Articles tagged with: Vancouver
The 11th Annual World Kindness Concert (Friday November 4, 2011)
One kind action leads to another. That’s the message The World Kindness Concert is trying to promote, by uniting people through the powerful medium of music.
The Oakwood Canadian Bistro (2741 West 4th Avenue)
By Kenneth Law, Modern Mix Vancouver writer
Located in a busy corner of Kitsilano, the Oakwood is a fairly new neighborhood bistro and bar that is likely to be well patronized by locals, but there are …
Glowbal Group – BLACK + BLUE is nearly complete
With a tagline of “the Golden Age of Steak”, the Glowbal Group’s newest restaurant BLACK + BLUE (1032 Alberni Street) is almost ready to be revealed to the public. I’m loving the gold trim in the restaurant, the high-back cushioned booths, and the lovely glowing chandelier.
Timeraiser 2011 – the results are in
In September, the Vancouver Timeraiser had 275+ attendees at its 4th annual event. The event’s basic premise is that attendees bid on the work of local artists in a silent auction, but instead of spending dollars, they are to pledge volunteer hours over the next year to receive the artwork.
Dakota Group (Soia & Kyo, Mackage, etc.) – Fall Sample Sale (Oct 27 to 29, 2011)
The Dakota Group is having a fall sample sale from October 27 to 29 at Suit 102 – 256 West 7th Avenue (x Columbia). For both men and ladies, clothing and outerwear brands include Soia & Kyo (website is so cute and pretty, take a look!) and Mackage (best known for their leather jackets).
QUEENS get the money for breast cancer (Oct 17 to 31, 2011)
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, QUEENS boutique (12 E. Cordova) in Gastown is set to launch their ‘Queens Get The Money’ charity drive starting October 17th and running until October 31st. With proceeds from boutique sales, nails services as well as welcoming any and all donations, Queens aims to raise $3,500 for breast cancer research within the two-week event.
Nature’s Path x Compassion Into Action (Sept 28, 2011) – Organic Breakfast by Donation
This year’s Compassion into Action event will be held at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Wednesday September 28th between 8 am to 2 pm and is hosted by Nature’s Path, which is an organic foods …
Topshop – now open in Vancouver at The Bay
The highly anticipated opening of the Topshop capsule at The Bay was today, showcasing “fashion’s favourite season” with its Topshop Autumn/Winter 2011 collection.
