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.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Blo has arrived. Winner announced



Blo has opened its doors to the general public. Located inside the Four Seasons Hotel (West Georgia St and Granville St.) the new blow dry bar is an oasis in the city. Strong, sexy, hip and feminine.. tres Sex and the City. I was treated to a visit to their new digs after a stressful Friday... quickly ushered into their haven for a scalp massage with their house shampoo, (developed and produced locally) then picked a cross between a Hollywould and a Red Carpet off the hair menu. I left unbelievably relaxed, refreshed. In and out in less than 30 minutes... except noticeably more glamorous.




As I meandered home after my appointment I noticed I was receiving a lot of smiles. Not since I had walked around downtown for about an hour with my skirt tucked into my underwear had I received so much attention! There was certainly something to the power of great hair!

Was I exuding subliminal confidence or was the hair commanding respect? Trust me. It's the craziest phenomenon. Definitely something to treat yourself to if you're having a tough week/day/year. And it's finally at your finger tips. Walk there, or catch a skytrain to Granville Station. It's right there.




Luck winner of our Blo Contest is Tiffany Cheung. Please check your email shopgranville@shopgranville.ca to claim your prize! Special thanks to Blo Hair Dry Bar for donating the prizing.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Shows at the Commodore during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival:

Shout Out Out Out Out and Ravens & Chimes - June 20

Maceo Parker and Ryan Shaw - June 21

Alpha YaYa Diallo and Toby Foyeh & Orchestra Africa - June 22

Divine Brown and Sacred Linoleum - June 23

Susan Tedeschi and Jim Byrnes (House of Refuge) - June 24

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and Ndidi Onukwulu - June 25

The Grande Mothers and Fond of Tigers - June 27

The Budos Band and Megatron - June 28


Not performing on Granville... but one of the acts during the Jazz Festival. Naturally Seven, FULLY accapella, even the drum beat is made by one of the performers. NO INSTRUMENTS whatsoever. Will blow. your. mind.

Birks Sale

Save 20-60% off select jewelry timepieces and gifts at Birks

This sterling silver ring with a blue topaz is $78, reduced from $117.

Summer Sale Website




Smell you later!



Father's Day is Sunday June 15th. Surprise him with a new must-have scent from the Bay. Receive $10 Bay Savings Card with a minimum purchase of $50 before tax on men's fragrance or men's skin care. Offer runs from from June 13 to 15.



Hurley for Men, unfortunately, is not available at the Bay. ha!

Other sales include:

40% off ALL men's shoes by Mantles, Tommy Hilfiger and Wolverine. Reg. $70 - 150.
30% off ALL women's sandals
50-70% off All Luggage. This weekend only. Save an extra 20% on the tote with the purchase of luggage.
30% off ALL Pillows.
30% off Open stock Stemware.
50% off All cookware sets.
Up to 60% off all mattress sets.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Designer Sales

Short and Sweet.

Holt Renfrew is having a Designer sale until June 19. Up to 405 off selected men's and women's spring designer fashions and accessories. Exceptions do apply so ask a sales association for more information.

One of my favs, Bedo is having it's Semi-Annual Sale 50% off everything.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Deals at the Bay

Sales end on Sunday June 8

50% off
All Longchamps stemware and giftware
Royal Albert & Johnson Brothers Place settings

40% off
Men's Nautica Sportswear & Jeans
All Women's Spring and Summer Dresses
Men's Underwear by Joe boxer, Nautica and West Pacific
All National Brand Duvet and Mattress Pads
All Distinctly Home & Glucksteinhome Suede Patio Sets and Accessories

30% off
Jones New York & IZOD fashions
All kids & infants fashions
Men's Levi Jeans
Women's Shoes and Sandals

Up to 50% off on Women's designer shoes (Nine West, Aerosoles, Guess, BCBG and more)

Happy Friday! Summer is coming. Promise.

It's cold, and its raining... But it's friday and summer's coming.. so we're working on some summer related posts for you to appear in the near future.
  • Patios on Granville Street
  • Personal Digital Music Players
  • Summer gear: the best bikinis, sandals, and beach must haves.
  • Most hilarious T-shirts
  • Summer Nightlife. Grab a bunch of friends and hit the clubs.

A little something to perk your Friday and give you a reason to work out for that summer bod... Buck up, the rain can't last forever...

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Hedley to perform at the Orpheum

The Beat 94.5 is pleased to present Hedley live in concert at The Orpheum Theatre on Wednesday, October 8th!

Tickets (incl. GST) are $34.50 & $29.50 (plus FMF and service charges) and are on sale this Friday, June 6th at 10am at all Ticketmaster locations.







Monday, June 2, 2008

Keep Your Head Up Comedy Hour Sundays



Keep Your Head Up Comedy Hour Sundays
Hosted by Shawn Hall
Show Starts 8pm
Caprice Lounge, 965 Granville St.
June 1 - Patrick Maliha
June 8 - Todd Allen
June 15 - Paul Bae
June 22 - Charlie Demens
June 29 - Darcy Michael

For more info contact Shawn Hall 604-537-5184 myspace.com/keepyourheadupproductions
* Note: I've been walking past this event for the last 3 weeks and not only is it PACKED by the crowd is entralled. Definitely work checking out.



Exotic Martinis, Enticing Crowd

TASTEThursday, June 5th 2008
Sample an array of complimentary exotic martinis prepared by the world’s premium spirit makers. Mingle with industry professionals while gaining knowledge about their products. Move to the soulful house sounds of the infamous Jesse James.

Tasting 9:30 till 11:00
Afterparty 11:00 - Late

Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door

For more information or tickets
please contact Michael Tedham, Promotions manager Caprice Nightclub
604.681.2114 or email michael@capricenightclub.com

Blo me: ENTER TO WIN


Need to ramp-up and vamp-up your coif? We figured. ShopGranville.ca is pleased give away one catwalk caliber do from Blo to one of our readers.

New to Granville Street: Grand Opening June 14, 2008
Canada's ONLY Blow Dry Bar, BLO.
791 West Georgia in the Four Seasons Hotel

No cuts, no colour, just WASH BLO GO. Choose from 8 styles featured in the Blo Hair Menu, from the sexy razor-straight "Executive Sweet" to the rocker-chic inspired "Sex, Hugs and Rock & Roll". What are you waiting for? $30 and 30 mins to the best hair in 604.

Email shopgranville@shopgranville.ca with the subject line BLO by June 14th for a chance to get spoiled at Blo Blow Dry Bar where scissors are verboten, dye, ditto.

Vancouver International Jazz Festival

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL @ the ORPHEUM

HERBIE HANCOCK
June 20 at 8:00 pm
The 2008 TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival proudly presents Herbie Hancock, live in concert. Hancock is a genuine icon of modern music. Few other musicians have exhibited the wide range of interest and mastery that this jazz legend has brought to his remarkable body of work. Embracing elements of rock, soul, funk and electonica with freer stylistic elements of jazz, Hancock has defied tradition during a 50-year career creating music that expands the possibilities of musical thought.
Tickets 604-280-4444 Ticketmaster Coastal Jazz

PINK MARTINI
June 21 at 8:00 pm
The 2008 TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival proudly presents Portland, Oregon's Pink Martini. This exciting 13-piece band falls somewhere between a 1930’s Cuban dance orchestra, a classical music ensemble, a Brazilian marching street band and Japanese film noir. Part language lesson, part Hollywood musical, Pink Martini continues to draw huge and wildly diverse audiences to its multi-lingual repertoire.
Tickets 604-280-4444 Ticketmaster Coastal Jazz