Empire Field – July 18 After one of the rainiest July weekends on record, I’m sure more than a few in the Whitecaps head office were thrilled when the clouds parted and sun burst forth over the Bell Pitch at Empire Field as the Whitecaps welcomed Manchester City Football Club, of the English Premier League. …
Author: Jay Minter
Local Chef – Local Ingredients : Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver names new executive chef
“Globally Inspired and Locally Created” is the philosophy of Ned Bell, the new Executive Chef of the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Look for Ned’s ‘farm to table’ menu to debut at the Four Seasons already terrific YEW Restaurant mid-August. The Okanagan born chef bring a wealth of experience to his latest restaurant. Apprenticing in Vancouver…
Hollerado – Blows the roof off!
Hollerado – SkyBar Nightclub Toronto – NXNE 2011 While not an ‘official’ NXNE event, the XFM Radio party held at Skybar Toronto brought the masses out to one of the best rooftop patios in the city for some fun and great music. Headlining the party was Juno nominated Ontario band Hollerado. Since this wasn’t a NXNE gig, we…
Elevate Your Next Party – Make It A Theme Event
Recently, my friend Brian Webb and I co-hosted a summer party (even though the weather has been less than summery). To add some extra fun to the event, Brian thought to make it a theme party…’Boogie Fever’, a retro event. Guests were recommended to get some boogie fever and dress in 70’s or 60’s attire, many were…
Get your square dance on!?
Yee haw! It’s country Sunday in Vancouver! Grab your hat & boots! You heard that right…there’s a ho-down at The Junction Pub this Sunday night. Country Squared Jamboree is a free event featuring two dance groups Squares Across The Border and Timberline who will be dancing, teaching how to dance, and encouraging folks to join in…
Polaris Music Prize – Short List Announced
Following the June anouncement of the Polaris Music Prize Long List the jury has cut the orginal list of 40 to the short list of the Top 10 Albums to vie for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize. The ultimate winner will be selected by the 11 member Grand Jury and announced at a Gala presentation on…
New Movie Preview – The Change-Up
The Change-Up starring Ryan Reynolds & Jason Bateman Having seen little fanfare or press about this upcoming comedy, other than a quick read to see that it starred, Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman and it’s writers and director had been involved in The Hangover movies and Wedding Crashers, respectively. So with an open mind my…