http://www.vancouverartsandculturesforum.com Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:17:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tour and Reception Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm Meet in Maple Tree Square by Gassy Jack’s Statue Heritage Vancouver invites you to join Robert Fung, the President of the Salient Group, for a personal guided tour of his Water Street and Maple Tree Square projects - the ... http://www.vancouverartsandculturesforum.com/robert-fungs-gastown.html Vancouver Sun John Mackie Photograph by Ian Lindsay, Vancouver Sun The Marine Building penthouse is, incredibly, more or less intact, although it's now used as an office. When it was built in 1930, the Marine Building was the tallest building in the British Empire. To show off its dazzling waterfront view, an observation deck ... http://www.vancouverartsandculturesforum.com/art-deco-high-in-the-sky.html Canada’s Performing Arts Alliance Moving forward together December 8, 2008, OTTAWA – Canada’s Performing Arts Alliance, a collaboration of the Canadian Dance Assembly, Opera.ca, Orchestras Canada and the Professional Association of Canadian Dance Theatres, concluded its first-ever meeting, committed to the underscoring of the role of Canada’s performing arts organizations and artists ... http://www.vancouverartsandculturesforum.com/performing-arts-alliance.html An evening in the penthouse of the Marine Building Heritage Vancouver invites you to a unique opportunity to explore the two floors of the ultra-elegant private penthouse at the top of Vancouver’s finest heritage building. Enjoy the Art Deco atmosphere and the fabulous view, hear about its unique history, and share your ... http://www.vancouverartsandculturesforum.com/see-vancouver%e2%80%99s-finest-heritage-building.html Only two more performances! February 9 and 11, 2009 8:00 pm Norman Rothstein Theatre at the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre 950 West 41st Avenue @ Oak Street The Emperor of Atlantis may be one of the most amazing works of art you have never heard. It was written by Viktor Ullmann and Petr Kien in the ... http://www.vancouverartsandculturesforum.com/the-emperor-of-atlantis.html Fiona Morrow Globe and Mail Vancouver — Thirteen years ago, Charles Barber's music tutor, Paul Kling – or PK, as he liked to be called – suggested an impromptu drive to Mexico from their homes in California. The trip marked the first time Barber had ever seen his friend without a jacket, ... http://www.vancouverartsandculturesforum.com/legacy-of-a-holocaust-survivor.html Early this afternoon, City Council unanimously passed a motion to allow a density bonus equal to 100% of the cost of the restoration and renovation of the York Theatre. This means that the developer, who can now be named, who wants to buy and restore the theatre can proceed with ... http://www.vancouverartsandculturesforum.com/the-york-theatre-saved.html The Province By Christina Montgomery Agrees to buy, renovate and hand over theatre in exchange for tower Council is trying to help save the York Theatre, also known as The Raja Cinema. - Photograph by: Arlen Redekop, The Province Vancouver developer Bruno Wall has offered to spend up to $12 million to buy and ... http://www.vancouverartsandculturesforum.com/city-offers-density-to-save-york-theatre.html Our Last Opportunity to Save the York Theatre On Thursday December 18th, 2008, at 10:00 am, City Council will consider a staff recommendation. Council's decision will determine the future of the York Theatre. If Council approves the staff recommendation to grant a transfer of density to cover one-third of the restoration costs, the ... http://www.vancouverartsandculturesforum.com/last-opportunity-to-save-the-york-theatre.html An Opportunity The Pantages Theatre is for Sale The historic Pantages Theatre is at imminent risk. The Pantages is one of Vancouver's three historic theatres that face an uncertain future. The current owner inspired the community with his ideas to restore and reopen the Theatre. After investing three ... http://www.vancouverartsandculturesforum.com/the-pantages-theatre-is-for-sale.html