This week marks the third edition of Light Organ Record’s Railtown Sessions. The October 7th session features Vancouver singer / songwriter John Sponarski’s solo project Johnny 99. The veteran musician has most recently been on the road with Aaron Pritchett and the co-frontman for country-rock act Portage and Main. The Railtown Sessions allow Sponarski to…
Friday Find : Native Shoes Supernatural Collection
Things are Supernatural this Fall/Winter 2016 season as Native Shoes introduces its most radical line of unisex silhouettes designed for humans in all climates to wander the elements. Just in time for autumn weather, Native is unveils a collection of cold season styles, combining futuristic materials and classic styling aimed at propelling its “Future Classics”…
Vancouver Foodster Taco Crawl – recap
A sunny autumn evening was a perfect occasion for Vancouver Foodster’s first Taco Crawl. The selected Vancouver restaurants created their take on their best taco bringing a balance of flavours and styles for the Taco Crawl patrons. Meeting at Kalai’s Dosa Hut on Fraser Street we collected our Taco Crawl cards and menus. Then we…
Picks of the Week – September 28, 2016
We’re into the first full week of autumn and the city is filled with films, sports and much more in the picks of the week Tacos: Who doesn’t like tacos? Tonight, Vancouver Foodster’s Taco Crawl highlights taco tastes all around the city Improv: Just like the GOP Candidate, you never what you’re going to hear when you…
Bread & Honey Food Co. – Parksville BC
When planning a recent weekend getaway to Parksville, a couple of friends recommended Bread & Honey Food Co. as a good spot to eat. The small cafe is also highly rated on Trip Advisor and Yelp! which helped make sure we made the time to grab a meal before leaving town. Located in an unassuming strip mall,…
VIFF 2016 – Vancouver International Film Festival
It’s time to get studying and make your picks for the flicks you want to catch during the Vancouver Film Festival (VIFF), running September 29 – October 14, 2016. VIFF 2016 debuts a restructured format for the 35th annual festival. The new format “expands the frame” turning VIFF from just a series of screenings into a multi-experiential stream…
Kaytranada wins 2016 Polaris Music Prize
This week the 2016 Polaris Music Prize was presented to Kaytranada for his debut album, 99.9%. Last year’s winner, Buffy Sainte-Marie made the announcement at the Polaris Music Prize Gala at the Carlu in Toronto. “For me, it’s crazy to get this award,” said Kaytranada. “It’s really, truly, a big honour. It’s amazing. Ceci est pour…