New Years Eve With Billy Dixon's Soul Train Express And The Solid Gold Sisters Of Soul

Bring in the New Year on Thursday, December 31 at the legendary Yale Hotel and create memories to last a lifetime! Audiences will be treated to the catchy sounds of Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye and the Righteous Brothers when Billy Dixon hits the stage for an unforgettable night of supreme entertainment. The consummate entertainer has handpicked top notch musicians to form Soul Train Express, adding to the mix the sultry and sensational Solid Gold Sisters of Soul featuring vocalists Lillooet Fox, Carleen Lay and Vicky Sjohall. Dixon grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where he began singing gospel music at age 10. The riveting entertainer has been the front man for many popular groups such as the Vancouver Shades, Chimes, Upbeats, Billy Dixon Gang, Night Train Revue, and New Breed, garnering a devoted following with his charismatic onstage presence. Tickets to New Year’s Eve 2010: Billy Dixon’s Soul Train Express and His Solid Gold Sisters of Soul are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Advance ticket sales are available by contacting The Yale at 604.681.9253 or online at www.theyale.ca. Price of admission includes a hot buffet, party favors and complimentary champagne at midnight! Doors open at 7:30pm.

Ring in 2010 at the Caprice

Caprice Is Proud To Present...

Thursday December 31st, Doors at 9pm

Join resident DJ JohnnyJover for the best tracks of 2009. Each ticket includes entry, complimentary canapés, a mini bottle of champagne, and party favors! With a Midnight Balloon Drop! TICKETS $80 (presale only!) Tickets available at Clubzone.com

Don’t get left out this year, ring the new year with Caprice

Carat Fantasy Collection at Ann Louise Jewellers

Ann-Louise Jewellers

Our "Carat Fantasy" collection will satisfy those who always wish to own a one carat diamond. By using a special setting technology, a solitaire look is created by using one brilliant cut diamond surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are so perfectly set that they gave the illusion of a single diamond. Come and see for yourself and be dazzled. Or visit us at www.annlouise.ca

Caprice Presents - Winter Wonderland

You're invited to the Caprice's...

WINTER WONDERLAND

Tuesday December 22nd, DOORS 9PM

LIMITED GUESTLIST AVAILABLE!

Come Join us… and dance in a Winter Wonderland. Complimentary cover with any canned food donation! With DJ JohnnyJover Spinning your favorite Top 40, Hip Hop and holiday dance hits. Free cocktails before 10:30!

For more information contact Jamie: 604-685-3288 jamie@capricenightclub.com

Take the Edge off

From the Edge Social Grille and Lounge:

The Edge Social Grille & Lounge, located at the corner for Granville & Helmcken, invites you to take ‘the edge off’ from all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

We have a fantastic new Chef, Chris Dignan, who has just launched a menu that is sure to help you recharge –whether it’s a decadent plate of poutine, a crisp and satisfying flatbread, a slow roasted lamb shank or a sweet-tooth satisfying slice of chocolate cake with salted peanuts and peanut butter ice-cream we’ve got something to tickle your fancy. A creative cocktail list and a thoughtful wine list ensures you won’t go away thirsty either! Open from 7am until 2am (yes, we serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night) we’re ready to serve you whenever you need a break.

Mention you read about us on ShopGranville.ca and we’ll take 15% off your food bill until January 4 2010.

New Bread Garden Cafe Opens Up

Like I told you, a new Bread Garden Urban Cafe is popping up at 742 Granville with it's Grand Opening this Friday (tomorrow).

Took a sneak peak earlier this week and enjoyed it's brightness, comfortable booths and seats, gorgeous detailing found only in old craftsman buildings. Wifi was strong. As far as coffee shops go, it's going to be a great place to catch up for friends, work on your lap top, or wind down with a lattee. LCD screens are discretely mounted so you can keep abrest of the Canucks, without the electronics distracting from it's elegant charm.

I'm planning on grabbing the window booth and watching the world go by.... Granville has the best mix of interesting faces and this seat will be one of the best on the street for people watching.

This promotion will appear on the back page of 24 hours on Monday December 21 so grab a copy of 24 hours and mosey on down there for your free cinnamon knot with purchase of hot bevy.

Holiday Chic Contest

Holiday Chic
Contest Ends: Thursday, December 17, 2009

Our chicest contest ever! Enter for a chance to win all of the Top 10 Gift Ideas plus the coveted mystery item. Package is valued at $4,000.

Contest runs from November 26th and closes at midnight on December 17, 2009. Winners to be drawn at noon on Friday, December 18, 2009. Only one entry per person please.

