YWCA Metro Vancouver has announced 76 nominees for the 38th Annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, presented by Scotiabank.
Where: Online
When: Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:00pm
Tickets: Available online. $159 for registration or $199 for registration and a meal kit (for four) to enjoy the evening of the awards.
Enjoy a slice of Paris in Downtown Vancouver this Spring Break when you visit world-renowned French pâtisserie Ladurée. They have just unveiled several offerings to celebrate the changing seasons including a Spring Break Special Afternoon Tea for two, a Kids’ Menu, and new cakes by Pastry Chef Eulalie Hermand.
When: March 12 to 28, 2021
Where: 1141 Robson St, Vancouver & Carriage Pop-Up inside Holt Renfrew
Reserve: Book your table online through Open Table or call (604) 336-3030
The Ladurée Spring Break Afternoon Tea ($65 for two) for both adults and kids, features a special assortment of macarons, a choice of tea-sized cakes (Ispahan, Religieuse, Plaisir), savoury mini croissants, a pair of financiers and madeleines served with Chantilly, fruit salad, and a choice of warm beverage (tea, coffee, hot chocolate). Reservations are required.
The Kids’ Menu officially launches on March 12, 2021. Delicious and fun dishes include a Happy Face French Toast, savoury Mac & Cheese, Mini Croissant Sandwich (filling choices include ham, Emmental cheese, ham, tomatoes, cucumbers) with veggie sticks and whipped cream cheese dip, desserts, ice cream, and more. Kids will also be offered a colouring book and crayon set at the table.
New cakes by Chef Hermand include the Elysée Matcha, which features beautiful layers of chocolate biscuit, hazelnut praline crisp, white chocolate matcha cremeux, delicate matcha sponge, matcha mousse delicately coated with matcha glaze and decorated with a hazelnut and a gold leaf touch.
Another new addition is Ladurée’s classic Raspberry Chocolate Tart, filled with raspberry dark chocolate (Valrhona 64% Manjari) cremeux and a light flourless chocolate biscuit. It is finished with a dark chocolate disc and velvety quenelle. All cakes are available in individual and large sizes.
Seasonal macarons on the menu include hazelnut, matcha and almond lucuma, and caramel banana.
In addition, an exquisite selection of macarons, cakes, pastries, chocolates, tea, delicatessen goods, gifts, and accessories are available for enjoyment at home through online ordering with local delivery or curbside pick-up.
DanceHouse, in partnership with Digidance, announce the exclusive online broadcast of Montreal choreographer Jean-Pierre Perreault’s (1947-2002) milestone work Joe – streaming March 17-23, 2021.
Having premiered in 1984 to critical acclaim, the visually arresting work is considered one of the most iconic creations in the Canadian dance canon and showcases the brilliance and scope of Perreault’s vision, as a company of 32 power through a driving commentary on the human condition.
When: March 17–23, 2021 (available for 7 days) streaming worldwide
Where: Online
Tickets: From $15 + applicable taxes, purchase online
Despite Joe’s revered status in Canadian dance, the broadcast will mark many audiences’ first opportunity to experience the massive spectacle, in particular for Vancouverites, as the work never toured to the west coast and has not been staged since 2005.
The broadcast of Joe is due to the coordinated effort of Digidance, a national initiative formed in response to COVID-19 between four of Canada’s leading dance presenters: DanceHouse (Vancouver), Harbourfront Centre (Toronto), the National Arts Centre (Ottawa), and Danse Danse (Montreal), in collaboration with La Fondation Jean-Pierre Perreault and Radio-Canada Archives.
“In its time, Perreault’s work marked a turning point in Canadian dance; it had an immense impact on an entire generation of young dance artists who currently define dance in Canada today – and we could not be more excited to share this iconic work with our audiences.” – Jim Smith, Artistic and Executive Director of DanceHouse and Digidance Partner.
Hailed “as masterpiece for all time,” “a cult piece” and “compared to a Beatles album, a book by Kundera or an Andy Warhol print,” Joe presents a rich and profound image of the human condition that is so accurate and so moving that it remains forever imprinted in the memories of those who have seen it. Driven by the percussive sound of heavy work boots pounding the floor, 32 dancers – identically garbed in overcoats and fedoras – move in a compact mass from which individuals occasionally attempt to free themselves to escape a foreordained destiny.
The upcoming digital broadcast of Joe was produced in 1995 by Bernard Picard for Radio-Canada and features dancers from Perreault’s own company, La Fondation Jean-Pierre Perreault, alongside artists from Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers and Dancemakers. The film not only pays tribute to one of Canada’s greatest choreographers, but also allows the public to discover or rediscover the striking performance and its profound impact on contemporary dance.
As with all Digidance presentations, the screening will be supplemented with informative, additional content to contextualize and dive deeper into the work. Following the broadcast of Joe, a short documentary film, produced by Filigrane Archives, will shed light on the work’s creation, significance, and legacy.
I have a ticket to give away, here’s how you can enter to win:
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Friday, March 12, 2021. UPDATE The winner is Anna!
Love that Bag etc, the leading online consignment destination in Canada for authentic pre-owned designer handbags, fashions and accessories, is launching its Vancouver consignment office this spring. Based in Montreal, Love that Bag etc specializes in consigning luxury brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Dior, Gucci, and more.
With over seven years of experience, and over 110,000 monthly users, Love that Bag etc has become the largest Canadian reseller of designer fashions. The online boutique has a team dedicated to taking care of every step of the selling process from authentication to professional photography and marketing efforts.
“Everyone benefits by playing their part in the circular economy,” says President of Love that Bag etc, Caroline Reny. “Consignors give new life to their luxury goods by reselling them, and someone else gets to cherish and appreciate them. The best part is that we’re all helping the environment by extending the lifecycle of these fashions.”
Consignors can earn up to 75% of the listed price of the luxury fashions and accessories they wish to sell – without the stress and time exhausted when selling these items independently. Love that Bag etc has over 10,000 buyers on a waiting list who are looking for specific handbags and are contacted as soon as their preferred item comes in, thanks to a custom-made alert notification system.
A unique, VIP at-home pick-ups for local clients will also be available. To qualify for this service, clients need only consign five or more items – a gratuity that will extend to Vancouver area consignors when it is safe to do so.
The Vancouver office, located downtown in the historic Seymour Building (525 Seymour St, Vancouver) will act as a drop-off point – with COVID-19 safety protocols in place – for clients who wish to consign outside of their home.
Designer handbags have consistently proven to be wise investments, with unique luxury handbags shown to maintain their value and even increase during times of recession and economic turmoil. In fact, Art Market Research has reported recently that luxury handbags now outrank art and classic cars with regards to investment potential. Having grown 21% times faster than the primary apparel market in the last three years, the resale market is projected to exceed $50 billion by 2023.
You can shop online today. Love that Bag etc ensures these luxury items are 100% authentic. Follow their updates on Facebook and Instagram for the latest arrivals and local info.
UPDATE March 10, 2021: Sold out! All spots have been reserved for Spring Break.
Enjoy free admission during Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum which will be open March 15-26, 2021. Stroll through the 1920’s village and visit your favourite historical exhibits. Exhibits are open with Burnaby Village Museum staff to interact with and learn from.
Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
When: March 15 to 26, 2021 from 11:00am to 4:30pm
Admission: FREE! Advance online reservations are required. The Carousel and gift shop are closed. Please note exhibits and details are subject to change.
The Steam Shed will have demos on Tuesdays and Fridays and you can visit the Interurban Tram Car #1223 in the Tram Barn anytime.
Stop by the Burnaby Lake General Store to learn about popular store purchases in the 1920’s, then visit the Jesse Love Farmhouse to experience a historic family home.
Chat with the teacher at Seaforth School and learn about schooling in early Burnaby, and then find out what a blacksmith does during daily demonstrations at Wagner’s Blacksmith Shop.
Check out the newly renovated Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co. Herbalist shop in the Village to discover the role Chinese medicine has played in shaping communities like Burnaby. Explore the history of Chinese-Canadians in Burnaby at the feature exhibit, Across the Pacific, in The Stride Studios.
On select dates at the Learning House, Indigenous Educators will share their knowledge of Coast Salish history and culture.
Download the spring scavenger hunt PDF in advance, then see how many products from the past you can find. Finally, we can’t forget the sweet and savoury treats available in the Ice Cream Parlour, which will be open and offering a limited to-go menu with contactless payment.
Visitors are required to select a specific entrance day and time in order to adhere to and maintain gathering limits set out by our Provincial Health Officer. Face masks are recommended at all times for visitors. Where physical distancing cannot be maintained, visitors are required to wear a mask. Masks are required in all buildings.
Online reservations for Spring Break will open on Monday, March 8th at 9:00am. At this time, there is a maximum of six people booked per reservation request and guests should be visiting with their household bubble only.
There’s a lot to see and do over Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum! Follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more info.
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