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 Vancouver Art Gallery
Situated a stone's throw from the Wedgewood Hotel, the Vancouver Art Gallery
offers exhibitions on painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography and
video. A portion of the permanent collection is always on view, together
with paintings and drawings by Emily Carr. The Vancouver Art Gallery is
the largest Canadian gallery west of Toronto and is the fourth largest
in Canada.
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 662-4700
Fax: (604) 682-1086
www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
 Buschlen Mowatt Gallery
Winner of Vancouver Magazine's Gallery of the Year Award, Buschlen Mowatt
is Vancouver's leading gallery of Canadian and international contemporary
fine art. The gallery has been a major benefactor to the Arts in the community
and region, most notably with the inaugural Vancouver International City
Sculpture Project (July - October 1998). Buschlen Mowatt is a member of
the Professional Art Dealers Association of Canada. Located five minutes
from the Wedgewood Hotel.
Main Floor, 1445 West Georgia Street
Phone: (604) 682-1234
Fax: (604) 682-6004
www.buschlenmowatt.com
 Art Beatus Gallery
Art Beatus represents and promotes international modern and contemporary
art with a unique focus on contemporary Chinese art. Traditional Chinese
art has a profound history that is widely recognized throughout the world;
the last one hundred years saw many significant developments in contemporary
Chinese art which are no less significant. Located five minutes from the
Wedgewood Hotel.
M1-888 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604/688.2633
www.artbeatus.com
 Douglas Reynolds Gallery
Located in the heart of the South Granville Gallery Row, this gallery specializes
in museum-quality Northwest Coast Native Art. The Douglas Reynolds Gallery
is proud to represent not only the prominent Northwest Coast Native Artists,
but also many of the talented and promising younger generation. Located
five minutes from the Wedgewood Hotel.
2335 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 731-9292
www.douglasreynoldsgallery.com
 The Diane Farris Gallery
Founded
in 1984, the Diane Farris Gallery
has developed into an internationally
recognized showcase for contemporary
Canadian and international art
and is especially noted for
finding and establishing new
talent. The gallery serves the
corporate and private collecting
sector and endeavors to draw
in and include those who are
new to the contemporary art scene
as well as knowledgeable collectors.
The Gallery's outstanding 6,500
square foot exhibition space
is located in the heart of Vancouver's "South Granville
Gallery Row." Located five minutes from the Wedgewood Hotel.
1585 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 737-2629
www.dianefarrisgallery.com
 Heffel Gallery Limited
Heffel Gallery was established in 1978. The Gallery exhibits contemporary
Canadian, American and important early Canadian art. Artworks are exhibited
in a professional atmosphere in a solid brick and granite heritage building
in the heart of South Granville's Gallery Row. Located five minutes from
the Wedgewood Hotel.
2247 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
www.heffel.com
Equinox Gallery
2321 Granville Street
Ph: (604) 736-2425
Bau-Xi Gallery
3045 Granville St.
Ph: (604) 733-7011
 Simon Patrich Gallery
2329 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 733-2662
 Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Built in 1959 by the city of Vancouver, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre is
the home of Vancouver Opera and Ballet British Columbia. The 70-foot wide
proscenium arch stage is the perfect multi-purpose venue for Broadway shows,
pop and rock concerts as well as opera and dance as well as live broadcast
gala award ceremonies and telethons. Situated five blocks south of the
Wedgewood Hotel.
Hamilton and Georgia Streets
Phone: (604) 665-3050
www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/theatres/qet/qet.html
 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1919 and having ended the celebration of its 75th Anniversary
in 1994, the Vancouver Symphony is the third largest symphony orchestra
in Canada and the seventh largest performing arts organization in the country.
The orchestra now presents more than 100 concerts each season, as well
as school concerts which reach more than 42,000 school children each year,
a series in New Westminster, and an annual provincial tour. The Vancouver
Symphony Orchestra is housed in the opulent Orpheum Theatre. Located two
blocks east of the Wedgewood Hotel.
The Wedgewood Hotel is the selected property for all out-of-town Symphony
performers.
Smithe and Seymour Streets
Phone: (604) 665-3050
www.culturenet.ca/vso
The Orpheum
Originally opened on November 8, 1927 as a vaudeville house, the Orpheum
was the largest and most opulent theatre on the Pacific Coast. The City
of Vancouver purchased the theatre on March 19, 1974 and undertook a complete
restoration of the theatre's interior. The Orpheum re-opened on April 2,
1977, as the permanent home of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and a restored
concert hall that hosts a variety of pop, classical, choral and chamber
recitals, as well as being an ideal venue for concert recordings, conference
sessions and seminars. Located two blocks from the Wedgewood Hotel.
Smithe and Seymour Streets
Phone: (604) 665-3050
www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/theatres/orpheum/orpheum.html
Vancouver Playhouse
Opened in 1962, The Vancouver Playhouse Theatre is part of the Queen Elizabeth
Theatre complex and is home to the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company,
Friends of Chamber Music and Vancouver Recital Society. Here is where you'll
find fine professional theatre, recitals, chamber music and contemporary
dance performances. Five minutes from the Wedgewood Hotel.
Hamilton and Dunsmuir Streets
Phone: (604) 665-3050
www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/theatres/play/play.html
The Vogue Theatre
The
Vogue
hosts
1,200
soft
seats
-
700
on
the
orchestra
level
and 500 in the balcony. The stage measures 60 ft. wide by 30
ft. deep with a proscenium arch 40 ft. wide by 25 ft. high.
The Vogue is an excellent venue for Awards Events and meetings
of all kinds. The Theatre houses two Cinnemacanica Victoria
10 dual 35MM/70MM dual projectors with fully functional Dolby
Sound with surrounds on both the main floor and the balcony. The screen
is 36' wide by 16'6" high and is one of only two Silver Screens in Vancouver.
Located two minutes from the Wedgewood Hotel.
918 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 331-7900
Stanley Theatre
A unique two-theatre, two-audience theatre creates an accessible and comfortable
venue for a variety of live performances. The Upper Theatre, seating 220
in an intimate setting, is home to Vancouver TheatreSports League. The
theatre also employs state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment, and
features corporate boxes. Located five minutes from the Wedgewood Hotel.
1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 687-1644
Arts Club Theatre
Operating
two
professional
theatres
for
your
enjoyment,
the
Arts
Club
has
the 480 seat "Mainstage" and the 225 seat, licensed "Revue Cabaret." From
hilarious hit comedies and musicals to passionate human struggles, find
out why the Arts Club is one of Vancouver's favorite places. Five minutes
from the Wedgewood Hotel.
1585 Johnston Street, Granville Island
Phone: (604) 687-1644
Waterfront Theatre
1405 Anderson Street, Granville Island |
