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JELLY ROLL MORTON was a musical pioneer of early “jazz” back in the early part of the 1900′s. He once played piano in the bar of the PATRICIA Hotel on Hastings Street.
Some great old Vancouver photos in this video by YouTube user JamesDanderfer.
Photo: Canadian Tourism Commission
Whether you’re planning your best friend’s bachelorette party or a relaxing retreat with mom, Vancouver is the perfect destination for a fabulous girls’ getaway.
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Five Things to do on a Girls’ Getaway in Vancouver
As a Kits resident, I’m always struck by the mixed bag that is the Kitsilano community. But whether a Kits resident has owned their turn of the century Craftsman bungalow for 30 years, or is a newly arrived UBC student renting a beachfront flat, the community spirit is the same: Kits residents love their ‘hood.
The ‘Kits Me…Love the ‘Hood You’re In!‘ contest, on now through April 5, celebrates this diversity by collecting stories from old and new Kits residents. The contest is a joint effort between the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, Kitsilano 4th Avenue BIA, Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce and the West Broadway BIA.
They’re calling for story submissions from residents who are passionate about their neighbourhood and home. 90 story submissions will be selected for street banners along West 4th Avenue between Burrard and Balsam. Find out more about Kits history and how to enter ‘Kits Me’ after the jump. Continue reading:
‘Kits Me’ contest celebrates Kitsilano community with stories from locals
Theatre lovers rally outside the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre on its last night, March 10. Photo: Arlen Redekop , PNG/The Vancouver Sun
Vancouver theatre lovers got sad and shocking news this past Friday: The Vancouver Playhouse Theatre closed its last curtain on Saturday, March 10, 2012.
According The Vancouver Sun, the decision to close the production company was financial: Despite receiving almost $1 million in bailout money from the city council last year, the Playhouse was still almost $1 million in debt. Playhouse Board Chair Jeff Schulz told The Sun, “We can’t continue operations with the amount of debt we have.”
The news is especially sad given that The Playhouse would have celebrated its 50th anniversary later this year, making it one of the oldest of Canada’s 15 large regional theatre companies.
Art Deco Chic exhibit at MOV. Photo: Dana Lynch
Last night, I attended the opening night party for the Museum of Vancouver’s (MOV) newest exhibition: Art Deco Chic: Extravagant Glamour Between the Wars. Not only did we get to be the first official visitors to see the new exhibit, it was a smashing party, too, complete with a packed house, visitors decked out in their own Art Deco garb, wine, food, and a live dance performance!
Of course, it was the Art Deco Chic exhibit itself that inspired the party, which is only natural since the exquisite garments on display seem to want a fabulous event to attend. (Even the day dresses are glamourous!) The exhibit brings together 66 items that epitomize Art Deco fashion, clothes and accessories from the 1920s – 1930s; most items come from the private collections of Guest Curators Ivan Sayers and Claus Jahnke, as well as MOV’s own extensive archive.
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