Just in time to kick off the holiday season, Concord Pacific presents Candytown, a new Yaletown Holiday Festival. The fun, free and family friendly festival takes over Mainland Street through the heart of Yaletown tomorrow and Saturday. Interactive activities include an Ice Rink, Horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and reindeer plus a Christmas Street…
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Canuck Ryan Kesler debuts new Public Service Announcement
Even without stepping on the ice, Vancouver Canuck Ryan Kesler is still finding a way to put his name to good use. The hockey star is featured in a new Public Service Announcement aimed at breaking the silence on children’s exposure to violence against women that has debuted to highlight the annual 16 Days of…
Fluevog Sample Sale 2012
Today is the day footwear fans look forward to all year as they flock to the Gastown Store for the Annual Fluevog Sample Sale. John Fluevog has always been famous for his “unique soles for unique souls” philosphy and this year was rumoured to be particularly creative for the designer. This may result in some…
American Music Awards 2012
The 40th American Music Awards were presented Sunday night, live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Nominees for the AMAs are based on based on sales, airplay, activity on social networks, and video viewing, this year’s top nominees are Rihanna and Nicki Minaj with 4 nods each. The 2012 edition of the awards featured…
Fragrant Wood Gallery debuts new Balinese Collection
This week, Fragrant Wood Gallery debuts their latest collection, Western Canada’s largest curated collection of Balinese wood carvings is now on display in the clean, modern gallery. The unique combination of ancient Asian techniques and themes contrasts with cool Western modernity of the gallery. “We want to reframe the perceptions of ancient art forms,” says Fragrant Wood…
19th Annual Art For Life Vancouver Fine Art Auction
For 19 years, Vancouver’s galleries, artists, collectors and art fans come together to celebrate their mutual love of art while raising millions for charity. Art For Life is an annual Fine Art Auction benefiting Vancouver Friends For Life Society, an organization dedicated to assisting those living with cancer, AIDS and other life threatening diseases. This…
Gastown Shop Hop – Winter 2012
Just in time for the Holiday shopping season, Gastown Shop Hop returns for another edition tomorrow night. Whether you’re shopping for gifts or treating yourself there’s lots of great finds to find throughout the Gastown precinct. Gastown’s more than 50 merchants are opening their doors from 5-9pm on Thursday November 15, 2012 with special offers,…