Miss604 is pleased to announce a new promotional partnership with the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards (the “Jessies”). On the first Thursday of every month, I will feature a list of productions that are registered for the Jessie Awards, including their dates, locations, and more. The goal of this partnership is to promote eligible shows and further the Jessies’ mandate of educating the public about professional theatre in Vancouver. Miss604 is proud to be the Official Blogger of The Jessies.
Vancouver Theatre Listings for February 2015
The Little Prince by Monster Theatre. Photo of Nancy Kenny
Monster Theatre presents:
The Little Prince, adapted by Ryan Gladsonte
On tour around BC
Now throughout 2015
Axis Theatre Company presents:
Hamelin: A New Fable by Leslie Milliner
On tour to elementary schools
Now through April 2nd, 2015
Motherland Collective presents:
Motherload
Created and performed by Emelia Symington Fedy, Jody-Kay Marklew, Juno Rinaldi and Sonja Bennett
The Cultch Historic Theatre (1895 Venables St, Vancouver)
February 3rd, 2015 to February 21st, 2015
The Last Five Years. Danny Balkwill and Diana Kaarina. Photo by Rochelle Elise Photography
Lion Fish Entertainment presents:
The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown
At PAL Studio Theatre (3rd floor, 581 Cardero St, Vancouver)
February 4th, 2015 to February 14th, 2015
Gateway Theatre presents:
Valley Song by Athol Fugard
At Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Rd, Richmond)
February 5th, 2015 to February 21st, 2015
Arts Club Theatre presents:
The Mountaintop by Katori Hall
At the Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston St, Vancouver)
February 14th, 2015 to March 12th, 2015
Valley Song. Sereana Malani, David Adams. Photo Credit David Cooper
Carousel Theatre presents:
Shakespearean Rhapsody, adapted by Mike Stack
At Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island (1412 Cartwright St, Vancouver)
February 28th, 2015 to March 29th, 2015
Arts Club Theatre presents:
Sister Judy by Shawn MacDonald
At the Granville Island Revue Stage (1601 Johnston St, Vancouver)
February 26th, 2015 to March 21st, 2015
For more information about professional theatre in Vancouver, follow the Jessies on Twitter and Facebook.
Family Day in BC is coming up, giving us a gloriously long weekend in February that we have craved for many years out here on the West Coast. Local organizations, attractions, and businesses are all prepared to welcome your family on Monday, February 9, 2015. Here are just a few things to do on Family Day in Metro Vancouver:
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Family Day at the Museum of Anthropology
Family Day in Port Coquitlam
Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of Fame
Monday, February 9, 2015 — Family Day in BC
Family Day in Port Coquitlam
Family Day Activities Around Surrey
Science of Giving, Family Day at Science World
BC Family Day at the Vancouver Art Gallery
YMCA Free Family Day Celebration, Various Locations
Family Day at Kensington Community Centre
Family Day at Bloedel Conservatory
Family Day Activities in New Westminster
Family Day Activities in Burnaby
Family Day at Cypress, Grouse, and Seymour
Family Day at Maplewood Farm, North Vancouver
Family Day at Sunset Community Centre
Family Day in Richmond, Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
Family Day at Robson Square Ice Rink
Family Day at ArtStarts
Family Day at the Cannery, Steveston
Red Bull Crashed Ice 2015 Qualifiers at the Olympic Oval in Richmond
Family Day at Lonsdale Quay, North Vancouver
World Play Day at Willowbrook, Langley
Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of Fame
Sea to Sky Gondola 2 for 1 tickets on Family Day
For more Family Day events around BC check out the government’s listings and for regular events next week, follow my February Events in Metro Vancouver event list which is updated daily.
Hailed by the New York Times as “one of America’s most beloved dance companies,” Miami City Ballet will be in Vancouver for four performances this month.
Ballet BC Presents Miami City Ballet
Presented by Ballet BC, Miami City Ballet will perform a triple bill of acclaimed George Balanchine works: Serenade, Symphony in Three Movements, and Ballo della Regina.
Miami City Ballet dancers in Serenade.
Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Daniel Azoulay
In an evening that displays Balanchine’s inspiring marriage of ground-breaking ballet with classical music, each piece is choreographed in dynamic relation to some of the world’s most celebrated scores. Serenade, first performed by New York City Ballet in 1935, is a milestone in the history of dance, planting the seeds for his reshaping of classical ballet into an American art form. Set to Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings in C, Serenade is revered as Balanchine’s masterpiece and even he referred to it as his “favorite child”.
Symphony in Three Movements is a large ensemble work that is bold and breathtaking – a tour-de-force that is striking for its simplicity and power. Balanchine’s choreography mirrors the propulsive rhythm of Stravinsky’s titular score with angular, athletic choreography. The virtuosic and exhilarating variations in Ballo della Regina are set to Verdi’s music edited from the original score from Don Carlos. The work is a beautiful and intricate set of variations for the ballerina, her partner, and the corps de ballet that offers many unique challenges with its vibrantly fast-paced and elaborate choreography.
Each of these works expertly demonstrates how George Balanchine redefined the classical tradition in progressive ways and how Miami City Ballet has earned its reputation for being one of the finest interpreters of his work.
Balanchine runs for four performances, February 19th until February 21st, 2015 at 8:00pm plus Saturday, February 21 matinee at 2:00pm at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets range from $40.00 to $98.50 (including service charges) and can be purchased through Ticketmaster online or by phone at 1-855-985-2787 (1-855-985-ARTS).
Win Tickets
Ballet BC has offered up a pair of tickets to the 2:00pm performance on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Follow Ballet BC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information.
Update The winner is Aundrea!
The Terminal City Rollergirls are preparing for their 9th season of roller derby with a series of scrimmages at Central City Arena in Surrey.
Doors open at 10:30pm and first whistle is at 10:45pm on the following Saturdays:
February 7th – The Bad Repuations vs Public Frenemy
February 21st – Riot Girls vs The Bad Reputations
February 28th – The Faster Pussycats vs Public Frenemy
March 14th – The Faster Pussycats vs The Bad Reputations
March 21st – Riot Girls vs Public Frenemy
Parking is limited; Central City Arena (10240 City Parkway, Surrey) is located directly across from the Surrey Central SkyTrain station — you might remember it as Stardust — and it is wheelchair accessible. No alcohol in the venue.
All events are $5 cash at the door. Seating is limited and first come first served; don’t forget a chair or a cushion, although you’ll only need the edge of your seat!
Terminal City Rollergirls 2015 Season
Tickets for all season 9 bouts at Royal City Curling Club in New Westminster are available online now. The home opener is April 27th followed by bouts on May 9th, May 23rd, June 6th, the Summer Slam Tournament June 13th and June 14th, the semifinals June 20th, and the championship July 4th.
ollow the Terminal City Rollergirls on Twitter and Facebook, and check out 5 Reasons to Love Roller Derby for some background information.
Vanier Park hosts the fourth annual Winter Wander on Saturday, February 7, 2015 as six cultural institutions open their doors for a self-guided family-friendly tour for visitors and locals alike.
Winter Wander at Vanier Park
Presented by Port Metro Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, Vancouver Academy of Music, and City of Vancouver Archives will all participate in Winter Wander.
All stops are within walking distance and all will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm on February 7th. For only $5.00, youth, seniors and adults receive admission to all venues, while kids five and younger can visit for free.
New this year, there will be complimentary beverages, wooden boat building demonstrations at the Vancouver Maritime Museum’s Heritage Harbour, and the Museum of Vancouver’s exhibition of Musqueam culture. Check the schedule online for details about special presentations and activities throughout the day.
1. Vancouver Maritime Museum
2. H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
3. Museum of Vancouver
4. Vancouver Academy of Music
5. City of Vancouver Archives
6. Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Win a Winter Wander Prize Pack
To promote Winter Wander, the Vanier Park Culture Group has offered up an awesome prize pack for one lucky Miss604 reader. The prize includes:
- 2 tickets to Bard on the Beach
- 1-year annual pass for the Vancouver Maritime Museum
- 2 tickets for Space Centre evening programming
- A tote bag and family membership to the Museum of Vancouver
- 2 tickets to the VAMSO concert at the Orpheum
- Daphne Sleigh’s book on Major Matthews, founder of the Vancouver Archives, “The Man Who Saved Vancouver”!
Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment naming a participating venue for Winter Wander(1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Saturday, February 7, 2015.
Update The winner is Emma!
