Time is ticking and spring is just around the corner. The perfect time to update your wrist appeal is now. Vestal Watches is launching a new crop of timepieces for 2012. Don’t let your wrists be without the sleek and aptly named Utilitarian watch or the classic Observer. Modern designs enhance this new collection with…
Author: Jay Minter
Mark Oldman Bravely Drinks in the tastes of Mexico
To highlight the upcoming 2012 Food and Wine Festival in Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo, Mark Oldman stopped by Yew Restaurant in the Four Seasons Vancouver recently. Sampling a selection of 4 Mexican wines plus tequila and mezcal, Mark introduced the guests at the media tasting to his world of ‘drinking bravely’. Extolling the virtues of the great value…
What’s On Weekend: February 23-26, 2012
Just because you’ve had to give it all up for Lent doesn’t mean you need to stop being entertained. Get out and about! Ongoing: – at Vancouver Art Gallery : Offsite on West Georgia at the Shangri-la Hotel courtyard, until Sept 16th, is a large scale wooden tableau by Kota Ezawa – within the Vancouver…
Brit Awards 2012
The best and brightest of the British music scene came together to celebrate the year’s achievement in music at the Brit Awards 2012. Hosted by comedian James Corden at London’s O2 Arena, the ceremony included performances by Coldplay, Jesse J, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Florence & the Machine, Noel Gallagher, Bruno Mars and Rihanna. Tributes were…
CB2 Robson opens
This weekend Canada’s second CB2 shop, and just the 13th chainwide, opened its doors on Vancouver’s Robson Street. Geared towards younger adults the stylish, moderately priced furniture and home decor is perfect for Vancouver’s loft and condo living lifestyle. Unique one of a kind goods are intermingled with the mass produced items and displayed in…
Benny Benassi Beats City & Slope Festival
Benny Benassi – Vancouver Convention Centre – February 11, 2012 Bringing the beats to the final night of City And Slope Festival, Italian DJ/Producer Benny Benassi spun his way into the hearts of a sell out audience. Already warmed up by Arty the crowd was ready to rave and dance their feet off. Back-lit by…
Tonight, Tonight! Hot Chelle Rae
Hot Chelle Rae – Venue – February 17, 2012 Before a small but very dedicated audience, Hot Chelle Rae made their Vancouver debut. Even though the crowd was lacking the enthusiasm of the fans and the band certainly wasn’t lacking in the slightest. While Nashville band has great buzz behind them with their pop infused…