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Welcome to another issue of the Georgia Straight.
This week, the Straight's online and print editions feature the new generation of musicians helping to reinvigorate the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra; plus an expanded healthy living section, places for Mother's Day brunch, and industrial-rock juggernaut Rammstein.
Don't forget to check out Straight.com for daily news and views on everything Vancouver.
The new face of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Concertmaster Dale Barltrop, violinist Jennie Press, and flutist Nadia Kyne are part of a bright young crop of musicians who have recently joined the VSO.
/ Arts
Get on the path to healthy living
Our expanded health section focuses on workplace depression, lifelong baldness, nutritious food, kayaking along marine trails, and the dismantling of school playgrounds.
/ Lifestyle
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair favours peace with Iran and says sanctions are working
Mulcair also says that he opposes Israel's policy of creating settlements in the occupied territories.
/ News
This year, Mother's Day deserves a tasty new brunch
Mother's Day makes me think of buffet brunch at a fancy hotel, even though I've never been taken to one-at my own insistence.
/ Dining
Rammstein's just a hunk of burning love
Industrial-rock juggernaut Rammstein wants to get intimate with fans, but only after setting them on fire.
/ Music
Johnny Depp is undead and lovin' it in Dark Shadows
Having played an assortment of unusual characters in his lengthy working relationship with director Tim Burton, the idea of playing a vampire seemed to make sense to the actor.
/ Movies
Things to do
| Music | Great Lake Swimmers Commodore Ballroom |
MAY 11 |
| Et Cetera | EPIC 2012 Vancouver Convention Centre |
MAY 11-13 |
| Movies | Journey to the Flames: 11 Years of Burning Man Denman Cinemas |
MAY 11 |
| Theatre | Rock of Ages The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts |
To MAY 13 |
| Dance | Bliss Queen Elizabeth Theatre |
MAY 10-12 |
Comment of the Week
Re: "Downtown Eastside restaurants respond to antipoverty activists"
It's true that many residents of the DTES have an incredibly difficult life that many more fortunate people could not even imagine, but its also true that by introducing new coffee shops, cafes, restaurants or what have you to an area that have been badly neglected, it will have a net positive effect on the entire community. While some people in need will now have access to some lower cost food, such as Save on Meats are providing, others will benefit from the improved safety in the neighbourhood that only a vibrant and busy area can offer. The boarded up, neglected and abandoned buildings are of no benefit to anyone and a breeding ground for both drugdealers and vermin such as rats, another public concern. [read story]
> Submitted by Robert Simpkins, 2012-05-03 13:11
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler has shoulder surgery; out six months
