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Get Real Vancouver Wedding Photography Workshop

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesNordica Photography, friends of Miss604.com, have just announced that they are hosting a wedding photography workshop in November called “Get Real Vancouver“. With only 20 seats available, this exclusive event has a very high value for those serious about improving their photography and their business through discussions about motivation and creativity. They’ll also cover everything […]

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Free PNE Admission & Gate Deals 2012

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesThe Fair at the PNE kicked off this weekend bringing attractions, exhibitions, mini donuts, the marketplace, SuperDogs, concerts, and more to the fairgrounds for the 102nd year. The PNE is a summertime staple for locals, tourists, and families from across BC. Photo credit: Weed Whacker on Flickr Until 12:00pm today (Monday, August 20, 2012) gate […]

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12×12 Photo Marathon: Raw Talent Exhibit 2012

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesThe 12×12 Vancouver Photo Marathon takes place tomorrow as 60 photographers traverse the city to each capture 12 exposures of 12 subjects. This competition has skyrocketed in popularity in four short years, selling out early each time. Participants, of all skill levels, get to combine their keen eye for photography with a sort of scavenger […]

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Westin Bayshore Pool Pass Giveaway

Comments 188 by Rebecca Bollwitt

188sharesThe Westin Bayshore is one of Vancouver’s most iconic hotels. Jutting out from the downtown core, adjacent to Stanley Park and the Sea Wall, it offers 511 newly decorated (dog friendly) guest rooms fitness facilities, Vida Spa, dining, and plenty of local history. I’ve been to the Westin before for events like the Juno Awards […]

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WAVES Music Festival for Music Heals

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesThis Sunday WAVES Coffee House on Smithe and Howe in downtown Vancouver will launch a new concert series for a cause. Stop by WAVES at 100-900 Howe on August 19th for free live music from local artists and $1 from every purchase made on that day (for coffee, baked goods, etc.) will be donated to […]

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Chester Johnson Park at YVR Airport

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

20sharesThe walk between the parkade and the international terminal at Vancouver International Airport (“YVR”) is dotted with the usual landscape like luggage carts, suitcases, tuckered out travellers, and taxi cabs. However, tucked between the two structures is a great green space called Chester Johnson Park. The sign is visible when entering the parkade from the […]

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Vote to Give: Voices in the Park

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesVoices in the Park, a benefit concert for the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, is coming up on September 15th. The school provides free after-school music education for underserved and at risk children who face challenging cultural, social and economic circumstances. TELUS is the presenting sponsor of Voices in the Park and is also offering […]

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Vancouver Zombie Walk 2012

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesBe not afraid this Saturday as the seemingly undead take to the streets of Vancouver — it’s just the 5th annual Vancouver Zombie Walk. It’s a march for all ages and all who would like to participate, sidle, limp, and moan their way through downtown streets. Photo credit: ed lau photohgraphy & PiscesDreamer on Flickr […]

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Cirque du Soleil Quidam in Abbotsford

Comments 161 by Rebecca Bollwitt

161sharesCirque du Soleil is bringing their critically-acclaimed production Quidam to Abbotsford this month for eight performances at the Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Cirque du Soleil performances dazzle audiences around the globe and Quidam’s cast features 52 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers, and characters. Young ZoĆ© is bored; her parents, distant and apathetic, ignore her. Her […]

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