Arts Marie Khouri A woman of letters. Marie Khouri definitely has a way with words; after all, it demands a unique eloquence to be able to craft a sentence so emphatic, so articulate, and so artistic that it takes up a full 75 feet of floor space.
Arts The Flats Second Annual Summer Block Party Sociable commentary. The sun is high in the sky and summer is here; and for many, that means it’s the season for a neighbourhood block party. Several new exhibitions are opening at the Flats on Saturday, July 12; various gallery events are scheduled from noon to 6:00 p.m.
Arts The Flats Critical mass. More than 12 contemporary art galleries have relocated to the Flats, a gritty yet up-and-coming patch of stubby concrete buildings, dusty auto shops, and railroad tracks clustered around East 1st Avenue between Main and Clark.
Arts Capture Photography Festival Snapshots. Many months ago, Kim Spencer-Nairn mused about an idea: Vancouver should have its very own photography festival.