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  • MUSIC

    Culture Club Summer Concert Series

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 2, 2015

    In case you’ve not yet heard, 80’s new wave wonders Culture Club are now on tour and performing two shows in the Lower Mainland this summer. All original members will » Read More

  • ITALY/TRAVEL

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    Venice Up Close: A Gondola Ride with Art Viva’s Original Gondola Tour

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 2, 2015

    Gondolas are at once a key iconic symbol of Venice, their majestic, slender shapes filling just about every canal in the city.  Gondoliers are happy to guide tourists through Ventian » Read More

  • ITALY/TRAVEL

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    Expo Milano 2015: Feeding the Planet, Energy For Life

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 1, 2015

    Milan is no stranger to the World Expo, having previously hosted in 1906 (with two previous major exhibitions in 1881 and 1894). For the city’s inaugural world expo, Teatro La » Read More

  • NETHERLANDS/TRAVEL

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    Canals and Culture: 24 Hours in Amsterdam

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 29, 2015

    As some of you know, I lived in Holland for eight years and would frequent Amsterdam on day trips from Amersfoort, a mere half hour direct train ride separating the » Read More

  • CRAFT BEER/VANCOUVER

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    Red Truck Beer Parking Lot Concert Series

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 15, 2015

    The Red Truck Beer Company, CFOX, and 93.7 JRFM are pleased to announce the launch of the Red Truck Parking Lot Concert Series at Red Truck Brewery on East 1st » Read More

  • BURNABY/FITNESS

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    Rocky Mountain Soap Company Women’s Run/Walk to Benefit Rethink Breast Cancer

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 13, 2015

    Lower Mainland walkers and runners, get ready for another fun race! On July 12, Rocky Mountain Soap Company is hosting a 5km and 10km run/walk at Burnaby Lake Regional Park. » Read More

  • LIFESTYLE/SHOPPING

    Etsy summer 2015 trends, Vancouver

    Etsy Canada Reveals Top Summer Design Trends

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 11, 2015

    Last week, a group of local writers and media were invited to Gastown’s Blacktail Florist Restaurant + Lounge to help celebrate all things Etsy. The Canadian contingent of the popular » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

    Alberta Ate at Edible Canada, Vancouver

    Alberta Ate: Alberta Culinary Showcase at Edible Canada

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 7, 2015

    Alberta’s culinary scene was in full force this week as five regional chefs were brought to Granville Island’s Edible Canada for an evening of enlightened dining, AB-style.

  • MOVIES/VANCOUVER

    The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

    Vancity Theatre: May Cinema Salon Hosted by Greg Girard

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 6, 2015

    Each month, Melanie Friesen invites a distinguished guest to Vancity Theatre’s Cinema Salon, in order to present his/her favourite film. After the screening, both audience and speaker have the opportunity » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

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    Summer Fashion Footwear Preview: KEEN’s City of Palms Sandal

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 6, 2015

    If you’re looking for a pretty, easy-to-wear strappy sandal that’ll work with just about everything in your summer wardrobe, look no further than KEEN’s new City of Palms sandal. From » Read More

  • ARIZONA/DINING

    Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse

    Phoenix and Scottsdale Culinary Highlights, Part Two

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 5, 2015

    Last week, I featured several Phoenix and Scottsdale restaurants. Here’s part two of that series. Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse A visit to these parts wouldn’t be complete without a proper » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    Into the Woods at Jericho Arts Centre, Vancouver

    Fighting Chance Productions Paves a Family-Friendly Path Into the Woods

    By Cora Li

    May 4, 2015

    Vancouver-based Fighting Chance Productions (FCP) lavishes comical touches on composer Stephen Sondheim and book author James Lapine’s collaborative musical Into the Woods, now on at the Jericho Arts Centre. While » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

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    ORU Restaurant at Pacific Rim Hires Executive Chef Nathan Brown

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 30, 2015

    As I entered ORU Restaurant’s modern dining room graced by Joseph Wu’s unique origami light sculpture, I was once again reminded of how lucky we are to have such a » Read More

  • ARIZONA/MUSEUMS

    Scottsdale's Museum of West

    Three Unmissable Arts and Culture Spots in Phoenix and Scottsdale

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 29, 2015

    In a region filled with cultural gems, it’s hard to single out just a few top picks, but I’ve included my three favourite museums and cultural wonders below. Heard Museum » Read More

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