WINNING AUTO SHOW POSTER SHOWCASES THE ART OF THE 2014 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW For the past seven years, the Vancouver International Auto Show has reached out to British Columbian artists to submit designs for the Show’s official poster, in an effort to showcase local talent and pay homage to the province’s many skilled designers. … Read more
Social media workshop available for artists and cultural groups Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram… where to begin? For artists and cultural organizations looking for ways to increase their profile and engage with and grow their audiences, the rise of social media has been a boon to those that understand how to use these tools … Read more
MOE’S Home Collection to usher in spring with new private-label products Pacific Northwest retailer launches fresh furniture & accents just in time for the warmer months Itching to tackle the spring cleaning? MOE’S Home Collection, the Pacific Northwest’s family-owned home décor and furniture retailer, is starting fresh with the launch of its spring private-label … Read more
Four years after being an official Venue City for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the City of Richmond is continuing to realize significant economic, social and cultural legacies, including millions of dollars of new City Centre development. “The 2010 Games transformed Richmond,” says Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “Richmond’s evolution into a distinct, destination city … Read more
Warm up with a walk and a PodPlay before your show at the Gateway Theatre Theatre and arts enthusiasts will now have an innovative way to discover stories in the streets of Richmond as they make their way to the city’s only live professional theatre, the Gateway Theatre. Enter Etienne: a PodPlay, an audio play designed … Read more
Take a walking tour of Britannia Shipyards, a Family Zumba class at Hamilton Community Centre, attend the sixth annual Children’s Arts Festival or choose from over 30 other activities this coming Monday, February 10. BC’s second Family Day weekend is being celebrated in Richmond with activities for families of all sizes and ages and with many … Read more
You are not going to believe how great this contest is! Do you want to win a private party for you and 10 friends to watch the Olympic Men’s Hockey Gold Medal finals in the luxury of the private theatre at Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa? Of course you do. Here’s where to enter: … Read more
We are on the cusp of another Winter Olympics and I can’t help thinking back to 2010 in Vancouver. What a great time we all had during the 2010 Olympics. There was a little sacrifice, a little compromise and a lot of spirit. Vancouver embraced the games in a way that we hadn’t come … Read more
Communication Tip: Don’t Bury Your Lead Definition: bury the lead verb: (idiomatic) (news writing style) To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts. [NOTE: THIS IS NOT GOOD] If you want to communicate effectively you have to structure your writing to lead with … Read more
Recently I had the pleasure of returning for another fabulous meal at State Bird Provisions, in San Francisco. This restaurant is almost 2 years old & gets better all the time. It is one of the hottest dinner reservations to secure anywhere. Having just expanded slightly, to 60 seats .. half are … Read more