The 40th American Music Awards were presented Sunday night, live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Nominees for the AMAs are based on based on sales, airplay, activity on social networks, and video viewing, this year’s top nominees are Rihanna and Nicki Minaj with 4 nods each. The 2012 edition of the awards featured…
Fragrant Wood Gallery debuts new Balinese Collection
This week, Fragrant Wood Gallery debuts their latest collection, Western Canada’s largest curated collection of Balinese wood carvings is now on display in the clean, modern gallery. The unique combination of ancient Asian techniques and themes contrasts with cool Western modernity of the gallery. “We want to reframe the perceptions of ancient art forms,” says Fragrant Wood…
19th Annual Art For Life Vancouver Fine Art Auction
For 19 years, Vancouver’s galleries, artists, collectors and art fans come together to celebrate their mutual love of art while raising millions for charity. Art For Life is an annual Fine Art Auction benefiting Vancouver Friends For Life Society, an organization dedicated to assisting those living with cancer, AIDS and other life threatening diseases. This…
Gastown Shop Hop – Winter 2012
Just in time for the Holiday shopping season, Gastown Shop Hop returns for another edition tomorrow night. Whether you’re shopping for gifts or treating yourself there’s lots of great finds to find throughout the Gastown precinct. Gastown’s more than 50 merchants are opening their doors from 5-9pm on Thursday November 15, 2012 with special offers,…
Vancouver Christmas Market asks. Do you have Xmas-Factor?
The Holidays and music go hand-in-hand, Christmas music and singing carols are part of the fun. This year the Vancouver Christmas Market invites you to take your vocal musings away from the office party and out to the Market Stage. The X-Mas Factor is a new singing competition asking Vancouverites to showcase their vocal talent…
Guys Night Out at The Bay Vancouver
After a multi-million dollar renovation The Hudson Bay store in downtown Vancouver debuted their new 6th Floor Men’s Department. After years of being relegated to the windowless crowded basement level, the new floor is a major step up, both figuratively and literally. Bright, spacious and beautifully presented the menswear collections are now given the status…
CMA New Artist of the Year – Hunter Hayes
Last week at the CMA Awards, Louisiana youngster Hunter Hayes walked away with the New Artist Of The Year trophy. 2012 has been a big year for the newcomer, in May, Martin Guitars named Hayes as C.F. Martin & Co.’s newest brand ambassador then in September, just shy of his 21st birthday be was inducted…