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bartinski

  1. VanSun's Peter Birnie and Bard on the Beach boss Christopher Gaze discuss the Bard and state of culture in Vancouver on live stream...
  2. I've never seen Les Miz on stage. Damn straight I'm gonna see this movie bit.ly/KdFBSG
  3. Saw Doc Watson perform several times. As well as being a guitar master, he had one of the sweetest voices under heaven bit.ly/JAczMx
  4. @flargh and referring to your wife/husband/child as an "it" is no great shakes either.
  5. @katherinemonk It can only flourish in a country where Jerry Lewis is number one. In North America, we're a wee bit shy.
  6. @katherinemonk How could any movie featuring Nicole Kidman peeing on Zac Efron not be boffo box office?
  7. Heard a good shaggy dog story lately? How about Lucky Diamond, the celebrity-sniffing bride to be? bit.ly/M2yAle
  8. VanSun writer John Mackie profiles the last great project from renown architect Arthur Erickson — Canada House bit.ly/JV5LY1
  9. Decisions, decisions. Movie openings include Rihanna in a uniform, pregnant stars and horny Norwegian teen girls. Hmmm bit.ly/Jk3CHk
  10. On this mournful day, you may find solace in the fact that Rick Dees is alive and kicking. Play Disco Duck and boogie once more.
  11. TMZ reports that disco doyenne Donna Summer has died.
  12. VanSun's John Mackie interviews architectural chronicler Harold Kalman on new edition of Exploring Vancouver bit.ly/JU6IQY
  13. Vancouver architectural chronicler Harold Kalman releases fourth edition of his landmark guide, Exploring Vancouver bit.ly/JU6IQY
  14. @sunciviclee I'd answer you, but I'm too busy tweeting.
  15. Vancouver shutterbug Art Perry's intimate celebrity shots include Lou Reed, Roy Rogers bit.ly/JhfACu
  16. Now that Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are confirmed as X Factor hosts I've decided to renew my subscription to HBO bit.ly/KX35GH
  17. VanSun's John Mackie explores upcoming art auction that will put many rare Canadian masterworks on public view bit.ly/KOpZpj
  18. One of the few network TV shows I watch, Awake, just axed by NBC. If CBS cuts The Good Wife I'll really be steamed. bit.ly/JGzcO5
  19. Something for all the Cumberbitches out there. Benedict Cumberbatch on Sherlock, Star Wars. bit.ly/LxmYGs
  20. Something for all the Cumberbitches out there. Benedict Cumberbatch discusses Sherlock role, plays close to the chest on upcoming Star...