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Archive of posts tagged "downtown"

Fair in the Square 2013

May 15th, 2013 @ 10:39am by Rebecca Bollwitt

Victory Square Park will be the site of a free, family-friendly community festival as it Central City Foundation hosts Fair in the Square next weekend. Celebrate your neighbours in the inner city, from dozens of social enterprises, artists and community organizations to terrific local bands and musical artists, who will donate their talents to entertain [...]

Allergy Relief House in Vancouver

May 1st, 2013 @ 9:14am by Rebecca Bollwitt

Spring blossoms and fresh-cut grass are signs that summer is on its way but you could say the same for itchy watery eyes, congestion, and runny noses if you’re an allergy sufferer. For the next few days you can find refuge in Pacific Centre in the Allergy Relief House. Photo credit: Clayton Perry Photoworks & [...]

Vancouver Public Library Rooftop Garden; Strategic Plan Announcement

April 25th, 2013 @ 10:09am by Rebecca Bollwitt

Yesterday the Vancouver Public Library gave media access to their rooftop green space at the Central Branch in downtown Vancouver. This 28,000 square foot “garden in the sky” served as the perfect stage for their strategic plan announcement that includes intentions to expand community spaces, create dynamic collaboration zones, and offer high-tech creation spaces for [...]

Cibo Trattoria Spring Lamb Festival

April 24th, 2013 @ 6:09pm by Rebecca Bollwitt

Sounds of a city rushing by outside fades as you step into Cibo Trattoria located inside the Moda Hotel in the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district. This boutique hotel’s Italian-themed culinary gem offers a comfortable and romantic oasis with candles, smooth music, and bottles of wine adorning the walls. John and I were recently invited [...]

WE Coffee Vancouver

April 8th, 2013 @ 6:34pm by Rebecca Bollwitt

In true Pacific Northwest fashion, Vancouver is definitely known for its coffee shops. Packed so densely that they occur more frequently than bus stops on major routes, it’s sometimes hard to stand out from the crowd. However, WE Coffee in the West End of downtown Vancouver has managed to do just that by permeating the [...]

Canstruction Vancouver 2013

March 26th, 2013 @ 3:12pm by Rebecca Bollwitt

Canstruction Vancouver is on now in two locations in downtown Vancouver featuring 22 sculptures made entirely of canned food. Teams of designers, engineers, architects, students and businesses have put together these creations made of thousands of cans, packages, pouches, and bags that contain food that will be donated to the Vancouver Food Bank when the [...]

Vancouver History: Capitol Theatre

March 13th, 2013 @ 10:29am by Rebecca Bollwitt

It was in March of 1921 that the Capitol Theatre opened at 820 Granville. The movie palace was massive for its time (the silent movie era) with 2,500 seats. It had a grand marquee and it’s where legendary theatre manager Ivan Ackery got his start in the business as an usher. 1926 – Archives Item: [...]

CelticFest Vancouver & St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2013

March 5th, 2013 @ 10:18am by Rebecca Bollwitt

Put on your dancing shoes and get that Guinness flowing, CelticFest Vancouver is coming up March 9th to March 17th with activities, concerts, a parade, dancers, and free family fun. Festival Highlights Festivities begin on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at the Village on False Creek (plaza at Manitoba St & Athlete’s Way) from 12:00pm to [...]