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Historical puppet drama puts a feminist spin on the Grimm Brothers' works

Historical puppet drama puts a feminist spin on the Grimm Brothers' works

'Little Sister Grimm offers a whimsical look at how the famous Grimms, with help from women around them, transferred classic fairy tales from a rapidly fading oral tradition into literary form. His script pays tribute to the power of storytelling, to women sidelined by history, and to children who face evil or injustice.'
Pussy Riot at The Polygon: Landmark exhibition documents a decade of political action

Pussy Riot at The Polygon: Landmark exhibition documents a decade of political action

Activist and Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina brings Velvet Terrorism to North Vancouver.
Construction begins on new Vancouver Art Gallery, featuring traditional Coast Salish design

Construction begins on new Vancouver Art Gallery, featuring traditional Coast Salish design

The entire exterior of the new building will incorporate traditional weaving methods designed by Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam artists
New film champions work of Vancouver celebrity chronicler Malcolm Parry

New film champions work of Vancouver celebrity chronicler Malcolm Parry

‘The Society Page’ has its broadcast premier on the Knowledge Network March 17, documenting the career of the charismatic photographer, columnist and magazine founder
CapU students explore 'danger' in Ferry Building Gallery poster show

CapU students explore 'danger' in Ferry Building Gallery poster show

The IDEA Interprets show marks the gallery debut for Capilano University design students
North Van inventor brings home Oscar for science and technology

North Van inventor brings home Oscar for science and technology

The Lynn Valley resident has spent his life working on laser projection
Author Mandi Gray aims to help survivors of sexual violence with Suing For Silence

Author Mandi Gray aims to help survivors of sexual violence with Suing For Silence

The author will discuss defamation law and sexual violence as part of her book tour, coming to North Vancouver March 21
The Polygon's annual film program encourages Indigenous artists to consider connection

The Polygon's annual film program encourages Indigenous artists to consider connection

Participants for this year’s Reponse program delved into their own meaning of ‘All Woven Together’
Drama series featuring Squamish Nation actor breaks representation boundaries

Drama series featuring Squamish Nation actor breaks representation boundaries

This unlikely rom-com isn’t your average boy meets girl story
Lions Gate Sinfonia returns with intimate spin on the traditional requiem

Lions Gate Sinfonia returns with intimate spin on the traditional requiem

Whether a connoisseur of classical or simply a lover of music, Requiem appeals to all, says founder Clyde Mitchell