The Matinée, roots rockers from Vancouver who are up for Rock Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, are hosting a homecoming show and album release party at the Fox Cabaret on August 10th. Currently touring throughout Ontario, group is celebrating the release of their latest album, Dancing On Your Grave, featuring the hit Blood Alley and title track Dancing on Your Grave.
The Matinée’s Album Release Party
With The Wild Romantics, Emily Rowed Where: The Fox Cabaret (2321 Main St, Vancouver) When: Thursday Aug 10, 2017 doors 7:00pm, show 8:00pm Tickets: $14.99 – $19.99 available online now
Matt Layzell, Matt Rose, Peter Lemon, and Geoff Petrie were high school cohorts before their musical paths intertwined, having spent their first few years as a band cutting their teeth on the road. They become familiar faces at every small bar and venue around their hometown of Vancouver, and they honed their chops playing small clubs nationwide.
Things changed in 2013, when the group signed to Light Organ Records and released its debut album, We Swore We’d See the Sunrise. In 2015, they linked up with Mounties members Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat) and Ryan Dahle (Limblifter) who produced the 2015 EP Broken Arrows and helped to nurture the ensemble’s gritty rock influences. The result; the first single off the record, Temper Temper, hit #1 on the CBC Radio 3 national charts.
The Matinée’s latest full-length represents the triumphant culmination of its achievements to date. A heart-swelling collision of hook-infused rock and earthy roots influences, the album was produced by Jamie Candiloro (R.E.M., Ryan Adams) and recorded at Light Organ’s own 604 Studios.
Win Tickets
I first crossed paths with the band in 2008 and have been a fan ever since. This incredibly talented group can rock any stage, and they have the biggest hearts! I’m thrilled to be able to offer up 2 tickets to their album release party. Here’s how you can enter to win.
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Friday, August 4, 2017. Follow The Matinee on Facebook and Twitter for far more information about the band and where they’ll be touring this season.
Host city of the 1954 British Commonwealth Games, Vancouver will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay with a full day of events on August 1, 2017 as it makes its way to Australia for the next Games in 2018.
Queen’s Baton Relay and Block Party
The Queen’s Baton Relay is a Commonwealth Games tradition that connects all nations and territories of the Commonwealth prior to the Games being held. The 2018 Queen’s Baton, which is on an epic 388-day journey, carries a message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II which calls the Commonwealth’s athletes to come together in peaceful and friendly competition to the Games in Gold Coast Australia April 4-15, 2018.
The BC Sports Hall of Fame has produced a ‘virtual relay’ where the Queen’s Baton will travel to iconic Vancouver landmarks and be greeted by Commonwealth Games athletes and alumni and BC Sports Hall of Fame Honoured Members.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
8:00am at Capilano Suspension Bridge
With Elaine Tanner, 1966 Commonwealth Games Alumni, Commonwealth & Olympic medalist (winner of a remarkable 7 medals at the 1966 Commonwealth Games: 4 gold and 3 silver)
8:30am at Grouse Mountain
With Philip Wright, Team Canada Field Hockey 2006, 2010 Commonwealth Games Alumni.
10:00am at Empire Fields
Welcome of Baton to Vancouver with Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport, Government of Canada and Charmaine Crooks, 1982/1986/1994 Commonwealth Games Alumni, Commonwealth & Olympic medalist.
11:15 am at the Harry Jerome sculpture at Stanley Park
With Doug and Diane Clement, 1954/1958 Commonwealth Games Alumni, Commonwealth medalists
12:00pm – 4:00pm at the BC Sports Hall of Fame
The FREE Queen’s Baton Block Party at Terry Fox Plaza (BC Place) will have multiple vendors and sport activations including BC Ten Pin Federation, BC Athletics, BC Rugby plus more. Get your picture taken with the baton and more!
4:00pm at the BC Sports Hall of Fame (Gate A – BC Place)
Hero in You Athlete Presentation with Brent Hayden, 2006/2010 Commonwealth Games Alumni, Commonwealth and Olympic medalist.
The Queen’s Baton Relay was launched at Buckingham Palace on March 13th 2017, when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, placed her message to the Commonwealth into the baton. Over its 388-day journey through 70 Commonwealth nations and territories, the baton will have covered close to 230,000 kilometres, averaging one to four days in each nation or territory. The baton is travelling to Africa, the Caribbean, North America and then Europe and Oceania. It will finish its journey at the Opening Ceremony of the XXI Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia on April 4, 2018.
For more information about the BC Sports Hall of Fame, including their All Access tours of BC Place this summer, follow along on Facebook and Twitter.
This weekend is all about markets, street food, and Canada 150+ which includes The Drum is Calling Festival, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week and other free events. Check out these listings and more below:
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Events that run for longer than three days in a row are highlighted in green.
Where: Larwill Park & Queen Elizabeth Theatre Atrium When: July 26-29, 2017 Tickets: Free! But registration is required to book a ticket online here »
Indigenous Fashion Week aims to connect all Canadians with contemporary Indigenous regalia art, highlighting the innovation of world-class Indigenous artists and designers in traditional Coast Salish Territory.
