Canucks v Blues – Oct 26, 2011 In a rather lacklustre performance the Vancouver Canucks lost 3-0 to the St Louis Blues at Rogers Arena. Following a previous night’s loss to Edmonton in which Roberto Luongo let in 3 goals and was pulled, Cory Schneider started in goal against the Blues. Lu has had to…
What’s On Weekend – Oct 27 – 30, 2011
Since Halloween is this coming Monday, this whole weekend is going to be packed with spooky spectaculars! Thursday Oct 27 – legendary Roger Daltry performs The Who’s Tommy plus other hits at Rogers Arena – guitar icon Jeff Beck strums his way to the Centre For Performing Arts In Vancouver -new New Pornographers member Kathryn Calder…
Favourite BC Attractions
In recognition of the BC Tourism Industry Conference, happening now in Victoria, here’s a look at some of BC’s favourite attractions* from around the province. How many have you visited? What are your favourites? Stanley Park : this 1000 acre park is home to Vancouver Aquarium, Miniture Train, Children’s Water Park, Siwash Rock, Brockton Lighthouse, 9…
Death Cab For Cutie
Death Cab For Cutie – Rogers Arena – October 21, 2011 Touring in support of their long awaited 7th album, “Coats & Keys”, Death Cab For Cutie stopped in Vancouver for a show at Rogers Arena. A small but dedicated audience heartily applauded the appearance of the band on a simple stage backlit like a setting sun. Over the course…
Knot Theory – a new take on ties!
Artistic, unisex, fashionable, sexy…not words usually used to describe a necktie but then Knot Theory is anything but your usual neckwear. Creating a new twist on a traditional accessory, Knot Theory’s Tanya Huang has designed an innovative way to make the everyday tie a unique piece of your wardrobe. Tying a tie is often a…
Rickshaw Theatre – reopening
Wednesday night saw the music industry media and insiders celebrating the grand reopening of the new and improved Rickshaw Theatre. Located near the corner of Main & Hastings Street, the 70’s era theatre was orginally built to show Chinese language kung-fu films but closed in the early 80’s and after sitting abandoned for over 2 decades it was brought…
What’s on Weekend – Oct 20-22, 2011
Another week, another fun-filled weekend of festivities Thursday Oct 20 – enter a world of words, take part in one of the many readings, talks, interviews with 100 of the worlds top authors at the Vancouver International Writer’s Festival on until Sunday. – Canadian writer Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad opens at the Arts Club Theatre Company’s Stanley…