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The theater is one of only two surviving significant Art Deco structures in Henrico County. [6] The business closed in 1996, but was purchased by Henrico County in 1999 and underwent a $5.8 million restoration. [4] The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, [1] [3] and reopened in 2007 as a multi-use community ...
A member of the museum guides children through a demonstration. Science World runs a variety of outreach programs all over British Columbia. [12] Some examples include Scientists and Innovators in the Schools, a volunteer-based mentor program to inspire students' interest in STEM through interactive presentations in classrooms; [13] On the Road, where staff travel extensively throughout the ...
The Space Centre originated as the H.R. MacMillan Planetarium until its re-branding in the 1990s when it expanded to include exhibit space into one of the wings of the building it shares with the Museum of Vancouver. The facility was refurbished and renovated to include the Space Centre exhibit space in 1997-98 by Matsuzaki Wright Architects.
The Electric Company Theatre was originally formed as a collective in 1996 by Kim Collier, David Hudgins, Kevin Kerr and current Artistic Director Jonathon Young, who met while training at Vancouver's Studio 58. [1] [2] The team has created nearly 20 original works of theatre and performed 13 tours in Canada, USA, and the United Kingdom. The ...
Carousel Theatre (also known as Carousel Theatre For Young People) is a professional theatre company for young audiences located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The company stages plays for young people, [ 4 ] [ 5 ] families and educators at the Waterfront Theatre and Performance Works on Granville Island and tours to ...
Theatre IV became the first professional theatre in the nation to perform within the Pentagon walls. [ 14 ] With a budget of $5 million, four distinct venues, 3 seasons, an educational program, and an annual audience over 80,000, Virginia Rep is the largest professional theatre and one of the largest performing arts organizations in Central ...
Vogue Theatre is an Art Deco / Art Moderne styled building originally built as a movie house, and currently used as an event venue for the performing arts. Situated on Vancouver ’s “ Theatre Row ", the building was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1993.
On March 19, 1974, [3] the City of Vancouver bought the theatre for $7.1 million, with $3.1 million coming from the city itself, and $1.5 million from each of the provincial and federal governments. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] The Orpheum closed on November 23, 1975, and a renovation and restoration was done by the architectural company Thomson, Berwick, Pratt ...