Last week, Illusionist Darcy Oake brought his Edge of Reality tour to Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The Canadian Oake came to international attention as a Britian’s Got Talent 2014 finalist and has parlayed that 5th place finish into an ITV special. Since then the Edge of Reality tour has thrilled audiences across Britain and Canada. The Winnipeg born Oake’s rock-star…
Festive Friday Finds : Canyon Lights
The 10th annual Canyon Lights switch has been switched on at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. If you look up, down and all around you’ll be mesmerized by the thousands of lights surrounding you. The centrepiece to Canyon Lights, the suspension bridge itself is aglow with light as visitors make the trek across the canyon. Watch for…
It’s A Wonderful Life at The Arts Club
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings”, the iconic line from It’s A Wonderful Life is now being heard nightly at The Arts Club Theatre’s Granville Island Stage as the Holiday favourite returns to the stage until December 26th. Frank Capra’s legendary film comes to life in a simple and imaginative staging…
Picks of the Week – November 25, 2015
It’s the last week of November, American Thanksgiving has past the post and now the Holiday festivities come fast and furious in the picks of the week; Skates: Disney on Ice: Frozen will thrill the Disney fans in the family with 10 shows at The Pacific Coliseum November 25th to 29th. Rock: Classic Prog-Rockers, King Crimson play…
Shop the Neighbourhood Nov 28, 2015
This Saturday, November 28th, take the pledge to Shop The Neighbourhood and save. While we don’t traditionally have Black Friday in Canada, it hasn’t stopped many retailers from trying to cash in on the shopping phenomenon. Where does that leave your beloved local shops without the marketing budgets or inventory to run mass market promotions? Enter Yellow…
2015 American Music Awards winners
Sunday night, the 43rd Annual American Music Awards were handed out at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. Host Jennifer Lopez kicked off the star-studded night of music with a electrifying performance, hinting at what’s to come from her upcoming Las Vegas residency, singing a ballard version of “Waiting for Tonight” before an all-out dance to…
Friday Find: Shomyo – Hibiki Whisky Cocktail
At the recent introduction event for Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky we were shown the versatility of the Hibiki Whisky in a couple of super cocktails. The Hibiki Harmony Hi-Ball showed the simplicity of Hibiki Whisky and Soda with a twist, a perfectly refreshing after-work cocktail. Warm, tart and tangy. The star cocktail of the evening was created by mixologist Lauren…