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Archive for October, 2013

Vancouver Opera Presents Tosca

Comments 77 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Opera presents Tosca from October 26th until November 3rd, opening its 2013-2014 season with Puccini’s last great 19th century opera. Featuring lavish sets and costumes, a magnificent chorus of more than 50 voices, and with 60 players in the orchestra pit, Tosca is a thrill for the senses. In Rome in 1800, the cruel […]

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Grape Stomp at Township 7 in Langley

by Rebecca Bollwitt

You don’t need to go to Tuscany or even Napa to cross “grape stomping” off your bucket list as Township 7 Vineyards in Langley is hosting their annual Grape Stomp event on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Township 7 on Facebook Enjoy a fun afternoon at the south Langley winery with live music and emcee Kaitlyn […]

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Parade of Lost Souls

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Parade of Lost Souls is returning this season thanks to The Public Dreams Society and The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret. Join them on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm for ceremony and celebration. Keeping with tradition, the parade’s location will be announced at 12:00am midnight on October 26th on the Public Dreams website […]

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Candlelight Conservation Dinner

Comments 257 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s Power Smart Month in BC, raising awareness about energy consumption, offering tips and tools for saving at energy home and a handful of deals and money-saving opportunities. One feature of Power Smart Month each year is the BC Hydro Candlelight Conservation Dinner. Close to 40 local restaurants are now accepting reservations for Thursday, October […]

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ShakeOutBC Earthquake Drill

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The ShakeOutBC Earthquake Drill is coming up on Thursday, October 17th at 10:17am. Drop, Cover and Hold On! Practice how to prepare yourself during an earthquake and enhance your awareness of earthquake hazards at home, work, or school. The province-wide drill, that will also take place around the globe in New Zealand, the United States, […]

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