Category Archives: Vancouver Events and Attractions
Cyclists Roll to Rule Vancouver in Critical Mass Event
On the last Friday of every month, a phenomenon sweeps the downtown core of Vancouver. At 5:30 pm, the height of rush hour traffic, humans of all shapes and sizes and fashion sense, huddle over their handle bars and … Continue reading
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Naked Bicycle People Power
It’s billed as “the craziest, wildest, most insane even of the year,” but organizers of World Naked Bike Ride have thrown in a serious message to balance out that decadence, lest the powers that be discover that people are biking … Continue reading
Movies and Mental Health: Pacific Cinematheque’s ‘Frames of Mind’ Film Series
I’m looking forward to seeing my first film at Pacific Cinematheque, a non-profit arts center that showcases local films, as well as the best in international cinema, film festival offerings, and now a monthly even developed in partnership with the … Continue reading
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Carve Your Heart Out: Studiostone’s Oliver Harwood opens his doors to teach and inspire students in stone sculpting
I’m still taken aback daily by the art being produced in our delightful little seaside metropolis. On a search for teachers of stone sculpture in the area, I landed on the Studiostone website. The display of impressive sculpture, by … Continue reading
The Coal Stroll: to see my favourite cottage on stilts
It’s called “Lightshed,” and is a half-lifesized artistic replica of the actual boat sheds that once littered the shoreline. The sculpture is by Liz Magor, and was commissioned by a wealthy corporation as a gift to the city. According to … Continue reading
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