Archive for the ‘Arts’ Category

Theatre troupe presents original comedy starting May 21
Natalie Hamilton

A honeymoon-bound couple takes a wrong turn in a humorous direction in the Stage Door Theatre Troupe’s upcoming production of Tiki Island. Read the rest of this entry »

More than 200 people attend premiere of The Story of Luke and Big Picture Award April 5
Camille Jensen

VANCOUVER – When Greg sat in the audience at the Rio Theatre April 5 and listened to people laughing at the video shorts he and his peers at Stage Door Theatre Troupe created he felt a tremendous sense of pride. Read the rest of this entry »

Gather April 5 for award reception, film screening
Natalie Hamilton

Around the Spectrum Society for Community Living, Aaron Johannes is affectionately known as “Dad.” Read the rest of this entry »

New website celebrates the lived experience of disability through narratives and more
Natalie Hamilton

Lindsay Lorraine is looking forward to the infinite “posAbilities” that will unfold as the personal stories and examples of community living in British Columbia come to fruition. Read the rest of this entry »

Launches digital storytelling, expands community gardens, participates in inaugural film festival
Michelle Strutzenberger

Whether it was through the launch of digital storytelling or ongoing expansion of its community gardens, posAbilities made great strides in 2012 towards changing perceptions and creating community through the use of some innovative tools. Read the rest of this entry »

First posAbilities production already building bridges 
Michelle Strutzenberger

More than 200 people, many with no previous connection to the world of developmental disability, have just been exposed to it thanks to a new video released by posAbilities last week. Read the rest of this entry »

Alternative Creations Studio, located in artists’ ‘haven,’ makes most of place
Michelle Strutzenberger

The best way to create a community of belonging could be to make the most of its assets, connections and opportunities. This is the approach Alternative Creations Studio, an artists’ workshop operated through posAbilities, is taking by participating in an east Vancouver arts event again this year. Read the rest of this entry »

Director envisions day when artists are invited to curated shows by their peers in the broader community
Michelle Strutzenberger

Daryl shone as a friendly and engaging host at the posAbilities inclusion art show last week. Read the rest of this entry »