Pump up the Jam...

Because it's Friday.. and snowing.... I need a pick me up. Don't you?

Brings back memories... Grade 7, teased and hairsprayed bangs/spiral perm (Anyone ever get a perm without regretting it later? I have years of perms, a self imposed fro that rivals CarrotTop... It will haunt me forever :( ) , Hammer pants (purple silk no less) at a sock hop. I busted out the moves hard... A one hour event, the girls would mingle and giggle for 45 mins on one side, until someone got enough guts to get the dance started. 15 mins of PUMP UP THE JAM BLISS.

5th person to tell me a memory related to that song will get a shopgranville reuseable cloth shopping bag + $50 surprise gift certificate. Entries should have the subject line "Pump Up the Jam" and be emailed to shopgranville@shopgranville.ca.

Not me.. but bad enough to be close. "The Look" is charming in a Will Farrellesque way. -------->

PS. Yer dancing right now aren't you... I know you wanna.. Don't. Lie.

New Tobacco laws on March 31, 2008

As of March 31 BC's tobacco control laws will reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and place limits on how tobacco is sold and promoted in BC. This will give you a smoke-free Granville Street Experience.

Smoke-free changes:

• All indoor public places and work places in BC will be smoke-free. Bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs and casinos will no longer allow indoor smoking or have designated smoking rooms.


• Common areas in apartment buildings, such as hallways and laundry rooms must be smoke-free. Smoking is also banned in the common area of hotels.


• There will be a 3 metre smoke-free zone around most public and workplace doorways, opening windows and air intakes.


• All transit shelters are smoke-free.

More info

Winner announced!

Grats to Ann-Marie Friesen on winning our Kitto Gift Certificate give away! Her favorite japanese lunch is gomae, california roll, and miso. Yum!

Thanks to all who entered. Stay tuned for a new contest to be announced this week!

Sale for Sports Fans

NFL sports fans save up to 25% off on jerseys at Granville Sports Corner. Stitched NFL jerseys regularly $149, are now $119. Replica jerseys reduced to $89 each.

Lasts years NHL jerseys reduced to $69 each.

Last year soccer jerseys are on for 25% off as well.

For the baller out there, black on black stitch basketball jersey’s are $99 each.

- J

Sales at the Bay - Suiting up the Kitchen

The Bay

50-60% off on selected luggage by American Tourister, Atlantic, Swiss by Wenger, Delsey, Skyway and more.

Save an additional 40% on already reduced women's handbags and wallets.

30% off all beaumark small appliances

15% off all kitchenaid small appliances

55% off all cookware sets and metal bakeware.

25% off all Henckels knives, knife block sets, flatware and gadgets.

40% off all open-stock stemware

An extra 50% off already reduced bar and win accessories and discontinued boxed stemware sets by Mikasa, waterford, bohemia & Spegielau.

One Day Only Sale - Shoppers Drug Mart

20x points when you spend $50 or more on almost everything in the store. See store for details.

This sale is ONLY happening on Saturday March 22.

Specials:

Coca-cola, 12 pack - 2/$5.99
24 rolls of 2 ply or 12 rolls of double bathroom tissue - $5.99 each
Crest Toothpaste - $.39 (yes.. 39 cents...)

Spankworthy Coat

Three quarter sleeve baby doll slicker by Tulle on sale at Spank(856 Granville St.) in a variety of colors including teal and black. $69 (reg. $99)

- J

Take another 50% off at Aldo

Aldo Liquidation Aldo is taking an additional 50% off regular priced items. There are lots of gorgeous tall boots and dressy heels to comfy casual ballet flats lining Aldo’s walls all for an additional 50% off. Found a great pair of brown stiletto boots with a segmented design on front of the boot.

Gents, there are a number of casual and dress shoes available in a variety of styles as well.

- J.

Sony's Big Secret Sale

The Sony Store has its 1st annual Big Secret Event on right now until March 31. Use a special decoder to reveal secret savings on items such as Cyber-shot 12.1 mega pixel digital camera regularly $399, is now $369, a HDV mini DV camcorder regularly 1299.89, now 1069.99 and many more. Stop by Sony today to get you decoder and start saving.

