Family FUSE Weekend
UPCOMING:
Wonderlands | June 8-9
Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
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THE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM INVITES YOU TO A SPECTACULAR SIGNATURE GALA, NIGHT AT THE AQURIUM!
Enjoy luscious wines, delicious Ocean Wise tastings and opportunities to bid on unique items and fabulous experiences in live and silent auctions. Night at the Aquarium is a signature gala that raises funds to benefit the Aquarium’s many conservation, research and education programs. This high-profile evening will provide Vancouver’s philanthropic and corporate leaders with a memorable experience, featuring the Aquarium as the magical backdrop for a splendid gala evening. Guests are encouraged to explore the aquatic galleries as they enjoy an incredible evening of food and wine accompanied by live entertainment.
Be a part of a special group and arrive early to the VIP reception. This intimate reception allows guests to meet three of Vancouver’s top Ocean Wise chefs and taste their delectable creations before heading upstairs to the main event. New for this year, the purchase of a table at the VIP reception guarantees a reserved table at the main event.
The Vancouver Aquarium is a not-for-profit organization. One hundred percent of all proceeds from Night at the Aquarium will support the Aquarium’s conservation, research and education programs.
VITE IS BACK, BIGGER AND BETTER FOR 2013! THIS YEAR TRIPLE THE FLOOR SPACE, MORE THAN DOUBLE THE CAPACITY AND OF COURSE, MORE TEQUILA BRANDS!
The Second Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) is Western Canada’s largest festival dedicated to Mexico’s number one export spirit. The festival aims to increase the presence of tequila in Western Canada. British Columbia tequila sales in 2012 reached $24 million and are growing every year, especially in the high-end premium category. In fact, since the inaugural 2012 event, BC tequila sales have increased more than 9%. This year’s VITE, with the help of the Consulate General of Mexico, ProMexico, Mexico Tourism Board and the BC Hospitality Foundation as our Charity Partner, will fuel that growth even further. The Main Event is a public Grand Tasting Hall (1500 tickets available) with an afternoon trade component to ensure maximum exposure to tequila products and a large customer base. During Vancouver Agave Week (May 20-24), you can attend tequila seminars, master classes, and pairing dinners at venues around Vancouver to further promote tequila and other agave spirits.
VITE 2013 will be held this Friday, May 24, 2013. The date places the Expo well after the Vancouver International Wine Festival and just in time for spring and summer when tequila sales increase. This timing will allow tequila brands and sponsors to place themselves before a large core of tequila aficionados, cocktail imbibers, and high-end spirits consumers. The afternoon trade tasting event will also draw buyers from across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Expo is on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. TICKETS MUST BE BOUGHT ONLINE NO LATER THEN 4PM THIS FRIDAY!!! YOU CANNOT BUY TICKETS AT THE VENUE !!! Limited number of tickets available – no entry after 5:15pm. Please email trade@vancouvertequilaexpo.com with any questions.
CAPTIVATING THEATRE, GROOVIN’ MUSIC, DYNAMIC DANCE, CRAZY COMEDY, THRILLING ACROBATICS, ENCHANTING PUPPETRY. LITTLE KIDS OR BIG KIDS, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT KIDS FEST
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival (VICF), presented by Coast Capital Savings, is setting the stage for its 36th annual event, taking place May 27th to June 2nd on Granville Island. Professional performing artists from Norway, Africa, Germany and Canada will be performing 12 shows in six Granville Island venues, including four indoor and two outdoor Festival environments. In addition, the Festival hosts over 15 hands-on arts activities such as shadow puppetry, an outdoor weaving sculpture, bicycle spin-art, origami, a sock puppet workshop, circus skills, the Twist & Toddle play area and much, much more. The Festival expects 30,000 children and adults in attendance. Highlights of this year’s Festival include the North American premiere of Sparrow – a show from Norway that is created specifically for babies and tots (7 to 24 months old); the Canadian debut of Cirque Zuma Zuma – the African acrobats who were thrust into stardom performing on America’s Got Talent; the multi-media sensation Queen of Colours, which blends shadow puppetry, live music, painting and video projection into a theatrical performance; and four special evening performances including two Pyjama Nights.
WILL STROET, LUMEN PRINTS WORKSHOP WITH PHYLLIS SCHWARTS AND BOTANIMALOGY, ALL AT THE ARTSTARTS GALLERY THIS SATURDAY!!
