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Interview with Rachael Chatoor

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I’ve known Rachael for months through the blogosphere but it wasn’t until yesterday that we were able to meetup and chat about her life as a career performer and musician. “I don’t see myself as a recording artist, I see myself as a local mom working in the industry and working around town,” she made […]

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Seeing Eye to Eye at the Roundhouse

by Rebecca Bollwitt

While barista sounds echoed and suspended canvases along with looping video screens filled the room at Raw Canvas this morning, I sat with actress Christina Gooding to discuss her art-filled charity event, Seeing Eye to Eye. Seeing Eye to Eye is a charity event for Operation Eyesight on January 14 @ 7:00pm at the Roundhouse […]

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Guys Night Out Girls Ride Free at Mount Seymour

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last year Mount Seymour introduce their Ride for Breast Cancer Research campaign and since it was such a hit, they’re bringing it back. Each Monday, when vouchers were picked up ahead of time at various locations in the region, ladies will be able to ride free during evening ski times. Girls Ride Free every Monday […]

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Breakfast with Jeff Pulver in Vancouver January 2009

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

In June of 2008 I stopped by Subeez on Smithe to check out a breakfast event with Jeff Pulver. I didn’t know what to expect aside from a hot meal and “real time tagging” (in true social media meetup form) however I ended up walking away with a whole lot more. “Jeff Pulver is the […]

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The Godfather at The Vancity Theatre

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Francis Ford Coppola’s organized crime masterpiece The Godfather will be heading to the big screen in Vancouver, restored to its original state frame-by-frame. This limited run of The Godfather at the Vancity Theatre a film that is so indelible on the history of film that it need not even be described will be followed up […]

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Whistler Film Festival 2008 Recap

Comments 1 by Michelle Kim

There wasn’t a lot of snow on the mountain last weekend in Whistler, but there was plenty at the Talelight Films party Thursday night to kick off the 8th annual Whistler Film Festival. Opening Gala – Photo credit: Andy Dittrich Snow spewed out of a machines and sprinkled into the drinks of filmmakers, industry professionals, […]

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12 Hours of Giving with Howie's

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This Sunday, December 14th, Howie’s Bistro and Bar will be hosting a food drive to benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. “12 hours of giving: The feel good party” will take place from 10:00am until 10:00pm. Admission is a 5-can minimum donation and they’ll have tons of entertainment. Howie’s review submitted to Food Vancouver: […]

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Reshaping Vancouver Five Minutes at a Time

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

A few weeks ago I got the heads up about re:place Magazine. It’s an amazing local site that shares stories, thoughts, discussions and ideals about Vancouver’s ever-changing urban landscape. Mission Statement: To be a forum for discussion on relevant issues pertaining to Greater Vancouver’s public spaces and urban landscape. To educate citizens about the workings […]

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Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays Tour 2008

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Sometimes to get in the holiday spirit we’ll take a drive around neighbourhoods aglow with Christmas lights across doorways, fences and shrubs while sipping hot chocolate and watching the snow fall (or in most cases, rain). This year you can get your holiday buzz on early with a self-guided tour through festively decorated homes while […]

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Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss 2008

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This year’s Teddy Bear Toss will take place Saturday, December 6th at 7:00pm, while the Giants take on the Saskatoon Blades. If you’re going to attend one Vancouver Giants game this season (although it’s such a great, affordable, and passionate hockey that shouldn’t be missed at all), consider coming out next Saturday to support some […]

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