Granville Street is where the world came to Mix it up during the 2010 Olympics. We're carrying this same spirit into the summer with a slew of summer events including dance, music, food and drink. Come visit Vancouver's Street and get the details here.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

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!.



Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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




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