Articles tagged with: Arts & Film
Theatre Under the Stars 2011 (July 8th to August 20th) at Malkin Bowl
This year, rain or shine, I will be volunteering at Theatre Under the Stars. This annual summer live theatre event will be featuring two alternating musicals at Malkin Bowl at Stanley Park. Bye Bye Birdie is set in the 1960′s as all teenages across North America are going crazy for “Elvis Presley-style” rock star Conrad Birdie. Meanwhile, “Anything Goes” takes place on the S.S. American, which is sailing from New York to England. A cast of wacky passengers include a ganger, a wealthy debutante and her mother, a nightclub singer and a wealthy New York businessman.
Make It! The Handmade Revolution – April 15 to 17
Make It! The Handmade Revolution is back again for their 5th Vancouver show from April 15 to 17 at the Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive). Tickets are $5 at the door (kids under 12 are free). Print out the below coupon for $2 off at the door.
Portobello West – Now at Olympic Village (March 26 & 27)
Monthly arts market Portobello West’s new location at Creekside Community Centre (#1 Athletes Way) in the Olympic Village is probably more convenient to get to than their previous location at Rocky Mountain Station.
Theatre Under the Stars 2011 – Casting Call (Feb 19, 2011)
For its 65th season, the iconic Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) will be bringing rock and roll to the Malkin Bowl with the story of a teen heartthrob drafted into the army in Bye Bye Birdie. This 1960s musical is a perfect complement to TUTS’ other production, Anything Goes, which is a play set to the music of legendary America composer Cole Porter.
Make It – $2 off coupon (Nov 19 to 21)
Make It! The Handmade Revolution is back in time for the holiday season (yes, I love art fairs – that’s why my last three posts on MMV have all been market related!) again at the Croatian Cultural Center (3250 Commercial Drive). Only $5 to enter and you’ll be exposed to hundreds of hot, locally-designed holiday items accessories, clothing, jewlery, art, baby stuff and more. Click on the below flyer for a $2 off coupon to the event.
The energy at Make It is intoxicating. Excitement, passion and creative appreciation will fill the air and everyone will leave feeling jazzed up and inspired (and it is not just from the wine!) The Handmade Revolution is about reestablishing the bond between creator and consumer that becomes lost with mass production. Buy, sell, live handmade! Make It is also rebranding craft shows for the next generation. Think less church basement and more rock concert!
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at Heritage Hall (Nov 18, 2010)
The Holiday Shopping Extravaganza happens this Thursday November 18th from 6-11pm at the Heritage Hall (3102 Main St). Find style and gift inspiration from models walking through the crowd, plus add in a wine and beer cash bar, music, door prizes, and partial proceeds to benefit Doctors Without Borders. Free admission!
Circle Craft Christmas Market (Nov 17 to 21, 2010)
Modern Mix Vancouver’s first holiday post of the season!…as we enter into November, holiday craft fairs start to pop up all over Vancouver. The annual Circle Craft Christmas Fair attracts some 40,000 people eager to discover the creations of hundreds of Canadian artisans all of whom are jury-selected based on talent and diversity. This November, more artisans than ever, 270, will present their wares.
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November 17-21, 2010 | Wednesday-Friday 10am to 9pm
Saturday 10am to 7pm | Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Admission: Adults $12 | Students & Seniors $8 | Children Under 12 FREE
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If purchase your tickets online HERE, you’ll be able to skip the ticket line-up at the show and automatically save $2 off regular admission. 2-for-1 evenings admission is also available online. Your initial ticket purchase entitles you to unlimited re-entry on any day of the 2010 show. Please pick up and validate your re-entry pass as you exit. Offer is non-transferable, and applies to ticket purchaser only.
Portobello West – 50th Market Day (Sunday Oct 31, 2010)
Vancouver’s monthly artisian market, Portobello West (1755 Cottrell Street @ Rocky Mountaineer Station), is celebrating their 50th market day on Sunday October 31, 2010. What better way to commemorate this milestone than by treating yourself with an afternon of shopping with your favorite local designers? In celebration of their 50th market day, Portobello West will be giving away 50 free membership cards to the first 50 attendees. These cards will get you free admission for a year plus various discounts from our fabulous vendors. Stop by for art, clothing, Jewelry, accessories and more, while supporting local talent. Admission is only $2 and the market is open from 12pm to 6pm.
