I receive updates regularly from the Vancity International Film Centre and often they get me pretty pumped to go out and catch a flick at the lovely Vancity Theatre (currently playing The Godfather II). I just received word of their Hockey Nights in Film and I definitely think any of these movies are worth viewing during the series that will happen this March.
Slap Shot
(March 9, 14 & 20 @ 7:00pm) The Chiefs
(March 9 @ 9:15 pm) Perfectly Normal
(March 10 @ 7:00pm & March 16 @ 8:45pm) Paperback Hero
(March 10 @ 9:00pm & March 16 @ 7:00pm) Gross Misconduct
(March 11 @ 7:00pm & March 19 @ 8:30pm) Cowards Bend the Knee
(March 11 @ 8:45pm & March 19 @ 7:00pm) Home Game
(March 12 @ 7:00pm & March 17 @ 8:45pm) Junior
(March 12 @ 8:45pm & March 17 @ 7:00pm) Sudden Death
(March 13 @ 8:45pm & March 15 @ 7:00pm & March 20 @ 9:15pm) Happy Gilmore
(March 13 @ 7:00pm & March 15 @ 9:15pm) The Rocket
(March 14 @ 9:15pm)
Adult tickets are only $9.50 ($12 for a double bill), student/senior tickets are $7.50 (with a $10 double bill) and all matinees are $7.50. Hockey Nights in Film is a part of this season’s Cultural Olympiad.
Over the last few years I have participated in several campaigns with Toronto-area marketing company, Matchstick. Some of the experiences have been fabulous, others not-so-pleasant, however it’s encouraging to see they are still engaging bloggers on behalf of their clients, as exposure is always a great thing.
I was asked to participate in the L’Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara campaign recently and was sent a travel makeup bag, some smokey-shaded eyeshadow, eye liner, various brushes for application, and two tubes of Double Extension Mascara. Being a faithful Maybelline girl for the last fifteen years I wasn’t too sure what to expect as no other brand has ever been able to compare but I thought this would certainly be worth trying out (especially since I just ran out).
Unfortunately since my eyes are blue, the eyeshadow supplied isn’t quite the best match for me (so I’d be happy to give it away to a reader if they’re interested). The mascara was the main focus and so I tried it out for last night’s event.
The application takes twice the time with the two step process, first the white coat and then the black. However, the white coat does in fact add what seems to be an extension of your lash that is accented upon applying the black. The result is a very polished look.
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The L’Oreal product does in fact make lashes feel longer, and I can feel them when I open my eyes pretty wide — I actually can’t stop touching them (which I know is bad) as they almost seem fake. It’s also waterproof, which is nice, easily comes off with warm water and soap/cleanser, and it does not flake off or cause raccoon eyes (even overnight — yes I know, that’s bad too).
My trusty Maybelline does retail for about $3.00 less than the L’Oreal (based on London Drugs online pricing [1] [2]) but I am no longer afraid to try other products and feel encouraged to do just that.
A few years ago when I worked at a newswire service I went into the office on-call to help VANOC with their official logo announcement. While watching the ceremonies on TV with the VANOC contact on the telephone, the moment the curtain dropped to reveal Ilanaaq (the Inukshuk) I sent the image over the wires.
The response to the logo is still pretty mixed as some question how relevant it is to the City of Vancouver, might think the cartoon smile is a bit too cheesy, or others think it’s the perfect symbol of harmony and history of local cultures.
Reactions to almost every aspect of the Games have not come without criticism across the nation and the latest symbol and marketing push came yesterday with the presentation of our 2010 torch that will travel 45,000 kms with 12,000 Canadians to carry it from coast to coast.
On the radio they were calling it “driftwood” or “a miniature ski” but whatever the reaction this symbol, designed by Bombardier, will get much exposure as it carries the flame from Greece to BC Place.
Also, since the Games are coming to the Lower Mainland and Canadian athletes will be training and competing for our nation, right here in all of our back yards, let’s just hope they come up with some better designs for our team outfits than the “camouflage” worn in Beijing.
In about 2 hours I’ll be heading out to the Opus Hotel to setup for Vancouver’s Twestival.
Twestival is a global event (in about 200 cities) that is taking place all day today to benefit charity:water. We sold out with 200 tickets ($10 a pop + sponsors meaning our city already raised almost $2,000) and I’m proud to take part in the largest charity event ever organized, arranged and communicated over Twitter.
Update:John and I have arrived home and I have counted the funds raised by those on Twitter in the Vancouver area and here are the results:
Ticket Sales through Amiando: $1,880
Raffle Sales (and door sales) tonight: $1,056
Silent Auction: $1,075
Update: Drink Sales – Donated by Opus: $200
This means that Vancouver’s Twestival event raised has $4,211 and according to the charity:water website a well for a developing community is $4,000 — Vancouver was able to raise enough for an entire well of clean drinking water.
Even though I organized tonight’s event that was attended by 200 people, I had help from some amazing people like Rachael, Lorraine and Raul who volunteered to work the door and raffle as well as Greg who setup the big screen and Tanya along with Jenn who stepped in throughout the evening.
Our fabulous venue will also have a donation update for me at a later time so I’ll adjust the numbers then. Thank you so much to everyone that participated this evening — and now, I am off to sleep (and I’m not setting the alarm).
In about 2 hours I’ll be heading out to the Opus Hotel to setup for 
