Cover photo by Christopher Elwell
Georgia Straight Issue 2450
Dec 4, 2014
Arts
Visual Arts ReviewsNicolas Sassoon: Dream Homes conflates landscape art and imaginary architecture
Arts FeaturesComedian Hari Kondabolu gets philosophical
Arts FeaturesCarousel Theatre for Young People's James and the Giant Peach an ambitious undertaking
Arts NotesMarion Scott Gallery's Inuit-art champion Judy Kardosh dies at 75
Arts ChoicesThe Glass Menagerie at the Jericho Arts Centre
Arts ChoicesChristmas With the Bach Choir at the Orpheum
Arts ChoicesToque Annual Fundraiser & Craft Fair at the Western Front
Arts Features Arts FeaturesYoung dancers leap at Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker offer
Arts FeaturesHead to art gallery shops for cool, unique gifts
Visual Arts ReviewsPiga Picha! offers a snapshot of Kenyan studios
Blogs
MoviesStar Wars Episode VII trailer released
Straight PresentsThe Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Pacific Baroque Orchestra’s Nachtmusik
Homeless in VancouverHomeless in Vancouver: Scrapping with the scrappy scrap collector
Photo of the DayPhoto of the Day: Lights of hope
LifeSeawall between English Bay and Lumberman's Arch closed temporarily
Homeless in VancouverHomeless in Vancouver: Fairview’s flame-grilled Grumman van
LGBTFinland: the last Nordic country to approve same-sex marriage
LifeWhat if Asian women with "white fever" hit on men?
SportsPhotos: Day 1 and 2 of the 2014 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver
ArtsAnd the favourite studio of the 2014 Eastside Culture Crawl is…
NewsFraser Institute vice president denies he works for a right-wing organization
ArtsGay men's choir brings some fa la la to transit riders
LGBTVideo captures homophobic harassment while walking in NYC
Homeless in VancouverHomeless in Vancouver: Plowing through our first snowfall of 2014
Homeless in VancouverHomeless in Vancouver: A cry over broken glass
Ear of NewtBrent Butt lauds the authenticity of Corner Gas...and Trailer Park Boys too
TechVandrico Solutions CEO Gonzalo Tudela on the “paradigm shift” of wearable tech
Homeless in VancouverHomeless in Vancouver: Smashing victory for the Microsoft Surface Pro 2
LifePhotos: Hiking to Sawblade Falls in Pinecone Burke Provincial Park
FoodPhotos: Chef Curtis Luk launches new menu at Bambudda in Gastown
Ear of Newt Ear of NewtMike Fraser on getting it done with AC/DC and Rock or Bust producer Brendan O'Brien
LifePhotos: Hiking at Smoke Bluffs and Crumpit Woods in Squamish
Straight PresentsThe Georgia Straight presents Daniel Lanois at the Commodore
Photo of the DayPhoto of the Day: Dusting of snow
TechBitcoin Foundation warns public about scam websites
Ear of NewtSax great Bobby Keys was much more than a Rolling Stones sideman
NewsJian Ghomeshi revelations from former CBC producer Kathryn Borel spur Canadian Media Guild apology
ArtsAnthony Hopkins and Julia Stiles unselfies boost Arts Umbrella on Giving Tuesday (photos)
LifeI tried sensory deprivation therapy in a float room, and it wasn't for me
NewsPETA delivers “sexy pizza gals” to B.C. Dairy Industry Conference in Vancouver (photos)
MusicU2 kicks off its upcoming world tour with two shows in Vancouver
Ear of NewtAC/DC studio ace Mike Fraser on recording powerhouse drummer Phil Rudd
Viral VideosVideo: Indian sisters use belts to repel attackers on a bus
NewsMagazine includes six Vancouver residents in the $2-billion club
Ear of NewtHey guitar freaks: you'd be fvckin' nuts not to go see Tommy Emmanuel
Straight PresentsThe Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Chelsea Hotel
NewsNASA readies a manned return to deep space with Orion launch
ArtsBallet B.C. and Brit artists launch project on Kickstarter
Straight PresentsThe Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Dylan Thomas: Return Journey
MusicDutch rocker's testicle explodes onstage—allegedly
NewsJoaquin Phoenix blasts Walmart for “torture” of pigs in Mercy for Animals video
Straight PresentsThe Georgia Straight presents Steam Whistle Unsigned at the Biltmore
MusicIan McLagan and Bobby Keys have died, God help us
NewsVideo: Vancouver election results as seen through a racial lens
Homeless in VancouverHomeless in Vancouver: U.K. treatment of beggars has a Roma of bigotry
City & Culture
Straight TalkRichmond continues to debate proposed jet fuel delivery pipeline
CommentaryPecha Kucha Vancouver gets political, but also highlights health, comics, spiders, and friendship
Straight TalkSpoiler alert: what CBC's fifth estate will reveal in Jian Ghomeshi investigation
CommentaryMichaelle Jean appointed to head la Francophonie after saving Stephen Harper's butt in 2008
