After Labour Day we fall into that ‘summer’s over’ syndrome but the sun has come out to remind us there’s still more summer left and lots to do. Picks of the week include: Concert: English singer/songwriter Beth Orton plays The Imperial on Main Street tonight Fringe: The 2014 Vancouver Fringe Festival kicks off on Thursday,…
Christopher Bates Trunk Show at Holt Renfrew
On Tuesday, September 9th, acclaimed Canadian contemporary menswear designer Christopher Bates launches his Fall 2014 collection with an invitation-only charity shopping night & trunk show at Vancouver’s Holt Renfrew store from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The collection is on available now at Canadian luxury retailer Holt Renfrew but at the trunk show, Holt Renfrew will donate…
Food Talks Vol. 11 – September 16
Vancouver Foodster’s Food Talks season 3 kicks off September 16th with Food Talks Vol. 11 at Lost & Found Cafe. Like past seasons, expect an evening of socializing with like-minded foodies while learning about the food industry. Food Talks Vol. 11 focuses on the theme, “Innovation in our Food Industry”. The night’s speakers will be:…
Sun Shines on The Garden Party Vancouver
On a hot August Saturday, a few hundred Vancouverites donned their summer finery and headed to Van Dusen Botanical Gardens for The Garden Party Vancouver. Surrounded by the Garden’s lush greenery, guests were met entered The Garden Party’s grove to be greeted by a presentation of high-end cars from Mile’s End Motors. Bright white tables…
Picks of the Week – August 27, 2014
August is coming to a close but not before leading right into the Labour Day Long Weekend. The Picks of the Week include: ElectroPop: Swedish electro-pop outfit, Little Dragon take to the stage at The Vogue Theatre tonight with and opening DJ set from DAM-FUNK PNE: As this year’s Fair at the PNE comes to…
Ed Sheeran makes Ambleside Live ‘Sing’
Ed Sheeran – Ambleside Live – August 23, 2014 On a warm Saturday evening, 14,000 people showed up for the 2014 edition of Ambleside Live. Headliner Ed Sheeran impressively commanded the attention of the massive audience as he took to the stage on his own with just the help of a guitar and a microphone….
66th Primetime Emmy Awards Winners
Last night, comedian Seth Meyers hosted the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, his quick and witty opening kicked off the first Monday night Emmy awards since 1976. Getting right into the awards with Amy Poehler the first presenter followed by a steady stream of presenters from who’s who of television performers. Starting the show with many…