Arts
Immersive art at SFU Woodward’s celebrates school’s 50th anniversary
September 28, 2015In honour of SFU’s 50th anniversary, Hidden Pasts, Digital Futures: A Festival of Immersive Arts, a collection of groundbreaking interactive exhibits, comes alive at the Westbank Woodward’s Atrium and SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts from September 18 to October 16, 2015. In partnership with the National Film Board of Canada, the Vancouver International Film Festival, and SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs, the five-week project will feature work by internationally renowned…
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New recipe book proves tea is timeless
September 28, 2015Afternoon Tea: A Timeless Tradition is so much more than a recipe book — it’s a narrative. More than half the book is a flashback to Muriel Moffat’s personal fond childhood memories and the historical formalities of afternoon tea. This…
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Food Fight: homemade vegan feast
September 28, 2015Welcome to our brand new foodie corner of The Peak! This column is a collaboration between two friends with opposing diets: a meat-eater (Jess) and a vegan (Gems). This serves as a way of critiquing food from opposite lifestyles, and…
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Pawn Sacrifice does little to excite
September 28, 2015Two adversaries, one a kid from the Bronx and the other a product of Soviet propaganda, glare violently into each other’s eyes. The sound of a ticking clock echoes as the two combatants carefully make their moves. One gracefully attacks…
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Comic Connoisseur: The Dharma Punks is an explosive coming-of-age tale
September 28, 2015In 2001, The Dharma Punks debuted on New Zealand newsstands and found overnight success. In a short but illustrious eight-issue run, the comic outsold the X-Men and other mainstream works before fading away into obscurity as a lesser-known indie gem.…
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Tokyo Police Club provide high energy fun at The Imperial
September 28, 2015Upon walking to The Imperial, I saw the line for Tokyo Police Club — people buzzing, excited to be with their friends for the show. I had never been to The Imperial before, as it is hidden away in the…
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Coeur de Pirate steals our hearts
September 25, 2015I’ve been a fan of Coeur de Pirate (Beatrice Martin) for years now, and a lot of her charm came from the fact that she sang in French. The beauty of the language and the cultural references added strength to…
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The Best Laid Plans doesn’t live up to expectations
September 25, 2015With the federal election campaign in full swing, this musical couldn’t be timelier. I had high hopes that this show, based on Terry Fallis’ novel, would poke fun at our democratic institutions and political parties all through engaging song and…
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Cadiz de la Frontera headlines Flamenco Festival
September 25, 2015Flamenco Rosario proudly presented the 25th anniversary edition of the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival this year. The festival is dedicated to presenting innovative international, national, and local artists and fostering the evolution of traditional and contemporary forms of flamenco. An…
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And the Fringe goes on – more Fringe Festival reviews
September 25, 2015Starstuff: Per Aspera Ad Astra Starstuff: Per Aspera Ad Astra is a beautifully crafted piece of performance. True to its name, the performance is about the hardships and difficulties of trying to reach the stars. On the surface, Thomas Malinsky…
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