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

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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