Brandon Flowers supported by Fran Healy – Commodore Ballroom – November 15, 2010 Playing to another headliner’s audience after headlining one of the biggest bands in Britain for over a decade has to be disconcerting for Fran Healy especially if the audience starts to heckle with taunts of “Get on with it” or “We want…
Author: Jay Minter
Vancouver Fashion Week
Vancouver Fashion Week November 2 – 7th 2010 marked the 10th Annual Vancouver Fashion Week. Celebrating established and upcoming local and international designers; a full house of fashionistas, buyers and media converged on the runway at the Empire Landmark Hotel in downtown Vancouver for 5 days of shows highlighting the work of some 30+ designers…
Tweet-up at The Corner Suite Bistro Deluxe
Third night’s a charm! Thursday night’s tweetup was hosted at The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe (@thecornersuite) by @TheSassyFiles and @SoniaStirling Welcomed with a glass of champagne by Steve, owner and bartender extraordinaire, we instantly felt at home. Great company and conversation flowed easily all night. Steve was a calm hub of activity behind the…
Tweet-up at Beachside Forno
Another night, another tweet up! This time it took us out of town…all the way across the Lions Gate Bridge to West Vancouver! Beachside Forno (@beachside_forno) is in the heart of the Ambleside neighbourhood, easily located on Marine Drive so my friend, Brian (@br_webb) and I decided to take Transit. This was our first visit…
Hot Deals Live Tweet-up at r.tl Yaletown
Tonight Hot Deals Live and r.tl Regional Tasting Lounge hosted a very successful tweet-up. What was expected to be about 15 people turned into nearly twice that many. For many of us it was our first experience at r.tl and they did an excellent job of introducing us to a sampling of their menu. Warm marinated Olives,…
JDRF – Rockin For Research Auction
Looking for a unique gift for a music lover? Check out the Rockin For Research On-line Auction! Supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) the Rockin For Research Gala has earned over $6 million, via its live/silent auctions, since it’s inception in 2000. For the first time, some of this year’s most exclusive items; including guitars…
Josh Ritter – Stompin’ By
JOSH RITTER – Commodore Ballroom – November 4, 2010 Josh Ritter stopped by the Commodore Ballroom or should I say ‘stomped by’ as everyone in the crowd was definitely stomping along to his country/rock/folk style. This was my first Josh Ritter show and I was impressed by the audience being so excited for each and…