Beady Eye – Commodore Ballroom – November 29, 2011 Controversy often helps sell tickets and generate interest but if there’s nothing to back it up the audience won’t come back. With the curiosity of seeing the first show of Beady Eye’s first North American tour, Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom was busy in anticipation. While Beady Eye…
What’s On Weekend – December 1-4, 2011
Yes, can you believe it! It’s December already! I’m sure everyone’s calendars are filling up but here’s some more fun things to add to the list. Thurday Dec 1 – Head up to Grouse Mountain, the Peak of Christmas, for some wintertime fun, ice skating, sleighrides, skiing, snowboarding, Santa and starting off tonight, the Parade…
‘The National’ dream!
The National – Orpheum Theatre – November 28, 2011 Playing the first of a sold out two night stand in the beautiful Orpheum Theatre in downtown Vancouver, The National had the audience standing for nearly two hours as they hung on every note sung by lead Matt Berninger. Playing against a massive video backdrop the…
Grey Cup Festival 2011
This weekend marked the CFL’s 99th Grey Cup Championship, held in Vancouver for the 14th time, this edition ended in storybook fashion with a home team win for the BC Lions, 34-23 over Winnipeg Blue Bombers. One of the first major tests for the new and improved BC Place stadium, although due to very unpredictable…
Herschel Supply Co. – Supply In Demand!
Herschel bags are sold all around the world but did you know they come from right here in Vancouver? Sold, dependable with a classic style all their own, describe a Herschel bag is like describing Canada. Although the Cormack family started out manufacturing barrels in the last century in Scotland, three generations and a half…
Contest: Art For Life – Fine Art Auction
This Saturday bring some art into your life at the 18th Annual Art For Life Fine Art Auction. Vancouver’s top artists and galleries have donated over 100 pieces of art, valued over $200,000, which will be sold in live and silent auctions throughout the evening. These generous donations mean 100% off the art sales will…
Sutton Place – Home For The Holidays
Now in it’s 6th Year, Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver’s Home For The Holidays event is a fun and festive fundraiser. The hotel partners with local home designers, retailers and stagers who each create a signature tree to be showcased throughout the Sutton Place lobby. For a $5 donation, guests and Vancouverites can vote on their…