Hit European opera gala returns to BC to support local talent

Award-winning Frankfurt sopranos Heidi Muendel and Nancy Hasiuk join local favourite Robin Hahn to headline the fundraising concert Go For Opera! A hit European opera gala is returning to Vancouver this month, kicking off a collaboration between European and Canadian singers that will culminate in a full-scale opera production this fall. At 7:30 pm on … Read more

 Firehall Arts Centre Launches 2017/2018 Season with the World Premiere of Shay Kuebler’s FEASTING ON FAMINE

  The Firehall Arts Centre is thrilled to kick off its 35th anniversary season with the world premiere of Shay Kuebler’s Feasting on Famine from Wednesday, September 27 to Saturday, September 30, 2017. Produced by Radical System Art, Feasting on Famine is one man’s journey through the extremes of bodybuilding and health fitness, exploring the … Read more

#TasteofThursday Tall Truth Cocktail recipe courtesy of Tacofino

‘Tall Truth’ Cocktail     Get your greens this patio season with this thirst-quenching iced tea cocktail. Ideal for a warm summer’s day, the approachable drink delivers a complex flavour and a bright green hue – plus it’s packed with antioxidants.  The citrusy lemon and sweet agave syrup help to balance out the earthiness of … Read more

Introducing Nütrl Vodka Soda, the world’s simplest and purest Craft Vodka Soda

BC handcrafted vodka. Soda. Lemon. And nothing else.  There’s an endless array of alcoholic drinks available in a can, but Nütrl Vodka Soda is a true innovation in the category: a clean, classic, premium vodka soda made without sugar, sweeteners, additives, or preservatives of any kind. Nütrl took its award-winning super-premium BC craft vodka and … Read more

#Favourites – what’s on now in Vancouver, Whistler, the Okanagan and more

    Villa Eyrie’s Summit Restaurant amongst enRoute’s 2017 Best New Restaurants in Canada nominees   MIDDLE EAST MEETS WEST: SUPERBABA OPENS ITS DOORS IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VICTORIA   Chefs’ Table Society returns with food lovers favourite   HOT TOWN, SUMMER IN THE CITY: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR SET TO LAUNCH ITS ANNUAL SUNDAY SEAFOOD … Read more

MISSION HILL FAMILY ESTATE AWARDED PLATINUM BEST IN CATEGORY- BEST CANADIAN RED WINE AT DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

    Mission Hill is proud to announce that their 2015 Terroir Collection No. 43 Reflection Point Pinot Noir has earned the title of ‘Best Canadian Pinot Noir’ and ‘Best Canadian Red Wine’ at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards held in London, UK on May 25, 2017. With a record 17,200 entries, Decanter presented … Read more

2017 Best Sommelier of Canada to be Crowned in Vancouver

  Hosted by The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers British Columbia Chapter (CAPS BC), Canada’s top sommeliers will convene in Vancouver at Rogers Arena (Captain’s Room, entrance gate 10) on September 5 to vie for the coveted titled of Best Sommelier of Canada at the National Competition Viewing and Lunch. The competition is open for trade … Read more

BC Beer Awards and Festival 2017 – New Format, New Awards!

  The BC Beer Awards and Festival 2017 RAISE A GLASS TO THE BEST OF BC CRAFT BEER FEATURING A NEW FORMAT & NEW AWARDS! Tickets on sale Tuesday, August 15th The 8th annual BC Beer Awards and Festival (BCBA) is set to return on October 21, 2017, to the Croatian Cultural Centre in Vancouver. … Read more

Bill Reid Gallery presents Intangible: Innovative Exhibition Draws from Past and Unfurls Future of Coast Salish Art 

    Diverse collection features sculpture, hand-weaving, hip-hop performance art, multimedia installation, and more by artists from across Coast Salish territory   Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents its next major exhibition, Intangible, a collection of evocative and diverse Coast Salish works on display from September 13 – December 10, 2017. Influenced by ancestral teachings, … Read more