Cover illustration by Matthew Billington
Georgia Straight Issue 2439
Sep 18, 2014
Arts
Arts ChoicesRoy Forbes lends his voice to First Impressions Theatre fundraiser
Arts NotesMagic Unicorn Island and others pick up Vancouver Fringe Festival awards and hold-overs
Visual Arts ReviewsAi Weiwei: New York Photographs 1983—1993 showcases a cultural phenomenon
Arts FeaturesComedian Darcy Michael stays down to earth
Arts FeaturesFarangis Nurulla-Khoja takes a labyrinthine approach for Turning Point Ensemble's Imaginary Worlds
Arts FeaturesRonnie Burkett keeps pulling strings for The Daisy Theatre
Arts ChoicesPublic Market Pick of the Fringe at Performance Works
Arts ChoicesJane Coop at the West Point Grey United Church
Arts FeaturesDancers Dancing takes it to the streets and then back again
Blogs
NewsCOPE candidate Sid Chow Tan calls on Vancouver residents to grow marijuana at home
MusicConcert pic of the morning: Tech N9ne at the Commodore
Homeless in VancouverHomeless in Vancouver: At least the sun was glaringly obvious
Straight PresentsThe Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Claiming Space: Voices of Urban Aboriginal Youth
Straight PresentsThe Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer
Straight PresentsThe Georgia Straight proudly sponsors New Works 2014-15 season launch
NewsDon’t worry striking teachers, Christy Clark’s pot is (actually) in the mail
MoviesThe last days of TIFF: "Ryan Reynolds is like a fucking Ferrari"
NewsCongratulations to Stephen Harper, Canada’s eighth longest-serving prime minister
Homeless in VancouverHomeless in Vancouver: Fairview is on a bit of a classic car jag
LifePhotos: The Color Run 2014 makes a splash in Vancouver
Homeless in VancouverHomeless in Vancouver: Bicycle lanes aren’t motorcycle parking spots!
LifeFive upcoming events around Vancouver
Ear of Newt30 years ago today: KISS releases Animalize, Eric Carr says he's glad they didn't make him a hawk
FoodMovie director Uwe Boll opening Gastown restaurant Bauhaus
MusicConcert pic of the morning: Latyrx at Venue
TechSechelt launches free Wi-Fi in downtown area
Photo of the Day Photo of the DayPhoto of the Day: Being framed
MusicConcert pic of the morning: Interpol at the Commodore
NewsB.C. School Trustees Association president calls tentative deal “wonderful news”
NewsVancouver school board posts letter to parents about tentative deal
Straight PresentsWin a car and explore Best of Vancouver 2014 winners throughout B.C.
FoodPhotos: Passions 2014 fundraiser unites food and philanthropy
Straight PresentsThe Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Vancouver Design Week
NewsWhy do so many Vancouver firefighters make six figures? And other questions raised by city salaries
Ear of NewtRush to issue DVD/Blu-ray boxed set with previously unreleased footage
FoodPhotos: Whistler Village Beer Festival 2014 rolls out the mountain fun
Ear of NewtTodd Kerns, Canada's rockingest bassist, appears on the Howard Stern Show
Ear of NewtElton John not thrilled by the Newt's review of his Vancouver show
Straight PresentsThe Georgia Straight presents Mother Mother at the Orpheum
FoodRaise a stein of Pilsner at Steam Whistle Brewing's Oktoberfest party
City & Culture
CommentaryGwynne Dyer: What happens if Scotland votes yes to independence?
CommentaryDear Christy Clark: Your fight with B.C. teachers is not about the students
CommentaryReasonable Doubt: Six things you should know about police violence
Straight TalkArbutus corridor talks break off between Vancouver and CP Rail
Commentary CommentaryDeconstructing the B.C. Liberal spin campaign to protect Christy Clark during the teachers strike
Straight TalkWest End landlord denies allegations of 30-percent rent increases
CommentaryAs parents rally for their kids' education, Christy Clark plans on spending billions on a new bridge
CommentaryDermod Travis: Anatomy of the proposed Woodfibre LNG plant in Squamish
CommentaryThree reasons why global warming requires a full stop for new tar sands pipelines and tankers
CommentaryBrenda McNeill: Why are school administrators silent on B.C. teachers’ strike?
CommentaryGwynne Dyer: Libya and Nigeria see rise of two new “Islamic States”
Straight TalkNew Brunswick law society votes against controversial B.C. Christian law school
Straight TalkTentative agreement reached in B.C. teachers strike
CommentaryDavid Suzuki: Learning in nature is good for teachers and students
Straight TalkB.C. premier Christy Clark calls tentative six-year teachers’ deal a "game changer"
Straight TalkB.C. Teachers' Federation recommends that members approve tentative deal
Straight TalkCity of Vancouver salaries reveal big spending on communications staff
Municipal ElectionTransgender activist Nicole Joliet runs for Surrey school board
Municipal ElectionBitcoin donations allowed in B.C. municipal elections
Real EstateVancouver's St. George’s School aims to expand
Municipal ElectionSurrey council candidate Mike Bose highlights importance of food security
CommentaryGwynne Dyer: ISIS and the coalition of the unwilling
Straight TalkSFU Harbour Centre evacuated due to fire
CommentaryCultural chauvinism poses economic risk for Canada
Straight TalkVancouver mental-health advocates question rules for SRO tenants
Food
Food of the WeekCoconut sap makes Chocolat Naturel's brownies a sweet treat
CookingDavid Hawksworth shares his recipe for family-friendly pizza
Wine Beer & SpiritsTwo wine pros give it their best
Living
Style FeaturesMuseum of Vancouver's Rationing to Ravishing traces a fashion evolution
TransportationMitsubishi adds "hybrid-hybrid" Outlander PHEV to its lineup
Style FeaturesFree People brings its laid-back looks to Vancouver
Savage Love PodcastDan Savage Podcast Episode 412: Waiting to have sex until marriage? Good idea? Hello?
