The Vancouver International Film Festival starts at the end of September and tickets went on sale this past Sunday. I’ve been covering the VIFF for about three years now and each time I do, I start by mining Marina Antunes for information. She helps run the RowThree podcast and blog, which is in my opinion, […]

The Vancouver 2010 Olympics inspired many to take action in their daily lives. Whether it was to become a positive role model, striving to do their best each day, or living life to its fullest. Kevin Jagger is one man who was inspired so much so that he decided to up and quit his cubicle […]

The 2010 Global ComedyFest Vancouver got a quick preview last night as comedian Jo Koy performed at the Commodore. Official running September 16th until the 26th, the festival will feature local and global talents in comedy clubs and on big stages around the city. Photo credit: zdenadel on Flickr Some the feature performances include: Comedy […]

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 […]

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 has been hosting In The Park Wine Tastings and their final “Summer Series” event takes place […]

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

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 […]

The third Timeraiser Vancouver will be taking place toward the end of this month as people from around the city will get together to pledge their time to support local causes. To promote this event, presenting sponsor WestJet has offered up 2 tickets to anywhere they fly (valued at over $4,000) and these are being […]

Hanson will be playing the Commodore September 25th, bringing their mature and intimate rock sound back to Vancouver for the first time in two years. I had the chance to interview Zac, Taylor, and Isaac two years ago at the Commodore along with Keira. At the time they were promoting their album “The Walk” by […]

Next week Marc Smith – event planner extraordinaire – from Amuse Consulting will be hosting a social media seminar: “How to use Twitter & Facebook to Raise Your Profile & Increase Business“. Marc’s not a self-proclaimed social media “guru” or “expert” but he is a small business owner who has grown his audience, reach, and […]