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Pina 3D: a collection of clips from the dance film tribute to Pina Bausch

Pina 3D: a collection of clips from the dance film tribute to Pina Bausch

By Craig Takeuchi | February 7, 2012
If you haven't had a chance to catch Pina 3D, I'd highly recommending watching it on theatre screens, rather than at home, if you're able to.
The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Nina Arsenault’s The Silicone Diaries

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Nina Arsenault’s The Silicone Diaries

By Staff | February 7, 2012
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre presents this one-woman show at The Cultch, which tracks a person’s eight-year transformation from awkward man to bombshell.

Arts fun fact of the day: Dana Gingras choreographed Arcade Fire's haunting "Sprawl II" vid

By Janet Smith | February 3, 2012
CBSC upholds Krista Erickson's right to be an obnoxious twit

CBSC upholds Krista Erickson's right to be an obnoxious twit

By Jessica Werb | February 3, 2012
The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council has concluded that the Sun News Network anchor's aggressive interview with dance icon Margie Gillis was acceptable.
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The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors the World Community Film Festival

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors the World Community Film Festival

By Staff | February 3, 2012
B.C.’s largest social justice film festival features more than 35 documentaries and runs from February 10 to 12 at Langara College.
CIBC LunarFest opening offers insights into Taiwanese art and Canadian history

CIBC LunarFest opening offers insights into Taiwanese art and Canadian history

By Charlie Smith | February 2, 2012
The director-general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Michael Tseng, was among the celebrants, along with artist Pai Jung-cheng.
The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Entity—a DanceHouse presentation by Wayne McGregor | Random Dance

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Entity—a DanceHouse presentation by Wayne McGregor | Random Dance

By Staff | February 2, 2012
The UK choreographer brings his boundary-pushing, category-defying work to the Vancouver Playhouse for two performances.
The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Antonin Dvořák’s Rusalka

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Antonin Dvořák’s Rusalka

By Staff | February 2, 2012
UBC Opera present the Czech composer’s most popular opera, which is based on the story of The Little Mermaid.
The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors the 15th annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors the 15th annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival

By Staff | February 1, 2012
From an icy journey on Swiss boarders, to a solo kayak expedition around a sub-Antarctic island, films at VIMFF are sure to give you an adrenaline rush.
Vancouver City Hall dances to African beats for Black History Month

Vancouver City Hall dances to African beats for Black History Month

By Craig Takeuchi | January 31, 2012
The third floor council chamber of Vancouver City Hall was primed to kick off Black History Month with a full house.
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The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Andrea Božic: After Trio A + Beginning

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Andrea BoĹľic: After Trio A + Beginning

By Staff | January 31, 2012
The Dance Centre and the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival present a double bill by the Amsterdam-based choreographer.
The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Chelsea Hotel—featuring the songs of Leonard Cohen

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Chelsea Hotel—featuring the songs of Leonard Cohen

By Staff | January 31, 2012
Music by the Canadian singer-songwriter has inspired a performance that combines music, theatre, and dance at the Firehall Arts Centre.
The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors The 605 Collective’s New Animal at The Cultch

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors The 605 Collective’s New Animal at The Cultch

By Staff | January 31, 2012
Five dancers from the Vancouver-based dance troupe perform choreography by Dana Gingras.
The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Traces produced by Théâtre la Seizième

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Traces produced by Théâtre la Seizième

By Staff | January 30, 2012
This multidisciplinary and interactive play in French with English surtitles explores the space between reality and fiction.
The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Dances for a Small Stage 25

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Dances for a Small Stage 25

By Staff | January 30, 2012
Local choreographers dance around the theme of “Grimm’s Fairy Tales” at the 25th installment of Dances for a Small Stage, presented as part of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival.