James Bond Day, October 5, 2012 marks 50 years since we were first introduced to the debonair and charming spy, James Bond. Even after 5 decades of working for Her Majesty’s Secret Service he somehow still finds a way to woo a new Bond Girl, outsmart a new dastardly megalomaniac super-villain and ultimately save the…
Author: Jay Minter
Osoyoos Priscilla Queen of the Desert Festival
Take a bunch of fabulous drag queens, stick them on a bus and follow them on their drive into the desert to perform at a resort. It may sound like the recap from the cult film / Broadway musical Priscilla Queen Of The Desert but this is the ‘reel’ deal! Relive the campy good times…
Culture Days 2012
Since its inception in 2010, Culture Days has taken root in more than 700 cities and towns across the country. Culture Days are a volunteer driven national movement with a goal to raise awareness and participation in the arts and culture community. This year’s Culture Days takes place on September 28, 29 and 30. Across…
Feist wins The 2012 Polaris Music Prize
Monday night at Bell Media’s Masonic Temple, Concert Hall Studios in Toronto a gala concert was held to celebrate the 2012 Polaris Music Prize Short List and announce the winner of the prestigious prize. Short list nominees, Cadence Weapon, Cold Specks, Kathleen Edwards, Fucked Up, Grimes and Yamantaka // Sonic Titan performed for the live…
64th Primetime Emmy Award Winners
Sunday night, the television industry gathered at the Nokia Theatre in Hollywood to honour their own at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Hosted by late night host Jimmy Kimmel the telecast was live on ABC and was an interactive affair with Kimmel using twitter to include viewers and prank the audience not watching. Going…
Catch ‘The Gobbler’ this Thanksgiving
Bringing the family together across the Rockies has never been easier. This Thanksgiving, Enerjet is offering flights on a 149 seat Boeing 737-700 aircraft between Vancouver and Calgary, Friday, October 5 and Monday, October 8, 2012. Dubbed “The Gobbler” the flight’s fares start as low as $99 (plus taxes & fees) each way, making it…
Taste Lounge – Opening Night
Opening its doors tonight, September 21st, Taste Lounge brings a cool new dining experience to the north end of Seymour Street in Vancouver. Adjoining the super-club, FiveSixty, Taste Lounge is a spot made for socializing. In the dining area a long table invites people to get to know their neighbours, banquette seating for smaller groups…