BOGO at Champs Sports

Champ Sports

BOGO (Buy One Get One 50%) at Champ Sports which includes all apparel and select shoes.

Sasso Moda - the new kid on the block

The vibe of the store is hip with men’s and woman’s clothing lining each side. Clothing is Euro style with items coming from as far as Italy and Paris.

If you’re shopping for casual wear they have woman’s Moto jeans on sale for $29-$39 each, Pudding jeans for $59 each, and Vigoss jeans for a smoking price at $20 each. These jeans come in a variety of fades and would look great with a cute halter. The bargain hunter will love the 70 -80% off sales rack at the back of the store.

Snaz up your guys’ duds as well. Men’s Vigoss and Moto jeans are both 50% off. Italian men’s knit sweaters were $300 each and are now $79-90. This store is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown Granville with a bit of everything from casual wear to a night on the town.

- J

Free Comic Book Day at Golden Age Collectables

Free Comic Book Day is coming up on May 3, 2008. This annual event of freebie goodness occurs every first Saturday in May. Participating comic book specialty stores including Golden Age Collectables (852 Granville Street.) will give each customer a free comic book.

Some of the comics available include: X-men, Marvel Adventures: Iron Man, Hellboy, All Star Superman, Transformers Animated, Broken Trinity, and Maximum ride. For a full list of comics available go to: http://www.freecomicbookday.com/the_comics.asp

- J.

Cool fact: This event has given away more than 12 million special edition comic books at over 2000 participating retailers in more than 30 countries.

Miss Hawaiian Tropics FINAL Today

Mambo Kings at the Orpheum

April 11 & 12 at 8:00 pm – ORPHEUM
VSO POPS: THE MAMBO KINGS!

Latin heat with a sizzling beat! The great Mambo Kings team up with the orchestra for an exciting evening of great Latin American and Brazillian song and dance.

Conducted by Jeff Tyzik.

Listen - Daytripper.mp3

Tickets 604-280-3311 Ticketmaster Vancouver Symphony

Beethoven Festival At the Orpheum

March 29 at 8:00 pm – ORPHEUM

VSO MASTERWORKS DIAMOND: BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL
The Vancouver Symphony presents the Beethoven Festival, a unique and exiting six-concert festival featuring all nine symphonies performed in chronological order (a Vancouver first). This concert features Prometheus: Overture, Symphony No. 2, and Symphony No. 3 Eroica. Conducted by Maestro Bramwell Tovey.
Tickets 604-280-3311 Ticketmaster Vancouver Symphony

Margaret Cho Live!

March 28 at 8:00 pm – QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE
MARGARET CHO
Logo presents Comedian Margaret Cho, live in concert on her "Beautiful" tour, with special guests, Liam Sullivan and Kelly.

Tickets 604-280-3311 Ticketmaster Margaret Cho

Vancouver Chamber Choir: Celebrate Puccini

VANCOUVER CHAMBER CHOIR: MESSA DI GLORIA
March 21 at 8:00 pm - ORPHEUM

2008 is Giacomo Puccini's 150th birthday and we're celebrating with his most famous choral work, the ebullient and rarely heard Messa di Gloria. Performers are the Vancouver Chamber Choir, the Trinity Western University Choir and Chamber Choir, soloists Luc Robert, tenor and,
making his Vancouver debut, Olivier Laquerre, bass-baritone and the Vancouver Chamber Orchestra. The companion work is from an earlier era and also Italian - Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's famous Stabat Mater, a Baroque masterpiece.

Tickets 604-280-3311 or ticketmaster.ca

St. Pats at Caprice Lounge

Note: Daniel Packard, award winning dating doctor, will be hosting a Flirtfest with the Rendezvous Club. Singles should definitely check that out.

The Cult, Live in Concert

March 26 at 8:00 pm – ORPHEUM
THE CULT
Union Events presents the Cult, live in concert.

