The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival starts tomorrow and runs right through to next Sunday: www.playhousewinefest.com.
My pick is Our Land, Our Best next Saturday from noon to 2:30pm at the Pan Pacific (tickets are $89). This is a showcase of BC's best wines and also BC's best food! The foods listed on the menu (see the website) sound delicious: steamed gulf island mussels on the half shell, west coast dungeness crab cakes and mini Salt Spring Island lamb sliders. Yummy!
It looks like there will be loads of sea-food and other local delights! Go try some new local wines and just remember - you're supporting local business when you do this! What a great reason to check it out.
22 March 2009
More Junos Stuff
Just because I'm not super-enthusiastic about the Junos doesn't mean other people aren't (and it doesn't mean that I shouldn't be!), so I thought I'd just add the link for anybody wanting to find out more about the myriad of events and shows taking over our fair city in the next week.
www.junofest.ca has all the info about the shows: "Over 100 bands at 19 venues" over the weekend.
www.junofanfare.ca has all the info about the street party next weekend on Granville.
Enjoy!
www.junofest.ca has all the info about the shows: "Over 100 bands at 19 venues" over the weekend.
www.junofanfare.ca has all the info about the street party next weekend on Granville.
Enjoy!
Apparently the Juno Awards are coming...
I've known that the Juno Awards are coming to Vancouver for quite a while now, and I guess I haven't mentioned it because I don't usually watch the Junos. I probably should... and even if I'm not going to watch them, they are bringing tons of fun entertainment to the city so I should at least check some of that out!
Next Saturday there is going to be a Juno Fan Fare Gravnille Street Party, 11am to 4pm (on Granville Street - do I need to mention that? It doesn't say where, but presumably in the Strip with all the clubs...)
This show is going to feature City and Colour, Deborah Cox, Divine Brown, Sam Roberts Band (yesss!!!!), Kreesha Turner and others.
This event is free and doors (? to a street?) open at 9am - and it looks like they think this will be packed. www.junofanfare.ca for infos.
Next Saturday there is going to be a Juno Fan Fare Gravnille Street Party, 11am to 4pm (on Granville Street - do I need to mention that? It doesn't say where, but presumably in the Strip with all the clubs...)
This show is going to feature City and Colour, Deborah Cox, Divine Brown, Sam Roberts Band (yesss!!!!), Kreesha Turner and others.
This event is free and doors (? to a street?) open at 9am - and it looks like they think this will be packed. www.junofanfare.ca for infos.
20 March 2009
Radio Station Guide
I know, I know: it's a little boring. But sometimes you just have to listen to something different!
Most of the time, I like to listen to The Beat 94.5 (www.thebeat.com). They pretty much play top 40 (pop!) music. I like to listen to this when I get up in the morning or when I'm cleaning my apartment because it's pretty energetic!
On the weekends, I like to listen to 99.3 The Fox (www.cfox.com), because on the weekends they have the 90's Brunch, where they play rock from the 90's. This is good for mellower days - when I want to listen to Nirvana, Pearl Jam and the Odds. The rest of the time, they play new rock music, which I do like to listen to sometimes.
Sometimes I switch over to Virgin Radio 95.3 (www.virginradio.ca), which plays a variety of popular music from the last ten or so years (and occasionally earlier!).
Recently, I've become addicted to FM 104.9 The Greatest Hits of All Time (www.1049greatesthits.com). If you love cheesy love ballads from the 70's as much as I do, this station is for you. And local icon Red Robinson still has a show on this station! I was shocked to find that out this past weekend. Red must be about 100 by now - I remember seeing him in commercials when I was a kid. He always said, "I'm Red Robinson... join me, won't you?" and invited you to come what whatever movie he was sponsoring. Anyways, this is the only station in the city that plays Burton Cummings at least once a day. I think it's just for me...
I will also mention 96.9 Jack FM (www.jackfm.com). Their motto is playing what we want - and they really do! You'll find a wide variety of anything and everything on this station. I like to scan past it when I'm driving for a little variety.
And one that I don't listen to, but I'll mention it for you, is Rock 101 (101.1 FM, www.rock101.com). This is the classic rock station if you like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, etc. Which I don't, so I'm only mentioning it for you!
There you go! Next time you're in Vancouver, you'll know what radio stations to listen to. Happy weekend, everybody!
