Excuse #4546 To Use those Presents your Granny Sent you: Ugly Sweater Party at Venue

Just a reminder that there will be an Ugly Sweater Party at Venue next week.

50% Off!! Sweat Off The Hoidays at Groundworks Athletics

Come burn off the holiday calories at Groundwork Athletics - a private training studio located at Granville & Georgia Streets. Try Personal Training or Group Personal Training. No matter your fitness level Groundworks Athletics creates a comfortable safe training environment for everyone. Our studio has NHL players training beside people that are brand new to fitness.

Receive 50% off your first 3 sessions if you mention that you came through this blog article. Check them out!!

www.groundworkathletics.ca

Hart and Sole Pre-Xmas Sale 20-80% off

Hart and Sole (843 Granville St) is having a HUGE PRE-XMAS SALE starting on December 5th, 2010.  Everything in-store will be 20% to 80% off (excluding Canada Goose products).

Sale items include Dussault Apparel Hoodies for 20% off, Love Death and Sacrifice Apparel 30% to 50% off, Sky Clothing and Juicy Couture @ 20% off, TRUST COUTURE PARIS , Saints Sinphony, JC Rags, Crooks... & Castles, AND Chrome Hearts!

Santa Claus performs Holiday Tunes at Tom Lee Music

Santa Claus is coming... to Granville.

Santa Claus will be performing your favourite holiday songs at Tom Lee Music's City Stage in the Lobby of 929 Granville Street. This event will take place on December 11 from 2-4. There will also be opportunities to take photographs with Santa Claus.

The Posies and Brendan Benson w/ Aqueduct at Venue

Friday December 10

Click here for more info

Canadian Mint Coin exchange Schedule

Didn't get all your coins during the Olympics? The mint has reopened a temporary boutique on Granville between London Drugs and Future Shop. Coin exchange is offered after 4pm with a new coin every week. See this photo for the schedule.

Play Video Game Orchestra to perform next week at Orpheum

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(Translation: Binary for "Calling All Gamers")

A reminder that next week the VSO is bringing the world of gaming to the Orpheum with an exciting presentation of PLAY! A Video Game Symphony on Monday, December 6th at 8pm. This concert features the Vancouver Bach Choir and one of game music's most distinguished figures, conductor Andy Brick. This unique and very special presentation pairs the extraordinary orchestral music written for video games with a live orchestra and choir – all backed by clips of the games themselves.

This exciting musical experience features award-winning music from but not exclusive to:

• FINAL FANTASY®
• SUPER MARIO BROS.®
• CASTLEVANIA®
• SUPER MARIO WORLD®
• METAL GEAR SOLID®
• BLUE DRAGON®
• LOST ODYSSEYTM
• SONIC THE HEDGEHOGTM
• ACTRAISERTM
• SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUSTM
• THE LEGEND OF ZELDA®
• HALO®
• PREYTM
• CHRONO TRIGGERTM
• CHRONO CROSSTM
• WORLD OF WARCRAFT®
• APIDYATM
• KINGDOM HEARTSTM
• SHENMUETM
• SILENT HILL®
• BATTLEFIELD 1942TM
• THE ELDER SCROLLS® III: MORROWINDTM
• STELLA DEUSTM
• BLACKTM
• DAYTONA USATM
• THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICKTM
• THE ELDER SCROLLS® IV: OBLIVIONTM
• GUILD WARS®

As a special treat for fans, composer Jeremy Soule (The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Guild Wars, Prey and Company of Heroes) will be in attendance along with Oleksa Lozowchuk (Dead Rising 2), Michael Curran and Geoff Knorr (Civilization 5). All will be signing items after the show as part of special meet and greet. In cooperation with 2K Games and Firaxis, there will be a drawing to give away 10 copies of Civilization 5, and a limited number of free Civilization 5 soundtracks will be available for those who attend the meet and greet.

