#WineWednesday Cheers to Spring sunshine!

Cheers to Spring sunshine. The newly released 2017 Quails’ Gate Rosé is the perfect pairing for your spring and summer get-togethers. Rosé continues to gain popularity and no wonder with such deliciously refreshing options like this 2017 Quails’ Gate Rosé.   Rosé A classic summer sipper, our 2017 Rosé is fresh, approachable and fruit-forward. An easy-going … Read more

Dockside Restaurant and the Coal Harbour Liquor store present the Spring Patio Tasting

Sample delicious drinks on Dockside’s award-winning patio on Thursday, May 24th   Dockside Restaurant and Coal Harbour Liquor Store are pleased to again host the annual Spring Patio Tasting on the waterfront of False Creek. The event will take place from 5pm – 8pm on Thursday, May 24th when roughly 25 distillers, brewers, and wineries … Read more

Revelry Vintners Opens New Southside Winery

Walla Walla’s New Premier Destination Winery   This May 4th, Revelry Vintners will celebrate the much anticipated Grand Opening of their nearly 12,000 square-foot destination winery on the Southside of Walla Walla, a milestone that marks 12 years of hard work, dreaming and determination.   With a strong emphasis on showcasing a sense of place, … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews by Sam_WineTeacher

2014 Riesling 8th Generation Summerland, BC $20.90 The grapes for this wine come from 29-year-old vines. The result is a wine with depth and concentration. Lemon yellow with medium intensity. Classic varietal character on the nose – mineral, stone fruit, citrus and a hint of petrol. Slightly off dry, but well balanced with good mouth … Read more

‘NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO ARK’ EXHIBITION TO OPEN AT LIQUIDITY WINES IN OKANAGAN FALLS

June 23 – September 3, 2018      This summer, Liquidity Wines‘ tasting room walls will be adorned with images from the National Geographic Photo Ark – a compelling series of photographic portraits that capture the beauty of Earth’s diverse species. “The goal of the Photo Ark is simple: show what’s at stake, and get … Read more

STARBUCKS IS MAKING AFTERNOONS AS DELICIOUS AS MORNINGS WITH THE LAUNCH OF NEW MENU ITEMS AVAILABLE MAY 1

The company is rolling out new offerings – including several Canadian exclusives – aimed squarely at afternoons.   This week, Starbucks is introducing more Canadian-exclusives, giving customers more reasons than ever to visit cafés throughout the day. Beginning May 1, five new fresh sandwiches inspired by international flavours will revamp the lunch lineup – and … Read more

Murder on the Improv Express – A Killer Comedy! 

I just enjoyed the most unique, entertaining theatre! Murder on the Improv Express – A Killer Comedy! Since 1980, Vancouver TheatreSports™ (VTSL) has entertained an average of 60,000 people a year, 11 performances a week, 52 weeks a year.  I was not one of those who had attended.  Fear of the unknown, of possible embarrassment, and … Read more

Celebrate the Best of Arts, Crafts and Music from across Canada August 3-6, 2018

The Filberg Festival has always been known for featuring exceptional Canadian talent when it comes to entertainment. Headliners over the long weekend include: R&B Allstars, The Paperboys, Dustin Bentall, Roy Forbes, Boom Booms and Michael Kaeshammer.  Visit http://filbergfestival.com/the-festival/entertainment/  for the full line up.   Join us on Friday August 3rd for a special evening concert … Read more

Art Smash Brings New Public Art to Granville Island

Paintings from Musqueam artist, Debra Sparrow, to appear on two pillars of the Granville Street Bridge; eight other artists to paint murals on the island A group of local and international artists will be creating new murals on Granville Island starting on May 1st. The murals will appear around The Chain & Forge – Granville … Read more

VORTEX ACCLAIMED ARTIST DOUGLAS COUPLAND AND OCEAN WISE® ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

NEW EXHIBITION AT VANCOUVER AQUARIUM FOR SPRING 2018   Internationally-renowned author, artist, and designer Douglas Coupland is collaborating with Ocean Wise® to highlight an escalating global conservation crisis – ocean plastic pollution – through a new major sculpture exhibition that will be unveiled at Vancouver Aquarium on May 18, 2018. This is a first for … Read more

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