American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, is sponsoring a historic 75th Pearl Harbor Commemoration Flight. This exclusive roundtrip airbus charter from Los Angeles, California to Honolulu, Hawai‘i will depart at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2016, and land at 12:30 p.m. local Hawai‘i time. The flight will host approximately 120 Pearl Harbor survivors, … Read more
The Cascade Room is welcoming six BC-based cideries for a special “Cider Tap Takeover”, October 15-22. The following BC-produced ciders will be on-tap and available for guests to enjoy by the glass every day during the week-long promotion (which coincides with BC CiderWeek 2016, hosted by the Northwest Cider Association): •Wards Hard Cider (Kelowna): Ginger … Read more
Taste of Yaletown event brings a fresh approach with Sharing & Pairing menu Make a SPLASH at Arts Umbrella’s 34th Art Auction FARMERS MARKETS FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN VANCOUVER CHAMPAGNE WISHES, CAVIAR DREAMS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR HOSTS EXCLUSIVE TAITTINGER DINNER OCT. 18 Getting Ready For ChopStick … Read more
The city’s top local chefs will hit the Samsung Cooking Stage from October 27-30, 2016 at the Vancouver Convention Centre Get ready, food lovers! Vancouver’s top chefs are getting set to light up the Samsung Cooking Stage at the 33rd annual Vancouver Home + Design Show, October 27-30, 2016 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Live cooking demonstrations … Read more
Last night I was part of a contingent of media people who were invited to sample the menus at a select number of the thirty + restaurants that are participating in Taste of Yaletown. As we gathered at Xoxolat to taste delicious chocolate and enjoy a glass of champagne, thoughtfully provided by Swirl Wine … Read more
YBIA announces 12th annual dining event and reveals participating restaurants The Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) is excited to announce the 12th annual Taste of Yaletown (TOY), a two-week dining event showcasing unique dishes from 31 restaurants in the neighbourhood. This year’s popular dining event will run from October 13 – 27th, bringing a … Read more
Last Thursday Liberty Wines held another of its ongoing events that support local charities. This time it was a milestone 25th Annual Port and Chocolate Tasting Event featuring some of world’s best Port and Dessert wines, and world-class chocolatiers from BC. All proceeds from their signature “Tasting-in-the-Park” event went to benefit the Vancouver Rowing … Read more
“New Futures” is a new jazz and electronic infused CD, created and produced by trumpeter/composer Malcolm Aiken. Malcolm and his band have been playing together for three years at Guilt and Company, a musical hub in Gastown, and the songs are a natural fruition of the collaboration. Malcolm, a modern day musical Indiana … Read more
Vancouver will have its 25th Public Salon on Thursday October 13th. The Public Salon is a made in Vancouver phenomenon that contributes to the unique civic culture of our city. 10,000+ people have come to be entertained, stay informed and get inspired at Vancouver’s Playhouse theatre. (600 Hamilton St) Holman Wang is among the nine … Read more
Frankenstein, 1945 By Mily Mumford October 24-30 Studio 1398 1398 Cartwright St. Granville Island, Vancouver BC V6H 3R8 Preview October 24th 8pm October 25-28th 8pm October 29th and 30th 2pm and 8pm Set in post World War II Berlin, Frankenstein, 1945 explores the world of Victor Frankenstein, a young doctor who has recently severed ties to … Read more