Last of Ginger42 Lobby Nights 07/30

Ginger 62

On Friday July 30th, the CanThrill Crew would like to celebrate the conclusion of Lobby nights at Ginger 62 located on 1219 Granville Street. Almost 200 nights since its first inception at Ginger62 the time has come to hang up the coat for this fine night. Two lobby nights will remain before this experience makes itself scarce. DJ Skai from Cocoon Club in Germany will be flown in to help celebrate this night after 4 amazing years.

DJ Skai

For any guest list requests to guestlist@canthrill.com

Happy Birthday Blizzard!

The party is in full swing on the TD Plaza with no wait to get your free mini Oreo blizzard. Granville x Georgia. Look for the crowd. Over at 1pm.

The Fox Rocks Granville Street Concert Series

Today July 23rd will host The Granville Street Concert on Granville x Georgia featuring BC talent starting at 7pm featuring a band every hour. Hosted by Fox 99.3FM in cooperation with the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, Granville Entertaintment, V.P.D. and City of Vancouver.

Venice Queen: This band has influences from many great bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stone Temple, Queens of the Stone Age and Alice in Chains. They also hold the title as Fox Vancouver Seed Winners of 09. This 4-piece band denies to pin themselves to one style so their music is eclectic and very well composed. Homegrown from Richmond and bound with great music style.

Goodbye Beatdown: Drop down a rapper gone vocalist, sprinkle in a DJ who spins rock, reggae and hip hop with a tea spoon of bass keyboarding with a jazz background, a rockin drummer with lightning hands, and a guitarist who has played jazz to heavy metal. Don’t forget to influence that all with famous band Red Hot Chili Peppers. What you are left with is a very interesting sound called “Goodbye Beatdown” that fits the need of the iPod generation. Goodbye Beatdown are also title holders of “Fox Vancouver Seed Winners 09” Vancouver born 5-piece band.

Veer Union: This band held a top 10 rock slot. Not only that they held it for the longest amount of time for any new artist in the industry. Songs are already being used from this band in example the new theme for the 2009 Stanley Cup champions Pittsburg Penguins, WWE for its heavy pummeling song “Seasons”. With its album “Against the Grain” this band has shown its talent, potential and vigor. Vancouver being the birthplace of this band come out and support!

Future dates for more concerts include August 27th and September 10th

Dancing in the Streets a Success!

Last Sunday Jungle Swing hosted the first in a series of Sunday Afternoon Summer dance events called Dancing in the Streets. About 200 Lindyhoppers and spectators enjoyed the DJed Big Band music under the clear Vancouver Summer skies while a soft breeze blew north on the block.

Dancers raved about the opportunity to dance in a new venue, and spectators gushed about the vibrancy the dancing and music brought to the street. More than a dozen hand held cameras could be seen filming at any time, so look to youtube for videos to pop up!

Here is a video of Lindy Flashmob that happened earlier in the year at the same location.

This week the Dancing series will be hosted by Salsavancouver.net newlywed super salsa team Stephen and Jennifer Dancey.

Veterans, Stephen and Jennifer have many years under their belt as producers of community dance events having hosted the wildly popular Sunday Afternoon Salsa at Robson Square, which has been on hiatus this year due to construction.

Reminder that this Sunday, a 30 min class will begin at 2:00 with social dancing from 2:30-6pm. Bring water and a towel!

Whew! Pacific Centre Sales Round-up

A surprising amount of sales at Pacific Centre today... Here's the round up...

