As someone who identifies as non binary, getting my period is something that I don’t enjoy dealing with. I will admit that it’s MUCH better than the alternative (the alternative being pregnant, i’m openly childfree).
Firstly I wanted to thank Van Dusen for giving me the chance to bring my entire family! We had a blast.
If you’re in or around Vancouver, BC and you want to do something joyful for the holiday season, look no further than the Festival of Lights! With over one million lights decorating 15 acres, the scenery is sure to dazzle even the smallest of humans! With free rides on the carousel (my niece went on like 8 times!), a dancing light show, photos with Santa, food trucks and much much more – you are guaranteed to have a lot of fun! We did.
Don’t forget to share your images with the hashtag #vandusenFOL – Learn more about the event at: vandusenfestivaloflights.ca
Sensory Goods was kind enough to send me a Weighted Neck Wrap!
(I received complementary tickets in exchange for my review)
Annie has always been one of my favourite musicals. I watched both versions on VHS religiously as a child, had a chance to be in a production in school and saw it at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre many moons ago.
This version seemed different to me and I learned that it’s not uncommon for the scripts to change and get rewritten. There were songs I didn’t remember and scenes that seemed off to me. I also didn’t know why they said “always” instead of “only” during Tomorrow. It’s actually because the movie version changed it. Who knew?
Camryn McDonald plays Annie and brings a very unique approach to her performance. She’s incredibly animated, professional and focused, much like all the seasoned professionals around her! I see a bright and successful future for Camryn.
The whole ensemble had great chemistry and I really enjoyed the choreography. A Hard Knock Life was a great display of the talent of the young ladies playing the orphans. It was really mesmerizing and one of my favourite songs.
The sets were beautiful but it was hard for me to not pick out pieces that didn’t fit the depression-era that the musical is set in. I don’t blame them, it’s not easy (or cheap) to completely retrofit the set to be 100% accurate. Same thing can be said for some of the costumes. There’s a scene where President Roosevelt is seated at a table with his staff and two of the ladies look like they came right off the set of Laverne & Shirley, but again, there’s only so much you can do with budget restraints. I also can’t help that I have an innate attention to detail.
This is the second Align Entertainment production i’ve seen, the first one being Legally Blonde which I was SO excited to review.
Align has an incredibly dedicated team, committed to providing experiences you and your family will enjoy. It’s so important for the soul to immerse yourself in some arts and culture. Clearly i’m a big proponent of this!
Align Entertainment presents:
Annie: The Musical
Dates: February 1–16, 2019
Preview: February 1, 8pm
Family Matinee: February 2, 2pm
Opening Night: February 2, 8pm
Ticket Prices: Regular: $29–$42
Special Preview Pricing: $20
Thrifty Thursdays: $25
Family Matinee: $15
Address: Michael J. Fox Theatre
7373 Macpherson Ave
Burnaby, BC V5J 2B7
Tickets: http://alignentertainment.ca/tickets or vtixonline.com
Website: alignentertainment.ca
I wanted to share my brand new White Rhino Bags Unboxing & Review:
and my haircut – I went to Hair Art Academy in Langley BC (not sponsored by them) and was pretty impressed with the results:
I would like to thank Pacific Theatre in Vancouver for giving me complimentary tickets in exchange for my review.
Kim’s Convenience should be considered a Canadian treasure at this point.
With the incredible success of the televised series on CBC, I felt as though it was important for me to see the stage version of which the show is based.
Written by Ins Choi, there is so much going for it. The brilliant acting, the storyline of immigrants finding their success in Canada, the multiculturalism and family relations, the point is really driven home; we all have our own stories to tell. The play revolves around Mr. Kim, a Korean Father of two and loving husband who runs his own convenience store in Toronto, Ontario.
The audience gets to experience Mr Kim’s ups & downs, comedic banter and his strained relationship with his Son, Jung.
I laughed, I cried and I wholeheartedly felt that many people could relate to this very Canadian story.
Janet, Mr. Kim’s daughter is an aspiring photographer who grapples with the fact that the store may be her imminent future which leaves her with a bit of anger towards her father, who proves that he has done so much for her.
Being such a huge fan of the show, I really felt that this experience was part of my true fandom experience.
The television show is another thing that I would like to strongly advocate for, it’s on CBC (and Netflix) and has run for two seasons. Season three is coming up in January and I can not wait. My Boyfriend and I were first in line at the fan screening in Calgary.
Opening the doors now – thanks to everyone who waited! #KimsOnTour #Calgary is starting! pic.twitter.com/1eb7xO7ntd
— Kim’s Convenience (@KimsConvenience) September 22, 2017
You’ll see us 8-9 seconds in.
I also was overjoyed to see Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Mr. Kim from the TV Show joining us for the performance at the theatre.
I met @bitterasiandude yesterday and it was definitely an early birthday present. Such a cherished moment. @KimsConvenience Thank you for the hug and the kindness you share with all your fans! pic.twitter.com/R86iWEX7J8
— Margaux AKA Retro (@artfulretro) September 29, 2018
This is a WIN WIN!! I hope you have a chance to check out my video and hear all about this Sensorygoods.com Weighted blanket!!
Oops! I posted these videos on youtube and of course, being slightly absent minded, I completely forgot to post them here.
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