EVENTS CALENDAR CONCERTS
April 7
Seasons Electronic Music Festival If you’re looking for a dance party, do not miss Seasons 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Bringing together three of the biggest names in pro- gressive house music—Armin van Buuren, Steve Angello and Morgan Page—a crazy night of beat-driven, body-rocking music and mind-blowing lights is to be expected.
seasonsfestival.com
April 8 Gotye
Te prolific Costello really needs no introduction. With a catalogue of hits spanning over thirty years, killer chops from every member of his band—the Imposters—and an energy-driven stage presence, this is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleasing show. Ac- companying Elvis on this tour is his ‘spinning songbook’, a wheel spun around on stage by fans to determine his set list for an eve- ning of nostalgia at the Orpheum Teatre.
ticketmaster.com
April 10 Andrew Bird
Tis eclectic talent blends together everything from Eastern European classical music to bluegrass. Dense arrangements, twisted rhythms and a multi- tude of diverse accompanying sounds fill most of Andrew Bird’s songs—get swept away with the artist as he travels through a world of musical styles at his Vogue Teatre show.
voguetheatre.org
Tis Melbourne-based, Belgian- born songwriter has seen tremen- dous success internationally with the song “Somebody Tat I Used to Know”, with New Zealand artist Kimbra. Gotye’s sound is characterized by a strong use of samples, looping vocals and live mixing. His live vocals are just as powerful and chill-inducing as one would imagine, and his range of material—mega-anthems to beautiful ballads—makes for a mesmerizing live show. See what the hype is all about at the Vogue Teatre.
voguetheatre.org
April 10 Elvis Costello
April 21 Coldplay
energy the band displays live, along with their incredible creativ- ity and musical talent, always makes for a ‘must-see’ show. Don’t miss them at Rogers Arena.
livenation.ca
EVENTS April 3-8
Vancouver International Auto Show Presented by the New Dealers Association of BC at BC Place Stadium, the Vancouver
technology—and much more. Tere are also lots of prizes and contests to be won. Tickets and more show information at
vancouverinternationalautoshow.com.
April 5 Anderson Cooper Live in Vancouver: A 360 Degree
View of the World A unique and exciting op- portunity to experience Emmy Award-winning CNN anchor Anderson Cooper live at the Vancouver Convention Centre! Known as the go-to source for reliable, unbiased reporting on current events and ground- breaking news, Cooper takes a modern approach to journalism, engaging viewers of all ages and backgrounds. Tickets at
northerntickets.com
If you’ve already seen Coldplay live, you’re familiar with the humility and appreciation for the fans lead singer Chris Martin dis- plays on stage—despite the band being arguably one of the most popular in the world. Coldplay is back in support of their fifth studio album—Mylo Xyloto— which charted at number one in thirty countries. Te tremendous
16 VANCOUVER VIEW April 2012
International Auto Show is Canada’s third-largest auto show and one of western North America’s premier automotive exhibition events. Offering a unique experience for automobile enthusiasts of any age or taste, the show features super cars and exotics, classics, groundbreaking new vehicle designs—including the latest in environmental
April 5-28
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Honouring over 37,000 orna- mental cherry trees that were gen- erously gifted from Japan in the 1930’s, the non-profit Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Society celebrates the annual flowering of these beautiful trees. A variety
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