No Foolin’ it’s the start of April already and Easter Long Weekend is upon us. Let’s see what’s hopping in the picks of the week. Benefit: Tonight at The Imperial, Matt Mays, Dustin Bentall, Adam Baldwin, and guests pay tribute to musician Jay Smith benefiting the Unison Benevolent Fund. Festival: Vancouver’s biggest dance music festival is…
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Rock The Shores 2015 line-up announced
Today, Rock The Shores 2015, announced its line-up of artists who will perform at the two day festival in Colwood, BC (outside of Victoria). Headlining the July 18 & 19 festival will be The Black Keys and Jane’s Addiction. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, TV on the Radio, Bleachers, Current Swell, Father John Misty,…
Friday Find: Ingledew’s Shoes First 100 Years
Today’s Friday Find isn’t so much of a find as a discovery. Last night, Ingledew’s Shoes held a celebration at its new downtown Vancouver location at 900 West Hastings Street. The discovery from the fact that the part was also for the venerable shoe store’s 100th Anniversary. I knew the store had been around Vancouver…
Earth Hour 2015
There is perhaps no easier way to help raise awareness about climate change than to participate in Earth Hour. World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour 2015 takes place this Saturday, March 28th from 8:30-9:30pm (local time). Since it’s humble start in Australia in 2007, the lights out event has grown to 162 countries and countless people…
Dining out for Life 2015
Now in its 21st year, Dining out for Life takes place this Thursday, March 26, 2015. Dining out for your breakfast, lunch or dinner can help support people living with HIV/AIDS. Benefiting the charities, Friends for Life and A Loving Spoonful, restaurants from White Rock to Whistler are donating 25% of their food sales for the day….
Vancouver Canucks honour Pat Quinn
On St Patricks Day, Irish eyes weren’t the only ones smiling as the Vancouver Canucks honoured the legendary Pat Quinn before their game against Philadelphia Flyers. Earlier in the day the City of Vancouver and the Canucks dedicated the street east of Rogers Arena “Pat Quinn Way”, creating a lasting tribute to the hockey legend. With Quinn…
2015 Juno Awards Winners
This weekend, it was Canada’s turn to recognize the best and brightest of its music scene at the 44th Annual Juno Awards. On Sunday, the main ceremony at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton was hosted by Hedley’s Jacob Hoggard and featured performances by; Arkells, deadmau5, Hedley, Kiesza, Shawn Mendes, Sam Roberts Band and more. Canadian Music Hall…