September 5, 2011–For a second today, I thought it was February. Not because it was cold but because as I was driving across the Burrard Street Bridge, there was a slew of banners with hearts on all the lamp posts. Don’t get me wrong, hearts can be associated with a lot of things, but Valentine’s Day has sort of taken over the heart as it’s international symbol.
Where was I? Right, Burrard Bridge. The Vancouver Arts Club has displayed some lively banners across the bridge in hopes of inspiring people to take part in their cause. What is the Arts Club exactly? With 2 theatres located on Granville Island (Arts Club Theatre and The Revue Stage) and 1 on Granville Street (Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage), the Arts Club Theatres are home to a number of productions staged by young and local performers, year round. If you like to head out to see a play now and then, supporting the Vancouver Arts Club is an excellent way to not only support our local arts scene but maintain the city as having a reputation for good food and entertainment!
Here’s what is being performed this month:
Arts Club Theatre–Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker
The Stanley–Next to Normal Music by Tom Kitt, Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
But, and there is a but here–the cost of a ticket to any of the shows put on by the Arts Club only covers half of their costs! That means that even if they sell out all their shows, the Arts Club still relies on individual and corporate patrons to help them continue to operate. If you are interested in supporting the Arts Club, visit their website HERE or by clicking on the heart-filled banner below.