BARD ON THE BEACH SALUTES THE 400-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SHAKESPEARE’S DEATH WITH WILL’S WAKE

  On Saturday, April 23 the world will honour the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s passing, and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is joining the celebration by staging a classic wake! Will’s Wake, hosted by Bard Artistic Director Christopher Gaze, will bring members and friends of Bard’s Acting Company together with Shakespeare lovers of … Read more

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards receives top scores from Wine Enthusiast

  Experience excellent wine and fun-filled events at the winery this spring/summer Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is heading into spring with top ratings from world-renowned US wine publication Wine Enthusiast for three of their wines: the 2014 Gewürztraminer received an Editor’s Choice Award and a score of 91 and the Tinhorn Creek 2014 Pinot Gris and 2013 … Read more

WORLD’S LARGEST CULINARY FILM FESTIVAL COMES TO WATERMARK BEACH RESORT

  Devour! Okanagan brings top chefs and movie magic to Osoyoos, BC, this spring  Foodie film fans will be heading to Osoyoos, BC, from May 6 to 8 as part of the inaugural Devour! Okanagan at Watermark Beach Resort. Taking place entirely at the resort – just steps from the sandy beaches of Osoyoos Lake – this epicurean … Read more

Chambar raises $82,500 for #SweetRelief over Easter Weekend

  Vancouver restaurant nearly doubles initial goal for 24-hour fundraising marathon The team at Chambar is very proud to announce that the first-ever #SweetRelief fundraiser has surpassed all expectations to net $82,500 for Vancouver-based charity Universal Outreach in support of its Advanced Beekeeper’s Training Program and the Liberia Pure Honey social enterprise in Africa.    The … Read more

FINE FOOD and FISHY FRIVOLITY

  AT PROVENCE MARINASIDE THIS APRIL From April 1st through 30th, join Provence Marinaside as it celebrates its eighth annual Poisson d’Avril. In France, ‘Poisson d’Avril’ (April’s Fish) is a one day affair corresponding to our April Fool’s Day. “I remember the Poisson d’Avril pranks growing up as a boy in Marseilles. In Vancouver, I see … Read more

Art World Expo™ 6th Annual Art Show & Gala

“Glamour Noir”  Telus World of Science on Friday, May 13th, 2016   Art World Expo™ is produced annually each May by Monika Blichar of MAB Ventures Inc.; an Arts & Entertainment Agency based in North Vancouver, BC. The event features over 100 artists, a body painting competition, live musicians, fashion shows and live arts demonstrations. Each … Read more

EarthBites Long Table events at Rocky Mountain Flatbread

  Eat, Grow, Love Long Table Events   Welcome to our monthly Eat, Grow, Craft Themed Events presented by Rocky Mountain Flatbread and hosted at our Kitsilano and Main Street restaurant locations. Our Long Table evening events include a demonstration of how to grow and cook with the seasons and a four course dinner menu … Read more

#MarketMonday vendor Warmerdam Specialty Daffodils

  The Vancouver Farmers Markets vendor Warmerdam Specialty Daffodils could be described as being the vendor of “few words”. We think the flowers speak for themselves.     We have been growing daffodils since 1992 in Bradner, B.C.   Bryan grew up on a daffodil farm close to our farm.  Farmed with his dad Ted Warmerdam … Read more

Diner en Blanc Okanagan Returns this Summer – Save the Date

  For the fourth year, the Okanagan Valley will host Le Dîner en Blanc.  On Thursday, July 7th, the annual secret affair promises another unforgettable evening of elegance, beauty and magic, as it takes over an undisclosed public space whose location is only revealed minutes prior to the commencement of the event. Over 1200 foodies, fashion and … Read more

Karma Connect an uplifting way to spend a day

  At the start of the year I decided to set myself some achievable goals.  I’ll not bore you with the details but personal growth; self-development and establishing a sense of life balance were the common theme.  I’m kind of an ‘all or nothing’ kind of gal, and have a tendency to be very single … Read more