Shadi Elien

Photos: Kwantlen fashion grads showcase style and talent at The Show

By Shadi Elien | April 6, 2011

Fashion took centre stage on Tuesday as the graduating class of Kwantlen Polytechnic University fashion program showcased their final collections in The Show.

Presale info and chance to win tickets for Ke$ha at Rogers Arena

By Shadi Elien | April 6, 2011

Vancouver is about to get a little sleazier. The Georgia Straight will be presenting American pop singer-songwriter Kesha Rose Sebert, better known to the rest of you as Ke$ha on September 9 at Rogers Arena.

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Win tickets to see Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers at the Centre for Performing Arts

By Shadi Elien | March 28, 2011

The Georgia Straight will be presenting actor, comedian, author, playwright, producer, and musician Steve Martin at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts on July 26.

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Biutiful movie review contest winners

By Shadi Elien | March 24, 2011

People are always asking us here at the Straight how they can get their work published, become adored by millions, and start basking in the massive money stream headed their way.

The Georgia Straight presents Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings at Malkin Bowl

By Shadi Elien | March 21, 2011

The Georgia Straight will be presenting the sizzling soul and funk band Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings at Malkin Bowl on May 27.

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Photos and video: Cavalia's 49 horses arrive in Vancouver

By Shadi Elien | March 18, 2011

Cavalia, a splendid multimedia and multidisciplinary production created by Normand Latourelle, one of the cofounders of Canada’s Cirque du Soleil, opens in Vancouver on March 22, under the White Big Top.

The Georgia Straight presents KT Tunstall at Venue

By Shadi Elien | March 14, 2011

The Georgia Straight will be presenting multi-platinum, singer-songwriter KT Tunstall at Venue on May 6.

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Win a pair of tickets to the soldout Two Door Cinema Club show at Venue in April

By Shadi Elien | March 10, 2011

The Northern Ireland pop-rock trio will showcase tunes from its debut album Tourist History.

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Win tickets to the sold-out Pixies show in Vancouver in May

By Shadi Elien | March 10, 2011

The Georgia Straight will presenting American alt-rock legends the Pixies at the Orpheum Theatre on May 3 and 4.

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The Georgia Straight presents Foster The People at Venue

By Shadi Elien | March 1, 2011

The Georgia Straight will be presenting the handsome trio from Los Angeles, Foster the People, at Venue on May 31.

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The Georgia Straight presents the Black Keys at Deer Lake Park

By Shadi Elien | February 22, 2011

The Georgia Straight will be presenting a couple of unassuming white boys out of Ohio—better known to all of you as blues-rockers the Black Keys—at Deer Lake Park on June 27.

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Presale info and chance to win tickets for The Greenhornes at Venue

By Shadi Elien | February 21, 2011

The Georgia Straight will present garage-rockers hailing from Cincinnati, The Greenhornes at Venue on May 17.

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The Georgia Straight present the Airborne Toxic Event at Venue

By Shadi Elien | February 21, 2011

The Georgia Straight will present Australia's hard rockers Airborne Toxic Event at Venue on June 7.

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Presale info and chance to win tickets for Bruno Mars and Janelle MonÃ¡e at Rogers Arena

Presale info and chance to win tickets for Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe at Rogers Arena

By Shadi Elien | February 18, 2011

Alright kids, we have some exciting updates for this Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe concert announcement.

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The Georgia Straight presents Scala & Kolacny Brothers Choir at the Commodore

By Shadi Elien | February 17, 2011

The Georgia Straight will present the all-female Belgian rock choir Scala & Kolacny Brothers Choir at the Commodore on April 7.

The Georgia Straight presents Bruno Mars and Janelle MonÃ¡e at Rogers Arena

The Georgia Straight presents Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe at Rogers Arena

By Shadi Elien | February 16, 2011

The Georgia Straight will present Peter Gene Hernandez, better known to all of you as the Grammy award-winning artist Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe at Rogers Arena on June 3.

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Straight Series: Mother Mother in concert at the Vogue and Commodore

By Shadi Elien | February 15, 2011

The Georgia Straight is on a mission to bring you some of the best artists out there, and as part of Straight Series, we're excited to present Vancouver-based Mother Mother on May 4th at the Vogue Theatre and May 5th at the Commodore.

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The Georgia Straight presents the Raveonettes at Venue

By Shadi Elien | February 14, 2011

The Georgia Straight will present Danish-bred, American-based alternative rock duo The Raveonettes at Venue on May 14.

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The Georgia Straight presents Brett Dennen in Vancouver

By Shadi Elien | February 8, 2011

The Georgia Straight-sponsored show will take place at the Vogue Theatre on June 13.

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The Georgia Straight presents Klaxons in Vancouver

By Shadi Elien | February 1, 2011

Live Nation has just announced that the Georgia Straight will present British alternative rockers Klaxons at the Venue on April 8.

The Georgia Straight presents Tokyo Police Club in Vancouver

By Shadi Elien | January 31, 2011

Live Nation has just announced that the Georgia Straight will present Canadian indie-rockers Tokyo Police Club at the Commodore on April 23.

Video: Up close and personal at the Taboo Naughty But Nice sex show in Vancouver

By Shadi Elien | January 14, 2011

The trade show features over 150 vendors, and whether you're in the market for a new vibrator or just want to take a seminar on anal play, you're in good hands.

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Nine Vancouver Island arts, heritage, and language projects gain federal funding

By Shadi Elien | January 14, 2011

The federal government will fund nine arts, heritage, and official languages projects in Victoria and Nanaimo.

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Video: Opening night gala of SweaterLodge Unlatched at the Museum of Vancouver

By Shadi Elien | January 13, 2011

The Museum of Vancouver was glowing orange last night with the opening night gala for SweaterLodge Unlatched, a new exhibition running now until May 1.

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One Week Job documentary filmmakers aspire to inspire

By Shadi Elien | January 13, 2011

“It doesn’t matter what you do, just make sure it’s something you’re passionate about." Those are the words of Sean Aiken’s father and what propelled him to set out on a challenge unlike any other.

Heritage Minister James Moore discusses investing in film and television industry in Vancouver

By Shadi Elien | January 11, 2011

In order to ensure that Canadian arts and culture sector is “not left behind”, more emphasis needs to be placed on a partnership between the government and the private sector, according to Heritage Minister James Moore.

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New Yearâ��s Day flash mob slated to accompany marriage proposal at Vancouver airport

New Year’s Day flash mob slated to accompany marriage proposal at Vancouver airport

By Shadi Elien | December 29, 2010

The flash mob will consist of Bollywood dancers, Filipino singers, and Nigerian performers.

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2010 Year in Review: Pinching the powerful

By Charlie Smith, Martin Dunphy, Miranda Nelson, Shadi Elien, and Travis Lupick | December 23, 2010

Many politicians will want to forget 2010, which has been the year that some received their just desserts.

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UBC study finds beautiful people make better first impressions

By Shadi Elien | December 21, 2010

If you think the person is beautiful, you pay closer attention when identifying their personality traits, according to a new University of British Columbia study.

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U.S. Congress votes to repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

By Shadi Elien | December 18, 2010

The United States senate voted today (December 18) in support of gay rights and repealed the ban on openly gay men and women serving in the military.

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Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson end their two-year marriage

By Shadi Elien | December 14, 2010

According to several celebrity gossip sites, actress Scarlett Johansson and her Canadian hubby Ryan Reynolds have called it quits after two years of marriage.

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Bill to end federal income support for incarcerated seniors passed by Canadian Senate

By Shadi Elien | December 14, 2010

The Harper government introduced the legislation in June after news that serial killer Clifford Olson was receiving more that $1,100 a month in federal benefits.

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Pivot Legal Society lawyer calls Sister Watch a â��Band-Aidâ��Â� solution

Pivot Legal Society lawyer calls Sister Watch a “Band-Aid” solution

By Shadi Elien | December 8, 2010

A lawyer who works closely with the women of the Downtown Eastside says the city’s new Sister Watch program is simply a “Band-Aid” solution to larger systemic issues.

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Annual December Montreal Massacre memorial aims to bring awareness to violence against women

By Shadi Elien | December 2, 2010

An “overwhelming feeling of contempt” towards women continues to foster violent behaviour in society today, according to Van Le, a collective member of Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter.

On the hunt for Grinderman's Nick Cave

By Shadi Elien | November 26, 2010

The past 24 hours have been a whirlwind of roller-coaster emotions and high-class debauchery as we maneuvered our way through this fine city of ours in search of only one thing.

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International Guitar Night brings performers from around the world to Vancouver

By Shadi Elien | November 26, 2010

Tonight’s show will feature Clive Carroll, a steel string guitarist from England; Alexandre Gismonti, son of legendary Brazilian guitarist Egberto Gismonti; and Italian steel string guitarist Pino Foastiere.

Polyamory threatened by B.C. polygamy case

By Shadi Elien | November 25, 2010

The attorneys general of Canada and B.C. want to “criminalize loving families”, according to Canadian Polyamory Advocacy Association director John Ince.

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Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive"

By Shadi Elien | November 17, 2010

When People magazine decided to pick homegrown hottie Ryan Reynolds as this year's "Sexiest Man Alive", we need to take a moment and relish the job well done by Canada.

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Whistler and Sun Peaks opening this weekend

By Shadi Elien | November 16, 2010

Have you been anxiously waiting the opening of the first ski hill? Doing the countdown of days before you can rip it down your favourite mountain?

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff to blame for Afghanistan mission extension, activist says

By Shadi Elien | November 9, 2010

The Stephen Harper government’s decision to keep a significant number of troops in Afghanistan past the scheduled July 2011 pullout didn’t come as a surprise to Canadian Peace Alliance cochair Derrick O’Keefe.

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An adults-only guide to Halloween in Vancouver

By Shadi Elien | October 29, 2010

Some people might try and tell you that tricks are for kids but we know how much more fun they can be as adults, too.

Two convicted in Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case

By Shadi Elien | October 28, 2010

The man who claimed to “know the truth" about Anna Nicole Smith has been convicted in a drug conspiracy case surrounding the reality TV star and Playboy model’s death.

Your guide to Halloween fun in Vancouver

By Shadi Elien | October 27, 2010

With Halloween just around the corner, the ghouls and goblins are itching to get out and play. Thankfully there is no shortage of spooky things to do in and around the Lower Mainland this week.

Yale University fraternity says sorry for rape chant of "No means yes"

By Shadi Elien | October 15, 2010

Advocating rape has found its way on to the list of misogynistic practices featured in the pledging process for joining a Yale University fraternity.

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Women in View tackle sexism in the media with SexMoneyMedia

By Shadi Elien | October 13, 2010

When Rina Fraticelli took a closer look at the makeup of the Canadian media landscape, she was shocked to see the lack of women being represented in positions of power.