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BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR March 25–April 17, 2010 | Granville Island Stage The Boy Who Became a Hero This tour de force—featuring a pianist and one actor playing 18 characters—follows the trajectory of Billy Bishop’s career from ne’er-do-well cavalry officer to the nation’s most-decorated soldier. Both comic and dramatic, the myth of the daring WWI flying ace is told through story and song in one of the most popular musicals in the Canadian canon. Written and Composed By John Gray with Eric Peterson Starring Ryan Beil and Zachary Gray Directed by Sarah Rodgers Set Designer Kevin McAllister Lighting Designer Itai Erdal Stage Manager Marion Anderson Assistant Stage Manager Benjamin Cheung

This wonderfully satisfying movie—like its namesake—finds a beating heart beneath the starched white collar.

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MUSIC OF THE MASTERS Great Choral Music 8 pm Friday, September 24 Ryerson United Church Vancouver Chamber Choir Terence Dawson, piano John William Trotter, conductor The Vancouver Chamber Choir’s 40th anniversary season opens with a concert of music from some of the greatest choral masters of all time. From Palestrina, the greatest Italian Renaissance composer of sacred music, one of his most famous pieces - the Mass for Pope Marcellus. We mark the centennial of 20th century American great Samuel Barber with his signature choral work Reincarnations. Then conductor John William Trotter and the Choir are joined by pianist Terence Dawson for Béla Bartók’s poignant Slovak Folk Songs and a set of vivacious Gypsy Songs by Johannes Brahms. Giovanni P. da Palestrina - Missa Papae Marcelli Samuel Barber - Reincarnations Béla Bartók - Four Slovak Folk Songs Johannes Brahms - Zigeunerlieder (Gypsy Songs) Subscribe now by calling the Vancouver Chamber Choir office at 604-738-6822! Single tickets are available as of September 1, 2010 through Ticketmaster (604-280-3311 or www.ticketmaster.ca). For more information about the choir or for full details on our upcoming 2010-2011 concert season please visit www.vancouverchamberchoir.com or contact info@vancouverchamberchoir.com.

In an L.A. hotel room, Selleck says that if there is a secret to his success, it may be that he has never backed down from an intimidating challenge.

Women are anything but fluff in the films screening at this year’s Women in Film Festival.

New Rave Productions presents the 18th Annual Wellness Show, an annual trade show dedicated to living a more holistic lifestyle. This year featuring over 300 exhibitors. April 30, May 1 & 2, 2010. The Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place. Tix: General admission: $12.50, Seniors/Students: $10.00, Children 6 – 15: $5.00, and Children 5 and under: free. 3-Day Passes: $27.00. Available at the door or http://www.thewellnessshow.com.

Come aboard and join us for an evening to remember on the Queen of Diamonds watching the fireworks explode on Canada Day! Boarding begins at 7:30, and we will cruise the harbour until 11:30pm. Included in your ticket, you receive: -3 hour cruise along the beautiful Vancouver coastline -Gourmet appetizer buffet -One FREE drink -1 Raffle ticket -Chances to WIN awesome prizes -Memorable performances by Tonye Aganaba and special guests -And of course the fabulous firework display in English Bay! *All profits benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation* Pre-sale: $95.00 Door: $105.00 This event is 19+ Tickets available NOW through: www.VancouverCruises.com www.Clubzone.com http://www.clubzone.com/events/Vancouver/196817/Hearts-on-the-Harbour-Canada-day-Cruise-for-a-Cause For more information or to buy tickets in person please call: Bianca 604.537.1539 Katrina 778.866.7353 We look forward to seeing you there!

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We celebrate the 30th annual presentation of the National Conductors’ Symposium with a concert of choruses from choral masterworks. NCS is our flagship educational outreach program in which five talented conductors spend a week rehearsing the Choir and studying advanced techniques with Jon Washburn. As a finale, Jon Washburn and the five Symposium conductors present this concert of music from an all-star team of composers - Bach, Handel, Monteverdi, Mozart, Handel, Beethoven, Brahms, Wagner, Britten, Raminsh, Willan and Orff. Always one of the most intriguing concerts of the season. Tickets available at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.ca / 604-280-3311)

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Ten years ago today, the world was poised on the brink of a new millennium.

Michael Buble was a largely unknown baby-faced lounge singer, a Victoria songbird with the last name of Furtado was about to release her debut album Whoa, Nelly! and conductor Sergiu Comissiona was preparing to hand the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra baton to Bramwell Tovey.

On Dec. 31, 1999, no one knew that 10 years on, Vancouver would be preparing to welcome the world to its doorstep for the 2010 Winter Olympics, an event that through the Cultural Olympiad shines a spotlight on our stages as well as on our ski hills. That moment is fast approaching, and it seems we’re ready for our close-up.

The first decade of the 21st century has seen B.C.’s cultural scene take a grand leap forward as our innovative, talented artists have continued to flourish under the enthusiastic support of an increasingly sophisticated local audience, and are rising to international acclaim.
In Westcoast Life today, we look back at the individuals and moments that defined the decade in dance, pop and classical music, visual arts and theatre in B.C. You can read the stories here:

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Visual arts: http://bit.ly/6KjTrK

Dance: http://bit.ly/4oITIc

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Today we also applaud B.C.’s aboriginal artists, performers and writers now receiving recognition for their world-class work. In November, playwright Kevin Loring received the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama, for Where the Blood Mixes, and B.C.-based actress Tantoo Cardinal was on Wednesday named to the Order of Canada.

Over the past decade the work of aboriginal visual artists Susan Point, Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun and Brian Jungen has found a place in such institutions as the Smithsonian in Washington, DC, the National Gallery of Canada and London’s Tate Modern art gallery.

Ironically at a time of such achievement and recognition, anxieties are running high in the B.C. arts community, as it faces a bleak outlook in the wake of proposed cuts to provincial government funding that could cripple or obliterate many groups.

Through these tough times, the ongoing support of patrons, audiences and the media is more important than ever to our arts community.

Please join us in celebrating the decade that was, and in welcoming the decade to come as we continue to recognize the fine work of B.C. artists, to bring valuable critical evaluation to their endeavours, and to deliver news of innovation and change in the arts scene.

But most of all, join us simply in getting out there and experiencing the cultural riches that our community and our province have to offer.

Game Design Expo 2010 in Vancouver, BC will bring together game industry professionals, aspiring game designers, and game enthusiasts for talks, panels, and more. This annual event is presented by Vancouver Film School’s one-year Game Design program, and will feature guest speakers and panels with the leading minds in game design and development, representing some of the industry’s top companies. The weekend also includes a free, public Open House for VFS’s Game Design program and recruitment opportunities. April 10-11, 2010. Find out more at gamedesignexpo.com.