Georgia Straight Issue 2179

Sep 24, 2009

Arts

Black Comedy and The Marriage Proposal make a riotous double bill

Words become pictures in art shows around Vancouver

Ballet B.C's Emily Molnar choreographing a new identity

Comedy meets hip-hop in Reggie Watts's musical meld

Busy Canadian Tenors to sing for African town at Voices for Bulembu Benefit Concert

Ballet B.C.'s books are balanced, says new executive director Jay Rankin

2010 Legacies Now arts funding on hold

Vancouver International Fringe Fest announces Pick of the Fringe

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra opens season with a bang with Israeli violinist Shlomo Mintz

A Little Nightmare Music at the Kay Meek Centre combines comedy and classical music

Vibrant Vancouver cityscapes at the Omega Gallery's Streets + Scenes exhibit

New acts added to 2010 Cultural Olympiad

The best of Vancouver's Global Comedy Fest

Exchanges: Montreal-Vancouver shows at the Scotiabank Dance Centre

Blogs

Medical error is a lot more dangerous than homeopathy

Vander Zalm’s views on multiculturalism offend anti-HST Indo-Canadians

New York Times discovers skinny-dipping on Galiano Island

Def Leppard coming to Vancouver in October

Bitter and bewildered: The sad plight of the disillusioned left-wing Canadian voter

B.C. government report on socioeconomic impact of the arts removed from arts ministry Web site

Developers spin City of Vancouver’s open data into maps and VanTrash

Casey Printers returns to B.C. Lions' den

U.S. Federal Communications Commission takes stand for Net neutrality

First-ever Vancouver Chinese Cultural Festival set for October

Why Canada is about to fall further behind the U.S. on tech policy

Simon Fraser University to start playing in NCAA Division II in 2010

Dan Mangan wins XM Verge award

Video: Introducing the Best of Vancouver 2009

Time running out for Johnny Carline's incinerator plan for Metro Vancouver

New Editors video: "Papillon"

Pearl Jam's new album, Backspacer, can be played in Rock Band video games

Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff says he wouldn't scrap the HST

Canada submits J'ai tué ma mí¨re for best foreign language film Oscar nominations

Twilight: New Moon soundtrack finalized

Vancouver International Film Festival: print catalogue versus electronic listings?

MySpace enables two-way status syndication with Twitter

City & Culture

Eugene Anthony Knight shot dead by Vancouver police after refusing to drop knife

Saul Arbess and Larry Kazdan: Restore Canada as peace leader

Vancouver board of variance turns on Ray Tomlin

David Suzuki: More science needed on effects of genetically modifying food crops

Union of B.C. Municipalities resolution could turn off U.S. cash taps for Vancouver elections

Cameron MacDonald: In search of the endangered Vancouver Island marmot

Patrick Condon highlights cost of Broadway transit

Mary McNeil supports B.C. Hydro buying a luxury box at GM Place for Olympic hockey

Jenny Kwan draws legislature's attention to death of Curtis Brick

Get mad as hell and stand up to Gordon Campbell’s party

Vancouver sports lore thrives on pads, pucks, and punches

Tim Louis: How to prepare yourself for an ICBC medical examination

Sheila Bouman wins North Vancouver school board by-election

Amanda Eyolfson: Let's hope U-Pass issue gets resolved soon for all students

NDP nominates Komagata Maru activist Jasbir Sandhu in Surrey North

Vancouver development-permit board will deal with English Bay bistro

Gwynne Dyer: Former president Manuel Zelaya plays politics in Honduras

Yanks don’t need to be told what’s good for them

Gwynne Dyer: Why Obama cancelled plans for ballistic missile defence in Poland

Alvin Singh: Vancouver politicians must unite to fight B.C. Liberals' attack on civil society

Screw the forecasts, where are the salmon?

Maureen Bader: B.C.'s health tax grab

Stuart Hertzog files complaint after federal Greens’ nomination loss to Elizabeth May

Food

Out to wine and dine with the best in Vancouver

Neighbourhood restaurants thrive in Vancouver

Legacy

Band saw magic

Proposed provincial law allowing removal of homeless from streets may violate Charter rights

2010 Cultural Olympiad unveils 70 new projects

Did You Know 4.0

Help Protect the Health Insurance Companies

Living

Place To Speak Your Mind

Dating-service company

Editors' Picks: Food

Editors' Picks: Shops and Services

Place To Go When It's Raining

Wedding registry

Best of Vancouver communities: Design scene takes shape

Dentist/dental clinic

Fetish-wear store

Vancouver stylistas spill shopping favourites

Local Web site for green living

Produce/grocery store

Bright Lights: Arthur Orsini

Place to get a facial

Editors' Picks: Travel and Tourism

Pickup bar (F seeking M)

