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Jason Hall

Jason Hall, Senior Editor - Arts & Culture, brings his passion for the local side of the Vancouver arts scene to the Vancouver Observer. Having grown up in a family of artists and theatrical designers of various sorts, he developed an early love for visual as well as performing arts. 
 
Previous to taking up the pen, he played clarinet with a number of orchestras in Canada (including the Vancouver Symphony), and continues to perform around the city. He also cycle commutes to Burnaby where he works as Marketing Content Writer for Webtech Wireless (a software company), and is instructor for BCIT’s Associate Certificate in Technical Writing program. 
See his website at JasonHall.ca and follow him on twitter: @jasonhall_ca
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Turning Point Ensemble re-members Air India Flight 182

Now for the thirtieth anniversary of the bombing of Flight 182, the Turning Point Ensemble performs "air india [redacted]"
end-of-summer music releases

We've assembled a hot collection of music released across British Columbia this summer

This hot dry summer, there was more ablaze than the province's forests. Musicians from Victoria to Elkford released new albums showing what rich culture we have here.
Theatre under the Stars: Oliver!

THEATRE REVIEW: TUTS plays up the rustic charms of 'Oliver' in the park

Perhaps my expectations were set a trifle high; I mean, the Act 1 onstage rainstorm (BC Wildfire Services really needs to know of this marvel) was mind-blowing.
Bard on the Beach - Comedy or Tragedy

Bard on the Beach: choosing between 'A Comedy of Errors' and 'King Lear'

Take your pick: A fine romp of cheerful summer fare with 'The Comedy of Errors' or a thoughtful exploration into the human condition with 'King Lear.'
Vancouver music release roundup - spring edition

Vancouver music release roundup - spring edition

This spring, Vancouver is rich with a fresh crop of music releases across all genres.
Eight Songs Cast

Nu:BC Collective unmasks madness fit for a king

There’s a long tradition of on-stage musical instrument destruction in rock circles, but watching a violin smashed to pieces on the concert stage right in front of us seemed downright pornographic.
Vancouver Chamber Choir - Orpheum, 2015

Vancouver Chamber Choir explores spring’s veiled splendours

When it comes to Easter, death and sacrifice are attributes that corporate marketers struggle with more than, say, bunnies and chocolate eggs.
Vancouver music release roundup

Vancouver music release roundup - January/February

What's going on in Vancouver these days with music releases? We kick off a discovery in all genres…

Vancouver Symphony’s New Music Festival kicks off 2015 with a breath of fresh ideas

If you rank yourself among the musically curious, consider the second annual VSO New Music Festival as a great warm up to a year of imaginative music making around the city.
Bullying by Vancouver Opera and Touchstone Theatre. Photo courtesy Tim Matheson

Vancouver Opera and Touchstone Theatre tackle bullying head on

As anyone who’s been up Burnaby Mountain knows, to combat bullying you must stand up to it. Vancouver Opera’s Stickboy and Touchstone Theatre’s Late Company are also confronting and healing bullying.