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Hot Art: Hiroshima History at Vancouver’s Museum of Anthropology

#88 by Ishiuchi Miyako "Wristwatch," 2010/2010 C-type print, 335 x 230, Okimoto S.

August 6, 1945. It’s a date not forgotten by many, but a Japanese photographer aims to document it for posterity with her 48 moving images of everyday objects left behind by the victims of the atomic bombing at Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II. Photos of these ownerless belongings, including a wristwatch (pictured), give a personal take on the event in hiroshima by Ishiuchi Miyako at the UBC Museum of Anthropology (to Feb. 12).—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Michael Morris Times Three

Michael Morris, Paris Letter, 1967. Courtesy collection of the University of Lethbridge Art Collection and gift of Lawrence Christmas

Design, poetry and art come together in Letters: Michael Morris and Concrete Poetry, which shows 90 works at three venues: Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery (Jan. 13 to Apr. 8); Satellite Gallery (Feb. 4 to Mar. 3); and UBC’s Walter C. Koerner Library (Jan. 13 to Apr. 30).—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Dates: The Distance Between You and Me at Vancouver Art Gallery

To January 22

"The Distance Between You and Me 15" by Gonzalo Lebrija courtesy the artist and Gallerie Laurent Godin, Paris

What do Vancouver, Los Angeles and Guadalajara have in common? Just ask Isabelle Pauwels, Kerry Tribe and Gonzalo Lebrija, a trio of photo and video artists who share similar ideas about physical and psychological location and dislocation despite living in different cities. See their work in The Distance Between You and Me at Vancouver Art Gallery.—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Stirring Spaces

"24 West" by Carolyn Mount

Examine our emotional attachment to structure in the etchings and prints of Relational Spaces at Dundarave Print Workshop and Gallery (Jan. 9 to Feb. 5) Carolyn Mount’s “24 West” (pictured) is a reductive relief print, created by carving a single block, or stamp, in several different stages to build up colour.—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Art: Off the Beaten Path

"Waterline" by Maegan Harbridge, at Port Moody Arts Centre

Seek and you shall find. Some of our city’s coolest art galleries aren’t in Vancouver proper, but in our neighbouring cities. At Port Moody Arts Centre (to Feb. 19), student Maegan Harbridge’s soft abstracts and drawings in Goodnight Goodluck explore the destruction caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan (“Waterline,” pictured). Also worth a drive to the ‘burbs: Burnaby Art Gallery and Richmond Art Gallery.—Kristina Urquhart

When East Meets West: Chinese New Year in Vancouver

Ring in the year of the dragon and experience the best of Chinese culture

By Kristina Urquhart

The grounds at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Photo by KK Law

Think big. That’s our advice for the auspicious year of the dragon, which kicks off Jan. 23 and lasts until Feb. 9, 2013. Dragons are symbols of power, good fortune and lofty ideas—and the world could use some of each after being encouraged to pause and reflect during the peaceful year of the rabbit in 2011.

The Chinese New Year adheres to a lunar and solar calendar and usually falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice; what follows are days of decorating, exchanging gifts and passing lucky red money packets. The festivities culminate in the spectacular two-hour Chinese New Year Parade on Jan. 29, which starts at the ornate Millennium Gate, an imposing entrance to North America’s third-largest Chinatown. Expect to see colourful lion dances and martial arts demonstrations making their way through the red-lamppost-lined neighbourhood. (more…)

Hot Art: Michael Audain’s Collection at the Vancouver Art Gallery

Photo by Rachel Topham, Vancouver Art Gallery, of "War Canoes, Alert Bay" by Emily Carr courtesy the collection of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa

Going Public

Get a glimpse of businessman and philanthropist Michael Audain’s extensive private art collection, on loan to the Vancouver Art Gallery, in Shore, Forest and Beyond: Art from the Audain Collection (to Jan. 29). The exhibition features 170 artworks, including a number of pieces by Emily Carr (“War Canoes, Alert Bay,” pictured) and other well-known regional artists such as Lawren Harris and B.C. Binning. Also on display are a variety of First Nations ceremonial objects, cementing this as a solid showcase of BC talent. —Kristina Urquhart

More information:

VANCOUVER ART GALLERY Daily 10 am-5 pm, Tu to 9 pm. $17.50, senior $12.50, student $12.50, 5-12 $6.25, under 5 free, family $50. Tu admission by donation after 5 pm. 750 Hornby St. 24-hr info 604-662-4719. www.vanartgallery.bc.ca