Tickets 604-280-3311 or ticketmaster.ca

Watch the Youtube Video

Vancouver Bach Choir - The Armed Man

March 15 at 8:00 pm - ORPHEUM
VANCOUVER BACH CHOIR: THE ARMED MAN

The Armed Man has been taking the UK by storm since its premiere performance at London's Albert Hall in 2000. The first half of the concert is the much anticipated premiere performance of John Estacio's The Houses Stand Not Far Apart. The Richard Eaton Singers of Edmonton share the stage with Conductor Bruce Pullan, the Vancouver Bach Choir, the Vancouver Symphony and soloists, Kathryn Domoney, soprano, Jennifer Enns Modolo, mezzo and Aaron St. Clair Nicholson, baritone.

Tickets 604-280-3311 or ticketmaster.ca

Beethoven at the Orpheum

March 13 at 2:00 pm – ORPHEUM VSO TEA & TRUMPETS: BEETHOVEN! The Vancouver Symphony presents a preview of the Beethoven Festival, including the Egmont and Promethus Overtures, The Ruins of Athens: Turkish March, and exerpts from the Fifth and Sixth symphonies. Tea and cookies will be served in the lobby one hour before the concert. Hosted by Christopher Gaze.

Tickets 604-280-3311

Ticketmaster Vancouver Symphony

Granville Street becomes Celtic Faire this weekend

This Saturday March 15 from 11am to 5pm and Sunday March 16 from 10am to 5pm, two full blocks of Granville Street (800 & 900 block) will be transformd into an open air Celtic Village with dozens of vendors, artists and activities.

You can expect food, crafts, clothing (kilts), FREE live performances on the Street Market Stage, and a KIDsZone.

Wall O Shoes

Guest Blogger: Jana

Every girl loves a shoes sale, and this one is a goodie.

Sterling currently has an entire WALL O' SHOES from Nine West, Guess, Roberto Vianni, and Jessica Simpson at 50% off. Also spotted a variety of purses on sale. My personal fav: Matt&Nat, Jorja Fox in Brown, on sale for $99.99. Bought It. Love it.. Ivy loves the Jorja Fox in Silver. Your thoughts?

- J.

Sweet Jeans and Sweet Skirts...

Guest Blogger: Jana

I was psyched to see Parasuco's 2007 woman’s blue jean collection at 50-70% of the original price. Ladies, that is a steal! If you don’t care that they are last of the line, you are so close to a great pair of jeans at a smoking price (which btw are priceless!)

Also while I was there I spotted some woman’s blue jeans marked down to $39.99 located at the front of the shop. If you’re looking for flare or narrow, dark, faded black or blue that deal is for you.

Gorgeous corduroy mini skirts in a variety of colors including classic black, caramel and tan going for $19.99. A cute little mini skirt at such a great price would be perfect to wear come spring time.

- J.

Note: The last of their seasonal stuff is about to be shipped to other stores. Go soon before its all sent away! It's all on sale.. but only until Monday. - Ivy

Eco Outdoor Winter Sale

Also worth taking a boo at Eco Outdoor. Their outerwear in the winter collection is 30% off. The usual suspects: Burton, Columbia, Reef, Salomon and more.

Spy optic glasses have a very special 30% off sale.

Bedo's new line is Shmexy!

Ahhh Bedo, how I love thee. The new line is in and it's gorgeous. Lots of vibrant jewel tones: Orange, Purple, Blue... but have no fear. These aren't your mom's jewel tones. The look is hip and clean (hurray!).

It's all still full price, alas... but you can check out the sweaters, jackets and sequinned tanks at the back which are up to 70% off.

Winter at Helly Hansen, Calling all snow bunnies and bucks!

(W Freyja, Reg. $150, on sale for $120 in white)

Helly Hansen is having a 10-40% off sale on their winter wear. Just in time to gussy you up for Spring Break at Whistler. Plenty of winter stock to choose from. Also, buy one pair of shoes, get your second one 50% off the already reduced sale price. (Think 20% off each pair of shoes, then an additional 50% off the second pair... sweetness! *)

* something along those lines, depending on what you pick.

