Events & Lifestyle

Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival (April 19 to 25, 2010)

The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, Canada’s premier wine show, runs from April 19 to 25, 2010. The Playhouse Wine Festival is one of the biggest and oldest wine festival events in the world. The featured theme regions for 2010 will be Argentina and New Zealand with the global focus of rosé. The festival features a week of special events including a gala auction, wine seminars, wine minglers, winery dinners, lunches and brunches at fine restaurants and hotels. To purchase tickets online, click here.

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FORSYA Boutique – one-year party (Friday April 9, 2010)

Forsya Boutique (2206 Main Street) is turning one, and what better way to celebrate the success of the Main Street boutique than with a party and fashion show, launching the first season of the new in-house label, Forsya by Julie Hebb. Sip spiked punch and try the adorable cupcakes in dreamy colours like lemon, sky, and lavender, mimicking the new in-house collection. So stop by Forsya Boutique, located at 2206 Main Street (at 6th Avenue), on April 9 to partake in the festivities and receive 20% off all merchandise.
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Old Spaghetti Factory – 40th Anniversary with 1970’s prices (March 22, 2010)

The Gastown location of the Old Spaghetti Factory is celebrating their 40th Anniversary on March 22 and to celebrate they’re offering 1970s Prices with Meals Starting at $1.75! You can view the whole menu here. featuring their original 1970 menu, not a single menu item (entree, salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea, etc.) is more than $1.95! Proceeds will be donated to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
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Dahlia Drive – “Leonardo Tease” collection at the Vancouver Art Gallery

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When visiting the Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Horby Street), my visit is never complete without a stop at their gift store. From now until March 21st, the Vancouver Art Gallery is offering free admission to their Leonardo da Vinci Exhibit. When you stop by the gift store, look out for local Vancouver designer Wendy Van Riesen of Dahlia Drive and her printed bamboo t-shirts in her newest “Leonardo Tease” collection, featuring anatomical graphics from the artist’s drawings. Also included in the store are her one of a kind dresses and skirts made from recycled slips and similarly printed with Leonardo’s drawings.
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