With the Thanksgiving and Halloween now behind us, it’s time for shopping and the Christmas Holidays to start to take the stage. But there’s still plenty to distract us from these Holiday activities. PuSh : Tonight rock out and celebrate the PuSh Festival as they launch their 10th Anniversary season with an array of local musicians…
Petunia And The Vipers
Petunia And The Vipers – Ukrainian Cultural Hall – November 2, 2013 The Hall was filled with excited revellers as Petunia And The Vipers made their biannual return to Vancouver. From the first note, the dancefloor was hopping as the band turned out their blend of rockabilly, country, folk and rock for the audience. The…
Get a bang out of the Drum Cafe
Looking for some unique entertainment for your next event? Look no further than a session with the Drum Cafe. I’d heard about the Drum Cafe over years from various friends but hadn’t had the opportunity to experience it for myself until recently. At a showcase at the Delta Vancouver Airport, a few of the Drum…
Lifetime Collective Opens Flagship Shop
This week, local clothing company, Lifetime Collective, opened their first flagship store in Vancouver’s Little Mountain neighbourhood. While clothing is obviously the main focus, the new store also feels part gallery. With the aim to cultivate and promote Lifetime and their collaborative group of artists, musicians and friends, the store is planned to be a place to host events…
Mancakes Bakery Opens
After a couple of years online, Mancakes Bakery has cooked up a bricks and mortar location on the east end of Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. As the name suggests, the new location has a decidedly masculine vibe; metal and stainless fixtures and leather furniture make it a cool and comfortable place to hang out over a…
Picks of the Week – October 30, 2013
It’s the eve of Halloween and the mischief that entails will be followed by post-Halloween hangover. But never fear there’s still lots to do as November begins. FlyOver: There’s still a few days to get your broom license at Fly Over Canada, presenting FlyOver Halloween until November 2nd Concert: Rescheduled from last weekend, Kanye West…
Sarah Brightman, Dreamchaser
Sarah Brightman – Rogers Arena – October 25, 2013 Like the true diva that she is, Sarah Brightman appeared, at Rogers Arena, elevated above the stage amidst a great burst of light projected behind her. A series of floor length, flowing gowns and over the top glittering headpieces followed as did a spectacular array of…