Today’s Friday Find isn’t so much of a find as a discovery. Last night, Ingledew’s Shoes held a celebration at its new downtown Vancouver location at 900 West Hastings Street. The discovery from the fact that the part was also for the venerable shoe store’s 100th Anniversary. I knew the store had been around Vancouver…
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Earth Hour 2015
There is perhaps no easier way to help raise awareness about climate change than to participate in Earth Hour. World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour 2015 takes place this Saturday, March 28th from 8:30-9:30pm (local time). Since it’s humble start in Australia in 2007, the lights out event has grown to 162 countries and countless people…
Picks of the Week – March 25, 2015
The first week of spring finds a lot of fun in the picks of the week; Cars: the 9th Annual Vancouver International Auto Show, is underway bringing the best and brightest cars & trucks for the coming years to Vancouver Convention Centre until Sunday. GoGo: Tonight, OK GO bring their pop style & sound to…
Black Rice Izakaya
Newly opened on street level of Hotel Blu, Black Rice Izakaya is a stylish compact bistro serving a nice selection of light bites. Fresh seafood form the basis for the sushi, nigiri and sashimi. Creative rice and noodle bowls, Japanese Tapas, Kushi-Yaki are nicely presented and, from what we tasted on our visit during their opening…
Dining out for Life 2015
Now in its 21st year, Dining out for Life takes place this Thursday, March 26, 2015. Dining out for your breakfast, lunch or dinner can help support people living with HIV/AIDS. Benefiting the charities, Friends for Life and A Loving Spoonful, restaurants from White Rock to Whistler are donating 25% of their food sales for the day….
Vancouver Canucks honour Pat Quinn
On St Patricks Day, Irish eyes weren’t the only ones smiling as the Vancouver Canucks honoured the legendary Pat Quinn before their game against Philadelphia Flyers. Earlier in the day the City of Vancouver and the Canucks dedicated the street east of Rogers Arena “Pat Quinn Way”, creating a lasting tribute to the hockey legend. With Quinn…
Picks of the Week – March 18, 2015
While it feels like it’s been around for a while already, Spring officially starts this weekend let’s see what spring fun we find in the picks of the week: Doll: Tonight at The Vogue Theatre, former Dresden Doll, Amanda Palmer performs her solo work. Iced: Vancouver Canucks play host to Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers…