You may have seen the teaser images already announcing a few of the special guests at this year’s Fan Expo Vancouver but organizers still have a few surprises up their sleeves for Comicon Hollywood North that’s coming in April.
Over 17,000 people visited Fan Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre last year (including my 8 year old nephew who was beyond excited) and the show entirely sold out its first day. This year you can once again look forward to special guests, exhibitor areas, Q&A sessions, sketching duals, and more to see over on the East side of the convention centre. Fan Expo Vancouver will also host the fourth annual Canadian Videogame Awards on April 20, 2013.
Special guests confirmed so far include:
- Stan Lee (Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, The Hulk, The Avengers)
- Norman Reedus (The Boondock Saints, The Walking Dead)
- Sean Patrick Flannery (The Boondock Saints, Young Indiana Jones)
- Tia Carrere (Relic Hunter, Wayne’s World)
- Elvira (Mistress of the Dark)
- James Marsters & Juliet Landau (Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Soska Twins (American Mary)
- Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter)
- Sean Astin (The Goonies, Lord of the Rings)
- Jonathan Frakes (Cmdr William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation)
Tickets are now on sale for Fan Expo Vancouver happening April 20th and April 21st, 2013 from 10:00am to 7:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter for more exciting announcements and event information in the weeks to come.
The Chan Centre will be hosting legendary tango pianist Pablo Ziegler with violinist Regina Carter on February 16, 2013.
The Latin Grammy Award-winning pianist is coming to Vancouver for the first time in decades to perform an intoxicating fusion of tango and jazz, originally performed in New York’s legendary Jazz Standard club. There is no tour, just this performance of legendary proportions, and it’s only happening in Vancouver at the Chan Centre. Ziegler’s quartet will share the stage with American violinist Regina Carter as they fuse tango and jazz.
Photo courtesy of the Chan Centre
“Pablo Ziegler is the last surviving member of Astor Piazzolla’s tango quintet; an ensemble that almost single-handedly transformed tango music from something that accompanies dance to its own fully realized musical form,” says Joyce Hinton, CoManaging Director of the Chan Centre. “In the two decades since Piazzolla’s passing, Ziegler has taken up the torch and furthered this vision. Through his compositions, collaborations, and rich integration of jazz, he has brought tango to
new levels of refinement and sophistication.”
Tickets are now on sale for the performance on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 8:00pm and they range from $36 to $72 (taxes and/or additional fees may apply). Purchase your tickets online via Ticketmaster or in person at the Chan Centre box office.
I also have two tickets to give away to this show, here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Follow the Chan Centre on Twitter, Facebook, and their blog for more event information.
Granville Island’s Winteruption returns for the eighth year February 22nd through February 24th, 2013 bringing a festival of entertainment and culture to the isle famous for its theatres, art, and market. On top of the Vive Vendredi! celebration of all things Francophone, Coastal Jazz at Performance works all week long, and the Kids Zone, you’ll find Street Eats and Beats Under the Bridge.
Edible Canada (our favourite hyper-Canadian bistro and shop) is bringing Vancouver’s food and music cultures together under one bridge for two days of food, drink, and merriment.
Running February 22nd and February 23rd from 6:00pm to 12:00am each day, the festival will have beverages from Granville Island Brewery and local wineries along with food trucks and DJs. Tickets are available now online starting at $30 (plus fees and taxes) per night or for $25 each (plus fees and taxes) if you purchase a pack of ten tickets (all guests must arrive together for the group rate). A ticket includes six bites from food trucks and two drink tokens.
Edible Canada is located #212-1551 Johnston St (across from the Net Loft and kitty corner to the market) on Granville Island. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook for more event information.
*UPDATE* The lineups have now been announced:
EATS
Le Tigre
Mogu
Fresh Local Wild
Mom’s Grilled Cheese Truck
Re-Up BBQ
Varinicey Pakoras
SIPS
Granville Island Brewing
Sumac Ridge Wines
BEATS
DJ Freelance (Friday & Saturday night)
Kosta Sax (Friday night 8pm-11pm)
Pher Percussionist (Friday night 8pm-11pm)
Buddha Sax (Saturday night 8pm-11pm)
Nimal Percussionist (Saturday night 8pm – 11pm)
To celebrate BC’s first Family Day holiday, I turned up some old time family photos in the Vancouver Public Library‘s archives. Photographer Philip Timms, whose photos often grace the pages of this site, features his family in many of his photos making them a top hit in my archives searches. Having picnics, hanging out at Stanley Park’s beaches, eating dinner and playing music together, these century-old images provide a glimpse at a quintessential Vancouver family.
(Left) 1901: P. Timms’ residence. VPL Number: 7625. Photographer: Philip Timms.
(Right) Date unknown: Philip Timms (back row, right) with family members. VPL Number: 19058.
1904: Family picnic at Second Beach. VPL Number: 7266. Photographer: Philip Timms.
1905: Family and friends on Dominion Day. VPL Number: 7236. Photographer: Philip Timms.
1906: Philip Timms’ family. VPL Number: 7115. Photographer: Philip Timms.
1908: Family and friends at Third Beach. VPL Number: 7288. Photographer: Philip Timms.
1920s: “Timms Family Orchestra”. VPL Number: 19442. Photographer: Philip Timms.
1931: Timms family camping trip. VPL Number: 19215.
Photographer: Philip Timms.
Date: 1931
Date Unknown: Timms family gathered at the table for a meal. VPL Number: 19431.
Photographer: Philip Timms.
Think you can make a mean cupcake? Then bring your best recipe, pastry bags, and unique ingredients to the Vancouver Cupcake Throwdown for validation. The local cupcake competition returns on Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 and if you’re not up for competing, you can certainly attend to enjoy all of the frosted and buttercream goodness.
Admission to the event, taking place at Fortune Sound Club, is $10 (plus fees) and they include four tasting tickets and a ballot to vote for your favourite cupcakes in a number of categories. Proceeds will go to the Friends of Raincity Housing, Five Star Footy Club, and Leaky Heaven Youth. The evening will be emceed by Erica Sigurdson with music from DJ Hebegebe.
Tickets are on sale now online and if you want to volunteer or sign up as a competitor/baker, email Stephanie (vancouver.cupcake.throwdown[at]gmail.com). Cupcakes are not baked on site. Amateur and professional bakers welcome.