Most of the time, I like to listen to The Beat 94.5 (www.thebeat.com). They pretty much play top 40 (pop!) music. I like to listen to this when I get up in the morning or when I'm cleaning my apartment because it's pretty energetic!
On the weekends, I like to listen to 99.3 The Fox (www.cfox.com), because on the weekends they have the 90's Brunch, where they play rock from the 90's. This is good for mellower days - when I want to listen to Nirvana, Pearl Jam and the Odds. The rest of the time, they play new rock music, which I do like to listen to sometimes.
Sometimes I switch over to Virgin Radio 95.3 (www.virginradio.ca), which plays a variety of popular music from the last ten or so years (and occasionally earlier!).
Recently, I've become addicted to FM 104.9 The Greatest Hits of All Time (www.1049greatesthits.com). If you love cheesy love ballads from the 70's as much as I do, this station is for you. And local icon Red Robinson still has a show on this station! I was shocked to find that out this past weekend. Red must be about 100 by now - I remember seeing him in commercials when I was a kid. He always said, "I'm Red Robinson... join me, won't you?" and invited you to come what whatever movie he was sponsoring. Anyways, this is the only station in the city that plays Burton Cummings at least once a day. I think it's just for me...
I will also mention 96.9 Jack FM (www.jackfm.com). Their motto is playing what we want - and they really do! You'll find a wide variety of anything and everything on this station. I like to scan past it when I'm driving for a little variety.
And one that I don't listen to, but I'll mention it for you, is Rock 101 (101.1 FM, www.rock101.com). This is the classic rock station if you like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, etc. Which I don't, so I'm only mentioning it for you!
There you go! Next time you're in Vancouver, you'll know what radio stations to listen to. Happy weekend, everybody!
16 March 2009
The City's Best Fashion and Art Market
It has to be time for Portobello West's new season!
In less than two weeks, this awesome market will be opening again, and to celebrate, they're open all weekend (instead of just Sunday).
www.vancouver.portobellowest.com
The market is held at the Rocky Mountaineer Station, which is near the Science World Skytrain station. A shuttle picks up marketeers (?) from the Skytrain Station and drives them right to the door of the market, but if it's not raining you could walk.
Admission is $2, there is a coffee cart out front, in case you're like me and can't function without.
This market is my favourite place to purchase jewelry, and every time I get something here I get a zillion compliments and people asking me where I got it. As well, everything is made by local (or nearby-local) artists. Can it get any better?
In less than two weeks, this awesome market will be opening again, and to celebrate, they're open all weekend (instead of just Sunday).
www.vancouver.portobellowest.com
The market is held at the Rocky Mountaineer Station, which is near the Science World Skytrain station. A shuttle picks up marketeers (?) from the Skytrain Station and drives them right to the door of the market, but if it's not raining you could walk.
Admission is $2, there is a coffee cart out front, in case you're like me and can't function without.
This market is my favourite place to purchase jewelry, and every time I get something here I get a zillion compliments and people asking me where I got it. As well, everything is made by local (or nearby-local) artists. Can it get any better?
Shiny Hair for Me!
I have a terrible time finding shampoos that I like. It's just so hard to find good ones, and I have sensitive skin so it's even more difficult.
So when I find some I like, I'm thrilled, which is why I thought I would share this shampoo and conditioner with you.
It's super-affordable (maybe $10 a bottle-ish), and the smell makes you feel like you're showering in a waterfall in the middle of a tropical jungle (not that I've ever done that).
Alba Botanicals shampoo and conditioner is just great! I have tried the plumeria replenishing hair wash and the gardenia hydrating hair conditioner, and I've been so happy with them. My hair is shiny and healthy, and I only have to wash it every day. www.albabotanica.com
15 March 2009
Getting Rid of the Winter Blahs
Sometimes I wish I could just scrub off my old face and find a new one underneath!
Sadly, no matter how hard I scrub, I'll still have the same bone structure and freckles. But I can give myself a bit of a brighten by getting rid of my old, dry winter skin.
The weather is warming up and in Vancouver, March means get ready for the rain! So if you're like me and have combination/oily skin, that means it's time to get rid of the last of the dry bits and expose the fresh, sunny skin underneath. My favourite way to do that is with St. Ives apricot face scrub.
I find that some scrubs are too subtle and just don't feel, well, scrubby enough. This apricot scrub is nice and gritty and leaves you feeling like you've left the past behind.
