Don Stewart Sings Motown

Ready for a nice summer evening out, listening to the sounds of Motown and other beautiful music? Come join us at the Silk Purse Gallery to listen to our friend, Don Stewart, on the evening of August 26 in West Vancouver. Please call 604-925-7292 for tickets.

Green Product Swap

Our goal: remove 2,010 toxic cleaners from homes across the Lower Mainland by the end of 2010. Aspen Clean invites you to participate in our upcoming event on August 25th, 2010 by replacing any chemical cleaners you might have lying around the house. Exchange your used, toxic and old cleaning products with 100% natural cleaners from AspenClean…for free!

Mickey Rooney at Kay Meek Centre

an autobiographical musical, highlighted with film clips, humour and anecdotal memories. Mickey is excited to share the stage with his wife of over 29 years, the singer/ actress Jan Rooney. Drawing on a rich 80 plus year career, the musical numbers are broad ranged and are taken from Mickey’s films, some original tunes and Jan’s vast repertoire, including her tribute to Patsy Cline. Additionally the show features an onstage trio, and a moving tribute to Mickey’s famous co-star from his days at MGM, Judy Garland.

Tickets: $54-$26

Mickey Rooney, whose personal motto is “Don’t retire, Inspire!” is set to celebrate his 10th decade of entertaining with a pan-Canada tour of his and wife, Jan Rooney’s, “Let’s Put on A Show!”

Crawling on to the stage during his father’s Vaudeville act at 18 months in 1922, Mickey Rooney began a truly legendary career. He now begins his 10th decade entertaining audiences world-wide. Joined on stage by his wife, the singer/actress Jan Rooney, they perform their highly acclaimed musical “Let’s Put On A Show!” 85th Anniversary Edition. In 2004 Mickey and Jan received a Star on the prestigious “Hollywood Walk of Fame” this tour follows in that grand tradition.

“Let’s Put On A Show!” is an autobiographical musical, highlighted with film clips, humor and anecdotal memories which enjoyed a successful run Off-Broadway in New York. Mickey is excited to share the stage with his wife of over 29 years, the singer/actress Jan Rooney. Drawing on a rich 80 plus year career, the musical numbers are broad ranged and are taken from Mickey’s films, some original tunes and Jan’s vast repertoire, including her tribute to Patsy Cline. Additionally the show features a moving tribute to Mickey’s famous co-star from his days at MGM, Judy Garland. The show also features an on stage trio. The tour kicked off August 2007 with a successful 39 day 25 show tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Since their return to the states in October they have played at major Civic Centers throughout the United States and have had successful runs at both Resorts and the Hilton Hotels and Casinos in Atlantic City. From December 1, 2007 through January 6, 2008 they made their UK Pantomime Premiere in “Cinderella” with Jan playing “the Fairy Godmother” and Mickey portraying “Baron Hardup”. They capped the year 2008 reprising their roles in “Cinderella” at the Bristol Hippodrome in Bristol, UK.

The show enjoyed a sold-out 15 city tour of the UK in June of 2006. In addition to the UK and Off-Broadway the show has been playing successfully across the country including a long stint in Branson and at many casinos.

In 2006 Mickey starred in the much acclaimed comedy “Night at the Museum” with Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais and Dick Van Dyke. Mickey and Jan have made numerous film appearances together. Among their favorites “Wreck The Halls” and “Lost Stallions: The Journey Home”. In 2009 they filmed the comedy “Saddle Up!” in Philadelphia.

Here’s some of what the critics have said about Mickey Rooney/Jan Rooney “Let’s Put On A Show!”

“Mr. Rooney still has star power. Mrs. Rooney has a strong, attractive voice” New York Times

“…strictures be damned: Let’s Put On a Show! is no put-on; it really is a show, complete with an apt three-piece band (and, for a bit, Mickey as jazz-piano whiz) and oodles of sweetness, charming self-mockery, and—why the hell not?—understated nostalgia.

Jan… a singer with rubato-laden self-assurance and still-saucy countenance. The show is cleverly conceived still doing socko impersonations of Clark Gable, Lionel Barrymore, and Maurice Chevalier, still exudes star presence.

