Tonight the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Nashville Predators in a hot and humid Tennessee. With doubts about the performance of our first line, goalies, and even the Green Men, the Canucks (and fans) pulled through this second round battle. It may not have had the hits and grudges that we faced against Chicago, but it was still a fight the finish in game six.
The last time the Canucks went on to the third round of the playoffs I was 14 years old. After walking home from high school I’d pull my daily Canucks poster out of The Province and pin it to my bedroom wall before heading out to rollerblade with my friend Anne. We’d head up to the corner store, grab some slurpees, and pass dozens of cars waving flags and honking horns before the evening’s game. It was late May – pushing June – and the black, orange and red jerseys were everywhere you looked.
17 years later, the city is cautiously optimistic. Everyone wants to believe once again even after having their hearts broken in the past. But let’s face it, the Canucks this year are different. Sure they take us on a rollercoaster ride, making us shout at the screen or chew off fingernails, but this time… this time they’re coming through. We’re not getting blowout matches and watching last-minute goals force unnecessary overtime periods, however in the end the team is getting the job done. Heroes are emerging.
If there’s any time to truly believe in the Canucks, it’s now. 40 years, a President’s Trophy, and now on to round three of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Let’s hear you loud and proud, tweeting until your fingers can no longer complete complex hashtags. Go Canucks Go!
In case you’re wondering, I will be engaging in another blogger battle with either a San Jose or Detroit blog for round three. I will continue to grow my Vancouver prize package and let you all know what Nashville Scene ends up sending my way.
Hats Off Day is a community celebration along East Hastings where local merchants tip their hats to those who support their business.
Organized by the Burnaby Heights Merchants Association, it starts off with a parade and is followed by hours of activities, food, games, shopping, a show & shine, and entertainment. While closed to traffic, public can explore this free festival on East Hastings (between Boundary and Gamma) from 9:00am until 3:00pm, Saturday, June 4th.
Surrounding the iconic “Heights” – formerly “Helens” – landmark neon sign, Burnaby Heights is a close-knit community filled with a rich history of urban and residential development.
Explore the Heights any time and be sure to mark Hats Off Day into your summer calendar. Volunteer opportunities are still available as well. Follow the Burnaby Heights Merchants Association on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube.
Miss604.com is a proud sponsor of Hats Off Day 2011.
Celebrating one of the province’s oldest and largest industry’s, Mining Week in BC kicks off today. Events include the Teck Children’s Hospital Fundraiser, a Women in Mining Gala Reception, and business luncheons in Vancouver, Campbell River, Smithers, Prince George and Kamloops.
In Vancouver there will be a Mining Week Community Fair at the Vancouver Art Gallery from 10:00am until 3:00pm on Wednesday, May 11. More than 300 students from schools across BC (and the public) have been invited to learn about geology, minerals, and the source of many household items used daily.
Also at the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Thursday, May 12, check out the Mining for Miracles campaign in support of BC Children’s Hospital. A committee of mining industry executives (who formed Mining for Miracles in 1988) have been fundraising and will take part in a pie-throw – making themselves the targets – for this cause.
To promote Mining Week in BC, the Mining Association is giving away 5 iPads (which are made with aluminum and other metals) to those who fill out and answer a mining-related quiz on the IHeartMining website. They have also offered a iPad2 with WiFi (32GB, black) to a Miss604 reader. Here’s how you can enter to win an iPad2 from me:
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I will compile all of the entries and draw a winner at random at 10:00am, Saturday May 14, 2011. For more information you can find the Mining Association of BC on Facebook and Twitter.
Update After compiling the 827 entries, one person’s name was drawn and that is Duncan Stephen (who commented but also goes by @discostep on Twitter) – congratulations!
Located under Robson Street, where the ice rink entertains in the winter months, the Robson Square Artisan Market is now accepting applications for the 2011 season. They are looking for artisan vendors & family friendly entertainment for the season starting June 4th.
The market will be open Saturdays and Sundays this summer from 10:00am until 3:00pm. There is a one-time registration fee but after that, entertainers are invited to busk and they will welcome groups or solo acts. Stalls will be 8′ wide by 7′ and are not limited to just the skating rink area.
You can apply via the Robson Square Artisan Market website until May 18th, 2011. Find the market on Twitter or Facebook for updates, news, and contests throughout the summer.
The Arts Club Theatre Company is presenting the Tony-award winning musical Hairspray from May 12 until July 10, 2011.
Adam Charles and Jennie Neumann in the Arts Club’s production of Hairspray.
Photo by David Cooper.
Amidst the doo-wop and sock-hops of ‘60s Baltimore, pleasantly plump Tracy Turnblad won’t let popular Amber Von Tussle squash her dream of dancing on a local TV teen variety show. Can a girl with big ideas (and really big hair!) change the world…and win the heart of dreamy Link Larkin? Welcome to the ‘60s!
Director Bill Millerd says Jay Brazea was born to play the role of Tracy’s mom Edna (a female role typically played by an actor in drag) and it’s a just really fun show – the type that will leave you smiling. Tickets for the production at the Stanley Theatre are available now, starting at $29.
I have two tickets to give away as well, here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 10:00am on Monday, May 16th.
Update The winner is Victoria!
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