Throwback Review: Great reggae versions: a lovingly specific appreciation

Reggae covers add zest to American and British pop songs. By Geoffrey Morrison   The period from the early 60s to the early 70s has always been...

I Now Pronounce You Man and Sister: Fringe’s Controversial Home Free!

The Vancouver International Fringe Festival brings incest and agoraphobia to the stage. By Harleen Khangura Fringe Festivals, known for celebrating alternative theatre, are often synonomous with...

More than words: The Acorn’s understated fare

The Acorn brings elegance to vegetarian dishes. By Daryn Wright There is a peculiar raising of stakes that occurs when waiting for a seat at a...

Smells Like Mediocrity: Yeasayer’s Fragrant World

After two years Yeasayer releases  a new album, miles from their folksy debut. By Navneet Nagra Yeasayer debuted in 2007 with All Hour Cymbals, an album...

Bike-loving coffee house opens downtown

By Kristina Charania Photos by Jenny Waters With bike parking indoors, Musette Caffe is Vancouver’s first bike-friendly cafe In life, there are those who can text on...

Italian spot makes for take-home pleasure

By Jenny Wong Vicino Pastaria’s impressive deli selection outshines its eat-in menu Owners Bill and Allison McCaig of the newly opened Vicino Pastaria bring the same...

Stop by Nu Greek for downtown study lunches

By Ljudmila Petrovic Photos by Jenny Waters Student discounts and a spot near Harbour Centre only improve food experience Just on the border of Gastown and a...

Ciseaux: the reinvention of Katie Schaan

By Esther Tung Photos by Julian Giordano Singer-songwriter Katie Schaan is back with piano-pop, powerful vocals, and a staunch refusal to be told who to be For...

Going for the gold

By Lauren Bird (The Aquinian — CUP) When it comes to Canadian sports, there's one game that always comes to mind: hockey. It's part of...

Altar Boyz: leave it at the altar

By Kelly Thoreson Photos by Emily Cooper (Arts Club) Running jokes wear thin on the soles without the support of a real plot to the production Four...