Lee Harvey Osmond at Venue on December 4

Acid Folk group Lee Harvey Osmond to perform at Venue - 881 Granville on December 4. Tickets are $20.

More info about the event and the artist can be found at: http://venuelive.ca/event.php?event_id=19

Brooke Fraser to perform at Venue

New Zealand-born singer Brooke Fraser will be performing at Venue on December 9. Tickets and details can be found by clicking here.

What a killer voice on this woman.

20% off Lunch and Dinner at The Edge

From the Edge at the Chateau Granville:
The Edge Social Grille & Lounge (1100 Granville) is now offering 20% off
of our Lunch and Dinner menus (alcohol not included) for a limited time!
Mention our special as seen on ShopGranville.

Sign up to receive exclusive offers from the restaurant at
www.theedgeongranville.com and Facebook to be eligible to win trips and
tickets to events.

Tom Lee Music Sales

For the Music lover…

Coats for kids tally at Underworld now 37.

An update on the current Coats for Kids promotion at Underworld. 37 kind souls have donated gently used coats for underprivileged children and received their discount on a new jacket!

Boots 30% off at Shoe Warehouse - 734 Granville.

Boots now on sale at the Shoe Warehouse. Take an additional 30% off listed prices.

50% off sale at Bedo - European fashions. - 776 Granville

Surprised to see a Xmas coin offered at Mint Store

Coin exchange is offered between 4-8pm and the coins offered change weekly with curling being offered this week and hockey coins exchanged next week.

Songwriting Competition: Win $100 GC.

A contest for Tom Lee Music Students. Submit a youtube link of your song for a chance to be one of three winners of a $100 GC.

How To Succeed As An Indie Artist at Tom Lee Music

Saturday, Nov 20th, 1 PM - 4 PM @ Tom Lee Music Hall Vancouver
Discover insider secrets about the things you simply must know about the music business today.

Learn How To;
- How to get Radio Airplay
- How to Book Your Own Tours
- Qualify for Grant Funding
- Develop Effective Networking Skills
- Find Professional ManagementDiscover insider secrets about the things you simply must know about the music business today with Entertainment Lawyer and Executive Director of Music BC, Bob D’eith and with Songwriter, Producer and Artist Manager, Don McLeod.

Ticket: $49. More info here: http://www.tomleemusic.ca/main/events.cfm?eid=807

What Happening at Holt Renfrew?

Events at Holt Renfrew.

• Kenneth Jay Lane Trunk Show and Gift With Purchase
  November 1-27, 2010
• Fur Trade in and Trade Up event
  November 13-20, 2010
• Laura Mercier Holiday Face to Face Event
  November 17-20, 2010
• Clinique Strawberry Fudge Event shu uemera Holiday Mode Makeup Event: Abracadabra Fantasy
  November 18-21, 2010
• David Yurman Gift with Purchase TUMI Trunk Show
  November 20-30, 2010
• Valentino Handbag and Footwear Trunk Show Brunello Cucinelli Trunk Show
  November 22, 2010
• BOBBI BROWN Choose Your Glam Event
  November 24-28, 2010
• Burberry Holiday Look Event
  November 25-28, 2010

VENUE's Ugly Sweater Holiday Party!

Wed December 22nd | Doors 9pm till late

Venue Nightclub will be hosting an Ugly Sweater Night with DJ's Darylo and Johnny Jover spinnin' rock, pop & electro all night long! Cameos from Santa's Little Helpers aka The Goldenlight Dancers.

Each guest will receive a drink before 10:30pm and a Prize will be awarded for the Ugliest Sweater.

Cover is $12 and benfits the Under the Christmas Tree Foundation.

For VIP Tables & guestlist requests, please email Ruby: ruby@venuelive.ca

StackHouse Burger Joint to open on Granville

Word has it that there will be a new Burger Joint down on the 1200 Block of Granville by the G Sports Bar. Ten burger variations with salads, sliders, deep fried ice cream and donuts. Read about it here at Scout Magazine

Play - Video Game Symphony

The VSO is bringing the world of gaming to the Orpheum with an exciting presentation of PLAY! A Video Game Symphony on Monday, December 6th at 8pm.

