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Archive for February, 2012

False Creek Open House: Rogers Arena

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last November there was a series of Open Houses and public consultations regarding North East False Creek, on some of the land between Stadium Station and Science World. The conversation has picked up once again and tonight you can attend an Open House regarding development immediately surrounding Rogers Arena. Context Plan October 25, 2012. Rezoning […]

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2 Days in Seattle

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Over the last few weekends, the Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau (“Seattle CVB”) has been inviting specific individuals to enjoy their “2 Days in Seattle” campaign. Using Klout, one of many systems that calculates a score for social media users, they sent out invitations throughout major cities in the Pacific Northwest. Klout offers a “Klout […]

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UBC Arts Last Lecture 2012 with Strombo

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Arts Undergraduate Society of UBC will be hosting their annual Arts Last Lecture on Friday, March 16, 2012 and they have announced that George Stroumboulopoulos will be their guest speaker. Where Old Auditorium, UBC When Friday, March 16, 2012 at 7:30pm Each year, the Arts Undergraduate Society invites a speaker to deliver a “Last […]

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From the Miss604 Flickr Pool: Lions Gate Bridge Lights

by Rebecca Bollwitt

It was on this day, February 19, 1986, when the Lions Gate Bridge was illuminated for the first time, a gift from the Guinness family that initially had the bridge built. In honor of this, I have picked out some photos from the Miss604 Flickr Pool. Photo credit: tlmacdonaldphotography on Flickr Photo credit: popejon2 & […]

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Randy Ponzio Tribute Concert

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Tonight a collection of Vancouver musical talent is gathering for a benefit show at the Commodore Ballroom. They’ll be playing in memory of Randy Ponzio and raising funds for his children. I asked Chris Brandt (Nimbus Recording) to contribute a few words about Randy: “Randy Ponzio was an inspirational artist, a dynamic musician, and a […]

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Vancouver Wellness Show 2012

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The 20th annual Wellness Show is happening this weekend at the Vancouver Convention Centre East (Canada Place). For three full days, February 17th, 18th, and 19th, you can check out hundreds of exhibitors, workshops, demos, and products for just $16. Exhibitors include Choices Market, Genuine Health, Integrative Health Services, Health Products for Pets, and the […]

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Battle of the Belgians Dinner at BierCraft

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Battle of the Belgians returns to BierCraft on Cambie Monday, February 20, 2012 for the first of four events. They’ll serve up 3 Tripels, and 3 dinner courses each prepared 3 ways. For this round, the battle will be between Maredsous Tripel, St. Bernardus Tripel and Houblon Chouffe (Tripel IPA). David Turnbull from Horizon Beers […]

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Video Love Notes to Vancouver

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This week Tourism Vancouver launched the world’s first destination-based music video the world’s first professionally produced destination film in music video format. It features the music of Reid Hendry and Adam Bailie of Watasun who were once buskers on Granville. A few days before that video was launched, Thomas Stratmann of Germany emailed me a […]

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Seattle NHL and NBA Arena Announcement

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Today, the City of Seattle and King County announced a proposal to build an arena that could bring the NBA back to Seattle and possibly welcome the NHL. Photo credit: tlianza on Flickr There has been an “Arena Review Panel” formed to review the full proposal. During today’s press conference it was said that “Private […]

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