Today is the day Victoria foodies wait all year to sink their teeth into! Taste Victoria Festival of Food and Drink kicks off this afternoon with an opening night extravaganza at Hotel Grand Pacific. The Opening Night event, Taste The Difference, brings together dozens of local Victoria restaurants and dozens of British Columbia wineries….
Picks of the Week – July 15, 2015
Mid-July and some showers came to clear the air, but the forecast looks for the sun to return for your music filled picks of the week; Festival: Music fans attention is focused up the Sea to Sky this weekend as Pemberton Festival opens, Thursday – Sunday bringing Kendrik Lemar, The Black Keys, Sam Roberts Band, Missy…
PuSh Festival Free Screening
Last season, PuSh Festival held a unique event, Le Grande Continental, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza. Le Grande Continental was a massive, live dance event, choreographed by Montreal’s Sylvain Émard, 75 everyday Vancouverites of all ages rehearsed for 10 weeks to put on the four live performances during PuSh Festival 2015. More than 2500…
Don’t Stop Believing in Journey
Journey – Rogers Arena – July 11, 2015 Saturday night, Rogers Arena was filled with the sounds of late 70’s and 80’s nostalgia as Journey’s latest tour made a stop in Vancouver. While still considered ‘new’ by many, lead singer Arnel Pineda, celebrating 8 years with the band, filled the arena with his boundless energy…
Friday Find – King and Country Grooming
I need to thank my stylist at Kore Salon for introducing me to this great new hair product. King and Country Grooming Products are made for men and perfect for modern men’s styles. The Vancouver made Shine Pomade and Matte Pomade Paste are all you need to make the most out of today’s cuts. The pH…
Vans presents Van Doren Invitational
Today and Saturday, local and international skateboarders are gathering at Hastings Park for the second Canadian edition of the Van Doren Invitational skateboarding event at Hastings Bowl. Presented by global footwear brand Vans, the free event brings fans and families to watch the international skate jam. Last year a crowd of about 3000 came out to watch…
Tasting Plates Olympic Village – Recap
Vancouver’s newest neighbourhood, Olympic Village is also one of the fastest expanding. As new residents move in, new dining establishments follow. Last evening, Tasting Plates brought hungry tasters to find the flavours of the district. Starting at Milano Coffee Roasters on 8th Ave, participants checked in and collected their Tasting Plates cards and kick started…