Quartets combine to conquer Mendelssohn’s iconic String Octet in concert of chamber masterworks Koerner Quartet closes its 2015/16 season with up-and-coming Houston-based ensemble, The Rolston String Quartet, June 5, 7:30pm at the Vancouver Academy of Music’s (VAM) Koerner Recital Hall. Each quartet will showcase monumental chamber works by Haydn and Debussy in an … Read more
BC’s only charity sports day at camp for adults gears up for its second annual return on Saturday, June 11 to Sunday, June 12 at Camp Squamish Grab your tents and activewear! On Saturday, June 11 to Sunday, June 12, men and women across the Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky Corridor will be heading … Read more
Funds to be used for BC Oral Cancer Prevention The organizers of the 5th Annual Taste For Life Gala are pleased to announce that last night’s event raised well over the initial goal of $100,000 for the BC Oral Cancer Prevention Program. Produced by The Social Concierge (Dîner en Blanc, The Deighton Cup, Dinner By Design), the sold-out gala boasted a … Read more
Buy your tickets and get your bow-tie ready The Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia celebrates 10 years of the Spot Prawn Festival with an inaugural Spot Prawn Gala at the Vancouver Club on May 13. The six-course gala will be prepared by six chefs from across Canada and paired with wines from Encore … Read more
More than 45 of Vancouver and Whistler’s top restaurants are expected to fire up their grills on Sunday, July 24, 2016 as Brewery & The Beast, Canada’s favourite meat festival, makes its fourth annual return at Concord Pacific Place (88 Pacific Boulevard). From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., ticket goers will enjoy a culinary experience … Read more
If you love a little sugar in your life, then Spring into Sugar’d! Taking place at 102-5660 176A Street Surrey, it’s being held publicly on May 3rd from 4-6pm, with an exclusive media hour from 6-7pm. The Cause Sponsored by Fresita Sparkling Wine, this event is being assembled to highlight greener, more eco-friendly aesthetic … Read more
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards releases first vintage of Golden Mile Bench Chardonnay Kelowna’s Lakeshore Wine Route returns with “Unleashed” If Pigs Could “Moo” Popular Pig Out festival signals that summer isn’t far away Vancouver Farmers Markets starting Sunday, May 1 and May 5 TIME TO JAM All-day breakfast joint Jam … Read more
EarthBites, a Vancouver-based school gardening and nutrition program, has some great tips for families who want to grow spring greens in their garden: 1. Tip One: Prepare your containers or beds with nutrients for healthy growth. When growing in containers – ensure you use ¾ potting soil and ¼ sea soil (organic fertilizer which … Read more
The 70TH annual Cloverdale Rodeo and 128th annual Country Fair runs May 20 – 23, 2016 a Rafflecopter giveaway One of North America’s longest running and most entertaining rodeos returns for its 70th year this May Long Weekend with more competitions, live entertainment food and fun for fans of all ages. The Cloverdale Invitational … Read more
2016 series launches in Brewery Creek on June 11th with two stages for even more music Red Truck Beer Co. is thrilled to announce that its Truck Stop Concert Series will be back for another year of great music, great people and of course, great beer. This year’s three shows will be headlined … Read more