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Diana [Jean] Krall OC, OBC, was born in 1964 in Nanaimo, BC. As a jazz singer and pianist, she is known for her contralto vocals, selling more than 6 million albums in the US and over 15 million, worldwide. In 2009 Billboard magazine named her the second most important jazz artist of the first decade…
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Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Karin grew up in Edmonton, Alberta where she trained as a dancer. After graduating from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts, she moved to Vancouver to pursue a career as an actor. She has received numerous Jessie Richardson awards and nominations for her work in theatre, performing lead…
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One of Vancouver’s most outstanding patron of the Arts, Iby Koerner contributed not only her time and money but also considerable enthusiasm, taste and knowledge to the community. Her powerful influence and connections resulted in many greats coming to Vancouver, such as Igor Stravinsky who gave his only Canadian performance at her bequest. Iby Koerner…
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Dolores Kirkwood has contributed significantly to the dance community as a dancer, choreographer, adjudicator and teacher. Her credits include dancing with Theatre Under the Stars, Vancouver International Festival, Western Canada Theatre Company in Kamloops, University of Oregon and UBC and highlights such as performing with Chita Rivera in Sweet Charity and with Jerry Orach in Most Happy Fella.…
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Robbie King was born on May 27, 1947 in Malarctic, Quebec, the son of big band musicians. Robbie was legendary for his incomparable style on B3 organ and bass pedals. At age 17, he left home to play clubs in Toronto. He moved west with The Good Shepherds and at 19 signed to Motown with…
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