It’s my favourite time of year — theatre season — and starting December 5th Pacific Theatre will be whisking audiences away to Narnia in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Mack Gordon and Kaitlin Williams in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Photo by Michael Julian Berz.
A dream so beautiful you remember it all your life, always wishing you could get back into that dream again. Peter and Lucy Pevensie may be adults now, but a regular life in London cannot compare to their adventures in the land of Narnia.
When they revisit the wardrobe where the story began, it doesn’t take long for them to get caught up in their reminiscence and relive their journey through the land where it is always winter and never Christmas. The land where Peter and Lucy, joined by their siblings, were not mere children, but Sons of Adam and Eve, warriors for the great lion Aslan, defeaters of the White Witch, and kings and queens. The land no one can forget once they have lived in it, from four fictional children to the millions who have been captivated by reading their story.
Adapted from the novel by CS Lewis, this touring production directed by Kerri Norris opens December 5, 2012 at the Pacific Theatre (1440 West 12th) and will run until December 15, 2012. It will move to the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam from December 18 to December 22, 2012.
Tickets can be booked now through the box office online or over the phone at (604) 731-5518 starting at $31.35 for adults, $22.39 for seniors and students, and $15.67 for children.
I have a pair of tickets to give away as well, here’s how you can enter to win:
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Well before we first watched Miracle on 34th Street with my mother, she has longed to visit New York and holiday shop at Macy’s. She has traveled the world throughout her life but it wasn’t until this week that I was able to join her on her first-ever trip to The Big Apple. The purpose was to see the sights, visit famous landmarks, experience the city, shop for Christmas gifts, and — the cherry on top — watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
After reading some tips online, I knew we inevitably had to wake up pretty early in order to get a good spot along the parade route. It began up on 77th Street and Central Park West where there was a festival the night before as the giant balloons were blown up. We attempted to stop by there at around 6:00pm (the festival was 3:00pm to 10:00pm) and I can only compare it to “fireworks night” in Vancouver. There were easily a million people lining up to get a glimpse at the balloons that were inflated and held under netting. We walked around for a bit but eventually retired to our hotel to rest up for the big day and the main event.
Leaving our room at 6:00am on Thanksgiving morning we got to the corner of 42nd Street and 6th Avenue at around 6:20am and there was already a line of people along the curb with NYPD officers getting the roads clear and barriers setup. A woman at the front told us that her family arrived at 5:00am to get that coveted spot. We lucked out and ended up being right in the front row on 42nd Avenue, just around the corner from 6th Avenue where the parade came straight down from the park. Bryant Park was right across the street.
There were so many NYPD personnel that they almost seemed a part of the parade. We thoroughly enjoyed listening in on their conversations about the Police Academy, the tightness of their security vests, and how one should properly wear a scarf — especially when there were several captains in the area in full dress. They were diligent, in good spirits, and had a huge task to take on with the amount of attention the parade drew. Kudos to them for doing a fantastic job at keeping everyone safe.
42nd Street was open to traffic so cars were being waved through during breaks in the parade. Every few minutes we’d spot Kermit the Frog’s hand, Mickey Mouse’s hat, or Pikachu’s ears floating down 6th and traffic would be stopped again to let the parade flow on by. We were very pleased with our position however my only regret is not facing the parade head-on to see the banners that preceded each float. However, there’s so much going on overhead, you don’t necessarily even need a front-row view to enjoy the festivities.
If you’re going to do the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the future, I recommend the following:
Scope out your spot the day before to get an idea of where you would like to setup for the morning. The parade goes from 77th and Central Park West to Central Park South (59th Street) and turns down 6th Avenue, ending at Macy’s on 34th Street.
Bundle up! You’ll be outside for about 5 hours so be sure to dress accordingly.
If you do want those front-row views from the curb you will have to be out there before 6:00am.
Most restaurants are open following the parade but many shops (like Macy’s) will be closed for the holiday, opening in the morning for Black Fright specials.
The woman next to us was visiting from Baltimore and the little girls on the other side of us were just there to see Santa, who brought up the tail end of the whole procession. The family will love this free activity if you’re in New York for the holidays. Kids will call out their favourite characters, spot pop stars on floats, and hot chocolate in the part if the perfect treat post-parade. View the rest of my photos from the parade in my set on Flickr.
The Surrey City Centre Library kicks off the Festival of Trees this afternoon. Until December 19th, a selection of creative and beautifully decorated trees will be on display and the public is invited to stop by and vote for their favourite. When you vote, you also have the chance to win an e-reader!
The launch event is happening today from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and you can watch as decorations go up on each tree. Decorators are competing for $500 from Potters. There will also be hot chocolate, carols, stories, and more.
Every Thursday the library will have free Christmas programming until the end of the festival. Vote for your favourite tree, enjoy free entertainment, and check out the gigantic Lego Christmas tree constructed by Canadian Master Lego Builder Robin Sather.
The tour is supporting the band’s 4th studio album Battle Born, which features the single Runaways. Tickets are currently on sale for 32.75, $52.50, and $62.75 (plus FMF & service charges) for general admission floor seats and reserved stands — all ages. Pick them up through Live Nation online and the Rogers Wireless Box Office.
I also have a pair of tickets to give away for this show. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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Big, thunderous, rip-roaring trucks are coming to BC Place but they have a soft spot when they’re not twisting metal and crushing cars. The Maple Leaf Monster Jam Tour is coming to Vancouver on January 26, 2013 but they’re making a special appearing next week to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
The Maple Leaf Monster Jam Tour is challenging Vancouver to help “crush hunger” by filling up a car with non-perishable food items on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at BC Place. Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to meet Canada-based Monster Jam driver Barry Parkin, take photos with his 10,000lb. monster truck Western Renegade, and help those in need.
In appreciation, every person who donates five non-perishable food items or makes a $20 donation will receive one complimentary ticket voucher to the Maple Leaf Monster Jam Vancouver show on January 26th (tickets limited to the first 500 donors, first-come/first-served).
Recommended food items for donation include: high protein items such as canned fish or
poultry, meals in a can (hearty soups, stews and chili), natural peanut butter, whole wheat
pasta, pasta sauce, rice, beans, high fiber and non-sugar coated cereals. For every $1 donated, the Food Bank is able to purchase as much as $3 worth of food, maximizing the impact.
To make your donation and get your ticket to Monster Jam, stop by the Terry Fox Plaza at BC Place Stadium on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Follow Monster Jam on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about promotions and check out the show that will be coming to town in the new year.
