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Pre-Sale Code for Kinky Boots in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesBroadway Across Canada presents Kinky Boots at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, February 7th to 12th, 2017. It’s Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you […]

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Win Cards from the JustGreet Holiday Collection

Comments 62 by Rebecca Bollwitt

62sharesIt’s the time of year when I sit down with my favourite fine-tipped Sharpie and repeatedly shout out “zip code?” to my husband across the room. I love writing Christmas cards and sending a bit of holiday cheer to our relatives and friends across borders. This year, we’re sending some local cards from Vancouver-based greeting […]

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Joyful Post at Harbour Centre and The Vancouver Lookout

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesThis Christmas, Harbour Centre and the Vancouver Lookout, in partnership with The Kettle Society, are inviting Vancouverites to make A Joyful Post to support people living with mental illness. Joyful Post at Harbour Centre and The Vancouver Lookout Where: Harbour Centre lobby (555 W Hastings, Vancouver) When: Monday to Friday through December 24th 11:00am to […]

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Lumiere Festival of Light in the West End

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareLumiere returns to Vancouver’s West End this Saturday, presenting a free community event inspired by light and artistic expression. Morton Park and Jim Deva Plaza will come alive with a series of light art installations, performances and community building initiatives. Lumiere Festival of Light Where: Jim Deva Plaza (Davie at Bute), Morton Park (Denman at […]

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Goh Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Win Tickets

Comments 131 by Rebecca Bollwitt

132sharesReturning for its 8th holiday season, prestigious local dance organization Goh Ballet presents The Nutcracker at The Centre. Since premiering in 2009, the production of this masterpiece has given tens of thousands of audience members the opportunity to be swept away by this world-famous Christmas story. Goh Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Where: The Centre (777 […]

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Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge: Win a Family Pack of Tickets

Comments 258 by Rebecca Bollwitt

258sharesUp in the crisp North Shore mountain air, with the aroma of evergreens and a rushing river below, the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is lit up with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights for the 11th year of Canyon Lights. Featuring the world’s tallest living Christmas tree — a 250 year old Douglas-fir at 153 […]

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Realwheels Theatre Presents CREEPS

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesJoin Realwheels Theatre for an evening of savage wit and uncompromising truth-telling as they present CREEPS, the award-winning dark comedy by David E. Freeman that changed Canadian theatre forever. CREEPS will give audiences a rare glimpse into the lived experience of disability, filtered through a 1970’s lens. Featuring a truly mixed-ability cast, seven professional actors […]

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Things to do on Grouse, Cypress and Seymour This Winter

by Rebecca Bollwitt

1share We are so fortunate to have three amazing alpine destinations so close to Vancouver, with each coming alive in the winter time. The beauty of having these mountains in our own backyard is that we can easily drive up for some fun, but even if it’s not snowing on the roads, it’s important to […]

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Win Tickets to disPLACE: Refugee Stories in Their Own Words

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

3sharesIs any sacrifice too great to protect your family? This is a question audience members are left with after seeing disPLACE: Refugee Stories in Their Own Words, a brand new original theatre production that shares the real-life experiences of refugees to Canada. A diverse cast of actors, each transforming into multiple characters, weave together an […]

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Robson Square Ice Rink Hours 2016-2017

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

7sharesThe Robson Square ice rink opens for the season on December 1st, providing affordable family fun in Downtown Vancouver throughout the holidays and beyond. Skating is free with your own skates, otherwise rentals are available. The rink also features a concession stand with snacks and warm drinks. This year Vancouver’s 50th foot Christmas tree will […]

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