WITH LESS THAN 60 DAYS UNTIL PCMA CONVENING LEADERS, VANCOUVER IS POLISHING THE BRASS AND FLUFFING THE SHEETS Vancouver prepares for influential “convention for convention planners” in January The rainforest in Stanley Park has been watered, the glass towers buffed to a sparkling sheen, and Vancouver’s surrounding mountains have a fresh dusting of snow. All this … Read more
Blackbird Theatre Celebrates a Decade of Classics with New Production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s Wickedly Witty – The Rivals – 10th Anniversary Performance Features All-Star Cast of Vancouver Classical Actors Blackbird Theatre dashes into its 10th anniversary with a wickedly witty, joyfully irreverent production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals from Dec. 28, 2015 to Jan. … Read more
Early Music Vancouver Unites Over 50 Period Musicians in Joyous Presentation of – Festive Cantatas – Praetorius Christmas Vespers – Beloved affair offers large-scale Yuletide celebration as it might have been heard under Michael Praetorius’ direction in 17th century Germany. Early Music Vancouver (EMV), in partnership with the Portland Baroque Orchestra, Early Music Guild of … Read more
The Lovers Cabaret presents: This November, we’re going back to when rock stars ruled the world… Lovers of Zeppelin – A glimpse of Miss Pamela from The Lovers Cabaret. Lovers of Zeppelin s a part of the ICON SERIES, a series of shows dedicated to the era when rock stars ruled the world. … Read more
With all the great BC craft beer available, I couldn’t resist the connection to hops. Kidding aside, this is a getaway weekend you’ll want to add to your “to-do” list. At the 4th Annual Harrison Beer Festival which I attended October 2015 with my husband, over 24 breweries came to pour their creations. Three distinct events … Read more
Holiday shopping already looming on your to-do list? Don’t fret, Christmas has come early with Bayside Furniture‘s top home accessory gift picks. With pieces ranging in style from smoky glass to bronze finishes and gold prints, the Vancouver-based furniture and home accessories boutique has what it takes to put a smile on the face of every home and design enthusiast … Read more
MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT: BITTERED SLING BRINGS ITS SPECIAL-EDITION TALES OF THE COCKTAIL TRAVEL PACK NORTH OF THE BORDER Exclusive Gift Pack Includes Four Custom Bitters Inspired by Tales of the Cocktail Tour Stops Just in time for holiday gifting, Bittered Sling Bitters is following the successful U.S. launch of its limited-edition Tales of the Cocktail Travel Pack by … Read more
MEXOLOGY: TACOFINO INTRODUCES NEW BAR MANAGER, DRINK MENU AND HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS AT TACO BAR IN GASTOWN Bar Manager Julia Diakow Ushers in New Cocktail Program Focused on Seasonal Cocktails, Flights of Tequila and Mezcal, Mocktails and Happy Hour Tacofino’s trademark Mexican-by-way-of-West-Coast cuisine gets a perfect complement this fall as Julia Diakow joins the team as Bar … Read more
THOMAS HAAS TOASTS 10 DELICIOUS YEARS A DECADE OF INDULGENCE Internationally Renowned Chocolatier Gives Thanks to Loyal Fans with Exclusive Series of Anniversary Celebrations It’s been a delicious decade since fourth-generation chocolatier and pâtissier Thomas Haas opened the doors of his eponymous café in North Vancouver, and the internationally celebrated chocolatier is marking the … Read more
SPICY LEMONGRASS AND SEAFOOD SOUP Chef Rob Feenie Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped galangal 1 cup chopped lemon grass ½ cup chopped kaffir lime leaves ¼ cup peeled and chopped ginger 8 red Thai chilies, finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed ½ cup chopped onions ½ … Read more