Vancouver Opera presents a new family-friendly production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved fairytale opera Hansel and Gretel, featuring the enthralling larger-than-life puppet creations and costume design of world-famous Calgary-based Old Trout Puppet Workshop. Vancouver Opera Presents Hansel & Gretel The master artisans of Old Trout Puppet workshop have created an enchanting fairy-tale world of visual surprises […]

Refresh Market is one of BC’s largest assemblies of local designers and brands, with more than 95 makers and pop-up shops. To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Refresh will host its first-ever two-day event this month in Squamish. Refresh Market – Fall 2016 What: Refresh Market When: Friday, Nov 18th 5:00pm to 9:00pm & Saturday, Nov […]

Earlier this year I got to know the Nutrition Facts Table (the “Nft”) and last weekend I tested my knowledge at the Nutrition Education Facts booth at the Vancouver Home + Design Show. Along with my nephew, I was quizzed on ten facts about the Nft, where we also learned how to read the table […]

It’s no secret that the Museum of Anthropology (“MOA”) at UBC is my favourite museum that I definitely would call a must visit location for any visitor, and local. They now have a new visually spectacular and immersive exhibition on global textiles starting this month called Layers of Influence: Unfolding Cloth Across Cultures, which will […]

The Love to Sew Expo is a full weekend of sewing, quilting, knitting, and needlework at the Agriplex in Cloverdale. The two day expo features classes, shopping, and a dream sewing room exhibition along with a VIP evening event with legendary fashion historian Ivan Sayers. Love to Sew Expo Where: Cloverdale Agriplex (17763 62 Ave, […]