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SALONTEA Grand Opening on South Granville

May 7, 2012 – 10:01 am No Comment |

Walk into Tracy Stern SALONTEA and immediately be dazzled by its high ceilings, bright accents, splashed against the store’s shiny white tile walls. It feels like you are in an adorned salon or boutique, as its design and interior decor is decorative, fresh and contemporary.

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The Greek Gods – free yogurt giveaway in downtown Vancouver (Feb 3, 2012)

February 2, 2012 – 6:45 pm | No Comment |
The Greek Gods – free yogurt giveaway in downtown Vancouver (Feb 3, 2012)

4,000 tubs of The Greek Gods yogurt will be given away on Feb 3, 2012 between 7am to 10am in the downtown Vancouver core.   Commuters can enjoy this ‘delicious breakfast’ treat for free, while also …

Illuminate Yaletown (Feb 10 – 11, 2012)

February 2, 2012 – 2:23 pm | No Comment |
Illuminate Yaletown (Feb 10 – 11, 2012)

Are you set to hang on to winter for one last blast Vancouver? Illuminate Yaletown is just around the corner with fourteen artists putting in their hearts and souls to give us awesome interactive light shows that will make the streets glow from blocks away.

DAVIDsTEA – The Sweetheart Collection

January 31, 2012 – 9:00 am | No Comment |
DAVIDsTEA – The Sweetheart Collection

Show your loved ones you care this Valentine’s Day and let DAVIDsTEA do the sweet talking for you with this collection of five heartfelt teas. The Sweetheart Collection has five different ways to say “I Love You”: Love …

Moksha Yoga East Vancouver – free grand opening classes (Feb 3rd – 9th)

January 30, 2012 – 3:25 pm | 2 Comments |
Moksha Yoga East Vancouver – free grand opening classes (Feb 3rd – 9th)

Moksha Yoga is opening in East Vancouver on East 15th Ave and Kingsway. From Feb 3rd to 9th, join them for free classes all week long.  Food Bank donations will be accepted for mat and …

Glerups – Felted Wool Slippers

January 29, 2012 – 11:18 am | No Comment |
Glerups – Felted Wool Slippers

Glerups slippers are made naturally from felted wool and an all-natural leather sole. Now available in Canada, Glerups are an awesome pair of premium slippers to keep your feet warm in the winter – especially if you have hardwood floors like me!

The Union Bar (219 Union Street)

January 29, 2012 – 9:31 am | No Comment |
The Union Bar (219 Union Street)

By Joanna Lee, Modern Mix Vancouver writer
A couple of weeks ago, I visited the newly opened Union Bar next to the Jimi Hendrix Shrine across the Georgia Viaduct in Chinatown. The restaurant is the fourth …

TheatreSports on Granville Island – St. Valentine’s Day Massacre (Jan 19 to Feb 14) & MMV Giveaway

January 24, 2012 – 11:51 am | 6 Comments |
TheatreSports on Granville Island – St. Valentine’s Day Massacre (Jan 19 to Feb 14) & MMV Giveaway

 Whether you’re nursing a broken heart or fanning the flames of newfound love, the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre is the perfect Valentine’s night out!
Vancouver TheatreSports League hosts the 24th annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre – …

Oakridge Centre – “Trade it Up” gift-card exchange (Jan 23 to 27)

January 23, 2012 – 8:47 am | No Comment |
Oakridge Centre – “Trade it Up” gift-card exchange (Jan 23 to 27)

Oakridge Centre is giving out $5,000 in gift cards. From now until January 27, 2011 (or when the $5,000 limit has been reached), bring in a Gift Card from any retailer in the Vancouver area …