The 51st annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon returns to Global BC on Sunday, February 12, 2017 with an all new single-day format with moving stories, joyous celebrations, and performances by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, jammed into eight hours of entertainment.
Variety Show of Hearts Telethon
When: Sunday, February 12, 2017 9:30am to 5:30pm
Where: Tune into Global BC live from the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam on television and live streaming online.
British Columbians will be treated to an energetic line-up of engaging hosts from Global BC, Rock 101, CFOX World Famous, and CKNW AM 980, as well as live entertainment from Dallas Smith, Dan Mangan, and The Washboard Union to name a few.
The new one day format of this year’s Telethon is inspired by the changing landscape of philanthropy. The Show of Hearts will be more impactful, more efficient, and will reflect the core purpose of Variety – The Children’s Charity: To inspire donors to help all children who have special needs in BC and the Yukon to fulfill their potential, so they can focus on the important things – like being kids.
This past October, Variety BC kicked off the Telethon season with the first ever Variety Week, where Global BC’s audiences across British Columbia got to meet amazing kids like Johannes, Drake, Oliver, Ella and more, whose remarkable spirits inspired an overwhelming outpouring of support. Telethon will allow donors to witness the power of their contributions in action as we catch up with these families and introduce more incredible kids whose lives have been impacted by a Variety grant.
As Variety BC enters its 51st year, its humbling and awe-inspiring history provides them with the foundation needed to be bold and innovative, as they look forward with renewed enthusiasm and excitement for the next half century of helping families and children with special needs.
Ways to Give
Donate online, by phone 310-KIDS (5437) toll-free in BC, or by texting KIDS to 45678 to make an automatic $20 contribution.
Rebecca Bollwitt is a member of Variety BC’s Board of Directors and Miss604 is a proud partner of the Show of Hearts Telethon’s Social Lounge
Broadway Across Canada is thrilled to announce this year’s stunning season at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. The 2017-2018 season will open with Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, The Phantom of the Opera. Next up is the brand new production of the romantic and beloved classic, The Sound of Music and back by popular demand is the Grammy and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons, Jersey Boys. Rounding off the season is the true American dream story of Motown’s founder Barry Gordy, Motown the Musical.
Broadway Across Canada Shows 2017-2018
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA – July 11-23, 2017
Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, The Phantom of the Opera, will come to Vancouver as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is bigger and better than ever before. The beloved story and thrilling score – with songs like “Music of the Night”, “All I Ask Of You”, and “Masquerade” is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC – September 12-17, 2017
A brand new production of The Sound of Music, is the spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family. Featuring music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.
JERSEY BOYS – November 14-19, 2017
This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL – February 6–11, 2018
It began as one man’s story… became everyone’s music and is now Broadway’s musical. This is the true American dream story of Motown’s founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers; shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Featuring classic songs as “My Girl”, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, experience the story behind the music in the record-breaking smash hit.
Season Packages
Four show Season packages start at $185 and are available beginning today online or by phone at 1-866-542-7469.
Broadway Across Canada 2017-2018 Vancouver Season Subscribers receive exclusive perks, including: priority seating access, guaranteed prices, easy payment plans, guaranteed same seats locations for all season presentations, ticket exchange services, lost ticket replacement, online upgrades and NY ticketing services.
Follow Broadway Across Canada on Twitter and Facebook for more information about their shows coming to Vancouver in 2017-2018.
Through snow, ice, and the great salt shortage of 2017, Vancouverites are still up for having some fun! If you’re looking for things to do this weekend, check out the list below:
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Events that run for longer than three days in a row are highlighted in green.
Friday, January, 6, 2017
Opening Night of Canada on Screen at the Cinematheque
Ellis Hall – Soul Unlimited
Lights at Lafarge
Christmas Tree Chipping at UBC Botanical Garden
Saturday, January 7, 2017
City of Vancouver Tree Chipping Events
Tree Chipping Events in Langley & Surrey
Ellis Hall – Soul Unlimited
Nat Bailey Winter Farmers Market
Lights at Lafarge
Christmas Tree Chipping at UBC Botanical Garden
Sunday, January 8, 2017
No Pants SkyTrain Ride
VSO Kids’ Koncerts: The Firebird
Mount Pleasant Tree Chipping Fundraiser
City of Vancouver Tree Chipping Events
Tree Chipping Events in Langley & Surrey
Enchantment Theatre Company: The Firebird
Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market
Lights at Lafarge
Christmas Tree Chipping at UBC Botanical Garden
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Theatre, dance, circus, and a meal prepared on stage with take-home nibbles for the audience — this is the incredible spectacle that is Cuisine & Confessions!
