A memoir, two books of poetry and two non-fiction works, all of which reflect Vancouver’s rich history and culture, have been selected as finalists for the 2013 City of Vancouver Book Award.

The 25th annual City of Vancouver Book Award will be presented at the Mayor’s Arts Awards Gala at TELUS World of Science on November 22. 

Finalists

For Vancouverites, the Georgia Street Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery has long been a public gathering place where we meet, celebrate, and express our opinions.

A team of designers unveiled a series of concepts at its first open house on October 1, and you are invited to provide your feedback. The proposed designs were developed using public feedback from consultations held in October of last year. Following open house sessions this month, public feedback and comments will help to create the design for the plaza. 

The Canada Council for the Arts today (October 2) announced the list of finalists for the 2013 Governor General’s Literary Awards. The GGs are awarded in both official languages, in seven categories: fiction, poetry, drama, non fiction, children’s literature (text and illustration) and translation. 

The Key Events List (pdf), compiled by your Alliance for Arts and Culture, lists upcoming events in and around Metro Vancouver through the next 12 months. The list is designed to be a guide for event planners, who will find the roster helpful in avoiding scheduling conflicts.

The Province of British Columbia is currently reviewing its liquor policies with an eye to improving consumer convenience, the economy, and public health and safety.

Provincial liquor policy affects arts and culture groups in many different ways from gallery openings, to performances and fundraising events. From now until October 31, 2013 they are inviting all interested parties to provide feedback.

The 4th annual Culture Days that took place this past weekend was a spectacular success! More than 530 activities were held in 55 communities across British Columbia. Thanks to all who came out and for the generosity of the artists, cultural workers and volunteers who hosted the activities and welcomed Canadians into their creative and cultural spaces.

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Vancouver composer, conductor, and pianist Bramwell Tovey has been inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame along with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as announced by Premier Christy Clark and Vancouver City Councillor Elizabeth Ball Saturday night. Tovey will receive an engraved panel on the Granville Street Star Walk.