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September in Vancouver History

by Rebecca Bollwitt

416sharesEvery month I put together a list of events to look forward to around the city with festivals, markets, fundraisers, pub nights, and everything in between. While I look ahead I also like to take a look back and share what happened each month around Vancouver. Thanks to Chuck Davis’ legacy, The History of Metropolitan […]

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Vancouver Icons: Ovaltine Cafe

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareThe 72 year old Ovaltine Cafe is one of the most recognizable diners in Vancouver, but not necessarily because of its (reasonably-priced) food or its Yelp reviews. Its iconic neon signs, installed in 1948 and 1943 by Wallace Neon, and old school look make it a prime filming location, from Da Vinci’s Inquest and The […]

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BC Sports Hall of Fame: Banquet of Champions

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesThe BC Sports Hall of Fame is gearing up to celebrate its 2014 inductees at the annual 46th Annual Banquet of Champions, taking place September 25th at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Miss604 is a proud media partner of this event and I am honoured to shine the spotlight on the Class of 2014. 2014 Inductees […]

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Win a Season Subscription to Turning Point Ensemble

Comments 26 by Rebecca Bollwitt

26sharesTurning Point Ensemble is a dynamic group of some of Canada’s most exceptional musicians. Vancouver’s premiere chamber orchestra presents three innovative concerts for its 2014/20145 season that are in keeping with the core mandate and strengths of the Turning Point Ensemble presenting bold, distinctive music of the 20th composer/conductor Owen Underhill, Artistic Director. Photo courtesy […]

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September Events in Metro Vancouver

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

3sharesSeptember in Vancouver means festival season of a different kind has begun. Gone are the dusty outdoor concerts and here are the red carpet galas, opening nights, and theatre showcases. Headlining this season are the Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) and the Vancouver Fringe Festival. I have listed the Fringe Festival each day but I […]

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