This concert features the Vancouver Bach Choir and one of game music's most distinguished figures, conductor Andy Brick. This unique and very special presentation pairs the extraordinary orchestral music written for video games with a live orchestra and choir – all backed by clips of the games themselves.

PLAY! A Video Game Symphony enjoys wide recognition as the leading artistic presentation of symphonic game music. This exciting musical experience features award-winning music from a catalogue of blockbuster video game titles, including Halo, Sim City 4, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Harry Potter: the Chamber of Secrets, Sonic the Hedgehog, World of Warcraft, and more. Under the supervision of Video Director Anthony Pagano and Producer Jeron Moore, stunning graphics on large screens above the orchestra accompany the exciting scores, highlighting memorable moments from the video games themselves. The performance will feature two compositions by the Pacific Northwest’s own Jeremy Soule as well as the World Premiere of Civilization V.

Cellar Nightclub Celebrates 8th anniversary

Come down and let us treat you to an unforgettable evening of Magic, Music, and Mind-Blowing Entertainment as we celebrate 8 years of great times at The Cellar Nightclub! November 18th, 2010

Contortionists, contact jugglers, dancers & stilts... marvel at their extravagant talents in an intimate atmosphere. Music by Radio One and Special Guests.

For guestlist email dan@cellarvan.com
or brittany@cellarvan.com

The Great Ray Charles in Concert at the Orpheum

November 19 and 20

Orpheum Theature

8pm

In a rousing tribute concert that will make you think Ray Charles himself is on the Orpheum stage, the VSO presents Ellis Hall performing the Master’s greatest hits on Friday and Saturday, November 19th and 20th at 8pm. VSO Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik conducts this London Drugs VSO Pops concert. The set list for this extraordinary concert includes songs that Ray Charles made immortal, songs like Georgia on My Mind, Let the Good Times Roll, Hit the Road Jack, You Are My Sunshine, Hallelujah I Just Lover Her So, and many more hits.

The Urban Jungle

Took these shots as I walked around Granville yesterday. Thought they looked cool. Can you identify where I am?

Barbie and Joe Fresh shack up!

Since Ken and Barbie Split up in 2004, She's been a very busy girl... But shes ready to settle down now with a new boy named Joe. Barbie and Joe Fresh will be working together to put a new clothing line Available at the Joe Fresh Store on Granville and other Joe Fresh locations. (But not yet available as I checked yesterday.)

The collection will feature sleepwear, separates, and intimates such as boyfriend style underwear priced from $6-$14, in the color palette of pink, white and black.

Read more here

Legendary Christmas Stollen

Our Phenomenal Stollen: Legendary baker and Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Alumni, Gerhart Weitzel steps out of retirement to bake nearly 1,500 of the ultimate, traditional Christmas cake for his adoring fans. This is one holiday treat not to be missed. (Click here for a copy of his recipe)

This year, YEW restaurant + bar is selling "Stollen on a Snowboard" for $25, where all loaves are gift wrapped in a 2010 Winter Olympics inspired, limited edition "snowboard" presentation. Place your order by dropping into YEW or calling ahead at 604.692.4939.

Sleep Over at the Four Seasons

Sleepover: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver is THE place to be during the
holiday seasons. Our Holiday Season Package offers one night luxury
accommodation, a $40 hotel credit for any incidentals including YEW
restaurant + bar, in-room dining or parking as well as 4pm late checkout
so you can shop, shop, shop without worry at the bevy of boutiques and
malls just minutes from our doors. New Year's Eve is included, though a
two-night minimum stay is required.