Urban Mobility at Puma

It's just too good! Too delish... but I have to share! Have you seen the Urban Mobility line at Puma? Designed to simplify life in urban environments, the line is chic, contemporary and well crafted. Consider this hot X-ray belt (seen above). No metal parts make it the perfect belt to wear on flights. No need to take it off for scanning. The belt buckle is made of wood and slides in with a heavy duty plastic notch. Attractive and smart. $74.99








I also love the tote (Retail: $239.99). The bag is made with soft Nappa leather, satin lining with a cherry wood bottom. They have the yellow and brown version in the store.

It's great to see designers move away from canvas and plastics. Wood has become all the rage, even with cell phones. Mike Laut's has designed the Chute, bamboo cell phone. A fantastic sustainable product since bamboo is the fastest growing wood!

Warning: Street Closure

FYI: If you are planning on coming down for CelticFest, or the usual Vancouver nightlife, you should be aware of the following street closure on Granville Street ending late afternoon. Don't let it deter you as it all returns to normal after 7:00pm.

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On Friday, March 14, 2008 the westbound curb lane on Robson Street at Granville Street will be closed between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the immediate area and eastbound traffic will continue to use two lanes.

No additional turning restrictions will be in effect.

Delays to motorists may occur at times.

Regular traffic patterns on Robson Street at Granville Street will be restored after 7:00 p.m.

Pedestrian walkways around the construction site and to businesses will be maintained during construction, although temporary inconvenience may occur when crews are working in the immediate area. Access to businesses will be maintained.

For more information, please visit canadaline.ca, or call CanadaLine at 604-608-0200.

Girls Night Out At the Caprice Missed!

I just found out The Caprice hosted a doozy of a Girls' Night out in January and I'm devastated I missed it.

Check out the vid, as misery loves company. Doesn't it look like too much fun?

Celticfest Battle of the Bands - March 13

4th Annual Brewmaster Dinner - March 13

Bay's Handbag event

Save 25% off the regular price on selected handbags and wallets by Derek Alexander, Liz Claiborne, Esprit, Biana Nygard, KGB Studios and more.

Minding your own business...

From March 4th - 14th, Grand & Toy (550 Granville St.) is offering a great deal on business cards! Purchase 250 Full-colour business cards and receive an additional 250 cards of the same design FREE!! Orders must be placed in-store by 4pm March 14, 2008.

Promotional Prices are:
500 Matte Business Cards - $29.99
500 Glossy Business Cards - $39.99

Arrigato!

Kitto on Granville specializes in japanese BBQ and noodle dishes.

I have a $30 Gift Certificate for Kitto on Granville (833 Granville) to give away to one lucky reader. It's super easy to enter, just email your answer to "What dishes go into your favorite japanese lunch?" to shopgranville@shopgranville.ca

Deadline to enter is March 20, 2008

Gokouun o inorimasu!

What's Happening at the Plaza Club - March

Live Nation presents…
THE NEW YORK DOLLS + GUESTS
Saturday Mar 1
Special Early Show Doors 7PM
Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ca & www.livenation.com

Sealed With a Kiss presents...
BRITISH SEA POWER + Guests
Wednesday Mar 5
Tickets at Zulu, Scratch & www.ticketmaster.ca

99.3 The Fox, Molson Canadian, The Georgia Straight presents...
LIVE @ ROCKED THURSDAYS!
VEER (UNIVERSAL SIGNING PARTY) +
MASS UNDERGOE & MURNING BORDERS
Thursday Mar 6
$4 Canadians - $5 Jagers

Live Nation presents…
ZIMMERS HOLE + GUESTS
Friday Mar 7
Special Early Show Doors 7PM
Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ca & www.livenation.com

Live Nation presents…
RAVEONETTES + GUESTS
Friday Mar 8
Early Show - Doors 7PM
Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ca & www.livenation.com