Brain Hack: How to Remember Names

  Do you ever catch yourself at an important executive meeting and for the life of you can’t remember the person’s name sitting across from you? You try to wait and listen for cues or any indication of another individual calling that person’s name, but to no avail – it never comes up. We’ve put … Read more

Wine Wednesday

I always like offering a great deal on Wine Wednesday. Partly because everyone likes a bargain but also because newcomers don’t have to shell out big bucks to find out if this wine is for them. Woodbridge Chardonnay is from the sure hands of Robert Mondavi. The name Mondavi is one of California’s most recognized … Read more

Artist Amelia Alcock-White Launches Fourth Solo Exhibition “Solitudes”

  Petley Jones Gallery is pleased to present Solitudes, a solo exhibition of new work by Amelia Alcock-White. Art lovers and enthusiasts are invited to the exhibition opening on October 23 for an exceptional evening of fine art, a book release, live music and a chance to meet the artist. Amelia Alcock-White’s latest collection of aquatic landscapes depicts … Read more

Legend Distilling Tasting Event at The Refinery October 16

  Legend has it… that small batch spirits are coming to Vancouver! Join us October 16th at The Refinery to sample this Naramata Distillery’s best custom cocktails and handmade spirits. On the Menu // DOCTOR’S ORDERS | GIN Lavender Martini ft. Forest Green Man Lavender SHADOW IN THE LAKE | VODKA Sweet tea ft. fresh … Read more

2015 Interior Design Trend Forecast from Karin Bohne and MOE’S Home Collection

  As the New Year approaches, it’s time to start thinking ahead to what’s trending in the next age of interior décor. Helping to distinguish between lasting and passé trends is Karin Bohne, the creative mastermind behind Moeski Design Agency. According to Karin, interior design and decorating for 2015 will be marked by subdued simplicity … Read more

LITTLE FARM WINERY and VINI-QUATRO GROUP partnership

LITTLE FARM WINERY WINES NOW REPRESENTED IN BC & QUEBEC BY TANDEM WINE SELECTION AND UNIVINS, BOTH MEMBERS OF THE VINI-QUATRO GROUP   Cawston, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada.   Tandem Wine Selection and Univins will now be working with Little Farm Winery to represent their wines in British Columbia and Quebec.   “We are … Read more

SFU Public Square – Community Summit 

  In October 2014, SFU Public Square 2014 will host our annual Community Summit – this year on the theme of Innovation: The Shock of the Possible. With events taking place October 19 to 24 in Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey, we’ll ask what innovation means for some of the most important social, environmental and economic issues facing communities in … Read more

Tasting Plates: West 4th Edition

West 4th Avenue, a street full of fantastically unique eateries and shops. As autumn rolls in and the sun sets earlier than we’re accustomed to, our W.4th Tasting Plates mini adventure begins at the August Jack. Presented with a house smoked and cured salmon duo, it was a great start to our evening. Their candied … Read more

JOIN US OCTOBER 15 AT THE GORDON SMITH GALLERY OF CANADIAN ART

This celebration of mentorship, in both the visual and culinary arts, coincides with the close of Work is Art, an exhibition curated by Artists for Kids founding artist-patron Gordon Smith, O.C.Work is Art speaks to Mr. Smith’s expansive definition of the term art itself – curation is art, education is art, writing is art, work is art, everything … Read more