The summer doesn’t officially start for another month but the May long weekend is the unofficial kick-off to the season. Blockbuster Movies, Fairs and Midways, Concerts all begin get people out and about to take in Victoria Day. Spit: After a too long hiatus, SPIT returns for a Thursday night adventure, Kiss Of Life, at…
Author: Jay Minter
Paulie’s Kitchen at Yaletown Distilling Company
There’s a new kid in town! Yaletown has welcomed a new addition to Mainland Street, but it’s a relative to a long time resident. Yaletown Distilling Company is an offshoot of the Yaletown Brewing Company, capitalizing on the recent trend in local craft distilleries. Featuring herbal infused vodkas and gins distilled in an imported…
Of Monsters & Men kicks of North American Tour
Of Monsters & Men – Orpheum Theatre – May 12, 2013 Iceland’s Of Monsters & Men took to The Opheum Theatre stage in Vancouver to start their North American tour. Following on from a May 4th appearance on Saturday Night Live the band is touring in support of their debut album “My Head Is An…
Get Fairmont Fit
In the competitive world of hospitality there are many options for our travel accommodation. Service standards, room size and price may vary according to category but in the end it’s all about a bed and a bath so it’s the additional features and amenities that make the difference. Breakfast, wi-fi, executive lounges, points programs are…
Food Talks – Volume 8
It’s time to get your tickets for the next edition of Food Talks on June 11th. This eighth edition celebrates the 1st anniversary of Vancouver Foodster hosting these great evenings of food knowledge and networking. The guests are always terrific and inspiring and this edition features 5 of the city’s legendary, groundbreaking women chefs. Chef…
Picks Of The Week: May 8, 2013
It’s time to celebrate our Mom’s! Remember Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 12th. Show: Take Mom out for some fun and step back a few decades with The Music Of Abba featuring Arrival a cover band from Sweden when they bring the music to River Rock Show Theatre on Sunday May 12th Stage: Dreamgirls…
Marina & The Diamonds sparkle in Vancouver
Marina & The Diamonds – Commodore Ballroom – May 3, 2013 Friday night, Welsh singer-songwriter Marina & The Diamonds filled Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom with a multitude of adoring fans. The room was ready to have a good time and the artist and her backing band more than lived up to their expectations. On tour promoting…