When I found out that I’d be attending the Arts Club Theatre Company production of Billy Ellliot, I was thrilled. I love musicals. As the daughter of a song and dance man, I grew up singing the popular show stoppers of the 50s and 60s. But the backstory – the struggle of a miner’s son … Read more
When I walked into the new ESPRIT store in Metropolis at Metrotown, it took me back. After all, I had been familiar with the brand for decades. But the new #ImPerfect Summer Collection inspired by the party culture of the 70s, 80s and 90s is fresh, current – and classic at the same time. … Read more
Experience Vancouver and Victoria in award-winning style Experience a dual destination package from two of Canada’s highest-rated boutique hotels. Just in time for the first long weekend of summer, Victoria’s Magnolia Hotel & Spa is collaborating with fellow Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice winner the Loden Hotel in Vancouver, to offer the ‘Best of … Read more
When I realized that Evita Perón actually died two years before I was born, I was frankly surprised. The fact that I have such vivid memories of her as a beautiful, fiery, mythic figure is a real testament to her enduring legacy. So you can imagine my excitement as I attended the Opening Night … Read more
Sex. Disability. Those two words are rarely seen together in a sentence, let alone talked about. Award-winning professional theatre company Realwheels Theatre is determined to change our perspective when it presents SexyVoices – A Burlesque Theatre Cabaret May 12-14. This community-based performance will showcase members of the disability community in performances that are designed to break down the … Read more
I’m no fashion writer, and I have to confess that I was feeling a little intimidated at the prospect of interviewing award-winning jewellery designer Imogen Belfield for the North American launch of her new Fine Jewellery collection. After all, this is a woman whose sculptural designs have been spotted on celebrities including Ellie Goulding, Naomi … Read more
The highly anticipated annual Spring Wine Release event, WINE FOR WAVES, by the Naramata Bench Wineries Association in partnership with the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program is Thursday, April 28. Set at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver from 7 to 9:30 pm, all proceeds to benefit Ocean Wise. Clearly, it’s a great time … Read more
If you’ve never heard of Winspiration Day, you’re not alone. Until this year, this international event has been celebrated all over the world; but never in Vancouver. 2016 is different! On May 7th, Vancouverites can celebrate this day of love, acceptance, strength, and dream-building at the Orpheum Annex at 823 Seymour Street from 3-5pm. So what … Read more
As residents of Vancouver become increasingly more health conscious and collectively inch closer to adopting new green initiatives and firm environmental standpoints, the demand for public education grows, too. One such area of interest, is dairy-free living. Dairy-Free Living Earthsave Canada has decided to step-up and meet public demand, offering a half day course that includes … Read more
I’ve always wanted to see Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly – that beautiful, classic tragedy about lust, love, loyalty, sacrifice and betrayal. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend Opening Night of Vancouver Opera’s latest production – and was moved to tears. And during a week-long celebration leading up to International Women’s Day … Read more