To qualify for the contest, you must complete the following:

1. Complete the contest entry form (click link below)

2. Send an email to pccguestservices@cadillacfairview.com naming 2 of the Top 10 Gift Ideas plus the mystery item located in one of the Top 10 Gift Idea display cases. (hint: you can find the Top 10 list on our website, the mystery item must be viewed at Pacific Centre)

Good luck and Say Chic, Say Shopping!

Contest Entry Form Click Here

Pacific Centre Shopping Spree Contest

Unleash your Style Contest
Contest Ends: Friday, January 15, 2010

Enter for your chance to win the grand prize of a $10,000 shopping spree from Cadillac Fairview shopping centres. Plus a professional fashion consultation from Sweetspot to help you find your perfect look, a pair of tickets to go see Michael Bublé live in concert and a Crazy Love prize pack.

There’s more! You can also win one of five secondary prizes of a $500 gift card from H&M or one of ten weekly prizes of a $250 Cadillac Fairview shop!™ card plus each winner will get a Michael Bublé Crazy Love prize pack.

Enter now for your chance to win!

Pacific Centre Sale Round-up

Up to 40% off at Hugo Boss
Up to 50% off at Browns Shoes.
Up to 40% off at GEOX
Up to 50% off at Aldo
Up to 50% off at BCBG
Up to 50% off at Town Shoes
Up to 40% off (excluding new) at Mexx

All American Eagle Tops - Buy one, get one 50% off.
Nine West - Buy one, get one 50% off.
All outerwear 40% off at the GAP
All outerwear 40% off at ESPRIT

* New Bench store by the Cap and Le Chateau has moved downstairs by BCBG. The old Le Chateau store is rumored to be an Aritzia.

Add a little comfort and joy in YEW

The joyous season has begun and YEW restaurant + bar offers a few special treats for those who don't feel like doing the dishes this year!

Dinner is served on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with YEW restaurant + bar's four-course menu for $85. Indulge in Roasted Parsnip Soup, Walnut Crumble and Crispy Pheasant Confit. Followed by everyone's favorite and traditional dish, Slow Cooked Roasted Turkey & Dried Fig Stuffed Leg with Caramelized Root Vegetables and Sage Gravy.

Be sure to leave room for YEW's spectacular Christmas Day Brunch featuring over 41 sumptuous items! This is a brunch fit for Santa! Chef Oliver and his team have created an item for every palate including a Seafood Raw Bar and Carved Baron of Roast Beef with mini Yorkshire Puddings topped with Peppercorn Sauced Horseradish Cream. Then end with a sweet treat of everyone's favourite, Stollen.

Book your reservation and view our menus at www.fourseasons.com/vancouver.

Parasuco Sale - 50% off

Parasuco is having a fantastic sale right now. 50% off select jeans and shirts at the back of the store. Good variety and sizes. I found some nice black and charcoal leggings for only $19.99, very long so they are perfect for you long legged model freaks of nature, or those of us who like to tuck nicely into boots without them riding up and wrinkling around your knees.

Parasuco is at 630 Granville Street.

Sterling Discount

Sterling Shoes at 640 Granville street is having a buy one get one 40% off sale of same or lesser value. Great if you plan on getting two pairs of boots. I bought a pair of Robert Cavelli boots which are winning me eyeballs a plenty. :)

25% off at Satchel Show

Satchel Shop at 672 Granville Street is having a 25% off sale on ALL merchandise.

Buffalo Sale - 40% off Reduced price

Join Buffalo's VIP list and receive 40% on already reduced items.

Lots of selection but I picked up a gorgeous v neck grey knit sweater dress for only $20. See store for more details. Associates were unable to provide a sale end date. Buffalo Jeans can be found at 670 Granville Street.

H&M Sale

$5, $10, $15 on clothing in the "Granville Room" section of the store. Enter in on the Granville side and you'll see on the left you'll see tags and tags of unbelievable prices on some gorgeous glittery shrugs, jackets etc.

Holt's Designer Sale

Save up to 50% off Men's and Women's Fall and Winter designer fashions and accessories At Holt Renfrew's Designer Sale

* Excluding cosmetics, fragrances, Chanel, Hermes, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Links of London, Holt Renfrew Furs and other selected departments. Excludes holts salon & spa gift certificates and services. Excludes all Spring 2010 and Resort fashions and accessories. No price adjustments on prior purchases. Certain restrictions apply. Please ask a Sales Associate for details. Valid Thursday, December 3rd through Thursday, December 24, 2009.

Doolin's Irish Pub's Tree Trimming Food Drive Week

The festive season is upon us once again. We’d like to take a moment to thank all of our friends and customers for helping us achieve our successes and helping us make a positive contribution to the local community.