“Let’s Put On A Show!” exhilarating [and] his impressions of golden age Hollywood stars are delightful” nytheatre.com

“Make room for Rooney! Rooney … demonstrates the reason for his longevity. Jan performs in a pleasantly smoky voice proves a deeply moving, inspirational lesson.” NY Post
Opening each performance of “Let’s Put On A Show!” is Canadian Tenor, Julian Gallo, singing arias from “Cats”, “Phantom of the Opera” and “Les Miserables”. He will be joined by fellow Canadian, Lenni Stewart, soprano, for duets from “Phantom” and “The Merry Widow”

West Vancouver’s 2010 Harmony Arts Festival

West Vancouver’s 20th Annual Arts Festival by the Sea

All of West Vancouver salutes the artistic talent, volunteers, and our staff that are Harmony Arts Festival, which celebrates 20 years of bliss at the beach this summer.

There will be an unprecedented 82 performances this year, and we are pleased to introduce a new attraction, an intimate wine garden on the lawn at the foot of 15th Street, at the Garden Stage.

The arts scene continues to thrive along the waterfront. Please plan to enjoy West Van at its very best this summer – in celebration of Harmony Arts.

The 20th Annual Harmony Arts Festival brings programs, events and concerts along the West Vancouver’s waterfront — all free of charge!

Getting to the Harmony Arts Festival:

Public transit is the most convenient way to reach the festival. West Vancouver Blue Buses, operating under contract to TransLink, provide transit connections to West Vancouver from downtown Vancouver, UBC, Lions Bay, North Vancouver and Park Royal Mall. Several routes pass through the Ambleside/Dundarave area, and passengers can disembark anywhere along Marine Drive between 13th and 17th Streets (Ambleside). See the bus schedule for details.

To travel to West Vancouver from downtown Vancouver, take the Lions Gate Bridge and exit west along Marine Drive. Travel past the Park Royal Shopping center and turn left at 13th Street to enter Ambleside Park. The Information Booth is located at the foot of 14th Street.

Visitors arriving from both east and west along the Upper Levels Highway, should take the 15th Street turnoff and travel south (down the hill) to Bellevue Avenue. Turn left onto Bellevue and enter Ambleside Park at the foot of 13th Street. Street parking is also available.

Venue Addresses & Information

Ambleside Landing
14th Street at Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver

Delany’s Dundarave
2424 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1L1
Open 7 days a week; early to 8:30 pm

Delany’s Park Royal
815 Main Street, Park Royal Village, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2Z3
Monday – Friday: early to 8:30 pm
Saturday: early to 9:30 pm
Sunday: early to 8:30 pm

Ferry Building Gallery
1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1C2
Phone: 604-925-7290 |gallery@westvancouver.ca | www.ferrybuildinggallery.com

John Lawson Park
16th Street at Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver

Millennium Park
15th Street at Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver

Silk Purse
1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1
604-925-7292 |www.silkpurse.ca

Music Box, Upstairs Studio
1564 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1
Daily: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

West Vancouver Community Centre
2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4Y2

West Vancouver Memorial Library
1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1J8
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Sundays
www.westvanlibrary.ca

West Vancouver Museum
680 17th Street (at Esquimalt), West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T2
Tel: 604-925-7295
westvancouvermuseum.ca

Whistler Cornucopia Food and Wine 2009

Cornucopia offers a sumptuous buffet of wine and food-oriented events, seminars, tastings, parties and workshops. From elegant Winemaker Dinners and wine-tasting seminars to refined brunches and memorable parties, Cornucopia has something for industry insiders, gourmets, culinary novices and anyone who can appreciate fine food and sensationally sublime wines.

Wine Seminars – Swirl, sniff, sip, and savour a selection of vintages at various tasting events.
Details HERE.

Viking Stage Series – Our good friends at Viking are returning again in 2009 to offer up a series of deliciously educational tasting demonstrations aptly named the Viking Stage Series. You won’t want to miss these new and improved seminars that will tempt the senses. The Viking Stage will host outstanding guest chefs touching on topics sustainable seafood to decadent chocolate truffles. This full working kitchen will set up shop in the Grand Foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre.
Details HERE.

