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…
Purple Olive Grill – Vancouver
Newly opened at the corner of Thurlow & Haro, Purple Olive Grill is the latest restaurant to try out the West End corner. After Piccolo Mondo, Saveur and most recently Ensemble have all gone by the wayside, will this newcomer be the one to make the corner a success? The budget friendly menu, ranging from…
Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs 2012
It’s that time of year, when our thoughts turn to the Holidays and gift shopping begins. More and more people are looking for unique and special gifts for their loved ones, Vancouver is blessed to have an abundance of great artisans and crafters who turn out to a growing number of annual Christmas & Winter…