One of these initiatives is our annual Tree Trimming Food Drive every holiday season to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. This year, we have two very exciting components to share and invite you all to participate.

From November 29 through to December 6, for every ornament brought in to decorate our tree, Doolin's will make a $2 cash donation to the Food Bank.

Alternatively, when you come into Doolin’s, you may purchase a specially-designed paper ornament for $2, with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. In addition to this, we’ll waive your weekend cover charge on December 4 & 5 when you bring a donation of non-perishable items. We thank you for your generosity and would be delighted to have you join us.

Take 5 Café Holiday Wishes

The magical season is upon us. Enjoy free wireless while you sip on a traditional Eggnog Latte or Candy Cane Mocha. As an extra treat, try a classic Gingerbread Cookie - a perfect holiday pairing!

Take 5 Café™ – 429 Granville Street www.take5cafe.com

Follow on Twitter: Take5CafeBC

No Passport Required - New York

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver is bringing the world to YEW for only $35 CDN. Each month YEW restaurant + bar takes flight with a No Passport Required three course menu showcasing the tantalizing tastes of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts around the world.

To prepare you for the shopping season, YEW presents the rich flavours of 'The Big Apple' with a menu inspired by Four Seasons Hotel New York. Towering over Manhattan's premier shopping and business district, the Four Seasons features stunning views and gracious style - a remarkable luxury experience, even by New York standards.

Executive Chef Oliver Beckert draws from the urban vibe to create dishes such as Bone-In NY Steak with "Robuchon" potatoes, Crispy Onion Rings and Green Peppercorn sauce. Then finish it all off with a Warm Spiced Doughnut "soup" with Apple Cider Jelly and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Yew Restaurant + bar inside the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
604-6924-4939
www.fourseasons.com/Vancouver

Check out Underworld's new location!

Be good and get Free Cover at Doolins

Bedo Semi Annual Sale...

The Granville Street Bedo store is still having it's Semi Annual Sale. I think its 50% off but check with the store.

Bedo's Semi Annual Sale..

Started on Tuesday. 50% off. Lots of great stuff. Only at Bedo - 776 Granville Street.

The hotness... Hello 80s. I remember you...

New at American Apparel. Velvet Stirrup Pants. $54. Unfortunately.. online only.

BC’s Best Teen Band Contest

Youthink Magazine and Tom Lee Music are holding a contest to crown BC’s Best Teen Band. BC teens between the ages of 13-18 are invited to enter (some exceptions will be made for bands with a few members outside of this range). Although the contest is titled BC's Best Teen Band, please note that solo artists are eligible to enter as long as they play original music and play an instrument.

More: http://www.youthink.ca/yt/music

Meet the Legendary Dal Richards - Book Signing

Saturday November 21st , 1PM
City Stage, 929 Granville St
Tom Lee Music - Ground floor

FREE ADMISSION

Dal Richards Book Signing and Performance at Tom Lee Music

Meet Dal and purchase a autographed copy of his new book

The perfect gift and keepsake for the musician in your family.

A Vancouver legend, Dal continues to swing - leading his orchestra of talented musicians in a blend of unique sounds that capture the best of the big band era, along with jazz, rock and pop standards from the 1930s to today. He's played small towns and big cities throughout the province - and continues to bring his unique sound to British Columbians from White Rock to Whistler, New Westminster to Inuvik and beyond.

The Bay's Canadian Christmas

Friday November 13 and Sat 14.

3-Step Holiday Appetizers, 2pm Skytrain Level.

Friday November 13,

MAC Holiday Make up Party, Main Floor

Saturday November 14

Dior Holiday Makeup Party, Main Floor.

And yes.. Christmas Street is back... 5th floor. Hot chocolate and treats.

Operation Christmas Child

It’s official, Ingledew’s will be a shoe box pick up and drop off location for Operation Christmas Child this fall. With the loss of Canada Safeway stores as drop off locations, Ingledew’s Shoes has stepped up to the plate. Empty (and recycled) shoe boxes can be picked up at any Ingledew’s location now until November 20th. Gift-filled shoe box can be dropped off November 10th – 22nd ”It’s a perfect fit”. says Bill Ingledew. “We are thrilled to be part of this program which will bring smiles to so many children’s faces”. For more information please contact Pascale Ingledew at sales@ingledew.com.

Blues for the Bank

thornleyHayne Creative Communications is pleased to announce Blues for the Bank IV, a fundraising event in support of the Surrey Food Bank’s Tiny Bundles Program to be held at The Yale on Thursday, November 18 from 6-9pm.

The Surrey Food Bank provides food related assistance to over 13,000 low income residents in the areas of Surrey and North Delta. Over 43% are children and babies. The Tiny Bundles Program helps to ensure that babies of up to one year of age receive adequate formula, pablum and jarred baby food on a weekly basis. Blues for the Bank IV will feature music by Agent C and Top Secret, comprised of local advertising agency executives Chris Thornley and Bruce Hayne. Joining them on stage will be special guests Dave Gilbert, Bill Kudenchuk, Kenn Moyer, Brian Linnit, and John Irving.

Tickets for Blues for the Bank IV are $15 and can be purchased in advance by contacting the Surrey Food Bank at 604-581-5443 or thornleyHayne Creative Communications at 604-581-2827. Tickets will also be pre-sold at The Yale and available at the door during the night of the benefit.

Apple Computer Sale - Demonstration Floor Models Clearance

@ Tom Lee Music

Apple Computer Sale - Demonstration Floor Models Clearance It's time for us to replace our Apple Computer Display Units. This means great savings for you if you act fast. While Supplies Last. NO Substitutions Allowed Quantities are extremely limited and not all models are available at all Stores.

139486 iMac 24" 3.06GHZ Now $1599 one only Vancouver Store Digital Dept.

137800 MacBook Pro 17" 2.66GHZ Now $2299 one only Vancouver Store Digital Dept.

132115 iMac 24" 2.8GHZ Now $1499 one only Vancouver Store Digital Dept.

132113 iMac 20" 2.66GHZ Now $999 two only (one in each store) Vancouver DJ dept & Nanaimo 126119 iMac 24" 2.8GHZ Now $1399 one only Vancouver Store Digital Dept

126117 iMac 24" 2.4GHZ Now $1299 one only Vancouver Store Digital Dept

99306 20" Cinema Display Now $499 three only Vancouver Store Digital Dept.

ALL Sales are FINAL - Please contact the Stores directly to enquire about availability of units. No Rain Checks No Layaways

Note: All the computers will be sold with a clean operating system this means after you purchase the computer it will need to be reset to factory standard and this may take up to two business days depending on date of purchase.

http://www.tomleemusic.ca/main/events.cfm?eid=661

What happened to Tony the Tiger?

Ever wonder what happened to good ol' Tony after his gig at Frosted Flakes?

Kidding. The windows display at adidas. Innovative no?

Let your brows Benefit!

Wow Your Brows with Benefit!
November 5, 2009 12PM-7PM

Prepare to be wow'd at Vancouver's new Benefit Brow Bar. We're celebrating our newest addition on November 5th, from 12PM-7PM, by offering complimentary brow consultations and services as well as sweet treats, giveaways and mini-make-uppers!

Just leave your arches to the Benefit experts; after all, they've been shaping brows for over 30 years!

Call the Benefit counter TODAY at 604-681-3121 to book an appointment for your complimentary brow consultation and service. Space is limited so book early!

30% OFF at Parasuco

PARASUCO VANCOUVER SALE 30% off*

on Selected Styles / See in-store for details
630 Granville St.

*This offer is valid till quantities last. This offer cannot be refunded, exchanged or be combined with any other rebate or promotion in store

New at adidas originals

Happy Birthday Twisted Fork!

Twisted Fork Bistro celebrates its first anniversary. Take advantage of the Blue Fence Special (three courses) for $25 until 10 pm, a pound of mussels for $8, and $10 off any bottle of wine. Reservations are not required.

Twisted Fork Bistro (1147 Granville) 604-568-0749

twistedforkbistro@gmail.com
http://www.twistedforkbistro.ca

Evil Dead: The Musical

Evil Dead: The Musical
Place: The Spooky Vogue Theatre (918 Granville)
Ticket: $45 - $65 (on Sale)
http://www.ticketmaster.ca
604-280-4444 (Ticket Master)

The Evil Dead comes to Granville street at the Vogue. This musical which is based on Sam Raimi's cult hit movie series is Rocky Horror Show. If you sit close to the stage called “the Splatter Zone”, you will be covered in demon blood. Ask for the Splatter Zone by name when you book your tickets!

http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/

Astro Boy Playing Tonight!

Also playing at the Granville 7: The Informant, Julie & Julia, Stan Helsing, Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day, and WWE: Bragging Rights.

Violin Star Rachel Barton Pine

Rachel Barton Pine’s only35 but already has played with many of the world’s finest orchestras. She’s also been a member of early-music trio, a thresh-metal band, and has composed a cadenza collection. On top of that, she’s done charity work and advocacy for forgotten female and African-American composers. To know about her more, go to http://www.rachelbartonpine.com/.

She’ll be in Vancouver on Saturday and Monday (October 24 and 26) to play Camille’s Saint-Saëns’s Violin Concerto No. 3, Mussorgsky, and Respighi with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The performance at 8pm at Orpheum Centre (884 Granville), tickets $25-78.50 at http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/

Nosferatu at VSO

The VSO presents the original Dracula movie on a very special Halloween night! Hailed as one of the greatest movie adaptations of the vampire legend, aided by Marx Schrek’s frightening performance as Count Orlock, Nosferatu will be presented with the music performed live by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Saturday October 31 8pm at Orpheum Theatre (884 Granville) Come in costumes and win Cash/Ticket Prizes! Tickets at http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/ VSO Customer Service 604-876-3434

Blue Fence Special @ Twisted Fork

Twisted Fork Bistro
1147 Granville 604) 568-0749
Sunday Night Suppers! Classic comfort food with housemade rolls, green salad, dessert and a glass of beer or wine $25/person. Mon- $10 off btles of wine, Tues- pound of mussels $8.

“Blue Fence’ Special – 3 courses $25 only Mon-Sat 6pm-7pm

Try the Organic Burger

The Edge Social Grille & Lounge
1100 Granville, 604-681-3343, TheEdgeOnGraville.com
Located in the Best Western Chateau Granville Hotel, this 200-seat behemoth doesn’t strive to break the mould of its competitors (Joeys, Earls, et al), but what it lacks in originality makes up for in general consistency. Small plates like wok squid and a “trio” of fries are good, and an organic burger is one of the best on the Granville strip.

A COMPAS (IN THE RHYTHM)

Global Arts Concerts presents a performance by the Paco Peria Flamenco Dance Compnay, featuring three guitarists, two singers, a percussionist, and dancers Algel Munoz, Ramon Martinez, and Charo Espino. In general, one of the aims of the show is to isolate at some moment each artist, from all disciplines. All music on these tracks represents the totality of the show A Compas! by Paco Peña. October 25 8pm at Vogue Theatre (918 Granville). Tickets are $45 or under at http://www.ticketmaster.ca/

Queen Latifah at Commodore Ballroom

A rapper-actress from the States will perform on November 1 at Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Latifah appeared in the 1996 box-office hit, Set It Off , since then, she has had both leading and supporting roles in a multitude of films that received varied critical and box office receptions, including films such Taxi, Kung Faux, Beauty Shop, and Hairspray. And now she recently released her new album Persona.Doors open at 8pm and show starts at 9pm. Tickets $45 at http://www.livenation.com/

Mat Kearney at Venue

A singer-songwriter playing tunes at Venue (881 Granville) November 1. Doors at 7pm show at 7:30pm. Tickets $20 at www.livenation.com or at Highlife and Zulu Records.

Nightmare on Granville Street

Halloween bash featuring $10,000 in costume prizes and music by 11-piece funk and Afro-beat band Five Alarm Funk on October 31 at Commodore Ballroom(868 Granville). Doors open at 8pm and tickets $39.50 SOLD OUT

Floggnig Molly at Commodore Ballroom

Flogging Molly
Celtic punk-rockers from LA performance with their latest album Float at Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville) on October 29 to 30. Tickets are $32.50 for Oct 29 at www.livenation.com or Scratch and Zulu Records.

The Airborne Toxic Event

Indie-rock quintet from L.A. featuring singer-quitarist Mikel Jollet, with guests the Henry Clay People on October 28 at Commodore Ballroom(868 Granville) at 9:30pm. Tickets $22.58/four-packs $78 at http://www.livenation.com/ or at Zulu and Red Cat Records.

MIKA

Mika, pop singer-songwriter from the U.K. performs with guest Gary Go. October 27 at Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville), doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $49.50 available at www.ticketmaster.ca

The Sounds at Commodore Ballroom

The Sounds
Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville) 604-739-4550 presents Swedish new-wave glam band. Playing tunes from new CD Crossing the Rubicon. October 26, doors at 8pm and the show start at 9pm. Tickets $20 at www.livenation.com

New Shoes at Spank

Tut Tut, it looks like rain. Luckily new Rainboots have just arrived at Spank Clothing! They have shoe stores around Vancouver, but also a Clothing store on Granville Street. Check out their Harajuku Lovers line by Gwen Stefani.

Lloyd Jones at the Yale

Popular Portland bluesman Lloyd Jones will exhibit his skilled guitar playing when he performs at The Yale on Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21. For two spectacular nights, music fans will be captivated by what Jones has termed as “storytelling with a Memphis groove.” A consummate guitarist, singer and songwriter, Jones is one of the most original artists on the modern day blues scene. A mainstay on the West Coast circuit, Jones’ music is a soulful fusion of funk, blues and R&B. In the late 1980’s, Jones released THE LLOYD JONES STRUGGLE and SMALL POTATOES with Criminal Records, which garnered multiple music awards and acclaim from national music publications. Jones’ latest recording Triple Trouble (2003) with Telarc. Records is described as a “no-holds-barred rockin’ blues session,” featuring Tommy Castro, Jimmy Hall and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble cohorts Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton and Reese Wynans. Admission to Lloyd Jones is $12 at the door. Doors open at 8pm. Show begins at 9pm. www.lloydjonesmusic.com

Win Fluevoger Mody Tickets

From Fluevog Shoes:
If you live in or around Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton and appreciate good times & good footwear, remember to enter for tickets and possibly New Fluevogs. We have a pair of tickets for each of those Moby shows and a pair of Fluevogs for one lucky ticket winner.

John Fluevog Shoes is on Granville at Robson.

This week! Gossip at the Commodore

GOSSIP - Portland rock trio fronted by Beth Ditto plays tunes from new CD Music For Men. Oct. 22, doors 8 pm, show 9:30 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix on sale now, $25 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca

Tix also at Zulu, Scratch, Red Cat, and Highlife Records.

Free Fluevog Wallpaper

Download Free Fluevog iPhone Wallpapers

John Fluevog shoes is located on Granville at Robson.

Pumpkin Pie Chai Latte

New Delicious “Sweets & Treats” and Savoury “Pumpkin Pie Chai Lattes” Available Now at Your Neighbourhood Take 5 Café.

Enjoy a Pumpkin Pie Chai Latte and treat yourself to one of our new desserts:

• Cinnamon Roll, gourmet styled rolls with cream cheese icing and served warm.
• German Chocolate Cake with toasted almonds and layered with chocolate ganache.
• New York Cheesecake, traditional style cheesecake topped with choice of caramel or chocolate sauce.
• Chocolate Brownie, decadent brownie with walnuts and topped with chocolate ganache.

FREE AG Split End Spa from Zennkai Salon

Fuss less and look just as DYNAMIC! When you purchase AG’s NEW straight away flat iron ($119.95) from Zennkai Salon October 15-November15, you will receive a FREE AG split end spa valued at $19.95!

Halfway to St. Patty's - Saturday, October 17

We're halfway to the most important day of the year...

Halfway to St. Patty's Day!!! Come celebrate at Doolin’s with:
drink specials | live music | party starting at 4pm

Featuring: the annual PERFECT PINT POUR-OFF!
Watch as barkeeps compete for the fame and glory of pouring the best Guinness pints around!

Oktoberfest

Welcome to the First Ever Beta/Sigma Chi "OKTOBERFEST" Bar Party!

Oktoberfest is among us - come celebrate the real deal at the Cellar and Doolin’s for a night of real German drunken debauchery!

Tickets are $10 and include a free drink before 10:30pm.

For Tickets please call:
[Beta] Ty Clark: 604-209-1128
[Beta] Will Sturdy: 604-312-9105

[Sigma Chi] Justin Dirk: 778-847-9614
[Sigma Chi] Raja Woodwall: 778-998-8375

Calling all Brides - Sears Bridal Showcase

Wedding Solutions in the City.

Wednesday October 14 from 1pm - 9pm

Sears on Robson, 701 Granville Street.

Many National Brands Representatives and experts will be on hand to answer your questions and demonstrate the must have wedding solution items. Enjoy a variety of wedding services and consultants including floral designers, cake decorators, wedding photographers, limousine services, live entertainers and much more. Refreshments and delicious treats will be served. Come and explore the many wedding solutions offered at Sears.

RSVP by phone to 604-685-7112.

Ever watch this? This viral vid ended up being fake, but don't let this happen to you... Be prepared. This event is a good step towards that.

Dante's Inferno: To Hell and Back

Join resident DJ Joe Pound for a hellish night in The Cellar. Prizes for best costume. Doors at 7pm Tickets at www.clubzone.com www.cellarvan.com | 1006 Granville St | 604.605.4340

Doolin's Viking Halloween

Come down and pillage a pint! Party starts at 7pm, DJ playing all night long. Come in costume.

Doolin's to be Home to the Irish 2010

Doolin’s will be the official host of the Irish Olympic Committee, and the host venue for the Irish Pavilion during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games!

The Roxy Cabaret October Music Calendar

The Roxy October Band Dates

Thursday October 1 – Mojave w/ Billy the Kid
Tuesday October 6 - Black Powder Toys w/ Shine
Monday October 12 - Mia Moth
Tuesday October 13 - Bladeshy w/ Deadwax Collective
Tuesday October 20 -The Thick of It w/ Pedwell
Wednesday October 21 - Centerfold
Monday October 26 - Citizens for Airplanes
Tuesday October 27 - Splitting Adam w/ Friends of Seven
Thursday October 29 - Stampede Queen w/ Bullets in Overdrive

Doolin's Irish Pub Turkey Party

Turkey Party – Sunday, October 11 at Doolins Irish Pub. Come eat a turkey…or meet a turkey. Need we say more?!

Monsters of Folk @ Orpheum Oct 13

MONSTERS OF FOLK Featuring Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis (of Bright Eyes), Yim Yames (aka Jim James of My Morning Jacket), and M Ward. Oct. 13, doors 7 pm, Orpheum Theatre (884 Granville). Tix on sale July 31, 10 am, $41.75/31.75 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca

50% OFF ALL FIRST TIME LOANS

Money Flow Capital at 1075 Granville St. between Nelson and Helmcken

*50% Off all first time Payroll Loans
*Cheque Cashing as low as 1.5%*
*Foreign Exchange
*Western Union Money Transfers and Money Orders
*Pre-Paid and Long Distance phone cards
www.moneyflow.ca

Pacific Centre's Fashion Essentials for Fall

Pacific Centre's Fashion Essentials for Fall – September 21 to October 18.

Featuring: runway inspired Displays, one-on-one Fashion Consultations and Lunch and Learn seminars showcasing the seasons most sought after fashion trends.

Fashion Essentials
Pacific Centre’s Fashion Essentials for fall!

Do you have a passion for fashion? Want to find out how to add fall flare to your wardrobe? Pacific Centre’s Fashion Essentials fall program will launch on September 21, 2009 and run through until October 18, 2009:

One-on-one Fashion Consultations
Lunch and Learn Seminars
Two Amazing Vignettes
Runway Inspired Displays

Fashion Essentials Fall Program will include runway inspired displays featuring the seasons most up-to-date looks. Amy Wutzke, our Fashion Consultant, will be on hand to host free, one-on-one, Fashion Consultations, you won’t want to miss our Lunch and Learn sessions showcasing the season's most sought after fashion trends.



One-on-One Fashion Consultations:

Each session will be 50 minutes long. Call Guest Services at 604-688-7235 to register -starting September 17, 2009 (first come first served).

Saturday, October 2 – 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm
Monday, October 5 – 3pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm
Tuesday, October 6– 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm
Wednesday, October 7 – 3pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm
Saturday, October 10– 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm
Tuesday, October 13 – 3pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm
Wednesday, October 14– 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm
Saturday, October 17 – 3pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm

Lunch and Learn Seminars:

Seminars will be held in the Pacific Centre tenant meeting room
A complimentary Bread Garden lunch will be provided. Call Guest Services at 604-688-7235 to register-starting September 17, 2009 (first come first served).

Thursday, October 8 - 12pm to 1pm
Thursday, October 15 - 12pm to 1pm

You won’t want to miss this season's fashion essentials!

For details on how to add some flare to your fall fashion visit pacificcentre.com.

Metalocalypse

METALOCALYPSE

The Georgia Straight presents an all-ages metal show featuring coheadliners Mastodon and Dethlok, with guests Converge and High on Fire. Oct. 4, doors 5:30pm, show 6:30pm, Orpheum Theatre (884 Granville).

Tix $42.50/35 (plus service charges and fees)

Continuation... More about the Bay Olympic Superstore party

One last bit about merchandise... The pins are reported to be the biggest thing during any Games. Pin freaks from around the world gather to swap old and new pins.

Love the little maple syrups.. The way they sell it, I'm totally buying.. I dunno if its the Hello Kitty freak in me but I'm totally digging the mascots. Slap them on a bottle of ketchup and it would become my personal official condiment for 2010.. fo sho.

OK! Here's the Entertainment...

Signings by Olympians. All day...

Music by the Cowboy Junkies.. And more... Pardon my shaky hands. She has an amazing voice doesn't she? Even better in person.. trust me.

Inside the Olympic Superstore...

So I arrived at 12:05 and all the toques were gone... QQ. Little Kenny here, however had more luck and was willing to model it for me. Isn't he cute?

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Swatch has a kiosk inside the super store... I saw over a dozen varieties but noticed the Quatchi/Miga watch.

You can buy your very own miniaturized replica of the olympic torch (a Birks Creation, their store just down the street on Hastings) for only $295. Birks is also the official Jeweler and has designed a variety of pieces to commemorate the event such as cufflinks, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, charms

Will make a post on the festitivites in a few minutes...

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This week: Hear Final Fantasy LIVE

Distant Worlds: the Music of FINAL FANTASY
Thursday, Oct 8, 2009 8pm
Orpheum Theatre

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents the Canadian Premiere of a unique and thrilling performance of Nobuo Uematsu’s award-winning music from FINAL FANTASY, with state of the art video projected on screens to showcase the game’s most memorable and thrilling sequences. The music will be performed live by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, with Grammy award-winner Arnie Roth conducting. This concert will also feature the North American premiere performance of the FINAL FANTASY VII Main Theme.

FINAL FANTASY is a worldwide sensation, and one of the most successful video game franchises in the history of gaming. One of the top-selling video game franchises, FINAL FANTASY has created a lasting legacy in the video game world as one of the most innovative and influential role-playing games ever released. It has received worldwide critical acclaim for its originality, graphics, and of course, its rich, sumptuous, exciting music scores. ONE NIGHT ONLY!.

http://www.vancouversymphony.ca

David Gogo at the Yale

Three-time Juno Award nominee David Gogo returns to The Yale on Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31 with his blend of blues, soul and rock style guitar playing. The Cordova Bay artist will be performing tracks from his CD DIFFERENT VIEWS. This latest album comprised of 10 original and two cover tunes features special guests Shaun Verreault, Carolyn Mark and Phil Dwyer. Gogo’s musical success has garnered him international critical acclaim and recognition including a Juno nomination for BEST NEW ARTIST and MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR at the 1999/2000 West Coast Music Awards, GUITARIST OF THE YEAR at the 2003 Maple Blues Awards, ALUMNI AWARD at the 3rd Annual Island Music Awards, GREAT CANADIAN BLUES AWARD in 2004 from CBC Saturday Night Blues, and BLUES GUITARIST OF THE YEAR at the 2005 Maple Blues Awards. Admission to David Gogo is $17 at the door. Show begins at 9pm. This performance is presented by Shore 104 FM.

www.davidgogo.org

Tomorrow The Bay's Big 2010 Party...

Big Big party on Granville St. tomorrow. Watching them from my office gussyin' up their building.. First 500 customers to come to the concierge desk at 12 noon will receive a free toque. Yes.. a toque. How very canadian, eh?

* Note: The amazing Steve Yzerman will be there as a special guest. woot.

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Unveiling of the 2010 Canadian Olympic Team Retail Apparel and grand opening of the Olympic Superstore Date: Thursday, October 1

Hudson's Bay Company will continue to celebrate the launch of the 2010 Canadian Olympic Team Retail Apparel with free public events on October 1st inside the Olympic Superstore, featuring award-winning Canadian artists:

12:00 - 12:15 DJ Hedspin

12:00 - 1:00 Athlete autograph session

12:15 - 1:15 Cowboy Junkies

1:15 - 1:45 Fashion Show 1

1:45 - 3:45 DJ Hedspin

2:00 - 3:00 Athlete autograph session

3:45 - 4:30 Dan Mangan

4:30 - 5:00 Fashion Show 2

5:00 - 6:00 Sam Roberts band

5:30 - 6:30 Athlete autograph session

6:00 - 7:30 DJ Hedspin

Special Guests:

• Jeff Sherman, CEO, Hudson's Bay Company
• John Furlong, CEO, VANOC Chris Rudge, CEO, Canadian Olympic Committee
• Bonnie Brooks, CEO and president, the Bay
• Suzanne Timmins, fashion director, Hudson's Bay Company
• Steve Yzerman, Olympian and Executive Director, Canadian Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team
• Nathalie Lambert, three-time Olympic short-track speed skating medalist and Canada's Chef de Mission for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

DEAD MAN'S BONES

DEAD MAN’S BONES Indie-rock duo (featuring Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling) play in support of their debut, Never Let a Lack of Talent Get You Down. Oct. 24 at Venue, 7pm. $15.25 (Z, RC, TM).

http://www.myspace.com/deadmansbones

Dalai Lama at the Orpheum tomorrow

September 29 at 8:30 am – ORPHEUM

The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education is honoured to host His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Vancouver, September 26-29, 2009 for the Vancouver Peace Summit: Nobel Laureates in Dialogue. Joining the Dalai Lama will be Nobel Laureates: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Jody Williams, Mairead McGuire and Betty Williams, as well as a number of respected international leaders from the realms of education, the arts, business, politics and social transformation. For complete information please visit the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education website. Tickets 604-280-3311