On Sunday, October 16, the Vancouver Farmers Markets will present their Third Annual dinner fundraising event: RIPE: A Harvest Celebration, at the Creekside Community Centre in Olympic Village. RIPE is » Read More
Articles by Ariane Colenbrander
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October 5, 2011
A smaller, expanded line of Nu Restaurants is making its way to Vancouver. Nu Greek on Robson Street opened its doors little less than a month ago. It’s located smack » Read More
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October 4, 2011
This weekend’s Dishing up Australia event was a wonderful way to explore Australia’s immense variety of wines, paired with delicious small plates prepared by chef Dino Renaerts. The Museum of » Read More
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October 3, 2011
Giovane Café’s wine bar, open now for a handful of months, offers wine and food pairings just a stone’s throw away from the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. I recently met » Read More
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October 1, 2011
IDS West 2011 is currently in full swing, with tickets still available both at the Vancouver Convention Centre West (lower level) and online. I covered a few highlights of the » Read More
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September 30, 2011
“Two festivals, one pub, and a great way to spend a Saturday.” What’s better than one event? Two of course! CAMRA Vancouver and Malone’s Urban Drinkery are teaming up this » Read More
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September 29, 2011
I hadn’t taken out my Kodak Instamatic 110 camera since the late 70’s. My Smile Saver was a childhood gift that I never had the heart to toss away like » Read More
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September 28, 2011
“We’re being led by the nose into a hideous jungle of signs. They’re outsized, outlandish, and outrageous. They’re desecrating our buildings, cluttering our streets, and — this is the final » Read More
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September 28, 2011
Last night, I attended Granville Island Brewery’s limited-release Pumpkin Ale tasting party. Three beers were introduced, poured, and paired with specially-selected Benton Brothers Cheeses: English Bay Pale Ale, a mild » Read More
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September 27, 2011
Last night, I attended the opening of Brad Fraser’s modern family play, True Love Lies, now playing at The Cultch through October 1. The play is set in the modern » Read More
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September 26, 2011
IDSwest is just around the corner, bringing design pros, presenters, and exhibitors to Vancouver’s Convention Centre from September 29 to October 2. IDSwest is known for bringing some of the » Read More
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September 26, 2011
The Eighth Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival, focusing on our city’s rich and diverse communities, celebrates creative artists and activists who thrive in the heart of Vancouver. » Read More
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September 23, 2011
Prototypes, a group show featuring five Vancouver-based designers, will open tomorrow night at Burnkit Studios in East Vancouver. I was invited to preview the exhibit yesterday at Burnkit’s well-lit industrial » Read More
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September 23, 2011
In a world where bullying, depression, suicide and violence have reached epidemic proportions, ‘Kindness’ is not just a nice concept; it is critical to the well-being of our world. Already » Read More
