Today’s the day! Until July 13th, all the world’s eyes will be focused on Brazil as the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off. In spite of being 5 time winners, Brazil are hosting for only the second time, last hosting the finals in 1950. Brazil ran an uncontested bid for the tournament when FIFA decried that…
Author: Jay Minter
Picks Of The Week : June 11, 2014
Mid month already? Time really does fly by when you’re having fun! Knights: Join the Knights who say “Ni!” at The Arts Club’s Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage as the Monty Python comedy “Spamalot” continues playing until June 29th. Celebration: The Imperial on Main Street celebrates its 1st Anniversary with a weekend of shows starting tomorrow…
A Wicked Lottery! A Chance to Win $25 Tickets
Most people know that the renowned musical Wicked is playing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver until June 29th. This touring production lives up the hype of being one of Broadway’s most acclaimed and popular shows during its 10 year history and is definitely worth seeing. While tickets may be out of the budget…
68th Tony Award Winners
Sunday night, the American Theatre Wing’s 68th Tony Awards were presented at Radio City Music Hall in New York City to the best and brightest of the 2013-14 Broadway season. Hosted, for the 4th time, by Hugh Jackman who got the the show off to a bouncing start along with Fantasia, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight and…
Spring / Summer 2014 by James Kohn
In 2013, Vancouverites Natasha James and Cohen Landherr began working together to create James Kohn, their vision of a functional, high-end clothing line. Minimalist, functional, urban but classic tees are just part of what a James Kohn lifestyle is about. It’s a line for lifestyle “seekers of something beyond, who will never settle for just…
Pink Days In Bloom at The Fairmont Empress
This Sunday, June 8th, The Fairmont Empress goes pink as part of a Coast to Coast fundraiser. Originating in Newfoundland & Labrador, Pink Days In Bloom is a one day only fundraising event for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation- BC / Yukon. The famed Fairmont Empress Afternoon Tea is turning pink for the afternoon and…
Saladworks works in Yaletown
In a neighbourhood with its fair share of fresh food and vegetarian options, Saladworks first Canadian locations has opened and will make a welcome addition to Yaletown. Since it opened two weeks ago, Billy (@billyforce) and I have been a number of times, since it’s only a block and half from home, and have been…