Vancouver in a nutshell - Paul Anthony's Talent Time, Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver, Dec 1 2010. Robyn Hanson photo

This past Wednesday (Dec 1), we caught part two of Paul Anthony’s monthly Talent Time variety show.

Accordionist Geoff Berner, burlesque troupe Candy Girl Cabaret, half-naked saviour Little Baby Jesus (aka I, Kandee), crooner Rick Valiant, an animatronic pony, the cover-charge pinata and a mashed-potato-snowman contest were all part of the fun captured by photographer Robyn Hanson…

Animatronic pony at Talent Time Dec 1 2010 at Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver. Robyn Hanson photo

Rick Valiant at Talent Time Dec 1 2010. Robyn Hanson photo

Candy Girl Cabaret at Paul Anthony's Talent Time Dec 1 2010 at Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver. Robyn Hanson photo

Photo gallery – Talent Time Christmas Special: