Granville Street is where the world came to Mix it up during the 2010 Olympics. We're carrying this same spirit into the summer with a slew of summer events including dance, music, food and drink. Come visit Vancouver's Street and get the details here.

Friday, November 30, 2007

Winners announced!!

Winners of ShopGranville contest for a "surprise" Gift Certificate and reusable shopping bag are...

Jason Barbosa, Vancouver
Erica Krafcyzk, North Vancouver
Mee Lin Hong, Vancouver
Mike Hartley
Terence Lai, Burnaby
Wendy Lu, Vancouver
Sandra Maussion, Langley
Rumiko Athanasopoulos, Burnaby

Please call Ivy at 604-685-7811 x202 for instructions on how to claim your prize! (There's no strings attached.)

Congratulations! Look for our December Contest at the beginning of the month.

The Yale - December 1 - 15 listings

All show times are 9:45 pm unless otherwise noted
*No cover charge

Sat, 01 - Incognito 9pm/ Brickhouse 12:30-3am $10

Sun, 02 - Brickhouse 9pm*

Mon, 03 - Jerry Adolphe & Friends with Neil Cruickshank 9:45pm*

Tues, 04 - Tuesday Tune Club Recording Sessions 8pm*

Wed, 05 - Eric Sardinas $14 Adv/ $16 Door 8pm

Thurs, 06 - Christmas Dreams Come True Benefit with Incognito and Powder Blues 8pm $15 Adv/ $20 Door

Fri & Sat, 07 & 08 - The Insomniacs 9pm/ Brickhouse 12:30-3am $10

Sun, 09 - Brickhouse 9pm*

Tues, 11 - Tuesday Tune Club Recording Sessions 8pm*

Wed, 12 - Mud Bay Blues Band 9:45pm*

Thurs, 13 - Aboriginal Christmas with Bitterly Divine 9:45pm*

Fri & Sat, 14 & 15 - Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars 9pm/ Brickhouse 12:30-3am $10

For more information visit: www.theyale.ca

See what's new at Ceilis!







Santa Claws

This Sunday City-dog Daycare and Grooming will be taking pictures of your pooch with the jolly one himself, Santa Claus. Proceeds go to the CKNW Orphan's fund.

Location: 1250 Granville Street (take the stairs down)
Time: Noon - 5pm.

Details: call 604-608-6959

Early Prize Draw!

I'm that kid who blows out your candles and can't wait to tell you what I got you for christmas... before you open it. I've drawn two prizes for you early birds, in appreciation of you visiting our blog. *drum roll please*

Trina Propp of Burnaby and Kim Wilson of Maple Ridge!

Grats ladies! You are in for a real treat. In addition to your reusable ShopGranville bag, I have two $50 gift certificates for Culinaria, the dining room and training kitchen of the Art Institute of Vancouver - Dubrulle Culinary Arts for you. Be sure to try the inventive dishes such as sable fish poached in coconut milk, lemon grass, yellow curry on a bed of jasmine herb-infused rice and topped with sauteed spinach. (Yum!)

It's not too late to enter! I will be drawing seven more prizes at the end of the day (NOVEMBER 30). Just send an email to shopgranville@shopgranville.ca with the subject line "Gift Certificate". Winners must be local as prizes must be claimed in person.

GOOD LUCK!

Update: The winners of this contest have been announced above. Please do not submit anymore entries. There will be many more contests to enter so visit often.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Holts Exclusive Holiday Offer!


The Holt Renfrew limited edition tote bag,* in a unique quilted black patent fabric, offers sleek and spacious storage, a zip-top closure and even comes with a matching makeup case! It’s yours for $25 with any minimum $50 cosmetic, fragrance or skincare purchase. Only at Holts.

*One bag per customer please, while quantities last.

Thursdays are Kilt night at Doolins

Doolins pub is open for lunch at 11:30 am with meal deals starting at $7.00.

Bring your kilt every first thursday of the month and get your first pint of Guinness on the house while you enjoy the four piece house band, the Halifax Wharf Rats.

Get more details from doolins.ca

Win - Fluevog Fancy Footwork Prize Pack

WIN THE FIRST EVER
 "CHROMEO/FLUEVOG FANCY FOOTWORK PRIZE PACK"

And you thought today was going to be just like, or at least similar to, all the recent previous days. That's because you didn't expect to be offered the chance to enter to win the Fancy Footwork Prize Pack from your constantly-dancing, fancy-footwear-clad compadres at Fluevog. Thanks to our friends at Vice, Korg and Guitar Center, you have a chance to win all the necessary ingredients to create your own hip synth groove wizardry, for your 'I just got new Fluevogs' dance moves (winner must supply own pants).
Prize includes:

  • A NEW PAIR OF FRESH FLUEVOGS
  • MICROKORG, VOCODER AND ALL
  • CHROMEO & P-THUGG'S INSTRUCTIONAL DVD
  • A 1 YEAR VICE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION
  • AN AUTOGRAPHED 'FANCY FOOTWORK' CD
  • TENDERONI/FANCY FOOTWORK 12"
  • AN OFFICIAL FLUEVOG BUTTON SET
  • 1* FANCY FOOTWORK INSTRUCTIONAL CASSETTE FROM JOHN
Get the details here

Just Winging It.

Enjoy the Sunday wing special for only 39 cents each - with the purchase of a beverage at Wings, 1162 Granville St.

Flavors include Greek, Szechwan, Texas Dry Rub, Heavenly Honey Garlic, Jammin' Jamaican, Pineapple Curry, Outback Cajun, Sweet Thai, Wings of Fire, Not-as-Hot Buffalo, Tora tora tora tokyo, and Chicago salt and pepper.

Posts coming today!

The entries are flying in for the gift bag + gift cert give away. Please make sure you've correctly titled the subject line "Gift Certificate" to ensure your email is filed appropriately. 3 days left to enter! Good Luck!

Posts later today after I walk the block... keep posted.

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Athletic Wear Sale at Champs Sports

Save 50% off footwear and apparel at Champs Sports, 897 Granville Street.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Bedo Semi Annual Sale - 50%

Bedo is having their long awaited Semi Annual Sale only until this Sunday! Save 50% off their entire stock which include items from their summer and fall designs.

From irresistible jackets to keep you snug, to satiny baby dolls to keep you sexy, there's definitely something in there you can't live without. The lines are indisputably french inspired, quirky, but street worthy.

You won't want to miss it. Find the store at 775 Granville St.

Save 40% off on Designer Frames



Ottico is having their Annual Clearance Sale, the one time each year that designer frames go on sale, up to 40 percent off.

Visit http://www.vanblockeyedoc.com/ for more info.

Spank! You're it!

Save 20-50% off shoes when you shop at Spank Clothing, 856 Granville.

While you are there, check out their super cute coats. Me likey.

Save 40% off on Earrings @ Ideal Jewellery

Only a hop, skip and a jump away from Pacific Center lies Ideal Jewellery (742 Granville) with a sale to tantalise accessory hounds like myself. Just in time for a slew of Christmas Parties, you can pick up a pair of Earrings at a 40% discount. Call the store at 604-684-5178 for more details or pop in and see for yourself.

These boots were made for walking.


The Shoe Warehouse at at 734 Granville St. is having a sale on boots! Buy two pairs for $90. Also check out their $10 clearance area in the back for fantastic deals.

Monday, November 5, 2007

Cheesecake, Music and WIFI...

Trees Organic Coffee is a small family run business located in the downtown core at 450 Granville Street carrying organic, fair trade, shade grown, and bird friendly coffee, freshly roasted in small batches since 1996.

Try their zesty holiday cranberry and orange cheesecake packed full with festive delight or the limited edition "The Sin" cherry and chocolate cheese promising rich indulgence.

Receive a FREE 6” cheesecake or a pound of organic, fair trade coffee when you place a catering order over the value of $200 between the 1st November and 31st December. Please specify your choice when you place the order. (Flavor subject to availability, this offer does not include the promotional cheesecakes) . Preorder your cheesecake 24 hours in advance at tocoffee@telus.net or call 604-684-5060.

Visit on the weekend to hear live local talent. Customers enjoy free WIFI.
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