Hot Shopping: OLEANA Wool Blankets

Wool blankets by OLEANA, at Urbanity

NORDIC CHIC

When the weather outside is frightful, curl up with a super-soft blanket by Norwegian company OLEANA. These bright throws are made of merino wool (pictured) or alpaca and reference both Nordic culture and the Silk Road in their patterns. Stop by Urbanity to find OLEANA blankets, knitwear, silks and coats to perfect your Scandinavian style.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:
URBANITY 2412 Granville St. 604-801-6262. www.urbanity.ca

Hot Art: History Lesson

"Kenyan Water Hole No. 1" by Alfred J. Klein, 1933, courtesy Satellite Gallery

Step back in time during Nature, Knowledge and the Knower at Satellite Gallery (to Jan 14). You’ll see three panoramic photograph enlargements taken in Kenya between 1920 and 1930 (“Kenyan Water Hole No. 1” by Alfred J. Klein, pictured), which were later used to aid in the creation of the habitat dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History. Complementing the exhibition is an online archive of over 400 photos by explorer James L. Clark and other artists. —Kristina Urquhart

More information:

SATELLITE GALLERY 560 Seymour St., 2nd floor; 604-687-8425

Hot Shopping: Designer Labels at Leone

Versace men's bag, at Leone

Fashionable Finds

Dior and Prada and Miu Miu, oh my! Find it all, plus runway-ready styles by labels such as Alexander McQueen and Roberto Cavalli, at Leone. The designer emporium stocks apparel and accessories for women, children and men, including this dapper Versace bag (pictured) for the stylish guy on your holiday gift list.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

LEONE Sinclair Centre, 757 W. Hastings St. 604-683-1133. www.leone.ca

Hot Entertainment: Jay-Z and Kanye West

Jay-Z. Photo by Chris Baldwin

Kanye West

Rap Royalty

With over 65 million albums sold worldwide and 27 Grammy Awards between them, there’s no doubt hip-hop heavyweights Jay-Z and Kanye West are successful solo artists. So you can imagine that when these two rappers collaborated for their album Watch The Throne, it was a sure bet. The duo’s smart rhymes, unconventional samples and experiments with sound have translated into a marathon concert with 30-plus tracks on the set list. Rogers Arena is the last stop on their tour, and it will be a show you won’t want to miss (Dec. 17 and 18).—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

7:30 pm. Rogers Arena, Pacific Blvd. at Abbott St. Tickets 1-855-985-5000.

Hot Art: Winter Warm-Up on Granville’s Gallery Row

"Halo #4" by Gordon Wiens

Nothing beats a December walk down South Granville’s Gallery Row. Warm up by checking out hot new contemporary artworks in Gallery Artists at Bau-Xi Gallery (Dec. 3 to 23). Inside, you’ll find acrylics by abstract artist Gordon Wiens (“Halo #4,” pictured), as well as pieces by other painters such as Cori Creed and Joseph Plaskett. After, if you’re still feeling frosty, there are over 20 cool galleries on this strip to warm both your body and your mind.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

BAU-XI GALLERY 3045 Granville St. 604-733-7011. www.bau-xi.com

Hot Art: Fine Canadian Art at Mountain Galleries

"Consolation" by Linda Wilder

Top Notch

With gorgeous paintings by Canadian artists such as Linda Wilder (“Consolation,” pictured) lining the walls, it’s little wonder Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont won the Fine Art category in our 2011 Where to Shop Awards. This winter, keep an eye out for works exploring the mountain culture and landscape by 12 major artists, including Corrinne Wolcoski and Robert Genn.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

MOUNTAIN GALLERIES AT THE FAIRMONT Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd. 604-935-1862. www.mountaingalleries.com

Hot Art: New Works at Kurbatoff Art Gallery

"Gothic" by William Allister

High Impact

Looking for drama? You won’t be disappointed by the kaleidoscopic pieces from the estate of Canadian painter William Allister (“Gothic,” pictured) at Kurbatoff Art Gallery during its Holiday Season Group Show (to Dec. 31).—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