As well, they make a few varieties. I have tough, oily skin, so I use the original, but they also make one for sensitive skin, and a new "renew and firm" variety.
She Likes Bikes
Do you like bikes?
I'm not talking about that old rusty, banana-seated Strawberry Shortcake thing you had growing up (although I'm sure that was cool, too). I'm taling about motorcycles...
Trev Deeley Motorcycles is having a Garage Party, exclusively for women, on March 26th. They claim they can tell you everything you need to know to get your motorcycle license and look good doing it. Sounds like a wager just waiting to be made: I've seen those motorcycle schools on the roads, wearing their reflective vests and looking like they're going to fall over any minute...
You have to RSVP by March 19th (604-291-1875), so you'd better get on it.
I can see myself flying down the highway in my fringed leather pants already...
I'm not talking about that old rusty, banana-seated Strawberry Shortcake thing you had growing up (although I'm sure that was cool, too). I'm taling about motorcycles...
Trev Deeley Motorcycles is having a Garage Party, exclusively for women, on March 26th. They claim they can tell you everything you need to know to get your motorcycle license and look good doing it. Sounds like a wager just waiting to be made: I've seen those motorcycle schools on the roads, wearing their reflective vests and looking like they're going to fall over any minute...
You have to RSVP by March 19th (604-291-1875), so you'd better get on it.
I can see myself flying down the highway in my fringed leather pants already...
Dancing! Dancing! Yea!
Are you worried I'm getting carried away with the posts tonight?
I'm not; It's just not my fault that there's so much going on in our fair part of the world right now. Even if the weather is less than fair (why is it snowing in the middle of March?).
Are you a terrible dancer like me? If you are, maybe you want to check out the Vancouver International Dance Festival. While I long ago gave up my dreams of ever being able to dance - at all!- that doesn't mean I can't still dream. The festival runs until April 4th and has a variety of shows at a variety of venues throughout the city. www.vidf.ca
The festival started at the beginning of the month, so maybe I'm a little late reporting this to you, but there's still time! I can't even begin to describe what you'll find there (because I've never been before!) but this definitely sounds like it's worth checking out.
Who knows, maybe I'll be inspired to try some dance lessons once again...
I'm not; It's just not my fault that there's so much going on in our fair part of the world right now. Even if the weather is less than fair (why is it snowing in the middle of March?).
Are you a terrible dancer like me? If you are, maybe you want to check out the Vancouver International Dance Festival. While I long ago gave up my dreams of ever being able to dance - at all!- that doesn't mean I can't still dream. The festival runs until April 4th and has a variety of shows at a variety of venues throughout the city. www.vidf.ca
The festival started at the beginning of the month, so maybe I'm a little late reporting this to you, but there's still time! I can't even begin to describe what you'll find there (because I've never been before!) but this definitely sounds like it's worth checking out.
Who knows, maybe I'll be inspired to try some dance lessons once again...
It Just Gets Funnier and Funnier...
If you're tempted by the thought of going to a comedy show but not yet ready for something as brazen as a comedy show about mental illness (see my last post!), you could always check out the Vancouver Theatresports League at the New Revue Stage on Granville Island. The bonus? Being on Granville Island allows you so much freedom to have the perfect evening!
Just imagine yourself with the one you love, having a romantic dinner downtown or maybe in Yaletown, and then taking the False Creek Ferry across to Granville Island to laugh until you pee your pants. What could be more romantic? They have a variety of shows, including something every day from Wednesday to Saturday. www.vtsl.com
Just imagine yourself with the one you love, having a romantic dinner downtown or maybe in Yaletown, and then taking the False Creek Ferry across to Granville Island to laugh until you pee your pants. What could be more romantic? They have a variety of shows, including something every day from Wednesday to Saturday. www.vtsl.com
Unique Comedy Break
I recently heard about this show called Stand Up for Mental Health and I think it's a great idea and it's supposed to be a very entertaining evening.
Their web site boasts, "Most people think you have to be nuts to do stand-up comedy. In our program, it's a prerequisite!"
This is a group of people with mental illnesses who put on comedy shows to build confidence and combat prejudice and stigma. They'll be performing April 19th at the Stanley Theatre, and tickets are only $30.
