Vancouver Latin American Film Festival “Whirlpool” Brazil, 2016 First time director José Luiz Villamarim and well known Brazilian cinematographer Manuel Alberto Claro have created a film which resonates on a number of levels. The plot unfolds during the afternoon and evening of Christmas Eve, as Luzimar is riding his bicycle home from working as … Read more
Local artist James Picard’s acclaimed behind-the-scenes short doc celebrates Los Angeles New Media Film Festival Grand Prize win with screening and exhibition on Sept. 6, 2017 Hot on the heels of a Grand Prize win at the 2017 New Media Film Festival in Los Angeles, Vancouver-based master painter James Picard is pleased to … Read more
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 28th season with the provocative contemporary work, Shylock. Written by BC writer Mark Leiren-Young, Shylock plays on the Howard Family Stage from September 6 to 15. The play premiered at Bard on the Beach in 1996 and has since been performed around the world to popular … Read more
Book ahead for savings at Whistler’s luxurious Nita Lake Lodge The winter countdown has begun, meaning early birds can rejoice with a season of savings and advance purchase packages at Nita Lake Lodge. Snow season deals include a VIP Winter Special* with 10% off best available rates and full breakfast daily when you … Read more
Daily breakfast buffet adds Chinese dim sum and additional weekend brunch offerings including house rotisserie chicken carvery station Mornings at The Westin Bayshore’s H2 Rotisserie & Bar just got tastier with the addition of dim sum to its daily buffet, plus an assortment of “action stations” to its weekend brunch. Those who … Read more
The Wines of British Columbia‘s inaugural Chef Meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine and Food Experience four-day festival weekend kicks off this Thursday in the heart of BC wine country bringing together 17 Canadian top chefs, 50 award-winning BC wineries, and special guests in a multi-event series celebrating the best of BC wine and food. “There … Read more
Canada’s premier luxury lifestyle and automotive event returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden, September 9 & 10 Luxury & Supercar Weekend (L&SW) is accelerating into its biggest year yet, bringing over $250M in Concours classics and modern exotic cars to automobile enthusiasts arriving from across Canada and the United States on September 9 & … Read more
Sea monsters, mermaids and forest fairies make for enchanting back to school style Redfish Kids reveals its Fall 2017 Collection, drawing from the magic of nautical myths and captivating children’s storybooks. This is the largest Redfish Kids collection to date at 108 pieces and is now available in store and online. Anchored to … Read more
Three Mushroom and Carmelized Onion Steam Buns with Scallion Verde Serves 4 (2 buns per person) ingredients – buns: 1 ½ cups warm water ½ Tbsp white sugar 1 Tbsp yeast 3 ½ cups all purpose flour ingredients – filling: 1 lb shitake mushrooms, sliced 12 oz (3/4 lb) portabello mushrooms, sliced 1 … Read more
Award-winning supplier of ethical and sustainable meats now selling directly to the public with new butcher shop and restaurant Two Rivers Specialty Meats, one of Western Canada’s most respected restaurant suppliers of ethical and sustainable meat, has opened its first public-facing butcher shop and eatery, aptly named Two Rivers Meats — The Shop. … Read more