We've all seen videos or heard people talk about those fancy 3D printers producing colourful toy figurines or other small trinkets. But Toronto-based Secret Broadcast became the world's first music group to record a song using a set of 3D-printed instruments. "About a month ago, we were having a few drinks while brainstorming some ideas for our new video when …
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Art lovers prepare yourselves: a new event is coming to the Lower Mainland this May that will showcase works from both local and international artists in a variety of genres. Called Art! Vancouver, it is a four-day art fair set at the Vancouver Convention Centre designed to connect the fine arts community whether the exhibitors specialize …
Let the battle begin: 16 teams of Mario Kart competitors will square off tomorrow afternoon in a battle royal held at the Lamplighter pub in Gastown. The game du jour won't be the latest kart title, however. Players instead will be loading up Mario Kart 64, one of the most beloved multiplayer games to be …
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Looking for a red carpet experience to watch the 87th Academy Awards on Sunday but can't justify a plane ticket to California? Fortunately Vancouverites have another option to go out and enjoy a Hollywood-like experience without leaving the Lower Mainland. • Put on your fancy threads and head down to Donnelly Group's Cinema Public House on …
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It may have been 10 years since South African performer and choreographer Vincent Mantsoe last graced Canadian shores, but if his opening night show was any indication, he hasn't missed a beat. In celebration of Black History Month, Mantsoe returned to the Firehall Arts Centre where he last performed in 2001 to bring audiences NTU/// …
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