Winemaker Dinners – Internationally acclaimed Chef’s will inspire any foodie with expertly crafted menus paired to absolute perfection with a spectrum of wines. Enjoy a multi-course meal guaranteed to be remembered at one of Cornucopia’s exquisite Winemaker Dinners. Join select Whistler restaurateurs and their winery partners and treat yourself to a sensory overload. Indulge at these one-off events that will leave you in awe of how food and wine can be fused to enhance a dining experience.
Details HERE.

Tier Dinners - It is no secret Whistler has an unbelievable array of culinary offerings. Cornucopia invites you to enjoy a specially crafted Cornucopia Dining Menu at one of the event’s participating restaurants prior to heading to Crush – the Gala Grand Wine Tasting. With a number of different price points to suit everyone’s budget and 10 menus to chose from, your evening will be off to the perfect start.
Details HERE.

Parties – Cornucopia in the true sense of the word is all about an over flowing supply of abundance and this festival definitely lives up to its name. Over both Crush evenings as the Gala Grand Tasting winds down, the night stays alive with glamour, epicurean sensation, music, dancing and an element of surprise. With renowned Champagne Houses of the world; Sterling Silver Girls, lingerie filled catwalks and mixologists working their magic it is obvious why the Cornucopia nightlife is heralded as a highlight on the annual Sea-to-Sky social calendar.
Details HERE.

CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting
Friday, November 13th, 2009 – 8:30pm – 11:15pm
Saturday, November 14th, 2009 – 8:00pm – 11:30pm
The party to be part of and Cornucopia’s flagship event – The Grand Gala Tasting.  So popular the event is now held on two nights – take your pick! Spoil your senses and indulge at CRUSH on Friday Nov. 13th or Saturday November 14th featuring the wine delights of over 75 wineries and heralded as the most anticipated wine event of the Fall.



House Party – Best of BC
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 5pm – 8pm
In 2009 we’re kicking off the festival in true BC style and flair at the ultimate “House Party”. Wine and dine the best that BC has to offer in gourmet BBQ, microbrewery beer, locally produced wine and even home grown vodka! Cornucopia is putting the “house” back in house party and welcoming festival attendees come on over and enjoy delights offered by our “city”, our “backyard”, our “house”. Don’t be late!

Fork & Vine @ Players Chophouse
Thursday November 12th, 2009
7pm-11pm
Breaking the biodynamic barrier, one wine at a time.
Join us @ Players Chophouse for a canapé and wine tasting soiree focused on celebrating the organic and biodynamic practices being adopted at vineyards around the world. Along with recognizing Canada as reputable winemaking region, with its own organic wineries to boast of, this event promotes ecologically sound wines from the world over.

Sample 5 different wines, from 5 major winemaking regions, all with biodynamic or organic certification. The wines will be paired with culinary offerings produced by Executive Chef, Jon Campbell.

Casino Royale
Friday, November 13th
9pm – 2am Ric’s Grill
Ric’s Grill will be hosting the second annual Casino Royal Party on Friday November 13th. Dust off your tuxedo Mr. Bond and join the Ric’s Grill Sterling Silver Showgirls at the tables. This year we will be pulling out all the stops with the party of the season. Everyone will be there.

Regional Walkabout
Saturday November 14th & Sunday November 15th 2pm – 4pm
Take a trip around the world – Sniff, Sip and Swirl some of the best wines the world has to offer over two afternoons at this regionally focused event! Join South Africa, California and more as they host a casual walkabout tasting showcasing new vintages and award winning wines. This is a rare opportunity to meet vintners and explore the wines from these fascinating winemaking mecca’s from across the globe. Hosted in the elegant surrounds of the world class Fairmont Chateau Whistler, the afternoon wine tastings will be accompanied by a sampling of appetizers inspired by these acclaimed regions. The best ticket in town at only $35!

