The Vancouver Traveler

8pm on Saturday May 10 at Millennium Place- Double-bill performance
Whistler Arts Council’s last show for Performance Series 07/08
With the lyrical weight of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits, coupled with the sonic landscape of Elvis Costello and Coldplay, some have likened Joel Kroeker’s reckless precision to John Mayer after years in Alcatraz. His range of pop, jazz, folk and rock cross paths with the sounds of the Clumsy Lovers. The clumsy Lovers embody the whimsical pop of The Barenaked Ladies, the raucous rootsiness of the Great Big Sea, the alt-country of Blue Rodeo and the tradionalism of The Dunhks, …read more

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The tall ships are coming to Victoria again this summer!
Over two dozen tall ships from around the world will be in the scenic Victoria Harbor for four days, June 26-29th.
Visitors will be able to walk the decks, look up through the rigging and get a sense of what it must have been like to sail aboard these magnificent ships.
As well, there will be interactive educational activities, concerts, craft fairs and festive events.
Early-bird passes are still available until the end of the month
Check out Tall Ships Victoria 2008 for more information on ticket purchases.
Photo Credit: sxc.hu 

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2008 marks the 119th annual Cloverdale Country Fair featuring live entertainment, one of the best exhibits of livestock, horticultural and agricultural in Western Canada, a new interactive kid’s zone, plus a whole lot more for the entire family.
The Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair is four days of fun and excitement, that runs May 16 to 19th.
The Rodeo is celebrating its 62 years at the Cloverdale Fair.
The Cloverdale Rodeo will now be the second riches pro-rodeo in the country, and will feature some of the top cowboys and cowgirls in the world!
Country music star, Gord Bamford, will officially kick off the …read more

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Along with Madame Butterfly, La Boheme is another of Puccini’s masterpieces.
This beautiful opera is sure to sweep you off your feet!
Performance take place at the Queen Elizabeth Theater, located at 649 Cambie Street, home to the Vancouver Opera and Ballet British Columbia.
The 70 ft wide proscenium arch stage is the perfect multi-purpose venue for everything from Broadway shows, Opera, Ballet and pop and rock concerts.
Performance take place April 26 & 29 and May 1, 3, 6 & 8th.
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets

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April 20th will be the day for the Vancouver Sun Run, sponsored by HSBC is proud to present Canada’s biggest run and the second largest 10k in North America. Currently there over 55,785 people registered to participate in this years race. This has broken last years record number of runners.
After you cross the finish line, everyone is going to gather at BC Place to enjoy the festivities and live music! For more information call 604.689.9441 or visit www.sunrun.com
Photo Credit:
Image 1 sxc.hu

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Here it is a month back in Canada, and I have the bug again….DIVING!! Here is a trip that is going to be amazing!! Join Suncoast Diving for a fun filled weekend of diving in scenic Powell River, home to such famous sites as Mermaid Cove, Octopus City & Wreck of the Malahat. Accommodations will be in a cozy, beach front cabin with shore dives right at your doorstep. All levels of divers are welcome!!

Price $150.00 per person + tax
Includes 2 boat dives, 2 shore dives, tanks weights & cabin style accommodations
Additional shore dives available @$7.00 …read more

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The Vaisakhi Parade, organized by Khalsa Diwan Society, will be taking place on April 18 in Vancouver’s “Little India” district.
The parade will start at 11am at the Ross Street Temple and will head north on Main Street, east on 49th, south on Fraser Street, then along 57th back to the Ross Street Temple.
The annual parade draws an increasing number of spectators every year, celebrates the Sikh New Year. The parade and festivities will last throughout the day, wrapping up at the Temple at 4pm.
What a great way to spend the day with the family!
Photo Credit – sxc.hu

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The Sustainable Living Expo, is Vancouver’s largest green consumer show and eco-marketplace. Visit EPIC to learn about environmentally-friendly products and companies that mix style and quality with sustainability. Greening your life is easy – all you need is a little education and inspiration.
EPIC has lots of both. Be sure to visit EPIC during their three day celebration of green living, and surround yourself with truly inspiring people and environmentally innovative products. You will have the opportunity to learn how to live a healthier, more sustainable life from the experts in everything from eco …read more

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From 11 – 20 April will see the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival roll into Whistler. This promises to be 10 days and nights of non stop action. The Festival will be featuring 50 live concerts, pro skiing and snowboarding camps, arts, gear demos, special parties, sizzling night life and the best spring skiing and riding in the world.
The festival also includes fashion shows, fund raisers and many more things. For more information call 1.800.WHITLER. So get on out to Whistler so you do not miss out on all the fun!!
Photo Credits: SXC.HU

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An annual Festival of New Music Composers will be held over 4 nights from (10 – 13 April). The works of 41 different composers will be featured, at the Western Front in Vancouver (303 East 8th Avenue).
The Festival is in it’s 21st year, and this festival is widely thought of as one of Canada’s most important showcases for new work, which includes both mature and emerging composers.
For of this years composers are;

Leslis Yyeda
Mark Armanini
Jin Zhang
Alexander Pecheyuk

and many many more….for more information concerning the composers be sure to visit Vancouver Pro Music web site.
Sonic Boom 2008
A Festival of New …read more

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