Entries Tagged as ‘Arts & Culture’

March 2, 2010

The Olympics are over but our memories go on

It’s some time between 3-4pm on Sunday, February 28 and Merlin’s Bar in Whistler is absolutely roaring with excitement. A waiter is dressed up as a hockey player, complete with pants, helmet and “Slap Shot“-esque glasses with tape around the rim. Canadian flags are waiving, strangers are hugging and beer glasses are clinking. The crowd [...]

February 14, 2010

“Ice Night” In Whistler During the Olympics

Ice seems to be the theme of the 2010 Winter Games so far. I’ve seen so many ice sculptures since the Games began, but a few nights ago, I had the ultimate “ice night” in Whistler.
We started off at NiX ice theatre, a play put together by The Only Animal production company. The temporary theatre, [...]

February 9, 2010

Flame Ignites Whistler

On Friday, February 5, the town of Whistler (and thousands of new friends) gathered to welcome the flame that that has spent three months travelling across our vast nation.
Patriotism was rampant throughout the village. I’ve never seen so many Canadian flags, toques, shirts, mitts and scarves. Even the random German flag and old dude chanting [...]