Lotus Awards: Meet the Judges Mingler

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Tonight the Lotus Awards hosted a networking event to introduce their judges. They are: Michael Borosky from Eleven, Tyson Damman from Big Spaceship, Christian DaBica from Jager Di Paola Kemp and the guys (Craig Allen and Eric Kallman from Widen + Kennedy) that gave us the legendary social media campaign; Old Spice’s The Man Your Man Could Smell Like.

"Meet the Judges" Lotus Awards "Meet the Judges" Lotus Awards

Many of Vancouver’s top advertising, marketing, and communications agencies were in attendance to chat with the judges and network. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩

Seasons in QE Park Winebar Contest

Comments 82 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This summer I had my first experience at Seasons in QE Park and while forest fire smoke and smog clouded the usually impeccable view of the Vancouver skyline, nothing could have ruined the delicious meal and friendly service.

Seasons in the Park

Seasons has been hosting In The Park Wine Tastings and their final “Summer Series” event takes place September 21st. Anne Kestell of Mark Anthony Wine Merchants will be pouring the following sparkling wines to end the summer in style:

Henkell Trocken Sekt, Col di Salici Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Doc, Lucien Albrecht Creman Brut Rosé, and Lanson Black Label Champagne. Canapés will be specially prepared by Executive Chef Buddy Wolfe to accompany and complement the select wines.

The event is almost sold out with tickets going for $30. Fortunately Seasons has set aside a pair of tickets for one Miss604 reader and a guest. Please leave a comment if you would like to enter to win this wine tasting experience for two.

Follow @SeasonsinQEPark for updates and information about the restaurant and their special events.

Update The winner is Chloe! Have a fantastic time at the event.

Fine print: Since this is a wine tasting, you will need to be 19 years or older to be eligible to win. I will draw one winner (who may bring a guest) on September 15th at 9:00am 12:00pm.

Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show 2010

Comments 33 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show kicks off today at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

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Photo credit: Mitchell Bartlett on Flickr

Aside from home beautifying, room decorating, and bathroom renovating, the show will feature exhibits and special presentations from HGTV and Food Network Stars. Janette Ewen, Wendy Russell, David Adjey, and Wes Thurn will take to the main stage throughout the event to present DIY tips and the latest trends.

The cooking stage will host chefs from around the country including some local favourites such as Chef Tojo (Tojo’s), Chef Karen Barnaby (The Fish House), Chef Curtis Web (Goldfish Pacific Kitchen), Chef Thomas Hass (Thomas Haas Fine Chocolates & Patisserie) and more.

I also heard that Coleman Heating will be giving away a $650 Stainless Steel BBQ. You can read Keira-Anne’s post about how to enter to win the BBQ either at the show or online.

If you would like to attend the Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show, I have a pair of tickets to give away (regular price is $15 for adults). Please leave a comment on this post to enter and I will draw one winner at 5:00pm today so that they have enough time to get to the show, which ends September 12th.

Update The winner of the tickets is Vikki L. – thanks to everyone for entering & have fun Vikki!

Club 16 Trevor Linden Fitness

Comments 25 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This morning Chuck Lawson, owner of the She’s Fit health clubs, announced a partnership with former Vancouver Canucks captain Trevor Linden. The result is Club 16 – Trevor Linden Fitness.

Lawson has over 20 years of experience in the local health club business and will ensure that Club 16 is affordable and comfortable for both men and women. Trevor Linden, one who doesn’t lend his name easily to events, promotions, or businesses, said he feels really good about this venture. “I realized that our values were very much aligned and we could be a really good partnership.”

Club 16 - Trevor Linden Fitness

Linden noted that physical fitness is mental fitness and it’s something he’s very passionate about. “It’s something that I feel is very important for everyone and important for me. So that really fit.” Continue reading this post ⟩⟩

Vancouver Fringe Festival 2010: Dead Man’s Cell Phone & Raccoonery

Comments 10 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Today’s Vancouver International Fringe Festival ticket giveaway is in support of two seperate productions.

Racoonery
Written & Performed by Morgan Brayton

“I hope you will come and see my new show. It is a collection of comedic character monologues interspersed with songs. I wear costumes. I think you’ll like it. I can tell you are a person who appreciates monologues/songs/costumes/thevalueofadollar. More info on Raccoonery! can be found on the Shows page. A preview of a few of the songs can be found on the Music page. Promotional photos of me can be found on the Press page. Man, do I have to tell you where everything is? Sorry, I didn’t mean to snap at you. I’m just tired.”

The winner will receive a pair of tickets for the opening night performance, September 9th at 6:45pm at Performance Works on Granville Island.

Dead Man’s Cell Phone
Written by Sarah Ruhl
“An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man-with a lot of loose ends. So begins Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a wildly imaginative new comedy by playwright Sarah Ruhl, recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Grant and Pulitzer Prize finalist for her play The Clean House. Dead Man’s Cell Phone, is an odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world.”

I have 5 pairs of tickets to give away for this performance tomorrow night at 11:00pm over at the Firehalls Arts Centre.

Please leave a comment to enter to win a pair of tickets to either show, simply state your preference in your entry. I will draw the winners tonight at 5:00pm.

Update My winner for Raccoonery! is Sir. The five winners for Dead Man’s Cell Phone are…SR, LG, Teresa, Lucy and Beth.

The Vancouver International Fringe Festival launches this week with over 600 performances from 83 shows at over two dozen venues around the city. From September 9th until the 19th Fringe will host shows from pop-up “Bring Your Own Venues” outdoors around Vancouver to seven main stages.