To highlight the upcoming 2012 Food and Wine Festival in Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo, Mark Oldman stopped by Yew Restaurant in the Four Seasons Vancouver recently. Sampling a selection of 4 Mexican wines plus tequila and mezcal, Mark introduced the guests at the media tasting to his world of ‘drinking bravely’. Extolling the virtues of the great value…
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What’s On Weekend: February 23-26, 2012
Just because you’ve had to give it all up for Lent doesn’t mean you need to stop being entertained. Get out and about! Ongoing: – at Vancouver Art Gallery : Offsite on West Georgia at the Shangri-la Hotel courtyard, until Sept 16th, is a large scale wooden tableau by Kota Ezawa – within the Vancouver…
Brit Awards 2012
The best and brightest of the British music scene came together to celebrate the year’s achievement in music at the Brit Awards 2012. Hosted by comedian James Corden at London’s O2 Arena, the ceremony included performances by Coldplay, Jesse J, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Florence & the Machine, Noel Gallagher, Bruno Mars and Rihanna. Tributes were…
Vancouver Comedy Festival
Laughter is the best medicine. This was especially helpful for the disappointed fans who attended the opening night of Vancouver Comedy Festival at The Centre for Performing Arts, expecting to have it hosted by David Hasselhoff only to find him a no longer on the bill. The audience found the evening capably hosted with some…
What’s On Weekend – February 16 – 19, 2012
If you’re not worn out from your Valentine’s Day festivities there’s lots to do Ongoing: – at Vancouver Art Gallery : Offsite on West Georgia at the Shangri-la Hotel courtyard, until Sept 16th, is a large scale wooden tableau by Kota Ezawa – within the Vancouver Art Gallery, An Autobiography of our Collection shows a…
BAFTA Film Awards 2012
Sunday night the British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) presented the 65th British Academy Film Awards in London. Hosted by Stephen Fry, the awards are the British equivalent to The Oscars and perhaps the next most prestigious. BAFTAs are presented in British and International categories and include some unique accolades like Academy Fellowship…
What’s On Weekend – February 9 – 12, 2012
Here we are, the second weekend of February, and busy as ever, lots going on! Ongoing: – at Vancouver Art Gallery : Offsite on West Georgia at the Shangri-la Hotel courtyard, until Sept 16th, is a large scale wooden tableau by Kota Ezawa – within the Vancouver Art Gallery, An Autobiography of our Collection shows…