• Final markdown 30-60% off last price at Ermenegildo Zegna
• Up to 70% off at browns shoes plus additional 20% off second item.
• 30-50% off at teenflo. Nice dresses at the 50% mark down.
• Good chunk of items 25%-50% off including jeans at Miss Sixty.
• Aritzia continues 50-70% off sale. Tanks. Blazers. Hoodies. summer dresses. Short shorts.
• 50% off at Geox. Selected items.
• Up to 50% off at Jacob Lingerie. $12.99-19.99 bras. 5 panties for $35/$25
• Party dresses for 39.99-59.99 at Jacob. Summer collection on sale 50% on reg price. (so everything except new)
• Tangerine on taupe is club Monacos palette right now. A departure from shades of grey.
• 70% off at Feet First.
• 70% off at Undergrounds summer blowout.
• Smells like mustard in La Senza. Odd.
• Buy 2 get 1 free at Crabtree Evelyn. Gardeners goodies hand therapy. Naturals and aromatherapy lines 50% off. Shower mousse only $5 a bottle. Pineapple and mango body butter - the oils help prevent cellulite from forming.
• Tanks $12. Jeans leggings and tees bogo 50% at Hollister.
• Joneve final clearance up to 70% off
• American eagle outfitter. Buy 2 jeans get 20% off entire purchase. 50% off graphic Ts. $5 mens flip flops. $20 polos.
• 15% off everything at Charmed Designs. Rhinestone jewellery.
• 50% off at Nine West. Bogo on sale bags.
• 50% off at Laura petites
• 50-70% off at Aldo
• 50% off at BCBGMaxAzria. A rainbow of dresses. Swimsuits. Summer clothing. Bags. Bangles.
• Bench. Back half of the store is marked down. Mens and women. Buy one reg price item get 50% off a sale item
• 40% off at Gap.
• 20-50% off at Tristan
•  General sales throughout at R&W. 14.95 and up on blouses. 39.99 dresses.

Crazy sales at H&M.

Dresses for $10. Tanks for $5. It's a bit of a shark frenzy. 6.95 mini skirts.

Up to 60% off at Holt Renfrew + 20% off last ticketed price.

Approximately 15 racks of mens and womens plus 5 racks of shoes. Worth a boo.

Adidas originals having 50% off sale. 848 Granville

50% off everything excluding classic footwear styles eyewear and watches.

Cool watches at adidas originals.

These candy colored watches are water resistant. Range from $65-80.

Mantique sales at 782 Granville.

on Granville has summer dresses on sale as well as many other great deals including: Plaid dress shirts $45 off, Hoodies for $35, Cain & Abel jeans 50% off, over $40 off Parasuco Jeans and a large selection of jeans with two new styles of skinny jeans including a dark wash. Sakura Dresses. 40% off.

Bedo having up to 70% off

Bedo at 776 Granville is continuing their semi annual sale of most items 50% off. But some items are 70%!

ShopGranville is looking for Models

Do you have the DOWNTOWN LOOK? Downtown Granville needs your help! We're looking for diverse, 'real' models for Video/Promo photos we'll use to promote the downtown and Granville St

We're also looking for volunteer make-up artists/stylists. Can provide digital copy of the image for portfolio and updates on when your photo is used in campaigns to promote the downtown.

Models: Email shopgranville@gmail.com with your headshot and availability.

Stylists: any information about your experience or past work and availability would be great!

Michael Franti. Poet, Composer and Singer.

Michael Franti, featured in Chicago Tribune’s Magazine in the “Seven Who Dared” for travelling Baghdad, the Gaza Strip, West Bank. Franti saw first hand the cost of war. Honest and solemn words sit in the lyrics of Franti. His most recent albums “Everyone Deserves Music”, “Yell Fire!” and “All Rebel Rockers” voiced his opinions of protest. The lyrics aim at issues of 9/11 to out in the Middle East. Come enjoy hip hop with twists of jazz, reggae and funk. Listen to an honest view with the uplifting feel of reggae at the Vogue Theatre July 24th

Creme De La Crumb Grand Opening

Crème de la Crumb (466 Granville), the boutique bakeshop is hosting their Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, July 30th from 11am – 6pm. They will have complimentary fresh out of the oven chocolate brownie bars with vanilla ice cream from 1-2pm, as well as carrot cakes and scones throughout the day. http://www.cremedelacrumb.com

 (photo credit: follow me foodie. Looks yummy!)

