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Kitty Nights Burlesque

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:39:01 +0000

Vancouver now has its very own Burlesque show!
Kitty Nights Burlesque show is now on every Sunday night at 9pm at Vancouver’s fabulous Biltmore Cabaret.
Kitty Nights brings its own special NYC burlesque style show from the “Big Apple” to our very own Vancouver.
Hosted by burlesque sensation Burgundy Brixx, Kitty Night promises you a weekly party, packed with sexy frivolity and a new cast of talented and unique burlesque ladies every week!
If you have never seen a burlesque show…..now’s your chance!

Biltmore Cabaret is located at 395 Kingsway in Vancouver.
For more information check out www.kittynights.com

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Edgewater Casino – Vancouver only Downtown Casino

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:59:31 +0000

Vancouver’s only downtown casino is located on the north shore of False Creek, just steps from BC Place and GM Place.
Edgewater Casino offers an assortment of 500 slot machines, all your favorite table games including craps, roulette, blackjack and baccarat and Vancouver’s only poker room.
Complementary shuttle service is avaliable for pick-up at most major hotels, contact Edgewater Casino Guest Services for more information.
Edgewater Casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. edgewatercasino.ca

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All Over the Map

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:00:30 +0000

Outdoor dance and music series at Ron Basford Park, Granville Island Sundays @ 2pm. Its free call 604.893.8875 or visit www.newworks.ca.

July 6: World Dance and Music – Silk Road Music and Friends;

July 13: African Dance and Music – Miyanda and Kunaka;

July 20: Polynesian Dance and Music – Langley Ukulele Ensemble and Kauhane Polynesian Dancers;

July 27: Hip Hop – SOULdiers’ Dance,

August 17: Flamenco – Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre;

August 24: First Nations Dance and Music – Dancers and Damelahamid

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Bike, Ride, and Skate

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:00:15 +0000

Critical Mass in Vancouver; Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public space — a bike rde and skate — This event is held the last Friday of every month, and you are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in the care — free space that we create by simply riding together!

Bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates, self propelled couches, and any form of human powered locomotion are all welcomed! We ride around the city wherever people want to go. This decided collectly, the length of the ride depends on enthusiasm and is also collectively decided.

No one comes is forced to or needs to break the law in order to participate. We meet 5 – 5:30 at the Vancouver Art Gallery, leave at 6:00pm; Critical Mass in Vancouver, for more information visit www.bikesexual.org/cm/

Photo Credit: sxc.hu

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23rd Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:00:56 +0000

TD Canada Trust’s 23rd Annual International Jazz Festival will be starting on the 20th of June and running for 10 whole days and nights!! This event is filled with extraordinary music that will electrify everyone. From Gas Town to David Lam Park, from hip bistros to great concert halls you can hear a wide variety of jazz, blues, groove, world music, improv and popular artists.

Featuring 1,800 musicians from Canada and around the world. The Jezz Festival touches all parts of the city, with many free performances including large-scale public events, eight major indoor concert series, and a host of nightclub shows.

For more information visit www.coastaljazz.ca

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4th Annual Langley Jazz Festival

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:07 +0000

Come join the celebration for the 4th Annual Jazz Festival. The best part of all is, it’s FREE. This is a one day outdoor event, held at various stages spread throughout Douglas PArk in Langley BC. The event is meant to showcase the talent of many Langley residents, including the high school jazz bands, and to welcome talent from across the Lower Mainland.

Artist Lineup:
Scott Robertson’s Tin Pan Band
Roaring Twenties Jazz Orchestra
Laura Crema Quartet
Fulcrum
Paul Pigat Trio

and many many more!!

For more information be sure to visit www.langleyjazz.com or call 604.825.7045

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Women of Distinction Awards

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:00:01 +0000

Tickets are now on sale for the YWCA Vancouver’s 25th annual Women of Distinction Awards. This gala event honours, encourages and recognizes outstanding women and workplaces in our community.

Price $170, Westin Bayshore at Coal Harbour. For more information 604.895.5825.

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Tribute to the Beatles

Sun, 11 May 2008 03:41:45 +0000

The Beatles, this tribute is going to take audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. Hailed by citics and fans alike as the most authentic and enduring Beatles tribute in the world, 1964, … The Tribute performs songs from Liverpool lads’ pre-Sgt Pepper era, perfectly recreating an early ’60s live Beatles.

Tickets are available through the QE Theatre, so call 604.280.4444

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Sonic Boom 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:39:36 +0000

An annual Festival of New Music Composers will be held over 4 nights from (10 – 13 April). The works of 41 different composers will be featured, at the Western Front in Vancouver (303 East 8th Avenue).

The Festival is in it’s 21st year, and this festival is widely thought of as one of Canada’s most important showcases for new work, which includes both mature and emerging composers.

For of this years composers are;

Leslis Yyeda
Mark Armanini
Jin Zhang
Alexander Pecheyuk

and many many more….for more information concerning the composers be sure to visit Vancouver Pro Music web site.

Sonic Boom 2008
A Festival of New Music Composers
Western Front, 303 East 8th Avenue
April 10 – 13, 2008, 07:30 pm
$20 General Admission, $10 Student/Seniors/Artists, $35 Festival Pass
(Tickets only available at the door)

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Image 1 sxc.hu
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Adventures in Dining

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:22:26 +0000

The Dockside Restaurant in the Granville Island Hotel is an amazing place to unwind with friends, take that special someone out for an amazing dinner, or even enjoy a couple of drinks after work.

The Dockside is split up into the restaurant, then a lovely patio, restaurant bar, lounge, and the brewery. The patio has incredible views of False Creek, the Vancouver skyline and the Coastal Mountains, can you image all of this surrounding you while you enjoy your dinner.

If you do not belive me, be sure to visit the Dockside’s website and take their virtual tour. Or visit their website at www.docksidebrewing.com

You can find the restaurant at 1253 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver BC. Email address is info@docksidebrewing.com and their telephone number is 604.685.7070

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