Five Days of Christmas Lunches

Five Days of Christmas Lunches: Throughout the month of December, YEW
restaurant + bar is featuring a special three-course, holiday lunch menu
on the weekdays. For only $29 per person, each meal starts with a daily
soup selection or roasted beet salad and concludes with a choice of Dark
Chocolate Souffle Cake or Almond & Golden Raisin Brioche Pudding. The
main course rotates every day, and repeats for each day of that month.
Crowd favourites include Roast Beef with Guinness Yorkshire Pudding and
a Roasted Venison Chop with Huckleberry Sauce. The lunches are designed
to add a festive twist to your day and provide the perfect opportunity
for a celebratory lunch with coworkers, family and friends.

Yew Restaurant - Inside the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver

Chop Shops new Digs.

The Chop Shop will be moving south on the street across from the Best Western Chateau Granville, beside neighbours Le Chateau and The Refinery.

Here's a sneak peak at the space, which will be twice as large as the former location, with a vintage diner-style color bar and pool table.The lovely burlesque beauties you've come to love will still grace the decor.

The new shop is expected to open in mid-december.

Watch the Chop Shop on Slice

Just another day on Granville - With post-Candy Hangover.

The thing about Granville is.. you should expect the unexpected. It's no surprise that the street becomes a natural mustering ground for ghouls and their cohorts the night of Hallow's Eve. Hope you had a safe one.

Canadian Mint to come to Granville for Christmas

The Canadian Mint is making a return in the old Salad Loop location. Rumor says this will be a temporary location just for the Christmas Season so be sure to drop by soon to get your special uncirculated coins here.

Costumes on Granville - Downtown Vancouver

It's still possible to get costumes in Vancouver.

Bang-on/Cherry Bomb - 843 Granville

Tons of costumes for men and women. I saw a cute bumblebee costume for women, super heroes (yes Batman is there too, and you know that'll be a sure thing with the ladies.)

Camouflage - 888 Granville

Medieval costumes for ladies, to fatigues for men. Still a selection upstairs.

Dare to Wear - 1028 Granville

The more daring wenches can go here. More fetish oriented but some cutey ones too. Must be pretty daring as the outfits tend to be a higher quality but considerably less fabric.

Scarlet Shop & Indulgence - 460 Granville

As posted earlier... a limited selection of extremely high quality costumes. Just gorgeous. You'll be the bell of the ball. It's a nice store you could buy your jammies and naughties in without feeling self conscious.

Glinda the Good Witch Costume from the Wizard of Oz/Wicked. Love it. Pricier side at $49.99 but totally worth it when you see it. The material is lovely and it's well cut. You won't look like a drug store tart.

Bob Sagat isn't on Full House anymore. But he's coming to the Vogue

Turns out Danny Tanner isn’t what we think. Bob Sagat is an edgy, pervy comedian and he’s coming to entertain us at the Vogue November 26.

Stuck for a costume ladies? Glinda the good witch costume $49.95

At scarlet shop on Granville. Very pink very pretty. Loved Wicked sooo much. Would have been Elphaba.

Donate jackets at Underworld Skate receive 15% off a new one.

This promo collects coats for under privileged kids. Donate a gently used coat and get 15% off a new jacket at Underworld. These jackets will be very appreciated as the city grows colder.

2 donations to date. There should be more.

Mmm Charlie Mac Dog!

Celebrating the World Series with a dougiedog. This wonderful wiener is topped with yummy Mac n cheese and then topped with more cheddar. Go Texas!

Egyptian Halloween at Doolins. Tonight.

Just walking around. Looks like this old watering hole is having a party for Cleo and her best friends.

Halloween on Granville

Here's a list of the hottest events on Granville Street during Halloween 2010. I'll update this list as I find more...

