Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood was recently rocked by gunshots and the serious injury to a respected business owner in the area. The Yaletown Business Improvement Association is honouring the victim, a BIA member, Paul Dragan of Reckless Bikes and helping to bring the district together in support. On Wednesday, June 18th, 2014, the Yaletown BIA is…
Tasting the Rose Wines of Provence
Recently, I had the privilege of experiencing a terrific tasting of Vins du Provence at Bistro 101 at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. The afternoon started off with a presentation by Wine Coach, Viktorija Todorovska and François Millo, Directeur General of Vins de Provence(pictured). The co-authors of the book, Provence Food and Wine: The Art of…
Hubbub Sandwiches Opens on Robson Street
With a line-up out the door, Hubhub Sandwiches opened their newest location at 420 Robson Street last Thursday. The second location for the popular Hornby Street sandwich shop, this location is sure to enshrine Hubbub as a contender in the Vancouver sandwich scene. A location surrounded by ESL Schools, Hotels, Offices and Residences, east Robson…
Harrison Festival Of The Arts : July 12 – 20, 2014
Known as ‘the best little fest in the West’, the Harrison Festival of the Arts is a perfect summertime festival for the resort town of Harrison. For 36 years, the Harrison Festival of the Arts has been bringing the world to the lakeside town. This year’s festival hits town on July 12th to July 20th….
Pemberton Music Festival expands lineup
With an already a big line-up, the Pemberton Festival has added even more talent and shows. Now a five day festival with the addition of a Wednesday free show in Whistler at the Olympic Plaza , HUKA Entertainment has announced an overview of their daily line-up as well as adding new artists. Wednesday, July 16:…
Olé, Olé, Olé the World Cup 2014 Starts Today in Brazil!
Today’s the day! Until July 13th, all the world’s eyes will be focused on Brazil as the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off. In spite of being 5 time winners, Brazil are hosting for only the second time, last hosting the finals in 1950. Brazil ran an uncontested bid for the tournament when FIFA decried that…
Picks Of The Week : June 11, 2014
Mid month already? Time really does fly by when you’re having fun! Knights: Join the Knights who say “Ni!” at The Arts Club’s Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage as the Monty Python comedy “Spamalot” continues playing until June 29th. Celebration: The Imperial on Main Street celebrates its 1st Anniversary with a weekend of shows starting tomorrow…