37th Vancouver International Film Festival September 27 – October 12, 2018 As part of the Vancouver International Film Festival’s VIFF Live! program, RZA, the award-winning musician, film director and leader of rap group Wu-Tang Clan, will live-score the Shaw Brothers’ Kung Fu classic The 36th Chamber of Shaolin on October 9, 2018 at the Orpheum … Read more
Fall will always be #PSLseason at Starbucks but this year we’re handcrafting a new Canadian exclusive beverage with a robust, aromatic taste to usher in autumn. We’re excited to introduce you to the NEW Cardamom Latte! Designated as a ‘food trend to watch for’ this year, cardamom spice is blended harmoniously with Starbucks® signature espresso … Read more
Anytime time is a great time to visit the regions of #bcwine Country but September is kind of a special time. Most of the wineries are going full tilt but visitor wise it’s a little less hectic. It really is when the grown-ups come out to play in BC Wine Country. Here is a recap … Read more
2016 Pinot Blanc (Lawson) Anthony Buchanan Oliver, BC $19.99 One of, if not the best, Pinot Blanc wines in BC. Pale lemon yellow in colour with medium-light intensity. The nose is layered with aromas of peach, apple, citrus, melon, white flowers and minerality. Well balanced and full bodied. White peach, apple and citrus … Read more
Vancouver-based wine importer Vintage Corks is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a walk-around tasting featuring some of the world’s most exclusive wineries. On Thursday, September 20 2018, guests at the event will sample iconic wines from California, Italy, and more. This is a rare opportunity to experience some of the world’s very best wines, assembled … Read more
A rare whisky half a century in the making, The Balvenie Fifty: Marriage 0962 is a limited offering with only two bottles available in Canada and 110 across the globe. The Balvenie Fifty: Marriage 0962, one of the world’s rare whiskies, comes to Canada’s whisky market this Fall 2018. An expression of exceptional quality that … Read more
36th annual event raises funds to support youth arts programming A magical night awaits guests of Splash, Arts Umbrella’s highly anticipated art auction and gala, the proceeds from which support youth arts programming across Metro Vancouver. Presented by TD Bank Group, the annual event brings art-lovers together for a show-stopping evening featuring live performances, delicious food, and, … Read more
Hitchcock-style Chamber Opera offers a daring and imaginative journey into the subconscious, performed to a dramatic jazz score City Opera Vancouver presents the astonishing and macabre operatic thriller, Nigredo Hotel, on September 20 – 22, 2018 at 8pm at The Cultch Historic Theatre. This one-act chamber opera directed by Alan Corbishley, with music by Nic Gotham and libretto by distinguished Canadian author and playwright Ann-Marie … Read more
37th Vancouver International Film Festival September 27 – October 12, 2018 Dozens of critically acclaimed international films will screen in the Vancouver International Film Festival’s (VIFF) Panorama stream. These include Gustav Möller’s The Guilty (Audience Award, Sundance and Rotterdam); the Canadian premiere of Alexey German Jr.’s Dovlatov (Silver Bear, Berlin); Małgorzata Szumowska’s Mug (Silver Bear … Read more
ANNUAL FESTIVAL RETURNS TO UBC COMMUNITY WITH ACTIVITIES FOR ALL The bustling boulevards of Wesbrook Village will be alive with family-friendly activities during the community’s annual community festival on Saturday, September 8. This special event promises fun for all ages: young families, students and adults alike. Shoppers can enjoy a sidewalk sale where local retailers … Read more