Friday October 29
Watch Saw in 3D - Opens on Oct 29.
The Granville 7 presents the Watch the biggest and most successful horror franchiese in movie history.

http://www.saw3dmovie.com

Halloween Club Crawl

The Student Tours Halloween 'Howler' Club Crawl is back. Party bus transportation between clubs, VIP access to 4 downtown clubs, Molson Canadian and Bacardi drink specials, costume prizes, give aways provided. Costumes mandatory! Buses leave at 6pm sharp from the Roxy

Srsly Halloween at Venue

with DJ's DARYLO + JOHNNY JOVER

*GUESTLIST FULL* We are open to non-glist after 11pm

Saturday October 30

EuroTrash Halloween

It's time to pack away your italian speedos and join the young, wealthy eurotrash as they invade Republic for Halloween 2010. A $1000 prize for the best costume can be won. DJ Zak Santiago.

October 30

958 Granville

Who killed Joseph Richard?

At Joseph Richard of course!

A murder mystery. Solve the mystery to win a prize. Costumes are mandatory.

Top 40, House, Party Anthems, Mash up's with DJs Sean Christopher & DJ Dash

Online sales sold out! Tickets only available at the door!

Halloween House of Horrors at VENUE

with DJ's DARYLO + RICO UNO
*Advance tickets are now SOLD OUT!!*
Limited tickets will be available at the doors, 1st come 1st serve!

Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball Hosted by Icon Nights & LCU
DJ’s Stimulant J & Lokoboy at Pop Opera

Win $1000 of Prizes for best costume

HedKandi at Ginger62 Cocktail Den and Kitchen with Ibiza resident DJ Greg Myers - SOLD OUT

1219 Granville

world's most stylish name in house music returns to Vancouver for a very sexy, very spooky Halloween event...

Let your Marilyn loose at The Cinema Public House Silver Screen Halloween event.

A night showdasing the glamour and glitz that made the Golden Age of Cinema the unforgettable era that it was. A weekend of production, outtakes and cameos, this year “Halloween’s Best Dressed” will be awarded with a memorable prize that all attendees can only win once a year!

Halloween Club Crawl

The Student Tours Halloween 'Howler' Club Crawl is back. Party bus transportation between clubs, VIP access to 4 downtown clubs, Molson Canadian and Bacardi drink specials, costume prizes, give aways provided. Costumes mandatory! Crawl includes Roxy, Cellar, Blarney Stone, and the Shark Club.

Sunday October 31

Black Out - Intense Halloween at SIP Resto-Lounge/Refinery

1117 Granville

Two rooms, the Refinery and Sip Lounge.Lights out at Midnight and prizes for Best Costume.

DJ's Room One - Nestor Delano, Jay Klos, SKilla
DJ's Room Two- Jesse James, IAMXL, PBooty, Darylo

Urban Beat Hallowe'en Swing Dance
What: West coast swing dancing, treats, dress up if you want
8:30-11ish - 927 Granville St., 2nd fl.
Cost: the usual $4
DJ: Spin Daddy Ray
We will have prizes for the most 'swingable' costume and the 'coolest' outfit .. literally. It gets really hot there!

Joseph Richard Nightmare on Granville Street

Hip Hop, RnB, Reggae, Old School with The Goodfellas (Smooth & Friktion). Costume Mandatory.
Cash Prize for Sexiest | Scariest | Original

Fedde Le Grand for Halloween at the Caprice Nightclub

2009 has been a truly phenomenal year for Dutch artist Fedde le Grand. With a glittering career that includes worldwide number ones, packed arenas, throbbing dance floors, A-list collaborations, a raft of international awards and a debut artist album ‘Output’ that hit over 60 countries worldwide, it’s been a year that has cemented his reputation as one of the most forward-thinking, in-demand, creative forces in global music.

Halloween Club Crawl

The Student Tours Halloween 'Howler' Club Crawl is back. Party bus transportation between clubs, VIP access to 4 downtown clubs, Molson Canadian and Bacardi drink specials, costume prizes, give aways provided. Costumes mandatory!

Buses leave the Roxy at 5pm Sharp!

Let your Marilyn loose at The Cinema Public House Silver Screen Halloween event.

