In just a few days, the sporting world will turn its eye to Canada as the FIFA Women’s World Cup begins on June 6th. The seventh time the Women’s World Cup has been contested, the 2015 edition sees Canada’s first hosting duties of a senior World Cup, having previously hosted the 1987 FIFA U-16 World…
Polaris Panels kick off in Vancouver
Wednesday night, the 2015 Polaris Music Prize campaign starts off with the first in a nationwide series of Polaris Panels. Last week, Founder and Executive Director of the Polaris Music Prize, Steve Jordan, announced plans for a series of Polaris Panels in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. Replacing the former Salons, Polaris Panels…
Friday Find : Bing Soo
With the hot temperatures we all look for unique ways to cool down, ice cream parlours and gelaterias are lined up out the door, patios are filled with cool brew drinkers, and caffeine junkies turn to frappuccinos for their daily fix. Billy has introduced me to my new, cool 2015 summer sensation – Bing Soo…
Unique Lives – Shirley MacLaine
Tuesday night, the 2015 Unique Lives Vancouver, lecture series wrapped up with the incomparable Shirley MacLaine at the Orpheum Theatre. Beginning with a photo and video retrospective that covered Ms MacLaine’s life and career. The 55 minute overview went by in the blink of an eye showing just how much the star has accomplished in her…
Picks of the Week – May 27, 2015
Wrapping up May just brings us that much closer to Summer. The signs are there as the entertainment season heats up with these picks of the week; Kids: All week long, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival fills Granville Island with fun and entertainment that’s great for kids of all ages and their family’s Gig: Singer-Songwriter,…
PNE Hot Summer Night Concerts 2015
It’s almost summer and the Pacific National Exhibition is gearing up for another great Fair. One of the big attractions of every Fair at the PNE is the amazing line-up of entertainment and this year is no exception. The PNE Hot Summer Night Concerts line-up is packed with star-power including great acts from country, pop,…
The Veranda at Fairmont Empress opens for Summer
Under the historic “The Empress” sign a the front of the majestic Fairmont Empress sits The Veranda is a relaxing and casual location for cocktails or a meal with a view. Now open for another summer season, The Veranda, is one of the best locations for people watching, overlooking Victoria’s bustling Inner Harbour Causeway; yachts, tour…