Bike The Blossoms 2009
Modern Mix Vancouver hit Bike The Blossoms 2009, as the preferred way to spend a sunny Saturday after a morning of exams. This event, organized by the 2009 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival and Slow Food Vancouver, offered bikers of all kinds a flower-laden bike route through the city, and many interesting stops along the way. Some of the unique events included an invitation to sample cherry blossom tea at Steep’s Tea, an out of the ordinary cow-milking presentation at Kits Community Centre, and tours through the inspiring urban farming demonstration at City Farmer Urban Agricultural Centre.
Keep reading for MMV’s “Top 6” for the day!
Holt Renfrew – Super Chic Shopping Event (Saturday April 25)
Sweet stuff, if you’ve been eyeing something at Holt Renfrew (737 Dunsmuir Street), maybe now is the time to buy! On Saturday April 25, “spend some, get some” by getting 10% back on your purchases through Holt Renfrew gift cards. Check out some of my past purchases from Holt Renfrew here and here.
“Main Street Swagger” – East Van Fashion Throughout the Ages (Thurs April 30, 2009)
The Main Street Swagger Fashion Show is a collaboration of local companies like Hotbox Accessories, Scout Boutique, Thriller Shop, Lace Embrace, and Pesky Peacocks. Head down to this event on Thursday, April 30 at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway). The doors open at 8PM and show begins at 9PM. Be inspired by East Vancouver fashion through the ages with the Main Street Swagger Fashion Show. Expect “decades of decadence” all in one night, with fashion styles involving hipsters, scenesters, retro vintage, pin up girls, 80’s pop, hip hope, skater boys, fetish wear and more. Tickets are $7 and are available at the door or in advance at Hotbox Accessories (2560 Main Street).
MONTECRISTO Monday – Skoah Skincare Training
Blogger-cum-MONTECRISTO magazine assistant editor, Craig David Long, has become somewhat of a local expert on the way Vancouverites identify themselves through fashion and style. In a world that places high value on surface appearances, he believes that, like our clothing, our skin, albeit reluctantly, also often stands in to say something about who we are and how we feel. For the upcoming spring issue of MONTECRISTO, Long sits down with Chris and Andrea Scott of Skoah to see how they address their clients’ innermost, or shall we say outermost, inhibitions.
In the lounge of their Yaletown spa, Andrea chimes in, “What prompted us to start Skoah, was how uncomfortable we both felt at spas that didn’t ask us questions about our skin, or explain what products they were using, and why, before they lathered us up.”
MONTECRISTO magazine is a regional lifestyle quarterly created for the discerning, cultured Vancouverite, and is designed with the highest standard of quality in mind. The spring issue of MONTECRISTO is available today at Chapters/Indigo stores across Greater Vancouver. www.montecristomagazine.com
MMV One Year Anniversary & Reader Appreciation Party (Tuesday May 12, 2009)
You are invited to…..Modern Mix Vancouver’s One-Year Anniversary & Reader Appreciation Party on Tuesday May 12, 2009 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at Suki’s Salon on Granville & West 15th. Think two floors – floor to ceiling windows and bright lights. Appetizers by CRU, desserts by Ganache and fresh frozen yogurt from Qoola. Would love to meet my readers in person! DJ Peter Ottis playing chill house tracks. Please RSVP to info@modernmixvancouver.com. First 100 respondents will be gifted with a goodie bag with $50+ of swag from our lovely local sponsors. Feel free to share the invitation with your friends and come celebrate!
Facebook Event: HERE
MMV Event Page: HERE
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards 2009 – CRU wins Gold!
Modern Mix Vancouver would like to express its congratulations to CRU Restaurant (1459 West Broadway), for winning Gold in the the 2009 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards “Small Plates” category! “They’ve got the most inventive small plates in the city,” said one judge. “Sleek, sexy, and sophisticated.” Try the duck confit robed in bacon if you need convincing.”
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CRU will be the exclusive canape/appetizer sponsor at Modern Mix Vancouver’s one-year anniversary party, on Tuesday May 12th (6:30pm to 9pm). Save the date! Facebook event is HERE, more details and official invitation to come soon.