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Flamenco Rosario Marks Vancouver International Flamenco Festival’s 25th Anniversary with Impassioned Retrospective, Fast-Forward Rewind

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 Local Flamenco Pioneers & Festival Founders Commemorate their Creative Legacy with an Epic Evening Showcasing the Evolution of Flamenco    Flamenco Rosario brings the fierce and intimate flamenco retrospective Fast-Forward Rewind, September 26, 2015 at 8pm to the Waterfront Theatre in celebration of the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival’s 25th anniversary. Performing excerpts from four poetic works, … Read more

Marketplace Events announces The DIY Mommy as Western Canada’s Next Home Stylist

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 Christina Dennis of Stony Plain, Alberta wins opportunity to speak at this fall’s home and design shows in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton    The search is over! Marketplace Events, in partnership with Urban Barn and Western Living magazine, is thrilled to announce Christina Dennis, founder of The DIY Mommy, as the winner of Western Canada’s Next Home … Read more

LES DAMES SUMMERDINE A SUCCESS ON EVERY LEVEL

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What do you get when more than 170 people gather at more than 30 restaurants across the province all on one night? You get a fabulously successful fundraiser that was a lot of fun and Canada’s largest concurrent dinner party. This past Wednesday (August 12th), Les Dames’ d’Escoffier BC Chapter held its annual Summerdine to raise funds for its scholarship and outreach … Read more

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival Celebrates 25 Years of Fiery Passion

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Magnetic Charisma with Line-Up of Foremost Flamenco Artists from Around the Globe. Festival Ignites the Spirit of Flamenco with Program of Spellbinding Dance, Music and Visual Art    The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival (Flamenco Festival) is delighted to announce the official line up for its electrifying 25th anniversary season, September 12-27, 2015 with free and paid events … Read more

B.C.’s Top Chefs to Host Collaborative Dinner at L’Abattoir

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Exclusive wine and food event celebrates 25th anniversary of B.C. wine      British Columbia has a lot to brag about, especially when it comes to food and wine. On Tuesday August 25th, Wines of British Columbia, along with some of the province’s most celebrated chefs will honour the 25th anniversary of B.C. wines with a special dinner in L’Abattoir’s … Read more

Pan Fried Chicken recipe #TasteofThursday Chef Alvin Pillay of Edible Canada

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PAN FRIED CHICKEN SERVED WITH FINGERLING POTATO SALAD & FRESH OKANAGAN PEACHES   SERVES 4 CHICKEN & OVERNIGHT MARINADE: 8 PIECES BONE IN, SKIN ON CHICKEN, (THIGHS & DRUMSTICKS) 500 ML BUTTERMILK T/T KOSHER SALT T/T FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER   CHICKEN FRYING DREDGE (THOROUGHLY COMBINE TOGETHER ALL THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS) : 3 C RICE FLOUR … Read more

UBC Campus Welcomes Perch Restaurant This Fall

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Innovation and sustainability leads at Perch opening   Opening in September 2015, Perch Restaurant (The Nest, 4th Floor, 6133 University Boulevard) will elevate the level of dining available to students and visitors to the UBC Campus. Featuring an inspired yet affordable menu sourced from local and sustainable ingredients, and offering panoramic views of the campus … Read more

BC WINERIES GET TOP MARKS FROM JANCIS ROBINSON’S PURPLE PAGES 

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Le Vieux Pin Winery has just received top marks from well respected wine critics in London, UK – Jancis Robinson MW and Richard Hemming, Prospective MW. The 2013 Syrah Cuvée Violette and library re-release 2010 Equinoxe Syrah were among the highest scores and rave reviews of the 150 wines tasted from wineries across Canada.  “BC … Read more

BC WINERY SCORES THE HIGHEST MARK IN LONDON, UK

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LaStella has just received the highest mark from well-respected wine critics in London, UK – Jancis Robinson MW & Richard Hemming, prospective MW. The 2011 Maestoso ‘Solo’ Merlot, was among the highest score of wines tasted from Canada.  This past May London hosted a ‘Canada Calling’ Media tradeshow at the Canada House in Trafalgar Square … Read more

Theatre Under The Stars Announces Week Long Hold Over for Sensational

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Summer Fun with Hairspray and Oliver!   Seven performances added in second official hold over in 70+ year history   Due to overwhelming demand, Theatre Under the Stars’ (TUTS) critically acclaimed and celebrated summer hits Oliver! The Musical and Hairspray – The Broadway Musical, will extend their runs by one week. The seven newly added … Read more