  Read the review from Follow me Foodie w/ pics : http://www.followmefoodie.com/2010/07/creme-de-la-crumb/

For immediate release: Jabu Bags hosts Singin' for Swaziland Fundraiser to build community centre | Friday, July 23, 2010 630pm

Singin’ For Swaziland Fundraiser
The Cellar Nightclub - 1006 Granville St, Vancouver, BC
Friday, July 23, 2010 630pm

Jabu Bags, a socially-conscious business created in Vancouver and based in Swaziland, is holding an improv show and benefit concert to raise funds to build a much needed workshop and community centre.

"Singin' For Swaziland" will be a benefit concert and improv show on Friday, July 23, 2010, 630pm at The Cellar Nightclub in Vancouver, BC. Improv group The Bobbers, musician Carolyn Neapole, and headliner BC band Arctic have come together to contribute their talents for this charitable and fun event. With only $5,000 left to raise in order for the build to begin in September, tickets for the event are $15, and 100% of the proceeds will go towards the community centre build. Tickets for the July 23 event at The Cellar Nightclub will be available for purchase at the door or in advance by emailing info@jabubags.com.

About JabuBags

Started by Vancouverite Megan Yarema, Jabu Bags was created for the purpose of helping rural women in Swaziland find meaningful employment. Since its inception almost three years ago, the 16 women involved have been making cloth bags from African textiles, and take pride in attaining steady part time income. Moving towards fair trade status, the women need a proper working environment and room to grow, while the community will benefit from a beautiful space dedicated to their efforts. Working in partnership with the RAW Foundation, a Dutch organization that builds for underprivileged communities using low-carbon and recycled materials, a beautiful centre has been designed for these women.

Republic and The Freshest DJ Crew

Republic hosts the Absolut World Tour 3 on July 28th. “The Freshest” DJ crew mixes, scratches and spins for the night. The crew is comprised of 4 members.

DJ Seko

Marvel

Kutcorners

Rico Uno

Playing hip hop to reggae to the classics of the 90’s this mix won’t let you down and neither will DJ Matty C and The Boyscouts entertaining the patio.

Dancing in the Streets - Granville x Robson ALL SUMMER LONG

SalsaVancouver.net and Jungle Swing Productions present Dancing in the Street: a series of Sunday afternoon dances on the 700 Block of Granville Street between Georgia and Robson.

ALL. SUMMER. LONG.

These dances are part of the Rediscover Granville initiative by the City of Vancouver to encourage the arts and entertainment in the downtown core.

The start date for this great dance series is July 18th with the kickoff Swing event hosted by Jungle Swing. The event will get under way with a quick 30 minute drop-in beginner swing lesson at 1pm. After the lesson, it’s dancing until 4pm in the open air and summer sun with the best swing DJ’s Vancouver has to offer.

On Sunday July 25th, salsa dancers take over Granville St with SalsaVancouver.net hosting the dance, starting with a free 30 minute drop-in beginner salsa lesson at 2pm, and non-stop salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha until 6pm.

Whether you’re a seasoned dancer, or you want to learn how to dance, or you just enjoy watching dancing and listening to great music, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Dancing in the Street will be running all summer long, with swing dancing on July 18, August 8 & 22, and salsa dancing on July 25, August 15 & 29.

*** Got that? Free beginner lessons in Swing and Salsa followed by social dancing after. Sundays only on Granville x Robson.

I Heart People Watching on Granville

Picked up a Chicken Shwarma with Hummous and sat down on Granville. Love watching the people go by. Made this time lapse video to share with you so you could see the sights I enjoyed during my lunch break.

Old, young, local and tourists... Lovers, fighters, friends, and families. What an interesting mix.

<3 People watching on Granville. These tables and chairs are set up Thursdays - Sundays from 10 am onwards so feel free to grab a drink and sit at the city's largest urban patio.

Celebrate DQ Blizzards 25th Birthday! FREE!

Blizzards 25th birthday has just arrived! TD Plaza will be the host of 5,000 free Mini Blizzards from 11:30-1:00pm on July 27th. This delectable soft serve ice cream with chunks of your favorites will be served by Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist Maelle Ricker. Assistance will be nearby from soft serve ice cream experts. Donations at this event will go towards the Children’s Miracle Network.