Slow Food Artisan Market @The Westin Resort & Spa
FREE, Saturday, November 14, 2009
11am to 3pm
This has become a Cornucopia favourite.  Presented by Slow Food Sea-to-Sky and The Westin Resort & Spa, admission to this market is free and located at the Westin.  The market showcases the splendid bounty from the ranches, farms, waters and studios of the region.  Wander through two levels of displays and booths, chat with the artisans about their products and sample their wonderful fare.  But a ‘must’ is to bring a tote bag as you will be able buy a variety of organics from cheeses and vegetables to fabulous baked goods and one-of-a-kind art.  There are also featured regional wineries and breweries.  Westin’s Executive Chef, Jeffery Young, will be preparing food stations throughout the market created with the ingredients from the artisans.  Sample tickets are $1 each with each food and wine station priced from 1 – 7 tickets.  You also get a chance to talk with representatives from Slow Food Sea-to-Sky and buy a membership to the organization as well as bid on silent auction items that the artisans have created for this annual Cornucopia favourite with proceeds going to Slow Food Sea-to-Sky.

Bubbles + Oceans @ Araxi
s Saturday, November 14th
10:30PM At this party, spitting isn’t an option. Get pretty to play your backspin at Araxi’s Bubbles + Oceans post-Crush Party – the hottest ticket in town – right in the heart of Whistler Village.

BC Adoptive Families Wine on the Mountain 2009 Gala

A Unique Wine and Food Tasting Fundraising Party at Grouse Mountain: Wine on the Mountain, Arouse Your Senses

On behalf of The Adoptive Families Association of BC, I would like to invite you to become an important champion of adoption and become a corporate sponsor for our upcoming Wine on the Mountain fundraising party on Saturday Night November 7th at Grouse Mountain. Your contribution will help raise necessary funds so we can continue our valuable work in adoption and help join children with families throughout the province.

$150 per ticket  (approximately $50 of ticket is tax receiptable) (psst…get your tickets here!)

Situated at the top of spectacular Grouse Mountain, 350 guests ride up to the Peak of Vancouver and enter the heart of the Alpine Lodge. Here, surrounded by breath taking views, our acclaimed “Wine on the Mountain” wine and food pairing fundraising party, benefiting the Adoptive Families Association of BC, begins. Our fabulous wine affair is not just for the most experience of palettes; whether you’re a connoisseur or not, you can tantalize your senses tasting wine from around the world.

Our theme this year “Arouse your Senses” will have you indulging smell, sight, touch, taste and sounds with the exquisite food/wine pairings throughout the evening with Vancouver’s top restaurants and award winning Grouse Mountain Chefs.  Your wine adventure will be on sensory overload from blind tastings, taste challenges, curious jelly belly tastings to aphrodisiac pairings and sexy wines.

Back by popular demand is our coveted Chocolate Cellar.  This decadent cellar is waiting for your tasting exploration including ports, ice wines and more.  Highlights include live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, fantastic auctions, Cornucopia Wine Whistler Trip Raffle, the prestigious Custom Cellar live auction package “wall of wine”, with local celebrity VIP Wine Tasting Judges. Grouse Mountain’s wine experts will be on hand all evening as you seek out your perfect wine and food pairing.  As a special treat, all tickets include a chance to win a private tasting with Grouse Mountain’s Sommelier where you will learn to taste like a professional while exploring a range of wine styles.

Wine on the Mountain  Arouse your Senses

Hosted by:  Nat & Drew – Virgin Radio

Saturday Evening November 7th
Cocktail Dressy    7 pm start

Wine and Food Table Partners 2009:

Beverage Concepts
Chilean Wine House
Cupcakes (Park Royal Village)
Daniel Le Chocolat Belge
Dessert Hills
Forbidden Fruit Winery
Gone Crackers
Le Gavroche Restaurant
Liberty Merchant Company
New World Wines
Nonsdrinks
Pacific Breeze Winery
Patagonia Wines
Peacock and Martin Fine Wines Spirits & Beer
Phillipe Dandurand
Puddifoot Gifts and Tableware
Quaff Wines
Red Dog
Road 13
Seasons in the Park
Stile Enterprises Ltd
Taste to Savour Catering
Terra Breads
Tin Horn Creek Vineyards
Vncouver Magazine Wine Awards Table
Vendemmia Group
Vincor Canada
Whole Foods Market
WineQuest Wines & Spirit Brokers Inc.

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A Chorus Line

It’s been a fan favourite for over 25 years on Broadway and now it’s coming to Vancouver.

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reprinted from Broadway Across Canada

Show Dates Nov. 3-8, 2009 – The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts

Tickets start at $59

In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for -with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed — to have the chance to dance. This is A Chorus Line, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Now A Chorus Line returns. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best. “A Chorus Line is back, and it’s thrilling!” – John Lahr, The New Yorker.

The National tour cast currently features Clyde Alves (Mike), Amos Wolff (Roy), Dena DiGiacinto (Bebe), Liza Domingo (Connie), Mindy Dougherty (Val), Joey Dudding (Paul), Emily Fletcher (Sheila), Michael Gruber(Zach), Derek Hanson (Don), Hollie Howard (Maggie), David Hull (Mark), Jordan Fife Hunt (Frank), Robyn Hurder (Cassie), Julie Kotarides (Vicki), Jessica Latshaw (Kristine), Ian Liberto (Bobby), Sterling Masters (Lois), Stephanie Martignetti (Tricia), Bethany Moore (Judy), Colt Prattes (Al), Rebecca Riker (Diana), Alex Ringler (Greg), Clifton Samuels (Tom), Brandon Tyler (Larry), Anthony Wayne (Richie), J.R. Whittington (Butch) and swing performers Deanna Aguinaga, Venny Carranza, Erica Mansfield and Shane Rhoades.

A CHORUS LINE reclaimed its place in the heart of Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45^thSt) where it opened to rave reviews on October 5, 2006.  Elysa Gardner of USA Today calls it “Exhilaratingand endearing, it still has a freshness and fervency too seldom seen in contemporary musicals,” while The New York Daily News exclaims “There’s nothing better! The show thrills from the opening number to theglittering finale,” and Jeffrey Lyons of WNBC TV hails it “An American Masterpiece.   A show for the ages.”  A CHORUS LINE is directed by its original Tony Award winning co-choreographer Bob Avian and is produced by John F. Breglio for Vienna Waits Productions.

A CHORUS LINE recouped its entire $8 million investment after only 157 performances (19 weeks) on Broadway.  It broke the theatre’s box office record 7 times in its first 5 months.  A CHORUS LINE ended its Broadway run on August 17, 2008 after 18 preview and 759 regular performances.

A CHORUS LINE, conceived and originally choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett, features a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. For this new production, Baayork Lee re-stages the original choreography.

The new production features scenery by Robin Wagner, costumes by Theoni V. Aldredge, lighting byTharon Musser adapted by Natasha Katz and sound by Acme Sound Partners.  Musical supervision is byPatrick Vaccariello with musical direction by John C. O’Neill, orchestrations are by Jonathan Tunick, Billy Byers and Hershy Kay and vocal arrangements are by Don Pippin.  The new 2006 Broadway cast recording of A CHORUS LINE was released by Masterworks Broadway and is available in stores nationwide.

The original production of A CHORUS LINE opened at the Public Theater’s Newman Theatre on May 21, 1975and transferred to Broadway’s Shubert Theatre on July 25^th, opening there on October 19^th of that year.  It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Score and Book, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award.  It ran for nearly 15 years, closing on April 28, 1990 after 6,137 performances.  A CHORUS LINE remains the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.

Ambleside Farmers Market

Title: Ambleside Farmers Market
Location: Ambleside and 13th Street
Description: Ambleside Farmer\’s Market in the parking lot behind the Police Station on Bellevue between 13th and 14th Streets in Ambleside, West Vancouver and runs every Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm from the first Sunday in June to the last Sunday in October
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2009-07-05
End Time: 15:00

Coho Festival

Title: Coho Festival
Location: Ambleside Park
Link out: Click here
Description: The festival includes a 14km run, live music, lots of kid’s activities and a salmon BBQ. Coho Walk in the Capilano River Regional Park is from 10 am – 2 pm. This popular North Shore family affair attracts large crowds of local residents and visitors from across the Lower Mainland and elsewhere. Join in and help restore North Shore salmon streams for present and future generations.
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2009-09-13
End Time: 18:00

Canada Day Celebration

Title: Canada Day Celebration
Location: John Lawson Park
Description: Come celebrate our nation\’s birthday at John Lawson Park. Listen to live music, enjoy a burger from the Coho Society, a shake from the Rotary Club, and a Canada Day cupcake at this celebration. Fireworks will start at 9:50 pm
Start Time: 5:00
Date: 2009-07-01
End Time: 10:30

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