This summer, Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) in partnership with the Downtown Vancouver BIA and the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, is hosting FREE guided tours of the Orpheum Theatre, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. These informative and entertaining guided tours take place from July 5 to September 29 – beginning…
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This summer, BC Entertainment Hall of Fame (BCEHOF) in Partnership with Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) are offering FREE guided tours of the Orpheum, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. The Orpheum, a designated National Heritage Site was built in 1927. Home to the beloved Vancouver Symphony Orchestra; the theatre also hosts…
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With sadness we say good-bye to Dal Richards, Vancouvers Legendary Big Band Leader. Dal had been honoured many times for his career as a musician, and for his work on behalf of the community. Dal’s awards and honours include: Member of the British Columbia Entertainment Hall of FameVariety Club of British Columbia Heart AwardVariety…
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The BC Entertainment Hall of Fame celebrates the summer season by conducting guided tours of the City of Vancouvers Historic Orpheum. Informative and entertaining tours of this National Historic site take place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11am from July 2 to August 29st. The 90 minute walking tours are open to the public…
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NEWS 1130John Streit July 24, 2014 VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – You gaze at its majestic grandeur today on Granville Street and marvel that this was almost torn down in the ’70s and turned into a multiplex. Luckily, the 1927 Orpheum Theatre – orginally built as a moviehouse – is still with us and continues to attract…
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