Recently, my friend Brian Webb and I co-hosted a summer party (even though the weather has been less than summery). To add some extra fun to the event, Brian thought to make it a theme party…’Boogie Fever’, a retro event. Guests were recommended to get some boogie fever and dress in 70’s or 60’s attire, many were…
Get your square dance on!?
Yee haw! It’s country Sunday in Vancouver! Grab your hat & boots! You heard that right…there’s a ho-down at The Junction Pub this Sunday night. Country Squared Jamboree is a free event featuring two dance groups Squares Across The Border and Timberline who will be dancing, teaching how to dance, and encouraging folks to join in…
Polaris Music Prize – Short List Announced
Following the June anouncement of the Polaris Music Prize Long List the jury has cut the orginal list of 40 to the short list of the Top 10 Albums to vie for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize. The ultimate winner will be selected by the 11 member Grand Jury and announced at a Gala presentation on…
New Movie Preview – The Change-Up
The Change-Up starring Ryan Reynolds & Jason Bateman Having seen little fanfare or press about this upcoming comedy, other than a quick read to see that it starred, Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman and it’s writers and director had been involved in The Hangover movies and Wedding Crashers, respectively. So with an open mind my…
Edible Canada At The Market
Last week the brand new Edible Canada at the Market officially opened its doors to the public. The latest evolution in a dream that began with one man and a 400 sq ft market stall to a team of 80+ and a 3,500 square foot culinary centre in the heart of Granville Island. I walked…
What’s On This Weekend? July 14-17, 2011
As we get closer to the peak of summer, we reach a peak of activities throughout the city. Thursday July 14 – Stars frontman Torquil Campbell’s side project Memphis hits the intimate Media Club stage. Also playing Friday at Metropolis in Victoria – The Cobalt on Main features bands, The Free City Collective, Alaska and…
Matthew Morrison – Triple Threat
Matthew Morrison – Rogers Arena – July 9/10, 2011 Entering the stage to the strains of the James Bond Theme Song, wearing a tuxedo, followed by two sultry backup singer/dancers, Matthew Morrison certainly set the tone of his performance. Class and quality seem to be the words to best describe how this performance went. Although…