This Fashion Week expresses political, environmental and economic truths of land, territory, and rightful place. These designers showcase modern Indigenous regalia that’s innovative, vibrant, visible, resilient, beautiful, and proud. Brands and styles try to copy Indigenous design around the world. VIFW upholds authentic Indigenous artistry and reclaims the strong stories that draw global eyes and longing. We raise up Indigenous artistry, materials, and legacy with power, visibility, and deepest beauty.
Featured Events
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Opening Ceremonies at Larwill Park (688 Cambie St)
Hop across Howe Sound on a ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale and in under an hour you can be savouring the very best of BC’s Sunshine Coast. If you’re not sure where to start – since there are so many local producers, growers, crafters and artisans – you can get a taste for the region at the Gibsons Public Market.
Recently re-opened after a massive renovation, this heritage building by the shore (and just 5km from the ferry terminal) is much more than a public market, it’s a community gathering space. It’s where locals and visitors convene for workshops, meetings, a community kitchen, a bite at the bistro, yoga classes, arts and entertainment. Not to mention shopping!
On a recent trip to the coast, my sister and I were greeted by Wendy, with the market’s administration team. “So much of this building is built on volunteers,” she told us as we walked over to Emelle’s Catering Market Bistro for brunch. Fresh, local, delicious breakfast options were on the menu, including this veggie hash topped with a perfectly poached egg:
After brunch, it was time to head downstairs, following my nose to the sweet aromas of fresh baked goods and roasted coffee. On the lower level you’ll find the main marketplace with permanent vendors:
Art Meets Chocolate, Bowen Island Roasting Company, Emelle’s Catering Market Bistro, Fisherman’s Market, Fromagerie de Baie, G.G. Greens, Rainflorest, and The Gibsons Butcher.
At Art Meets Chocolate‘s market counter you can pick up ice cream sandwiches, cheesecake, chocolate-dipped ice cream bars, and their famous neighbourhood chocolate bars featuring artwork from artists in BC communities. It’s part treat, part collector card, an 100% local.
Award-winning Bowen Island Roasting Company has roasted coffee, now available off-island right in Gibsons, as well as baked goods and unique kitchen supplies in their cafe store.
Across from coffee and chocolate, you’ll find the Gibsons Butcher‘s express counter. With a shop in Upper Gibsons, this post serves as a Lower Gibsons outlet for their beautiful cuts, burgers, sausages, and jerky.
Our next stop was Fisherman’s Market for some wonderfully fresh and seasoned poké samples. They specialize in sustainable, wild, and organic seafood like BC salmon, spot prawns, and much more. Their crew is experienced, knowledgeable, and they care about sustainable fishing practices. Ask them anything at the counter!
Local brie? Curds? Yes please! The coast’s only cheese shop, Fromagerie de Baie is located right in Gibsons Public Market. They carry a selection of top quality cheeses from BC, Canada, and Europe. We had another sample here, and also picked up some antipasto and honey. We were eating our way through the market, inspired by the spectacular array of ingredients that any home cook would love to work with.
From blue cheese to bouquets, the beautifully fragrant Rainflorest is where you’ll find colourful stems and arrangements, along with an assortment of garden plants, orchids, cards, and candles. Even the flowers on the tables upstairs, that we admired earlier, were from Rainflorest.
Finally, no market would be complete without a grocer like G.G. Greens. It has everything you need to compliment the variety of goods you’ll pick up from other vendors. Edible flowers, fruit, organic vegetables, popcorn, crackers, and more.
We were so full from brunch, and plenty of samples, after our visit to the market. Whether you’re picking up a snack or planning an entire family feast, it really is a one-stop shop. Pop in to pick up your groceries, your morning coffee, or the catch of the day. Stay a while on the upstairs balcony and peer out at the harbour while live music plays.
Pro Tip: Purchase a Membership
An annual membership to the Gibsons Public Market is just $35 (single) $50 (family) and it comes with many perks. Get discounts at market shops as well as retailers and producers up and down the Sunshine Coast.
Pick your membership up at the welcome desk just inside the public market’s main doors. After our visit I used mine twice later that day! Once at Persephone Brewing and again at The Nova Kitchen. Read through the full list of partners here »
The market is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00am to 6:00pm (open holiday Mondays in the summer). Coffee window opens at 8:30am and the bistro opens for brunch at 9:00am. On now until October 6, 2017, stop by the expanded Friday Farmers and Artisans Market from 11:00am to 4:00pm where the market spills out into the parking lot and even more local vendors like Persephone Brewery, Lee’s Place, Green Green Kitchen, Roundtable Farms, and Artisans Way Organics will be on site. On Saturdays, there’s always live music from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.
Take a day trip from Vancouver, or be sure to make this your home base during your Sunshine Coast visit.
For more information about the Sunshine Coast, stay tuned! I have more information to share about my recent visit that will give you insights on the best places to sip, savour, stay, and play. In the meantime, follow Sunshine Coast Tourism on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Matt Layzell, Matt Rose, Peter Lemon, and Geoff Petrie were high school cohorts before their musical paths intertwined, having spent their first few years as a band cutting their teeth on the road. They become familiar faces at every small bar and venue around their hometown of Vancouver, and they honed their chops playing small clubs nationwide. 