Come to the ArtStarts Gallery on Saturday, April 27 for a whole day of fun. This Saturday the ArtStarts Gallery is hosting three exciting events. First event: Award-winning children’s entertainer Will Stroet connects with kids through high-energy, interactive and educational music in English and French. Will sings catchy songs about literacy, active living, sports, road safety, animals and multiculturalism – transforming ordinary topics into an extraordinary musical experience. Second event: A special visual arts workshop with Phyllis Schwartz, who will introduce kids to the magic of lumen prints. Third event: This Saturday is the first Saturday that Botanimalogy, the brand new exhibition in the ArtStarts Gallery will be open to the public. It’s going to be a fun day!!
• Celebrating BC Arts & Culture week with Will Stroet
• Saturday, April 27, 2013 @ 11:00am and 1:00pm (2 sessions) @ the ArtStarts Gallery (808 Richards Street at Robson) Free Event
KITSWEST CONDOS – 2858 WEST 4TH AVENUE – VANCOUVER EAST V6K 1R2
KitsWest is an exclusive offering of 50 intimate studio, 1, and 2 bedroom homes in the heart of Kitsilano. Located at West 4th and MacDonald, this highly coveted pure west coast address is surrounded by sandy beaches, familiar restaurants, and an eclectic mélange of local merchants. Open, functional floor plans maximize space and comfort, while oversized patios provide uncompromised in and outdoor living, with higher north facing suites that offer amazing views.
KINGSWAY & BROADWAY – EAST 10TH AND WATSON STREET – VANCOUVER EAST V5T 4S9
The 1.25 acre site will see the development of 72,000 sf of retail space that is sorely needed it the Mount Pleasant community (possibly a grocer and other boutique retailers and local businesses) in addition to condos for sale with a variety of price points, sizes and floor plans for various home buyers. The 4 building heights are five storeys, five storeys, nine storeys and 19 storeys with an FSR of 5.55. Up to 6,600 sf of additional community amenities that include public spaces, pedestrian improvements up to Watson Street and an enhanced 10th Avenue bike route as well as up to half a million dollars in public art installations. The Kingsway and Broadway proposal is also for 320 car underground parking
THE WERMEER – 2035 WEST 4TH AVENUE – VANCOUVER WEST V6J 1M7
Architectural design by Formwerks, concrete, state of the art ‘smart home’ in prime Kits. Only 13 timeless residences are available at The Vermeer condos located in the prestigious Kitsilano real estate district. The boutique collection of suites includes just 13 one bedroom and den plus 2 bedroom condominium residences located in the most sought after location and block in the Kitsilano property market. The Vermeer condos will be three storeys of elegant, spacious residential homes. The building will also have boutique ground level retail/commercial space. Inside, the condos will have exceptionally high-end finishes and features that include solid concrete construction (great durability and sound proofing compared to traditional wood-frame construction) in addition to air conditioning and Smart Home integration with internet controls and integration with mobile devices too. The north facing units will have amazing North Shore mountain views as well as some views of the downtown Vancouver skyline. Close to top rated schools, University of British Columbia, local neighbourhood shops, amenities, services and highly ranked dining options the Vermeer condos is an exceptional offering for 2013.
OWL HAS RESCUED ITS FIRST BABY OF 2013!
The OWL Facility specializes in raptors. Birds of prey patients at OWL number over four hundred each year and as OWL’s facilities have expanded, so has the intake. Primary care for injured birds, ie. injections, tube feeding, and initial treatment of broken bones to stabilize, is administered by Staff and volunteers trained through seminars given by veterinarians from the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. Veterinary care, ie. surgery involving the pinning of fractures, removal of bullets, etc. is thankfully donated by Huff Animal Hospital, Richmond Animal Hospital, and Tsawwassen Animal Hospital. OWL pays only for medications. OWL attempts to find breeding programs for the non-releasable birds of prey so their young can be released to the wild.
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KITSWEST CONDOS – 2858 WEST 4TH AVENUE – VANCOUVER EAST V6K 1R2 KitsWest is an exclusi…
$535,000 #205 55 E CORDOVA STREET VANCOUVER EAST V6A 0A5 MLS® ID V1001522…
$535,000 #205 55 E CORDOVA STREET VANCOUVER EAST V6A 0A5 MLS® ID V1001522…
Family FUSE Weekend UPCOMING: Wonderlands | June 8-9 Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm…