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Thanks to the blockbuster success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, everyone know the plot to this much loved film series.
But what do you know about its precursor, The Hobbit?
The J.R.R. Tolkien novel that started it all, goes from the pages of the book onto the stage of Granville Island’s Waterfront Theatre, starting April 11 and running through to May 3.
Tickets for the play, suitable for kids aged 5 and older, are available through the Carousel Theatre box office at 604.685.6217, or visit their website at www.carouseltheatre.ca

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Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is a professional theatre company that stages four productions repertory every June through September. The 2008 season starts on May 29 and goes through to September 21, 2008.
Performances are on stages in open ended tents on the waterfront in Vanier Park and at Kits Point, both locations offer a spectacular view of mountains, sea and the fantastic Vancouver city skyline.
This season Bard on the Beach will be performing Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Tempest and Titus Andronicus.
Advance bookings for all performances is highly recommended, you can check out their website HERE …read more

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Between 1 – 8 March, and the 3rd Annual Women in Film Festival, BC will be taking place in conjunction with International Women’s Day to celebrate the accomplishments of women in film.
The Festival starts with the Female Film Frenzy, a 48 hour film contest, and culminates with the Spotlight Awards Gala, honoring key contributors to our local industry. Over 50 films from around the world will be screened, showcasing women’s voices and stories. The full schedule is available at www.wiffbc.com and more information or interviews may be arranged by calling 604.685.1152

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The 4th annual PuSh International Performing Arts Festival will take place in Vancouver from January 16 to February 3, 2008.
The PuSh festival features a line-up of theater, dance and music from some of Vancouver’s most exciting companies and an array of artist from around the world.
There are a total of 23 shows, taking place at 15 different venues.
For more information on the shows, venues and ticket information, check out http://pushfestival.ca/index.php

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Sorry about the down time of the blog…have had a few troubles with the internet connection…but things have finally been all sorted out!
So lets get to some upcoming events..
Chinese New Year’s, also know as the spring festival, falls on a different date each year, ranging from late January to mid-February (basically on the second full moon after the winter solstice)
The big day this year is on February 7, but celebrations can occur on weekends before or after this date!
Celebrate the arrival of spring and the Year of the Rat with thousands at the biggest parade through China Town.
Enjoy the lion dance, …read more

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Granville Island is a magical place and a must see for any visitor to Vancouver.
Located on the bustling, picturesque waterfront of False Creek, Granville Island’s is a people-friendly, artistic, and magnetic destination for locals and visitors.
It currently attracts more than 10-million people a year. You will find an amazing sprawling and colorful Public Market, the only one in Canada to win North America’s Great Markets Great Cities award.
Among the island’s other ediverse tenans are a celebrated West Coast art school, dozens of specialty shops and restaurants, theaters, art and craft galleries, and, of course, those friendly pubs. All of this is …read more

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Are you looking for something to do with the whole family, but the weather is a little off?  Starting the 28th November running till 9 December 31, 2007 is a comedic take off of the familiar King Arthur story.  Searching for the “holey pail” told in pantomime format includes  Arther Penny and Mum, Mummy Penny (007) ‘Licenced to Grill’ run the kingdom as best they can, assisted by Merlin and hindered by almost everyone else!
 

Regular Ticket Prices:

Child/Student/Senior $13 (plus $2.50 service charge)
Adult $22 (plus $2.50 service charge)
(Groups of 10 or more get $2 off per ticket for Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
(Special Prices on …read more

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