Sunday night the British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) presented the 65th British Academy Film Awards in London. Hosted by Stephen Fry, the awards are the British equivalent to The Oscars and perhaps the next most prestigious. BAFTAs are presented in British and International categories and include some unique accolades like Academy Fellowship…
White Denim at The Orpheum Vancouver
White Denim – Orpheum Theatre – February 5, 2012 Opening for Wilco, White Denim drew in the early crowd at the Orpheum in Vancouver. While many seats were still empty, those who took in the warm-up set were indeed warmed up by the Austin, Texas group. Making the most of their short 30 minute set,…
Beauty & The Beast – Roars into Vancouver
Be Our Guest! That is probably one of the best loved songs and definitely a centerpiece of NETworks production of Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, now playing at The Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. The audience of young and old seemed to enjoy reliving memories of the Academy Award Best Picture nominated Disney film, from…
What’s On Weekend – February 9 – 12, 2012
Here we are, the second weekend of February, and busy as ever, lots going on! Ongoing: – at Vancouver Art Gallery : Offsite on West Georgia at the Shangri-la Hotel courtyard, until Sept 16th, is a large scale wooden tableau by Kota Ezawa – within the Vancouver Art Gallery, An Autobiography of our Collection shows…
Xi-Shi at Shangri-La Vancouver
Come behind the curtain to find a tranquil and hidden gem off of the beautiful Shangri-La Vancouver lobby. Named for one of the Four Beauties of ancient China, Xi-Shi Lounge is an ideal location for a peaceful afternoon tea, lunch or dinner. While the menu is called a “Snack Menu”, the menu is more than…
Q & A : Quizzes & Alcohol
Pub quizzes have been popular around the globe for decades, especially in the UK where some 20,000 quizzes take place each week, lately more & more Vancouver watering holes have joined the pub quiz game. Games of trivia and general knowledge are always popular, add in a drink or two and the game becomes even…
Valentine’s Tees & Teas at Pretty Estates
Looking for a perfect romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day? It’s closer than you think! Just 90 minutes outside of downtown Vancouver or 35 from Abbotsford, is the scenic luxury of Pretty Estates. The lush, verdant 160 acre estate is home to Rowena’s Inn on the River, River’s Edge Restaurant and Sandpiper Golf Resort, where guests…