplorAsian – books, conversation and music
May 8 2023 CultureDishonesty, dark humor, deadly consequences…The thin line between representation and exploitation is the theme explored in Rebecca F. Kuang’s latest book Yellowface.
Kuang, a …
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A dynamic celebration of the music of Ennio Morricone
May 8 2023 CultureThe guitar’s musical flexibility offers new experimental compositions, says Marc Morin, guitarist for Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3). Celebrating its 25th anniversary, MG3 brings a virtuosic, …