Giving value to the arts and culture By Shawna Stirrett Traditional arts groups such as orchestras, ballets, operas and theatres that neglect to think about how they fit into the broader social context and respond accordingly will fail. This might not happen today or the next day, but the writing is on the wall. While [...]
Vancouver excited to host inaugural ceremony for India film awards The 2013 Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) are coming to Vancouver in April as the city has been chosen for the inaugural hosting of the awards. The TOIFA awards will be held between April 4 and 6 across several locations in the Lower Mainland. [...]
David Grotto reveals tart cherries’ powerful nutrient profile Beacon Staff Reporter Eminent nutritionist David Grotto has released his new book, The Best Things You Can Eat, explaining the value in ‘eating red’. The new book released by Da Capo Press this month reveals some of the best foods for healthier living. Grotto’s favourite is clearly tart cherries. Recognized [...]
Profit Domination teaches why New Year resolutions will not fetch results, says author Beacon Staff Reporter Canadian author Odette Laurie launched her new book Profit Domination by reminding businesswomen that making and breaking New Year’s resolutions will not fetch results. Instead she challenges businesswomen to use planning and persistence to drive profits. Odette Laurie is the [...]
Barkerville exhibit captures Chinese experience during Cariboo Gold Rush An exhibit depicting the lives of Chinese immigrants during the Cariboo Gold Rush will travel to China next year thanks to a $20,000 grant from the B.C. government. The Barkerville exhibit is put together from archives kept in the historic gold rush town, which capture the [...]
Jodi King tour include stops at Edmonton, Red Deer, Grande Prairie and Calgary Beacon Staff Reporter Award-winning Christian pop sensation Jodi King launched her eight city tour of Western Canada along with her husband husband Chris Rademaker on Dec. 12. She will be performing at Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton tonight (Dec. 14), Family of [...]
Glenbow to exhibit unique collection in historic art gallery Beacon Staff Reporter BMO Financial Group on Tuesday announced its two-year commitment to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary as sponsor of the Historic Art Gallery which was opened recently. The first semi-permanent exhibition to open in the new space is a unique collection of western North [...]
The Stone Iris prom show to be X-mas bash of the Edmonton-based band Beacon Staff Reporter Edmonton’s 7 piece rock, reggae, blues and soul band Stone Iris (James Brown’s lost love children) will take part in a prom show of their newly-released album ‘Illuminations’ at Studio 37 in Calgary on Dec. 15. The Calgary show, which [...]
