Category Arts & Culture

Two world premières

photo - Artists of Ballet BC and Arts Umbrella practise Shahar Binyamini’s BOLERO X. Part of HERE, which runs Nov. 2-4, the work brings 50 dancers on stage for the first time in Ballet BC history

Artists of Ballet BC and Arts Umbrella practise Shahar Binyamini’s BOLERO X. Part of HERE, which runs Nov. 2-4, the work brings 50 dancers on stage for the first time in Ballet BC history. (photo by Marcus Eriksson) Ballet BC…

Share delight of letters

photo - “Shabbat Saskatchewan,” by Esther Tennenhouse. Part of Otiyot (Letters), a joint exhibit with her son Joel Klassen, which is now at the Zack Gallery

“Shabbat Saskatchewan,” by Esther Tennenhouse. Part of Otiyot (Letters), a joint exhibit with her son Joel Klassen, which is now at the Zack Gallery. Colourful and playful, dark and ominous, Esther Tennenhouse’s artwork is engaging and thought-provoking, as she offers…

Trauma, loss and hope

photo - Composer Rita Ueda has written an opera inspired by Barbara Bluman’s book I Have My Mother’s Eyes

Composer Rita Ueda has written an opera inspired by Barbara Bluman’s book I Have My Mother’s Eyes. (photo by Danilo Bobyk) “In light of what is happening in the news today, we need to tell the story of Chiune Sugihara…

Melding multiple forms of art

photo - Karina Bromberg during Eden Shabtai‘s Elevate Intensive in Los Angeles in August 2022

Karina Bromberg during Eden Shabtai‘s Elevate Intensive in Los Angeles in August 2022. (photo from Karina Bromberg) “I think the difference between my dream as a kid and my wanting to do this professionally was getting to experience the behind-the-scenes…

Oktopus tours province

photo - Oktopus performs at Massey Theatre Oct. 21

Oktopus performs at Massey Theatre Oct. 21. (photo © Emmanuel Crombez) Juno-nominated klezmer group Oktopus brings their unique sound and high energy performance to Massey Theatre on Oct. 21. The New Westminster concert is the culmination of a BC tour that includes Oliver,…

Live music at JSA party

photo - The Brock House Society Big Band performs after the Jewish Seniors Alliance AGM Oct. 26

The Brock House Society Big Band performs after the Jewish Seniors Alliance AGM Oct. 26. (photo from JSA) The Brock House Society Big Band will take part in the festivities that follow the Jewish Seniors Alliance’s annual general meeting Oct.…

Survivors a cautionary tale

photo - On Oct. 29 at the Phoenix Theatre in Victoria, there will be a one-night-only performance of Wendy Kout’s play Survivors, which is touring schools this month

On Oct. 29 at the Phoenix Theatre in Victoria, there will be a one-night-only performance of Wendy Kout’s play Survivors, which is touring schools this month. (photo by Peter Nadler) In light of the success of last year’s pilot tour,…

The Debaters special edition

photo - The special Chutzpah! Festival edition of The Debators will be moderated by Kate Davis

The special Chutzpah! Festival edition of The Debators will be moderated by Kate Davis. (photo from Chutzpah!) This year’s Chutzpah! Festival opens with a bold question: “The Ten Commandments. Holy Moses, is it time for some new ones?” And the audience…

A voice to Lithuania’s victims

photo - Grant Gochin in J’Accuse!, which can be screened online as part of the South African Film Festival Nov. 2-12

Grant Gochin in J’Accuse!, which can be screened online as part of the South African Film Festival Nov. 2-12. (screenshot) The award-winning film J’Accuse! is about the alliance between Grant Gochin, a Jewish activist for Lithuanian Holocaust truth, and Silvia Foti, the…