Up to 70% off sales at Sterling shoes. Dunsmuir x Granville

Mens and ladies. Boots. Heels. Flats. Final clearance.

Aritzia world cup jackets.

Now 20-50% off on Aritzia World Cup jackets. Other sales continue inside. Granville x Georgia.

Betsey Johnson swim suits at Swimwear Co.

Granville at Georgia. Super cute. From $72-140. Also Roxy and Quilsilver.

People watching on Granville. Enjoying the public seating.

People watching. Emily Carr artist sketches Granville.

Aubrey Underdown sketches Granville 800 block. So pretty. She's just killing some time on a sunny day off.

Awesome Afros on Granville

People watching on Granville. These awesome cats playing catch on the green.

50% off sale cont at Buffalo. Georgia x Granville

Additional 50% off last ticketed price. See store for details.

Foodie Tours Downtown

If you enjoy great food and meeting other passionate foodies in the community, join the foodie walking tour and spend an afternoon sampling signature dishes, rubbing shoulders with restaurant owners and getting the inside scoop on the business.




We spend approximately 15 minutes at each restaurant chatting with the owner or manager, sampling signature dishes, and touring the restaurant. You will some of the most sought after restaurants on Granville Street.

Tour participants will receive coupons and promotional materials from participating restaurants valued at more than $15 - this more than covers for the cost of the tour.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Maximum group size: 20 people. Ticket sale ends at noon the day before the event.

Foodie Tour on Granville is sponsored by the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association

http://foodietour.ca/

Arassay Reyes is in Vancouver July 15th to August 19th

Arassay Reyes is in Vancouver July 15th to August 19th. Arassay is a native Cuban that moved to Canada and was able to perform Afro-Cuban Jazz in So You Think You Can Dance. Her competence and heart in dance brought her to the top 8 in So You Think You Can Dance. Holding no regrets she comes to teach you so come learn the style of Afro-Cuban Jazz!

Bacardi Mojito Tasting @ Granville Room!

Come this Friday Granville Room will be hosting its Bacardi Mojito tasting event! If you RSVP at th@dhmbars.ca you get a complimentary Mojito and then its just $7 for a 2oz Bacardi Mojito! Scratching and spinning will be DJ Tyson V. Grab a few friends, have a sit down and catch up over Mojito!

Granville Room
957 Granville St

Venues Invite to Celebrate its First Year!

On July 29th Venue celebrates its very first anniversary. Featuring music from Tommie Sunshine and live performance from Love and Electric of Vancouver! Not to forget venues home disc jockeys Darylo, Rico Uno, Cherk and Expendable Youth. The night is going to be epic; the music is going to be great and limited tickets remaining to the public so pick them up fast at clubzone!

Clubzone Link

Twitter Link

Facebook Link

The Revolutionary Sunshine

The Modern 80’s

What you missed this weekend on Granville

As posted early last week, Granville was a hub of activity this weekend as the City hosted on fun free stuff on it’s green turf recycled from the resurfacing of Andy Livingston Park

Demo from the All star Jump Rope Team.

A visit from the Canadian Olympic Badminton Team

And the Langley Ukulele ensemble

If you missed them, Watch this video.

The Grass is Greener, downtown.

If you were wondering what’s up with the strange green turf down the 700 block of Granville by Sears and in patches throughout you wouldn’t be the only one.

With the buses not returning to the street until Sept 6, 2010, the City of Vancouver and the Downtown Vancouver BIA have decided to take advantage of this vehicle-free time to trial some new ideas.

Business, busking and summer - a mix worth celebrating on Granville!

Starting June 25 and running every Friday night from 5-7pm, buskers hired by the DVBIA will be getting the weekend party started by playing on the 600, 700 and 800 blocks. Also watch for three buskers concerts on the 700 block throughout the summer.

Working with the busking community and the City of Vancouver, busking will shine on Granville while many of the streets are closed until Labour Day. Playing hours have been extended to midnight every night and limited amplification is now formally allowed. We've also designed 27 'busk stops' along the street: locations best suited to reducing noise for residents, not blocking access to businesses and high pedestrian traffic. Signs indicating the stops are posted on the light poles and 'pitch sizes' or act sizes are designated on the signs.

What's On This Weekend (July 10 and 11, 2010)

Catch the excitement of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa ™ finals on Granville.

Watch the final games of the 2010 FIFA World Cup this Saturday and Sunday on Granville. The games are being broadcast on a 12 feet by 16 feet big screen, between Georgia and Robson. Games start at 11 am.

Broadcast of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa ™ is provided through the generosity of CBC Television.

There will also be events and activities taking place on Granville after the games, including a free public movie night on Saturday starting at 7 pm, “Toy Story”; and on Sunday starting at 7 pm, “Back to the Future”.

 

July

Date	Time	Activity
Saturday, July 3	Noon	Kick-off
Saturday, July 3	Noon - 5 pm	Game of Skate
Sunday, July 4	Noon	Kick-off
Friday, July 9	5 - 7 pm	Busker Series
Saturday, July 10	11 am	2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa ™ finals
Saturday, July 10	7 pm	Free Public Movie Night featuring “Toy Story”
Sunday, July 11	11 am	2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa ™ finals
Sunday, July 11	7 pm	Free Public Movie Night featuring “Back to the Future”
Friday, July 16	5 - 7 pm	Busker Series
Friday, July 23	5 - 7 pm	Busker Series
Friday, July 30	5 - 7 pm	Busker Series

Adidas Bi Annual Sale!

Adidas Originals on 848 Granville St is having its bi-annual sale. Every half year this sale takes place taking half the price off just about everything! The sale has already begun so don't miss out while it lasts.

Excluding: watches, eyewear, world cup merchandise and classic footwear styles.

Le Chateau on Granville. Great sales and great fashion.

Le Chateau on 1105 Granville Street carries very modern fasion that produce styles ranging from casual to formal. Ladies accessories cover from the head down belts to earrings, bandanas to bracelets and rings to headbands. The clothing is exactly the same way Le Chateau has party dresses, summer dresses, designer shirts, jeans and much more. Sharp business casual looks for men with styles ranging from a v-cut t-shirt with a blazer to arguile shirts over dress shirts.


On top of all this Le Chateau has great deals on a majority of its stock. Highlights for men include suits as low as $130, blazers starting at just $30 and a massive variety of dress shirts starting at $20. The dress shirts include your vibrant summer colors, stripes, blacks, plaids and designed. Women’s dresses, jeans and short sleeve dress shirts have 3 separate racks all starting at $20!

Just a Few Great Bars, Lounges, Restaurants, Irish Pubs, Pubs and Grills on Granville to Watch the World Cup

800 Block:

Café Crepe

Café Crepe offers you a great menu, the cheapest beer on the street and preparation done right infront of your eyes!

Lennox

Have a gander at the Lennox Pub with TVs to watch the world cup and 18 different beers on tap its hard to go wrong.


900 Block:

Speak Easy

At the Speak Easy bar and grill you have access to six screens to watch the World Cup. A patio outside so you sit, watch and have a brew.

Roxy Burger

The Roxy Burger features a classy scene with leather seats. Not to say it doesn’t contain the environment to watch the World Cup. Four LCD TVs $4 Pints and a patio to lounge in.


1000 Block:

Same Sun Backpackers

Same Sun Backpackers offers rooms as low as $40 a night and offers 3 screens to watch the World Cup. To top it all off they are offering $4.50 High Balls!


1100 Block:

Edge Social Bar and Grill

Come check out The Edge, undergoing a new face the lounge contains 3 LCD TVs. The restaurant contains a plentiful amount of seating to serve up to 4 and with a great menu of appetizers and drinks.

Forum Sports bar

Forum Sports bar is the place to be if you want to watch the World Cup. A back wall lined with several TVs and larger screens along the walls, pillars and behind the bar.