This week the Polaris Music Prize left their Toronto offices for the first time to announce the Long List of nominees for this year’s prize. From Vancouver’s Waldorf Hotel, the Long List of 40 artists, as chosen by the jury of 200 independent music journalists, broadcasters and bloggers from across the country, was unveiled featuring…
Author: Jay Minter
Fit Tips Friday : Form & Function
Have you ever been disappointed by your results or feel pain during a workout? I bet you’ve seen that one guy at the gym who swings the weights or is rocking his whole body to lift the barbell. One of the most important and useful reasons for having a personal trainer is to help learn…
Patron Tacos & Cantina
A recent addition to the east end of Robson Street near BC Place, Rogers Arena and a cluster of hotels, Patron Tacos & Cantina’s large bar menu & 5 tv’s ensures it will be a hit for the sports and after-event crowds. However, based on the food alone, this is a rather average addition to…
What’s On Weekend – June 14 – 16, 2012
Ongoing Activities: – visit Vanier Park for Bard On The Beach now presenting Taming Of The Shrew – although the weather hasn’t been spectacular, head outside every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night this summer visit one of the three night markets in Richmond and Vancouver. Summer Night Market runs until September 16th on Vulcan Way,…
Rdio New Release Tuesday – June 12, 2012
Rdio, (pronounced ar-dee-o) is a new way to play, share and discover music, from the creators of Skype. Rdio allows users to build a digital music collection that’s available wherever you are – on the web and your phone, even offline. Find new music through friends, bands, or people with similar taste and play any…
10 Reasons to Visit Victoria
I’ve had to make a number of trips to Victoria recently and as weather has improved it’s reminded me what a great getaway spot we have waiting for us just across the Salish Sea. As a former resident and someone who gets to regularly fly over to Victoria (via Helijet) I thought I’d assemble a…
66th Annual Tony Award Winners
Sunday night, the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League presented the 66th Annual Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, better known as The Tony Awards. Third time host Neil Patrick Harris presided over the evening from the Beacon Theatre in New York City. In addition to awards the evening included performances from some…