Anyone who’s read this blog probably knows that music is a huge passion for me. I’m not sure where is came from perhaps my parents giving me a guitar and lessons as a child, having a brilliant music/choir teacher in elementary school or teachers having a record (yes I’m old enough to remember vinyl records)…
What’s on Wednesday – April 21-23 2011
It’s the Easter Long Weekend, after your easter egg hunt and family dinners you might want to head out on the town. Here’s this week’s list of some fun stuff happening around the city! Thursday April 21 Seattle natives The Cave Singers are at the Biltmore Cabaret Australia’s Tame Impala are at the Commodore Ballroom…
No Place Like Home – Whitecaps FC V Chivas USA
Whitecaps FC V Chivas USA – Empire Field – April 16, 2011 Keeping their undefeated home streak alive, Whitecaps FC held the visiting Chivas USA to a nil-nil draw at Empire Field. It seems that the Whitecaps have a hard time travelling as both losses of the season have been away matches and neither has…
Vancouver Sun Run 2011
Vancouver Sun Run 2011 Somehow the Sun must like this race being named in it’s honour (in fact the title sponsor is local paper; The Vancouver Sun) as the wacky weather of the previous week gave way to beautiful sunshine. An estimated 49,365 participants lined up along Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver to start the 27th…
Foals – Rock Gods In The Making?
Foals – Commodore Ballroom – April 10, 2011 While they may be from Oxford, England, the bandmates in Foals couldn’t be further from the staid uniformed college life. These five floppy haired, shoe gazing, rock hellions have evolved from the first time they played Vancouver, then they seemed overjoyed but anxious to be playing in…
Top 10 Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts of Airline Travel
Since I’m flying off to Vegas this weekend it reminded me of the things I hate when travelling so I thought I’d share some of my (and I’m sure other people’s) pet peeves. 1. DO arrive in plenty of time for your flight. If you can’t make it on time don’t expect to be pushing…
Urban Culture Conference & Awards 2011
In spite of the “no-fun city” naysayers, Vancouver is a city rich in culture and diversity with unique artists, creators and performers around every corner. The first annual Urban Culture Conference & Awards (UCC) aims to capitalize on this rich tapestry of arts and culture by gathering them all together for one great weekend this…