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Is there such as thing as gay heritage?

EIC March 14, 2016

Whether you identify within the LGBTQ+ spectrum or not, The Gay Heritage Project will speak to anyone’s sense of what it means to create a sense of belonging. Actors Paul Dunn, Andrew Kushnir, and Damien Atkins have embarked on a nationwide tour with their production, and it has already received critical acclaim. With just the three of them on stage at all times — playing over 50 characters collectively — they use their personal and cultural histories as jumping points to connect with important (supposedly) queer historical figures, to answer the question: is there such thing as gay heritage? An…

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A city of lights

EIC February 29, 2016

What is neon? [dropcap]N[/dropcap]eon stands out in broad daylight, and for kilometres at night. It draws us in and captures our attention. There’s just something about that glow. In a very strict, material sense, neon signs are created by filling…

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A city is what you make of it

EIC February 26, 2016

[dropcap]G[/dropcap]etting to know a city is not easy. There is so much personality, and history, that it takes several treks up and down its hills and side streets to learn what it's all about. In a previous piece I wrote…

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FOOD FIGHT: The Wallflower wilts under pressure

EIC February 22, 2016

By reviewing restaurants in Metro-Vancouver, Food Fight is dedicated to highlighting the differences between vegan and omnivorous cuisines. Columnists  Yelin and Bartosz show that you can have the best of both worlds. The Wallflower is a cozy nook on Main…

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Having the time of your life

EIC January 27, 2016

The highly romantic story of Johnny and Baby falling in love through dance has captivated audiences since Dirty Dancing’s release in 1987. Fans of the film were clamoring to relive that magic at the opening night of the Dirty Dancing…

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First Nations art shines at Vancouver Art Gallery

EIC January 21, 2016

        First Nations Artwork is a defining feature of British Columbia, and also a portion of the larger, often troubled relationship with Indigenous peoples in the province. The Gund Collection: Contemporary and Historical Art from the Northwest Coast and NEXT:…

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Laugh Track: An interview with Kyle Bottom

EIC November 9, 2015

Vancouver’s Kyle Bottom is a man who wears many hats. Aside from nearly a decade and a half of stand-up experience, Bottom’s also the artist booker for downtown favourite The Comedy Mix and showrunner for Comedy Bucket, a monthly riffing…

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Laugh Track: Sophie Buddle

EIC September 28, 2015

Being an accomplished anything at 21 years old is a big deal, which makes the reputation that comedian Sophie Buddle has all the more impressive. A Vancouverite of three years — and a stand-up comedian of six — Buddle is…

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Laugh Track: Bita Joudaki and Christine Bortolin

EIC September 21, 2015

Have you heard of this thing called “the Internet”? It’s the way of the future, and it’s helped change the way some comedians stretch their funny bones. Take Bita Joudaki and Christine Bortolin, for example. Both are rooted in the…

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Laugh Track: Devin Mackenzie and Tom Hill

EIC September 8, 2015

For years, Devin Mackenzie and Tom Hill have been bringing their signature style of high-speed comedy to the Vancouver scene. In addition to being part-founders of local improv and sketch comedy school Blind Tiger Comedy, the pair have also made…

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