Author Archives: Firehall Arts Centre

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Jun
2012

DTES Local Area Planning Program Workshop

The City of Vancouver has initiated a Local Area Planning Program for the Downtown Eastside.  More information about the planning process can be found here. They are in the initial stage of the planning process – a step called “Reviewing – Taking Stock.”  This step of the process involves research and outreach to identify the […]


22

Jun
2012

BIRTH

Produced by 75 Cent Productions JULY 19-21 & 26 – 28, 8PM Directed by Rebecca Ryan BIRTH is a funny, touching and eye opening look at the midwives, doctors and mothers who have shaped the way we give birth today. Based on historical figures and modern day testimonials BIRTH celebrates the shocking and many times […]


06

Jun
2012

Healing through Humour: The Progressive Polygamists and This is CANCER

Presented by Two Wrongs That Write Productions  June 22, 23, 29 & 30, 8pm at the Firehall Arts Centre Tickets $20 through Firehall Arts Centre Box Office at 604.689.0926 or online This is CANCER This is CANCER by Bruce Horak and Rebecca Northan just completed a sold out run for the second consecutive year at this year’s Edmonton Fringe Festival […]


10

May
2012

Thank you for coming to Kudos & Cocktails!

Last night’s Kudos & Cocktails was an intimate gathering of folks wishing to pay tribute to five amazing individuals: Sid Chow Tan, Barbara Clayden, Bonnie Allen, Marlie Oden and Chris Randle. Slides and images accompanied each tribute, the recipients shared a few words and each received a Standing Ovation Award from the Firehall. Thank you […]


05

May
2012

Donna Spencer Honoured with BC Community Achievement Award

On April 25th, the Firehall’s fearless leader Donna Spencer was one of thirty-six individuals honoured with a BC Community Achievement Award. The ceremony, held at Government House in Victoria, recognizes people who go above and beyond to make a difference in communities across the province. It was inspiring to hear the stories of the award recipients; each one […]


23

Apr
2012

From the Intern Desk

Greetings, my name is Nicolas Lay and I am an intern for the Firehall Arts Centre. My experience at the Firehall has been one of the most thrilling ones I’ve had since moving here 3 months ago from a small prairie town in Alberta. I’ve never worked in a performing arts theatre before and now I don’t ever […]


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Apr
2012

Kudos & Cocktails May 9th

The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to announce its annual ‘Kudos & Cocktails’ tribute and fundraiser will take place on Wednesday May 9 at 7pm at the Firehall Arts Centre. The celebratory event fetes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Firehall and the artistic community in Vancouver. For 30 years, the Firehall Arts […]