Take the wonder and fun that is Telus World of Science. Add to that a one-of-a-kind event that explores the art and science of mixology, and the result is Science of Cocktails this Thursday, February 4th from 8pm to midnight. This unique fundraising event is in support of Science World’s Class Field Trip Program, which … Read more
The theme for the night was Carménère Once again I was fortunate to be invited to fill in a spot with a tasting group that has been running for thirty-eight years. The theme for the night was Carménère. Carménère is a very interesting varietal. It all but disappeared in France after the Phylloxera outbreak in … Read more
Compagnie Virginie Brunelle Makes West Coast Premiere at VIDF with Provocatively Sensuous Foutrement Physically Complex Work Explores Perilous Pitfalls of Love and Infidelity as Three Dancers Journey Through Seduction, Temptation & Disillusionment The Vancouver International Dance Festival ( VIDF ) presents Compagnie Virginie Brunelle’s primal Foutrement from March 3-5, 2016 at 8pm at Roundhouse Performance … Read more
Stop and Smell the Rosés at Vancouver TheatreSports’™ Grapes of Laugh, February 25 Question: What do you get when you mix great wine with tasty food, fabulous auction items and live entertainment? Answer: A fundraiser (yawn…). Now… Question: What do you get, if in addition to the above, you also mix in lots of … Read more
If you move quickly, you might still find some seating available at one of the many restaurants participating in this great initiative of the British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) and Wines of British Columbia. (And now BC Craft Brewers Guild.) Renamed and expanded to include menus paired with craft beer and spirits as well … Read more
TULALIP RESORT CASINO’S JOURNEYS EAST RESTAURANT RINGS IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY In celebration of the Chinese New Year, Journeys East at Tulalip Resort Casino will be ringing in the year of the Monkey with dinner specials from February 8 -14 (closed Tuesday, February 9), starting at 5 pm each night. Each dish offered … Read more
Share a stunning musical homage to New Orleans with Grammy Award Winning Artists The Chan Centre Presents Jazz Giants Dee Dee Bridgewater and Irvin Mayfield with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents renowned jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater with Irvin Mayfield and … Read more
The organizers of the Annual Cellar-Tek International Winemaker’s Cup announced today that for the first time the event has attracted participation from individuals in the USA and Europe. “We are thrilled to see that the reputation of this Okanagan Valley event has grown to the point where it is now drawing participants in the wine industry from other parts … Read more
House of Dreams Offers Multimedia Immersion in Music & Art Early Music Vancouver presents a multimedia concert, pairing masterpieces by Baroque European painters with excerpts from Baroque musical composition Early Music Vancouver (EMV) hosts the anticipated return of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, as they present House of Dreams on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 7:30pm at Vancouver … Read more
TALKING STICK FESTIVAL – EXPLORE ABORIGINAL CULTURE THROUGH THE ARTS FEBRUARY 18-28, 2016 – Vancouver, British Columbia Full Circle First Nations Performance is very excited to present the 15th Annual Talking Stick Festival from February 18 – 28, 2016. Full Festival program guide and information can be found at talkingstickfest.ca The Talking Stick … Read more