Oct 30 and Oct 31
A night showdasing the glamour and glitz that made the Golden Age of Cinema the unforgettable era that it was. A weekend of production, outtakes and cameos, this year “Halloween’s Best Dressed” will be awarded with a memorable prize that all attendees can only win once a year!

The Commodore Ballroom will be transformed into a haunted house for Nightmare on Granville Street on Oct. 31. DJ Paul the Wall will be spinning tunes and there will be $10,000 in cash prizes for the best costumes. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ca

Execute - Halloween Night with Venue

with DJ's Rachel Sehl, Jimmy Bell, Mike the Italian & Graham Morley
Limited tickets still available at CLUBZONE!


Hope to see you at one of these spooky events!!

Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2010
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL VANCOUVER

791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4
http://cremedelacreme.ca

CountDown Events proudly presents True romance. The return of Crème de la Crème, the city's most anticipated wedding show - an unrivaled luxe grand wedding showcase. Presenting the who's who of the wedding industry, under one roof, to offer the best expert wedding advice.

11:00AM to 6:00PM | WEDDING SHOWCASE
1:00PM to 2:00PM | HAUTE COUTURE FASHION SHOW
3:00PM to 4:00PM | ENCORE PRESENTATION

TICKETS: $45 PER PERSON (includes fashion show, deluxe gift bag & scrumptious tastings & full-scale pampering)

VIP CORNER: $65 PER PERSON (in addition to admission to the showcase your VIP ticket includes an exquisite keepsake bag and an exclusive consult with a “personal wedding stylist”. Brides and grooms will have a chance to consult with some of the top fashion stylists in our styling boutique to determine their personal wedding fashion!)

Craig Knudsen - Clavinova Artist

Craig Knudsen - Clavinova Artist and one of Yamaha's top innovators inthe area of music software and technology.

Come hear the latest Yamaha Clavinova Ensemble Services Pianos brought to life.

Nov 4 @ 7:30pm.

RSVP by Nov. 1 to donna.chen@tomleemusic.ca

Joe Fresh Style opens on Granville Street Vancouver BC

There's a new kid on the block and his name is Joe. Unfortunately ladies, its not Joe McIntyre from your 80's-hair-sprayed-high-bang wet dreams. Joe Fresh Style - after namesake Joe Mimran, visionary of Club Monaco and Pink Tartan.

The store opened a few weeks ago to huge fanfare. A four act concert including Marianas Trench, Sweet Thang, Stereo and Divine Brown rocked out for four hours. The weather cooperated with nippy sunshine so everyone was able to enjoy a nice dry concert.A little bit of hysteria from  'trench wenches' and loud music went a long way into getting hundreds in the mood to shop. It's always fantastic to see businesses do something different and opening Granville up for a live concert is a great step into make our city fun!

Joe Fresh Style, opens its first ever flagship store in our very own Vancouver. Nestled between the Waterfront and Granville Skytrain stations, this store is stratetically placed in close proximity to other fashion haunts such as H&M, Pacific Centre, Aritzia and Holt Renfrew.

The reasonable prices you've come to expect at Superstore, still remain in the new store, only now there's more selection and a more retail oriented environment. Stuff you can wear to work, clubbing, around the house... It's all here.

The ground floor features ladieswear - sweaters, office casual, booties and outerwear. The second floor has more outerwear, active wear, intimates and men's clothing. I recently purchased some Bra's from Joe fresh and they are my new go to. Can you hear that? Victoria Secret has been retired in favor of Joe Fresh. Its just more comfortable and when it comes down to it, you gotta go with comfort over a sexy label. The ladies have spoken and they like Joe. Who am I to argue?

Rumor has it that this space will eventually offer children's clothing, which those in the know can tell you is both cute and affordable. Much like everything else Joe.