Store for buying or renting porn

Ski/snowboard shop

Ice-skate shop

Best of Vancouver communities: Experience Korea starting with kimchi and K-pop

Teahouse

Men's clothing store (independent)

Best of Vancouver communities: Transitioning to a bright future

Private art gallery

Fresh seafood store

Bright Lights: Janine Fuller

Bright Lights: John Gravengard

Local classical music ensemble

Local bike store (chain)

Public make-out place

Best of Vancouver communities: Francophones forge Lotusland connections

Gym for cardio/fitness training (women)

Free Wi-Fi location

Editors' Picks: Animals

Strip club

What is it about Vancouver that has attracted the world’s attention?

Place for cheap drinks

B.C. wine/winery (red wine)

Come tour Vancouver's sweetest hotel suites

Pilates studio

Teens and tweens clothing store

Running club

Editors' Picks: Media

Bright Lights: Andrew Yan

Editors' Picks: Literary

Editors' Picks: Sports and Fitness

Sex-toy store

Local blog

Personal trainer

Baby/toddler store

Bakery (breads)

Local TV sportscaster

Salon for a pedicure/manicure

Place to buy jeans

Live-music venue

Laser hair-removal centre

My wife had some afternoon delight but insists it wasn't sex

Place to buy music on-line

Local dancer

Indoor climbing gym

Vancouver's Claim To Fame

Hair salon

Local microbrewery

Sports bar

Bar for watching the game

Place to get a bikini wax

Integrated health clinic

Place to buy yoga wear

Local-designer clothing store

Editors' Picks: Style

Late-night radio DJ(s)

Spa (chain)

Bridal store

B.C. beer

Natural pharmacy

Gym for weight training (women)

Eyewear store

Lesbian bar

Used sporting-goods store

Editors' Picks: Arts

Skateboard shop

Bright Lights: Gladys Radek

Snappy Fusion Hybrid helps you track fuel use

Laser eye centre

Local performing-arts festival

Local TV news anchor

Public art gallery

Margaret Atwood will shake up the whole idea of public readings

Vancouver Excuse To Goof Off

Men's clothing store (chain)

Spa (independent)

Editors' Picks: Drink

Six String Nation tunes into a vision of Canada

Chiropractor

Local TV personality

Podcast Episode 153

Place To Watch The Sunset

Local Web cam

Sporting-goods store

Supplement store

Coffee shop (local chain)

Editors' Picks: LGBT

Shoe store (chain)

Neighbourhood/community bike store

Fashion-accessory store

Editors' Picks: Outdoors

B.C. bike-tour company

Place for a wedding (besides a place of worship)

Women's clothing store (independent)

UBC scientist studies how brain can recover

Local Employer To Work For

Environmentally Responsible Local Company

Local Hero

Most Outrageous Olympic Cost Overrun

Late-night takeout

Bakery (pastries)

B.C. wine/winery (white wine)

Coffee shop (national chain)

Fair-trade coffee shop

Butcher

Cooking school

Local band (signed)

Local author

Local cable show

Morning radio DJ(s)

Local sports team fan site/forum

Local community Web site

Local dance company

Gym for weight training (men)

Gym for cardio/fitness training (men)

Independent gym

Martial-arts studio

Weight-loss centre

Dance studio

Boot camp/outdoor training program

Yoga studio

Medical clinic

Naturopathic clinic

Acupuncturist

Massage therapist

Wedding photographer

Local football hero

Outdoor-goods store

Kayak/canoe rentals

Place to buy cosmetics

Romantic restaurant

Transition into fall with Silence & Noise floral bustier

Local TV newscast

Women's clothing store (chain)

Organic produce store

Sports-apparel shop

On-line source for free music

Kid-friendly restaurant

Editors' Picks: City history and landmarks

Editors' Picks: Around Town

Your horoscope for September 24 to 30, 2009

Local comedian

DJ club

Comedy club

Place for a first date

Restaurant to work for

Place To Share A Joint

Local Scandal The Mainstream Media Tried To Ignore Or Cover Up

Shoe store (independent)

