Party Politics

Tuesday, 11. 16. 2010  –  Sara Tuppen  –  The Good Life

How do the Work Less Party’s infamous bonanzas of flesh and debauchery help to achieve political aims? On October 23, I set out to the sixth annual Masquerade Ball to learn more.

Dogfish Head 90-minute IPA at St. Augustine’s

Friday, 11. 5. 2010  –  Matt Thomson  –  The Good Life

If not the newest craft brew pub in the city, St. Augustine’s is certainly the most recent addition on The Drive, and their wide assortment of draught and bottled beers has made it a popular spot amongst thirsty East Vancouverites.

Adaline at Peak Performance

Monday, 10. 4. 2010  –  Lima Al-Azzeh  –  Featured, The Good Life

Long, dark hair spilling over her cheeks, dreamy eyes flashing at the crowd, singer songwriter Adaline overtook the Red Room in a raw display of musical prowess and vocal agility.

Vancouver’s Underground Hip Hop (Karaoke) Scene

Wednesday, 09. 22. 2010  –  Sara Tuppen  –  Featured, The Good Life

Senior Sales Representative for an office supplies company by day, for four minutes tonight Dan transforms into a hip hop legend.

Swell Season at the Malkin Bowl is Strict Joy

Friday, 08. 27. 2010  –  Jesse Donaldson  –  The Good Life

Sunday night, just three days after a 32-year-old fan committed suicide at their Saratoga, CA performance, the Irish-based folk/rock duo played to an appreciative crowd at Vancouver’s Malkin Bowl.

Anime Evolution 2010 Spills Virtual into Reality

Friday, 08. 20. 2010  –  Emma Jensen  –  The Good Life

Last weekend over 6,000 costume-clad fans of anime, manga, video games, film and music gathered at UBC for the eighth annual Anime Evolution Convention.

Beer Basics: Balance

Tuesday, 08. 17. 2010  –  Matt Thomson  –  The Good Life

Brewing is about more than just tossing ingredients together, cooking them up and hoping for the best - it’s about balance.

Walking Tours with the Fighting Flaneur

Friday, 08. 13. 2010  –  Matt Chambers  –  Featured, The Good Life

The passing buses reveal visor-clad troupes across the street, all wearing the same shirt and following a man who holds a white paddle above his head.

BathHouse Confidential

Friday, 08. 6. 2010  –  Jesse Donaldson  –  The Good Life

In what must certainly be an all-time low-point for the current state of the press, The Dependent was recently granted media passes to the final performance of Vancouver’s Celebration of Light.

Beer Basics: Four Ingredients and Fermentation

Wednesday, 08. 4. 2010  –  Matt Thomson  –  The Good Life

Beer is not a complicated drink. It is made up of four simple ingredients: water, malted barley, hops and yeast.