The hot ticket item of the last few days appears to be the $69 real leather knee boots. A friend of mine tipped me off on them over coffee one day, claiming they were comfortable and looked posh. I was intrigued so I made it my goal to find these sweeties at the new store. Within 15 mins of the soft opening, I arrived, eagerly searching for these boots. Other than a sad abandoned size 10 on five barren shelves, the store was out. OUT. OUT! of these boots. /sadpony.

I did purchase a simple black rain coat for a fantastic price... and have since seen 3 other women wearing the coat on a rainy Vancouver day. Rather than being mortified, we exchanged knowing nods. Good deals unite. We love you Joe.

P/S.
I went back a few days later with a friend, and while she was in the change room, I spotted an abandoned pair of BLACK LEATHER BOOTS... wait for it... IN MY SIZE!! Ladies, they are real and they are spectacular!

Classic Rock Riff Jam Night

Thursday Oct 28th @ 7 PM: Classic Rock Riff Jam Night

Bring your guitar down to Tom Lee Music Vancouver as we jam out and teach you the great rock riffs every guitar player needs to know. From the Stones to Hendrix were going have some fun and Rock Out on the City Stage. Don't miss this one

Joe Fresh Grand Opening - Concert on Oct 16th with Marianas Trench and Divine Brown

Calling all fashion hounds, the long awaited first freestanding Joe Fresh Flagship store opens to the public tomorrow at 540 Granville St. At 14,000 sq ft. the two level store will feature women's sportswear and accessories on the main floor, and Mens, Women's Active/Sleep/Intimates on the upper floor. Mosey down if you must since the store is open until 9pm on the Oct 13th soft launch, but the real party is on Oct 16th with a free live concert and giveaways all day. You won't want to miss it!

To celebrate the launch, Granville Street will be opened for pedestrians between Pender and Dunsmuir for an exciting, free public concert featuring some of Canada’s hottest talent including performances by Marianas Trench, Divine Brown, Stereos and Sweet Thing.

The first 100 shoppers on October 13, 2010 will receive wrist-bands for guaranteed access to the concert.  Additional offers to mark the opening include a free packaway down jacket (a $39-$49 value) for the first 1000 customers who spend $100 or more*. A free Joe Fresh Style® reusable tote bag will also be offered to the first 1000 customers with any purchase.

In addition, a special coupon to save $10 on a spend of $50 or more** will be valid from October 16-23, 2010 through a new interactive advertising experience. Starting in September all Joe Fresh® fall advertising on transit shelters in the Vancouver area will feature a scanable QR-code which will take any internet-accessible, smart-phone user to a site to download the printable coupon.

“Vancouver is a location we’d been looking at for quite a while - it’s a fresh, modern and youthful city, just like the Joe Fresh® brand,” says Joseph Mimran of Joseph Mimran & Associates, Creative Director, Apparel, Home and Entertainment for Loblaw Companies Limited. “And when this prime location on one of the best shopping streets in Canada became available we had to snap it up.”

It's true, Granville is growing up and we're excited to have Joe Fresh come on to the street with fresh chic, affordable fashions.

Store hours are:

Mon to Fri – 10am – 9pm
Saturday – 10am – 8pm
Sunday – 11am – 7pm

Note: Closing a little early on Oct 16th for store opening celebration set up.

Thanks to the generousity of Joe Fresh Style, @Downtownvan and VanCityBuzz is pleased to present a special prize giveaway. Follow @downtownvan & Retweet the phase below to win a $100 Joe Fresh Style Gift card AND a pair of VIP wristbands for you and a friend to have VIP access right next to the stage at the concert! SQUEE!!

** You may retweet more than once, but only once per day. Deadline to enter is Friday Oct 15 @ 4pm.

 

Here's what you retweet:

@JoeFreshStyle Party on Granville - #marianastrench #divinebrown Concert 10/16. Win $100 GC + 2 VIP passes http://ow.ly/2SvP7

NOTE: for an additional entry, comment on the Joe Fresh Style Post on the Granville Facebook Page


Good luck!