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Kyle Fostner Appointed Executive Director Of VIFF
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
The Board of Directors of Vancouver International Film Festival announce the appointment of Kyle Fostner as Executive Director.
Massey Theatre Announces 2021/22 Season YES, A SEASON!
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2021
The Massey Theatre Society will be opening its doors this fall with a dynamic season!  As the Province reopens in a safe and responsible way, audiences will be welcomed to the theatre to come and enjoy theatrical performances, as they are meant to be -  live and in person.  
Victor Kolstee, Musical Director Of Flamenco Rosario, Dies at 75
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2021
That first year in Vancouver, the artistic duo opened Centro Flamenco School and founded the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival, now in its thirty-second year. As musical director for the dance company Flamenco Rosario, Victor arranged and composed for their original creations and performed as the lead guitarist. His life as a performer included working with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Arts Umbrella and participating in numerous festivals.
VIFF & MOV Announce WHO WE ARE Film Series For Indigenous History Month
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2021
To commemorate Indigenous History Month, the Vancouver International Film Festival and Museum of Vancouver will present the Who We Are film series in conjunction with MOV's latest exhibition, That Which Sustains Us.
Vancouver International Dance Festival Presents BEFORE DAWN by Lamondance
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2021
Livestreaming June 18-20, the 2021 Vancouver International Dance Festival will present Before Dawn by Lamondance. Lamondance is a strong, contemporary dance voice in the Lower Mainland led by Artistic Director Davi Rodrigues, who brings 30+ years of professional dance experience and more than 18 years as a dance educator, choreographer and director.
World Premiere of BREAKWATER to be Presented by Some Assembly Theatre Company and RHYTAG
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2021
Some Assembly Theatre Company and Roundhouse Youth Theatre Action Group (RHYTAG) will present the world premiere of their new digital play, BREAKWATER, on Wednesday, June 30 at 4:00pm PT, Thursday, July 8 at 7:00pm PT, and Sunday, July 11 at 3:00pm PT. 
Vancouver's Rio Theatre Plans to Reopen as a Sports Bar as Restrictions Lift Next Week
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2021
The iconic theatre reopened as a sports bar last year when movie theatres were not allowed to open due to the pandemic.
Turning Point Ensemble Presents TPE INTERACTIVE
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2021
Turning Point Ensemble presents TPE Interactive, an online concert featuring works by two innovative composers David Eagle and Mauricio Pauly on Friday, June 11th at 7:30pm.  The virtual concert was recorded on April 19th and 20th, 2021 in the Chan Shun Concert Hall at University of British Columbia. 
Realwheels Theatre Announces New Artistic Director Tomas Mureika
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2021
Jessie Award-winning Realwheels Theatre is pleased to welcome Tomas Mureika as the organization's new Artistic Director.
VIFF Welcomes Matt Shakman & Joi McMillon To Upcoming Creator Talks Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
The Vancouver International Film Festival will end the month of May with two online Creator Talks as part of its year-round VIFF Talks program – a platform for creators and innovators to share expertise on their craft.
Disability-Led Vancouver Opera Company Raises Voices For Chronic Illnesses During The Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2021
This month, Canada's first entirely disability-run opera company is raising voices in a new way for the chronic illness community.
Applications Open For Peninsula Productions Summer Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2021
Peninsula Productions out of White Rock, BC is looking for two performers to join their summer ensemble, from June through August. This offer is made possible thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program through Service Canada.
Bard On The Beach Rules Out In-Person 2021 Shakespeare Festival Due To Impact Of COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2021
Bard on the Beach, Western Canada's largest and longest-running Shakespeare festival, has confirmed it will not be staging a theatre season at its outdoor Festival site this summer.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Season Finale Features Grammy-Winning Cellist Zuill Bailey
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2021
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concludes its 42nd season with May's live streamed performances, featuring a world-renowned Guest Artist and audience-favorite masterworks.
Bill Reid Gallery Announces the Extension of Legacy Exhibition TO SPEAK WITH A GOLDEN VOICE
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
Due to popular demand, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art announces the extension of the milestone exhibition To Speak With a Golden Voice — in celebration of the centennial birthday of Bill Reid (1920–1998) and his extraordinary life and legacy.
Realwheels Theatre Presents WHEEL VOICES: TUNE IN!
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2021
Featuring a cast of fourteen Vancouver-based community artists, this virtual performance weaves personal stories rooted in the disability experience with passionate anthemic scenes, and one hilarious comedic take on revenge fantasy. 
World Premiere of YELLOW OBJECTS to be Presented at The Firehall Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2021
The Firehall Arts Centre will host the world premiere of yellow objects, an exhibition created by Derek Chan, from Tuesday, May 11 to Saturday, May 22, 2021. The exhibition will take place outdoors in the Firehall Arts Centre’s courtyard and is limited to ten patrons per showing.
BWW Review: Arts Club's NIGHT PASSING Opens our Ears and our Mind!
by Alyson Eng - April 09, 2021
This year, Arts Club Vancouver will offer four audio plays in a series called: Listen to This. Highlighting the works of Canadian playwrights from the “Emerging Playwrights Unit” or the “Silver Commissions Project,” these audio plays will allow the exploration of theatre in a different and engaging way. From March 17th to October 27th, NIGHT PASSING written by Scott Button will be available for listening.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Announces Virtual Chamber Fest
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) continues its vibrant and varied online season from its new state-of-the-art virtual home, TheConcertHall.ca, presented by TELUS.
Vancouver Opera to Close Season with CARMEN: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2021
Vancouver Opera closes their 2020-2021 digital season with the premiere of Carmen: Up Close And Personal on Saturday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. This film adaptation of Bizet's original masterpiece provides an intimate and unique view into Carmen's world.
Shambhala Music Festival Postpones 2021 Festival to 2022
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2021
Shambhala Music Festival has postponed its 2021 festival to 2022.  The decision comes just a week after B.C. Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that large events are “unlikely” to proceed this summer, in addition to a number of other obstacles the festival has faced such as border closures and the ongoing public health order. 
Alberta Theatre Projects Presents STEALING SAM
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2021
Alberta Theatre Projects will bring theatre back to audiences at home and across the country with professional broadcasts of the acclaimed play Stealing Sam.
VIDEO: Flashback to Mirvish's Production of CALENDAR GIRLS From 2011
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2021
Today, Mirvish is flashing back to its 2011 production of Calendar Girls. The production ran April 15-May 28, 2011 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
Nominations Announced for The 2021 JUNO Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 09, 2021
In celebration of Canada’s rich and diverse music history, the JUNO Awards will take place at several of the most iconic musical landmarks from across the country, including Budweiser Stage in Toronto. A full list of other locations will be released ahead of The JUNO Awards Broadcast, which will be presented to an at-home only audience.
VIFF Celebrates International Women's Day with a Month of Programming
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
As the 16th annual Vancouver International Women in Film Festival kicks off on March 4, VIFF will present a diverse female-led program that includes a Vancity Impact Talk - She/Her/Hers: 'Woman'-hood in 2021 - on March 9 and a Creator Talk with The Wilds' Creator Sarah Streicher and Showrunner Amy Harris on March 31. Plus, VIFF+ members get free access to a special curated collection of films by extraordinary female filmmakers streaming on VIFF Connect.

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