The Peak Performance Project, a professional development program to help new and emerging BC artists create careers in the music industry, has just announced their Top 5 finalists for the 2012 competition.
Mike Edel placed 5th and receiving $5,000 and JP Maurice placed 4th receiving $10,000. The Top 3 (listed below in no particular order) will now perform in the Peak Performance Project’s finale showcase:
There was an excellent pack of talent in this year’s competition and you can check out songs from each of the Top 20 artists which are available for free download along with Love and Bravery – songs that were written and recorded at the Peak Performance Bootcamp this summer.
The finale showcase event at the Commodore Ballroom on Thursday, November 22, 2012. There will be $102,700 awarded that night and each of the Top 3 artists will play a quick set for the crown. Tickets are available now for $13.27.
Happening November 23rd to November 25th, 2012 at Spirit Ridge Vineyard and Resort, Champagne & Stockings will feature fabulous wines, mouth-watering meals from Chef Dave Ryan, a fashion show, a dance party, plenty of shopping, and a silent auction benefitting the South Okanagan Children’s Charity.
The South Okanagan Children’s Charity has assisted families of children with health problems for the past four decades. The Children’s Charity also provides equipment to health-related agencies and awards grants to other organizations that provide health-related services to the region’s children. One hundred percent of the money collected is used to help local children and their families.
Suite packages can be booked at Spirit Ridge for one or two nights starting at $179. Packages include accommodation, dinner, brunch, access to the Champagne & Stockings events and more proving that winter in wine country can be incredibly fun!
Spirit Ridge is located adjacent to Nk Mip Cellars up on the Eastern slope of Osoyoos, overlooking the lake and Nk Mip’s beautiful vineyards. My sister and I stayed there for O! Osoyoos Celebrates and loved the amenities, free WIFI, spacious bathroom, full kitchen, and fireplace in the living room. You can also walk right down to the resort’s ballroom and meeting space from your suite so there’s no need to worry about a ride home from the event’s festivities.
If you would like to win your way into all of the weekend’s events, along with a stay at Spirit Ridge, I have a fantastic prize package to give away. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 12:00pm. Prize includes access to all Champagne & Stockings events for two people and two nights accommodation at Spirit Ridge (valid at the time of the event only). Must be 19+ to enter and attend.
These events have been submitted through my contact form or researched on my own. Please feel free to contact me if you would like your event listed. This list is updated throughout the month.
For more events around Metro Vancouver check out the On the Go Kids iPhone application and blogs like Fraser Valley Pulse and TheV3H (for events in the Tri-Cities).
The Surrey Tree Lighting Festival is set for Saturday, November 24, 2012 and it will be filled with activities and entertainment to ring in the holiday season.
This free family festival will run from 12:00pm to 8:00pm at the Central City Plaza where the tree be lit at 6:15pm. Come throughout the day to catch some of the fantastic local and internationally-acclaimed talent on six stages.
Main Stage in the Christmas Plaza
Dragonette at Surrey Canada Day 2010
12:15pm Circus West
1:00pm Santa’s Arrival
1:15pm Carnival Band
2:00pm Ronnie “Elvis” Scott
3:00pm Revolver “The World’s Best Beatles Show”
4:10pm Surrey Celebration Dance Team
4:30pm Langley Ukulele Ensemble
5:30pm Dear Rouge
6:15pm Tree Lighting Ceremony
7:00pm Dragonette
The Tree Stage in the Christmas Plaza will have choir performances and the BC Hydro Kids Stage will be in Santa’s Workshop with Circus West, choir performances, and story-time.
Inside at the SFU Theatre there will be holiday movie screenings and near Winners ‘Winterland at Central City’ will be setup with choir performances as well — with a quick visit from Elvis.
Photos with Santa will be at the North Pole (near Tim Hortons in the shopping centre) starting at 2:00pm.
The City of Surrey always does an amazing job at not only including everyone in their festivals, entertainment, and activities but also making sure that events are free and accessible for all (thanks to Coast Capital Savings and other generous sponsors).
Miss604.com is proud to once again be a media partner of the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival.
Christmas at Canada Place is right around the corner as the city’s iconic attraction hosts a series of family-friendly events, getting everyone into the holiday spirit. Their most popular event, which sells out almost every year, is Breakfast with Santa presented by Real Canadian Superstore.
Breakfast with Santa 2011 – Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr
What 6th Annual Breakfast with Santa at Canada Place presented by Real Canadian Superstore When Saturday December 15th & Sunday December 16th, 2012 from 9:00am to 11:30am Where Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Centre East Facility, Exhibit Hall A Tickets are on sale now for $33 (adults/seniors); $21 (kids 3-12); free for children 2 and under.
Not only is it a lovely catered breakfast in a Canada Place ballroom, there’s live entertainment, a chance to meet Santa, and the best part is that it all supports a great cause. Proceeds from Christmas at Canada Place benefit the Strathcona Community Centre’s Food Security for Children.
Breakfast with Santa 2011 – Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr
Follow Canada Place on Twitter and Facebook to learn more about their activities, events, and community initiatives throughout the year.
The Peak Performance Project, a professional development program to help new and emerging BC artists create careers in the music industry, has just announced their Top 5 finalists for the 2012 competition. 
