Originally from Central England and now a Vancouverite
for almost 3 decades, Shakeela has intertwined her love for the arts
within the community. With a legal background and a volunteer role with
the Enneagram Prison Project Canada, she is an advocate for the arts'
transformative influence for connection. She is deeply drawn to theatre,
film, poetry and world music, crafting a life rich in artistic exploration.
Whether hitting the links, practicing yoga, or finding peace in meditation
retreats, she seeks to embrace each day with creativity and wonder!
Born and raised in Ireland, Katie has called Vancouver home for the
past three years. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Katie is an
experienced elementary school teacher with seven years of teaching in
both Ireland and Canada. With a love for travel and a deep appreciation
for diverse cultures, she enjoys exploring the beauty of B.C. whenever
possible. Passionate about the arts, with a focus on music, Katie is
always excited to experience Vancouver’s vibrant arts scene and
stunning live events.
Born and raised in London, England, Patricia loves film, art, literature
and architecture. She has lived and worked in many countries and has
completed film and fine art studies in Vancouver. Patricia has narrated
documentary films, and interviewed several well known novelists, including
crime writer Michael Connelly (The Poet) and Arthur Golden (Memoirs
of a Geisha). In a perfect world, she would love to have visited, or
better still, been a part of, Gertrudes Stein's Paris salon with Hemingway,
Picasso, Marcel Duchamp and F. Scott Fitzgerald dropping by.
Darren was born in Chilliwack where his parents exposed him to diverse
forms of art from a very young age. At the age of 18, he moved to Montreal
where he completed a degree in Marketing at Concordia University. Studying
the way that people think and behave always intrigued him. He enjoys
seeing how artists transpose these thoughts into their own personal
forms of expression. Living in Montreal for over 15 years allowed him
to be immersed in the rich culture that a bilingual speaking city offered.
Back in Vancouver, he enjoys the culture and art that the West Coast
brings.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Chris graduated from The University of
BC. after majoring in Psychology and Film. He has an extensive background
crafting TV magazine, corporate, and documentary pieces as videographer
or co-producer. He has also spent many hours on set in Vancouver in
a busy film and TV industry as a camera assist tech, a lighting tech,
and as a background performer and stand in. During dance competition
season he currently works as a still photographer for TMM Dance. Chris
has a deep appreciation of the performing arts and in their continuing
promotion and growth.
Alexander is a self-taught musician and composer. He has a natural talent
for harmony and style, particularly when it comes to any type of art
and creativity whether it is music, choreography, cinema or painting.
Alex is also passionate about specially crafted food and innovative
service rendering. Over 30 years of his in-and-out life in Vancouver
has provided him with a solid grip on the City’s cultural vibe
and trends.
Jason is a West Coast boy at heart, with salt flowing through his veins.
Growing up on Vancouver Island, when he wasn't writing short stories
and making radio plays as a kid he was skipping rocks at the beach or
biking with the bears. A writer and creative at heart, he recently took
on a book project highlighting wood architecture and design in British
Columbia, a passion project of his decades-long career in marketing
and communications. He often forgets that he earned a master’s
degree from Syracuse’s Newhouse School of Public Communications.
When he’s not working, he dabbles in comedy writing, stand-up,
photography and is always keen to take in arts and culture throughout
the city. He enjoys bike rides along the sea wall, effortlessly dodging
innocent tourists at every turn.
Nancie was born in St. Catharines, Ontario but has lived
all but 5 years in Vancouver. Growing up she was attracted to the arts,
particularly theatre and dance and has continued to enjoy live theatre
and dance productions as well as being an avid art gallery goer throughout
her life. A degree in Canadian Studies enhanced her love of Canadian
culture. Opening and running a gardening gift shop for 10 years in Vancouver
was an achievement of a long held dream and allowed her to source and
feature Canadian artisans from across Canada and indulge a love of artistic
expression. Writing for Review Vancouver since 2011 has brought the
love of theatre, dance, artistic expression and Canadian culture together
and gives access to the vibrant cultural scene in Vancouver.
A retired librarian, Elizabeth developed web-based catalogues
for libraries in the Burnaby School District. She has lived and worked
in England and in London, Ontario, where she studied Classics and English
at the University of Western Ontario (now Western University). She plays
recorder with the Pastime Consort, is Librarian for the B.C. Recorder
Society, attempts baroque dancing, reads avidly, and attends as many
concerts, operas, and plays as possible.
Ross Michael Pink enjoys the artistic adventure, particularly books,
ballet, film and symphony. oss has authored two books on the environment
and wrote, directed a TV documentary with the NFB that was broadcast
in 7 countries.
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Born and raised in British Columbia Shirley has lived throughout the
Province and has always been drawn to the arts and the outdoors. A longtime
West Coaster, she has a deep appreciation for music, theatre, and visual
art, along with a love for sports—especially tennis and trail
riding. Live
music and theatre have been a passion of hers for many years, and sheI
enjoys a wide range of performances, from intimate acoustic sets to
large-scale productions. Whether it’s a concert, festival, or
play, she immerses herself in the experience with an open mind and a
deep appreciation for the craft. Outside of the arts, she balances her
professional career with an active lifestyle, always seeking new ways
to engage with creativity and community.
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Christian Steckler |
Christian's long-time passion has been contact and immersion with various
cultures and their artistic traditions. His professional career began
as a community development advocate for New Canadians in the 1970s.
From there, his interest in arts and culture took him to life in Arctic
Canada, where he taught for five years, and became an avid collector
of Inuit art. He has also taught in China and Qatar, and has traveled
extensively in Africa, South America and various other parts of the
world. From his childhood, Christian has been interested in theatre,
art and artistic performance, and enjoys the cultural scene wherever
his travels take him. He presently teaches college prep English at Capilano
University.
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