Style FeaturesAnine Bing's Europe-meets-L.A. style hits Holt Renfrew
Health FeaturesParents boost demand for organic groceries
Best of VancouverBOV 2014 contributors’ picks: Sports
Best of VancouverBOV 2014 contributors' picks: Media
Best of VancouverBest of Vancouver 2014: Unearthing our high-grade musical gold
Best of Vancouver Best of Vancouver Best of VancouverBest of bands 2014: The Vicious Cycles
Best of Vancouver Best of VancouverBest of bands 2014: Real Ponchos
Best of Vancouver Best of VancouverBest of bands 2014: Young Liars
Best of VancouverBest of bands 2014: Heavy Steps
Best of Vancouver Best of Vancouver Best of VancouverBright future for Vancouver video-game industry
Best of VancouverBest of Vancouver 2014: Our contributors’ picks
Style FeaturesOutdoor-clothing giant Patagonia reveals plan to open in Vancouver
Best of Vancouver Savage Love ColumnI'm the bisexual everyone loves to hate
Best of VancouverBest of Vancouver 2014: Brentwood makeover planned decades ago
Best of VancouverJoe Wiebe breaks down the best of Vancouver's craft beer scene
Best of VancouverAislinn Hunter's The World Before Us is filled with ghosts of tragedies past
Best of VancouverBOV 2014 contributors’ picks: Activities & Events
Best of VancouverBOV 2014 contributors' picks: City Life
Best of VancouverBOV 2014 contributors’ picks: Entertainment
Best of VancouverBOV 2014 contributors’ picks: Literature
Best of VancouverBOV 2014 contributors' picks: News & Politics
Best of VancouverBOV 2014 contributors’ picks: Food & Drink
Best of VancouverDr. Rhonda Low reinvests passion in her profession
Best of VancouverVancouver festivals bring out the literary stars
Best of VancouverBest of Vancouver 2014: Chileans find new life locally
Best of VancouverBest of Vancouver 2014: Vancouver provides hope for Kurdish community
Best of VancouverBOV 2014 contributors’ picks: LGBT
Best of VancouverBOV 2014 contributors’ picks: Arts
Best of VancouverBeyond Vij’s: Meet the folks behind Vancouver’s other Indian restaurants
Word VancouverThe book that changed your life: Nancy Lee
Movies
Movie ReviewsFinding Fanny captures the follies of love
Movie ReviewsThe timing sure sucks on No Good Deed
Movie FeaturesThis Is Where I Leave You's Jason Bateman pulls no punches
Movie FeaturesFilmmaker Ira Sachs finds maturity in Love Is Strange
Movie ReviewsLove Is Strange conjures beautiful performances
Movie ReviewsDr. Cabbie has the pieces for success
Movie FeaturesDr. Cabbie's Vinay Virmani focuses on the immigrant experience
Movie FeaturesFall films follow siblings, soldiers, and survivors
VIFFVIFF 2014: 52 Tuesdays is charmingly offbeat
VIFFVancouver International Film Festival 2014 review guide
VIFFVIFF 2014: Art-house meets Eurosleaze in Alleluia
VIFFVIFF 2014: The Boy and the World takes a dizzying voyage
VIFFVIFF 2014: Field of Dogs is a visual feast
VIFFVIFF 2014: Love triangle at the core of Miss and the Doctors
VIFFVIFF 2014: New Boobs shows the messy reality of breast reconstruction
VIFFVIFF 2014: Queen and Country sees director John Boorman back in form
VIFFVIFF 2014: Red Knot a claustrophobic melodrama
VIFFVIFF 2014: A Dangerous Game tracks a morally vacant supervillain
VIFFVIFF 2014: Everything Will Be reveals Vancouver's Chinatown in transition
VIFFVIFF 2014: Walking Under Water dives deep into a disappearing culture
Movie ReviewsVIFF 2014: The Owners is bitingly warped and Kafkaesque
VIFFVIFF 2014: The Well focuses on a brighter post-apocalypse
VIFFVIFF 2014: Trespassing Bergman rewards fans
Music
ReviewsAccordion Noir saves the best for first
ReviewsElton John and his killer band conquer Vancouver, with the help of a giant jellyfish
Music FeaturesGalician musician Carlos Nuñez keeps it eclectic
Music Features Music FeaturesLP navigates an evolution on Forever for Now
Music Features Music ChoicesNews
News FeaturesMore questions than answers in strike deal