Check out this barrier-breaking group and help them fight the stigma of mental illness: www.standupformentalhealth.com
Their web site boasts, "Most people think you have to be nuts to do stand-up comedy. In our program, it's a prerequisite!"
This is a group of people with mental illnesses who put on comedy shows to build confidence and combat prejudice and stigma. They'll be performing April 19th at the Stanley Theatre, and tickets are only $30.
Check out this barrier-breaking group and help them fight the stigma of mental illness: www.standupformentalhealth.com
Are you a shop-a-holic?
I hope that word's not copyrighted!
If you're a suburbanite who loves to shop, Coquitlam Centre is putting on just the event for you on April 7th! It may be a Tuesday night, but don't let that stop you from having fun. The event, Strut: The Ultimate Girls' Night Out, takes place at the Red Robinson Show Theatre (also in Coquitlam) and includes a fashion show, cocktails, appies, a swag bag and pampering stations.
Tickets range from $55 to $100 and judging from the web site, the more you pay the better your swag bag.
There's even going to be a show by Tina! Check out the web site: coquitlamcentre.com.wedodns.com/fashion-event
You can also feel good supporting your shopping addiction because proceeds from this event go to Variety Children's Telethon and the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.
If you're a suburbanite who loves to shop, Coquitlam Centre is putting on just the event for you on April 7th! It may be a Tuesday night, but don't let that stop you from having fun. The event, Strut: The Ultimate Girls' Night Out, takes place at the Red Robinson Show Theatre (also in Coquitlam) and includes a fashion show, cocktails, appies, a swag bag and pampering stations.
Tickets range from $55 to $100 and judging from the web site, the more you pay the better your swag bag.
There's even going to be a show by Tina! Check out the web site: coquitlamcentre.com.wedodns.com/fashion-event
You can also feel good supporting your shopping addiction because proceeds from this event go to Variety Children's Telethon and the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.
10 March 2009
Clearest Face Ever
I love to surf sephora.com, just to see what's going on. And it's always good to check out the customer ratings before you buy things (especially if you buy them online). That was how I found out about the DDF Sulfur Therapeutic Mask. I think it may be the best thing that ever happened to me!
This face mask is for acne-prone skin and it makes a noticeable difference after you use it just once.
I strongly recommend this, just like 90% of the other customers at Sephora who tried it!
06 March 2009
Ring in the Spring with Festival du Bois
This weekend is the Festival du Bois in Maillardville! I mention it not so much because it's a trendy thing to do (you have to park in a dirt lot near the garbage dump and take an old school bus to the festival grounds...), but because I love poutine and crepes, and those are the two best things the festival has to offer.
There are also musical acts, children's activities and cultural booths.
But I just have to reiterate that I recommend going for the poutine, crepes and sugar pie!
Check out the sched at www.festivaldubois.ca
There are also musical acts, children's activities and cultural booths.
But I just have to reiterate that I recommend going for the poutine, crepes and sugar pie!
Check out the sched at www.festivaldubois.ca
May all my dreams come true!
I have received the best news ever! A Sephora is coming to Vancouver this July! How exciting!!!
I believe there are three coming in: Coquitlam Centre and MetroTown in July and then Pacific Centre in August. It's like a dream come true!
In honour of this fabulous occasion, I have spent more time than usual cruising sephora.com and planning my future purchases. The very FIRST thing I am going to get is some Philosophy Hope-In-A-Jar facial moisturizer. It has fantastic reviews for all skin types. And I love the name, who wouldn't want to buy some hope in a jar? The reviews all say it has a bit of a funny smell, so I will have to see if that is true.
At any rate, I am practically counting down the days until July. I wish my birthday was in July so I could just go blow my life savings at Sephora. Maybe I'll do that anyways...
I believe there are three coming in: Coquitlam Centre and MetroTown in July and then Pacific Centre in August. It's like a dream come true!
In honour of this fabulous occasion, I have spent more time than usual cruising sephora.com and planning my future purchases. The very FIRST thing I am going to get is some Philosophy Hope-In-A-Jar facial moisturizer. It has fantastic reviews for all skin types. And I love the name, who wouldn't want to buy some hope in a jar? The reviews all say it has a bit of a funny smell, so I will have to see if that is true.
At any rate, I am practically counting down the days until July. I wish my birthday was in July so I could just go blow my life savings at Sephora. Maybe I'll do that anyways...
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