Preston’s Restaurant in the Coast Coal Harbour in Vancouver kicked off its Canadian Inspired Comfort Food menu with a fun tasting on Wednesday evening. A tasting tour across the country welcomed guest to give a hint of what’s in store for the menu. Greeting at the door by a Caesar with Molson Canadian for a…
Reminisce with Commodore Ballroom’s Historic Archives
The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver has been an institution in the city for over 80 years. Begun as a ballroom for dining and dancing featuring house bands like the legendary Dal Richards Orchestra. As trends changed and waned the fortunes of the Commodore Cabaret dropped. New owners and the addition of a liquor license in…
Picks Of The Week – October 9, 2013
It’s mid-October and the leaves are turning with the weather and the time for Turkey has arrived with another long weekend full of food, family and fun. If you’re not off visiting family, running the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon or BMO Okanagan Marathon get out there and have some fun. Concert: Looking for some Country music,…
Catch the Stereophonics ‘Train’.
Stereophonics – Commodore Ballroom – October 6, 2013 Stereophonics returned to the Commodore Ballroom for their first time since they played the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Touring in support of their spring 2013 release, “Graffiti On The Train” this is the first tour with new drummer Jamie Morrison, who did a commendable job replacing…
Tom Odell returns to Vancouver
Tom Odell – Biltmore Cabaret – October 4, 2013 Just 6 months after his debut at Media Club, Tom Odell returned to Vancouver for a show at the Biltmore Cabaret. The audience packed into the small venue to hear the BRIT Award winner perform tracks from his debut album “Long Way Down”. A significant number…
Pet Shop Boys Come West
Pet Shop Boys – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – October 3, 2013 A packed house at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre anxiously awaited the return of the Pet Shop Boys to Vancouver. A dramatic and stunning visual opening montage began the show before the due began performing “Axis” then a mix “One More Chance / Face Like…
Native Jimmy Boot, just in time for Winter
Vancouver based, Native Shoes know the West Coast weather, their fresh Jimmy Boot introduces 3 new ways to “keep it lite” and dry this winter. Whether you prefer flannel lined, faux shearling or a shorter style, Native Shoes has you covered for all the Canadian elements. Rain, mud, snow and sleet are no match…