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Clyde Mitchell is well known to Vancouver audiences as the Resident Conductor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Originally trained as an orchestral french hornist, Clyde later studied conducting in California and has since garnered considerable recognition for his talents. Clyde regularly appears as an adjudicator and conductor for youth, community and honour orchestras and bands…
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Since 1972, Bill has been the Artistic Managing Director of Vancouver’s Arts Club Theatre Company. During his time with the company, Bill has expanded its operations to include year-round programming at three venues-the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Granville Island Stage, and Revue Stage-as well as on tour throughout the province, making the Arts Club the…
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Dan McLeod is cofounder, publisher, and editor of The Georgia Straight, one of the pre-eminent arts and entertainment publications in Canada. Under McLeod’s tutelage, The Georgia Straight has played a critical role in forging a thriving arts and culture community in Vancouver through its comprehensive coverage of theatre, music, dance, comedy, film, visual arts, and…
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Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sarah has made Vancouver her home since 1988. Her first album Touch was released in 1988 by Nettwerk Records and went Gold in Canada due to the underground hits “Vox” and “Steaming.” A dedicated fan base took flight and further albums Solace, 1991 (“Drawn to the Rhythm” and “Into The Fire”) and Fumbling Towards Ecstasy,…
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Monty McFarlane was born May 2, 1925. Monty was a funny man and a genuine artist on radio for 46 years.He is best remembered for a long stretch as “‘morning man” at Vancouver’s CJOR 600. One of the city’s most entertaining radio personalities, Monty worked for over 15 radio and TV stations. Monty liked jazz…
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