Some people have rules about the playoffs around here. If the Canucks are out, they cheer for the next Canadian team left in the running (although usually there’s an exception for the Maple Leafs). With the Canucks representing Canada’s teams in the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff run, will the rest of the country sport blue, green, and white?
Globe and Mail columnist Stephen Brunt created a video essay at the tail end of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics that burst with emotion and pride for our nation. Recently, he’s done another for Sportsnet called: “Canada’s Team?”
Read more opinions about being “Canada’s Team” in this article, “Dear Canada“, published in the Vancouver Sun last week.
To us, a stroll in Stanley Park isn’t just for exploring or venturing down familiar paths. It’s a chance to unwind among the falling raindrops and breathe in the fresh evergreen air.
Taking the Bridle, Tatlow, Lake, and Cathedral trails, we wandered around for hours hoping that the stresses of the week would crumble away like the bark mulch under our feet.
I’ve been going on walks in Stanley Park my entire life and when John moved here in 2005, we created a bit of a tradition. Sometimes we bring friends along, but more often than not, it’s just the two of us on the path (occasionally with a camera).
I didn’t take many photos but I wanted to capture how green everything was. With the windstorm a few years ago toppling hundreds of trees, there’s been much more light shed on the forest floor allowing the underbrush to flourish. We may curse rainy days in Vancouver but it’s because of them our sunny days are so glorious.
Panoramic photos of Vancouver are always interesting to view as our city’s setting and scenery never fails to impress. Today at today at Northern Voice, John Biehler revealed a gigapixel photo (a panoramic image using the GigaPan Epic instrument) that he shot yesterday from British Properties in West Vancouver.
Hover your mouse over the image to zoome and scroll, it has amazing clarity and depth. You can spot cars on the Lions Gate, a Helijet mid-air and even a BC Ferry in English Bay. John says this image is 340 megapixels.
For a slightly lower-tech view, check out a really neat series by the Vancouver Archives with historic archive panoramic photos of Vancouver.
Beginning today I will be highlighting what’s going on in theatres across Vancouver—from the Firehall Arts Centre to the Vancity Theatre to small, unknown studios on Main Street. Though I will be covering large productions taking place in large theatres, I hope to mainly give exposure to independent productions and their work. Focusing more on previews than reviews, I’ll be writing more about the people and the process than the finished product, and more on what‘s inspiring than what I think is flawed.
This week, I’d like to point your attention to BEUTFL PRBLMS, a new original work inspired by the famous 1997 chess game between world champion Garry Kasparov and the IBM computer Deep Blue, opening this Friday at the Roundhouse Community Centre. This production has been five years in the making and unique about this piece is that it’s truly been a collaborative effort.
Radix Theatre took part of a creative residency at the Roundhouse Community Centre and lead four public workshops to development of a volunteer supporting chorus comprised of community members. These chorus members will support a core cast of four in an interdisciplinary piece of theatre, including live music, video images, and much more. It’s looks crazy. Check out the picture.
Source: Radix Theatre
BEUTFL PRBLMS opens Friday, May 13, and runs through until Saturday, May 21 at 8:00pm nightly (NO SHOWS May 15 & 16) There will also be two matinees May 14th and 21st, at 4:00pm. Tickets are available now for $10 – $25 through www.radixtheatre.org, by calling 604-254-0707, or at the door. All shows take place at The Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, in Yaletown.
This feature was written exclusively for Miss604 by actor, writer, and producer, Michelle Kim. Read all posts contributed by Michelle for Miss604.com and follow her on Twitter @miju.
As a part of the continuing celebrations for Vancouver’s 125th anniversary, Summer Live will showcase the best of BC entertainment with a free 3-day concert series in Stanley Park this July.
Said the Whale, Mother Mother, Dan Mangan, We Are the City. Photo credit: John Bollwitt
This afternoon participating artists were announced and the line-up is certainly impressive – the zero dollar price tag almost seems unreal. Confirmed acts so far include Mother Mother, Dan Mangan, Said the Whale, We Are the City, Hannah Georgas, Dal Richards, The New Pornographers, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Kyprios, and many more.
There will also be a beer garden courtesy of Stanley Park Brewery and water stations around the site (bottled water will not be sold at the event so bring your own bottle).
