I recently sat down with friend and fellow wine judge Roger Ford to taste through a flight of wines from Evolve, Time and HMC. The task before us, six wines – two sparkling, one white and three reds. Let the tasting begin! We began with their Effervescent bubbly, a blend of Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay. … Read more
Holy Mo! A Christmas Show! opened at Pacific Theatre on December 2nd. I attended and as a ready beholder in a full house on opening night, I was primed and curious to see how playwright Lucia Frangione and director Kerry van der Griend managed to braid three zany clowns and quotes from Supernatural, The Matrix, … Read more
Following my High Tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria; checking off a bucket list item, I decided to take my courtesy Ford Escape up Island to Duncan, BC, to do their Totem Tour Walk. There are 40 totem poles in the downtown core of Duncan, with each pole having a descriptive plate about … Read more
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, makes its anticipated return to Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from January 13 to 15, 2017. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 26 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in … Read more
The Robin Ridge estate vineyard includes 18 acres of well drained soils on the Similkameen Bench near the Junction of Hwy 3 and Hwy 3A in Keremeos. The organic vineyard was established in 1997 and expanded in 2012. The gravelly loam soil ensures the vines struggle and encourages them to produce very small yields … Read more
Art Exhibition with Joanne Hastie, Carol McQuaid, Danaca Ackerson Paintings and Prints In popular literature and film over the last one hundred years from E. M. Forester’s Room with a View to Frances Mayes’, Under the Tuscan Sun, and most recently Elizabeth Gilbert’s, Eat, Pray, Love, there is an enduring and pervading notion that travel … Read more
David Sedaris’ The SantaLand Diaries Our #FridayFavourites cover a bit more than usual so you don’t miss out on upcoming fun things to do for the holidays. East Meets West : Vancouver Collaborative Feast LUMIERE TO ILLUMINATE WEST END’S PUBLIC SPACES: ANNUAL EVENT RETURNS TO JIM DEVA PLAZA AND MORTON PARK … Read more
The holiday period is a time of imbibing indulgence with all the eggnog, hot spiced cider and mulled wine adding to the conviviality of the season. Paul Belsito, manager of the Neil Macrae Bar & Lounge at Vancouver TheatreSports™ League’s (VTSL) The Improv Centre, has been getting into the festive spirits and designing special … Read more
Celebratory Multi-Course Menus Feature Restaurant’s Signature Locally Sourced, Farm-to-Table Fare, Optional Drink Pairings Available for Both Seatings Usher in the new year in the heart of Downtown Vancouver at Royal Dinette as the popular farm-to-table restaurant turns the calendar to 2017 by welcoming guests for two exclusive multi-course celebratory dinner services on Saturday, … Read more
Instilling Passion for Storytelling Through Movement & Beauty Event: Holiday On Ice Venue: West End Community Centre Ice Rink (1750 Haro Street) Date: Saturday, December 17 Time: 12 to 2 p.m. Contact: Chris Hyndman at 604.351.7175 or chrishyndman777@nullgmail.com The Event: The ice will be glowing with the warmth of community and creativity as Canada … Read more