Vancouver Fashion Week Opening Gala – Mazik Studio – November 1, 2011 The 10th installment of Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) kicked off with a party at Pamela Masik’s West 2nd Ave Studios. A great space for a party, the loft style studio welcomed a who’s who of Vancouver fashionistas, designers, models and supporters. The blank…
What’s On Weekend – Nov 3-5, 2011
Is it really November already? Thursday, November 3 – continuing until Sunday at Masik Studios is Vancouver Fashion Week, with shows and after parties all weekend. – The Helm welcomes another weekly edition of DJ Jeffery Michael’s We Like Boy night. Friday, November 4 – when you’re done with Fashion Week, get out your retro garb…
The Loden Hotel Celebrates 3rd Anniversary
Loden Hotel – 3rd Anniversary Party – October 27, 2011 Vancouver’s luxury boutique hotel opened its doors in celebration of three years since opening. It was certainly the party of the evening as the lineup to enter was down the block and the hotel was heaving at the seams with revellers. Festivities were spread throughout…
The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady – Rogers Arena – October 21, 2011 Critically acclaimed indie-rockers recently came through Vancouver while opening for Death Cab For Cutie. Formed in 2004, the New York quintet bring classic indie-rock to the stage and have become favourites of critics and other musicians alike. Rich, dense lyrics are set against music that feels instantly familiar…
The American Cheesesteak Co.
The American Cheesesteak Company is Chef Anthony Sedlak’s latest venture and this time he brings his expert touch to a Philidephia tradition. The cheesesteak is a staple on many menus around town but this ‘quick food’ restaurant steps it up and brings quality ingredients and taste variations while respecting the traditional sandwich. The stylish interior and pleasant…
St Louis makes the Canucks sing the Blues
Canucks v Blues – Oct 26, 2011 In a rather lacklustre performance the Vancouver Canucks lost 3-0 to the St Louis Blues at Rogers Arena. Following a previous night’s loss to Edmonton in which Roberto Luongo let in 3 goals and was pulled, Cory Schneider started in goal against the Blues. Lu has had to…
What’s On Weekend – Oct 27 – 30, 2011
Since Halloween is this coming Monday, this whole weekend is going to be packed with spooky spectaculars! Thursday Oct 27 – legendary Roger Daltry performs The Who’s Tommy plus other hits at Rogers Arena – guitar icon Jeff Beck strums his way to the Centre For Performing Arts In Vancouver -new New Pornographers member Kathryn Calder…