Straight TalkNDP nominates Constance Barnes to challenge Liberal Hedy Fry in Vancouver Centre
CommentaryTim Pearson: Time for B.C. to exit Ottawa’s sham review of Kinder Morgan pipeline
CommentaryTrish Garner: B.C. is now last province without a plan to tackle poverty
CommentaryVancouver peace activist offers alternative view on Ukraine, claiming government commits war crimes
CommentaryFifth estate revelations about Jian Ghomeshi raise troubling questions about CBC managers' probe
CommentaryGwynne Dyer: Nigeria's election will not be all about Boko Haram
CommentaryThea Cacchioni: How the sexual pharmaceutical industry tried to hijack the FDA
Straight TalkCorruption most likely to occur in extractive industries, including oil and mining
Straight TalkB.C. government off-loading public housing with Stamps Place sale, Jenny Kwan says
CommentaryDavid Suzuki: Homegrown ingenuity brings nature to the city
Straight TalkNon-Vision Vancouver councillors hope for collaboration at city hall
Straight TalkNew chair John Coupar looks to re-establish “independent” park board
Straight TalkGreen MLA Andrew Weaver confounded by NDP backing Liberals on LNG tax bill
Straight TalkUnions oppose merging of Vancouver addiction recovery programs
Straight TalkToronto response to Jian Ghomeshi shows police can act quickly on sexual violence, advocate says
CommentaryGwynne Dyer: The threat of artificial intelligence
Straight TalkMADD Metro Vancouver launches Project Red Ribbon campaign
Real EstateVancouver could become a "bedroom community", says expert
Straight TalkProposed Stanley Park Causeway improvements include safety fence, wider sidewalks
Real EstateB.C. Supreme Court dismisses petition against Rize development in Mount Pleasant
Food
Food NotesB.C. government preparing to jack up wine prices, according to lawyer Mark Hicken
Wine Beer & SpiritsShower wine lovers with these useful gifts
Food of the WeekWhat's on the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society's wish list
Dining FeaturesGifts for the kitchen from cookbooks to juicers, olive oil to aprons
CookingSweet Bake Shop's Tessa Sam whips up Earl Grey shortbread for an edible gift
Living
Health NotesBeth Landau-Halpern: Shot of deceit
Savage Love PodcastDan Savage Podcast Episode 423: Cases of straight male sexual bewilderment
Savage Love ColumnI'm embarrassed by my unattractive vagina
Kool ThingKimchi Blue black lace miniskirt is perfect for holiday parties
DecorWarm up your home beyond the holidays
Style FeaturesMake It! Vancouver artisans offer new twists on standards
Style FeaturesStylish gifts of rings 'n' things for the holidays
Travel FeaturesPractical travel gifts: from experiences to useful stuff
Health FeaturesSexy gifts liven up the bedroom and combat stress
LGBT+Vancouver entertainer Ryan Steele: From Amazing Race Canada to AIDS Vancouver ambassador
Book Features Holiday Gift GuideHoliday gift guide: shopping tips for the holidays in Vancouver
Travel NotesFlight Centre opens new "ultra shop" in Vancouver
Movies
Movie ReviewsEUFF 2014: A mismatched Finnish father and son take the Road North
Movie ReviewsEUFF 2014: Dublin children shine through in Ballymun Lullaby
Movie ReviewsWFF 2014: India's Backward Class challenges the caste system with education
Movie ReviewsWFF 2014: A guy goes gay to get the girl—What An Idiot, indeed!
Movie ReviewsWFF 2014: Canada-Korea's In Her Place an impressive, glacial domestic thriller
Movie ReviewsThe Babadook is the year’s best fright flick
Movie ReviewsHarsh conditions produce spectacular images in Antarctica: A Year on the Ice
Movie ReviewsDog River gets another day in Corner Gas: The Movie
Movie FeaturesCorner Gas hits the big screen
Movie ReviewsGrownups will appreciate Gemma Bovary
Movie Reviews Movie FeaturesWhistler Film Festival offers a cinematic avalanche
Music
ReviewsUsher pulled out all the hits and more in Vancouver
Music NotesCoastal Jazz announces Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga concerts, plus festival expansion
Music FeaturesThe Barr Brothers get cinematic
Music FeaturesTrumpeter Joshua Bruneau has an ear for jazz history
Local MotionLoscil absorbs some seaside vibes
RecordingsThe Rebel Spell takes a dark turn on Last Run
Music ChoicesThe Tea Party at the Commodore
Music FeaturesConcert tickets worth giving and receiving
Music FeaturesMike Fraser chooses rock over bust with AC/DC
Music NotesNew AIDS Vancouver ambassador Bif Naked releases benefit single "Intellectual"
Music FeaturesJohnny Marr still has faith in the power of music
Music FeaturesPresents for the music fan who has it all
Music Choices