KURBATOFF ART GALLERY 2435 Granville St. 604-736-5444. www.kurbatoffgallery.com

Hot Essentials: Eco-Friendly Whistler

Photo by Randy Lincks courtesy Tourism British Columbia

Green Dreams

Achieving a zero operating footprint may be a lofty goal, but we’d say the Whistler Blackcomb resort is well on its way. Efficient lighting and a hydro project that produces the equivalent of the resort’s annual energy demand are just some of the ways Whistler Blackcomb is going green. Since 2000, the resort has reduced waste by 60 per cent and, in 2011, it was named one of Canada’s greenest employers for the third year in a row. Visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com for more information.—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Dining: Best of BC’s Edible Souvenirs

The retail store at Edible Canada. Photo by KK Law

Save your stocking stuffing for the retail store in Edible Canada’s stylish new space (pictured), where you’ll find gourmet goodies from across the province, from dressings and herb-infused oils to jellies and pickled nibbles. Our pick? The Vancouver-themed salts by Sea to Sky Seasonings, which are a souvenir and a savoury treat all rolled into one. For those on your list who have been extra good this year, select a gorgeous gift basket—then try to resist keeping it for yourself.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

EDIBLE CANADA AT THE MARKET . $$. B/L/D (daily). Granville Island Public Market, 1689 Johnston St. 604-682-6675. www.ediblecanada.com

Hot Dining: Top Vancouver Restaurants to Eat Oysters

Oysters at Monk McQueens. Photo by KK Law

Superb Shellfish

Whether or not you believe the old adage about eating oysters only in months containing the letter “R,” November is a win-win. Enjoy waterfront views at Monk McQueens (pictured) while slurping succulent BC bivalves on ice. If you prefer these molluscs cooked, the oysters Rockefeller is a tasty choice. Other top spots for these freshly shucked shellfish include Coast Restaurant, Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House and Yew.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

MONK MCQUEENS FRESH SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR Patio, Where to Dine Awards 2010. $$-$$$. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 601 Stamp’s Landing. 604-877-1351. www.monkmcqueens.com (more…)

Hot Art: Culture at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC

"Coke Salish" by Sonny Assu

Memory Test

In A Green Dress: Objects, Memory, and the Museum (to Feb. 12), the Museum of Anthropology explores the memories of cultural communities with pieces such as First Nations artist Sonny Assu’s thought-provoking take on the iconic Coca-Cola sign (“Coke Salish,” pictured).—Kristina Urquhart
More information:

MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY AT UBC Tu 10 am-9 pm, W-Su 10 am-5 pm. $14, s/s $12, family $35. $7 on Tu from 5 pm-9 pm. 6393 N.W. Marine Dr. 604-822-5087. www.moa.ubc.ca

Hot Art: Roy Arden at Monte Clark Gallery

"Help the Artists!" photo courtesy Roy Arden and Monte Clark Gallery

Branching Out

Sometimes, change is good. Local contemporary photographer Roy Arden shows that to be true in Vox at Monte Clark Gallery (Nov. 24 to Jan. 7), leaving his camera behind in favour of other media. Arden tries his talented hand at paintings, sculpture and mixed-media collages (“Help the Artists!,” pictured), exploring the notion of the voice through subtle art history and pop culture references.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

MONTE CLARK GALLERY 2339 Granville St. 604-730-5000. www.monteclarkgallery.com

Winter Warm-Ups in Whistler

Baby, it’s cold outside. After a chilly day on the slopes, Whistler offers lots of activities to get your mercury rising

By Kristina Urquhart

The outdoor fire pit at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler's Mallard Lounge and Terrace. Photo by Randy Lincks courtesy Tourism British Columbia

HOT
Whether you’ve been slaloming down a black-diamond ski run or shopping in Whistler Village, duck into a coffee shop for a reprieve from the cold air. Locals love the beans at Lift Coffee Company and Moguls Coffee House, as well as the brews at DavidsTea—which stocks a wood-smoke-scented tea for those determined to warm up.

HOTTER
When a hot cuppa won’t cut it, try a roaring fire to warm your tootsies. Two fire pits at The Mallard Lounge and Terrace add a romantic ambience to live entertainment, and the leather chairs flanking the fireplace at Dubh Linn Gate make for cozy rest stops. Still feeling chilly? A heavenly spa treatment might do the trick. At Scandinave Spa, immerse yourself in warm soaking pools, sweltering saunas and steam baths. Or go for a hot stone massage, which is also offered at several village spots including Vida Spa. (more…)

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