Local travel agency

Place for cheap beer

Dating/sex/romance advice columnist

Bright Lights: Katrina Pacey

Store for spotting the next trend

Resort/hotel—Okanagan

Local classical vocal ensemble

Best-kept Vancouver Secret

Local band (unsigned)

Editors' Picks: Movies and TV

Resort/hotel—Gulf Islands

B.C. wilderness resort

Place for karaoke

Dance club

Most talked-about arts event of the year

B.C. golf resort

Resort/hotel—Whistler

Vancouverite Closest To Hell

Movie theatre

Spa getaway

Most talked-about art exhibition of the year

Theatre concession

Resort/hotel—Vancouver Island

Gelato shop

Place to play poker

Adventure-tour company

Physiotherapist

Place for a nonsurgical make-over

Vintage/consignment/secondhand clothing store

All-day breakfast

Local hockey hero

Wine store

Ferry destination

Vancouver's Claim To Shame

Editors' Picks: News and Politics

Restaurant for meat

Local podcast

Restaurant wine list (local wines)

Pickup bar (M seeking F)

Place for cosmetic surgery

Coffee shop (independent)

Local theatre company or local theatre production

Bar

Weekend getaway

Local music festival

Restaurant (independent)

Local activist Web site

Vancouver Politician

Winter destination

Year's Dumbest Political Move

Restaurant (chain)

Neighbourhood

Restaurant for cheap eats

Place for a beach-ready tan

Editors' Picks: Transportation

Summer destination

Editors' Picks: Technology

Veggie restaurant

Patio

Brew pub

Local film festival

Editors' Picks: Music

Restaurant wine list (international wines)

Restaurant to take out-of-town guests

Romantic hideaway (besides your home)

Gay bar

Interior destination

Restaurant for fine dining

New restaurant

Local TV weatherperson

Afternoon radio DJ(s)

Local tourist attraction

Restaurant bathroom

Movies

Vancouver International Film Festival’s 24th annual Film and TV Forum digs into sound and editing

Dil Bole Hadippa! charms despite formulaic elements

Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day backslides into laughs

Top movies in Canada, September 11-17: 1981 remains a very good year

Ben Whishaw channels poetic John Keats in Bright Star

The Trailer Park Boys are back in Countdown to Liquor Day

Being Charlie Kaufman

Rob Lowe plays for laughs in The Invention of Lying

Blaxploitation-inspired French action flick Black is rife with weirdness

Love Happens isn't as happening as it aspires to be

Filmmaker Scott Hicks taps tough life in The Boys Are Back

Dead Snow

Vancouver International Film Festival hops from Aussie swamps to Tehran raves

Matt Damon dug into weighty Informant role

Music

Vancouver-based WhiskeyDicks do it all for the love of liquor

Sounds of a booming city: Joseph Blood

Sounds of a booming city: Dan Mangan

Indian slide guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya at the Capilano Performing Arts Theatre

Vancouver bands serve up the sounds of a booming city

Sounds of a booming city: Defektors

Sounds of a booming city: Mother Mother

Owen Pallett’s Final Fantasy at St. Andrew’s–Wesley Church

Hard-drinking Deer Tick exercises poetic license

Far-out Jason Mraz is loving his life

Lynyrd Skynyrd falls from rock god status with God & Guns

Sounds of a booming city: B-Lines

City of Glass shows off its winning formula on Equations

Sounds of a booming city: Jaykin

Rose Melberg melts listeners’ hearts with her Homemade Ship

The Hold Steady turn their mojo up to full throttle

Sounds of a booming city: SSRIs

Sounds of a booming city: Joani Taylor

Ben Harper just getting started

Sounds of a booming city: Jody Glenham

Girl Talk brings his genre bending to the Commodore

Instant Playlist - September 24 2009

Arctic Monkeys dial up the rock at Malkin Bowl in Vancouver

Sounds of a booming city: Sex With Strangers

Jamie T's Kings & Queens falls just short of absolute brilliance

Pearl Jam support Backspacer at GM Place

Sounds of a booming city: Sorcerers

Making Heartbeat Radio wasn’t easy for Sondre Lerche

Pink Mountaintops at the Rickshaw Theatre

Holy Fuck play Venue

Trio of producers unite under Miike Snow banner

Jack Peñate is a sonic traveller

News

Gaza shocks Nobel laureate Mairead Maguire

UBC professor Kim Schonert-Reichl joins Dalai Lama at Vancouver Peace Summit

Tech

Gaming centres prove video games can be a group effort

Geek Speak: Richard Hart, lead developer at Ethical Entertainment