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Fest supporters issue public statement urging members to oppose pending dissolution of the organization; meanwhile, others in favour of the move to dissolve
Read MoreAt the PuSh Festival, Smail Kanouté’s thought-provoking new work interweaves spoken testimonials, graffitied bodies, and a mix of street-dance languages
Read MoreFinland’s Race Horse Company conjures an eerie sci-fi universe, while La Compagnie 7Bis spins the Cyr wheel in metaphorical new ways
Read Morebecause I love the diversity (this micro attitude, we all have it) will not run at the 2023 fest due to delayed VISA processing
Read MoreArtistic director sees Vancouver Folk Music Festival cancellation as a “wakeup call” for arts fans
Read MoreFrom the warmth of West African drumming to the marimba-laced electronics of Stravinsky’s grandson, Music on Main and PuSh Fest concert is expansive and collaborative
Read More“I don’t see why you would kill such a thing after all these years”, says Cristall; BC Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport also weighs in
Read MoreBoard cites increasing costs, greater competition for funding as it asks members to vote on dissolution of VFMF Society
Read MoreThe celebration of arts and culture features local and national artists
Read MoreSoliloquio, Selfie Concert, and The Seventh Fire are just some of the dynamic interdisciplinary productions at the 2023 fest, January 25 to February 5
Read MoreThe South Korean, Belgian-based multimedia artist uses “tongue-tie surgery” as a jumping off point to delve into cultural identity
Read MoreReservations are now open; newcomers include Riley’s Fish + Steak, Gastronomy, The Farmhouse, VV Tapas Lounge, Delara, Monarca, and Nightshade, among others
Read MoreThe genre-defying artist offers an electrifying performance of his new album
Read MoreFestival runs February 22 to 26 at VIFF Centre for its biggest festival yet
Read MoreKey themes include mental health, diversity of Jewish communities, and political reality in literature
Read MoreThe insightful performative lecture uses the power of theatre to examine economic, racial, and institutional oppression
Read MoreTaiko drumming, Kwantlen First Nation storytelling, soul music, and more on the diverse 2022 program
Read MoreFascinating characters, and some dark times, as documentary travels from 1950s through WWE to today
Read MoreDirector of programming cites empathy, communion, and renewed international presence at event, January 19 to February 5, 2023
Read MoreThe second annual fest highlights diversity on and off the camera
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