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Keyon Harrold and Ron Di Lauro pay homage to the mastery of Miles Davis by taking their own paths " Stir
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (808+ words) MIles Davis; Ron Di Lauro IT HAS BEEN 100 years since Miles Dewey Davis III was born in Alton. Illinois, and to celebrate that fact the Vancouver International Jazz Festival is hosting two major tribute concerts that will feature the late…...
Deckchair Cinema returns to The Polygon Gallery's waterfront Cates Deck this summer, starting June 25 " Stir
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (428+ words) Post sponsored by The Polygon Gallery....
Theatre review: Sophie's Surprise 29th throws the season's wildest party, mixing offbeat laughs and high-calibre acrobatics " Stir
1+ day, 14+ min ago (589+ words) YES, WHIPSAWING AROUND on roller skates by a neckstrap is beyond difficult, as is riding buck naked on a unicycle while trying to pull on a pair of pants without showing your naughty bits. But you know what may be…...
Summer Arts Guide: Vancouver stage artists reveal their favourite pre- and post-show patio spots " Stir
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1270+ words) JUNE GOT OFF to a rainy start, but patio season will quickly be in full swing in Vancouver." If you're looking for a sunny space to yap with your friends before and after performances this summer (because, let's face it,…...
Summer Arts Guide 2026: Must-see Vancouver festivals this soccer-mad season " Stir
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1269+ words) There's a lot going on in and around town this summer that has nothing to do with the world's most popular sport and everything to do with music, dance, theatre, comedy, and celebrating the cultural diversity that makes Vancouver great....
Summer Arts Guide: Spirit bears to the story of Bard on the Beach, new B. C. books arrive in time for vacation " Stir
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (596+ words) Below, a deep dive into two of the new non-fiction reads, followed by some short takes on other local books that have just hit shelves'including a tribute to Doug and the Slugs and moving stories of Nikkei resilience. Pull up…...
Antigone lands at Bard on the Beach's Douglas Campbell Theatre, starting June 30 " Stir
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (427+ words) Post sponsored by Bard on the Beach....
Isaiah Collier celebrates John Coltrane's centennial at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, July 1 " Stir
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (411+ words) Post sponsored by Coastal Jazz & Blues Society. Marquee Series concert showcases the tenor saxophonist's sonic innovation and Chicago roots, in homage to a true legend Intriguing programming ranges from majestic Holst and Berlioz to a contemporary work dedicated to craft…...
With MY HOUSE, Ralph Escamillan brings the spirit of Ballroom to contemporary-dance stage " Stir
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (625+ words) AMID A BUSY career in contemporary dance with companies including his own Fake Knot, Vancouver's Ralph Escamillan has also been a force in the Ballroom scene both here and across Canada." That's "Ballroom" not as in the world of waltzes…...
Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 concerts to catch at Powell River's PRISMA Festival " Stir
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (837+ words) IT'S WELL WORTH heading up'way up'the Sunshine Coast to the PRISMA Festival, which is set to bring polished classical sounds to Powell River again, from June 15 to 27. The academy, under artistic director Arthur Arnold, hosts master classes with top students…...