Photo: Alexandre Galliez
Théâtre la Seizième is pleased to welcome back internationally-renowned, Montreal-based theatre company Les 7 Doigts (The 7 Fingers) for six performances of Cuisine & Confessions from Wednesday, January 25 to Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Vancouver Playhouse.
Cuisine & Confessions
When:January 25-28, 8:00pm; January 28 & 29, 2:00pm
Where: Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
Tickets: $45-$60 available online now
In this gigantic kitchen, nine acrobats unite to create the most delightful meal. Ingredients are thrown this way and that, dishrags become aerial ribbons, bodies fold and unfold in a haze of flour, and the utensils waltz from one hand to the next. Among all the breathtaking acrobatics, family recipes are shared along with childhood memories and other intimate moments.
Enter to Win
I have a pair of tickets to opening night, January 25, 2017 at 8:00pm, at the Vancouver Playhouse. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Cuisine & Confessions has additional dates in BC including January 21 in Vernon at the Vernon District Performing Arts Centre, and January 31 to February 1 in Nanaimo at the Port Theatre. Follow Théâtre la Seizième on Facebook and Twitter for more information about this show and others this season.
Update The winner is Alan!
Dine Out Vancouver, Canada’s biggest food and drink festival, returns January 20 to February 5, 2017.
The festival comes complete with a full 17-day schedule of delicious events that provide festivalgoers with unique culinary experiences to please their palate. These can include guided dining adventures, brunch crawls, cocktail masterclasses, wine debates, guest chef dinners, BC VQA wine and craft beer tastings, street food markets and more!
Dine Out Vancouver
Produced by Tourism Vancouver, Dine Out Vancouver Festival attracts more than 100,000 locals and visitors, as it takes over the city with 17 days of culinary events, prix fixe menus at 280-plus restaurants (at $20, $30 or $40 CAD price points).
More than 10 participating hotels will also be offering special hotel rates of $110 and $140 CAD, plus a selection of “Dine and Stay” packages.
Things to do at Dine Out in 2017
This is Dine Out Vancouver’s 15th anniversary and to celebrate, Tourism Vancouver has put together a list of what you can look forward to at Dine Out in 2017:
- Travelling to Dine Out from outside Vancouver? Book a flight with festival partner Air Canada to receive a 15% discount (available from anywhere in Canada and select US cities; see the website for details).
- Savour the exotic during the second edition of Dine Out’s World Chef Exchange, featuring celebrity chefs from London, Mexico City, New York/Boston, San Francisco and Galway – no passport required.
- Give back while fuelling up at the festival’s first-ever charity initiative, a partnership between United Way’s “Stop the Growl” program and Dine Out’s Chef Soup Experiment that will dish out soup to the public in exchange for a nominal donation. Watch for details coming soon.
- Play Dine Out Russian Roulette: Prix fixe menus available at $20, $30 and $40 price points present the perfect opportunity to try a restaurant you’ve never experienced – and be sure to ask for expert pairings of BC VQA wine, courtesy of the Wines of British Columbia.
- Hunker down for a long winter’s nap with Big Rock Brewery’s exclusive Dine Out beer. The English-style ale – packed with plum and chocolate tasting notes – will be available at select events, or you can purchase growlers online when buying tickets to certain events.
- Surprise your sweetheart with a lavish Amuse-Bouche hotel package that pairs overnight accommodation with luxe amenities and culinary enhancements. These exclusive packages went on sale November 28.
- Food truck-hop at Street Food City, featuring an array of the city’s best-loved street eats congregating at a new location – stay tuned for details.
- Get in the “spirit” by signing up for a cocktail masterclass led by globally award-winning bartender Lauren Mote. We’ll cheers to that!
- Tweet or ‘gram how you’ll give the gift of Dine Out using hashtags #DOVF and #MyDineOutStory, and you could win a restaurant gift card.
- Ride the buzz with a Vancouver Coffee Tour, taking place over three days and showcasing the best of the city’s underground coffee culture. A separate tour delves into the city’s best coffee and beer, for a double whammy pick-me-up.
- Fall in foodie love with the city’s distinct neighbourhoods on culinary jaunts that visit the best of Railtown, Granville Island, Main Street, Kitsilano, Commercial Drive and Gastown.
- Dine with the fishes at the Vancouver Aquarium’s brand-new Pop-Up Bistro.
- Reacquaint yourself with longstanding Dine Out events like Secret Supper Soiree and The Grape Debate – after all, you can’t beat the classics.
Stay tuned as participating DOVF restaurants & menus will be a announced on January 9, 2017, at which time reservations will also open up. Follow Dine Out Vancouver on Twitter and Instagram, using the tags #DOVF #MyDineOutStory.
