
Just to keep everyone informed, there is still 20 days of Cultural Olympiad events taking place all over Vancouver. In preparation for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics there are many concerts at many of Vancouver's best venues. There are 400 performances for you to enjoy, some are free and some are ticketed. Here is a closer look at whats' coming up in the next week around Vancouver:
- On the Ice of Labrador 3/3/2009 - 3/7/2009 8PM (Ticketed)
On the Ice of Labrador is a dance performance by Montreal Danse along with Benoit Leduc that is internationally recognized for its strong repertoire. One of Montreal Danse's newest programs has been choreographed by British Columbian Sarah Chase and it explores the magic number seven. Seven dancers will weave their way through seven narratives about such disparate elements as trombone players, aviators and memory into a stunning biographical tapestry.
This performance can be seen at the Michael J. Fox Theatre which is located about 25 minutes outside of downtown Vancouver at 7373 MacPherson Avenue in Burnaby, BC.
- Midforms Music and Visual Series 3/5/2009 - 3/7/2009 10PM (Ticketed)
As a part of the Vancouver Cultural Olympiad series, Midforms Music and Visual Series is sure to bring you 3 evenings of fantastic entertainment. Starting on Thursday, March 5th with Mosaic Soundz, Beats Without Borders, the audience will be treated to an array of DJ's, VJ's, Musicians and Dancers along with a red hot dance party. Entertainer's from around the globe will be strutting their stuff in this performance of electronically influenced music and multimedia technology. Continuing on March 6th with Techforms, party goers can experience the shifting sights and sounds of dance floor technology along with the redefining and refining musical genres against an amazing backdrop of evocative images. On Saturday, March 7th this series continues with Breaksform, the audience will be introduced to musicians fearlessly breaking through new ground in this hybrid of electronic sub genres highlighted by a relentless attack of bass lines, emotive rhythms and a thunderous mashing of sonic styles. This is sure to bring Vancouver to a higher spirit.
Vancouver is looking forward to seeing the world in 2010, but the Vancouver Cultural Olympiad is seeing the world now. Be sure to take in one of these events and really enjoy the fact that you are being introduced to some of the best musicians, DJ's and entertainers in the entire world.
VancouverVibez.com is close to launching your online guide to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Check back with us on a regular basis and be ready to be blown away once we have launched the guide.
Looking forward to seeing you in Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
VanVibes.com Admin