Caravan World Rhythms presents the electrifying, international dance sensation Che Malambo on April 11th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. Combining the lightning-fast footwork of Riverdance with the smouldering intensity of flamenco and tango, Che Malambo will storm the stage this spring with a breathtaking new program.
Che Malambo Photo Credit Diane Smithers
Caravan World Rhythms Presents Che Malambo
Hailed by critics for their “power and passion” and “mind-blowing” performances, Che Malambo promise to allure audiences with pulsating rhythms, magnetic physicality, and a delicious hint of danger.
When: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 8:00pm Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (650 Hamilton St) Tickets: Available now for $28 – $72 (plus applicable fees) at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre box office, by calling 1-877-840-0457 or online via TicketsTonight.
Celebrated for their strength, sensuality, and speed, Che Malambo’s 14 dancers display their hypnotic rhythms and technical prowess with humour and confidence. Night after night, they create an edge-of-the-seat experience showcasing the inherent precision in every member of this highly skilled ensemble.
Founded by renowned French dancer and choreographer Gilles Brinas, Che Malambo has been delighting audiences around the world since 2007. Captivated by the gaucho (South American cowboy) tradition, Brinas’ interest took him to the Pampas region of Argentina to study the signature gaucho dance style, Malambo. Originally a form of competitive duel between 17th century gauchos, Malambo evolved to include zapateo.
The zapateo style is characterized by its breakneck footwork inspired by the galloping of horse hooves. Its rhythms are drawn from the traditional Argentine bombos, and its bravado is summoned with the same boldness as the gaucho tossing its whirling boleadoras (percussive lasso). Inspired by the theatrical dynamism of this art form, Brinas created Che Malambo to share it with the world.
Win a Date Night Prize Pack for Valentine’s Day
I have the opportunity to give away an amazing prize pack (valued at $600!) that you can surprise your special someone with this Valentine’s Day.
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, February 8, 2018 – just in time for Valentine’s Day!
This morning the Vancouver Aquarium sent out a special message from their President & CEO John Nightingale, which I received by email. “I want you to be among the first to know that we will continue our commitment to ocean conservation, including through expanded public engagement, but we will do so without the display of whales or dolphins at the Vancouver Aquarium.”
The message was clear and it’s been pouring across social media since its release within this last hour. Here is more from the Vancouver Aquarium’s own blog post:
Despite independent polling, year over year, that clearly shows overwhelming support for our cetacean program, we have made the difficult decision to no longer display cetaceans at Vancouver Aquarium, with the exception of doing what is best for Helen and any need to use the Aquarium for the temporary accommodation of a rescued cetacean. Moving forward, we will focus on raising awareness of the many ocean issues impacting other vulnerable marine animals.
Helen is the Pacific white-sided dolphin who is the only cetacean currently living at the Aquarium.
Believed to be in her early 30s, Helen is considered a senior-aged dolphin. She arrived at the Aquarium in 2005 after her rescue and rehabilitation from entanglement in a fishing net in Japan. After many years in professional care and with only partial flippers, Helen is not a candidate for release. However, dolphins are a social species so finding companionship for her is paramount. Unfortunately, decisions about her future are complicated, with options limited at this time by her age, Vancouver Park Board legislation, the outcome of court challenges and the long processes of obtaining international permits.
The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre — the only marine mammal hospital of its kind in Canada — will continue to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need, including whales or dolphins.
Theatre, a motorcycle show, a hockey classic, and a massive food festival are just some of the events and activities to enjoy in Metro Vancouver this weekend.
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Events that run for longer than three days in a row are highlighted in green.
Once again this year you can send a CandyGram to a special someone while supporting a great local cause. A Loving Spoonful CandyGrams are now available to order for Valentine’s Day, with proceeds going directly to assisting those living with HIV/AIDS in Vancouver.
Send a CandyGram with A Loving Spoonful
All CandyGrams include: A special edition card with a unique message, two Purdy’s Chocolates, postage, and exciting gifts. Order online now, they’ll mail it for you anywhere in Canada:
For Eastern Canada order by February 5, 2018
For Western Canada order by February 6, 2018
For Metro Vancouver order by February 8, 2018
A Loving Spoonful is a volunteer-driven, non-partisan society that provides free, nutritious meals to people living with HIV/AIDS in Greater Vancouver. Each year, A Loving Spoonful’s volunteers deliver over 100,000 meals to those in need, and with very little government funding, they rely on the generosity of the community.
Follow A Loving Spoonful on Facebook and Twitter (tag: #candygram) for more information.
In honour of its 10th anniversary, Zee Zee Theatre proudly presents the remount of its heartrending masterwork My Funny Valentine at The Dance Centre. Hailed as “exceptionally beautiful” (Vancouver Courier), this three-time Jessie-nominated one-man show was created in response to the tragic 2008 murder of Lawrence King, a 15-year-old shot by his male classmate after asking him to be his valentine. In a series of profoundly moving monologues, Vancouver actor Conor Wylie will take audiences through the minds of those caught in the aftermath of an unspeakable hate crime.
Conor Wylie. Photo by Dahlia Katz.
Zee Zee Theatre Presents My Funny Valentine
Where: The Dance Centre (677 Davie Street, Vancouver) When: February 7 to 18, 2018 Tickets:Available online now for $27 to $32. 2-for-1 Preview on February 7th at 8:00pm. Contains Coarse Language.
The murder of Lawrence King is widely acknowledged as one of the most prominent gay hate crimes since the 1998 killing of Matthew Shepard. Brandon McInerney was just 14 years old when he shot and killed King in their Oxnard, California junior high school on February 12, 2008. King reportedly asked McInerney to be his Valentine in the days leading up to the incident. King passed away two days later – on Valentine’s Day.
Penned by award-winning Vancouver playwright Dave Deveau, My Funny Valentine was written in the form of several monologues to be heard in the voices of teachers, students, parents, and community members who find themselves caught in the orbit of King’s death. Each one offers poignant and probing reflections on the hate crime, collectively forming a nuanced and diverse tapestry of a community in mourning.
Following its 2011 premiere, My Funny Valentine was honoured with the Sydney Risk Prize for Outstanding Original Script by an Emerging Playwright. Its European debut garnered it a nomination for Ireland’s prestigious Oscar Wilde Award for ‘Best Writing.
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I have a pair of tickets to give away for opening night of My Funny Valentine on February 8th. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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