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  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

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    Vancouver Twestival 2011

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 16, 2011

    I’m really pleased to learn that Caroline MacGillivray’s organization, Beauty Night, was chosen as this year’s Vancouver Twestival cause. What that means for Beauty Night is that all proceeds raised » Read More

  • LIFESTYLE/URBAN GEAR

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    Speck’s DustJacket for iPad

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 15, 2011

    My husband had picked up an iPad just before the holidays. My thought/secret wish was that he’d spend a few months with it and (as in the case of *some* » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

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    Kronenbourg 1664 Brasserie Mystère

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 11, 2011

    Last night, Dine Out Vancouver presented its Kronenbourg 1664 Brasserie Mystère night. We were given details of the location and start time but the chef who’d be preparing the meal » Read More

  • CYCLING/VANCOUVER

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    Second Annual Vancouver Tweed Ride

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 10, 2011

    With so many 2010 Winter Olympics one year anniversary celebrations taking place this coming weekend, here’s an event you may not have heard about: The 2nd Annual Tweed Ride. “Leisurely » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

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    Atithi Indian’s Second Anniversary Dinner

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 8, 2011

    In honour of Atithi Indian Restaurant’s second anniversary, several food lovers and journalists were invited to a seven-course supper, served Bengali style. Bengal was a historic key player in the » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

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    Barking Mad Rally at Ambleside Park

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 6, 2011

    The Barking Mad protest at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park brought out hundreds of supporters and their dogs. They braved the rain on Sunday afternoon in support of the 100 sled » Read More

  • HOLIDAYS/VANCOUVER

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    Mink Chocolates at Holt Renfrew

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 5, 2011

    This weekend, I visited Mink Chocolate’s pop-up shop opening at Holt Renfrew. For the first time in its five-year history, Mink Chocolates has expanded beyond its well-loved location on Hornby » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

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    August: Osage County Opening Night

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 3, 2011

    Three acts. Two intermissions. One big house to contain it all. Last night, I attended the opening night of August: Osage County. Set in a hot, humid summer month in » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

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    Dine Out at Bistro 101

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 3, 2011

    I spent my lunch hour yesterday both touring the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts and enjoying their Dine Out menu. Normally a three course daily menu prepared by students is » Read More

  • MUSIC/VANCOUVER

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    A Romantic Valentine’s at the VSO

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 2, 2011

    Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s outing with The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. On Saturday, Feb. 12 and Valentine’s Day Monday, Feb. 14, Maestro Bramwell Tovey will conduct the VSO in Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

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    Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 1, 2011

    Each year, I look forward to the start of cherry blossom season in Vancouver. The new buds signal spring. The songbirds add to the colourful atmosphere. The 2011 Vancouver Cherry » Read More

  • MUSIC/VANCOUVER

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    Pixies Doolittle Tour 2011

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 28, 2011

    Watching Boston’s The Pixies tour their third album, Doolittle, back in 1989 was something I’d never have imagined happening in 2011. Yet they’ll be doing it again, performing the album » Read More

  • SHOPPING/VANCOUVER

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    Cargoh: A Curated Designer Market

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 27, 2011

    Being both a designer and a Pecha Kucha Night fan, I noticed that Cargoh’s founders, Paul and Cariann Burger, will be speaking at the next Pecha Kucha Night event to » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

    Gusto di Quattro

    Dine Out at Gusto di Quattro

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 23, 2011

    I met with Nicholas Lim, Gusto di Quattro’s Executive Chef, on Friday afternoon to talk about the restaurant as well as this year’s Dine Out creations. Nicholas has a background » Read More

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